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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1952
Page
4
A short editorial remarks that some educated writers scorn the masses while praising a supposed modern science code. It notes the Decalog of Moses remains highly respected despite being out of print, and cites Deuteronomy 6:6 to argue for a wise and understanding people.
A long reminiscence after Thanksgiving covers family rituals such as clock winding and dressing turkey, jokes about memory and truth, and reflections on gifts, magazines, and local figures. The narrator recalls past jobs, childhood scenes, and local newspaper letters, ending with a call for collective effort.
Mrs Robert W Claytor vice president of the National YWCA will speak at the Washington YWCA annual dinner on December 11. The Young Adult Discussion group discusses Christmas customs with guests from the Philippines France Germany Latvia and Latvia. The YWCA council plans the annual dinner and Christmas party for the year’s end.
A claim that jerboas, small jumping rodents, can travel faster than a galloping horse is described as a local belief with limited scientific support. The note emphasizes the remarkable locomotion of these desert rodents and notes that comparable speeds are cited in various anecdotes.
Dean Schwartz will move to Wellman to run a gas station. The family held a sale despite bad weather, and the community noted their departure from Pilotburg with church and school ties mentioned. Local visits included Iowa Wesleyan College students and area residents.
Rediscovered history shows the Richmond Baptist church organized in 1854 or 1855 with bell carried to Prairie Flower later used there. The church, first led by Rev. George Bell, later moved to Prairie Flower in Cedar township and is still active as a community hall and church site.
False reports of the 85 year old Dowager Queen Mother Mary dying caused inquiries to newspapers across Britain. A Marlborough House spokesman said she had recovered from a cold and cough and stayed indoors due to weather and medical advice.
The Prairie Flower Baptist Church, with ministers including Fowler, W R Yard, Hal E Norton and A J Unthank, rebuilt after a 1925 fire with community help led by Thomas Thompson. The 1926 dedication followed an earlier remodel in 1915, missionary work in China, and a 32 year clerk record by W A Phillips.
Mrs Don McGillvray from Muscatine visits relatives over Thanksgiving, staying with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Jesse Radda. She teaches at Muscatine High School.
Bonn reports that West German military and political figures favor a national army free of outside control if France blocks the European army pact. They warn independence could emerge amid US and British backing for a European staff solution or a German-American alliance.
Mrs Edna Kleese Mr and Mrs Clement Griffith Mr and Mrs Frank Kleese and Bob and Mrs Eldin Bauer attended a Thanksgiving Day turkey dinner hosted by Lifetime Men's Bowling Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bauer near West Chester. Clement Griffith Jr and Mrs Griffith were afternoon callers.
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