Truman Proclaims May 13 Day of Thanksgiving
President Truman declares the end of the war in Europe and urges a nationwide Day of Thanksgiving on May 13. He calls for hard work until final victory and warns Japan to surrender unconditionally, while sending congratulations to Allied leaders. Churchill confirms Germany's surrender with allied ratifications in Berlin.
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War continues in Pacific as Allied push on multiple fronts
Allied forces press steady operations across the Pacific against Japan with no Europe victory celebrations. Marines advance on southern Okinawa near Naha as the 77th division nears Shori, while 7th division gains along Yonabaru. Australian reports Tarakan town captured, but MacArthur’s communique notes continued fighting. US airfields on Kyushu struck with 560 B 29s targeting Usa.
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John Simpson 87 Taken by Death
John Simpson aged 87 died yesterday afternoon at the county hospital after a long illness. Funeral services are set for two o clock Wednesday at the L A Jones funeral home with burial in Kim Grove cemetery. He was born June 2 1858 five miles north of Washington and lived in Washington the last 34 years. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. He is survived by a grandson Harold Alrens three great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces with one daughter deceased.
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Trinity Lutheran V E Day Service
A special service of Thanksgiving will be held this evening at p.m. for the return of peace in the world. Rev. J. H. Reiderwieden will deliver the address with prayers for peace the bereaved and healing of wounds. A hymn of prayer will be offered for still absent loved ones.
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Robert Stevens
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Fred E. Miller
George Kerr
End Came At Reims Surrender Site
At Reims in France near General Eisenhower’s headquarters representatives from the United States Britain and the Soviet Union accepted Germany's surrender. The surrender occurred northwest of Paris marking the end of hostilities in Europe.
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Legion Seeks Larger Quarters in City Hall
At a city council meeting a Leon Ki atty post of the American Legion delegation asked to use additional City Hall rooms including former gym and auditorium space behind the fire station and rooms near the clerk’s office for club use. Council members were undecided and took the matter under advisement. Also discussed was improved sewer service for the southeast town with action pending.
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Pvt John Jeffries In Pacific Hospital
Mr and Mrs Charley Jeffries of West of Washington received a letter from their son Pvt John Jeffries saying he is in a hospital somewhere in the Pacific. He notes he is getting along fine and that he has been with the 1st Army on Okinawa. He entered service July 12 1944 and has been overseas four months.
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Dan Moriarty Hurt When Struck by Car
Dan Moriarty was taken to the county hospital after being struck by a car on West Madison street. He suffered a broken leg and cuts and bruises, with the severity of his injuries not yet determined. The driver was John Green, a high school student.
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Washington Observes VE Day with Community Service
Washington marks VE Day with closed stores offices and schools. A 9 00 pm Methodist church service unites all faiths for thanksgiving and prayers for a durable peace. Park event features prayers by pastors and song led by Milo Sorden and the band.
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