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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1947
Page
5
A 1947 editorial admonishes readers not to worship material idols. It warns against worthy but misplaced goals and unworthy ideals, citing a Bible verse about idols having mouths but speaking nothing and eyes yet seeing nothing.
A. J. Morgan, longtime Clay township farmer and Washington county supervisor, advocated a conservation lake on Honey Creek in the 1940s. He proposed a dam about 600 feet long between sections 19 and 20, anchored by limestone, forming a lake covering about two sections and draining roughly twenty sections through springs feeding Honey Creek.
A Centerville reader recalls 50 years ago when four to seven dollar rents funded basic homes for large families. The note contrasts granddad’s cheaper living with modern costs, referencing stamps shortages and shifts in wages, while weaving in quotes from figures like Churchill and Roosevelt about economic conditions and press freedom.
A medical science professor asks a student how much of a drug should be given to a patient. The student answers five grams. Moments later the student raises his hand to change his answer. The professor coldly notes the patient has been dead for forty seconds.
Two brothers an acclaimed pitcher and a minister reunite after years apart. The minister complains about pay disparity given his years in college and seminary, while the pitcher notes his salary of 30 thousand. The punchline explains it is “all in the delivery” with a cigarette joke about a lighter.
The exchange features an explorer claiming to be surrounded by natives making savage cries and striking the ground with clubs. A bored listener mocks and a misfit comment about baking cake appears, followed by instructions in broken English about adding and beating ingredients.
Betty Janes sights playful green snakes during a country visit. Mother warns of danger and urges caution as the child admires nature.
A man explains to a woman that he gave up drinking smoking dancing and billiards at her request. He confirms the changes and admits he did not marry her, arguing he could do better after his reforms. Ian is the person referenced in the confession.
Two prominent men at a nudist camp argued over a dispute, escalating into a heated exchange. One man lost his temper, prompting others to intervene as observers described the incident.
A fragment describes a tense street moment with shouting and a restraining hand as onlookers react. The dialogue warns to calm down and keep appropriate attire, ending mid-scene in Vol. 1.
Mrs. Merle Crossett and children joined by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Saunders family hosted supper. The Mangolds and J Mangold plus Lee attended meals with the McCartney family near Ainsworth. Various residents visited Ottumwa and Perry Deal homes. Phoebe Banks stayed with her daughter Charlie Mayer. Trier family also hosted visitors.
Grandview locals report Aly and Mrs Bud Nickell visiting the Will Kitermiller home Sunday evening. Mrs Ernie Wetrich spent Tuesday evening at the parental Albert Walton home.
Walton sickness noted. Mr and Mrs Delbert Maxwell visited Mrs O L Blake in Washington. The Maxwells and Lloyd Built family with Marjorie spent a couple of weeks in McAllen Texas. Mr and Mrs Ward Wetrieh visited at the Will Kobger nmeler home Monday evening.
Mr and Mrs Donald Ross and children from Albia have moved into the Orville Griggs House to help with farm work this year. Sunday dinner guests at the Clarence Lynn home included the Ross family and relatives. The Comrade class at West Chester Sunday school enjoyed a Griggs hosted party.
Mrs. Charles Rose acted as hostess to Riverside Fortnightly club members at her home. An afternoon of sociability featured refreshments served by Mrs. Rose with help from Mrs. Earl Hart and Mrs. Earl Walton.
Herman Talmadge takes the oath as Georgia governor-elect after the assembly named him. Gov. Ellis Arnall refuses to recognize the action, pledging to stay in office until lieutenant governor-elect M. E. Thompson is qualified. Talmadge supporters clash with Arnall loyalists in the governor’s ante room.
Mrs Earl Walton leads a group including Mrs Elmer Scherrer Mrs Earl Hart Mrs Mine Knittel Mrs Clement Daut remont and Mrs Harry Colvin with the hostess for an afternoon event on Thursday January 22.
Mr and Mrs Otto Lamansky hosted a miscellaneous shower for Ruth Wolf a post office employee and niece of Mrs Lamansky. The event celebrated her marriage to Bernard Mottet of West Pleasant Plain with guests including Leland Horton and family. Wolf has resigned and Roger Arnold takes her post.
Mr and Mrs Cir Sodergren hosted the Progress club at a cooperative dinner in Wayland on Monday evening. The event, once an annual affair, returned after the war with two roasted home formed centerpieces. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Boller, Mr and Mrs Eldred Berkshire, and others.
Mrs Gib Sechantz, Mr and Mrs Ronald Roth, Dr and Mrs J R McKirahan, Dr and Mrs C C Wyse, Mr and Mrs A B Magdefrau, Mr and Mrs A C Wenger, Mrs Lydia Rittler, Mr and Mrs QO C Boshart, Mr and Mrs Gerald Sharpe, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Alliman, Mr and Mrs F G Hixson, Mrs Lyle Zehr, Mrs Edith Boshart and Jim Rohnert Sodergren, Mr and Mrs Richard Sodergren appear in a long social directory of area residents for a local event.
A basic kitchen tip notes bread stays fresh for at least seven days when stored in the refrigerator. This guidance emphasizes extending shelf life and reducing waste through cold storage.
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