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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1944
Page
4
A digest of editorials from Iowa papers surveys 1944 national politics and war coverage. Comments praise Dewey and speculate on convention outcomes while noting Byrd as a potential alternative and highlight reports on Hollandia and the Philippines strategy.
In Washington County Iowa the District Court fixes May 9 1944 for proof of the last will and codicil of Harley A Harden deceased with notice to interested parties. Also notice of hearing on referee’s final report lists multiple Groendycke Holmes and related parties in a district court action in Washington County Iowa.
The final report of the Referee in the matter involving Groendycke and Rubio Savings Bank is on file with the Washington County District Court. It outlines all receipts and disbursements and requests court approval and distribution of the remaining balance. A hearing is set for May 15, 1944, and parties must appear to defend or the report will be approved.
Funeral services for Mrs. George B. Stapp age 73 will be held Thursday at 10 A M in the Cotter Presbyterian church Columbus Junction with Rev W P Allen in charge Burial will be in Columbus City cemetery She was a member of the Cotter Presbyterian church and Jemma Beckman chapter Order of Eastern Star at Columbus Junction
Poem by A J Yotruba about longing for soldiers in war. Lines mourn the absence of boys fighting abroad or at sea and invoke prayer for their return. The verse expresses aching hearts and a desire to live without fear through their homecoming.
The article notes that experts still get yolk specks in whites and they remove it by touching with a cloth dampened in cold water. It also mentions visits by Mr and Mrs J E Rea rey and by Ted Able Garrett on leave with his wife teaching English at Katona high school.
The homemaker can improve the insect situation in the kitchen by removing garbage after every meal and by scrubbing her garbage pail frequently. Rural households may compost waste with a dirt covered pile, while city homes should keep garbage containers tightly covered to prevent breeding.
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