This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1946
Page
5
A theater feature touts Orson Welles and Claudette Colbert film Tomorrow Is Forever and a Y's Men performance of Nothing But the Truth at the High School May 15 and 16. Community members are urged to support relief for Europe and share packages via United Church service for centralized dispatch.
A county relief drive appeals for food, milk, clothing, shoes, and bedding sent to central stations or the United Church Service Center with ten cents per pound. Dr. Fred Miller leads the effort while obituary notes honor Mrs. Seymour Martin and updates on locals Harriet Horton, Wilfred Smith, and Sevilla Anderson amid community changes.
Handcraft One department of the Fortnightly Club held a cooperative luncheon hosted by Mrs. Fred L. Stewart. Thirty one members and two guests attended as leader Daisie McConnell announced officers would continue for another year. Maizie Stewart shared sea shell articles and Florida winter travel highlights.
A brief note discusses the domestication of the praying mantis in the Orient, describing it as a common household pet and noting its gentle temperament and ease of care.
A yard-long curved shell washed ashore following a violent sea storm and was recovered by Miss Stewart, highlighting the storm’s impact on the coast.
A garment dyed with natural indigo, a vat color, was found in a Thebes tomb and dated to about 3000 BC, illustrating ancient textile dyeing practices.
Employment in the chemical industry reached a peak of 123,300 in December 1943, up 77.2 percent from 1939. Peak employment for chemical and allied products was 745,000 in July 1943, a 166 percent rise since 1939.
Dealers report rapid steps to restore supply after the recent strike. Extra shifts push to overcome losses as parts and machines flow in, but shortages persist in light gauge steel, brass, copper, motors, and coal. Daily outputs for tractors are improving, while plows and combines face delays.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.