Editorials on Glorious Lives and Following
A religious reflection cites Luke 6 11 about disciples leaving comforts to follow Jesus. It emphasizes exalted lives and enduring rewards beyond earthly ease for all ages.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1949
Page
4
Public Property Vandalism and Parental Responsibility Discussed
Ottumwa editorials condemn destruction of public property and urge strict punishment for youths while calling for accountability of delinquent parents. The piece argues positive training to curb misbehavior and urges education of parents to prevent vandalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Popcorn Stand Owner Embraces Small Business Life
In Washington O E Schmitt starts a new popcorn and peanut stand after 40 years away from owning a business. He enjoys being outdoors, values the friendly support of old acquaintances, and notes that steady sales build modest earnings. Nearby, a YMCA soil conservation film and a loose, unscheduled summer discussion group add local color to the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Schmitt
O. E
Schmitt
Washington
J. M. Kelly
Policorn
O. BE
George Norman
Max Waterhouse
Ij’ete Perdock
Jess Moore
Oe‘twein Company
Major Fires Destroy Vast Reserves Across the Nation
A string of 36 conflagrations caused estimated damage exceeding one million dollars each in 1948, ravaging food stocks clothing lumber and machinery, and wiping out irreplaceable materials across multiple sites.
Flower Show Brightens Y Community Room With Spring Blooms
Report from the Ys annual flower show highlights fragrant bouquets and garden legends in West Chester. Attendees include Mrs. I B Coffey Mrs F L Linden Bever Mrs Homer Porter and Mrs Glen Martin famed for green thumbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
I. B. Coffey
F. L. Lindenbever
Homer Porter
Glen Martin
Local residents honor graves with extra Memorial Day bouquets
Mrs. R. C. Ferguson of West Chester explains they make extra bouquets for unattended graves on Memorial Day at Elm Grove cemetery. The Ferguson couple are flower hobbyists who share blossoms throughout the growing season. The Journal office also received a bouquet of peonies from Mrs. Frank Szaywa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
Elm Grove Cemetery
Journal
Frank Szaywa
Silk Handkerchief Mixup in Alexandria Bazaar
A Yankee sailor buys two silk handkerchiefs in Alexandria and asks for names embroidered. He writes the names, but the merchant misreads the slip. On deck he discovers both handkerchiefs read To Agnes and Sally, a comical travel mishap from a busy port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Egypt
Agnes
Sally
Red Stallion in the Rockies battles elk in action drama
Eagle Lion showcases a rare stallion elk fight in Red Stallion in the Rockies. The Colorado Rockies location filmed tale follows a tame stallion leading raids and protecting a rancher’s granddaughter. Cast includes Jean Heather James Davis Arthur Franz Wallace Ford and Leatrice Joy. Andrew Seehenel produced and Ralph Murphy directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lion
Rockies
Colorado Rockies
Jean Heather
James Davis
Arthur Franz
Wallace Ford
Leatrice Joy
Andrew Seehenel
Ralph Murphy
No Regrets No Regrets
Valeria ends her summer romance with Eliot Harvey after two months and returns to Doug Metcalf. Eliot wavers between pride and passion, pleading for another chance as Valeria confronts his revealed vulnerability and false Don Juan image. She rejects him and seeks steadier affection with Doug at the Country Club ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleria
Eliot Harvey
Eliot
Newfane Lake
Val
Doug Metcalf
Doug
Sheelah Jackson
Valeria
Don Juan of
Newfane
Don Juan
WNN Features
Gloria Kern Weds Paul Phillips at Richmond Rectory
Gloria Ann Kern and Paul N. Phillips married in a double ring ceremony at Holy Trinity rectory in Richmond. The Kalona couple will reside in Kalona after a two week Ozarks trip. Mrs. Phillips owns Gloria's Beauty Shop and is Paris Beauty Academy graduate, Mr. Phillips is Kalona school principal. Out of town guests included Norton Phillips, Gibson, Phillips families from Blythe Dale Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Kern
Paul N. Phillips
Richmond
Kalona
Gloria Ann Kern
Joseph J. Kern
Near Kalona
Norton Phillips
Blythedale
Missouri
the Holy Trinity Parish
W. F. Boeckman
Paul Heitzman
Coralville
Carmen Phillips
Gladys Yoder
Sally
Judy
Diane
Jean Stumpf
Patricia Kern
Patricia Bohr
Dolorosa Bohr
Will
Ozarks
Reif
Phillips
Kalona High School
Paris Beauty Academy
Cedar Rapids
Gloria
Robert Gibson
Claude Phillips
Blythedale, Mo
Rose Addison
Princeton
Robert Droll
Hills
Galvanized Coal Hods Offered as Safe Fireplace Containers
Galvanized steel coal hods provide inexpensive, sturdy fireplace fuel storage with simple lines that blend with any background. If desired, the containers may be painted to match various decorative schemes.
