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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1946
Page
4
A chaotic 1946 newspaper column blends politics religion and curiosity. It notes Fire Prevention Week, farm policy praise, Alaska meat stories, Iowa party hints, charity gift ideas, and various quotes. It blends political gossip with humorous anecdotes and public notices.
A fragmented dialogue section features a professor asking a question and a character named Fat Regimental Cook replying with exaggerated humor about burdens and family duties. The exchange ends with a jibe at Tommy’s thinness and a tease about famine.
A hard father questions his son about finding work while recalling his own path from apprentice to shop owner. The son counters that times have changed with cash registers. The tale ends with a quip about parents failing to deter an actor.
Brighton report of a Friday afternoon tea at the Methodist Church led by Ruth Kloster home economist for Washington county. Mrs Homer Rotain ver Brighton township chairmen outlined years work with focus on improving family living. Mrs Keith Larnes Cley tow atte chairmanship introduced Mrs Ross Day who spoke on grooming and presented a demonstration titled Good Grooming.
McDaniel from Washington gave a talk on cosmetics. Mrs. O. D. Jones elected Brighton township chairman. Mrs. Nellie Balderson re elected publicity chair. Obituaries include Mrs. Henry Bray in Muscatine. Families mark birthdays and weddings. visits span Nichols Muscatine Washington and Miami.
Mane Craff of Germenville visits Merrimac with Mrs. Andrew Zikiman. Local moving picture show by Edd Mitchell at Sharps Corner school Oct 19 features footage from the homecoming. Carl Amrine learns of his uncle John Amrine’s death in Denver Colorado.
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