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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1952
Page
5
The piece argues that riches are not inherently evil and that wealthy individuals should use their wealth to fund colleges hospitals and charities. It insists wealth be regarded as a trust to avoid disgrace and harm to their families and society citing Abraham as an example.
The Travelers Insurance Co 1952 Lucky You data show Saturday nights produce the highest weekly death and injury totals with Friday to Monday peak. Speeding and intoxicated driving are major factors. 37,000 percent figures reflect errors in OCR. California city terms not present.
The article notes Wolverill Harriman officially joins the Democratic presidential race, drawing mixed reactions. Harriman is seen as the Truman loyalist among fair dealers, while Kefauver challenges the administration with a strong anti crime record, possibly widening division among regulars and rank and file.
The Muscatine Journal notes a price support program ending in January 1951 spent about 500 million to curb potato surpluses. A new shortage triggers imports from Spain, with the foreign spuds criticized for inferior quality and the public left asking what is happening.
Bob Ballantyne a West Calder native and state university administrator speaks at the PTA first annual teens Pitton night in Ainsworth. Lol Buck PTA president leads plans with Clarence Bowers superintendent and a committee including Ravimond Wilson Mel Darold Jones and Mrs Richard Hothe. Refreshments, awards, and student recognition follow on Monday May 4.
A sewing club met at Mrs. Trotter home Tuesday afternoon with Mrs W A Protter. Six members and five children attended. Clarence Booth assisted hosting duties and refreshments were served after a session of hand work.
Mr and Mrs G Q B Trotter and family traveled from Ainsworth to Arizona Texas Louisiana Alabama Ohio and Cincinnati visiting relatives including Lettie Harding Dwight Trarvleys and Leonard Troster. They covered 6600 miles visiting 15 states and Mexico on their winter trip ending in Burlington.
A Monday morning Legion Auxiliary sponsored breakfast in Ainsworth raised over 17 dollars. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Townsend and Mrs. Ro Bl McFarland with transport by Mrs. Darold dames and Mrs. Clarence Richards. Several local residents traveled from nearby towns for the event.
Kalona residents rallied Friday evening under Mrs. Lyle Fry to raise 422 dollars for the Poreh Light Cancer Fund. The drive was the first of its kind in Kalona, with many local women assisting.
Highland Center reports show Caventry Martin returning to school after scarlet fever. Local residents attended social gatherings and visits across Brier ton Washington Davenport and Riverside. Senior trip to Chicago noted with Wilfred McCreedy among participants.
The text indicates a parent, Robert McDonald, remained at his West Burlington residence while Mee Cran dall, employed there, secured a home for the family. The family will be cared for at the Lewis Fletcher Trailer Court in West Burlington.
Campbell tome Thursday Mroo and Aire WR Mireptys and family and Eola Mae Coos called at the Jolin Frame home Sunday afternoon. Mroo and Mrs. Ernest Wagner and family spent Sunday evening in the John Wagner home.
Mrs. Lester Mayer entertained the ladies of the community and sisters Lydia Hinkle and friends at a miscellaneous shower for Lydia Hinkle who is to be married this week. Blue and white decor, gifts, a recipe write in and advice to the bride were part of the afternoon. Refreshments followed the gathering.
Instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Ww Yard deceased dated July 27 194% has been filed and a hearing is fixed for May 1952 at the Washington Iowa courthouse before the District Court or Clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated as the last will and testament. By order of II Noonan Clerk of the District Court dated Washington Iowa April 1952.
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