Predestined plan and witty reflections in editorials
A Saturday editorial column blends biblical quotes with social commentary. It jokes about vintage fashion as pen-wipers, laments stamped political letters, and critiques meat pricing. It discusses Harold Stassen’s letter to Stalin, U S Korea, and the contrast between welfare and inflation while musing on pensions and economic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalin
Joe
Stassen
Korea
United States
United Nations
Kremlin
Politburo
America
Russia
Rev Fast Family Visit Sioux City
Rev Lean der Fast and his wife and sons Douglas and Billy visited Sioux City on October 5, with the preacher traveling from Noble to the city for the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Fast
Sioux City
Vernon W. Frey
Noble
Leander Fast
Douglas
Billy
Washington Evening Journal staff and publication details
Washington Evening Journal printed in Washington Iowa with Shannon Elder Co publishers and staff led by R E Shannon Dave R Elder Bruce C Cowden Charles Morris W J Shannon Max Marble and a plant supervisor. It publishes weekday afternoons except Sundays and holidays with subscriptions offered by carrier and mail in Iowa and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Community Notes From Wayland Cedar Rapids and Noble
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Eicher of Cedar Rapids were held at Wayland Mennonite church with burial in Eicher cemetery near Noble. Rev Leander Fast plans further study in Iowa City. Neighbors aided painting Oscar Miller’s home while sorghum mill activity resumes. Mrs Margaret Witting visited relatives in the Davison family home. A family gathering occurred at the Seth Roth residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Eicher
Cedar Rapids
Wayland Mennonite
Wayland
Eicher
Noble
Eicher Church
Florence Wenger
Peter Preheim
Marion
S. D
Sam Roth
Linton Wyse
Oscar Miller
Amasa Miller
Milton Nebel
Clayton Nebel
Lee Swartzendruber
Leander Fast
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Ladies Mission Society of the Eicher Church
Margaret Witting
Arthur Davison
Seth Roth
Birthday List Celebrates Local Residents
A page notes birthdays for Mrs J W Mineart and Sandy Hookway's correspondent, plus Joyce Barnes George Barnes George McAvoy Max Tucker Roy Fields and Mrs P R Poore of West Chester. Gary Pence turns eight as Junior Harrison Jones celebrates a birth anniversary with family. Geraldine Augustine John Kiesey Barbara Watkins and JoAnne Harland also marked. Mr and Mrs William Bash observe their wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W. Mineart
Journal
Sandy Hookway
Mary
Joyce Barnes
George Barnes
George McAvoy
Max Tucker
Roy Fields
P. R. Poore
West Chester
Gary Allen Pence
Junior Harrison Jones
Harry Jones
Geraldine Jo Augustine
John Stanton Kiesey
Barbara Watkins
William Bash
JoAnne Harland
Final Report of Referee in Iowa court action
Notice that in Washington County District Court Iowa the final report of referee Lloyd Turnipseed will be heard at 10:00 a.m. on October 23 1950 in Washington Courtroom. Objections must be filed before hearing or report will be approved and referee discharged. Signed by Referee Lloyd Turnipseed.
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Clara Stafford Gilbert
Golda PaVis May
Lois Turnipseed
Ethel Sheetz
Ollie Stafford
Lloyd Turnipseed
Lieyd Turnipseed
de Bonis Non
Bernice Stafford
Darrell Stafford
Janice Stafford
Gary Stafford
Loret Stafford
Mildred FE. Miller
Davy Statler
Letha Turnipseed
Statler
Francis Turnipseed
Darbyshire
Marion Turnipseed
Erma Turnipseed
Lyle
Daryl Turnipseed
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Theourthouse
Washington
Franchise hearing notice for E-0879 in Iowa
The Iowa State Commerce Commission fixes October 31, 1950 at 10:00 am in Des Moines for hearing petition Docket E-0879 regarding a proposed franchise. Objections must be in writing in triplicate five days before the hearing date. Notices signed by Chairman David B Long and commissioners Carl W Reed Am M Richardson with Secretary Geo L McCaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Said Township
Range
Section Six
Township Seventy-Six
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Des Moines
Iowa
David 8. Long
Carl W. Reed
Am. M. Richardson
Geo. L. McCaughan
Notice of Probate Hearing for Joseph Wwlopfenstein Will
District Court of Washington County Iowa schedules hearing for proof of the will of Joseph Wwlopfenstein, deceased, opened and read April 26 1948. Hearing set for October 18 1950 at the Court House in Washington. Court or clerk to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Wwlopfenstein
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Said
Notice to heirs to probate last will in district court
The District Court in Washington Iowa requires all interested parties to appear at 9:00 AM to show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the last will and testament of the deceased. Dated October 6 1050 by Clerk R R Noonan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I R. Noonan
District Court
Washington
Iowa
R. R. Noonan
African Brides Price Rise Over a Decade
A report notes the cost of brides in Africa has climbed from 50 dollars to more than 300 dollars in the past ten years reflecting rising marriage expenses and economic pressures across several countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Lessons on sharing learned with patient parents
Small children under three are not generous, do not know how to share or take turns. These lessons arrive gradually with understanding parents guiding them to practice sharing and turn taking.
Winterize the Summer Home Before Closing
Instructions urge draining plumbing pipes and traps before winter. Traps under fixtures should be emptied and may be protected by diluting water with kerosene to prevent freezing.
Official Notice of Iowa Southern Utilities Franchise Petition
The Iowa State Commerce Commission records a petition by Iowa Southern Utilities Company to erect and operate electric transmission lines across Washington County Iowa. The proposal covers 7820 volt single phase lines along highways and private lands described in Section 11 and 14 of Township 75 North Range 8 West, with routes starting at the NW corner of NW 4 in Section 11 and extending along roads to the NW quarter of Section 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware
Centerville
Iowa
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Washington County
Towa
Said
Said Township
Ange
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John L. Lewis
Kingdom of
Heaven
Texas
St. Vitus
West
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IL. C. Willits
Willits Chamber of Commerce
Willits
California
Ireland
Harold Stassen
WPA
Mrs. Fast
Stanley G. Newton
Ledgers
U. S. Air Force Air Materiel Command
Ypsilanti, Mich
State OF
Golda Davis May
Lloyd Turnipseed ET AL
Ogen
All In
Yellowstone
Glacier National Parks
Dakota
Maine
Seamilton
Southern Utilities
Errol
Patrice Wymore
Paris
Errol Flynn
Monaco
Cross
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