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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1952
Page
4
An editorial framing declares today’s age as uniquely abundant, surpassed only by wars or fear of wars that threaten this bounty. It cites biblical verse from Psalm 147:4 to underscore the contrast between divine provisioning and human anxiety.
In a humorous reminiscence the author laments misplacing two large diplomas and reflects on what true education means. She recalls early literacy struggles, math blockages, and ancient languages, then credits teachers and a lifelong desire to learn while doubting formal credentials. The piece ends with a wry nod to the donkey saying diplomas won’t shorten ears.
Local notices detail visitors and callers at the Hoyle and nearby households in Franklin District, including Henry Johnson, Ben Billerbush, Ray Watson, Eva Hoyle, Earnest Lanlow, Arlo Phelps, Roy Wells, George Bartholomew, Clair Neff, Walter Fisher, H J Brennamen, the McConnell family, and various relatives moving to or visiting farms. Also notes flu illness, chicken pox, and a farm sale linked to the McConnell family. An industry note mentions a portable heater for curing farm crops in barns.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including Elder Shannon Co publishers, Dave HamMiner as managing waiter, Bruce Cowarn as waiter, Charlies Morris as news baster, W J Shannon as advertising manager, and Howard Hazen as snap foreman. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and contains admission of second class matter under March 4 1879 and office location Washington Town with leased wire and circulation bureaus in Iowa and Indiana. Subscriptions by mail in Iowa are $16.00.
Crawfordsville voters will choose four candidates for two school board seats, with three-year terms, and three candidates for a two-year treasurer term. Nominees for the board are Russell Williams Lyle Lowe Hayden Thomas and Max Owens. Treasurer candidates are Chester Spangler John White and Robert Miller. Also notes community events and local travels.
County farmers follow Purdue and Indiana State Pol scientific tests proving substantial gains in beef calves on roughages with Purdue Supplement A. Gains exceed 2 pounds daily on grass or corn silage with low costs, supplement 0.5 pounds daily, minerals, and salt. Pastured after wintering, final results to be announced later.
State Car Dispatcher invites sealed bids for one used Ford two ton truck with VAR No AS126. Bids due 4 PM March in Ames Iowa. Proposals and details from Fred Wratt Division Maintenance Engineer Washington IA. Preference given to goods produced within Iowa per Chapter 73 Code 1950.
A No. 4 school patriotic program featuring Abe Lincoln and George Washington was held by students and Miss Gray in Pleasant Ridge. A social evening with sandwiches, pie, and coffee followed as many community members attended, including Mr and Mrs Ed Kauffman and the Hesseltines, with many relatives visiting from Crawfordsville and nearby farms.
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