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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1952
Page
6
The piece notes time is counted from Jesus birth but emphasizes his redefining dignity through service. It cites him washing the disciples feet in John 13 5 as the model of humble ministry and renunciation of pride.
A reporter visits the Iowa Hospital School near the University Hospital where severely handicapped children like Bobbie Davis receive care and education. The school blends therapy and schooling with devotion from teachers and doctors, while parents and university volunteers support a program fostering self sufficiency and social contact.
Bruce Cowden reports preliminary plans for a youth center at Lake Darling near Brighton. The board wants the main building started this spring with a 36 by 60 foot shelter dining hall and recreation room, to cost about five thousand dollars plus materials. Contributions total 5252.47 with 5891.61 on hand after disbursements, led by Westington and Fairfield backers. beach sand also ordered for May 25 to extend 10 by 100 feet.
Mrs Gilbert Wood of Mercy hospital Iowa City is recovering well as son Robert born last Tuesday does fine. Mr Wood delivered hospital gifts on Sunday. Mrs Wood’s stay will last at least a week with room Suz. Several local families visited and hosted relatives from Columbus June Davenport and Douglas Arizona with health concerns and travel of Dick Beenblosom and others.
County officials discussed wetting rock surfacing for the road to the youth center area to be ready when the space opens this year. A spring caravan from across the county may be organized to showcase Lake Darling and its development. George Peebier, a Pleasant Plain schoolman, aided last summer and may return.
Short notice describes a state park bordered by dense woods raising safety concerns for visitors and explains precautions. Authorities urge hikers to stay on marked trails and report any suspicious activity or emergencies promptly.
The county Democratic convention opened with an informal session led by AS S. Raster. Delegates were chosen unanimously, and the group supported a Stevenson presidential bid with little opposition. Speakers praised Stevenson as a reformer and efficient administrator while potential national delegates drew no endorsements.
Delegates discussed McCullough with little information available and a county can date for the state legislature was rejected. Everette Swift was urged as a 1953 county supervisor candidate and applauded. The convention, after lunch jokes, adjourned following brief communications and pep talks.
Mrs Darold Jones Mrs Lee Hunt Lillian Simpson Mrs Al Hazelett Linda and Nancya Lu Watson attended with a girl doing tap dance as part of the program. Washington county auxiliary units provided entertainment gifts and refreshments for the March birthday party.
Directory listing for Livingston Day attorneys at 204 West Main St with phone 147 and 064, Welldell L Shaffer dentist near Hotel Washington, Dr R Q Eastland in Journal Building, Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician with rectal diseases noted, Journal Building contact 1019 and 110 respectively.
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