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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1949
Page
4
An editorial like excerpt admonishes temper and envy citing Job 5 2 to argue that anger cannot judge justice or wisdom The text urges sober planning over coveting others goods and celebrates rejoicing in others success while wrath and envy harm both the envious and the wise
Mt. Pleasant’s Harlan C. Foster, Iowa state senator from Henry and Washington counties, is described by Des Moines reporters as performing splits and other feats with youthful ease. The Mt. Pleasant News notes his athletic prowess alongside political updates including Dr. Ralph Grigsby’s appointment in Washington. Columbus Gazette confirms H. E. Ross’s reappointment as Columbus schools superintendent for the coming year.
Saint Mary’s parish of Keota announces a new church and rectory at 200,000 dollars to be built across from the existing parochial school. The modified Gothic masonry structure 60 by 118 feet includes a bell tower, cross, and an outlet for a loud speaker, with 44 pews and seating for about 400.
In Chicago for a brief visit I watched the Pirates beat the Cubs in the season opener before a 29 000 crowd. I joined a Rotary lunch with light table talk before witnessing Rip Sewell notch his 34th win over Chicago. The day offered April sunshine and outdoor plans back in Washington.
A vivid scrapbook of a town on a sunny April day in 1949. Ralph Martins’ dog, kids playing on courts, a busy Main Street, garden plans, weights at a shop, clotheslines, fishing trips by the Skunk River, and a community filled with faith hope and love braided into everyday life.
The Kalona Community club gathers in the school auditorium Monday evening April 25 with president D C Feldman in charge. H L Walker and F R Conklin co chair the program including Kalona Boy Scout Troop 34 court of honor led by Mr Walker. A social hour follows with committee members listed.
Mrs Richard Hayes and Regena spent the afternoon at the Harold Hayes home near the airfield, sharing time and conversation in a quiet social visit.
Gracehill reports a sequence of social visits including Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Engel and Mary at the Guy Stacey home for dinner. Other gatherings feature Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coakley, Dewey Coffman, John Hough at the Nelson Woodford home and a trip to Iowa City to see Ben i Boone at the University hospital.
Mrs. D Hochstetler is a patient at Mercy hospital in Iowa City after major surgery on Tuesday April 19. Mr and Mrs Jay Hanson and Mr and Mrs Eugene Way attended a Drake University band concert in Muscatine high school Monday evening. Ben Boone, previously at University hospital in Iowa City, has returned to his Kalona home. Mrs W D Hochstetler and daughter Nadine visited the Mauch family in Des Moines this past week.
The act revises Section 155.2 to add biological products and commercial feeds or stock tonics as defined in chapters 166 and 198. Immediate effect upon publication in the Washington Journal and the Sioux County Capital.
A nomination blank for the Washington May Queen contest is described, with focus on the submission process and eligibility details for candidates. The item emphasizes the civic pageant tradition and community involvement.
Document from Orange City Iowa certifies House origin for House File 406 in the Fifty third General Assembly. Gustav T Kuester Speaker Kenneth A Evans Senate President. A C Gustafson Chief Clerk. Approved 4 4 1949 Governor Wm Beardsley.
Glen and Mrs. Martin and Helen spent Easter Sunday with Cyral Smith in Collinsville Illinois. They traveled there by car on Saturday and returned Monday in Helen's new Ford. Mrs. Mazie Fisher of Washington joined them to St Madison then visited her sister until the Martins returned. Lindenmeyers return from six months in Washington state to visit John Fred Lindenmeyer and families with Gerald Taylor and family.
Esther Lindenmeyer, a student at the state university in Iowa City, spent the Easter vacation here with her parents.
Kalona residents from the Kalona Christian church held a cooperative supper and Easter party in the church parlors on Wednesday evening. The party committee included Arlo Fry Vernon Kinsinger and Ivan Yoder assisted by their spouses. Dinner served at seven led to an Easter egg hunt and other contest games. The May party committee will include Carl Wiseman Donald Thompson and George W. Yoder.
North Carolina grows more Virginia peanuts and Virginia tobacco than any other state. The crop leadership underscores the state’s strong farming sector and regional agricultural specialties.
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