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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1944
Page
6
Report states the night offensive phase finished with one aircraft missing and presumed lost, while other units completed their missions. No further details on location or unit identities are provided in the fragment.
Allied air crews raid German targets in northern France with Lancasters and Halifaxes. Bombs struck at Acheres and Somain near Arras, with large explosions and air activity reported by coast observers. Minor raids and mine-laying operations noted.
The eye lens enlarges as a person ages, maintaining growth from birth onward. This ongoing enlargement affects vision and may influence age related eye conditions over time. Researchers note growth persists regardless of external factors or health status.
The writer recalls May baskets on May Day and a lively neighborhood scene on South Second Avenue. They describe families at homes from Lee Holland to Mike Logan, porch renovations at John Winga house, and Ellsie De Wolf Hopper’s culture of staying youthful through diet and company. Community church events and the Meeting House listing are noted.
Kalona May 1 The junior senior banquet was held at Hotel Jefferson Iowa City. Red white and blue decor filled the hall. The program included welcome by Edward Kron response by Joseph Chody a class prophecy by Virginia Hockeleiler a playlet by three juniors music by Eileen Havel a class will by Alfred Dean Grady and a class history by Milton Ehrenfelt Jr benediction by Supt H V Snodgrass News notes report publisher of the Washington Journal appointed Bumbarger to remain news bureau manager and Backstage in Iowa Politics. Lieutenant McGuire who served as IDPA manager six years left to begin naval training on the east coast.
Lieut. (j.g.) Gene S. McGuire takes leave of absence from duty in the Navy and Paul R. Bumbarger succeeds him as manager of the Iowa Daily Press Association. Ralph Shan remains IDPA president.
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