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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1940
Page
4
Republican platform and tax cuts in Iowa history
By H A Grantham argues the 1988 Iowa Republican platform guides candidates, focusing on economy and government reform. It cites payroll, budget restraints, and tax reductions as proof of party success, linking platform promises to the 48th General Assembly and state fiscal health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
48Th General Assembly
House
Senate
Republican Party
Insurance pitch leads to arson accusation after roof fire
A Washington insurance salesman met a prospect Thursday morning but failed to close a fire insurance sale. That afternoon a small roof fire occurred and the man accused the agent of starting it to push a sale. His wife urged immediate coverage while Francis Allbaugh returned from fishing with a 3 pound carp and said he hadn’t felt a bite for an hour and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis Allbaugh
Columbus Junction
Francis
Weather and social notes from a Lafayette column
A quirky weather description precedes notes on local life in Lafayette Colorado. Dr John Hurt, a dentist in town, is mentioned alongside a motor company tied to the area. Reports reference Mr Hellpeck in an accident scene and a hospital moment with a wife by his side. The piece notes rising marriage proposals in cars versus homes, warning of highway dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grief Motor Company
Lafayette
Colorado
John Hurt
Jumbled Humor and Local Riffs on Work and Alimony
The piece surveys humorous quips on hiring a short man, judging workers by overalls, a novel alimony idea from Savannah, and quirky local banter about fashion, traffic, and car troubles. It blends social commentary with light sarcasm and regional quirks.
Minister Joins Café Table After Smoky Scene
Local cafe patrons, including several women and men, light up a cigarette while enjoying coffee when their pastor enters. A woman coughs after inhaling smoke, and a party member asks the minister for a cigarette, prompting a light moment in the group.
Auctioneer Offers Splendid Car at Bargain Price
In a crowded scene Parmer exclaims Might as the auctioneer advertises a fine vehicle for sale at a bargain. The crowd reacts while the agent notes a bid of 8257 and the moment lingers with the crowd awaiting a buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmer
No. 4 School pupils present program in District 4
The No. 4 school pupils under teacher Myrla Stephens staged a fine program on Tuesday evening. They sold homemade ice cream and cake, netting about 6.09 for the school. The community also notes various social visits and family events including engagements and Mother's Day gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Tarvey
No. 4
Myrla Stephens
Floyd Banks
Clyde Rouse
Paul Lytle
Roberta Wheelan
Echool
Boyd Stephens
Ames
Emma Edwards
Veishea
Francis McConnell
Sumlay
W. H. McConnells
J. E
Sage Sayings From The Press
Mother's day visitors gathered at the parental J. Kk. Adams home in Ans worth. Guests included the Hopping, Shebeck, Kephart, Reed, Moore, Snider, Puckett, and Leeper families and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Writer's
G. BE. Hopping
Avin Shebeck
Joan
Fred Kephart
Gerald
Erma
Barnard
Spencer Reed
J. Kk. Adams
Answorth
Jesse Moore Tae Lou Fates
Dinger Funday
Frank Snider
Jesse Puckett
Paul Leeper
Tear Packwood
Family visit highlights weekend in town
Harry McConnell home hosts Arnold Carr and the McConnells with Mr and Mrs Roy Gordon and family. Donald Wheelan spends the weekend at John Wheelan’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McConnell
Arnold Carr
Charles McConnell
Roy Gordon
Donald Wheelan
John Wheelan
William Owen to Read Poems on WSUS Chapel Hour
William Owen will read his original poems on The Chapel Hour program at 8:00 a m Monday May 20 over station WSUT. The notice appears in Cotter dated May 16. The brief item confirms the guest author and time for the broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Owen
W.S.U.S
Grace Lutheran Church
Gray May 17 Visitors At Walker Home
Local residents Mr and Mrs Gip Gilpin and their children were Sunday visitors at the Bernard Walker home in Gray. Mother's Day visitors were noted as part of a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Harry McConnell
Our
O. C. Patterson
George Norman
Gerald Dickson
Milo Patterson
Preston Harvey
Allen Patterson
Joan
Wr. C. Longer
Gray
Gip Gilpin
Bernard Walker
Ainsworth Churches Unite for Sabbath Program
The Ainsworth church school reports plans for next Sabbath with members presenting a program at 11 o clock featuring a trio and mixed choir from Wesleyan college. A potluck dinner follows at noon in the church basement, with Junior and Senior League meetings at 7 p m and an evening service at the United Presbyterian church at eight.
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Trou Lown Wesleyan College
United Presbyteraus Church
B. Coggeshall
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