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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1944
Page
5
A collage of opinion notes on weather, leaves, and wastefulness contrasts with election logistics for isolated voters. Editorial snippets cite Pearl Harbor secrecy, home front heroism, and Mrs. Roosevelt on peace planning while warning about government control and Fourth Term debates.
A traveler notes a bedbug crawling as he recalls various hotel bites. Dialogue shifts to a marriage proposal paused by fear. The scene connects to a prior family proposal and a tragic accident when a horse ran away, causing a fatal crash.
A writer recalls that an editor from New York traveled to meet her after she submitted a confession story. The exchange hints at publishing interest and regional attention for the work.
A meek applicant seeks a night watchman post but the manager wants a restless hostile figure. The manager lists qualities like distrust, exaggerated vigilance, and aggression, then the applicant replies he will send his wife.
A classroom moment centers on a story read by the teacher about a man who swam a river three times before breakfast. Johnny giggles as the line prompts questions about marriage and fatherhood from the mother’s dialogue.
A senator suggests a badge for taxpayers paid promptly. The speaker notes a barrel would be more practical, and a student asks why a trained swimmer could not return to the side after four attempts.
W Somerset Maugham tale of a woman who cannot stop loving anchors the drama with Deanna Durbin in a luminous leading role. Gene Kelly also shines in a contrasting, striking performance in Cover Gul as he continues his rapid rise. The film promises a powerful, dramatic spectacle with stellar reviews.
Mary Manners reports from Crawfordsville Mrs Delbert Orman of Burlington visited this week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs William Ernst. Everette Sommer and Harry Sutor returned to Farragut Idaho after a furlough. John Atkinson, 25 months in the Pacific, arrived home for a 30 day furlough and is visiting his parents and friends.
French scientists report that ultraviolet exposure speeds wine aging without harming flavor or clarity, suggesting a method to accelerate maturity while preserving quality.
North Oregon column records a string of campus and family visits across Davenport Moline and nearby towns. Names include Ornduff Thompson Rademaker Edmondson Canott Minge Henderson Wells and many more with birthday gatherings military furloughs and hospital updates. The piece highlights social ties at Pleasant Plain Washington and Brighton with multiple households hosting dinners and meetings.
Nourish Food honey is praised for nourishing value when added to milk or spread on bread. The note says it provides substantial nourishment and is suitable at any time.
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