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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1952
Page
3
A devotional reflection cites Isaline 104 24 praising divine wisdom in creation and urges humane effort through hands and minds, emphasizing human relations and the need for generous service to fulfill divine intention.
Washington Iowa June 11 1952 a local PMA letter discusses potato shortages noting no price support program in 1951 17 and that rationing occurred this year Washington County PMA details factors including planting declines harvest losses and price ceilings while criticizing government controls and free market reliance.
The Lazarists or Congregation of the Mission were founded in 1624 by St. Vincent de Paul to teach and aid the poor through missions in urban and rural centers. The order comprises Roman Catholic priests devoted to education, care, and relief work.
Locals report rapid progress on the Lake Darling youth center as volunteers overcame heat and rain to erect a substantial structure on Saturday. About 60 to 100 workers from several towns joined skilled carpenters, with additional small buildings and beach preparations noted nearby.
A brief quotation notes Oliver Wendell Holmes saying it is pleasant to be foolish at the right time. The line reflects wit on timing and judgment in folly.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lewman visited in Washington over the weekend. Mrs Lewman notes her father remains in St Anthony s hospital from a month old auto accident. Duane Earll has received an honorable US Army discharge after four years service. Joy Fairchild and Martha Fry joined friends in Washington for the weekend. Virginia Johnson and Charles Mueller wed at Mediapolis on Sunday afternoon. Lonnce Rouse visited her brother in law and sister near West Cheater and plans to start institute school in Cedar Falls today. Robert Burham and Robert Wacgoner ranked 6th and 6th among 21 Iowa Wesleyan scholars for the second semester with averages 2.66 and 2.60 respectively. Louisa Young teaches in Pine Island.
The Columbus Junction WSCS hosted guest day on June 11 with guest speaker Marvine Jericho of Mt. Pleasant and soloist Nancy Templeman of Milstine. Visiting Phil Dick of St Peter Minn. visited his brother Rob Merritt this week. Concord Township Farm Bureau women held a garden party and lunch May 10 at the home of Mrs. Ralph Lowe with hostesses Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Clyde Turkington and Adelia Letts. The Hopeful Workers Four-H club presented entertainment.
A visitor will arrive Saturday for a three week stay in the home of her sister Mrs. Scott Wilcox. She plans to travel to Mexico City with a National Education Association tour. Also visiting are uncle James Frew and son Claren of Monmouth. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Aldrich of Wayland and Mrs. Della Christ ner at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jemison’s in Oskaloosa. Mrs. Jemison is Aldrich’s daughter.
Sulphur exists in almost every country but deposits of the purest and cheapest kind are becoming harder to find. The industry has spent millions of dollars in a continuing search.
Seventy three children in Columbus Junction enroll in free Red Cross water safety classes. They attend three times weekly at the municipal pool in Muscatine. Mrs. Ernest Ford of Columbus Junction is Louisa County director.
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