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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
5
Readers are urged to consider postwar world tensions, home for the aged planning in Washington County, and debates on socialism versus free enterprise. The piece also highlights the National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, community fly control efforts, and quotes Jefferson on press freedom.
A vivid note describes a bright scarlet salvia against the Sowdens white house and wonders about the town's blue morning glories. The author muses on capturing the scene in paint and comments on the flowers' popularity.
A pair of twins in matching tan raincoats and headscarves, brown packs, and a blue umbrella walk in step along a soggy street. The scene shifts to a boy with a red cap and autumn leaves, as fashion glimpses and shop displays echo history from 1914. A Washington grocery sign urges early shopping and a woman’s coat choice reflects a husband’s color suggestion.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a judgment that a choice was pleasing and becoming, with reference to someone growing tired. The exact context and subjects are not fully readable.
A bugle blast praises the courteous Washington salespeople for their patient service and hints that impatience is a major cause of highway fatalities. The piece emphasizes time as precious yet not worth a life.
A customs officer asks a feminine traveler if she has anything to declare. She answers no and insists nothing is hers. The official then asks if the fur tail under her coat is her own, implying a potential concealment.
Sgt. and Mrs. Max Hawkins arrive in Ainsworth from Seattle for a visit with his mother Mrs. M. Hawkins and other relatives. Mrs. Lettie Harding travels from Burlington to visit at the G. F. Trotter home. Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Bassler host M. G. Stuith of Fresno, Cal., for several days.
Local carrier rates listed for Washington Iowa with distinctions for in town and outside subscriptions. Rates show weekly, quarterly, semiannual and yearly options with prices, payable in advance.
Mr and Mrs Laird Linsen plan move to Southern Arkansas after a Thursday departure. A masons and stars committee met in Davenport to organize a free movie on Saturday evening Oct 25 tied to a deep freeze drawing. Donut fry by Legion Auxiliary at Brownard Ware raised 14 80 for the treasury.
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