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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1952
Page
6
The Rotarian article endorses high school driver education noting teens trained in schools have far fewer accidents than those taught by amateurs. It cites Pennsylvania data showing about half as many crashes and argues professional instructors provide tested curricula and methods to build safer driving skills.
A Rotarian article promotes school based driver training to curb teen speeding. It argues that peer influence in school fosters safe driving and that fathers should enroll their sons in a course if available or instruct them with a standard text like Sportsmanlike Driving.
On St Patrick's Day several individuals celebrate birthdays including Donald Robert Robertson and Carol Jean Lukavsky of near Riverside. Other honorees include Joe Lohberger Mrs Ralph Moothart Mrs Hubert Lohrer and Charles Thomas Jirsa Kalona and Stc Robert KE Kelley Ft. Riley Kansas.
Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reid and guests Billy and Sara Rae of Davenport spent weekend at the Reid and Gidley homes. Mrs. Gidley returned with the Reids for a multi day visit. Des Moines visitors Frank Gibson and Martin joined the Reid household. Harry Bishop and his wife were honored at a Friday charivari with keys removed from Bishop’s car for the occasion. Glen Coon began work as linotype operator at the Evening Journal. Mrs. Coon plans to move to Washington with their two sons after this school year. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crone and son Danny moved to Des Moines.
A Riverside Leader excerpt recounts the rise of the Washington Journal and its evolution from The Hustler to the Washington Evening Journal. It notes owners from 1898 to 1900, the paper’s nonpartisan stance, its growing patronage, and current scale with over 30 employees and capital well above six figures.
Fire broke out in a second story apartment near the swinging bridge in Columbus Junction. The blaze started in a closet with unknown cause. Water and smoke caused substantial damage. Residents Mr and Mrs Deane Smith occupied the upper unit while Mr and Mrs Kephart lived on the first floor.
Riverside March 14 Mrs Anna Krotz hosted the Highland Society Club Friday afternoon At her home. Roll call answered by members and guests from Washington. Next meeting to be with Mrs Floyd Martin and seed exchange planned. Local movers include Pinney and Frank families and cadet corporal David Marner at Coe College in Cedar Rapids.
On March 7 Korea begins a 30 day leave. The Columbus City Parent Teachers association met Monday evening March 17 at the Columbus City school building.
Ira Coon of Washington visited business in town on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Burich moved to the Donald Kron home. Birch works at the Veterans hospital in Iowa City. Leo Birka and Joe Birka families drove to Brighton to visit the Justin Norths. Sunday supper guests at John Soukup Sr. included Harry Soukup and his children Lois Marcia and Alvin from Toddville. Mrs. Richard Krebs and Mrs. Mary Krebs of Iowa City called on friends Friday.
Grace Hill report notes Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hayes traveling to Des Moines for a limestone convention and visiting relatives. Dougie Hayes stayed with his grandparents C. L. Eyestone. Sandra visited Cloyce Hayes. Grace Hill Ladies Aid hosted Mrs. Arthur Peters at West Chester for her birthday with cake and ice cream. attendees included Mrs. Peters and several guests.
The note lists residents and visitors including Stanley Vodicka Beth Mrs Leonard Brinning Linden Mrs Waterhouse Miksch Paul Harvey Lizzie Brown Mable Johnson Nelson Woodford and the Engel Waterhouse families. It recalls Mrs Strohm returning home to Grace Hill and note on windlass wells needing wind and unwind effort. A religious picture night, coffee, cookies, Sunday dinner guests, and Mrs Miksch’s cold are mentioned.
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