Be Thou Faithful unto Death Crown of Life Verse
A July 18 1945 editorial excerpt urges steadfast faith in a higher citizenship. The reflection cites Revelation 2 19 and promises a crown of life for devotion despite worldly trials.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1945
Page
3
A July 18 1945 editorial excerpt urges steadfast faith in a higher citizenship. The reflection cites Revelation 2 19 and promises a crown of life for devotion despite worldly trials.
A column warns about wartime excesses and scams as Hitler’s divide and conquer ideas are discussed. It recalls Nazi brutality and American justice with trials at Fort Leavenworth and executions for murder. The piece critiques vigilantism and warns local groups to scrutinize contracts and appeals to influence.
Independence Missouri readers learn of two separate government press parties from the O W I arriving after Roosevelt's death. One team covered domestic news while a second prepared foreign republications, each on separate expense accounts, drawing criticism amid wartime press operations.
A small town convention prompts reporters to sleep in an abandoned church across from a hotel. The bell rages at 2am as pew 26 requests a Scotch and soda. Other quips note money not buying happiness and humorous streetcar observations.
A father quotes a letter from a service member in the Pacific who muses about settling after the war by cross breeding animals and making fur coats. In St Louis a newlywed couple’s car is seen downtown bearing a chalking note blaming careless tally for a result.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Archie M. Bower, deceased, dated January 30 1943, was filed and opened. A hearing to prove the will is fixed for July 24 1945 at 9:00 a.m. at the Washington County Court House before the District Court or Clerk, with all interested persons notified.
The District Court clerk announces a show cause order to probate the last will and testament of the deceased. Dated July 17, 1945 in Washington Iowa. R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court.
Mrs. Leonard Marie and Mrs. Guy Stumpf co hosted the booster club regular meeting yesterday in Marie Home. Visitors included Mrs. Zilla Tucker Ottumwa Mrs. Will Marie Jr. Mrs. Callie Woodburn Jeanette Mrs. Mae Smith Mrs. Carrie Dill and Mary Ellen Duensing. Twelve members gave recipes for roll call. The busi-
A meeting led by President Mrs. Lloyd Walker outlined a family picnic to be held next month. Mrs. Sam Neill and Mrs. George Jarrard organized entertainment, with Mrs. Marie Jr. assisting hosts, and refreshments of two courses served after.
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