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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1944
Page
4
The obituary notes Wendell Willkie's death and reflects on his 1940 campaign. It contrasts Willkie with Al Smith, praises their rise from humble beginnings, and warns against militarism while urging prudent governance amid a looming 300 billion dollar debt.
Pvt. Everett C. Holliday, 31, husband of Ruth Moran Holliday of Columbus Junction, was killed in action in France on September 10. He entered the army in December 1940, trained at Camp Fannin and Camp Van Dorn, left for overseas duty in August, and is survived by a widow, daughter Karen, two other daughters, his mother, three brothers, and eight sisters.
Universal horror drama Jungle Woman features Acquanetta in the title role alongside Lois Collier and Richard Davis as scientists probe the ape Cheela's disappearance. The Fox Theatre run includes Laurel and Hardy's The Flying Deuces on the same program.
Fay Greene, local chairman, reports war fund contributions total $768.80 against a $700 quota. Cpl. William Glen Quigley, Camp Rucker, is on furlough with his mother, Mrs. Carrie Quigley, while his wife visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams, in Alabama.
Pilotburg Ladies Aid met with 14 members as Mrs. Celesta Maas led the business and Mrs. Nettie Bishop led devotions. The group planned to prepare more boxes for soldier boys and hospital use, with entertainment by Mrs. Margaret Brinning and refreshments served.
Mrs Alison Mass and Harold returned from Chicago after a week of travel and sightseeing. Mrs Stanley Mouser and sister Mrs Roberts of Ainsworth visited in Chicago over the weekend. Carl D. Anderson visited his brother-in-law Lawrence Genkin ger in Iowa City hospital and donated blood. Mail carrier Guy Moothart drives a car with high wheels to cope with mud roads.
Prairie Flower notes a furlough home visit for Pvt. Lloyd Fredmund of Camp Joseph Robinson Arkansas with his wife and children. Other local residents are listed visiting relatives and sharing weekend time with families across Prairie Flower including Esther Smith and the Knupp Darbyshire households.
The week features numerous visits across families including the Knapps Shallas and Finke household, with Patterson Griffith boarding in Fairfield and St Paul groups planning October Guild meetings. E L Smith attends a Farm Bureau event in Washington while a new cattle shed and cement floor are added at Walter Jarrard farm as winter prep progresses.
A note states that rear drive tires wear faster than front tires due to increased load and steering dynamics. Recommendations include rotating tires and monitoring tread wear to maintain balanced handling and safety.
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