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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1946

Page

4

National Editorial Association Faithful in Small Things

Those who have vast responsibilities have been advanced because they are faithful in small things. He that is faithful in a very little is faithful in much. Luke 16 10.

Farm hazards and weather signs in a busy newspaper page

A montage of notes on farm safety week advancing amid rising dairy demand, parking rule enforcement, housing shortages and political shifts. It cites Dwight D. Eisenhower with a fish joke, Wheeler’s fall from power, a local vote fraud case, and calls for cautious farming as dairy demand grows.

Ozark centenarian dies after first glimpse of car

A centenarian in the Ozarks died soon after viewing an automobile for the first time. The elderly resident had lived a long life and left behind a widow. The community reflected on his long years and the irony of his last moment.

Ozark

Fragmented humor and musings from a late edition

A collage of jokes, quotes, and light anecdotes reflects a playful page. It includes family banter about wars, a riddle about a priceless thing that opens doors, and quips on smiling, pipe dreams, and a university president’s graduation toast.

Ott House Sold to Oregon Man One of Riverside's oldest

Riverside July 20 an old landmark the Ott homestead one of the first houses to be built in Riverside together with a quarter block of ground has been sold Dr William Ott the first physician in Riverside and one of the first to erect his home in 1873 occupied the property until his death in 1899 His daughter Miss Alana G Ott and son William D Ott lived there until Alma died in 1988 and William D earlier Mrs Mildred Stevens lived in the home until the sale The purchaser is Arthur W Emmons of Oregon possession August first Numerous relatives and friends attended a dinner at the Walsh home and many visits by nuns and siblings were noted.

Riverside Ott William Ott Alana G. Ott William D. Ott Alma William D Mildred Stevens Arthur W. Emmons Oregon Johnson County Iowa Mere Stevens Pennsylvania California Gertrude Bulger Leon Bulger Lorence Marek Ernestine Bulger Ralph Walsh Town City Manus Island Mary Beattie Mary Jeremiah Order of San Franciscan Sisters of Charity St. Mary's Convent Walsh Theresa Margaret Walsh

Bandit Flings Cash While Fleeing Detroit Laundry Theft

A fast-moving bandit snatched $100 from a Chinese laundry cash register on a Detroit street. Owner Jack Yee, 25, gave chase as the thief pumped his arms, tossing bills from both fists. Yee recovered $105, winning back part of the theft.

Detroit Jack Yee Yee

Brighten a dreary room with floor and table lamps

To brighten a dreary room or add a touch to an attractive room. Floor lamps offer a lovely assortment. All six Way can table lamps prove the right lamp for any room. New lamp shades available in bridge, table, boudoir and floor lamp sizes.

Never Peel Vegetables That Can Be Cooked With Jackets

A brief kitchen rule advises saving vitamins by cooking vegetables with their jackets on rather than peeling. The guidance emphasizes retaining nutrients and flavor when vegetables are prepared in jackets.

Des Moines Man Pleads Guilty To Speeding By Phone

Verlin Flatt of Des Moines pleaded guilty to speeding by telephone. Judge W A McCullough mailed him $5 of the $19 fine after Flatt posted a $15 bond and continued his trip. The arrest occurred here several days ago.

Quilty Clinton Towa U.P Verlin Flatt Des Moines W. A. McCullough Flatt McCullough

Laundering and Cleaning Tips for Fabrics and Surfaces

After laundering lightly soiled neckwear, reuse the suds to wipe dusty windowsills and finger marks from woodwork. This method extends cleansing while conserving cleaning solution and maintaining a tidy home.

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