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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1948
Page
4
Editorial urges readers to honor and thank parents, noting youth often undervalues sacrifice wisdom and love. Cites Exodus 29 12 urging respect for father and mother and warns not to delay showing appreciation.
A column discusses urban cleanliness and health campaigns amid typhoid worries. It recalls Thomas Yoder's 21 year old death from water-borne infection, credits the Washington County Health Unit, and reflects on political loyalties and youth ethics lessons from New York City's junior high schools.
An economist warns the Marshall Plan, if enforced as required, would total billions and hit average communities hard. He cites town-by-town figures showing large sums for places such as New Ghalanm, University Park, Oskaloosa and others, arguing that wealthier towns cover the difference for poorer ones.
In Ramblings and Remnants the author recalls the January 13 1943 natural gas pipeline fire eight miles northeast of town. Local witnesses including Bob McFarlane recall the roar and flames rising 200 to 300 feet while repair crews restored service within days.
Mrs. Walter Haight recalls a late 19th century fire that destroyed frame buildings on the north side of the square, including the O. F. Haight store with chinaware and groceries. She places the event after 1890 and before Christmas, noting losses and the Haight family’s ties to Washington. Ed McGee corroborates a fire in 1891 or 1892 affecting the Turner second hand store.
The blaze began around 10:30 AM at a crossing of two natural gas pipelines near a service valve. Gas supply was cut off by closing gates at West Chester and the Iowa River, with flames continuing until the pipes burned out. Fire and noise diminished by mid afternoon.
Mrs Naomi Kephart reports Mr and Mrs Roy Kephart lost their home to a weekend fire and will live in a wash house this summer before building a new cottage. Neighbors helped move furnishings with no dishes broken. The blaze likely started on the roof as Mrs Kephart heard items drop above.
A collection of brisk notes and anecdotes from a local page includes a quip about women drivers and a cautionary tale of a young man who spoke on the topic. The item references a woman driving, then a modern Easter gift query, and a reminiscence of early Washington automobiles and old post office sites on South Marion and North Iowa avenues.
A comical scene shows a bunny head craft with socks used as ears. A humorous exchange follows about bending and dressing, ending with a mountain man's wife noting the clock striking thirteen and urging her husband to hurry, in a light anecdotal strip.
Mr and Mrs FE P Rich were guests of Mr and Mrs C N Goff in West Minister. They watched moving pictures of the Goff family trip through California and Mexico and reviewed places they visited last summer.
Instructions advise running a hot curling iron along folded edges of sandwich bags or waxed paper to seal wrapping airtight. The method is suggested for use with foods placed in the freezer as well.
The Lacour evangelistic group addressed Rotary noon gathering on Japan and spoke at the high school and junior college after musical numbers by the young ladies. Tonight features College of Character at 6:45 and a 7:30 concert before Mr. Lacour's talk on The Secret of A Great Life. Prayer meetings are scheduled tomorrow morning across four units with listed hostesses.
The Iowa State Printing Board will meet in Des Moines on March 12 1948 to receive bids for 40 000 copies of Iowa licensed auto dealers book 30 000 Feeding Dairy Cows booklets 20 000 Meet the Challenge of the Future and 20 000 Windbreaks for Iowa Farmsteads plus other miscellany printing Bids close at 10 90 am and will be opened for award The board may reject all bids Specifications available from Sherman W Needham Superintendent of Printing State House Des Moines IA
The amount of light changes with daylight and weather conditions. In bright sun under a tree the illumination is about 1000 foot candles, but drops quickly with clouds, snow, rain, sleet or sunset, affecting people with normal vision and those with limitations.
Fragmentary street and name items list buyers sellers and addresses including Mrs S and Mrs Charles Wilson with various street numbers and streets such as East Washington South Iowa Robert Speed Monroe and South Avenue. The text appears as partial names and addresses without a coherent narrative or complete transactions.
A description notes a plover with a hind toe and a rear power feature. The bird is reported in Europe and Asia.
Iron ore production reached 79 million tons last year, with the majority sourced from the ranges in Minnesota and Michigan. The report highlights strong output in these regions, reflecting sustained activity in the iron mining industry.
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