Editorials Rise of Christianity and political tempests
A collection of opinions on religious influence and 1940s politics highlights gospel strength, presidential strategy, and criticism of capital punishment. It also covers earthquakes on the West Coast, a steel strike's impact, and a local Townsley Park Fair fundraising drive to build new park facilities and support 4 H and Future Farmers activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsley Park Fair Association
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Walton League
Kiwanis
Rotary
Y's Men
Over Fair Association
Farmers of America
Franchise to Erect Electric Transmission Line Sought in Washington County
Iowa Southern Utilities Company seeks a franchise to erect operate and maintain poles wires towers and other fixtures for electrical transmission across sections 19 28 in Washington County Iowa. The hearing is set for August 26 1952 in Des Moines with objections due five days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Centerville
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Theath P.M
U.M
Des Moines
Carl W. Reed
David B. Long
Frank B. Means
WEST
Geo. L. McCaughan
Sewing tips for neater tailored seams and final press
Keeps an ironing board and iron ready while sewing and presses each seam as it finishes. The method yields neater results and simplifies the final pressing step.
Birthday greetings and family birthday notices
Happy Birthday Mildred Anne Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Moore of Brighton is 8 years old today Wayne Dunkin son of Mr and Mrs Glen Dunkin of Crawfords ville has four candles on his birthday cake John David TeBockhorst son of Mr and Mrs Paul TeBockhorst has seven on his Mr and Mrs Ray Anderson have a wedding anniversary to day Best wishes to Mrs John Winga Mrs William Sitter Mrs Don W Bealer William E Baker and Lois Ann Hesseltine David Larson Flynn is 12 today and his brother Michael is 14 They are sons of Mr and Mrs Leonard Flynn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Anne Moore
Jesse Moore
Brighton
Wayne Dunkin
Glen Dunkin
Crawfordsville
John David TeBockhorst
Paul TeBockhorst
Ray Anderson
John Winga
William Sitter
Don W. Bealer
William E. Baker
Lois Ann Hesseltine
David Larson Flynn
Michael
Leonard Flynn
How To Dip Shingles
How To Dip Shingles explains staining new shingles by dipping them in a barrel or wash tub filled with enough stain to reach the desired height when the shingles rest with the butt end down.
Painting tips to balance bright sunlight
In a well lit room add a touch of blue to wall paint opposite the windows to counteract the strong yellow glare from sunlight. The cool hue dampens brightness and creates a more even illumination across surfaces.
RAMBLINGS and Remnants Kaster Survives the Convention
Sperry Kaster returns from Chicago where the Democratic national convention drew attention as Ray Baxter of Burlington stayed in Chicago to cast his delegate vote. Easter, county chairman, split time between Milwaukee and the Palmer House to monitor proceedings and visit headquarters. Governors, gatekeepers, and audience noise shaped a tense scene while party figures from Washington county attended both conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. News and World Report
Truman
Phillip Murray
CSO
CIO
Murray
White House
Chicago
Sperry Kaster
Washington
Milwaukee
Ray Baxter
Burlington
Baxter
Easter
Burlingman
Washington County
Stevenson
Illinois
Chienzo
Iowa
Palmer House
Kaster
Harry Levy
Alex Gevock
George Rudiger
Dick Ross
Past Chiefs Gather For Regular Meeting
BRIGHTON July 26 The Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Oral Lane with a business session led by president Mrs. Rex Widmer Mere. Entertainment was by Charles Hoover. Several area residents attended events and visits are noted for Legion meetings and local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Pythian Sisters
Chiefs Club
Oral Lane
Rex Widmer
Charles Hoover
Leo “Jacek” Dunbar
John McClintie
Robert Fillmore
Warren Morgan
Legion County
Kalona
John Barnett
Malinda Shater
Miller Family Leaves California After Quake Tour
The Miller family, residents of Tehachapi area, witnessed a television report from Tehachapi and felt temblors in Burbank. They departed for Iowa soon after the quake, ending an 11 year California stay from 1957 to 194%. Their summer trip lasted two weeks by car, with five days for the drive both ways, traveling largely over flat terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Miller
Janet
California
Eeenee
Tehachapi
Burbank
Millers
Iowa
Miller
Mr. Miller
Sunday Socials and Birthday Parties Across Town
Ralph Chorpenings hosts a Sunday dinner for Earl Chorpenina and guests including Barbara Kay and Efetha Engle. Glen Miller home held a birthday party for their daughter Josephine with Clifford Vohren and Stalder family attending. Local gatherings included a West Chester picnic, a chicken dressing help at Pohren’s, and visits to celebrate birthdays among neighbors and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Chorpenina
Charles
Ralph Chorpenings
Coop
Bart Burroughs
Clarence 9
Shatter
Earl
Harry Horesowsky
Barbara Kay
Aetha Engle
Karen
Hettie Lenney
Glen Miller
Josephine
Ciuests
Clifford Vohren
Mero
Joe Stalder
Johnny
Mro
Glen Miller Jr
Lioyd Mikseh
Connie
Clifford Porter
West Chester
Gitesis
Walter Jones
Jim Conklin
Dwight Hayes
Duane
Don Hayes
Osoes
Richard Layes
Ardith Wead
Clifford Pohren
Pohren
Preston Harvey
Town
Mere
Harvey
Debbie
Lawrence Mikset
Julia
David Mikseh
Cleo Trier
Mr. Trier
Good Neighbors Help Gather Grain In Ohio Field
Good neighbors assist in harvesting oats in South Xenia on July 25. Howard Anderson John Hixson Russell Owens join Don Sands with their machines to cut and combine. Marlin Owens Frank Sands and Ralph Young haul the grain from the field to the bin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Sands
South Xenia
Howard Anderson
John Hixson
Russell Owens
Marlin Owens
Frank Sands
Ralph Young
Origin of Yucatan Name From Native Phrase
The name Yucatan is said to come from a native reply meaning I don’t understand you. Spanish explorers asked for the land’s name and heard what sounded like a question. The expression reportedly became the state’s official name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yucatan
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Thomas Jefferson
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Good Housekeeping
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Buddy
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Ald Us
THE
Louis J. Kehof
Jeffrey
Theo. B. Bailey
West Main
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E. D. Morrison
E. D. Morrison Jr
Morrison Bldg
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S. W. Livingston
Robert Day—Abstract Dept
West Main St
Aenee George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. Penney Co
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R. A. Stewart
Paul Shearer
E. Wash
Optometrists
R. Q
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John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
M. L. Smith
North Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Happy
Habern
E. M. Bridges & CO
Bruce Cowden
National Bank OF Washington
Cary Lone
Olds
Emma Weible
Howard Reichard
Fred Oswalt
Richland
Howard Reighard
Eugene Reichard
Wever
Boise City
Idaho
Bot Buck
Jim Quinn
Gene Stephens
Clinton
Mississippi
Marion Anderson
Clin
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John Anderson
Alsey Hopkinson
San Diego
Calif
John Foster
Jows City
Harry
Upstairs In Journal
Wittmers
U-Save
Bruit Market Speedway Crones
Griggs Quality Honey
Ile Riaeiaias
Southend Grocers
Eastend Grocery
Westend Grocers Mills Market
Simms Garacerys
Guriges
Ball Mason Zinc
Morrell
Kell
Pillsbury
Eoteid Atte Tht "Bhai
Sozen
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