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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1947
Page
5
A reflective editorial notes that while one may not grow egotistical from viewing the starry panorama, a father shapes and upholds them. It cites Psalm 8:3 to praise divine power and wisdom reflected in the heavens and the works of creation.
The column notes Iowa marks its 100th anniversary in the Union and touts the state’s rich farmland, education prowess, and civic progress. It praises Governor Blue public relations efforts and cites a Washington Post editorial praising Iowa’s bounty and self-reliance.
Crawfordsville Jan 3 The Methodist Youth Fellowship held a watch party at the Howard Anderson home with visiting and games and dainty refreshments served by Mrs. Anderson. Also notes of local visits, hospital, and family gatherings in the area.
Brighton reports a New Year dinner and party hosted at Verle Koch home six miles southeast of town with guests including Dr. and Mrs. M. L. McCreedy and several local couples. Fire crews responded to a Schafer home blaze caused by spontaneous combustion of packing waste, preventing spread to nearby buildings.
Mrs. Alice Edmondson aged 12 longtime resident of Columbus Junction died Wednesday in Phoenix Arizona after a brief illness and a fractured hip. She taught in Louisa county schools and lived on her husband R Fr Edmondson’s farm. Surviving are a stepdaughter and two stepsons in Iowa and Phoenix. Burial will be in Columbus City cemetery with the date to be announced. Mrs. Edmondson was a Methodist church member.
The name Davy Jones is linked to duppy ghosts in West Indian folklore and the sailor Jonah in sea legend, a pairing that explains the mythical ruler of the ocean’s depths.
Cook potatoes in their jackets to maximize food value. Boiling is best, baking is satisfactory. After cooking in skins, parsley, mash, cream, or hash browns can be prepared.
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