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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1943
Page
4
Local social updates describe neighbors visiting, family moments, and community events. Mentions include Mrs Louis Baird caring for her husband at home, Eva Denny overcoming asthma, a fifteen year old girl in a blue dress, and a garden project in Philadelphia suburb with five dollar plowed plots. Tulip rivalry on West Main, and a note about Hot Springs food conference coverage and press access during wartime.
A clean uncluttered medicine chest should be in every household especially during war. Cosmetics and manicure tools should not be kept in the chest as they clutter and distract from the place for necessities.
The Kempf family and friends staged a noon surprise birthday dinner for Henry Kempf at his Wellman home. Forty one relatives attended after a church outing, with a dinner and afternoon visiting. Wellman high seniors diploma day included Carrol Swartzendrube, absent in army, receiving in absentia. Reverend Dunnington spoke as the band Ayers led music. A mock blackout amused attendees. Lowell Dodds and Judy moved to Los Angeles, while Lowell began work in a defense plant on May 17.
Guard Skin Rules recommend keeping skin clean and free of oils, washing thoroughly, avoiding irritants, not self treating, and seeking medical advice as needs vary. Apply first aid for any cut, report skin symptoms promptly, and wear protective gear with provided ointments to prevent infection.
Soaking loosens dirt and allows hotter wash water. Long soaks aren’t needed. 20 to 30 minutes suffices for cleaning.
May 19 report from Noble lists visits to Washington by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Kauffman and trips by O. F. Frey, Mrs. Ruth Richard, and J. A. Frey. Community events include Eicher school picnic, church services, Bible school start at Sugar Creek, and hospital visit for Hattie Frey.
Carboamide is increasingly used as a chemical seasoning agent for lumber. Its adoption accelerates the seasoning of timber and heavy lumber items urgently required for wartime production.
A dramatic account of the Desert Victory film recounts the British Eighth Army’s October 23 offensive that turned the war’s tide in North Africa. The documentary, compiled from captured German and Italian footage, features RAF air battles, tank clashes, and strategic planning under Montgomery and Churchill’s directives.
South America ordinarily imports 1 508 000 tons of steel per year. The note outlines the region's steady reliance on foreign steel to meet industrial demand and infrastructure projects.
Base soothes chafe by forming a medicated coat between skin and bed clothes with Mexiana, formerly Mexican Heat Powder.
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