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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1947
Page
4
The piece blends homely Iowa observations with national politics and technological progress. It notes moose on Alaska rails, water woes in Iowa, and the farmer’s losses, then lauds the library, rail diesel progress, and American industry. It also recalls Bob Mott’s Pekin Theater and Sophie Tucker, linking local memory to broader culture.
Axtell's primary win in Missouri's fifth district sparked criticism of President Truman's influence with the Pendergast machine in Kansas City. The episode prompts calls for a full investigation and prosecution of fraud, while opponents blame late moralizing statements as self-serving.
A reader suggests placing a mothbait fur neckpiece in a cherry tree to scare birds. A anonymous tip advises shaping a pseudo cat to frighten robins and starlings, debating how to position the fur for the effect.
Joe's death draws Bill to console the widow who asks for a keepsake. Willis's garage unveils a new plate glass window while Rothschild's store refashions a summer display with a Mexican flavor. Nearby a spring thirst quenchers comes from a deep well and a passing elevator miscue entertains a country resident. Rodents retreat as Old Pop and kin are quietly removed by successive nights.
Washington reports Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower will give up his army life next year to become president of Columbian University. Despite repeated denials of political ambitions, Democrats and Republicans eye him as a potential running mate for Truman in 1948. Maj Gen Floyd L. Parks stressed Eisenhower has no political aspirations.
Parks says Eisenhower, age 57 in October, is not seeking a political career. Sources note his age could aid a 1956 bid, while retirement plans at $15 000 a year fuel talk that Omar N. Bradley, a West Point classmate, may become the next chief of staff.
Columbus Junction residents Mr and Mrs W D Lewis will mark their 62nd wedding anniversary June 28. Mrs Lewis has been a patient in a Muscatine hospital for several weeks due to a fractured hip. Delwin Otteman and Roberta Hauenstein hosted a luncheon for sorority sisters June 18 at their parents home. Margaret Huston, who runs the Peter Pan play school near here, is a patient at Bellevue Hospital in Muscatine. Robert FE. Rhea, a former resident, is mentioned.
Louis J. Kehoe laments recent Senate decorum, condemns filibusters as grandstanding, and calls for stricter debate rules. He singles out Senators Bilbo Morse and Taylor and urges a 60 minute limit to restraint obstruction of legislation.
Ident here, has retired as tan ager of the Benteco store at Sigourney after serving nearly 20 years. He was succeeded by Stace Klopfenstein of Mt. Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Oats have re turned from Detroit, Mich., where they visited their daughter, Mrs. Chester Ogier, and family.
Riverside June meeting held at Anna Krotz home with Mrs John W Soukup Mrs Wilbur Chalupa Nadine and Mrs Alfred Yordi as guests Leader Mrs Farr Hart spoke on History of the Rose After dessert and a tour of the wedding outfit from over 50 years ago the group planned the July 18 gathering hosted by Mrs Shradel and Mrs Mary Schnoebelen
The passage lists famous figures with ages at notable deeds from Boy Wonders Kit Carson to Jefferson and Franklin. It contrasts those feats with a political remark arguing for stronger defense of constitutional government against communism and legislative displays by some senators.
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