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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
5
A collection of opinions on war hunger and faith debates. Pieces discuss globalization of materialism, Boys State citizenship, a Des Moines prison trial, President Truman and Congress, highway safety line markings, and election ballot shortages highlighting voter engagement.
A special Washington Gazette edition recalls horse and buggy days, local waterways like English River and Skunk River, and early newspapers Argus Press Gazette Democrat Journal. It lists 1895-97 county demographics, farm sizes, crops, livestock, and production values, along with pioneer food customs and daily life details.
A nostalgic column recalls old lines like chalk, trolley, bee and clotheslines, plus fishing broom string memories and party knife games. It contrasts pioneer illness with modern medicine, noting malaria, bleeding, castor oil and sassafras tea, asking readers to imagine returning to those days in Washington County.
An editorial note praises lines in music and phrases, then recounts a tale of planting poppy seeds in a weed patch along a street. The reader hears of flowers self sowing, brightened views, and neighbors spreading beauty into nearby yards, ending with a caution that three meals a day is bad living.
The Ladies Mission Society of the Eicher church elected officers at their June meeting with Mrs Elmer Graber named president and Mrs W H Regier as vice president Other officers include Mrs Raymond Rich secretary and Mrs J J Rich treasurer A program committee and sewing and card groups were also appointed The item notes several residents visiting Ottumwa Des Moines Goshen Ind and Downing Mo for various affairs and weekend visits.
Riverside Trinity Methodist church hosted the June meeting of the Women’s Society for Christian Service with forty members and guests attending. University of Iowa social science major Michael Flack gave a talk and led a discussion, having been honored with the Base Award for outstanding contribution.
An Iowa University International club president spoke on global interdependence noting no nation is an island in world affairs. After the talk a tea was served by local women, with Society for Christian Service guests from Ainsworth Methodist church present. Weekend visits included Byron and Delavan guests in Riverside, and local residents hosting visitors from Toledo Iowa Des Moines.
The Great Pyramid of Egypt spans 13 acres and rises 482 feet, matching the Time-Life Building height in New York City.
Lighting specialists recommend a light flat finish for ceilings to prevent glare and absorb excess light from dark colors or glossy surfaces.
The cacao tree, a small tree reaching 15 to 25 feet, is the origin of chocolate and cocoa. It forms the core source for both products and is cultivated for its beans used in confectionery.
Robert Christner joined Donald Smith on a ten day Canadian fishing trip and reported an excellent outing upon returning Saturday evening. Memorial Day gatherings included family picnics and dinner at the Arthur Davison home with relatives from Moline Wayland Norwalk Kalona and Prairie Flower areas.
The Washington Evening Journal staff and publishing details list Shannon Co as publishers with Dare F Tider as managing editor and Charles Morris as news editor. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday, second class matter under March 1879 act, and various press associations and advertising info. Subscription rates are provided for in town and outside Iowa with terms payable in advance.
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