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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1952
Page
6
A report from Washington notes a delayed landing, with the Lindbergh atmosphere noted as the context. The aircraft touched down at Orley airport after an hour between landing and takeoff, instead of the Pew eel.
A Democrat attends a county Republican dinner in Iowa’s high school gym. W. Easter, former county Democratic chairman, is treated warmly, enjoys the Republican program, and praises the event. The dinner boosts receipts and reduces debt, aiding the county Republican campaign for November.
The piece recalls Charles A Lindberghs dramatic 1927 solo NY to Paris voyage in a small low powered plane. It notes the world watching, the radios buzzing, and the historic landing in Paris that defined a new era in aviation. It also reflects on personal memories of the newsroom and the desire to mark the moment with a monument or plaque.
The fragment lists the Washington Evening Journal staff and publication notes. It names publishers I J Shannon and company officers, editors Charles Morris and W J Shannon, and other staff roles. It notes afternoon publication except Sundays and holidays, post office filing, and press associations membership.
The Lake Darling youth center project resumes with a contractor stabilizing the concrete foundation and doorway this week. Volunteers and carpenters from Washington and Fairfield will later raise the frame on the foundation, as plans for the country club era site continue amid ongoing local support.
Mrs. Clara Godlove reports a family weekend with J L Sands and Elmer Thoeming visiting Davenport relatives for a Tulip Festival trip that rained out. Other guests include Birney and Gordon siblings, Kamerer, Farrington, McCreedy, Embree families, and church services with Dr. Bickford moving to Columbus Junction.
Weekend visitors to the Tener residence include Mr and Mrs George B Slawson and children Sherry Bess and Michael from Indianapolis Mero and Mrs Eilier Hughes and children Johnnie and Janet Tulsa Okla Maude Carr and Stella Carr Cedar Rapids and Mattie Davis Jews City Other Tener family members live locally and Jimmy Tener son of Mel and Mrs John Tener returned home from visiting grandparents in Streator Ill Mrs Martha Westrick Evans and two daughters Barbara and Catherine left Town City May 9 for New York City en route to Bentwater England to join Staff Sgt Carl Evans for a two year stay Also noted is Evans family residence with Mrs Ray Westrick since Staff Evans left for England in July
Kidney slow down brings backache headaches dizziness and low energy. Stress cold exposure and overwork can worsen symptoms. Minor bladder irritations from cold or diet may cause night urination. Doan’s Pills offer mild diuretic relief for decades.
Brighton residents attend a Memorial Day planning session by the American Legion Auxiliary. The Equality club gathered at Mrs Bessie Myers home with Mrs Edna Wiley as guest. Community members travel and visit relatives across towns and states in May events.
The Rev. Lynn J. King, pastor of Cairo and Spring Run Evangelical United Brothers churches, was reappointed at the Cedar Falls town conference. Pvt Roy L. Carney, son of Mr and Mrs Clark Carney of Conesville, has arrived in Korea per a letter Cron him. Columbus schools teachers and families held a pleinte supper at the cabin in Chautauqua Park Monday night May 12.
Wellman notes list residents visiting Pella for the Tulip Festival and Cedar Rapids shoppers. It mentions travels for funerals, family visits, and a wedding anniversary, with several local names and social events through May.
Duane Durian eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Din ran was a patient in University hospital and has returned home to recover. The long family tally includes seven children twenty grandchildren and five creator andchildren.
The piece notes that in 400 B C Greek boys could sit at the dinner table while girls waited to marry. It contrasts boys greater social access with girls restricted to later life rituals and marriage.
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