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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1947
Page
3
A satirical editorial mix discusses living triumphantly through faith, marriage, and work ethics. It cites a divorce plea by Hedy Lamarr, contrasts trade careers with white collar roles, notes a Three-Quarter-Century dinner, and highlights government costs and bureaucratic bloat with examples from Russia and industry profit dynamics.
Notice to all interested parties that S. W. Livingston as administrator seeks a court decree to fix the sole heirs and their shares of Norris L. Black, deceased, who died August 17, 1944. Hearing set August 1, 1947 at 9:00 A M in Washington County Court House. Default if not appeared.
When pockets must be replaced use cotton twill made for this purpose. This sturdy material outlasts muslin and comes in 30 inch widths. Two side pockets can be cut from one length but pocket lengths vary so measure before buying cloth.
Thirty years ago a 200 acre grove of avocados and mangoes in Miami Beach was the world’s largest, with 9,000 trees. It marked the first commercial success of avocado pear production on a significant scale.
Mr and Mrs Ward Edwards paid 380 17 for rail travel extras after a misbooked route from Chicago to Washington DC. They rode Capitol Limited an all-Pullman train when Columbian was their plan and witnessed wreckage sixty miles into the trip. The note also mentions local scenes and family tidbits from Washington County.
The text notes that Grover Cleveland was the first president to officially endorse the Salvation Army in 1886 and that every subsequent president has followed with similar endorsements.
The University of Iowa plans to finish its temporary housing project by September 15. It comprises 683 buildings costing over 2.6 million dollars and can house about 4,800 people. Government aid covers roughly 2 million of the cost. Buildings include 315 duplex metal barracks and 250 trailers with additional huts and facilities.
The proposal states Crest dormitory will accommodate 409 persons and that all buildings will be used temporarily until enrollment stabilizes and the $10,000,000 permanent building program begins.
Substituting sheets or pillow cases for laundry bags strains the material by bearing a full load plus added soil and wear from trips to the laundry, shortening the life of the sheeting.
West Chester residents report religious services held at the County Home last Sunday afternoon. The Methodist church members led by Pastor R. Vernon Pike were joined by Mennonite visitors and a double male quartet performing gospel and negro spirituals. Next Sunday Nazarene church members from Washington will conduct services at the Home. Other items note visits by Agnes Reif and family, sick list updates, and relatives visiting from Chicago.
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