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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1946
Page
4
A brief religious reflection from the National Editorial Association dated Friday August 30 1946 quotes Psalm 24 4 about God valuing moral integrity over wealth fashion or learning. The piece emphasizes that being morally clean and honorable qualifies one as Godly company.
Remarks on flood warnings in Eddyville from Des Moines River rises. notes about sidewalk sweeping near a junior high, fishing conditions improving in Iowa, and a letter from a German boy describing hunger and info access. Includes reflections on postwar peace, media access in Russia and Germany, and housing shortages in the era.
A jumble of jokes and short quips appears, including a fiery husband and patient wife exchange about beauty and brains, a visiting man at the Capitol with his son, a gallery remark about a prayer, a quote about a heavy load on a chip on the shoulder, and an Ozark centenarian recalling an early automobile sighting.
A tense scene ends with a violent moment followed by a surprising daughterly quip from the backseat. The husband, enraged and certain of murder, is interrupted when his wife speaks and redirects the tension with a humorous exchange about distance and a flat tire.
A young recruit faces suspicion from fellow guards as a figure approaches in darkness. The guest identification yields a humorous exchange when the officer says Major Moses and the reply praises the ten commandments. The scene hints at wartime conduct and ribbing among patrols.
The Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America files a petition with the Iowa State Commerce Commission seeking permission to construct and operate a 2 inch lateral pipeline about 3.5 miles long across Washington County Iowa. The project may deviate up to one mile. Public notice marks the commission hearing timeline and route details.
Housewives discover the Thor Automagic Tron ers tucked into closets offering compact storage. The device promises easy concealment and simple use in small living spaces.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission schedules a hearing on a petition at its Des Moines office on September 17 1946 at 10:00 a.m. Objections must be filed in triplicate five days before the hearing. The commission urges objectors to be represented by an authorized agent. Aug 24 1946 Des Moines Iowa. P-142 Aug 30 and Sept 6.
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