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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1949
Page
4
Editorial from July 6 1949 contrasts wisdom and knowledge noting wisdom is charitable and helpful while knowledge puffs up. The piece argues charity builds others up and urges readers to prioritize benevolence in judgment and action.
A column critiques public opinion as still influential yet underutilized to curb waste and extremist action. It argues for vocal citizen engagement to stop communism and government overreach, while noting Iowa Polk County tax revaluations rising by 21 million with assurances taxes won’t rise overall.
Funeral services for Charles Augustus Richards aged 75 were conducted Tuesday at his Merrimac area home and at 2 36 pm at the Church of God in Green Mound. Zehr Funeral Home arranged arrangements and Rev Ardell Hughes led the service with soloist Mrs Lorena Martin.
Rich performed at the piano as the funeral procession proceeded with casket bearers led by Arthur and other listed mourners.
The Washington Evening Journal publishes in Washington Iowa with staff including Shannon & Co publishers R E Shannon managing editor and Dave Bilder business manager. Editors Cowden Morris W J Shannon and Max Marble advertising manager. Plant superintendent and daily publication schedule noted with holidays. Subscription rates listed for local carrier and year terms.
Engagement announced at a Riverside party for Jean Gault and Dick Haskins both of Des Moines. Wedding date set for July 17 with pink and white decor and festive bingo and card games. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Osborne and family who plan a South Carolina visit.
At the hospital admitted yesterday are Phillip Crawford of Winfield surgical Elizabeth Turner of R2 surgical Ross Day of Brighton surgical. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Don ild Smithburg of Washington welcomed a son at 6 20 p m Mr and Mrs Alab Barclay of Washington welcomed a son at noon Today Mr and Mrs S P Sorenson of Washington welcomed a daughter at 4 15 a m.
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