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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1946
Page
4
The National Editorial Association notes a sermon urging renewal through faith. It cites a message about using poor material to construct a real fortress of belief, referencing Christ's statement upon this rock I will build my church from Matthew 16 18 and calling for resolve amid failure and betrayal.
A column cites veterans opposing a special housing program and argues the push stems from vote seekers. It notes veterans want status as ordinary citizens and critiques political manipulation as labor and policy issues rise.
The writer recalls L. J. Kehoe predicting class war from labor disputes and outlines a proposal for a Court of Labor Relations with eleven U S District Court judges chosen by lot. The plan would ban strikes and replace the National Labor Relations Board, drawing support from Senators Ferguson and Fulbright, while arguing unions should accept an unbiased court like any other entity.
A fragment quotes H. Menkin noting that watching women kiss each other reminds him of two boxers shaking hands in the ring. The context and source details are missing, leaving the remark without clear attribution or event.
Nan vows not to be an old maid while Dan challenges her stance on marrying a man who lied. The exchange hints at broader social pressures on women and marriage expectations in their era.
The article teases peanut fibers as a decorative woolly material for warm sweaters. It notes the goober being processed into a textile fiber and playfully claims its resilience and comfort, suggesting a quirky future fashion use.
A man comes home drunk and asks the time. His wife says it is one o clock. The clock chimes three. He shouts to be quiet and says you needn't repeat it. A Franklin quote on selflessness closes the piece.
The piece notes how an honor system lunch counter saves time as customers assemble sandwiches and handle payments while staff focus on food prep and dishwashing. It mentions House for Men Inc advertising a solid gold shaving bowl at 1875 and a plastic replica at 1.50, suggesting more replicas are needed.
A compiled list of county officers with titles including County Attorney John Owen County Auditor Fred Bourgeois County Clerk R Noonan County Engineer W P Rawn Welfare Director Mrs Payne Recorder Harriet Coulter Treasurer W E Howell Sheriff Herald Putnam Supt of Schools Lester B Krail Coroner Dr W S Kyls and County Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley.
A brief remark notes a modest stock with high turnover. The line suggests even small inventories can churn value quickly, highlighting efficiency over volume in a concise business snippet.
A friend urges a Boston miser to celebrate his nephew’s upcoming marriage. The elder replies with a mischievous plan and jokes about feigning serious illness to prompt generosity.
Regular meeting scheduled for the first Friday of each month with Merle and Green as W M and A W Yara as secretary noted in the fragmentary notice.
HARDSCRABBLE December 5 reports a nomination for Lynn as champion pumpkin grower after a giant pumpkin measured 76 inches by 6 inches. The column lists local visits and Thanksgiving gatherings among the Griggs and related families, with multiple households in Bonaparte and Stockport.
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