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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1948
Page
4
A collection of short editorial observations urges self improvement through faith and disciplined living. It discusses the wage of peace over war, hospital pressures from nursing shortages and insurance, nursing as a noble field, and praise for American transportation and civilization. It cites reactions from newspapers and public figures on government, punishment, and social morals.
The document shows cash on hand and in banks totaling 299,500.00 with other figures including 61,769.54 and 1,822.7, alongside reserves of 2.76 and totals of 1,055,016.50. It notes loans in process, undivided profits of 10,619.79, and insured accounts up to 5,000.00 per member with additional reserve amounts 50,500.00 and 4,784.98 2,677.16 totaling 1,055,010.50.
Nostalgic reminiscence recalls bobsled parties and sleigh bells, contrasting past winter travel by horses with modern autos. The piece notes a hazardous southward trip ending with a car off the road near Donnelson, Iowa, plus a lighter tale of burned stockings from a gas heater and a long road to town in zero weather.
A speaker recalls a song that left a benediction and a wish to sing as it moved them. They describe a canvas glowing with evening colors and a brush that speaks where words fail. The piece links art to healing for war-torn hearts and anxious minds.
West Point alumnus promoted from second to first lieutenant with a June 1945 commission. Stationed at Guam with the 28rd fighter squadron of the 76th fighter group. He is nephew of Hugo Morris and Ralph Morris and plans a return to the U.S. for reassignment to a jet fighter group.
A brief note of thanks expresses gratitude for the gifts from others and the joy they bring, hoping life’s blessings continue for those generous contributors.
In Bellevue Iowa a four year old girl Candace Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Williams was killed Saturday when a truck driven by Marvin Herrig backed out of an alley near their home Final rites were being planned and no inquest was planned
Farmer R. B. Dawson has purchased the Claud Ross residence on South Hill and plans to move in with his wife from the farm early this spring. Dan Wehmeyer and Ruth Bradley Wehmeyer observed their 54th wedding anniversary at their Second Street home, with Ruth’s twin sister Orpha Bradley Kern and George Kern marking their golden anniversary. James D. M. Morris, a graduate.
Firemen ruled a defective gas stove caused a blaze in Midland Michigan that killed Ethel Miller 44 and her four children John 2 James 6 Dorothy 5 and Margaret 3 The father Bertron Miller 47 escaped with minor burns after leaping from a window as fuel oil heater ignited gas in the kitchen and the home burned in minutes.
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