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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1949
Page
4
A June 18 1940 editorial argues that clarity of intention stabilizes judgment and guides resolve, urging steady focus and disciplined thinking to align actions with beliefs. It emphasizes firm purpose and thoughtful restraint.
The writer details porch life with neighborly humor from 514 West Main Street. He recalls a fridge repair, a spontaneous quintet serenade, granddaughter Barbara Ann Upton of Oskaloosa, and a hospital ambulance ride, all framed by light hometown reflections.
The 1949 financial summary for Washington Iowa lists receipts totaling 110,470.98 in bonds and special assessments with total year receipts at 219,574.71. The report includes entries for general government, licenses, fines, sanitation, sewer, recreation and cemetery funds, alongside notes and quips from the editor about local matters.
The Iowa City Press Citizen suggests most Iowa cities will watch Des Moines as the city manager plan unfolds. The editorial urges consideration of the plan for Iowa City and its future development.
A municipal ledger itemizes General Government costs including salaries, insurance, police and fire departments, sanitation, and street works totaling 149 438 58 for the year with 13 444 86 in fund transfers. It also summarizes utilities receipts of 41 011 97 and expenditures 40 069 93 including salaries, operation, outlay and improvements.
Balance and receipts figures for the year ending March 31 1949 are shown with warrants, taxes, and special assessments. The report lists total property valuation across classes including utilities and railroads, with deductions and balance on hand. The document notes grand total property value and related credits, alongside active warrants outstanding and assessment details.
A narrator recounts a New York subway excursion with friends Frank Kos and John Winga to Wall Street and Chambers Street. They ride to Bedloe's Island to visit the Statue of Liberty, describe elevator access, ascent to the pedestal and head, and note winds and crowds on the trip.
Charlotte Earls and two Washington Y Mixers attend the summer YWCA BIPA conference at Camp Brewster in Omaha Nebraska arriving after long travel. They stay in cabins with Edna Mc Carty assisting craft work and describe daily activities from eight to five thirty plus worship and leadership training.
The largest group of purchases by the surplus marketing administration for lend lease and other needs was for dairy poultry and meat products.
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