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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
4
A brief July 14 1949 editorial reflects on limits of human sight and hearing. It cites scripture from Jeremiah 20:2, noting the Infinite cannot be seen or heard by mortal senses. The piece threads religious reflection with moral insight.
A Washington County column reflects on loyalty over business, changes in local life, and national concerns. Notes include Frank McFarlane's passing, Rotary Club talk by Norman Vincent Peale, and views on government growth, labor costs, and personal responsibility in Centerville.
Bruce Cowden discusses county hospital operations under Floyd Letts and Esther Squire, urging kinder visiting hours and briefer calls. He notes 32 regular staff and 54 bed capacity plus 12 bassinets, with average monthly patients around 40 and 239 births in six months, highlighting daily care limits and ongoing equipment upgrades.
The county hospital, built in 1912 on an eleven acre tract donated by W P Wells, shows regular repairs and new sun porch windows. The park around it has expanded beautifully, with a nurses home, landscaped grounds, a 110 acre farm, fire safety upgrades, and a seven-member county hospital board meeting monthly.
Notices list events for the week including a country club cooperative dinner at 7:00 p.m. and a Women’s Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Christian church. Other items include an ice cream supper at 8:90 p.m. and a Junior Missionary society gathering at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Monday covers Knights of Pythias at 8:06 p.m. and an Assoc Presbyterian Missionary Society noon dinner co op.
Ruth Graber of Wayland and Darlene Custer performed a varied piano program. Close friends and relatives attended with Barbara Burham and Karen West assisting as ushers. Fresh air girls from Chicago Mary Ann Miller and Marlene Du Voisin were present. Bouquets from Mrs. Mary Sickles and Mrs. A. W. Yard decorated the studio. A social hour followed with Joyce Widmer Marjorie Kerr and Dorothy Currier serving refreshments.
Twelve members of the Highland social club were entertained Wednesday afternoon at the YMCA by Mrs. Elizabeth Steele. Eula Mae Coon was elected president for six months with officers including Mrs. Paul Beard secretary and treasurer and Mrs. Samuel Murphy secretary. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Steele. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Roy Steele’s in August.
Fourteen members heard an article titled The New Venture read by Mrs. W. C. McFadden at the Just Us Club meeting.
Mrs Baby A Griggs hosted the Just Us club on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs W F Messer presiding. Fourteen members and five guests attended as they shared Fourth of July plans and awaited the Sunset Park guest day picnic. readings by Mrs Whisler and refreshment service followed.
The notice extends birthday wishes to Mrs Ralph Dougherty Mrs Gus Strum Mrs Edgar Rotz and lists several others including Clinton Boshart Lean Mangold Jr Dick Maxwell David McCartney Jesse Nicola Susan JoAnn Jones of Ainsworth who are seven today. Mr and Mrs Ewald Gustafson plan a two week vacation starting Friday departing for Minneapolis then onward travels.
Mrs. Malcolm Montgomery conducted the Household Helps program at the Sunshine Community club meeting held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Will Richards home. Twelve members attended with guests Mrs. William Wagaman and Virginia, daughter of another member. Mrs. John McConahy led sections on places and people and reported on Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, while Mrs. Sam Warren spoke on current news. A geographical quiz was given by Mrs. Schneider, and refreshments were served by Mrs. McConahy and Mrs. Wagaman. The group will travel with Mrs. Gustafson’s parents to Lake Louise and Banff in Alberta, Canada.
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