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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1952
Page
4
The piece argues that children are valued through the trials they bring, citing biblical verses about Israel’s labor and sorrow shaping offspring, suggesting tribute to parental sacrifice and the role of hardship in family life. It reflects on divine provision and the cost of nurturing children.
Severe Missouri River floods devastate farms and towns from Hamburg to Thurman as leaders blame Congress while engineers cite a nine foot channel and dike schemes. Willard Dr Archie argues decades of river narrowing worsened flooding, warning higher walls may fail and costs may be wasted.
The YWCA sponsors a union church service at 7 30 pm at the Presbyterian church to launch the fifth annual National YWCA week with the theme On Your Own But Not Alone Dr Haney will deliver the sermon and the offering supports the World Fellowship program This week features two window displays at Klein Clothing and Scott Furniture a Thursday employed women's luncheon and a Friday YW room program plus open house Readings by Mrs Everetts and Mrs Bordwell and special observances by YW Wives Golden Age club and YW Mixers membership at 1 50 per year invites community women to join and discuss membership sessions are set midweek with on duty volunteers at the YWCA with radio programs.
The OFS Pinochle group met Thursday afternoon at the Masonic Temple. Mrs Grace Sigafoose won high score with Mrs Ray Bauer second. Four tables played pinochle. Hostesses were Mrs William Connelly and Mrs G W Mannister. Easter lilies and African Violets decorated the table. Next meeting is set for May 15 due to conflicts.
Cut glass is easily cleaned by applying soapy water with a toothbrush. Add a few drops of ammonia, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
A 1901 Washington Democrat reprint shows Klein’s suits at ten dollars and 50 cent shirts, five cent wash goods, three cent yard fabrics, three dollar Queen Quality shoes, and grocery deals like eleven pounds coffee for one dollar. Painless dentistry and affordable jewelry also noted.
REMNANTS C R Wilson hovers over a 1904 Sears motor buggy parked before J C Penney as part of a 50th anniversary vibe. Cloud Willits brings a new Cadillac for contrast while a bid for trade fails over $500. Also notes a large fly spotted in a Cedar Rapids office, plus Mississippi flood concerns in Davenport and memories of Washington residents, ending with news of Dr. death.
J Reade McCrory died in Colorado after a heart attack. He served five years as pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church and was part of a two church presence of the denomination in Washington.
Second churches merged soon after he left in October 1927. For two years Washington had a Lions club with Reade Mc Crory as president for a year. He enjoyed service clubs and his acquaintance extended widely in Washington beyond his own congregation.
Lena Davison Betty Wood and Mrs Hubert Lohrer departed this afternoon to attend the National Hairdresser and Cosmetologist Association meeting to be held at the Ft Des Moines hotel in Des Moines tomorrow and Monday.
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