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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
4
May 20 1948 editorial urges readers to store beautiful and kindly memories now citing John 9 4 and the night cometh when no man can work. The brief reflective piece frames time as fleeting inviting moral consideration and personal devotion.
A scattered column notes public caution and politics with jokes about dented cars and thieves. It cites Mrs. Roosevelt's stance on Truman, warns against overreaction, laments a Crooked economy, mentions Herman Schultz’s stroke and a theft loss of 124 thousand dollars, and critiques river and harbor pork-barrel spending led by Taft. It ends with advice on signatures.
Fairview residents thank assisting hostesses Mrs Richard Stephens Mrs Dale Darbyshire Mrs Robt Henderson and Mrs Donald Blankenhorn for guiding 187 guests through the kitchen tour. Also praises go to Miss Ruth Foster and Mrs Paul Beard and tour committee members for their work.
Eddie Dean and Rosecoe Ate star in Black Hills a forthcoming Producers Releasing Corporation musical action film opening Friday at the Fox Theatre. Dean rides White Cloud and is aided by The Plainsmen in a tale of an outlaw gang attempting to seize a gold mine with new horse and human cast members. Shirley Patterson leads the female role alongside Nina Bara Terry Frost Steve Drake and Lane Bradford.
An advertising pitch touts a gas heated automatic hot water system for shaving and general use. It promises instant, constant supply at penny-cost and no wait, no waste with Rand Gas Hot Water available around the clock.
Slogan style copy extols Ruud natural gas hot water for all uses with quick delivery and no waste. Emphasizes low cost and reliability for every tub and sink with confident promotional tone.
Ramblings recalls two early Millers Alex Miller editor of the Washington Democrat and Wilber Miller funeral director who built the first modern Washington funeral home. Both men were active Democrats, public spirited, and influenced parks cemeteries and local affairs while Alex promoted the Chautauqua and mentored public discourse.
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