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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1948
Page
4
A long reader column reflects on political engagement, the two party system, and local caucuses, warning against apathy and radical infl uence while urging responsible participation and good government at home. It also recalls L S Patterson, praising his tolerance and community service.
A Journal page from May 23, 1928 features Washington high school graduates, 75 strong, with reminiscences of Merritt McDaniel and others now living in the area. The piece recalls old football glory, marriages and divorces, and storm damage near Crawfordsville with local relief efforts by Washington Inc. and the Red Cross led by Dr. F. W Eastwood.
Severe storm blast damages farms about three miles northwest of Crawfordsville. Mrs. Rickey Inghram dies from injuries hours after the wreck. The Sept 24, 1931 Journal front page documents the devastation and casualties.
Early morning visit in a Model T followed mud strewn roads from Crawfordsville to the storm area as Paul Gorham and I gathered material for the Journal. A second major item reported was Washington roval ry troop being called to Tipton to assist veterinarians conducting bovine tuberculin tests amid farmer resistance, with a photo taken at H. D. Cher- noted in the paper.
The heart warming tale of a sincere young priest and his influence on a young criminal debuts at the Fox Theater this Sunday. The story began as a Catholic novel by Marie Conway Deniler, then a Broadway stage play and a 1922 moving picture adaptation.
A science lesson notes growing clover in a jar with air pressure reduced to one fifth of normal to make leaves burst. Grace Stone describes an orchid cactus with ninety buds seen at church, while recalling July fourth dress traditions and pre-holiday shopping for hats and patent leather shoes.
A farmer poet Virnus N Bradford from Lebanon Missouri urges daily kindness to prevent others from stumbling. He writes that small oversights can cause falls and that keeping friends is essential to joy and a smooth journey through work and play. Life improves when one treats everyone with care along the route of daily life.
Riverside on June 29 Mrs Farr Walton hosted the Fortnightly club and guests at her home. Attendees included Mrs R H Heitzman Miriam Heitzman Mrs William Ingram Mrs W Cagley Mrs M J Wilkinson and Mrs C E Fitzsimmons. Ladies enjoyed a social afternoon and refreshments were served assisted by Mrs Harry Colvin and Mrs Hubert Doud.
Starring Coleen Moore, the Republic version of the film preserves its long time appeal. Donald Barry plays the young criminal and Tom Brown portrays the priest with Dale Evans in the female lead. Lou Brock serves as associate producer for Slippy McGee under Al Kelley directing.
Riverside residents share news of visits, migrations, and celebrations. Mrs. Bushek hosts a bridge party with prizes going to Mrs. Kron and Knittel. New baby girl born to Delbert and Mrs. Flynn. extended family ties in Riverside, Dallas, and Minneapolis noted.
New York describes itself as the cocoa capital and the New York cocoa exchange oversees price regulation for the entire chocolate industry. The exchange sets standards and coordinates market activity affecting cacao producers and manufacturers nationwide.
John Harrison of Boston engaged in commercial rope production in 1630, one of the first industries in colonial America.
Scenic Iowa City Iowa Falls known in pioneer days as Nocksylvania and at White's Mills lies along a limestone gorge where the Iowa river narrows under walls rising over 700 feet. The city covers more than 40 acres of parks and, incorporated in 1856, reports a population of about 5 300.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles for Shannon Wider Co Pubishers Rn K Shannon Managing Editor Dave Elder Business Manager Bruce Cowden Editor Charles Morris News Editor WJ Shannon Advertising Manager Max Marble Plant Superintendent with publication details and subscription rates for carrier and mail, including advance payment requirement.
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