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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1946
Page
4
A July 6 1946 editorial uses Hosea 10 8 to warn that evil men and nations cannot escape their own wickedness. The piece frames political folly as a moral warning.
A July Fourth raft trip on Lake Odessa features Jim Stewart’s float powered by four poles. Participants include Lee Holland and Dan Wolfe. bull heads counted at 18 with many more lost. The column also muses on politics, stamps, and local observations of river changes and public figures.
A court exchange notes the presumption of innocence while a defendant questions the drive to convict. A United Press item recalls Benjamin Bauer who leapt into Lake Michigan to save a cat, only to discover he cannot swim after rescuers explain his memory lapse.
Peas are best frozen using recommended varieties such as Thomas Laxton Little Marvel Glazier Gradus. Select peas at proper maturity to avoid tough quality delays. Wash pods, shell, scald shelled peas a minute in boiling water then cool a minute. Pack in 1 brine by dissolving salt in cold water and freeze promptly.
In the notice Bert Campbell is listed for Sunday school at 9 a m and morning worship at 11 a m. The official board will meet immediately after for reorganization with Eugene Stephens as chairman and Charles Rademaker as secretary. Youth Fellowship meets at 1 p m with Pastor O J Fix.
Vermonters reportedly use maple sap as a water substitute for coffee. A fresh egg sinks flat, a stale egg stands, and an old egg rises to the surface in water. Floorwalker notes stockings on the 83rd floor, Miss.
Paulette Goddard stars as Kitty with Ray Milland in Mount Paramount's romantic comedy set in 18th century London. The film adapts Rosamond Marshall's best seller and features Patric Knowles Reginald Owen Cecil Kellaway Constance Collier Sara Allgood. It follows a penniless cockney waif transformed to high society through a Gainsborough portrait and royal intrigue.
The Valley Ladies Aid society met at the church with ten members quilting and piecing a quilt. Rev. Milo Phillips led the devotional. June reports were presented by Mrs. Hetih Daering and Mrs. Elsie Mayer. The ice cream social raised 42 dollars. Next meeting is July 17 at the church.
Karen Berkhoff daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Berkhoff celebrated her sixth birthday on June 29 at the family home. Six guests attended the party with refreshments and a decorated cake featuring six candles as the honoree unwrapped her present.
The girls attended the matines and returned to the Berkholf home where pictures were taken marking birthday gifts and a family gathering.
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