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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
4
A column argues against war hysteria while urging reevaluation of American aims in Korea. It notes defense buildup costs, questions the goal of containing communism, and cites Eisenhower's Paris remarks. It laments lack of clear direction and reflects Midwest public concern.
Mrs Keith Barnes was re elected chairman for the Clay township women at a meeting in the Methodist church. Mrs O Dale Jones was elected vice chairman and publicity chairman. Anna Wilson and Kenneth Patterson spoke on cancer control and a film was shown. Muriel Collier spoke on wardrobe planning. Lola Ruth Farris of Cedar Falls spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Parris announce their son Bennie Farris, in Korea 18 months, will sail from Japan mid January and spend furlough here after reenlisting. Mrs Clara Smith and Minnie Crile of Wayland visit Edna Crile. John Atkinson of Crawfordsville moves to Albert Saunders farm. W A Poltein relocates to an apartment formerly Anns Williams, now Howard Reighard. World Day of Prayer planned by four Brighton churches at the Presbyterian church on Feb 29.
The Technicolor epic Jesse James stars Tyrone Power as the outlaw with Henry Fonda Randolph Scott and Nancy Kelly in supporting roles. Brian Donlevy co stars in this Zanuck production directed by Henry King at the Fox Theatre recreating the James gang era with famed train robberies and hold ups.
Merle Ballard and family moved six miles out on the gravel road to work for Cliff Bennett near Haskins. The family, described as quiet and hardworking, leaves behind three small children. Various local residents visit and share Sunday meals and gatherings in Riverside and Washington communities.
A letter says J Rothschild travels to Honolulu this week to spend six weeks in the Pacific climate. He has resided at the Elks Club in Los Angeles during winter and will stay at the Moana Hotel in Honolulu.
A home remedy advises using two heaping spoonfuls of Vicks VapoRub with a vaporizer or bowl of boiling water to ease coughs in children. The steamy treatment is said to soothe dry irritated membranes, relieve coughing, and improve breathing during colds.
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