Editorials Reflect on Conscience and Public Life in 1949
A compilation of opinions touches on moral responsibility, government patronage, industrialanxiety, and civic events. It critiques the Roosevelt era square deal, warns against dependence on patronage, and contrasts American patriotism with controversial figures like Paul Robeson amid a city riot at Peekskill. It closes with community updates on church unions, a transfer of Father Corcoran, and court-house renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peekskill
New York
Paul Robeson
America
Russia
Robeson
Local News From Iowa To California And Beyond
Local brief notes report Ella Gordon and companions returning from a two weeks trip to Yellowstone, the Black Hills, and Denver. Visitors in Des Moines include Mrs Catherine Kiefer, Mrs Robert Greiner, and Mrs Gertrude Hinshaw. A birth is announced for Steven A Wilson in Oakland California. Lois Carl, 12, injured in a Star home accident, lies in a Boise hospital recovering from a severe skull fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Gordon
W. D. Booth
Bessie Wead
Yellowstone Park
Black Hills
Denver
Colo
Bessie Palmer
Des Moines
Catherine Kiefer
Keota
Robert Greiner
Gertrude Hinshaw
Richland
Lois Carl
Alice Carl
Star, Thaho
Frank Chilcote
Boise
Star
First of September and a dog named August tale
The narrator recalls Strickland Gilliland's chaotically lively dog August who chased cars and was hit by a speeding vehicle. He notes that the next day was the first of September, explaining it as the last day of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strickland Gilliland
Chautauqua
August
Old Elm In Washington Gets Expert Care To Stay
One of Washington’s oldest trees, a four foot diameter elm in front of Jones funeral home on East Main, received expert care from the Davey company of Kent Ohio. Despite decline and a predicted 15 year life, ongoing watering feeding and structural work by owner Mr Jones and former owner Wilber Miller aim to preserve the tree for as long as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jones
East Main Street
Public Square
Norman Everson
Davey Company
Kent
Ohio
Sears
Mr. Jones
Davey
Wilber Miller
Funeral Home
Miller
Courtroom renovation praised by Washington attorneys
Monday morning six Washington attorneys inspected the court room under renovation. They met with architect Harry Sowden who drew the plans and with board member Clarence Fulton to discuss minor changes. They praised the progress and tested the improved seating near the judge’s desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry Sowden
Clarence Fulton
Housewives Win Battle to Save Osage Trees on Avenue A
Osceola housewives win year long fight to spare ancient shade trees along Avenue A. Mayor Carl Johnson says the plan keeps most trees while widening the avenue and that about 20 percent may be cut. The dispute began with blocking actions by residents, an injunction, and a pending appeal at the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Avenue A
Carl Johnson
State Highway Commission
Johnson
State Supreme Court
Birthday and Anniversary Greetings for Local Residents
The notice wishes Bessie Schmidt a happy birthday and marks several local family milestones. Harold Wayne Goodwin turns two, Marilyn Kay Connelly is seven, and the Schmidt, Beenblossom, Berdo, and Goodwin families celebrate birthdays and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Schmidt
Rudie Schmidt
Howard Beenblossom
Harold Wayne Goodwin
Lloyd Goodwin
Marilyn Kay Connelly
Gerald Connelly
Brighton
T. J. Berdo
Oakdale couple welcomes baby girl born Tuesday morning
Mr and Mrs Walter Shoenfeld er of Oakdale Iowa are the parents of a baby girl born Tuesday morning. Charles Vondrasek had surgery Wednesday at Mercy hospital in Iowa City in room 324 on the third floor. Bonita Brower employed this summer in the county extension office plans to return to Iowa State Teachers college next week and will begin her senior year at Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Shoenfelder
Oakdale
Iowa
Charles Vondrasek
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Bonita Brower
Iowa State Teachers College
Miss Brower
Cedar Falls
Hospital Dismissals Include Karr and Warner Families
At the hospital today three families were discharged. Mrs. Wayne Karr and daughter Wellman depart, followed by Mrs. Merli Warner and son Washington, and Mrs. Richard Benge and son Well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Karr
Wellman
Merli Warner
Washington
Richard Benge
Clifton Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Schlichting in Columbus Junction
Mrs Nellie Schlichting hosted the Old Clifton club in Columbus Junction with plans for a September meeting at Mrs Lester Goode’s home. The Columbus Junction band, directed by Warren May, will give a concert in Columbus City on Monday evening August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Nellie Schlichting
Old Clifton Club
Lester Goode
Warren May
Columbus City
W. W.W. Orris
Plainwell
Mich
Nina Davis
Lee Davis
Chicago
William Luckey
Darrel Harbison
Joe
Benedict
Minn
John T. Thompson
Virginia Thompson
Notice of Sale of Sewer Bonds in Washington Iowa
Sealed bids for sewer bonds of Washington Iowa totaling 56311.75 are due by 7:30 PM September 6 194%. Bids will be opened and referred to the city council at its meeting in the City Hall council chambers for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
City Council
City of Washington
Iown
John K. Lowash
Also Mentioned on This Page
Theodore Roosevelt
Little Junior
vVo
Central Park
H. J. Corcoran
St. James
Burlington
Father Corcoran
Raymond Kinnavey
Davenport
al Baldrige
Gus Alsip
Ralph Zeck
Steven A
Oakland
Calif
David Wilson
Bruce Cowden
Housewives
Stewart & Crowe
Greenfield
Sttwart & Crowe All Stars
Lou McFadden
Hal Longer
Bill Patterson
Tommy Stewart
Bat Boy
Bob Lowe
Art Edmondson
Rick Row
Mike Crone
Dale Hyde
Clair
Joe Martin
Bob Boileau
Kenneth Dunwoody
Mike Lee
Don Knight
Warren Stewart
Donald Southwick
Riverside
Russell Drollinger
Lee J. Henry
City OF
TOWA
Oldsmobile
Hydra-Matic
Patta
A General Motor
Main St
Willits Motor Company
Washington, Iowa
Hanna -Kramer Company
Chicago Stock Exchange
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