Muscatine Girl Will Marry Junction Boy
Shirley Kemper of Muscatine engaged to Frederick R. Woods, son of Mr and Mrs Roy Woods of Columbus Junction. The couple plan an early fall wedding. Shirley worked at Cohns News agency and attended Muscatine schools. Woods is a Columbus High School graduate, WWII veteran, and employed in Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Ellen Kemper
Muscatine
Shirley
Frederick R. Woods
Roy Woods
Prairie Flower Notes of Memorial Week in Prairie Flow
This Prairie Flower column records social visits and family events around Memorial Day. It lists gatherings at homes in Crawfords ville and near Trenton, picnic and dinner parties in Sunset park and Washington, and multiple family attendance at funerals and W. H. S. graduation ceremonies. The piece mentions numerous households including Roberts, Davis, Knapp, Finke, Huber, and Denison, with travel to New London and Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower
Hugh S. Davis
Crawfordsville
Robert Roberts
John Stewart
Conrad
Everette Denison
Stewart
Denison
Roy Finke
Alice
Ellis Finke
Jerry
Pella
Green Mound
Trenton
Wayne Knapp
Don Darbyshire
Robert Darbyshire
Sunset Park
Washington
Troy Foriash
Guy Lyle
Shirley
Raymond Bell and Son
H. L
Utterback
Walter Smith
W. J. Musson
BE. L. Smith
Glen Knupp
Marguerite Hering
Circle No. 10
Ww. S. Cc. SS
W. H.S
Methodist Church
H. Ls. Huber
Arlene
Cedar Falls
Teachers’ College
Melvile Donaldson and Sons
Warren Donaldson
University Hospital
Warren
John Rittenhouse
New London
Harry Rittenhouse
Robert ‘Roberts
Roll Davis
Winifred Duncan
Washington Evening Journal subscription rates
The Washington Evening Journal lists subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery. Rates show weekly carrier in Washington and Iowa combined yearly, plus online and outside Iowa options with varying terms. All subscriptions require advance payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington Town United Press
Inland Daily Press
Towa Daily Press
Towa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Esha Saad
Eis
Iowa
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Ottumwn
Geode Park
Burlington
Kremlin
Shanghai
China
Reds
Ernment’s Central News Agency
Atlantic News-Telegraph
Commission
Des Moines-Henry County
Muscatine Journal
By Bruce Cowden
Bob Grimes
Fort Sherman
Charles Guzeman
Ed Bovee
Park Board
Shell
Mary Goodwin
Sullivan County
New York
Council
International
Calvary Baptist Church
Orva Scott
J. B. Walker
Rex Crandall
Lester Orr
East Dooryard
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Rue Neuve
ELK Stallion Fight
Richard Hill Wilkinson
Junction
Circus
H. Davis
Martha Thrasher
Raymond Carter
Roy Carter
Harry Hines
Joe Hines
Pleasant Plain
Lee Hesseltine
Elmer Hornung
William
Donald Blum
William Finke
Ded Seay
Highway 92
Avic
Washington, Iowa
Pelee
Markco
L. A. Jones
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