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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1946
Page
5
In a December 21 1946 issue editorial tone notes men escape danger in battle only to die in peaceful accidents. The piece reflects on fate and safety, quoting Psalm 4 8 about dwelling in safety and laments the paradox of risk in ordinary life.
The column rails at name calling and partisan blame while urging courts to arbitrate industrial disputes. It highlights figures like Ford’s losses and Studebaker strikes, cites W. E. Sherlock on four-leg enterprise, and notes unions’ impact on workers nationwide. Grand Rapids, Mich. press ends with a one-room Boston law office producing multiple governors.
A collection of light anecdotes and jokes about marriage, habits, and household quirks. Snappy lines about a tobacco pipe, a lengthened circuit metaphor, a professor’s absent mindedness, and a toothbrush color memory illustrate humorous domestic misunderstandings. The tone mimics a period humor column with short vignettes.
Audrey Putman treated coworkers at the Journal office for a birthday. Mr and Mrs R B Hamill of Crawfordsville celebrate 53 years of marriage, and Mr and Mrs A C Ruegger reach 42 years. Joyce Brewer marks her tenth birthday with the Brewer family. Maxine Guenther and Bly Guenther have birthdays. Josephine Oldfield and her daughter Mary celebrate today. Kathryn Bartosky and Charles Nicola join the Three Quarter Century club with milestone birthdays. Tomorrow brings anniversaries for Rohrer, Phillips, and White families. Cakes will feature four candles.
A fairy borrows money from busy men to avoid being seen as she slips past. In a Sunday school story a teacher asks what missionaries should teach cannibals first. The reply from a little girl is that cannibals should be taught to be vegetarians.
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Barbara Brinton and Linds Lintz and Karen James celebrate birthdays with families listed. Marilyn Miller turns 14 tomorrow in Crawfordsville. John Creech and Glen Watson mark eighth and birthday milestones. Kalona residents Kepler and others observe birthdays Sunday including Stout Schmitt Adams Prince Marsh Horr Westen Arthur.
Havre social column lists Mrs Rose Nebergall and Mrs Emma Hunst on Wednesday night visit to Mrs Lewis Hering. Mr Evert Wesien and family with guests on Thursday. Jesse Stout family and Roy Rogers family dined with relatives in Havre. Elmer Mason and family spent Sunday in Riverside visiting Mrs Jugenheimer and Mrs Krotz.
Evert Westen and family spent Sunday evening at the Martin Westen home in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McConahey recently drove to Texas for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Will Richards, sister of Mrs. McConahey, reported they arrived safely and found ideal weather. They are currently staying in Edeouch, Texas.
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