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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
4
A satirical editorial stream critiques welfare state promises and political posturing. It discusses poverty relief, chain letters, and looming flood control debates, then presents Roy Rushdoony’s critique of reservation life and government aid. It contrasts individual responsibility with Bureau of Indian Affairs programmes and questions the impact of welfare on character.
Wellman residents note plans for a midweek trip to Albuquerque by Mrs. Lioyrd Durst and Blanche Bock to visit Mr. and Mrs. Benton Jole Ellis Rickey who has served as a Red Cross worker since the Council Bluffs flood. Duane Wade and wife welcome a daughter born Saturday at Mercy hospital in Iowa City. Edward Thomas of Washington returns from a 15 day furlough after boot training at San Diego and heads to El Toro to train as an aviation machinist. Ed Dusenberg, recently home from San Diego, also in the mix.
Funeral services for Bert LeRoy Worley 1872 7% of Davenport formerly of Columbus Junction were held at St Mary's church Davenport with burial in Fairmount cemetery Davenport. Surviving are the widow a daughter and two sisters plus community notices of local clubs and service members in transit.
Forest Jacobs is noted as another birthday honoree on May 22, marking a local observance of birthday celebrations.
Brief political notice seeks support for a Republican voter in the June primary to fill a vacancy for the term ending December 1954. The candidate emphasizes attainment of party will and asks for strong backing from GOP voters.
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