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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1949
Page
4
A religious editorial from July 18 1949 discusses trusting God's plan and rejoicing in all circumstances. It cites Philippians 4 4 urging constant joy and frames apparent misfortunes as part of divine purpose. The piece emphasizes faith, gratitude, and steadfast spiritual outlook.
The piece surveys political sentiment around Bob Taft and the Taft Hartley framework, praising his fearless stance in the U S Senate and his call to hold unions and management to account. It notes expected GOP and Democrat maneuvers for the next election and highlights Taft's reelection bid in Ohio.
The Red Sox show signs of revival as Charley Stubbs pitches a four hit second game win over Cleveland 2 to 1 while Verne Stephens belts two homers in the doubleheader. Early Wynn earns the opener win for Cleveland with a homer in the eighth. Dodgers win 4 to 3 over the Cubs as Luis Olmo hits a ninth inning homer for Los Angeles. Browns sweep Washington 15 to 5 and 7 to 4, while Tigers take both ends of a twin bill.
A feature column notes a two year exchange plan between Haywood NC and Washington NC 4 H clubs. Forty Haywood youth will stay with Washington families next year and Washington youth visit Haywood the following year. Leaders from both counties accompany the groups with Raleigh officials selecting 20 boys and 20 girls from Haywood.
Standings show New York leading with 53 wins and 129 games played. Cincinnati split results with Boston and Chicago routed Brooklyn in a rain affected second game, while St Louis and Pittsburgh also posted wins. Today’s slate features St Louis at New York, Cincinnati at Boston, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, and Chicago at Brooklyn.
The Wilson and Williams families held their annual reunion at Columbus Chautauqua Park in Columbus Junction with 32 in attendance on Sunday.
James Robert son named president Effie Deppy vice president Martha Butler dent and Dar lene Hook secretary and treasurer at the 1950 reunion set for the second Sunday in July at the Wapello fair grounds. Nellie Schlichting trades residence on Gamble avenue for H M Jordan property near Columbus Junction. Karl Weber and family to move soon.
Actions For Regret and Christopher of New York City visited Mr and Mrs G W Weber this week. An ice cream social was held at Spring Run church. Margaret Hininger visited her parents J O Hininger. Buffingtons celebrated 47th wedding anniversary. Todd family reunion at Weed park. Roths observed 42nd wedding anniversary with Weaver Briggs. Indian Creek picnic set for July 24 at Chautauqua park. Griffins visiting Mercy hospital relatives. Mrs C A Stephens back from Mercy Iowa City surgical patient. Washington Evening Journal. Subscriptions and mail rates listed.
This week features girls games Bums against Klein s Kubs and Red Caps versus Drive Inns on Monday with Tuesday showing Benner Food versus Troop A VEW. Thursday hosts Marston Cubs against Freshwaters and Friday pits VFW against IOOF Stewart Crone All Stars. New York beat Chicago 2 1 and 3 7 while Boston defeated Cleveland 4 2 and 1 2. Washington swept St Louis 15 4 and 7. Philadelphia blanked Detroit 0 8 and then won 4 5. Today's slate has Philadelphia at Detroit New York at Chicago Boston at Cleveland.
The Britannica Book of the Year ranks Denver Colorado as having the most sunlit hours in 1948 among 19 typical U S cities with 3331 sunlit hours. Western cities follow with longitudes similar to Denver, also recording high sunshine.
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