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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1948
Page
3
A 1948 editorial column discusses dangers of speeding on roads and careless driving among teens, warns of a rising inflation cycle mirroring postwar trends, notes housing costs, and criticizes government how it handles public housing. It cites Morrell packing plant strikes, credit limits on purchases, and varied regional glosses from local papers.
Eschher C E and Wayland Mennonite C E held a joint Endeavor service at Eicher Church Sunday evening. Social time followed in the basement with refreshments. Local residents and visitors including Perry Beatty, Lizzie Widmer, Harlan, Edwin Leiehty, and many others attended or traveled for events and visits around Noble and nearby towns.
Raymond Kreiner representing a Virginia college attends the morning service as a guest soloist. Mrs. Ocie Moran and Mrs. Letha Hall return from Des Moines after attending the American Legion Auxiliary convention as delegates. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Morris and daughter Joann travel from a Denver vacation. Loren Booth of Washington visits friend Mrs. Eldon Roth.
In 1947 the gross national income from chickens and eggs including commercial broilers hit a record total of 3 099 378 000 dollars.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles and publication details. It notes afternoons edition except Sunday, Christmas and July 4th, and provides postal affiliation, press association memberships, and subscription rates for carrier and mail in Iowa.
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