Adversity Faith Hope Message Cited in Editorial
Editorial reflects on adversity as temporary with a belief that God's children endure. It cites scripture Second Corinthians 4 9 to emphasize faith and love triumph over despair.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1951
Page
4
Editorial reflects on adversity as temporary with a belief that God's children endure. It cites scripture Second Corinthians 4 9 to emphasize faith and love triumph over despair.
The author details moving to 315 West Washington Street and setting up a den as a practical living space. He recalls the Harwood family history on Gospel Ridge, the shift from landlord dependence, and building plans from layout to finishing touches. He notes window fins, tradespeople, and evolving house styles amid weather and delays.
Per week by carrier in Washington value listed. Per year by carrier in Washington shown as 12.56 dollars. By mail in Iowa options include 3 months and 6 months with specified amounts. Outside Iowa 3 months shows a different rate. All subscriptions appear payable in advance.
The Jackpot at the State Theatre features Jimmy Stewart Barbara Hale in a Twentieth Century Fox film about a Midwestern junior department store executive who wins a $24000 prize bundle. The story inspired by John McNulty in The New Yorker follows Stewart and family as windfall reshapes life and humor. It warns that wealth does not guarantee happiness.
Hollywood’s famous rival youth gangs the Dead End Kids and the Little Tough Guys have formed a truce while filming the local art release You're Not So Tough. Director Joe May brokered the peace after days of on set tension. the Fox Theatre showcases the film.
The article notes Wolf the German Shepherd stars opposite Roy Rogers in Republic’s Trucolor film North of the Great Divide. It mentions Trigger the horse was rumored jealous, but the claim was unfounded.
A report notes that bakers represent the farmers' largest industrial buyer, purchasing nearly one billion dollars worth of produce each year. The relationship underscores the scale of demand from bakery sectors for farm goods.
Bruce Cowden recalls Owen Grecian and Ted Crone sharing memories of winter skating in Washington. They recount ponds like Jugenheimer's, Highland Park lake, and Crooked Creek, the thrill of crack the whip, rescues from holes, bonfires, and a shift to indoor rollers as movies and tech changed leisure.
President L. J. Kehoe and Secretary Les Hamil report about a volunteer parking agreement by about a hundred business and professional men to keep cars at least a block from the square on Saturdays. They praise cooperation for easing traffic and hope the approach continues to widen parking for shoppers and out of town visitors.
Mr Kehoe said paving of West Madison Street is likely in 1951 with assurances from state highway officials. Plans include highway No 1 between Kalona and Iowa City and Washington Brighton improvements. If weather and materials permit, the work aims to finish in 1951 creating a 14 mile gap to Kalona to be addressed.
Community reflections on the coming half century in Washington and the United States. The piece predicts major scientific advances, acknowledges potential woes, and argues that living conditions have improved since the century began. It expresses cautious optimism for future changes and progress.
John J Johnson of Pit 341 Military Police Co ZL Camp Rucker Alabama spent a seven day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson of Harper. A communication dated December 14 by Sgt Robert notes the visit.
Robert C. Kelley, RA 17245792, HV Mortar Co., 5th Cav Regt APO 201 Unit 1 c/o San Francisco Calif, was greeted in Korea by his aunt Mrs Arnold Tucker of Brighton. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Kelley living at 920 North 5th Street Washington.
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