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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1952
Page
6
Elizabeth Lathrop Power reflects on acknowledging heaven's power and surrendering to Christ. The devotional encourages casting oneself on Jesus for renewal of life and rest in faith.
Easter poems recount triumphant dawn after crucifixion with Elizabeth Lathrop Powers and POWER OF PRAYER. The verses describe betrayal and abandonment, Christ rising to conquer death, and Gethsemane prayers for mercy. The historic tone mirrors a devotional reflection on salvation and sacrifice.
DES MUINES UL M bee te te Duke former Grinnel Corr Ieee athletic director and track coach was named today as assistant starter at the Drake relays April 76 26. Duke has served on the relays staffs nearly every year. Minnesota and Notre Dame tied their entries for the meet. Relays director Tom WereKKara said Minnesota will bring another big discus thrower. Notre Dame entered 11 man squad.
West Chester WSCS officers were installed during a Wednesday meeting attended by about 66. Treasurer Mrs. Walter Bauer reported 270.15 balance. Reports covered district meeting notes at Fort Madison, Lenten ceremony offerings, and plans for April and May activities including an officer training school.
Guests gathered at the Crossets home for Good Friday with Bernie and Mrs Moore of Kalona visiting former neighbors. Dora Nicola, now at Bainbridge Maryland, enlisted in WAVES with Jaanita Faulkner. Nicola, in SR8243598 U.S. Co. 36 W recruit training. Easter holidays bring Cedar Rapids and Perry guests to the Lindsay Cunningham family. Clayton Soukup discharged to farm northeast of Washington. Marcella Soukup in Iowa City hospital. Mrs Ferguson’s cousin Mrs Jorgensen of Washington visiting Nisno Ferguson.
Gen James A Van Fleet told Eighth Army troops in Korea they gain strength from UN soldiers who died in battle He noted his pilot son is missing in action and likened fallen comrades to those resurrected The report mentions Bible coin drums and Refreshments at a meeting plus a family visit in Colorado Springs from Lieut and Mrs John Duvall and Harold Nicols
Havre April 9 locals include Lena and Margaret Mason visiting Mrs Claude McCoy. Everett Westen hosts. Martin Westen, Roger Richard, Albert Zieglow, Alberta also drop by. Floyd Stover and Dale Mitchell visits noted. Goshen College student Don Swartzendruber returns for the Easter vacation. George Koehler family visits Bill Frey in Winfield. Fern Hering and Clyde Thompson recent Chicago visitors.
The Kalendar Kids beat Rynna Kreglers 3 0. Modern Appliance over Woody's Coffee Shop 2 1. Ainsworth over Honey Bears 3 0. Culligan over Happy Hangers 3 0. High team series Culligan 2296 and Kalendar Kids 2125. High individual standings Ken Dunwoody 552 and Robert Boileau 561 with games 214 and 215.
Margaret visits Lena's aunt Mrs Anna Krotz in Riverside Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Dave Richard spend Sunday afternoon with Everett Wilma and Larry Weston. Mr and Mrs Bob Hyde call at Sunrise Acres Tuesday afternoon in the Lewis Hering home.
Authorities recovered the body of Clarence Swailes, 32, from West Liberty, after he jumped from the Davenport seawall into the Mississippi River. The death is reported as a death by own action.
The body was identified by Mrs. Leo McMurren, Swailes’ distant cousin, who said he had been despondent since an accidental Christmas Day shooting in 1950 and could only find part time work since.
If you are now burning coal, either with a stoker or by hand firing, the installation of a gas system is discussed. The piece emphasizes safety and proper setup for residential heating and showcases step by step guidance.
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