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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1950
Page
4
Editorial asserts true praise is proper while flattery is insincere, cautioning against flattering titles. The piece cites biblical reference Job 32 22 and presents a conservative view on honor and recognition in public discourse.
A Burlington Hawkeye Gazette opinion piece argues the letter Z is unfairly underrated versus X with examples from history and local names. It contrasts Webster's dictionary allocations, Nebuchadnezzar, and town telephone listings, noting 63 Z names but no X names in the area.
Bruce Cowden reports on Grinnell as seen from Washington comparing streets parks and paving. He notes Grinnell asphalt streets wide lawns downtown park fewer mid street parking meters and a small park with more buildings than Sunset. Population parity with Washington shifts after 1950 census due to college students counted as Grinnell residents. He mentions friendly locals and former Washington residents now in Grinnell including Lloyd Morrison Bill Kiesey Don Mehaffey and Lester Duke. He also visits L B Watt and A L Frisbie of the Grinnell Herald Register.
Notice to Wash ington voters that a city council resolution calls a special election on the 81st day of July 1950. The ballot will present the proposition for voters to decide on governing city matters. The document records official action by the Washington City Council and outlines election scheduling. The text reflects historical municipal governance procedures and the precise dated formal notice required for local elections.
The polling place for said election will be held in City Hall Washington Iowa. The polls will open at eight o clock A M and close at eight o clock P M on said date.
Cloid Willits and Dr. Raymond Reed traveled by car en route to Grinnell. They passed through What Cheer and Deep River, towns with notable names, while Reed, once pastor of the Deep River Methodist church, is familiar with the region.
Rev. Ted White of Corning, son of Amos Co White, recalled from Washington days as a youthful figure. Tom Hippaka, tied to Iowa State College at Ames, praised as the best speaker. Willits of the Washington club arranged a September visit for teachers after a district conference event.
Remnants notes Marilyn Falk daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Falk spoke to the Rotary Club about her June stay at Grinnell attending the annual Girls State program run by the Legion Auxiliary. Out of town guests included J W Coffey Beaumont Texas John Harp Bakersfield Calif and Dr Stanley M Mesirou Chicago. A recalled old item describes a 1911 wreck near Coppock when flour cars fell into the Skunk River and blocked traffic.
Sunday callers at the Anton Kauffman residence included multiple local families who enjoyed home made ice cream together, with several groups listed by name and family. The gathering referenced occurred on July 4 and was reported by Mrs. Ernest Woodyard from Pleasant Ridge.
The text notes multiple visits among local families including Hesseltines Chalupas Smiths Woodyards and Kauffmans. It describes haymaking activity by the men and cooking and canning by the women with several supper visits and shared meals. It also mentions a congratulations note to Mrs Mineart from Sandy Hook for a Folks magazine contest.
With grass stains the season returns parents can rub stains with soap and hot water before washing. For white wall tires pre scrub heavily soiled spots with soap lather to avoid scratching the surface.
Unusual sandwich spread made from liver cooked until tender then minced with onion. Mix in chopped hard boiled egg, season with salt and pepper, moisten with ketchup, and chill before serving.
A hearty summer salad combines chopped lettuce bacon bits and strips of bologna and summer sausage with snappy cheese. A dressing made from bacon fat and vinegar complements the mix. Serve with hot buttered French bread.
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