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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1948
Page
4
A reflective note contrasts profanity with clear thought and intelligent expression. It cites Exodus 20 7 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain to argue reverence opens a path to communion with the Infinite.
A humorous look at dieting and waistlines leads into David Lilienthal on atomic energy. He argues the public myth hides peaceful uses and outlines three benefits: disease cure advances, better food production, and a broader understanding of atomic forces for good. Borrowed commentary from Fairfield Ledger and Burlington Hawk-Eye Gazette follows.
The Better Riverside club held its May meeting at Riverside Trinity Methodist Church with 49 members present and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ray Baschnagel of Iowa City. Plans were discussed for a new softball diamond and bringing Davenport Bugle Corps to Riverside.
In Davenport, a visit at week end with his mother Mrs Opal Kern and his twin sisters Jean and Joan Kern was noted, highlighting family ties and local social life.
Relatives and friends gathered at the Bert Dennis home in Haskins to celebrate Mrs Dennis birthday. Guests included the Blanchards Dunkin Kimmel and Hysell families and others. Wilma Dennis started work at a Button factory and the community notes mention tulip festival and busy farming season.
The U S department of agriculture notes synthetic fibers other than cellulose rayon grew from 4.5 million pounds in 1940 to 53.3 million pounds by last year, rapidly expanding postwar demand though still small versus cotton, rayon and wool. Silk and flax consumption remain lower.
A lighthearted column recalls a telephone friendship with an “old maid” nicknamed Grandma, jokes about dandelions and big farm eggs, and visits to a bake shop window during holiday parade displays. The piece dwells on cheerful community scenes and appetizing cakes, including a diploma themed confection for graduates.
A dawn chorus marks the start of a new day as birds begin singing at 4 a.m. The writer notes the noisy concert, remarks on the harmony of many voices, and hints at a symbol of beauty in flowering crabs seen in Ralph Junkin’s yard. An advertisement hints at a six month garment care routine product.
May 20 Mother's day visitors gathered at the Henry Wagenknecht home with Carl Dunbar Daryl from Brighton and the Zieglowsky brothers calling in the afternoon. Mrs J M Lord stayed with her son and others visited Cedar Rapids hospital companion to Mrs George Lord.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Mishler who flew from Beirut to New York are visiting Mrs Vinnie Sargent and Mrs George Burns in Columbus Junction. He served in Cairo in 1946 and joined Middle East Airlines as flight engineer. Mrs Mishler was the airline's first hostess. They married Sept 6 1946 in Beirut. She aims for American citizenship after two years in the United States. He has a one month leave and will tour the United States with his wife.
R P North of Muscatine will speak Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock in the Watchtower society at 1926 East Adams street Washington. Mrs George Lord and grandson George attended W J Edgar s funeral in Washington Monday. Several visitors and local social updates follow including births and family visits across Washington and nearby towns.
Joe E Brown, famed comedian, makes his first dramatic film appearance in The Tender Years from Twentieth Century Fox, at State Theatre. The film shows him as a small-town minister battling a long-standing wrong, following stage success in Harvey and prior screen and stage prestige.
Director John Sturges faced a crowd at Fox Theatre when a call sheet listed cast members Edgar Duchar—nan Anna Lee Robert Shayne Gary Gray alongside Andrew Jackson Daniel Webster Martha Washington and John Quincy. He explained the extras misread the names as historical figures, discovering the frogs and animals embody the roles in Mark Twain adaptation The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.
Prairie Flower notes plans are forming for a June Vacation Bible School with Rev. 8B. G. Hall to supervise. The May 20 entry mentions callers Effie Cady and John O Louguin visiting the Huber home, and a large Friday picnic at Prairie Flower.
Jeanne Crain stars as Peggy Mayhew in a Twentieth Century Fox film opening Sunday at the State Theatre. Co-star Dan Dailey. Crain returns as a lively flapper in a nostalgic tale of a small town girl who marries a bandleader and shares his troubles through the crash of 29.
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Smith of Washington with Robert Ross visited Mrs. Maime Conger and Hat tie Ross on Monday. Robert Ross is a patient at the Stanley convalescent home in Washington. The Jack Blodget family moved to a new home in Org ville, and Jack now drives and transports trucks.
West Chester report says Mrs. James Griggs is recovering after surgery at Mercy hospital Iowa City and plans to return home soon. Family and friends traveled to see her including Ralph Orr Glenn Martin and James Griggs.
The Washington Iowa Evening Journal lists subscription options with per week carrier rates in Westington, yearly carrier rate in Washington, and mail rates for Iowa and outside Iowa. All subscriptions are payable in advance.
Chain newspapers in 1935 accounted for 17 percent of daily and 25 percent of Sunday papers yet they held 42 percent of total daily circulation and 52 percent of total Sunday circulation.
The article explains that walleyed pike require near bottom presentations. It notes artificial flies should travel close to the bottom and be moved slowly through the water. Natural bait also should be kept deep and retrieved slowly.
Daniel M Moore, already granted 100 patents in radio and television, unveils an improved television receiver in 1929. The advancement highlights his ongoing impact on early broadcast technology.
Mr and Mrs Andy Schantz and family of Wayland and Mr and Mrs Francis Mottet of Brighton visited Huber home. J F Knotek and Mrs Joe Shalla plus writer visited Louis Reller home. Betty Rees, niece of Mrs Roberts, graduates eighth high school class. Marguerite Hering attended Crawfordsville commencement. Viola Hering, cousin, graduates high school. Don Darbyshire hosted Cedar Clippers 4 H club. Clayde Knupp and Clayde visit Pella for Tulip festival.
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