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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1952
Page
6
A compact editorial reflects on social inequality using a biblical contrast. It critiques lack of charity amid ritual faith, citing Corinthians to emphasize moral duty over outward piety. The piece contrasts sacred ceremony with harsh urban realities, urging mercy.
Winneshiek Republicans join in a victory march to the White House after a vigorous Iowa state Republican convention. Taft and Eisenhower factions claim wins in unity efforts, pledging grass roots support, literature distribution, and financial backing to back the eventual national nominee in July.
Wellman community club sponsored an athletic banquet at Wellman High School on Friday evening April 18. Roy Crossett led the event as club president with Rev. D C Bissineer giving the invocation. M Stoner acted as master of ceremonies in place of ill Supe Ray Wittrie. Coach Ruble of Iowa Wesleyan College was guest speaker and Rodney Wood presented awards. The squad presented a pen and pencil set to Wood and bus driver Russel received a gift. Five seniors were on the team and Dick Griffith was re elected captain as about 150 tickets were sold for the roast turkey dinner served by the Me sie Boosters club.
Jim Noffsinger an Ames student joins a group of Baptist young folks for a five day Washington DC Seminar. They plan to visit the House and Senate and spend time at the United Nations building. The note also covers local club events and a garden club meeting with speakers on conservation and a May Day luncheon.
The local WoCLT LA held its Institute at the Baptist church on Tuesday April 15. The morning business session was led by president Mrs Mable Waremon. A cooperative dinner followed at noon. Girls Donna Gingerich Elaine Schroeder Mary Lo Barta and Karen Debler led devotions in the afternoon. An impromptu Temperance themed play was presented by Mrs Gillis Stella Bell Beynice Nickle Grace Tedeerman and others.
Soldiers can arrange absentee ballots via county auditor Fred Bourgeois as caucuses set for all 22 precincts on Friday April 25. Republican ballots printed. most Democratic ballots ready. Voters must list party, age, prior residence, and mailing address to receive and return ballots by air mail. The county caucus will name 149 delegates to the June county convention, which will nominate candidates if no primary winner exceeds 35 percent.
The report notes rising intoxicated driving charges in Washington county with 17 arrests this year and 11 convictions so far. Most cases involve state highway patrol arrests. sheriff and city officers also report arrests. Sheriff Charles Snyder cites 51 prisoners in the county jail so far this year, compared with 25 by this time last year.
Washington county Republicans are invited to attend precinct caucuses this week to express interest in politics and participate in organizational activities. Officials encourage active voter engagement and local party planning ahead of upcoming elections.
Happy Birthday greetings mark several birthdays today. Harry Montgomery joins the Three Quarter Century club as ST years old, with other observances for Charles Ramsey TI and William Witthoft celebrating Sth birthdays, plus Richard Dean Donaldson Mrs Howard Hazen Mrs Harold Booth Mary Anne Wagner and Elizabeth Dea noted among those honored.
Bagdad and Mrs Rose Lani of Theson Ariz visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Wesley Smith this week. Max Orr and daughter Pat of Normal UK visited the Lester Orr family enroute to Kate City Mo.
A note on quipus or quipos as knotted record devices used by ancient Inca. The practice influenced later memory aids like tying string around a finger. This highlights early data encoding and mnemonic traditions.
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