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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1948
Page
5
The piece reflects on Memorial Day meaning and past wars, urges viewing the flag as peace emblem, notes Wallace third party potential, and critiques U S aid to China with Chiang Kai-shek. It questions escalation risks and taxpayer costs while urging prudent restraint.
Knoxville Express notes that harm can come from noncommunists and Cherokee Times argues Washington lacks economy. It claims federal spending rises with payrolls and adds millions to the expense despite talk of reducing public funds.
Bruce Cowder recounts Coppock's rise as a mill town on the Skunk River. The Coppock mill, built around 1850, operated for over a century, drawing farmers to grind grain. The site sits at the intersection of three counties and predates the town’s 1885 railway era.
John Coppock Jr founded Coppock named for him. The wooden mill near the town used water power, was 59 by 49 feet and six and a half stories tall, built for 10000 dollars. Dams and continuous grinding marked its busy seasons as families preserved its memory in clippings and family lore.
Readers are urged to attend the June 2 4 H girls rally day described as special with foreign speakers and a distinctive program aimed at faster, on time dismissal. The piece also highlights a recent Haskins Ladies Aid “kidnap breakfast” and introduces Rev H J Anger new Immanuel Lutheran pastor in Washington.
A poetic meditation on May's allure pulling the speaker from duty. The speaker describes May as a seductive force that delays chores and social obligations, trading responsibility for leisure and mood driven indulgence while questioning May's persuasive power. XYZ
Pilotburg resident Marion Stransky begins cutting the first alfalfa hay crop as corn planting wraps up and beans are being planted. The Pilotburg Ladies Aids plan a Saturday food sale at Wellman. Ellen Fisher graduates from high school. Jake Fisher assists Wayne with corn planting. Effie Nichols attends burial in Washington with family.
Mrs. Ralph Ashby and the Hamilton sisters reported the Red Brick school Minstrel Show in Washington was very good. It featured 17 pupils under teacher Mrs. Clarence Benson, with Patsy Mullenux among the beginners. The report also notes family visits and upcoming social events including Pilotburg Ladies Aid and nearby gatherings.
Mrs Allison Maas and Harold visited from Missouri with friends over the weekend. Bridal shower at Richmond for Marie Swailes and fiancé Norman Shalla drew many LOU guests and gifts. Mrs James Chalma returned home from Mercy hospital this Tuesday.
May 27 at the Haskins church Group 1 of the Ladies Aid staged a “Kidnap Breakfast” with four members disguising as the kidnapped. Neighbors joined in, some leaving chores behind, and the event cleared over 36 dollars. Local farm work updates and visits followed including Richard Bean aiding W A McGinnis and John Irwin taking over Sig Wallace’s farm. Vivian Booth hosted visitors from Washington and California relatives joined.
A brief note clarifies that spiders belong to the arachnids along with mites and scorpions, and are not insects.
Washington Iowa Evening Journal publisher and staff listings with managing editor business manager editors and departments. Subscription rates shown for carrier and mail audiences, including regional pricing within and outside Iowa.
An advertisement claims a Roud Automatic Natural Gas Water Heater provides instant hot water at a constant temperature for bath time and daily use, with pennies paying for the service.
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