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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1946

Page

5

Editorial Guidance On Avoiding Sinners

National Editorial Association outlines advice for moral conduct urging readers to keep away from sinners entirely. The piece emphasizes personal discipline and social caution as a public example.

Fifty Years Ago in Oskaloosa Reflections by Phil Hoffmann

Phil Hoffmann recalls Oskaloosa in 1896 from his editorial start at the Herald. He contrasts a town without buses or hospitals, with few paved streets, horse drawn fire equipment, and manual press work, to the modern city with growth, institutions, and emerging infrastructure.

Phil Hoffmann Oskaloosa Herald The Herald Oskaloosa Washington Hoffman Albert W Pauline Swalm Swalm McKinley First Ave. West Water Company Calaboose Salvation Army Central Methodist Church St. James Episcopal Church St. Mary's Catholic Church First Reformed Church Free Methodist Church Lutheran Church Church of the Nazarene Jewish Church Pentecostal Mission Central Synagogue Friends College Avenue Reformed Church Christian Science Church Assembly of God Congregational Church Central Reformed Church Our Pride Lacey Downing Jefferson Garfield Lincoln Grant Penn College University Park Hoffmann Iowa Phil Hoffman

Mystery Names At London Hotel Savoy Never Resolved

An Army lieutenant asks for a room at the Savoy in London. A clerk shows a register listing Maj Lord Wilfred J. Innis Kerr MO MC Lt Col Humphrey Willis Holliston CC MO Col Sir James Ingsworth VC OL DEC Co Capt Jeffrey Hay Bonds feather DIFC MO Cmdr Pat Pottles worth SM DSC OR WH2 Jee Butts USN AWOL.

Wilfred J. J. Innis-Kerr Humphrey Willis Holliston Sir James =lingsworth Jeffrey Hay Bondsfeather DIFC Pat Pottlesworth DSC Jee Butts USN

Old Lady Wins Farm Boundary Dispute Near Border

Tax assessor's office resolved a long border question, placing the elderly woman's newly purchased farm just inside the United States. The woman expressed relief, remarking that Canadian winters are severe, after surveyors confirmed the final line.

United States

Halt Who Goes There Dialogue In Sita Scene

A brief dramatic line shows a sentry demanding entry with a reply that one character refuses to leave and intends to return. The exchange hints at a standoff or border tension and a character asserting resolve to return.

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Question about leadership and gender in politics sparks campus debate

A student explains studying medicine at college while a friend questions why a woman has never held the U.S. presidency. The soldier cites age requirements as a barrier, highlighting lingering views on gender and political leadership.

United States

Franchise to erect and operate electric transmission line

Notice from the Iowa State Commerce Commission announces a petition by Iowa Southern Utilities Company to obtain a franchise to construct operate and maintain an electric transmission line across public lands highways streams and private lands in Washington County Iowa. A hearing is set for June 18 1946 at 10:00 AM in Des Moines. Objections must be filed in triplicate at least five days before the hearing and an objector should be represented by someone with full authority.

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Ashes Help Weather Heavy Clay Soils In Season

Ashes of wood soft coal and hard coal help loosen heavy clay soil. Best to use soft coal ashes in the season to reduce toxicity and improve soil texture for planting.

Leftover Potatoes Turned Into Tasty Dishes

Potato leftovers lend themselves to thrifty meals. Leftover mash become potato cakes. Boiled leftovers yield creamed potatoes or hash browns, with the latter pairing well with breakfast eggs.

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