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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1946

Page

5

National Editorial Association Meeting Cited

Wednesday July 17 1946 reports reference the National Editorial Association meeting details. The piece notes organizational actions and notable attendees shaping postwar press policy.

Tolerant creed cites Galatians to urge equality for all

A religious proverb argues that long effort has raised women’s dignity and that untouchability must end. It cites Galatians 3 28 to claim there is neither Jew nor Greek nor slave nor free nor male nor female in Christ Jesus, urging universal unity.

Christ Jesus

Debate on Independence and Labor in Early American News

A satirical column surveys post independence life, labor unions, and political shifts. It notes Amalgamated Clothing Workers leader Jacob S. Potofsky, Balkan tensions around Mihailovitch, Salvation Army drives in Washington County, and legal changes from the Hobbs bill affecting union racketeering. It also references a Mississippi coal barge trial and editorials critiquing public spending and costliness of infrastructure programs.

Patrons note weather halts central park checker tourney

In two days of rain the daily central park checkers event is paused. The letter from Old Timer recalls past contributors and humor about the Duchess of Burgundy and a reader’s query about an acronym.

Central Park

Growing Old Is Just a Bad Habit Cartoon Note

A collage of humorous lines and quips on aging, clergy visits, and social commentary. The piece features snippets about manners, vanity, and dental jokes, concluding with a nibble at ambition and a city doctor misimpersonation.

A Brooklyn Soldier Brings Rattlesnakes From Oregon

A Brooklyn soldier on maneuvers in Oregon returns with rattlesnakes he claims to have found on a worm. The incident amuses a companion who asks where they came from as the soldier beams and vows more contributions in time.

Oregon Brooklyn

Wayland Social Notes Include Discharges and Visits

Wayland residents report Duare Widmer receiving a Camp McCoy discharge after 23 months service with 18 in European theaters. Dr. Olson of Princeton and family visit local relatives. Kansas City guests attend Mrs. Jarrard’s funeral and tour area kin. A large gathering of Kauffman relatives in Wayland Park, and numerous vacation trips, visits, and family travels are noted among locals and friends in Mt. Pleasant and nearby towns.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Duare Widwamer Edna Widmer Camp McCoy Wis Spert Harry Olson Princeton New Jersey Olson Lillian Mt. Pleasant Henry Widmer Dave Johanson Widmer Johanson Joel Merviner Ava Covert Kansas City Mary Jarrard Clyde Troutman James Callahan Jimmy Callahen Glen McCoy Jimmy Glen Junior Gilford Roth Ronald Roth Othes Omar Roth Verlee Audrey Colorado Amasa Miller Willie Troyer Ubhters Orie Miller Dan Greiser Bellview Frank Norman Vero Beach Fla Will Magdefrau Della Jurzensen Delmar Warren Schlatter Shirley Raymond Schlatter Sue Sharon Oregon

Birthday party honors Jerry Roth in casual Weyland gathering

Mrs Ronald Roth hosted a Thursday birthday party for Jerry age seven with guests Judy Kauffman Janice Kauffman Martha Wyse Lucy Wyse Lois Ann Boshart Richa Meyer Bobbie Ann Haberman Jerry Nebel Gary Alliman Patty Sue Hileman Mrs Irvan Bossart and Mrs Henry Goldsmith. Gifts, games and a birthday cake with ice cream and orange drink were served.

California Ronald Roth Jerry Judy Janice Kauffman Martha Lucy Wyse Lois Ann Boshart Richa Meyer Bobbie Ann Haberman Jerry Nebel Gary Alliman Patty Sue Hileman Irvan. Bossart Henry Goldsmith Rex Rich Phillip Rich Paul Widmer Don Alliman Don Holmes Don Kauffman Camp Stoneman Calif

Family trip ends as son Roy leaves navy in 1942

During a ten day Boston trip, Roy is discharged from the navy and returns home with his parents. They stay with cousin Arthur Roth in Ortanna, Pa., observing a large canning operation run by Roth’s father-in-law. About 2,400 cherry pickers work daily with 70 tons processed. Other fruits are canned as seasonal work expands and new equipment is added.

Boston Mass Roy Navy Arthur Roth Ortanna Artando Misselm

Farmers to Face Off in All Farm Horseshoe Tourney

Des Moines July 17 A farmers only horseshoe tournament at the town centennial state fair offers 150 in prizes. L B Cunningham fair board secretary says city dwellers and pros are barred, entrants must live and work on farms in two divisions juniors under 18 and adults. Each contestant pitches 100 shoes in the qualifying round.

Des Moines Towa L. B. Cunningham Fair Board

Local Horseshoe Tournament Sets Finals Qualifiers

Round four feature counts 12 high scorers in each class to reach finals. Games use official 40-foot courts under national horseshoe pitchers association rules. Tournament opens Sunday August 25 and runs for three days.

National Horseshoe Pitchers Association

Tailor's Patch For Mending Suits And Dresses

The patch crafted on fabric with a crochet hook is nearly invisible and suitable for repairing both men's and women's clothing.

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