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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1945
Page
3
A National Editorial cites Proverbs 6 32 warning that nations fall when they neglect family sanctity. The piece condemns adultery as a path to ruin and urges reverence for the family altar as a moral duty.
A columnist mix discusses international courtesy, U S generosity, and a national airport levy approved by 3730 voters with 63 percent support. It notes Washington freight stability, social security concerns, and calls for a two term presidential limit debate. It also tartly clips local figures and humor about fish keeping and geography.
A quirky broadside riffs on cows noting their biology and use in dairy and meat products. It blends jokey definitions with puns about milk price and cows in culture while lampooning agricultural efficiency and social scenes.
Warner Bros releases Roughly Speaking an adaptation of Louise Randall Piersons autobiography. Stars Rosiland Russell and Jack Carson with supporting actors Robert Hutton Craig Stevens Jean Sullivan John Alvin John Qualen and Alan Tate. Local debut Sunday at Strand.
A quirky exchange frames a joke about Adam being created first so he could speak first and a reporter and editor spar over readability. The quip includes a child’s question about origins and a wry line about making the paper simple enough for the ignorant to grasp.
A reporter relayed a loss figure of 2025 pigs to a farmer by phone. The copyreader doubted the total and phoned the farmer who answered with a brief acknowledgment. The editor then altered the report to state two sows and 25 pigs.
A vivid narrative portrays a single family’s demanding life through the 1920s and 1930s, showing hardship and resilience beyond Hollywood glamour. The piece frames a raw, enduring American tale of struggle, unity, and perseverance amid changing times.
Brighton residents share family visits and gatherings as Mr. and Mrs. John Abrahamson of Des Moines visit relatives including Floyd Faris and Lola Ruth Faris. A birthday dinner for Charles Drish is noted. Mrs. George Dickinson travels to Washington and Ida Davis is ill. Keota guests Darlene and Dolores Evans stay with Lester Fry. John Polis death prompts Chicago trip by Therese Prish and Mrs. Clarence Roberts. Hoyt Lundin stays with Robert Smith. Glen Hitchecock of Keola visits.
Mrs. J W Plitt Mrs Lester Willy of Racine and Mrs Ray Conrad of Cresco visited and spent the night with their mother Mrs A H McCarty and will stay at the Conrad home. Harry Hoskins discharged from Miami recreation program resumes linotype job in Oskaloosa. Harmony club held picnic at Saunders park then social at Mrs C G W Long home. Clarence Smith reassigned to California after 19 months on a submarine with leave with family.
The Wednesday Study Club enjoyed its annual picnic at Wayland Park Tuesday evening led by Mrs. Ezra Wittmer. The event gathered local members in a casual outdoor setting in Wayland for celebration and fellowship.
The Social Hour club held its annual picnic Wednesday afternoon at the park with visiting guests. Mrs. Clinton Cain and Kon Stevie of Milwaukee Wisconsin ended a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Wenger and left Sunday for their new home in Denver Colorado.
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