Editorial Reflection on Trials and Blessings
An editorial laments collective misfortune while framing hardships as blessings and cites Psalm 42:1 to express spiritual longing for relief and renewal.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1952
Page
3
Purely Personal Reflections on Family Politics and Allegiance
A columnist shares personal memories of political loyalties within a family. He recalls a Civil War veteran father who equated Republicans with righteousness and Democrats with perdition. He notes shifts in relatives' views and argues political choice can reflect inherited, not fully self made, beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Republican Party
Twelve Apostles
United Presbyterian Church
Grover Cleveland
William McKinley
I Have Voted Straight and Am Growing Weary
A political column reflects decades of two party tension and voter power. The writer defends straight-ticket voting while criticizing corruption and urging Republicans to groom younger leaders to sustain loyalty amid changing skies.
Riverside Family News Place in Iowa City Home
Riverside locals report Mary Lukavsky staying with Johnny Sexton at Repte's in Iowa City to aid with housework and care for Mrs. Sexton and infant Terri Lea. Grands include Mrs. Marry Sexton of Downey and Harry Sexton of San Francisco, with Lukavsky and Jensen relatives listed. Visitors at Mrs. Krotz home include Mr and Mrs Will Krotz, crutch use noted for Mrs. Krotz, and others helping finish a quilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Mary Lukovsky
Johnny Sexton
Repte
Iowa City
Sexton
Terri Lea
Marry Sexton
Downey
Harry Sexton
San Francisco
Calif
Richard Lukavsky
Anna Krotz
Ami
Will Krotz and Sons
Birthday List Recalls West Chester and Keota Celebrants
Local birthday notices honor Mrs. A. L. Duensing, Dean Cox, Richard Fisher, Carla Mae Benell, Joyce Kleese of West Chester. Others include Joyce Adell Steele aged 11, Frank Lyne Kos son of Mr and Mrs Kos, Stanley Willer of Los Angeles, and Gerald Horak Robert Sorrell Jr. plus John Orr. Additional names Frances Minick Joe Goodlander Santos Hernandez and Mrs Gale Hotchkiss appear on the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Duensing
Dean Cox
Richard Fisher
Carla Mae Benell
Joyce Kleese
West Chester
Frank Lyne Kos
Frank Kos
Joyce Adell Steele
Milo Steele
Stanley Willer
Los Angeles
Calif
Gerald Joseph Horak
Paul Horak
Robert Sorrell Jr
Robert Sorrell
John Orr
Don Orr
Frances Minick
Joe Goodlander
Santos Hernandez
Gale Hotchkiss
Keota
Judge Bechly Hosts Birthday Dinner For Regional Lawyers
In Montezuma the sixth Iowa judicial district celebrated Judge Frank Bechly’s 79th birthday with 150 lawyers, sheriffs, and reporters from Jasper to Washington counties. A Montezuma women’s group served a full meal, followed by speeches led by Tama’s Mike Hyland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bechly
Iowa Judicial District
Jasper
Mahaska
Powesheik Keokuk
Washington
Montezuma
Oskaloosa
Odd Fellows Hall
Powesheik
Bechly
Judge Bechly
Tama
Mr. Hyland
Beehly Birthday Dinner Paid Tribute By Area Lawyers
Judge Beehly has served the district for nearly 26 years after appointment to fill a term in 1927. Attendees from Iowa law circles, including Ingalls Swisher and other judges, presented a 4 birthday gift amid humorous speeches. Fifteen Washington county attorneys and Sheriff Charles Snyder attended the Montezuma event with several from Wellman and Brighton taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
Ingalls Swisher
Low City
Iowa Bart Association
Iowa Supreme Court
Hyland
Beehly
Dunham Morrison
Washington County
Charles Vogel
Grinnell
Frank Bechly
John Hammill
Henry Warner
Sigourney
Supreme Court
Montezuma
E. D. Morrison, Sr
E. D D. Morrison, Jr
George F. Morrison
Gifford Morrison
W. Livingston
Robert Day
A. BE. Baldrige
Richard Stewart
Paul Shearer
Harold Boyd
Carlton Wilson John Owen
L. J. Kehoe
T. R Adams
Wellman
Be. L. Edmondson
Brighton
Charles Snyder
John Owen
Mr. Kehoe
Reagan Adams Rejoined For Trip Back From Montezuma
The narrator recalls traveling with Reagan Adams toward Montezuma then returning to Wellman leaving Kehoe and Adams behind. The lawyers present were pleasant company and Tolities was not mentioned during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reagan Adams
Montezuma
Wellman
Kehoe
Adams
Owen
Tolities
Riverside Dinner Prompts County Claim Fight Over Riverside
A Riverside datelined item about a horsemeat dinner to be held next month sparks Washington county outrage over alleged Johnson county encroachment. Readers warn against annexation, noting Riverside lies near county lines and fear Kalona expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Riverside
Johnson County
Reunion of CBA Hosts Des Moines Area Luncheon
Mrs. Lynn acted as hostess at a Keota luncheon for a reunion of the CUA group once active there. Guest of honor was Mrs. J C Coates formerly Verna Sanders of Denver. Other attendees included Mabel Morris Jean Carris Tress Schreckengast and Mr and Mrs Will Herr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lynn
CBA
Clarence Lynn
CUA, 4 Croup
Keota
J. C Coates
Verna Sanders
Denver
Colo
Local Socials Include Visitors From Washington and Sigourney
Dr and Mrs Wendell Chaffer of Washington were Sunday dinner guests at the John Robertson home. Orville Griggs and Duane Griggs traveled to Chariton with honey for Chariton Wholesale Grocery Co. then to Marshalltown for Certified Clinton Re-select seed oats for Allen Griggs 4 H project. Mr and Mrs John Wehr shopped and visited friends in Sigourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Wendell @chaffer
Washington
John Robertson
Orville Griggs
Duane Griggs
Chariton
Chariton Wholesale Grocery Co
Marshalltown
Clinton
Allen Griggs
John Wehr
Sigourney
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Fred Lukavsky
Here
Dorothy Lukavsky
Happy
Pleasant Hill School
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International
International Burr
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John Deere
Roy Foss
Donald Foss
Brown & Bruty, Auctioneers
Bruce Cowden
EHS
Rock Island Produce CO
Reisters
Louis J. Kehoe
Lefrey Bldg
Jheo
B. Bailey
West Main
Morrison & Morrison — Attorneys
E. D. Morrison
E. D. Morrison Jr
Morrison Bldg
Livingston & Day
S. W. Livingston
Robert Day—Abstract Dept
West Main St
G. Gifford Morrison
J. O. Penney Co
Stewart & Shearer
R. A. Stewart
Paul Shear
E. Wash
Wendell L. Shaffer
Hotel Washington
Optometrists
Eastland — Journal Building
CR. L. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Iowa Township
Johnson
Kalona
Lowa City
Washington Concrete Co
North 12Th St. and
Rock Island Tracks
Mre
Cletus Kafka
Japan
San Mevo Harbor
Wraille
Farmington
Iona Elder, Shannon & Co
J. KK
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Iowa
John Rath
Coast TO Coast
Ainsworth
Lloyd Coon
Sinclair
Midway Sales CO
Columbus Junction, Iowa
Tata
Hampshire
Bob Smylie
F. C. Smylie
Klotz, Duncan & Dunlap
Joe Palooka
Harvey
Dixie Dugan
Daffy
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Blondie
BY Chio Youn
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