National Editorial Association Framed in 1946 Chronicle
National Editorial Association noted in a 1946 issue dated Friday January 18. The brief item marks an organizational entry in the national press landscape with archival significance.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1946
Page
4
Faith and Hope for Perpetual World Peace
A concise reflection on peace across eras urging faith and prayer for lasting global serenity. It cites scripture from Leviticus 26:6 promising peace in the land. The message blends historical perspective with a spiritual appeal for safety and calm.
New Rock Island Rail Line to Shape Modern Freight Runs
The Rock Island line south of Washington will soon under construction, reflecting a shift to fast long haul freight. Heavy machinery enables rapid build with a focus on efficiency, while prior small towns fade from revenue plans in favor of nationwide routes and competitive bus service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Washington
Paris-Centerville
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes at State Theatre
The State Theatre opens Sunday with MGM drama Our Vines Have Tender Grapes starring seven year old Margaret OBrien and five year old Jackie Butch Jenkins. The film follows Wisconsin farming life and family bonds as critics hail OBrien as a standout young actress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret O’brien
Jackie
Butch”’ Jenkins
M-G-M
State Theatre
Young Margaret
Margaret
Angel
Wisconsin
Jackie Jenkins
George Victor Martin
Robinson
Wellman Notes Ailing Local Resident and Lodge Installations
Mrs. Mabel Popham recovering from a recent car accident at Mercy hospital Iowa City. Lorraine Kos R N assists at Dr Miller office for two weeks. The I O O F and Rebekah lodges installed officers for the coming year with N G Chase Millice V G Bert Tandy R S N G Jay White L S N G Mervin Rugg R S V G Omer Green L S V G named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Mayer
Wellman
Mabel Popham
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Lorraine Kos
R. N
Rebekah
N. G
Chase Millice
V. G
Bert Tandy
Jay White
Mervin Rugg
Omer Green
Stringtown Notes Social Visits Brush Work In Town
Stringtown residents report brush cutting along roadsides this week. Louis Graber returned from Kansas City after a two week visit. The Widmer family and J J Rich hosted and visited with multiple neighbors. Evelyn Widmer helped with housework at the Freyenberger home. Neil Pickens from Washington spent days with the Widmer family and attended Stringtown school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringtown
Louis Graber
Kansas City
Marvin Widmer
Peter Widmer
Edna Widmer
Boshart
Wayland
Noah Widmer
Norma
J. J. Rich
Peter R. Graber
Evelyn Widmer
Ezra Freyenberger
Roselie Yeder
Iowa City
Marvin Wedmer
Albert Graber
Earl Bachman
Raymond Rich
Little Neil Pickens
Washington
Galen Widmer
P T A Plans Schoolhouse Event At Sandy Hook
At Sandy Hook on January 18 the P T A committee met to plan the schoolhouse program. News notes mention a new girl arriving at Hap Guy’s home and other local happenings including students back at Ames and Pella colleges after vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
Carl Corpman
Clifford
Harry Anderson
Phyllis
Washington
Virginia Arnold
Maurice Ferrier
Maurice Mineart
Ames
Pella
Brighton R. 1 residents make moves amid river trouble
Mr and Mrs Wayne Savage visit relatives in California. Kosker Borkoski attended a Washington call on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Grosscup moved to their Brighton property while Morris Lemleys took the farm vacated by the Grosscups. The Skunk River is running high and the road at Me-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Wetrich
John Kinsinger
Ward Wetrich
Harvey Wagamon
Ralph Bringman
O. G
Roy Johnson
S. C. Love
Rebekah
Noble Grand
Aline Millice
V. G
Viola Bash
Leila Goodwin
Mae Wetrich
Treas
Evie Zillmer
Helen Tihrig
Bessie Capper
Allie Green
Ruth Bringman
Olivia Sehlabaugh
Alma Huber
TI. G
Clara Eckhardt
Eva Wagamon
Lillian Glantz
Ethel Rugg
Mabel Thiessen
W. J. Wade
California
Duane
U. S. Navy
Elwin Wade
Pacific
Wade
William Stricker
Jack Ross
Lester Reber
Kalona
Leo Brown
Reber
Coast Guard
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton R. 1
Wayne Savage
Kosker Borkoski
Washington
Clarence Grosscup
Brighton
Morris Lemleys
Grosscups
Skunk
Bridges Closed as Fire Destroys Leeper House Farm
Fire swept the old John Luers farm Saturday morning destroying the house occupied by Clifford Leeper. Nearby, Kains and Brinton bridges were closed earlier. Washington visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Roman Borkoski and grandson Richard Brown, while Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Turnipseed visited their son Loran and family near South English on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kains
Brinton
John Luers
Clifford Leeper
Roman Borkoski
Richard Brown
Washington
Leslie Turnipseed
Loran
South English
Cleaning window glare from windshield at night
Dirty windshields raise glare from headlights at night. Specks of dirt scatter light rays creating a foggy effect on approaching vehicles.
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