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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1948
Page
4
A collection of editorial snippets from October 27 1948 covers humor about a Washington wife and her mother’s two sides, social norms on diet and radio speeches, Iowa harvests and hybrid seed corn, a cautionary tale of a teenage dreamer craving indoors work, a humorous baby show judge awarding 22 first prizes, and Governor Blue urging support for a Republican Senate amid a tight GOP Democrat split.
Emmetsburg readers note local women placing bids to host displaced European girls through the DP project as a humane response and to gain domestic help during a time of scarce labor. The piece reflects on press freedom, corn picker dangers, and a new Green Light seal tester by Ellis Sales.
A civic appeal stresses that a Republican Senate is vital to Dewey's presidency and foreign policy aims. It warns that a Democratic Senate would appoint chairs, replace leaders like Arthur Vandenburg, and hinder Dewey's agenda if Iowa elects a Democrat.
Bruce Cowden recalls autumn beauty and the labor of leaf raking amid neighbors’ chatter. He recounts a 1855 Washington murder confession linked to a Burlington Hawkeye story and a deathbed reveal, tying past events to local memory.
A partial archival note recalls a murderer who confessed last August and mentions items found in a column fragment. The text hints at a disputed confession and the newspaper’s past coverage of the case without full details.
Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck as worthy high priestess and Mr. Rhodebeck presided the Damascus Shrine No 10 meeting in the Masonic Temple. Ceremonials set for Nov 4 and Dec 7, followed by a social hour with refreshments provided by local members. Next regular meeting scheduled for Nov 23.
A death bed confession links a long silent murder to a man who fled from Washington to Iowa City and settled in northwest Iowa. The narrator contemplates revealing the victim’s identity and the full details of the deed, noting the original Hawkeye story and possible Washington papers.
Washington football teams travel Friday for away games at West Liberty and Burlington. The Demons seek a comeback after a poor showing at Ft Madison while West Liberty carries a strong line and returns ten players from last year. The Cardinals meet T C eleven in Burlington as schedule negotiations may add one more game if Iowa Wesleyan A squad cancels amid injuries.
Happy Birthday greetings honor Harry Kleese of the Three Quarter Century club for his 80th birthday. Also celebrated are anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Robert K Lowe. A group marks birthdays including Mrs. T J Berdo, Mrs. Everette Curtis, Mrs. Clarence G Randall, Mrs. Lloyd Scott, and Mrs. Ralph Minick on Oct 27. Other celebrants: Elmer Harlan, Mrs. Richard McCleery, Mrs. Marvin Buechwalter, Mrs. Wes Meyer, Mrs. Paul Moore, Dorothy Bear. Nancy Sue Gastman is ten, Gary Kent Leeper seven.
Poppy guests performed a song under Mrs George Dowell and Mrs Blankenhorn directed. Dowell read aloud while Blankenhorn recited a poem. Mrs Marsh Atkinson led games. A popcorn box donated by Jess Radda and Maxine Crone won for closest guess on cars in the box. Refreshments served by several hosts.
A midnight Hallowe'en showing of Hold That Ghost features a spookily elaborate abandoned roadhouse bedroom set. Balart’s design, praised as one of the eeriest ever built, is showcased as the backdrop for Abbott and Costello as they fall heir to the eerie space.
Costello performs wild antics as he prepares for bed in an eerie Abbott and Costello comedy. Richard Carlson Eve Ankers Joan Davis Mischa Auer and the Andrews Sisters with Ted Lewis and his orchestra support the film. Special effects by Elwood Bredell and Joseph Valentine. Re released locally by Eagle Lion Films.
The Camp Fire Girls of Washington mourn the death of their 19 year old mascot Teddy, owned by Mrs George Dowell, a Camp Fire sponsor. The faithful dog served as a symbol and companion for the group.
The obituary notes Teddy died yesterday. In youth he performed tricks and was a pet of Mrs Dowell's husband. Since Mr Dowell's death the dog has not been very active.
Victor Fremont Lawson, noted Chicago printer and publisher, is credited with driving the passage of the postal savings bank act through persistent advocacy and public campaign in support of postal financial services.
Mrs Kerr and her daughter Julia won first place for best women costumes at the VFW hard times party held at the VFW hall. John McGaffey won the men’s costume prize. Seventy attended as Mr Kerr led a community sing along with piano solos by Shirley Owens and Audrey Steele of the Camp Fire Girls.
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