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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1952
Page
5
The piece invokes divine communication as ongoing and universal noting sermons in stones and books in brooks.引用 scripture emphasizes that the Lord delivers messages to humanity across signs in creation and revelation through Abraham.
A 1932 political broadside urges voters to reject Hoover era excess and elect Roosevelt and Garner. It cites rising deficits, wasteful government spending, and calls for a balanced budget along with drastic reductions in expenses. The piece reflects Democratic messaging from Hotel Biltmore in New York City, sent via Don Ross of Des Moines.
Ainsworth residents share weekend visits with relatives in Iowa City Muscatine and Ottumwa While plans unfold for summer moves West Main Washington and local residences transition Karl Walls sells and buys homes in Washington The community scene includes hospital stays and friendly gatherings with extended kin and neighbors across Jefferson and surrounding counties
The Legion auxiliary met for their regular meeting and annual officer election. New officers include President Mrs Paul Hazelett, 1st vice president Mrs Ro i Mc Farland, secretary Mrs Gilbert Wood, treasurer Mrs Clifford Thompson, historian Mrs Lee Norris, chaplain Mrs V V Wort man, and S et at arms Mrs Mary Townsend. Several members and guests were noted in attendance and social visits followed.
Bruce McParland purchases property from Glen Miller where Robert Bowman had lived. Bowmans relocate to the former residence of Albert Taylor, now tied to Manford Kilgore’s ownership. Read as a local record of moves and home changes with arriving visitors noted.
Handy sandwich spread ideas using bacon for picnics and lunches at home. Combos include chopped crisp bacon with peanut butter, bacon with hard cooked eggs and mayonnaise, bacon with Pimento cheese, bacon with prune and mayonnaise, and bacon with American cheese and mustard.
Members of the Hi-Ores girls 4-H club met at Diane Edwards home with Mary Lemley presiding. Demonstrations covered picture framing and portfolio making, with exhibits on horses Italy and decor. Leaders announced an August 1 local achievement event and plan a Lake Odessa camping trip for June 27 28 with several demonstrations and recipes.
Mr and Mrs Charles Long well and Dennis of Chicaszo returned home after visiting his mother Mrs Laura Longwell and families of Frank Longwell Mrs Joe Lang and Mrs Harold Kauffman of Wasland. Claire Davis spent two weeks at home after a year at Buriley University Indianapolis and earned a straight A average. He is now at summer school in the Black Hills and has an address care of Wheaton College Science Station Route I Box 194 B Rapid City South Dakota. Mr and Mrs Verle Gallashos and Mr and Mrs Harold Welly Also listed in the local notes.
Mrs hivtrad Nihart and her mother entertained Thursday at the Stacey home with a pink and blue shower for Mrs Clifford Corpman Jr. Out of town guest Mabel Robison of Moline, Ill. attended and stayed through the week visiting relatives. Various local names and updates follow including social events and town notices.
Iowa State College horticulturist A. K. Cott advises renovating strawberry patches after harvest to boost next year’s yield. Tips include Crest cloning apparel spacing 12 to 15 feet between rows, thinning plants to two rows apart, choosing young vigorous plants, applying 5-10-5 fertilizer at two pots per 100 square feet, cultivating first, soaking soil to 2.5 inches, and leaving irrigation at one position for two and a half hours.
Mr and Mrs Robert Cotfield and two daughters of Sacramento Calif visit at the home of Mrs Cotfield's parents Mr and Mrs Carl Dunbar. Mr and Mrs Kenton Mangold and son of Washington and Dr and Mrs J A McGuire of Fairfield were Sunday visitors at Mr and Mrs Birch Ob Rainond's home. Rex Hazen of Portland Ore came to get his wife and two children who had spent months with the family. Elizabeth Stauffer and Jean Stacy attend Bible school at Parsons College in Fairfield.
Birthday notices honor Thomas Brown son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Brown of Chicane who celebrates today along with Donald Snedaerass son of Mr and Mrs Marion Snederass aged 11 Also listed are Mrs M L McCreedy J T Randle Mrs Cloyvde Knapp and Mrs Vince Skubal of Round Grove among others on the local birthday roll.
Mr and Mrs Ruben Scharf and Kathy Ann of Iowa City spent Sunday at the Robert Lowe Sr home. Mr and Mrs Elmer Hillerman of State Center and Mr Swisher of Amro Wisconsin visited. Swisher will stay several days before returning home after recently visiting daughter Mrs L D Henderson in Ogden Utah. Westminster Fellowship delegates Carol Zelinsky Wilma Nichols Janet Graf and Carol Booth attend the Westminster Fellowship conference at Parsons College Fairfield June 22 to 30 with Mrs William J Crosshein as instructor. Bob Shaffer of Washington shows improvement at the Iowa City Veterans hospital where he is treated for burns from a gasoline truck incident weeks ago.
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