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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1948
Page
4
A collage of 1948 clippings notes faith and friendship in Psalms, Iowa corn yields easing hunger, tire repair nostalgia, work ethic over hours, and a student’s cheeky cheating confession after exams, attributed to the Wall Street Journal.
A driver ran a red light to pass a funeral procession and, after an escorting motorcycle officer confirmed he was last, followed the cortege to the cemetery. He stayed in line and attended the burial, unaware whose funeral it was.
The CIO packing house workers at their constitutional convention voted to remove any official who does not comply with the Taft Hartley act. The law requires non Communist affidavits from officials. The author argues the affidavit provision is prudent given Communist attempts to infiltrate unions. Centerville, Ohio.
A National Republic essay by Ira F. Bennett argues citizens are enslaved by overbearing government and excessive taxes. It urges a return to self reliance, halt social handouts, and demand candidates reject vote-buying via government support.
Mrs Roy Schiebel recalls a six year old grandson nearly injured when a heavy concrete bird bath top toppled during play. She worries what might have happened if the disk had fallen directly on the boy's foot.
A 1901 Washington paper excerpt recalls the North Washington Heights development driven by Winfield Smouse. It notes parks, a lake, a boat house, a bicycle track, and summer river rides. The piece describes Highland Park’s location at East Seventeenth Street and North Sixth Avenue and hopes for public pleasure grounds like Sunset Park.
The article notes the cemetery, later named Woodlawn, contains more graves than the city, with the first grave dug in 1839 for Everetts. It lists John McDowell and descendants, mentions time worn inscriptions, and records 428 additions since 1888 under sexton Frank McAvoy as the town grew.
James Dawson, in his 94th year in 1901, is celebrated as Washington Iowa’s longtime figure in growth. A stone mason by trade, he arrived in 1839, helped establish religion with the first Presbyterian church, served as a ruling elder, and held roles from Rock Island Railway agent to elevator builder. He also helped organize what became the First National Bank and presided as foreman of the county’s first grand jury.
Pike's Peak near Colorado Springs is a 14 108 foot summit in the Rampart range. It is covered to 11000 feet with pine forests and can be reached by a scenic thirty mile road from Colorado Springs and Manitou or by a nine mile cog railway in summer.
Lincoln finished seventh in a field of ten candidates for his first elective office seeking a seat in the Illinois legislature. He was among the hopeful candidates notable for his later prominence in American history.
A wildcat well is drilled on unproved land in hopes of opening a new oil field. The practice underpins early exploration and the expansion of oil business opportunities.
Mr and Mrs Emery Eigsti depart for a two week outing in Colorado. Mrs Eigstis mother Mrs J G Werner goes to Wood River Nebraska to visit relatives. The notice lists numerous Wittmer and related family visits and travels in July.
Douglas Fowley co stars with Alan Woodbury in Republics Yankee Fakir at the Fox Theatre Sunday. He appeared in over forty Broadway plays before Hollywood and plays Yankee Davis now known for hard boiled roles after being cast in sympathetic parts.
Iowa reports fourth highest railroad mileage with Texas Illinois and Pennsylvania exceeding it. The ranking highlights the state's extensive network while noting its position behind the three large states.
Iowa City July 23 The State University of Iowa symphony orchestra NBC broadcast moved to Sunday July 25 at 10 a m The concert was to be Saturday July 24 at 1 30 p m The change comes as NBC covers the Wallace convention in Philadelphia Production staff from NBC Chicago will prepare two and a half hours before air time
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles and publishing details including editors and managers. It provides subscription rates by carrier in Washington and by mail in Iowa, with terms and formatting indicating standard newspaper boilerplate.
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