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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1946
Page
5
The text presents a church or religious society notice dated Tuesday October 1 1946. It quotes Psalm 103 13 about the infinite father and human fragility. The tone is devotional and consoling, emphasizing divine pity and memory of human dust.
The piece argues for a free press as essential to a truthful public record, contrasting American reporting with Soviet censorship, noting presidents face tough press conferences and that honest, unrestricted journalism serves the public over government dictates. It cites Truman era concerns and urges readers to value unrestrained reporting.
A humorous lecture roundup features W C Fields at Columbia’s Request Performance on temperance and a stern college professor advising restraint with wives. Anecdotes cover marital patience, laughing at male vanity, and a pun about a baby’s first words amid a faltering day.
Wayland records show Harold Kauffman buying forty mink to be delivered in March including bred females and blue sable stock while Klarold acquires Eicher acreage for a mink operation. The town also notes local evangelistic meetings, new office space for Dr J Venn Widmer, and several residents touring or visiting relatives in nearby states.
A terse line from a classified column reads pens, don't squeal as a playful contrib by R. P. VO. The phrase hints at discretion in handling items or tips while maintaining a newsroom tone in this brief excerpt.
Dr and Mrs N J Lease depart Crawfordsville for a California vacation visiting daughter Mrs Craece Johnson and family in Riverside and other relatives. They plan to be away about a month. Mrs Violet Sheldon sails for Manila. Daisy Huber mourns sister Ella DeLong's death.
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