God near us, a vision of heaven opened
Editorial notes from June 15 1948 reflect on divine nearness citing Eve 1 1 and a headline about visions of God as described in scripture. The piece emphasizes personal closeness to God and spiritual insight.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1948
Page
4
Question of the hour how to get along with less
A column discusses reducing taxes and government waste, noting the War Assets Administration sale of planes with hidden extras and criticizing liberal spending. It cites a 1946 income chart, urges fiscal restraint, critiques campaign rhetoric, and warns of the danger in endless taxation and government growth. It closes with a local Iowa incident about liquor and a drunken driver and its lasting harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Klauer
War Assets Administration
Kingman Field
Arizona
WAA
Joe Long
Town Taxpayers Association
United States
Far West
Congress
Addressing Mail For Prompt Washington Delivery
The Washington postoffice urges senders to use full street addresses and rural route numbers on mail. Names alone lead to delays or misdelivery as clerks rely on streets and numbers to sort pieces for carriers. Missing addresses may be stamped delayed or returned if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Postoffice
Postoffice
Mail Addressing Problems at Washington Post Office
Postmaster Jay Brown notes many pieces lack street addresses and routes, creating misdelivery risks. With over 11 000 patrons, newcomers and common names complicate sorting. birth announcements require proper postage and complete addresses to avoid mail being treated as letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Brown
Washington Post Office
Washington rural route service figures
The data lists four routes with box counts and people served: Route 1 199 boxes serving 903. Route 2 127 boxes serving 448. Route 3 255 boxes serving 1039. Route 4 189 boxes serving 736. Carriers are Floyd V. Sturgis, Charles Ballard, Leroy Jugenheimer, and Vic Masson respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Floyd V. Sturgis
Charles Ballard
Leroy Jugenheimer
Vic Masson
Post Office Circulars Flood Ahead In Mail Misrouting
A reader notes that many businesses across Washington and beyond mail in circulars, causing clutter at the post office as a large pile of circulars is shown. The observer highlights misrouting issues tied to external mail and local business shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
City Carriers Urge Citizens to Use Street Addresses
City mail carriers request residents and correspondents to include street names and numbers on all mail. Names listed include George Masson Jr route 1 Will Manussier No 2 George Masson Sr No 3 Byron Snider No 4 Kenneth Blecha No 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Masson, Jr
Will Manussier
George Masson, Sr
Byron Snider
Kenneth Blecha
Young Mike Moore Takes After Dad On The Field
The piece notes Richard Moore has arranged for his young son Mike to pursue athletics. Mike eagerly accompanies his father to games, wears a distinctive slugger style cap, and sports shirts proclaiming his athletic year. It highlights 1968 as the declared year and contrasts with easy ready to make cooking products for brides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Moore
Mike
The Hobble Skirt Returns This Fall
A Sunday reading notes the comeback of the hobble skirt described as straight and tight with a knee slit and a whistle silhouette. The piece mentions the new design moving into fashion rumors for the coming season.
Fashion Hazards of Hobble Skirts Recall Historic Tripping
The author reflects on the dangers of hobble skirts, noting that even a slight misstep can cause trouble. They recall memories from 1912 to 1914 when narrow skirts were in style and incidents were more common.
Recall of buggy rides and fashioned modesty in old days
The author recalls traveling by horse and buggy where some buggies required high steps. Young women were often hoisted into the vehicle, a task seen as improper for modesty. Ankles might be shown, but knee caps were forbidden in daylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.K
Hazards of the hobble skirt and a suit forecast
A reminiscence recalls a young woman playing crochet on the lawn when a hobble skirt failed to give and kicked back. The fall caused lasting back damage while the era’s cars pose no stepping problems. The piece hints at a future review of men’s suit revamps with baggy hips and peplums.
African Curios Donated to Parsons College Memorial
A collection of African curios donated courtesy of Mrs. Jessie B. Smouse Dougherty is on permanent display at Parsons Hall Fairfield Iowa. The items honor Rev Charles McCleary and Mrs Myrtie Kirby McCleary longtime Fairfield missionaries and Parsons alumni. The display includes carved ivory and ebony pieces bracelets beads rings candle sticks a miniature drum and other native crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
Jessie B. Smouse Dougherty
Washington
Parsons College
Charles McCleary
Myrtie Kirby McCleary
McCleary
Africa
Parsons Hall
Innovations in Dress Reflect War era Changes in Wardrobe
The remark notes a new look entering wardrobes as a wartime influence. It aligns with Sherman’s views on war and suggests postwar dress innovations may be considered a direct result of World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Hartsells Open New Pig Stand and Dining Spot
Mr and Mrs Robert D Hart announce the opening of their Pig Stand on Wednesday June 16 one fourth mile east of Washington on highway 92. They will offer Old Hickory barbeque pork ham ribs fried chicken and T bone steak dinners. The Hartsells came from Kirksville Missouri and have lifelong restaurant experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Hartsell
Washington
Highway 92
Hartsell
Dorothy Schmitt
Kirksville
Missouri
Hartsell Pig Stand to Open with In-House Barbecue Pit
Starr Marie and her family join Lutheran members as the Hartsell Pig Stand prepares its own barbecue pit. The restaurant will operate daily from noon until 2:00 a.m., expanding late night dining options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr Marie
Lutheran Church
Hartsell
Irene Dunne Career Notable Through Early RKO Venture I Remember Mama
Irene Dunne's new RKO vehicle I Remember Mama opens to strong notices as the star adds a record of eighteen films chosen for New York's Radio City Music Hall since her 1981 Hollywood debut. Co stars Barbara Bel Geddes Oscar Homolka and Philip Dorn share the screen in a story of a Norwegian family facing economic struggles in early San Francisco. George Stevens directed the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Dunne
RKO
Mama
Hollywood
New York
Radio City Music Hall
Barbara Bel Geddes
Oscar Homolka
Philip Dorn
Miss Dunne
San Francisco
George Stevens
Dore Sehary Presents Offering With Executive Producer Director
The project is presented by Dore Sehary with the offering led by the executive producer and director. This arrangement places Sehary at the helm as a key creative and organizational force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dore Sehary
Landis Surprises Onlookers Strumming Guitar On Road Show Set
Blonde Carole Landis stunned Fox Theatre crew on Wednesday on the Road Show set by picking up a guitar and singing. Co workers noted she must have practiced a lot to show such attack on the instrument during the Hal Roach produced comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Landis
Fox Theatre
Miss Landis
Hal Roach
Population migration shifts out of New York 1940–48
A 20th Century Fund report shows more than one million New York civilians migrated to other U S regions between 1940 and 1948, while California gained about a million, roughly half of New York's population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
20Th Century Fund
New York
California
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Bill Austin
Shorty Hogan
Wanda Hargrave
Wickenkamp Brothers Orchestra
Wickenkamp Brothers Orch
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