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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1943
Page
3
Greer Garson discusses her film evolution after being typecast in bustle era roles. She recalls James Hilton creating her screen image and credits an opportunity in Random Harvest for showing her legs and proving she could break free of costume driven roles.
Washington Lodge No 26 announces regular meetings on the first Friday each month with Worthy Master Goodin and Acting Warden Yard serving as officers.
A compiled timetable shows arrivals and departures for Arrive No. and Golden State Limited services, local Davenport routes, Westbound and Eastbound segments, and Burlington Trailways bus departures from Washington. It lists stations, times, and agents, plus ticket and cafe purchase notes and a Sullivan Lines route to Iowa City.
Miss Garson faced initial doubt about dancing on screen but insisted she could perform. A Scotch inspired number with bagpipers and the song She’s My Daisy set the plot, culminating in a standing ovation as leg centered performance.
Inspector Morton accuses Luke Patton of Drake's murder after examining the scene and an autopsy note. The medical examiner confirms Drake died instantly by a bullet, but Morton cites folded hands under the covers as evidence of foul play and forcefully detains Patton.
A Chicago candy sponsor surveyed U S children on war aims and postwar travel. Forty two percent of boys and 32 percent of girls wish to win the war today and never be involved again. Many want money for the poor, happiness for all, or a world with loved ones safe.
Mary Leafa Edwards of Columbus Junction wed Lieut. John J. Holmes of Wapello at Woodlawn Methodist Church in Chicago on May 8. The couple’s families include Mr and Mrs James Edwards and Gayle Edwards of Columbus Junction and John J Ritter of Man.
Harmony May 14. Mrs Katie Schmitt spent last week at John Schmitt home in Harper. Walter Longer family visited Mother’s Day at Gideon home. Clem Griffith family joined John Griffiths Otto Schiebel Della Miller and Schiebel boys for Mother’s Day dinner at Charley Schiebel. Harmony school closed last Friday. Jerry Longer and Glen Miller Jr. completed grade tests. Play day at Franklin Center school involved all township schools with a noon basket dinner. George Dittmer sheared sheep for Walter Longer Tuesday.
In Kato Minnesota attendants included Mrs Holmes and Lieut and Mrs Holmes are noted with ties to Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and teaching in rural schools nearby. The couple will be stationed in Casper Wyoming.
Fruit and nut breads slice more easily after 24 hours of storage. Make them a day ahead to ensure cleaner cuts and better texture when ready to use.
The article describes a mechanical cook that makes pancakes or coffee by choosing one of two buttons. An additional ham-and-egg machine is claimed, delivering a complete dish once cooked. It envisions a future with simpler meals and fewer domestic mishaps for couples.
A high board fence or cornstalk barrier protects bee hives from cold winter winds, helping keep colonies warm during harsh seasons.
An 11 year old boy, Jack Marshall, was injured while fishing with Gordon Pine near the railroad bridge in Columbus Junction. He fell or jumped from a trestle into waist deep water about noon Friday. Gordon pulled him from the water and a local resident transported them to Dr. Pence’s office. Jack remained unconscious with a head bruise and was in serious condition at Hershey hospital, Muscatine.
Tyrone notes list funeral attendance for A Raymond J Callister in Keota and hospital visit in Iowa City. Local families visit Kin near Brighton Richland and at Crawford homes. Community members share calls and Sunday visits across multiple households.
In Crawfordsville on May 14 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Zickafoose hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jarvis and children Barbara and Norman from Washington. Rex Enke of Winfield visited that evening. Mrs. Lewis Thomas of Danville stayed overnight with the Lee Lease home. Jennie Clemens also spent time there.
The article reports a winter resident in Colorado staying with her niece Mrs Lauder Kennedy while visiting this week with her nephew Earl Ferguson. It mentions Mr and Mrs BE L Clark spending the weekend with Kenneth Kilpatrick, Kilpatrick's daughter, and her coughing child. The 8th grade picnic at the school house occurred Tuesday with teachers Miss Huston and Miss Witting. planned trip to Branch Hill was damped, and after supper they played games.
A flurry of Sunday visits and weekend gatherings from East Highland feature multiple families visiting relatives in Lone Tree Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Notable attendees include Homer Curry Edd Quinlan Mary and Richard Lear and many others as they spend time with relatives and attend local grade school events.
Washington reports enemy prisoners of war may be used on Iowa farms. No definite plans are set, but it is believed thousands of prisoners already captured will be brought to the United States for assignment to agricultural work amid wartime labor needs.
Riverside May 14 Announcement of the marriage of Corporal Stephen F. Dautremont of Riverside to Eileen Prizler of Iowa City. The ceremony took place April 26 at St. Marys chapel Fort Riley Kansas with Rev. Francis Azaza officiating.
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