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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1948
Page
4
A short devotional line restates reliance on Christ for strength and perseverance in faith. It echoes a biblical phrase emphasizing spiritual support and personal resolve.
A visitor recounts Washington Iowa praising the town and its people while stressing environmental risks and forest fire causes. Foresters warn 90 percent of big blazes stem from human activity. a call for public help contrasts with reflections on local life and traffic safety as old cars and dust persist.
Rambles on Washington streets recall many old barns repurposed as garages in the southwest town. The piece imagines horse era life, with stable buildings, hay and oats, harness shops, and horse drawn carriages, contrasting them with today’s autos and fuel stations.
A resident praises a large elm between home and the Journal office on East Jefferson Street, south of the State theater, calling it one of the town's finest and noting it often earns an admiring glance.
A grand tree stands at the rear of Calvary Baptist church with branches overhanging the church and reaching across East Jefferson. Its trunk is five to six feet in diameter, two major limbs dominate the canopy, and its symmetrical crown lends a striking view from South Iowa Avenue.
The observer notes a tree likely over 100 years old, comparable in size to western town elms where Washington’s first church service was held over a century ago. Histories recount a large grove then, with several remaining now.
An early session in town was held at Joseph Adams's house built near Town agency, adjourned to the elm shade by a slough in a hot day. The tree marks the site near the Adams home and the described depresssed area runs diagonally across town.
A local reminiscence traces Washington's brick heritage. Historic factories northwest of town and Swift's brick and tile plant south of Woodlawn Cemetery supplied most early homes and downtown business blocks. Swift bricks reportedly built the three story block on the square and inside bricks came from Swift while exterior bricks were from an Illinois plant.
Washington County farms face severe erosion from winter snows and spring rain. Topsoil washes into creeks mudflats and roadside ditches as gullies form along hills and rows. Paul Boettcher soil conservation technician offers guidance on suitable practices for each farm.
In West Minister a birthday dinner was held at Bert Rittenhouse home for relatives near the date with a Portland bouquet as centerpiece. Guests included A Huber Leland Griggs Den Nicholson Jacek McChurch Paul Delong and families. Easter gatherings followed across local homes with several birthdays celebrated and school events noted.
Mr and Mrs May Haifley and Terry joined Easter dinner at Edna Carter home in Washington with Miss Rowena Carter and Russel Carter also present. Don Griffiths family traveled from Glenwood Missouri to relax with Clement Griffiths as Ted Griffith returned home for Easter. Lucy Rich helped cook at the father and son banquet in Washington while the Rich boys assisted their father with oat planting during Easter break.
Myra Jane Edmondson, a Cee college student, returned home from the Spring Tour of the Cee band to Chicago and resumed her weeklong spring vacation. Easter dinner guests at Aura Morse’s included multiple area families from Wyman Kalona Keota Brighton and Ainsworth.
Mr and Mrs E L Smith were business visitors in Iowa City for several days. They planned house remodeling and installation of conveniences. Mrs Robert Roberts hosted meats with Mrs John Winga and Fliz.
The report lists local Easter gatherings. Guests include Elisabeth Davies, Mrs. Nick Tinnes, Mrs. Cloyee Tinnes, and several children at a Snowball Social. Warren Donaldson’s family, Louis Reller, J F Knotek and Mrs. Shalla attend multiple dinners. Stanley Jarrard visits from Ames, a graduate student, and Ezra Smith accompanies Mrs. Bear to Iowa City. Dinners and showers mark holiday hospitality around Washington and Prairie Flower areas.
The Wolfes share details of their mobile life touring via a 27 foot trailer with a tandem axle and powerful electric brakes. They recount travel through Boulder Dam Grand Canyon and Los Angeles with a dog named Gabby and note the trailer’s three rooms comforts and storage along with cost-saving benefits of cooking and laundry facilities.
Dayton Grove April 2 Seniors from the neighborhood traveled to Des Moines on a class trip. Local families hosted Easter visits and relatives gathered for meals. Pig litter records were noted with Ray Argo credited for the largest litter of 13 pigs, 10 saved.
Walnut Iowa April 2 report of a busy week at Walnut School with daily visitors. list includes Bobbie Lukavsky Dorothy Nelson Mary Margaret Mineart Johnnie Crain Marilyn Robertson Melva Sechnicker and others plus a party and egg hunt. Several local families visited and hosted dinners at nearby homes and farms. Melvin Sehnicker bought a Farmall tractor.
Brighton resident D C Kilgore, bedridden for over three years, suffered a stroke Tuesday and is in serious condition. The item also notes community events including a luncheon at Hotel Turner in Fairfield, honoring retiring school board members John Ward and Daub, and various local social updates and funeral notices.
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