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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1949
Page
4
A July 1949 editorial contemplates how even prominent individuals are forgotten while urging readers to live by God and conscience. It invokes the biblical line about a new king in Egypt who did not know Joseph and reflects on moral memory across generations.
The American Legion declares war on the Ku Klux Klan and urges self reliance while criticizing broad veteran benefits. Readers are urged to examine Taft Hartley era labor law effects and the role of organized minority influence in elections.
The column recalls the Capitol remodeling forcing both houses into cramped quarters and galleries closed to visitors. It parallels county courtroom plans in Washington County, notes bids and timelines for September term, and reflects on Senate debates over Mrs. Perle Mesta’s Luxembourg appointment and Vice President Barkley’s storytelling influence. Seersucker fashion attention ends the piece as the author travels from Washington Town to New York.
Gwen Ramseyer was honored at a Thursday lawn party and shower at Dorothy Putman’s home. Twenty five guests attended including out of town visitors Mrs. Karl Seibold, Mrs. Clayton Conrad and Mrs. Walter Hunt. Guests contributed recipes for a box and a scrapbook was made for the honoree while a green and white decor theme set the refreshments.
The author recalls seeing numerous drive in theaters across states near towns and cities, notes their brick or concrete walls facing roads, and describes families watching films from cushioned car seats. The piece also mentions navigating Chicago’s State Street Bridge reopening, a missed bulletin, and a personal note about Clarice Meek’s visit.
Centered tables featured green tapers and favors of miniature brides. White cupcakes bore the names Gwen and Paul in green. Helpers included Miss Putman’s mother Mrs William Putman and several friends: Mrs Victor Blattner, Marie Blattner, Mrs Richard Skipton, Mrs Stanley Foster, and Mrs Lloyd Robertson.
Heidi Meyer Zu Rahden of German attended the White Cloud club meeting at Mrs. Otto Suter’s Crawfords ville home. Thirteen members and five children were present. Mrs. Donald Sands presided. roll call was “My Vacation Trip.” Mrs. Frank Gault read a paper on property rights. plans for a Sunset Park Washington picnic and a white elephant exchange were announced.
Pinochle was played at two tables during the U Go I Go club meeting Thursday afternoon in Mrs. Claude Bain's home. Mrs. John Lee had the high score while Mrs. John Shebeck had the low score. Mrs. Shebeck conducted the business meeting. eight members attended and voted against meetings in August. Mrs. Albert Wehr received a birthday gift from her secret sister.
Harold Booth Chilcote of Afton joins Keith Leo Albaugh aged 10 and Robert Keith Wilcox aged 5 in best wishes from friends and family.
Carol Brewer and families of Circle members from the United Presbyterian church attended the Mission circle picnic on Tuesday evening. The event, hosted by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Duensing on their lawn, featured a movie presentation showing scenes from Sudan, Holland, England, and Wales.
The group presented Miss Brewer a serving tray for her use in her classes in Sudan after her return to the United States.
Robert Steele son of Mr and Mrs Milo W Steele sr of Washington will enroll at Iowa State Teachers College as a junior this fall after completing Washington high school and junior college. He is active in area music groups and plans to teach school music after graduation.
Donald R. Boyer, Secretary, certifies the Washington Independent School District financial report for the quarter ending June 20, 1949. The statement covers balances April 1, 1949, receipts for the quarter, and detailed fund accounts for the School Building and Special Courses Funds, with various account numbers and totals. Notarized July 6, 1949 by Ina L. McDowell of Washington County, Iowa.
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