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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
3
The piece reflects on Korea and global tensions, questioning U S strategy and leadership. It recalls a 20 year-ago road trip, contrasts past and present, and laments unclear military aims while stressing patriotism and fear of broader Soviet aggression. It also cites local views on aging and governance.
Grace Hill notes recap a weeklong visit by Rev and Mrs Sankey of Caldwell Kansas with Mr and Mrs John William and others. The article lists dinners and calls on neighbors in Brighton Washington Cliff Corpm an North Carolina 4 H group, and community social details including a snake story from Ladies Aid.
Directory page lists Louis J. Kehor attorney Theo B Bailey Morrison Morrison & Morrison Livingston Day attorneys with offices on Main Street and Morrison Building plus George F Morrison Gifford Morrison Paul V Shearer and Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician with contact numbers and office locations on Main Street and near J C Penney Co.
T Keith Glen nan 44 of Cleveland nominated by President Truman for membership on the Atomic Energy Commission. Glennan expected to take office after confirmation by the United States Senate. Other items note Catfish weigh-in in pkunk river and social visits around West Chester High chatter.
A farewell party for Kay notes a move to Washington and school changes with Mrs Harold Hayes and family near Fairfield. Sunday visits include Mrs Lloyd Hayes. Stanley Vodicka paints at Frank Rhodes home near Fritown. Lyie Hayes and children attend a Friday horse show.
Wyman August 14 reports various visitors and trips. Mr and Mrs Griffith Jones of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Philip Jones of Pittsburgh Calif stay with Dewey and Sarah Davis. Neil Kracaw and Shannon Lantz on a fishing trip in Canada. The Robertson Shirley and Janet families and Mr and Mrs Daseal Hamilton enjoy Minnesota Lakes vacation. Adeline Humphreys returns from summer school at S U S and visits. Community Club held annual picnic at the schoolhouse. Miss Nelle Jones of Iowa City visits J R Rees home. Boys 4 H entertained at Roger Davis home. Mrs Hugh Jones and daughter Gladys visit Kenneth Fuller home in Wymore Nebraska. Mrs Dean Hl Gipple is a patient.
The Sixteenth annual Widmer reunion was held August 10 in Wayland with about 100 attendees. C G Widmer reported on a trip to Europe while local residents and relatives traveled from across Indiana and Wisconsin for the gathering. A fire alarm at midnight warned residents east of town as the fire department fought a blaze that destroyed the interior of Ralph Christner's car.
The Independent eleven from Memorial Hospital at Mt. Pleasant lost to Letts 13 to 11 on Friday evening at Letts field.
An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Glatess Ulake Haneker, dated April 10 1948, was filed and read. A hearing is set for August 21 1950 at 9:00 AM in Washington Iowa Court House to prove and probate the will. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted.
The governor's executive council in the Massachusetts state house owns the only tile shower bath and the fanciest furniture. The latest fittings include chairs, a divan, and a love seat valued at $600 in beige forest green and maroon tones.
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