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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1946
Page
5
A May 17 1946 note presents Jesus answer to who is my neighbor from Luke 10 29. The message invites contemplation of calamities as moral tests and calls readers to act with compassion toward others.
The Y's Men present Nothing But The Truth a home talent production praised for its effort and learning value. Participants gain self discipline stage poise and confidence through demanding cues lines and stage work as residents discuss the enduring question of absolute truth.
Editorial notes Howard Freshwaters urges Congress to ease coal strike causes beyond John L. Lewis. Iowa voters favor anti strike measures, but urban machines and federal support swamp rural majorities. Farmers fear labor disruption on farms and the loss of non sueable union power.
A lighthearted page features a fashion gag at a mannequin show with a party hint, a church wedding joke about a matchmaking mix up, a heavenly golf bit with St Peter and St Thomas, and a pun about a soldier’s AWOL status.
The Chieftain introduces Fighting Bird and grandson P-38 to a paleface visitor. An AAK pilot accepts praise while noting he outnumbered the Japs five to one. A firm pleads to retain the lone worker. A teacher queries Johnny about eggs while Red Clover is linked to 1750 Rhode Island agriculture.
In Crawfordsville on May 16 the Presbyterian Willing Workers met at the church with 16 members present led by Olive Moore who gave devotionals and prayers and read poems for Mother's Day. Hazel Moorhead and Sadie McCleary served refreshments at the Lease cafe after quilting blocks. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. John Ogle of Glendale California visiting local relatives. Mrs. Ogle formerly Bonnie Vernon. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. William Davidson and daughter Sandra. Jerry Bain of Olds is staying with his aunt Mrs. Clarence Despain as his mother recovers in hospital. Mrs. Despain of New London will stay for Betty Despain's graduation.
Chapter J of T T T met at Mrs A C Wenger's home in Wayland on Monday evening. Camp Fire Girls with leaders demonstrated progress since organizing and thanked Chapter I for sponsorship. Plans to send six boxes to Holland families were made and officers installed.
Mrs Verna Hall listed as historian with Mrs Arthur Saltzmen noted. A social hour followed with the hostess serving refreshments.
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