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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1950
Page
5
An editorial mix recalls Abraham Lincoln era thoughts on life and democracy while debating modern culture and public spirit. It laments materialism, praises civic virtue, and urges focus on people over population growth in a small town setting.
A large crowd attended the funeral of Mrs. Emma Graber at the Eicher church on Tuesday afternoon in Noble. The service reflected community tribute to the deceased.
Graber known in the neighborhood settled there for years before retirement to Wayland. Families such as Leichty Nebel Yoder Goff Rich Boshart and others were seen in Davenport Iowa City Wayland Trenton and nearby areas for birthdays visits and social calls during a recent week.
When burning winter trash lay the fire in an open space on bare ground to prevent scorching trees and shrubs from the heat given off.
Brighton Study Club held a guest day at the home of Mrs. Edgar Wise with Ed Whitecre giving a talk and painting demonstration. Local residents and families, including the Scheeler and Duttweiler households, were noted in social visits and birthday celebrations across the community.
The Homemakers club met Thursday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Sam Munson presiding. An earlier necktie making session led by Mrs Neill Trotman drew members at 1 pm. Guests included Mrs Duane Johnson and daughter and Mrs Morgan. A potluck supper is planned for March 13 at 6 pm at Taylor school, election day, with ten or eleven members present. The March meeting will be with Mrs Harvey Holden.
A two-building flower festival in Donna highlights a lush display of tropical gardens and unusual arrangements. Notable entries include "Hor de la Siesta" and "Glenn McCarthy's Greens" with palm leaf backdrops, bamboo canes, and a pool centerpiece. Local residents and visitors discuss interactions with travelers and a crackdown on undocumented workers amid broader Valley advertising plans.
Fishermen learn sharp hooks matter for fast penetration while a bank notice from Washington State Bank in Iowa notes an obligation and signatures. The article discusses hook types, sharpening methods, and safety checks, followed by a dated bank instrument acknowledging execution of a resolution by the bank's president and cashier.
At a regular stockholders meeting on January 8 1950 in Washington Iowa the bank adopted an amendment replacing Article II with a new Article III: authorized capital stock set at 100000 dollars divided into 1000 shares of 100 dollars each.
Rog er F Warin Iowa state director of the United States savings bond division announced the 1950 campaign will be the Independence drive. It runs May 15 through July 4 with the Liberty Bell as the symbol and save for your independence as the slogan. State and county quotas will be announced later and set by a known formula from previous drives.
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