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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1946
Page
5
A 1946 editorial fragment quotes Bible verse James 2 8 and asks readers if they rejoice at neighbors good fortune, urging love for others as oneself in a reflective column from the association magazine dated Wednesday April 17.
Don Ross’s Des Moines talk recalls Washington Iowa memories from 25 years past. A charted journey lists locals, business names, events, and landmarks, including schools, mills, ridings, and the 1858 Washington celebration image from Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly.
A poem asserts true measure lies in justice fairness and honesty toward fellow man not wealth rank or sanctimony. The speaker the Gilcrafter argues character defines a man through upright dealings and righteous conduct in everyday life.
A celebrated speaker captivates the audience with eloquence wit and cultured delivery. His engaging voice and sincere tone command attention until a lengthy finale stretches the program beyond its welcome.
A warning notes that improper fuse sizes threaten circuit protection and overall electrical safety. It emphasizes checking fuse ratings and replacing mismatched fuses to prevent overheating, fires, and equipment damage. The guidance targets homeowners and technicians alike.
Gardeners in short growing seasons use hot beds to advance harvests. Fluorescent lighting and artificial heat let seeds sprout in basements or barns with careful temperature control to avoid heat spikes and abrupt chilling.
John Blum observed his 84th birthday April 1 at a family dinner attended by children and most grandchildren and great grandchildren. Four angel food cakes decorated the table. many relatives from California, Arizona, Iowa and Washington were listed among attendees. One son was absent serving in Virginia.
Dennis, Mrs Minnie Lemley, Leo and Martha, Mrs Wayne Lemley, Mr and Mrs Donald Teets, Donna, Bobby, David of Wellman, Clarence Blum and Hilda Graf of West Chester are listed in the readable fragment.
The Tuesday Bridge club met with Mrs Ruth Norris with one guest Mrs Mabel Marr. Edith Richards won high score and Wanda Ornduff was consolation. Corbin Crawford and Ronald with Mrs Simpson attended a Des Moines banquet for the best speller then Ronald joined the state spelling contest. Mary Marr returns from California. Private Max White Jr reports a new address at 9901 T S U 8S. G OO Army Medical Center Washington 12 D C.
Janet Mae Coon of Ainsworth celebrates first birthday today. Also listed are William Moore Thompson of Des Moines and Daniel R. Hicher of Brighton marking birthdays, J W Cox and spouse amid 81st anniversary, Karen Caviness turning nine, Nancy Carole Griffith and Johnny Hotte among others receiving congratulations. Former Washington residents noted.
Statistics indicate that about 54,000 communities nationwide rely on the automobile and highway system for their transportation needs. The figure highlights the broad dependence on road travel across the country.
Observing birthdays today are A. Owen of Monmouth lrs Mrs Erwin Meisenbaer of Davenport and Mrs Robert Spera of Macomb. Mr and Mrs Floyd Bower mark their 37th wedding anniversary today.
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