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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1949

Page

4

Record of Moral Reckoning In History

Editorial notes moral history shows nations and individuals think they are exceptions. It states wickedness will be broken like a tree, citing a biblical verse Do 24.20 to reinforce accountability and justice for all.

California

Vigilant reflections on liberty and looming fiscal strain

A column muses on patience and economy, notes non recurring stimuli, and warns that bold spending could mirror Britain’s bankruptcy. It recalls Jefferson and Adams dying on July 4 1826 and urges prudent government, road safety, and restrained celebration of independence.

Thomas Jefferson John Adams

Rambles at Mt Vernon and Arlington in summer heat

A Washington traveler recalls visiting Mt Vernon and Arlington National Cemetery on a hot day. He shares meeting a Hindoo doctor from India en route to Iowa, notes the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ceremony, and reflects on the views of American history and foreign visitors.

Madras University America London England Medical College of the State University of Iowa New York Washington Paris Mt Vernon India Mr. Vernon Iowa Georgetown Fort Myer Arlington Virginia Arlington National Cemetery United States

Mount Vernon Visit Sparks Reflections on Washington History

The author tours Washington DC and Mt Vernon noting the Pentagon, notable homes in Georgetown and Alexandria, and the George Washington Masonic Memorial. He observes Fort Myer and the homes of General Bradley and General Vandenberg, reflects on Washington's legacy, and plans to write more from Chicago.

Pentagon Georgetown Alexandria Fort Myer Bradley Army Vandenberg Army Air Force Robert £. Lee George Washington

Fragmentary financial note with unsettled figures

The snippet shows varied dollar amounts including 2.00 3.75 and 7.00 with references to payable or ad related terms, but lacks full context or clear action. No identifiable persons, organizations, or dates are present to anchor a proper news item.

Riders of the Whistling Pines at Fox Theatre

Rene Autry stars as the Worlds Wonder Horse Champion in a musical Western adventure with the Forest Rangers at the Fox Theatre in Columbia. Patricia White Jimmy Lloyd Doug Dumbrille the Cass County Boys and the Pinafores are prominently cast as the Worlds Greatest Cowboy faces a new challenge.

Rene Autry Astride Champion The Forest Rangers Columbia

No Fisherman Marry No Fisherman

Delphine and Hans Olsen return to Delphine’s home to reveal their marriage to her disapproving mother. The Swede fisherman and a gas soldier reveal love crossed by a family vow against marriages to fishermen. Delphine insists on pride in her husband as the mother confronts the reality of new paths.

Hans Delphine Delphine Hans Raoul Hans Olsen Florida Madame Broussard LeBlew Atlantic Houma New Orleans Camp Shelley United States Raoul Come Das

Edgar Farriers Host To Supper Guests

Talleyrand June 3. Ed Farrier and family hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Omer Crawford and others at the Farrier home. Numerous visits, birthday celebrations, and social gatherings are noted among local residents.

Edgar Farriers George Bond Talleyrrand Omer Crawford Pegey Betty Ruth Clem Chalupa Cyril Greiner John W.greiner Linda Sue Bond Loyd Ferns Edgar Farrier Community Card Club Leland Sheets Bill van Sickle Duane Crawford Sheets Bloomfield Ill Otto Sheets Washington Clarence Kiefer Jo Ann Anna Mae Robert Dean Anton Buck Judy Ann Zeno Kiefer Susan Buck Harold Bray Richland Adrian Talleyrand Junior Knotterius Gary Ellen Mike Tinnis George Klett Omer Klett John Kiefer Robert Sheets George Wright Floyd Horning Reynolds Sigourney Kenneth Sheets Raymond Kiefer Junior Bettler Omer Adams Packwood Kenneth Hubert Sheets Carol Lyle Conklin George Bonds

Ruth Graber Attends Camp At Ottumwa

Ruth Graber and several Eicher church youths attend the Mennonite young people's retreat at Camp Arrowhead near Ottumwa from Sunday to Wednesday. Local visits include Glen Bloomberg home Mediapolis and Ottumwa stops with friends and relatives. Lancaster visitors appear in the text.

J. J. Rich Stringtown Ruth Graber Eicher Church Camp Arrowhead Ottumwa Marvin Widmer Dianne Elizabeth Widmer Harlan Glen Bloomberg Mediapolis Ethan Brooks Bill Deaton Ottumw Albert Graber Peter Widmer Jake Martha Wargler Joe W. Rich Crawfordsville Norma Widmer Juanita Hirshey Jr John Horst Lancaster Galen

Adventurer Tracks Outlaw Through Timber and Skies

A rugged pioneer pursues an outlaw through tall timber while also piloting a plane to protect forests. He intones Western melodies, delivering a rugged frontier vignette centered on perseverance and survival.

Gene John’ English

Independence Day moments and farm work across towns

The note recalls a Wednesday afternoon scene with Herb Swan helping Johenry Mast lift hay last week near Camp Arrowhead by Ottumwa. David Allen Graber and Max Graber drove there Sunday night as part of a family scene while an editorial comments that the toughest problem for the average American family is not money but living together.

Widmer Herb Swan Johenry Mast David Allen Graber Max Graber Camp Arrowhead Ottumwa

Door Hinges Prevent Stainless Steel Bleed onto Doors

Stainless steel door hinges resist bleeding onto door surfaces. The hardware design aims to avoid staining and keep doors clean and smooth.

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