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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1946
Page
4
A 1946 dated prayer urges against false gods rising to power and promises that the land will not suffer hunger or be shamed by the heathen anymore. The message cites Ezekiel 34 29 and emphasizes divine care for God's children.
A homey column blends town life with critique of postwar policy and labor unions. It notes lawn care innovations, bird nesting mishaps, garden yield plans, and reflections on John L. Lewis and rising taxes. It closes with editorial punch on governing debt and zeal.
In a movie theater a dramatic romance unfolds and a hero slaps the heroine. A child voices a puzzled question asking why she does not retaliate, causing a hush in the tense moment. The remark adds an ironic pause to the scene.
A humorous exchange centers on a coat described as expensive. The reply reveals the true cost was a kiss. The dialog pivots to the twist that the kiss was given by a husband to the maid, sparking intrigue.
Roscoe accuses the new Treasury Secretary designate of being ineffective at removing zeros, while Francis agrees and voices a desire for decisive action against economic waste. The exchange centers on competency and strong leadership.
A Missouri soldier writes to Representative Gillie detailing postwar hardships. He cannot wear a uniform at home, cannot buy clothes in his size, and cannot live on the streets due to shortages. He seeks guidance on political candidates and mentions plans turning 21 in 1948.
A man offers a bottle of hair tonic to his coworker for his office girl whose hair is thinning. The exchange highlights concern about the woman’s hair and the inappropriate suggestion implies a remedy from a casual remark.
Several from Haskins attended graduation exercises in Ainsworth last Thursday. Donald Bean, one of our Haskins boys, was a graduate. Ethel Booth spent the weekend with her sister Vivian and returned to Davenport Sunday evening. Mrs Bert Dennis is having
The item notes dental extractions and distress, John Irwin learning of his granddaughter's death in Davenport then traveling from Muscatine. Mrs Beal visits Clark Blackman family in Seymour. Donna Kauffman stays at Jim Bean's. A Los Angeles couple who once lived in Haskins visits the writer, recalling early town growth and elm trees.
L M Birney Una Gordon and Mrs Godlove drove to Iowa City to see Mrs Frank Embree at University Hospital who is improving but under observation. Haskins school closed last Thursday with a joint picnic in Sune set park about 35 or 40 attended and the children reported a wonderful time.
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