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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
8
A July 10 1947 editorial frames harmony and delight as spiritual outcomes from virtuous thoughts citing Psalm 94 19. The piece ties inner peace to reflective practice and suggests moral focus yields consolation amid trouble.
The British labor government extends its planned economy to agriculture, guaranteeing a market for farm products in exchange for strict government oversight. Landowners and tenants may be replaced if not properly managing land, with a land commission taking control, appealing to a tribunal possible but limited. The system echoes warnings for American adaptation.
A 9 a m class of 30 to 35 girls at the Y pool is described as lively and well supervised by instructor Joan Michels and chaperone Patri cia Longwell. Nancy Gastman guides visitors from the YWCA office enjoyably as Mrs Wilson watches.
A local tale shows a traveler asking a villager to solve a riddle about distance and price to guess his age, the villager answering 44 due to a brother who is 22. Washington unveils new windows at Guthers Studio to improve the city’s appearance amid spring.
A city man driving through a village attempted to show off clever tricks to his companions. The incident highlights urban bravado impacting rural residents and may draw local attention.
A note on snuff users who kept fresh grated portions and even carried a small grater for on the go usage. It reflects a habit of the period where snuff was dosed freshly rather than from stored portions.
Doan's Pills are advertised as a stimulant diuretic to treat kidney and bladder problems. The ad cites backache, fatigue, swelling, and frequent night urination as symptoms and promotes Doan's Pills as a long used remedy.
Logan F. Hackman an Internal Revenue Service employee in St Louis was freed on bond after arrest for refusing to pay 77 cents for a pork chop sandwich. He said the sandwich was small and served with little slaw and potatoes and would rather go to jail than pay. A July 9 hearing was set by the city judge.
Hollywood reports comedian Joe Brown and his wife marked their thirtieth wedding anniversary with a vow renewal. Brown said the couple, married years ago, have repeated the ceremony three times already, first in 1918 at New York City Hall and later in a church and at St. Paul's Chapel in Beverly Hills.
Nail polish remover eases cleanup by removing tiny paint daubs from hands. Suitable for quick touch ups and home projects. Contains gentle solvents to help lift pigment without harsh scrubbing.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Attorney General rules Ottumwa cannot lease its entire airport to a private party citing state airport law. The decision, requested by city solicitor Bailey Webber and written by Oscar Strauss, voids a 1945 Niederhauser Airwave lease and its Navy wartime use.
Sioux City police say three boys aged five and six started a fire by dragging cardboard into a home. The blaze killed four month old Beverly Jean Fulton, with police reporting the youths admitted their role in starting the blaze.
Mrs. Floyd Fulton woke to fire as boxes burned while a baby slept in the crib. The boys, unaware of the child’s presence, reported the baby and another sister were asleep. Firemen found the infant's body burned beyond recognition and the house interiors ruined while parents were at work.
Ruth Anderson, 19, Miss Iowa 1947, travels from Indianapolis to Gelwein Iowa where hometown supporters plan a parade and receptions. She toured with other state winners at a national sales convention preview for the Miss America contest in Atlantic City next September.
Frank R. Nichols of Nichols Wire and Steel Co. Davenport turned back a 3600 subsidy check and waived 4400 in additional claims to the reconstruction finance corp. RFC officials said he did not explain the move but suspected he felt no subsidy was needed to produce scarce housing materials.
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