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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1947
Page
4
A 1947 column surveys global politics and domestic policy with remarks on the European relief CARE program, Lincoln papers, and tax policy. It contrasts presidential vetoes with free speech clashes abroad, notes American aid to Europe, and ends with local reader sentiments about honesty and everyday life. The piece mixes editorial humor with cultural references and brief quotes from various newspapers.
In a playful verse a family faces a fashion makeover as Mom’s old wardrobe is called to go She’s urged to embrace new silhouettes while Pop braces for the news that change is coming The piece riffs on evolving styles and household adaptation
A quirky collection of wordplay jokes and anecdotes. It includes humorous definitions such as Floor as the sure shings that will stop falling hair and Ant as a busy insect who still finds time to go to picnics. The piece shifts to light observations about laundries and local gardening efforts before noting extreme climates, age, and famous figures.
The Red House, a film adaptation of George Agnew Chamberlain, screens at the State Theatre with Edward G Robinson Lon McCallister Allene Roberts Julie London Rory Calhoun Judith Anderson and others. The drama follows a troubled farmer and his secret which unsettles Meg and Nath as they uncover a murder and supernatural danger.
Neighbors in Hardscrabble have graveled their road from the oil spur east of the school to the schoolhouse corner and toward Allen Ficklings. All contributed to the cost and benefited from the improvement. Local residents and visiting relatives are noted in casual social updates.
Mrs. Alice Hart and daughter Nancy Lee of Waterloo spent weeks at parental John Wehrhone. Guests at the Allen Fickling home last weekend included grandson Dick Brower of Naperville TJ and Mr. and Mrs. Emery Ickelburger of Naperville. Also Mr. and Mrs. Chet Roebert of Hedrick and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Figgins of Richland attended. The Griggs family visited Fairfield for a Sunday picnic. Virginia returned from a two week visit at Stockport and Milton. Allen Griggs visited Stockport from Sunday to Tuesday. Mrs. Archer Augustine is home from Iowa City after 19 days of treatments.
Firearms accidents rose 24 percent in 1946 and claimed the lives of 3,100 persons. The report highlights a sharp increase in fatalities and injuries linked to firearm incidents nationwide.
The American Legion has chartered about 16 000 posts since its organization in Paris in 1919, marking extensive growth across the United States.
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