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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
5
An editorial reflects on John 5 23 and urges all men to honor the Son as they honor the Father. It warns that true honor comes from reflecting the Father in life while denying and betraying Him brings dishonor.
A collage of observations on politics, society, and daily life. It notes elm disease spreading to Illinois, debate about federal aid and state functions, distrust of Soviet promises, a tale of Bertha Akim Bertha’s U S scholarship story, a stop sign fine in Missouri, and a quip about vacation burglaries.
Lavonne Wenger was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Dean Meyers in Wayland to celebrate her upcoming marriage to Roger McGuire on June 30. Cohostesses included Mrs. Wesley Roth and several others. guests listed many local families.
Wayland residents report the birth of a granddaughter on June 19 to Mr and Mrs Jack Derby of Tucson Arizona. Notable visits include Mr and Mrs Ethan Brooks to Martinsdale to see cousins Mr and Mrs Rollo Cumings. Other items mention illnesses and a bridal shower for Arlene Swailes.
Kalona Rebekah lodge members met at Odd Fellow hall Friday evening with Mrs. Alva Niffenegger presiding. The group voted to vacation in late July and August. Mrs. H. A. Swartzendruber was elected District Deputy President for District No. 92. Social committee named for July included Arlis Niffenegger, F. L. Strickler, and Eugene Way. A social hour followed the meeting with refreshments served by local hosts.
The article notes a statewide Women's Traffic Safety Conference set for July 9 at the State House with about 600 expected. It highlights ongoing female leadership in highway and automotive issues and lists social visits and relocations among local families.
A speech urges men to step up on traffic safety as women delegates join a state conference invited by Governor Loveless. The speaker warns that women represent hundreds of thousands and calls for immediate progress to keep men from losing ground in safety efforts.
Public notice lists the Hider Shannon Co publishers editors and staff roles. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday and holidays and that the paper is entered as second class matter in Washington Iowa. It references press associations and audit bureau affiliations for circulation.
A public notice lists the J P Office in Bryce Lord’s as holding business hours on Tuesday July 2 from 1 00 PM to 4 00 PM. It mentions multiple town regions in Iowa and Minnesota including Hampton Shakopee Lake Crystal and Washington. The notice directs to the company office for the event and details.
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