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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1946
Page
4
A July 19 1946 National Editorial asserts God protects his own from embarrassment and danger. It cites Psalm 68 20 emphasizing deliverance belongs to Jehovah and believers can rely on divine aid beyond human effort. The brief reflects wartime moral framing and religious reassurance.
A collection of editorials and humorous notes discusses rising inflation from insufficient production, union responsibility, and CPA subsidies ending. It notes strain on housewives as subsidies hit prices, warns against hitchhiking, and recalls a humorous Post Office tale amid a feature column by the Sage of East Second Street.
A stray quirky item shows Ferdie Wettmap arguing with a life insurance agent after declining a policy. The piece derides safety and pokes fun at reader curiosity with rambling, self referential asides and a playful headline style.
A reader asks whether gravy should come from the butcher or the grocer, exploring traditional preparation and shopping habits. The brief raises practical tips about choosing ingredients for a savory holiday sauce.
The cold water tap fills the tub in 4 minutes 40 seconds and the hot water tap in 8 minutes. With the stopper removed the tub empties in 128 minutes 200 seconds. Both taps on with stopper out fills the tub in a calculable time.
Havre mourns Elmer Mason longtime farmer and husband of Lena Mason Clyle and father of Margaret. Friends recall his helpful nature and keen humor. Nearby residents send sympathy as neighbors share memories and support.
The notice lists visits in the Wittmer household and nearby families. Martha Zieslowsky spent Saturday with Darlene Stove, Claude McCoy called Monday evening, and Jesse Stout and boys were seen at the Carl Jarvis home Sunday evening. Additional visits occurred by Everet Weston and family, Dave Richard, Joe Wittmer and others from Wayland and Regier households.
Louisa Farm Service constructs a 24 by 58 foot building with basement and two stall wash and crease rack near Columbus Junction. Project led by J H Wykert W E Gabriel and August Foss. Rev J W Zerbe Fremont pastor extends greetings via letters from 28 states. New agriculture teacher Don J L Buxton arrives at Columbus high School succeeding Gerald Sutton. Claud Ross adds garage and driveway at former Catherine May property as Jennie Kerr visits Seattle.
A former service member has been discharged from the army and is now attending a trade school in Seattle to pursue vocational training and new career skills.
Poultry and nutrition specialists say shell color reflects breed, not flavor food value or yolk color. White and brown eggs are both equally good, with yolk tint driven by feed rather than shell hue.
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