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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1946
Page
8
Verses recall a mother’s warmth from childhood days and a country home. Elizabeth Lathrop Powers is remembered for wisdom, strength, and the golden rule guiding a son who answered his country’s call, honoring a modest home and shared prayers.
A devoted woman cared for a foundling as her own, naming him, giving love, and providing home and protection. For twenty years she dedicated her life, nursing his illnesses and watching by his sick bed, teaching him security and tenderness.
In Ainsworth a housing survey shows only five homes rented, with the rest owned by their occupants. Mr and Mrs Bobce Kurtz of Moline visited Sunday afternoon and night with Mrs Kurtz's
Ohio former Attorney General Thomas J. Herbert defeated Albert Payne for the Republican nomination to face incumbent Democratic Governor Frank J. Lausche in November general election.
Mrs. Dora Jones urges sending surplus last year's potatoes by plane to Europe as famine looms. A Red Cross drive in the county raised about 10 000, and she suggests using half the funds to buy canned goods to save lives before it is too late.
Crawfordsville May 9 Willard Love chosen by local American Legion post to attend Boys State in Des Moines in June with all expenses paid. The honor offers educational value and good times. Mrs Huston injured catching hand in electric washer wringer Monday.
Mrs Spessard and Mrs Audra Pearson with son Bruce traveled to West Branch to spend the weekend at the George Alexander home. Mrs George Papasackus of Wisconsin visited Saturday for a brief call at the Laird Simpson home.
Kenneth Mc Coy operates the Columbus Canning company which earned a special certificate of meritorious service from the Army Service Forces Chicago Quartermaster depot for outstanding wartime production. The plant supplied 23 638 cases of canned tomatoes to the armed forces, with 78 local farmers and truck growers producing tomatoes at 24 dollars per ton in Columbus Junction and surrounding towns.
Mrs. Murray Reeser and Sharon from near Princeton Ill visited the J J Rich parental home for the weekend. Several locals attended Edd Cumings funeral at Sitacy funeral home in Wayland. Additional visitors included the Hesseltines Widmers Rich and Goff families with multiple Sunday calls and meals.
East Highland residents scene of visitors and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Frank Mincer and Leona Ann Mineer host and guest lists include Henry Prymek and Robert Wieland families. Red measles affect several pupils. A Riverside Firemen’s dance at Hiland Palace ends with a shower for Mrs. Mincer hosted by in law sisters and friends.
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