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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1948
Page
6
A brief religious excerpt reflects on a verse about humanity being set as gods and sons of the Most High. The fragment emphasizes transformation from ignorance to sophistication, praising divine potential and lofty achievements.
The editorial warns Britain’s proposed investment income tax amounts to confiscation and could erode private capital, arguing the move deepens state dominance. It contrasts with Russia and suggests escalating taxes will shrink private wealth and expand government power.
A collection of local voices recalls a Kansas City childhood, plans a spring visit to the square, and comments on neighbors, a walking man mystery, water woes, and a moving family memory. Several residents tease upcoming events like fundraisers and a band concert, while others share anecdotes from farms and a past frontier.
Roy W. Ericks seven miles south of Washington reports a newly exposed circle of stones on his Crooked Creek bank forming a shallow fire place with charcoal remains inside a flood scar. Arrowheads and broken flint nearby suggest prior Indian use and a curious silver piece like an unusual metal fragment intrigues him. He moved from Kansas last year and collects regional relics and minerals.
Arnold Rinner from Crawford township recounts a published letter by Stanley Miller of Los Angeles who once lived near Stringtown. Miller, a former Stringtown pupil, carved a house near Noble and left a dated message inside weather boards in August 1892 during a time when few children rode to school.
The informant recounts letters from Stan Ley and soldiers in Florida during the 1898 war. He notes Stanley Miller’s 1900s role as Mt. Pleasant postmaster and Free Press editor, and offers theories on Washington county township shapes and surveying.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Marvin Widmer and Grace Geo Brooks and family Mr and Mrs Bill Deaton and son Mrs Clara Hebel Mr and Mrs Yohe of Burlington and Mr and Mrs Ethan Brooks at the Wim Conrad home in Stringtown April 13.
Mrs. Harry Suter spent Thursday in Ottumwa. Edward Freyenberger and family dined with Galen Widmer in Ottumwa area. Glen Yoder and family visited Peter Widmer in Iowa City for Sunday dinner. Afternoon callers included Carl Johnson, Lizzie Widmer, Harlan and Kathryn. Shirley Leichty and Herbert Swan attended a Washington music contest. Norma Widmer visited John Beshley in Noble. Mrs. Harry D. Suter co hosted with Betty Wyse at her home for Jane Kauffman’s Trecent bride event. Frank Longwell of Washington joined D C seenants for Sunday evening. Galen Widmer hosted Sunday dinner with Oscar Miller. Clarence Wenger and Glen Richards families dined with Elmer Roth. Eicher church board met at Marvin Widmer’s Tuesday evening.
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