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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1946

Page

5

Governors race and national labor debates shape postwar politics

In a wide survey of political moves, Governor Blue defeats Olmsted in a two term statewide contest while Olmsted’s attacks falter. The piece praises Blue's restraint and predicts continued public scrutiny as incumbents face re election pressures. It also weighs labor management clashes and court roles in preventing strikes amid national policy tensions.

Bob” Blue George Olmsted Olmsted Blue Denmark Governor Blue Eldova Eldora

Brighton Social Notes Highlight Memorial Day Visits

Brighton residents celebrate Memorial Day with family gatherings and visits across Iowa. Notables include Willard Mann guests from Whiting and Chicago, wedding of Marjory Free to Robert Harwood, and baccalaureate services at Ottumwa Heights attended by the Pacha family. The column lists numerous relatives from Franklin to Washington and Des Moines visiting Brighton homes.

Brighton Willard Mann Whiting Ind C. D. Mann Chicago Nancy North Dakota Lettie Fry Charles Moore Lester Fry Shirley Fry Carl Hamann Ruth Tipton Co. D. Mann Agency F. W. Williams FE. L. Edmondson Jayne Roy Robinson Wm. Nordyke Lyle Peters Herschel Harreld Fairfield W. A. Crist Beacon Ira Rich Oskaloosa Jesse Berry Danny Mediapolis Frank Berry Don Hays Joan Ed Shepherd Davenport J. F. Mann Milford Day Indianola Washington L. C Aud Brinton Paola Kans Grace Brinton Patricia Winifred Coffman Cedar Rapids Alfred Green Ralph Davison Deg Moines Green Anna Fulton claus@ter Elijah Fulton Wm. Hoskins Pleasant Plain Mary Jo Galesburg, Lr Ottumwa Heights Helen Pacha

Dinner and Reunion At Max White Home

AINSWORTH June 4 Guests at the Max White home Thursday included Jim Beckersly and son Bill from Chicago, Harvey Barnes of Crawfordsville, Dana Barnes of Newark Miead, Ruth Olson of Decatur, Maud Barnes of Chicago, Edward White of Kansas City, Chas Nasi of Cedar Rapids, Bud Mulachy of Washington, J Lindley Coon of Cedar Rapids, and others. Memorial day events drew Rev Kilpatrick and party from Hanover to visit at the J B Pressly Nome.

Ainsworth Max White Jim Beckersly Bill Chicago Harvey Barnes Crawfordsville Dana Barnes Newark Miead Ruth Olsen Decatur Maud Barnes Edward White Kansas City Chas. Nasi Cedar Rapids Kittie McCreed Bud Mulachy Washington Estella McCalle J. Lindley Coon Marion Kilpatrick John Hanover Ill J B. Pressly Kilpatrick John McFarland University Hospital Iowa City Acel Olds Geneseo Hild Tom Olds Centervill Hilda Olds Nita NeilWwanger Oskaloosa Millard Chambers Sehmitaz Brooklyn Iva Hendrickson Hayes Los Angeles Calif Ethel Henderson Oakdale Frank Henderson John Freeland Waterloo Dave Petersen Dwight Harley Jimmy Jack Trotter Des Moines Will Ross Keola Trotter Glen McMullen Donna Jaen Grinnell Ruth Norris Haskins The Legion Auxiliary Lee Jean Spessard Majel Arthur Jim Thoma Marvin Hunt Pauline Gosling

Ainsworth Visitors and Community Notes Mixed

Cantril visitors Earl O Conner and relatives traveled through Ainsworth while E H Ginkens moved to a recently purchased property. Local families hosted friends, with dozens listed as guests or visitors in the area. The poppy sale raised 38 dollars. Crawfordsville Legion auxiliary funded the effort with Ainsworth coordinators named.

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Alumni Banquet Attendance Reaches 160

An alumni banquet drew 160 attendees, replacing a prior estimate of 60. Organizers celebrated the larger turnout and noted full participation from graduates and staff across the campus community.

Harmonious neutral colors pair best with accessories

The piece argues that beige or gray, while less striking on first glance, will remain appealing longer and be less likely to draw harsh opinions from others over time. It favors subtle tones as a lasting wardrobe choice.

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