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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1952

Page

7

Editorials Reflections on Politics and Public School Faith

A collection of opinion snippets and observations on politics, media, and public education. The piece critiques instant gratification in faith and governance, notes voter turnout on a school bond, mocks fox hunting costs, warns against miracle leaders, and contrasts democratic responsibility with propaganda from various newspapers. It cites figures, institutions, and historical references to urge citizen engagement and skepticism of demagogues.

Wellman Garden Club Supports Polio Drive and News

The Wellman Garden Club met Friday January 15 with Mrs Ruth Bidwell hosting. Officers reported finances and voted a gift for the March of Dimes. Mrs Eilis Rickey shared photos from her husband’s Red Cross trip. Hostess Mrs Erma Rugg invited next meeting in the Methodist church Fellowship room with guest day and out of town speaker. Members served snacks to 47 attendees.

Mrs. Bidwell Wellman Garden Club Wellman Weillman Garden Club Ruth Bidwell Lula Redlinker Treasury Eilis Rickey Red Cross Erma Rugg Methodist Church Oun Oout Josie Yoder

New York Doctors End Laxative Habit Plan

Five physicians report a method to stop using laxatives by a gradual taper using Carter's Little Liver Pills plus daily water and a fixed schedule. The program claims to restore natural regularity after three weeks and avoids habit forming drugs.

New York Carter

Davenport obituary fragment recalls Hurial survivor line

A fragment notes Hurial survived by his wife and two children, a son and a daughter, with burial or death location listed as Davenport.

Hurial Davenport

Junction TT Chapter Observes Founders Day

The Junction Milo Chapter CX of the PEO Sisterhood observed Founders Day at the home of Mrs. G W Weber after a 6 30 p m dinner Monday Jan 21. Mrs Donald Howell and Mrs Fay Foster led the program with Mrs Julian Mankins Mrs Robert Reaney and Martha Butler assisting with serving.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction G. W. Weber Donald Howell Fay Foster Julian Mankins Robert Reaney

Local families and friends bid farewell and share visits

Committee member Mr Tom Guffey and family plan to move from the Tennessee neighborhood to a newly purchased property near Tetts. A farewell party was held last week. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Lonnie Todd staying with Mrs R A Hueh and family in Phoenix Arizona. Minta Dillon of Centerville visited with Mr and Mrs Dillon and family. Mr and Mrs J W Swindle of Little Rock Ark visited the Donnichsen family en route from Hanna Wyoming to Macomb Illinois. Mrs W E K Finke hosted the Shellbark club Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Scott Mankenhorn celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a January 11 dinner for relatives.

Merc Tom Guffey Tennessee Tetts J. W. Swindle Little Rock Ark KR Donnlchsen Hanna Wyo Macomb, al W. EK. Finke Scott Mankenhorn

Lazy bivalves lie on their sides in nature

Oysters and scallops are described as lazy bivalves that rest on one side in their native environment while most bivalves stand erect on their shell edges.

Unusual Flight: Martial Eagle Flies With Legs Hanging Down

A South African martial eagle is observed flying with its legs extended downward. Wildlife officials note the behavior as uncommon and discuss potential reasons for the wings and leg posture during flight.

South Africa

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