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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
4
Editorial reflects on charity to the young, the weak, and the unfortunate citing scripture. It frames readers as stewards of aid and duty to the needy, urging ongoing benevolence and social responsibility. The piece ties moral obligation to biblical verse and communal action.
The column questions truth in reporting as President Truman complains of distortions while 65 correspondents ride his train. It surveys media bias, the New Deal era’s costs, and calls for a Washington County community center to host 4-H shows and farm meetings.
A Mason City Globe-Gazette note argues that the most profitable recent films are those without smut content, suggesting Hollywood should recognize cleaner productions as top earners.
Fifty years in one town case a milestone for Dr. Henry C. Hull of Washington. Since 1898 he has operated from East Main Street, recalling horse and buggy era, coal burners, and kerosene lamps before modern electric lighting and hospital care.
Dr Hull notes that no other current Washington physician has his tenure. He recalls peers from his early days including Dr J C Boice Dr William McClelland Dr J R Burroughs Dr E R Jenkins Dr W F E Anderson and Dr Roberts. He adds Dr E T Wickham Dr C W Stewart and Dr G W Hall began practice soon after.
Dr Hull, then a notable athlete, was a pillar of the Washington town team around 1909. He once broke an arm pitching at Chautauqua grounds in an unusual accident. Now retired from play he stays connected to baseball by tracking the Cubs and White Sox in newspapers.
The column reflects on the impact of vacation Bible school and mentions a worker recounting better Bible training there. It also reports Lester Orr weed removal in a tiny miracle garden beside his downtown office, notes a flag etiquette display observation, and describes a woman on Main street wearing a navy outfit with red roses while a radio program feature is mentioned.
Washington V F W loses 5 3 to Richmond Merchants in extra innings while Cubs crush Kalona 10 2 in five frames. Rotenburger Schaffer lead hits off Orr as Shalla and Ross pace pitching. two more games set with Stewart Crone All Stars vs West Liberty at 8 30.
The Southeast Iowa event at Washington Golf and Country Club opens Sunday with rounds beginning at 7 am. Ray Whitehead and Joe Cheves released the starting schedule, listing players from 7:00 to 10:00 with late finishes and a note to arrive promptly to ease course congestion.
Sol Lesser presents Tarzan and the Mermaids at Fox claiming one of the most unusual Tarzan pictures. Edgar Rice Burroughs’s ape-man aids a native girl facing a loveless marriage and becomes entwined in further danger along the African coast.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff including Shannon Elder and editors with publishing details and offices in Washington Iowa. Subscription rates are shown per week by carrier with varying prices.
The Washington golf and country club hosts a 138 entry Sunday with top talent from Iowa and local stars. Notable competitors include Sonny Dean and Jack Stewart from the state junior final, Harold Show, Jimmy Jones, and Bill Hatcher among others, all vying for the championship flight.
Washington Y W C A Mixers softball opened at Olds with a 17 to 1 victory. Ace pitcher Marie Blattner limited Olds to scattered hits and hit a homer with three on in the first inning. Eleanor Pease added four hits in the seven inning game. Practice continues Monday at Lincoln School. next game is June 24 against Columbus Junction.
Golf fans are cordially invited to attend this major golf attraction with no admission charge for spectators.
New York City merchants report annual losses from shoplifting totaling about 13 billion dollars. The tally reflects widespread theft across stores, raising concerns for retailers and law enforcement.
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