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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1952
Page
10
A devotional note quotes Exodus 23 20 stressing divine support when one follows God and moves with faith. The piece frames the angelic protection as a constant guide for believers and invites trust in spiritual power.
Editorial round up cites heavy traffic and thin pavement, warns of government overreach and wartime planning. Senators debate draft deferments for college raiders and a shift toward centralized authority, urging return of power to the people amid inflation.
A Mansfield Ohio reader argues for a nationwide no work period to expose systemic weaknesses in government and essential services. The letter cites potential shortages of water, gas, electricity, and mail, urging collective shutdowns to force reform.
Memorial day visitors include J. P. Lower and two sons as Mrs. Marek’s pet monkey stays aloft in a yard tree. The creature climbs a chain, enters through a door when it rains, and thanks helpers in its cheerful voice. Dorothy Hermann and others graduate. Edna Witting guides a Iowa City outing for teachers and mothers.
Phyllis Jean Mitchell daughter of Fred Mitchell Crawfordsville is selected to represent the Stantz-Mitchell American Legion post at Crawfordsville at the Hawkeye Girls State session at Grinnell College June 15 22. She has completed third year high school and meets Girl Stater requirements including top half class ranking and leadership. Her brother James Mitchell died in World War II. another brother Harold served. Kenneth is in Alaska and Keith in Korea. Local hosts Mr and Mrs W H Murphy near Ainsworth honored Mr and Mrs Carl House of Perry Iowa. others present included Mr and Mrs Elwin Lewis and Retha.
Mr. and Mrs. Everette Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Disney, Mrs. Una Strandberg and children and Mr Ray Blankenhorn attended an evening gathering. Ice cream and cake were enjoyed at the close of the event.
A Memorial day family gathering at the R J Dawson residence included out of town guests Mrs Ellen Dawson from St Joseph Missouri Mrs Eliza Stafford from Waterloo and Mrs Ellis Keller from Marshalltown with relatives spanning four generations. The Kell ers brought a colored film camera and enjoyed garden photos while plans to view the film reel were discussed. Mr E E Whisler and daughter Sylvia visited over the weekend at the P L Whisler home.
Berlin reports say Allied forces ended a seven day siege of Radio Berlin but Soviets sealed the station with a barricade for eight hours before acknowledging the action. The station resumed broadcasting on schedule without mentioning the British move. Meanwhile U S authorities say Gen Vassily Chuikov replied to Washington’s protest over Soviet highway patrol bans between Berlin and West Germany, with no details released.
Three deaf men were taken to court in Bangor Maine after a street argument that escalated into a railing and brawling incident. The dispute occurred in public and led to charges being filed against the participants.
A simple fruit friendly dressing combines orange juice with salad oil or a prepared dressing to complement fruit salads.
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