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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1946
Page
3
Dr George Kerr spoke to the Rotary club urging immediate famine relief measures. He warned that famine is near and urged home food conservation and contributions through famine relief channels. Governor Robert D Blue will speak at next Monday's meeting.
Esther Williams performs underwater ballet in a 60 foot tank for MGM's Ziegfeld Follies of 1946 at the State Theatre. Her coiffure stays immaculate with vaseline and paraffin dipped flowers, a glamor trick she suggests for beachwear. The cast list includes Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Gene Kelly and more. Rotary club program hosts guests and asks for advance notice for extra plates. public invited to attend at 1 pm.
The board met May 16 1946 with all members present. Contracts bond for Marius Olsen to construct culvert work dated May 10 1946 was approved. Bonds for County Auditor Fred J Bourgeois were approved and Elizabeth Clark and Helen Swanson named as deputies. Wages for listed county officers deputies and staff were amended and monthly warrants authorized. Adjourned subject to Chairman’s call.
To make a small window appear larger set the curtain rods beyond the casing on both sides and use heavy drapery fabric so the casings are not visible through the material. This technique emphasizes width and creates a fuller look while maintaining privacy and light control.
Illinois cropland is about 28 percent level, 45 percent with slopes over 2 percent, and 9 percent river or creek bottomland. The figures illustrate land forms across the state and likely influence cultivation and drainage planning.
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