Editorials Reflect On Liberty Tax Law And Town History
A March 27, 1948 editorial page surveys topics from constitutional freedoms and a pacific trial verdict to a tax-cut bill and postwar policy. It cites Russell Coppock’s acquittal in a western Iowa case and notes Haile Selassie era conscription as a sharp contrast to U.S. politics. It also profiles Clarinda’s 16-year traffic-safety record and recalls Iowa paving pioneer Jack McKeone and his legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Coppock
Iowa
Assembly
Homer Coppock
Homer
Russell
Pacific Junction
Cngress
Truman
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Clarinda
Spring Newsfront Mirage and Rural Awakening
A reflective piece notes spring events shaping daily life and town activity. It contrasts radio hype about beef via molecular chemistry with quiet signs of seasonal change, including lawn cleanup and field work as river levels rise near Columbus Junction.
Pioneering Concrete Contractor Jack McKeone
Jack McKeone, born in Brooklyn, built Washington’s first concrete sidewalks in 1901 and 1902. He arrived in 1899, worked for 17 years with the Rock Island railroad, and later ran cement works and blocks from a North Sixth avenue plant. His works include early sidewalks, paving near the Colenso hotel, the Masonic temple, and the first concrete crossing in town, all still standing after nearly five decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jack McKeone
Washington Street
North
Iowa Avenue
West
Madison Street
State Highway Commission
Iowa
Journal
Rock Island
J. J. McKeone
Mr. McKeone
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ireland
Keokuk
Rock Island Railroad
Skunk River
Brighton
North Sixth Avenue
Milwaukee Tracks
Frank L. Wilson
Colenso
Masonic Temple
Fairfield
J. E. Lemmon
Kiple & DePrenger
C. H. Wilson
Ed Bovee
McKeone
Mcleone
Harry Shrader
Pontiac Garage
South Second Avenue
Win Smouse
International Building
East Third Street
Union Bus
Second Street
United Presbyterian Church
Washington National Bank
Washington Mutual Insurance
Christian Bible School Service Schedule and Staff
Morning worship at 9 45 with a 10 46 organ prelude and offertory pieces including Resurrixit Diggle organ, Offertoire ae Mueller solo and Were You There. Anthem In Josephs Lovely Garden. Organ postlude Eastern Post Juda. Sermon topic Ready to Live by Wendell Rider director of music. Shirley Dunlap organist. Thomas Polk pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggle
Mueller
Marguerite Utterbach
Joseph
Wendell Rider
Shirley Dunlap
Thomas Polk
Rotten mummies of peaches prompt winter burning
Garden guidance urges clearing and burning all peach mummies on trees and ground. Authorities warn that dried fruit remnants harbor rot spores that survive winter and seed another rot outbreak next season.
Frogs and floods inspire reflections on farm life
The passage notes flooded lowlands near Wapello and questions farmers’ resolve to cultivate such land when floods recur. It mentions early frog croaks and a tongue in cheek remark about social standing versus marriage prospects, reflecting local sentiment and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Second Avenue
Grover Booth
Our dog chased our cat and he bitter end
Mary doubts the line as she asks the teacher if the sentence fits. The teacher uses the phrase bitter end in guidance about grammar and meaning.
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Mary
Xyz
Obituary of Mrs. C. B. Carter of Keota
Ola Edith Coffman Carter aged 62 died at home March 18 from a heart attack after years of ill health. Born January 2, 1886 near Keota, she married Do B. Carter in 1905 and had two daughters Lila Redinger and Wilma Kuhn. Survived by husband, daughters, grandsons, step grandchildren, great step grandchildren, three brothers, and preceded by parents and two sisters. Services held at Keota Baptist Church with interment in Keota cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Carter
Keota
Ola Edith Coffman
T. E. and
Nancy (Smiteman) Coffman
Ensign Jack Redlinger
H. A. Coffman
Monrovia
Calif
G. J. Coffman
Brownsdale
Minn
S. W. Coffman
Alta Neis
Freight Car Loads See Frequent Reuse in Rail Freight
A freight car is loaded about 20 times per year on average, reflecting high utilization and turnover in freight operations. The figure highlights efficient asset use and steady demand for rail transport services.
Washington Iowa Evening Journal Masthead and rates
The Washington Iowa Evening Journal lists staff roles including Editor Charles Morris News Editor W J Shannon Advertising Manager Max Marble and Plant Superintendent. Rates show per week carrier and mail subscriptions with options in Iowa and Washington with multiple term lengths and advance payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Elder
Shannon's Co
Publishers Rr
Shannon
Dave RR. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Towa Daily Press
Towa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Senan
Spinning Wheel Revival Gains Ground in Britain
Spinning by traditional spindle is making a comeback in Great Britain as craftspeople and hobbyists rediscover the old technique. The movement highlights a revival of hand spinning amid modern textiles and mass production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Riverside Garden Club Opens 1948 Work Year at Yordis Home
Riverside March 22 Garden club members met at Mrs. Fred Yordi home with co host Mrs. Alfred Yordi ten members and two guests attended. Programs covered Weed Control and Problem Spots in the Garden with poems and remarks. Next meeting set for April 20 at Mrs. Earl Harr home. A Riverside Child Health Clinic announced for March 23 at Riverside Public School. Social calls and local visitors noted from Iowa City Cedar Rapids Tiffin and Fort Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Crutz
Riverside
Riverside Garden Club
Fred Yordi
Alfred Yordi
Robert Davis
Iowa City
Paul Schmidt
Katherine L. Thomann
George Deutsch
Hazel Albright
George Deatsch
Joseph Shradel
Earl W. Hart
Mary Schnoebelen
Mary Baschnagel
Victoria Griffin
Earl Harr
Earl W. Harr
Judy Harr
Mercy Hospital
Joseph Murray
Robert J. Spooner
Bobby
Cedar Rapids
Lyle Shirley
Marilyn
Donald Glawson
Hills
Carl Schrag
Tiffin
Charles Havel
Victor Burich
Cleo Burich
Dale Burich
Town City
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Ogo
New Hampton
Haile Selassie
News Week
Addis Ababa
U.S
Little Wayfarer
Earth
Burlington
Oskaloosa Herald
Centerville
Kansas City
Davenport
Bernard McKeone
Ril
Bill
Towa River
Columbus Junction
Bruce Cowden
New
Christian
Wapello
Joe
Dixie Dugan
By Mevoy and
Striebei
All In
Charles
Sally
Nancy
Garden Club
Keating
Nolan Settlement
St. Mary's Church
Bernard Jacobsmeier
Fort Madison
Jastor
St. Mary’s
Clement Schnoebelen
Norbert Dautremont
Gedar Rapids
Mise Grace Mottet
Clement Mottet
J. J. Green
Des Moines
Roy
William Griffin
FOX
Donald Woods
Rin Tin Tin
Bobby Blake
Evening Journal
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