Appreciation earns benefits for good works cited
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1947
Page
3
Barbershop Quartet Contest Aims for Milwaukee Title
Den ver barbershop quartets fly to Scottsbluff Nebraska for a two state contest with a winner advancing to Milwaukee in June for the national quartet championship. The piece blends reminiscence and local color with a reflective note on inflation and rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Scottsbluff
Neb
Milwaukee
Way to Labor Peace
Atlantic News Telegraph argues for labor to choose approach: oppose public labor controls risks defeat, reform internal issues, and cooperate to push sound labor controls benefiting both labor and public, warning that fighting public moves would invite drastic measures.
Optimism and memory mix in a river fishing scene
A Sddyville Tribune note celebrates a sunlit day by the river as a boy with a pole and worms fishes beside big-gear anglers. It recalls a Bridgeport Post comment on women and law and lists a jumble of war-era keepsakes and Mrs Vernon Crull’s continued nursing aide work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sddyville Tribune
Bridgeport Post
Reunion by North Iowa Avenue Echoes of Speck the Tomcat
A reminiscence recalls a homely tomcat named Speck frequenting a farm in 76 township. The narrator describes Speck’s recognizable green eyes and distinctive limp as he appeared to recognize them, then watched him head back west along the Rock Island branch line after a brief greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Melody Lane
Richard
Sioux City
Caroline
Iowa Avenue
Rock Island
Washington
Nus
Noted Cat Brings Comfort After Hospital Visit
Linda Lee greets her baby sister home from a hospital stay while a cat in the house becomes an unintended caregiver. Yoakum had installed precautions after the cat’s early-morning return, finding it snug between two hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoakum
Linda Lee
Lengthens Artery Between Heart in Crawfordsville
Glenn Beanblossom returns from Chicago and reports Lloyd's operation to lengthen the artery between heart and lung by grafting from another artery. It was described as his 25th such case. Mrs Beanblossom stays with him as he improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Raymond
Crawfordsville
Glenn Beanblossom
Chicago
Lloyd
Beanblossom
Richard Lease
Millersburg
Nursing Returns as Life Focus for Former Mother
Interrupted by marriage and children, she now has time as her offspring are grown. She devotes herself to nursing, a field she truly loves and returns to with renewed purpose.
Poppy Memorial Display Inspires Reflections At The Theatre
A couple leaves intermission and recalls a Poppy day display in Scotts Furniture window. The scene evokes Lincoln's exhortation to commit to the great task before us and memories of wartime sacrifice. The moment blends small theatre life with national remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotts Furniture
Aunt Becky Reacts to Parson’s Digressions in Sermon
In a lively church scene Aunt Becky protests the preacher’s mock earnestness as he rails against sin and snuff dipping. A neighbor notes the preacher shifts from sermon to meddling, while a quip about nature and a Josh Billings joke close the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becky
Meddlin
Fulltone Hearing free brochure for deafened persons
A government style appeal offers a free brochure titled Fulltone Hearing for deafened or hard of hearing individuals. It promises practical guidance and encouragement and asks readers to send a penny postcard with name and address to RESTONE Dept. 18 1450 W. 19th St. Chicago Il.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept
19Th St
Chicago
Vacation Bible School and Local Socials Highlight Weekend
The report lists residents traveling to Ames and Columbus Junction for events, notes on family gatherings, and a large turnout for the Union Daily Vacation Bible School at the Methodist church with 69 enrollees. Local scenes include tulip blooms, fishing attempts along the Iowa City dam, and widespread participation in church and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
L. Mayer
Davenport
Mr. Howard
Viola Hering
Roger
Hal Huston
Ora Marlatt
Dorothy
Kyle Orris
Cleo Fletcher
Larry
Kenneth Cherryholmes
Cleo
Marsery
Pella
Iowa City
Coralville
Oakdale
Vacation Bible School
Union Daily Vacation Bible School
Methodist Church
Ruth Rieh
Dorothy Waters
Naneilee Anderson
John White
Lucille Gault
Janise White
Lois Liechty
Walter Krantz
Barbara Rathmell
Merle Twinam
Stanley Beek
Rose
Rinome anid Rev Mr Tord lead district school program
Rev Mr Tord serves as superintendent and teaches the young folks while Mrs. Kenneth Cherryholmes assists with music. D. V. B.S. continues until May 309th with commencement Sunday June 1 at 8:00 p.m. in the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinome Anid
Tord
Kenneth Cherryholmes
W. Chester WRC Reports and Plans for Memorial
West Chester WRC of the J. W. Baker unit met at the K P hall with 17 members. Officers read minutes and treasurer’s report showing a $11.04 balance after $21.19 in disbursements. Edith Long was approved for membership and initiated. Memorial day plans were discussed by Mrs Kiffith along with relief committee updates totaling $49.90 for pads food and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker
Relief Committee
Cemeteries Gather for Galbbath Day Services
The group planned cemetery visits at West Chester Grace Hill and New Haven at 2:44 and 2:30, decorating twenty five soldier graves. Mabel Griffith led the move to donate mite box funds to the lawa project, with Blanche Robertson and Marjorie Laubach backing the $2 contribution to the president's project. The flower committee reported five bouquets and one plant sent this month. Mrs Ruth Griggs was installed as second color bearer with Laura Shultz as installing officer. The charter was draped in honor of John Gugel, an old soldier who died recently. The meeting closed with furling of flags and one verse of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelock
West Chester
Grace Hill
New Haven
Mabel Griffith
Lorena Linn
Lawa
Blanche Robertson
Marjorie Laubach
Ruth Griggs
Laura Shultz
John Gugel
Bealer Home Hosts Relatives for Mrs Lulu Finch Birthday
Mr and Mrs W A Bealer entertained relatives Sunday for the birthday of Mrs Lulu Finch, honoring the honoree with a birthday dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs W L Propst and Betty Son of Iva City and Mr and Mrs Don Bealer with Donna and Barbara Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Bealer
Bealer
Lulu Finch
W. L. Propst
Betty
Iva City
Don Bealer
Donna
Barbara Ann
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Pooch
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Grandma
Johnnie
Vernon Crull
Eat
Lloyd P
Natur
Josh Billings
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Owa Southern
Iowa
W. Chester
America
Our ‘ServIce
A. Jones
Washington, Iowa
Montgomery
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