Editorial Reflection on Narrow Path and Joyful Life
A religious editorial cites Psalm 16 11 to praise the narrow path yet emphasize the destina tion beyond praise. The writer frames faith as guiding life toward fullness of joy in God’s presence.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1947
Page
4
Telephone service and public interest in postwar era
A local column discusses wartime and postwar issues including public health remedies, political shifts, labor tensions, unemployment trends, and the strained telephone industry. It notes rising demand for phones, equipment shortages, and calls for continued patience as service struggles persist into 1947.
Four year olds doubt Santa after a darkened tree tale
A auntie warns a four year old to be good or Santa will darken the tree light. The child senses a short in the lights and doubts Santa, while other notes mention Dr. Masson’s hospital stay, Vesper Bennett’s recovery, and local updates on The White House renovations. W. C. Fields’ death prompts reminiscence and hopes to preserve his images. Mrs. R. B. Young and Mrs. Scott Wilcox mourn Blue Island arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Santa’ Claus
H. F. Masson
Vesper Bennett
Directors and cashier report cash balances
Frank L. Kos as Cashier Correct-Attest reports balances of 50,000.00 100,000.00 and 59,745.82 with John F. Foster Gee L. McDaniel and L. A. Holland serving as Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Foster Gee
L. McDaniel
L. A. Holland
Auntie Young Remembered For Cheerful Help To Youth
Longtime resident known as Auntie Young who helped and mentored many youths in Blue Island has died. She and Louisa taught and lived together for years at a West Madison Street home, a place described as well ordered and full of personal items reflecting a life of care and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Island
Louisa
West Madison Street
Honors John Widmer At Farewell Dinner
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company operators hosted a farewell dinner for John Widmer. The event honored Widmer for his long service and dedication to the company and staff gathered to acknowledge his contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Widmer
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Farewell for Widner and Welcome for Flippen at Pines
A farewell for John Widner who is being transferred to Keokuk was held at The Pines. The event welcomed his successor H. G. Flippen from Fort Dodge with L. E. Gilette of Davenport as an out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Pines
John Widner
Keokuk
H. G.flippen
Fort Dodge
L. E. Gillette
Davenport
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