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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1943
Page
4
Iowa farmer notes ample moisture improves 1943 crop prospects while Americans weigh wartime resolve. A Washington County observer recalls scientific wonders from a Micro-zoo show and honors fallen bomber Bob Shannon with memories from family and friends.
Mr and Mrs Frank Magdefrau welcomed a 7 pound daughter in Manchester. Their five year old son Don is excited. Mary E Wittmer stayed with cousins Betty and Dorothy Wittmer in Mt Pleasant this week.
Mahlon Miller brings coal for his parents Amasa and unknown Miller. Rev. Schuman arrives for summer with daughter J K McKirahan and Dr McVirahan. Willis Alliman visits twelve days. he is stationed at Salina Tennessee. Mary Giser buys old Hixson place. Thurlowe Meyers family to move to Jacob Hirschy place. Hirschy holds closing sale May 22. Talitha Pickle 86 dies. funeral attended by Rhum couple. Brooder house with 175 chicks owned by Campbell burns. J E Hojet and wife visit Des Moines for weekend with relatives.
A reflection quotes Sand as praising forgiveness over perfection, noting the nobility in pardoning others. The line underscores mercy as a higher virtue than untouched faultlessness.
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