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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
8
A 1948 editorial reflects on the timing of the Son of man’s return, noting many speculative formulas. It cites Matthew 24:44 and urges vigilance, stating believers must be ready for an unexpected hour.
Dr Willard Dow notes Iowa students stand for integrity in Dow Chemical talk. Bob Hoskins of Brighton now Industrial Forester for Seaboard Railroad, promoting forestry to spur timber growth and regional industry in the South.
The writer admires Herbert Hoover, recalling his West Branch visit and favorable media coverage. He cites editorials from the Herald American Newsweek and The Christian Century praising Hoover’s restored esteem and enduring ideas. The piece ends with a light suggestion of a doughnut dunking contest in Washington.
The Chicago lakefront railroad fair will continue through September instead of closing on September 66 as planned. It opened July 29 and has drawn over a million and a half attendees with a daily average above 44 000. The pageant has been seen by 600 000. Over 69 percent of attendees come from beyond a 100 mile radius of Chicago.
James Kinney and Ginger Gowan both 11 year old champions from Saranac Lake New York toured New York. Kinney set a new record dunking six doughnuts in one minute 55 seconds while Gowan completed the course in two minutes 12 seconds. They accepted their titles modestly and avoided details of their methods. Ginger described a less forceful style in the race.
The article notes brides maintain a minimum linen requirement for beds, needing six sheets per bed minus two, and three pillowcases per pillow, reflecting a shift from older large hoards to practical gifts. It highlights continued hope for many shower and wedding gifts of sheets and pillow cases.
Turning a mattress weekly distributes wear for longer life and better sleep. When turning an innerspring mattress avoid bending it to prevent damaging the inner construction.
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