Editorials reflect on public morals and political systems
A 1951 editorial page surveys global and domestic issues. It ponders public virtue, free speech, and the dangers of corruption, while praising civic courage, questioning France’s multi party strain, and examining labor actions in Detroit. It contrasts capitalism with socialism and warns against broad government control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Republic
Detroit
Frank X. Martel
Wayne County Federation of Labor
Local Social Notes and Family Gatherings Across Iowa
Iowa City reports on guests and visits as families travel for Father's Day and weekends. The Military Road club schedule shifts one week to meet with Mr and Mrs Richard Knapp. Bur lington and Delta residents plan afternoons with Mrs Everette Shearer while Mr Shearer is visited. Extended trips include Kalona, Buckeye Arizona and New Jersey stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Maurice Stone
Burlington
Vain Altman
Delta
Everette Shearer
Shearer
Military Road Club
Richard Knapp
Clare Darby
Darby
Alva Sands
Neal Sands
New Jersey
G. Frye
Kalona
Mr. Frye
Buckeye
Ariz
Orville Thoma
Mabel Reynolds
Clifford Thompson
C. B. Reed
Washington
Lake Darling Ride Reveals Power of Washington County Project
A writer tours Lake Darling in Clay township with conservation officer Joe Etzen and photographer Harold Wehr. The article notes a large man made lake created by a dam, extensive shorelines, a future state park, and plans to extend the beach while highlighting a 15 000 tree planting program along the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Clay Township
Honey Creek
Washington
Joe Etzen
Joe
Harold Wehr
Journal
Tommy Wehr
Harold
Memories of a lakeside park and the old elm’s enduring shade
Narrator recalls progress at the youth center site beside the lake and the growing grove of saplings. Residents remember the lake’s origin, the Elm tree’s preservation, Memorial Day crowds, and youths testing boats under custodian supervision in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Joe Etzen
Fel
Lake Darl ing Notes And Plans For Recreation
A writer reports on Lake Darling including safety tips after a capsizing on the lake, mentions swim groups and expert swimmers, and describes current conditions. Details cover the lake length about three miles, depths near thirty feet, dam height about fifteen feet, a larger dock, boat use, youth center beach plans, picnic grounds, boating speed, water clarity, and stocking with fish with no fishing this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Darling
Highway No. 1
Etzen
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FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Communist Party
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Lester Orr
Frank Costello
Marshalltown Times Republican
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Allan Kline
Hawk-eye Gazette
England
Ainsworth
University Hospital
Brighten UP
ARGO
Rembrandt
Iowa
VITA
Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
Rock Island
Bruce Cowden
Okobiji
Clear Lake
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Howard Reighard
Leland Horton
Brighton
Horton
al Morgan
County Board of Supervisors
Warren Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Tapp
Tait
Radio & Appliance
Buick
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Dreamline Styling
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S. Second Avenue
Washington, Iowa
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