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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1944

Page

3

Forbearing One Another in Love Verse Note

A reflective biblical excerpt from Ephesians 4 2 urging patience and unity. It stresses that even good people clash and that perfection is unattainable, calling believers to forbear one another in love.

Washington County Farm Bureau leader promoted to district post

J. W. Chandler leaves Washington County after five and a half years of steady leadership that expanded the Farm Bureau. His successor, S. A. Ossian of Indianola, arrives with a strong background and a wife and three children. The piece notes Chandler’s influence, the bureau’s growth, and community reaction to the change.

Farm Bureau J. W. Chandler Washington Washington County Farm Bureau Chandler Washington County

Draft Board Memo and Iowa Divorce Notice Fragment

A fragmentary composite shows a 1942 Selective Service note on reclassification and a 1944 Iowa court notice seeking an absolute divorce. It includes an unusual exchange about sleeping powders and a divorce petition filed in Washington County with custody and alimony requests and an attachment of defendant assets.

New Yorker New York Board Selective Service Board Richard Rogers

Goofus and Rufus on Pencils and Promises

A mountain couple and a census exchange light humor about waste and speed, with Goofus and Rufus lampooning habits. The wife worries over sewing pace while the husband offers help, and a hillbilly quips about population figures from a famous almanac.

Notice of Tax Sale Redemption for Washington County Land

Notice states Elizabeth Tucker’s Lot 3 in SE quarter of section 4 township 74 range 8 Washington County Iowa was sold for 1939 40 taxes on December 1 1941 to Morton Chance. Redemption expires ninety days after service of this notice. Treasurer's Deed will be issued if not redeemed. Dated October 10th.

Elizabeth Tucker Washington County Iowa Morton Chance

Humorous Miscommunication Over Daughter’s Suitor

A clumsy exchange shows a timid young man seeking a father’s consent to wed his daughter. The father misreads the request while the suitor’s awkward phrasing reveals his intent to win approval, not confrontational intent.

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Sgt Ken Kingdom Visits Schoonovers in Shiloh

Sgt Kenneth Kingdom of Monroe Iowa home on furlough from Italy visited Shiloh with Kenneth and Norman as special buddies from the African campaign. Community War Fund Drive collects $84 from a $70 quota while local families host and share hospitality during the visit and supper.

H. J. Schoonover Shiloh Kenneth Kingdom Monroe Iowa Italy Kenneth Norman John Work Lester Nicola Nicola Zear Wayland Roland Armstrong Moline School House Dave Schantz H J. Schoonover

Caution Urged Over Mercury Poisoning in Turkeys

An advisory warns against using proprietary tablets with bichloride of mercury in turkey water. A dilution of one part to 8,000 caused heavy losses in one reported case.

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Hospital Stay

Mrs. Fred Mitchell thanks friends for ecards flowers and other kindness shown during her hospital stay. The note expresses deep appreciation for support and prayers.

Thanking Neighbors for Kindness During Illness

The family thanks neighbors and friends for their kindness during illness. Mrs Anna Chance and Dorothy express gratitude for support and signs of care received.

Anna Chance Dorothy

Fire in eyes described for eagle-owl behavior

The text explains that while a human’s eyes may flare with anger, the European eagle-owl’s eyes remain yellow normally. When angered the iris changes to red, giving a striking display.

Garretts Thankful for Kindness After Loss

The Finley Garrett family and Mr and Mrs Fred Garrett express heartfelt thanks for kindness sympathy and floral offerings received during illness and death of their loved one.

Finley Garrett Fred Garrett

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