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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1949
Page
4
A Saturday editorial urges voters to heed conscience in elections and to avoid leaders unworthy in righteousness. It cites guidance from scripture Nu 16.7 and urges serious duty, noting the Lord will choose a holy leader.
A Washington County Journal column surveys aging and community fund efforts. It highlights the Three-Quarter-Century Club party at Washington Country Club, notes donations to the Home Association for elder care near the hospital, and promotes an upcoming membership drive for residents aged 75 and older. It also shares reflections on aging gracefully, travel urges, and a humorous livestock anecdote.
The author recalls a homeward journey from Chicago to Washington with reflections on New York City Rotary events. He notes nightly shows at Madison Square Garden, a Broad way stroll to the Statler Hotel, and the lively street scene, contrasting distant sights with a quiet Iowa field.
Mrs Herb Wetherby visits Crawfordsville while her husband recovers in Iowa City hospital. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Roy Closson and son Bobby from Burbank California. The piece excerpts a journal style account of a New York trip with memories of Broadway and hotel stays, plus a note about a Huston Implement Co explosion.
County Board of Health met June 28 at the Health Unit office with chair Floyd Letts and members Dr. Enos Miller Dr. M J McCreedy Dr G B Montgomery Edith Gates Ethel Hessel schwerd Mildred Doster Thelma Luther Al Bennett Evelyn Laymes and Dorothy Mc Fadden present Guests included Dr C A Rolce Etha Dawson Arthur Wiley and Clarence Folton The unit showcased health service slides funded by the County Tuberculosis society which also donated a 35 mm camera Bennett reported on sanitation engineering and nursing programs Luther Laymes presented past months’ nursing reports Bennett attended a state public health engineers meeting in Des Moines June 29 30.
Community notes discuss boosting awareness of YWCA work in Washington and an educational campaign. The column shares humorous quotes about local life, seasonal produce, a family visit to church, vacation plans, and a report on Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sturgeon remodeling their Sunset Oaks farm home after a short Washington visit by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Sellers.
Columbus Junction July 6 Dean Morgan William Orr and Richie Orr attend Boy Scout camp at Camp Eastman near Nauvoo Illinois this week. Mrs B A Dwinell was a patient at the Children's Hospital. Mrs James Allen and son James Jr. spent weekend at Delavan Lake Wisconsin. Fire at Tudor Arthur home caused little damage. Midget auto races slated July 19 at Louisa county fair grounds. Various local visits and personnel changes noted.
Old hits and new contenders for the Hit Parade are included in the
Dale Bales' Clearview Golden Chief won top honors at Hedrick with 26 Palomino entrants. Lyle Lowe finished third with Red Trigger in Western pleasure. Sunny Stonewall owned by Nancy Bales and ridden by Roger Hales placed third. In Iowa City July 4, Chief again led a show, while Sunny earned a sparkling score. The State Theatre presented MGM's Take Me Out to the Ball Game with stars Frank Sinatra Esther Williams and Gene Kelly. New songs included Yes Indeedy O'Brien to Ryan to Goldberg The Right Girl for Me and It's Fate Baby It's Fate. Also heard is Strictly USA by Roger Edens. Old favorites include Take Me Out to the Ball Game and The Hat My Father Wore Upon St Patricks Day. The picture's principals and Betty Garrett Jules Munshin feature in the musical numbers.
Colorful petunias brighten the city landscape at C. S. Lemmons and Mrs Anna Landau's homes. Ella Anderson notes petunias as the city flower and recalls past efforts by Mrs Richard Johnson and Mrs Will Matucha to adopt the idea. Mrs Ernest Miller's curbside garden also shows vibrant petunias with zinnias and marigolds ready to bloom. A family reunion aside features a humorous remark about lengthy time for his wife to get ready.
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