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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1946
Page
5
Editorial reflects on collective influence of personal life choices and the ripple effect on others. The piece argues that individuals do not live in isolation and calls readers to consider social responsibility in daily decisions.
A wide compilation notes warmer trends over 75 years and recurring cold snaps in Iowa. It warns Grandpa’s 1880 blizzard tale and urges readers to hold jobs as seasonal demand shifts. It imagines civic growth via Chamber of Commerce expansion and reflects on wages, education, and daily life snippets from several papers.
Harpo Marx, famed silent Marx Brother, refused $55,000 to utter a single word in A Night in Casablanca. Producer David L. Loew anticipated the publicity from Harpo Talks, while Harpo stays mute on stage and screen. The film runs at the State Theatre through Wednesday.
Over eighty 4H girls and leaders gathered for the annual Christmas party directed by the county 4H offices. Mary Shields led singing, mixers were offered by Marjorie Gano and Mary Knotek, and Isa belle Combs oversaw games. Special recognitions included a KNEX paper weight to Mary Charlene Hesseltine and a long time record book pin to Mary Ann Bauer, plus magazine subscriptions to The West Point Club, the Marion Maids, and the Dutchettes.
A new appliance store held its Saturday opening in the old Peterson office space near East Main. Visitors toured, flowers decorated the space, and staff offered explanations though one automatic toaster sold. At noon the WRC held its Christmas dinner and gift exchange with a praised turkey and sides. Nearby, a partygoer mistaken South Marion Ave for the Baldrige house, then Marilyn and Keith helped fix the mix up. George Masson ferried Mrs Speer and daughter to St Johns Miah. City hall staff miss their friend Anna Witthoft, always cheery and busy.
A Cedar County page records birthdays and anniversaries including Farr Richard Kempf’s third birthday and Gladys Marie Webber’s fifth. Homemaker meetings are set for Lexington and Cedar Township with reservations and committee leadership noted. A social shower mix up at the Baldrige home is described along with birthday congratulations for several local residents and a Ledger party report.
A simple wall and ceiling duster can be formed by slipping a large floor sack over a floor mop creating an effective cleaning tool.
Ruth Foster county extension home economist announced two meetings titled Gracious Family Meals this week. One is scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday December 17 in Washington township homemakers group to discuss meal planning and family nutrition.
Awards were made possible by Mrs. John Flading. Gold 4H elus pins were given to retiring county officers Frances Sojka Merie Blattner Elda Ruth McDowell and Joyce Gault and to current officers Misses Bauer Gerdes Knotek and Gamen. Miss Combs received a pearl 4H pin for her years of service to 4H work.
A 1944 report shows drivers under 18 accounted for six percent of all fatal traffic accidents.
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