Editorials reflect on leadership and 1948 progress
The piece surveys moral cautions on rumor and speech, notes 1948 internal improvements at the Washington Evening Journal, and forecasts 1949 economics amid inflation and possible recession. It recalls the California forty-niners a century ago and contrasts gold rush era with modern agriculture. The column ends with a playful local quip about rules and restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Hollywood
Cape Horn
Panama
New Year Fresh Start Theme Prompts Bright Reflections
A nostalgic column urges readers to turn the page on January 1 and make a fresh start. It ponders resolutions, cites a wallet recovery tale from Washington, humorous driver license antics, and a child's view of church service length.
New Year Reflections From Washington Columnist
Bruce Cowden reflects on New Year's rituals and resolutions while praising Washington for 1949. He recalls parties, church services, travel misadventures, and the sense of community that makes the town prosper, ending with hopeful wishes for residents.
Which They Will All Contribute Much to a Better Life
Fragmentary line notes a hopeful aim as part of a broader editorial or speech urging collective effort for improved living and a improved world. The readable text emphasizes shared responsibility and forward-looking optimism.
Highland Township Raises $91 For Home
Highland Center reports 91 dollars raised for the Iowa Children’s Home Society after a solicitation by Highland Two. Mrs. Herbert Campbell chaired the drive with helpers in multiple districts. Mrs. Floyd Martin and girls joined as dinner guests at the George home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Township
Eula Mae Coon
Highland Center
Dec
Highland Two
Iowa
Herbert Campbell
Floyd Martin
The
George
Christmas family gatherings stretch across Haskins area
Local families from Murphy Coon to Coon and Carson households shared Christmas and holiday meals across Washington, Davenport, West Chester, and nearby towns. Numerous relatives visited homes, exchanged gifts, and attended village dinners and programs reflecting a busy holiday season.
Move Snow Effort Futile Amid Fast Falling Flakes
Crawfordsville reports heavy snowfall on December 31 with merchants attempting to clear walks and station drives but near impossible as snow falls faster than it can be removed. Travelers seek repairs and wish for the trip’s end. Local Christmas cards include Winter Wonderland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Iowa
Robert Wells
Waldo Wells
Charles Wells
Christmas Eve Dinner and Local Fire Report
Christmas Eve dinner at the Lyle Godfrey home in Washington. The Milton White home hosted Mr and Mrs John White and Jerry on Christmas night with gifts for all. A fire at Home Lumber Co was extinguished after a light bulb ignited ground feed dust. no water used. Federated Presbyterian young people held a gathering with eighteen attendees including sponsors. Rev Clifford Ott hosted holiday week end guests Dr and Mrs Stanley Dussdieker and family from Des Moines. Humboldt visitors Thomas Hamner and Margaret Hall joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Godfrey
Washington
John White
Jerry
Milton White
Home Lumber Co
Federated Presbyterian
Thomas Hammer
Margaret Hall
Humbolt
Clifford Ott
Stanley Dusdieker
Des Moines
Nighttime sock mending tips with a lighted flashlight
When darning at night use a lighted flashlight to mend socks. This habit reduces eye strain and helps perform the task more easily.
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Journal
Oskaloosa Herald
Iwiip
Karen Kay
Bruce Cowden
Old
Fez Club
Rotary Club
Chicago
All In
Khim
William Paley
Barbara Cushing
U. S
New York Dress Institute
Stanley Mortimer
International
Blondie
Dagwood
Chic Young
Dixie Dugan
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
Santa
Wm. Martin
West Chester
Ernest Wagner
John Wagner
Melvin Soukup
Walter Owens
Davenport
Samuel Murphy
Leo Carson
Sidney Coon
Carson
Ira Coon
Verne Landis
Anamosa
Victor Stacy
Wayland
Warren Lewis
Iowa City
Raymond Stacy
Brighton
Albert Montgomery
Fairfield
W. R. Murphy
Wim. Murphy
John Krotz
Joe Krotz
Milford Cook
Jim
Fox
Harold Moore
Linda
Perry
Charles Thompson
Bill Patterson
Dorothy Davidson
Irvin White
Charles Soukup
Vernon Tucker
Court House
J. A. Raymond
Washington, Iowa
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