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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1948
Page
4
An August 1948 editorial asserts God dwells within and around us. It contrasts proud, selfish, and cynical people who fail to perceive divinity with those who pursue a pure heart, citing Matt 6:8 and the blessing for the pure in heart to see God.
A column discusses political acrobatics and public life, then highlights Memorial Home Community in Florida and United Presbyterian Home proposals offering life homes for $3500 with conditions. It recalls Charles Evans Hughes's 1916 election night surprise and speculates on historical paths, ending with a humor item about Hugh Herbert and goldfish.
The Washington column praises Dr Marcus Bach a Iowa university religious studies professor for his book Report to Protestants noting its fair treatment of Protestant divisions and its readable style. The piece reflects on Bach's Fairfield Kansas ministry and cites his discussion of diverse Protestant denominations and new religious movements.
Mrs. Milton White called attention to a May Ladies Home Journal feature about the Griffin family, originally from Cedar Rapids and now in Evanston. It notes two great grandfathers, George T. Auld and David Love, who lived near Ainsworth and Washington and served in local government.
Mrs. Homer Stephen city librarian reports a letter from Lawrence C. Howard of Des Moines requesting any available publications on African American activities in Iowa counties. He aims to write a comprehensive history covering athletics education religion and agriculture and seeks accessible information from the library.
The author laments heat and humidity dulling interest in this year’s State Fair. Prefair hype about livestock and exhibits fails to spark excitement, with jokes about isotopes and atomic research contrasted with fond memories of butter cow statues and Budweiser Clydesdales.
A Washington public library appeal asks locals to share information about prominent Black individuals linked to the area. It notes Bob Armstrong a famed heavyweight trainee who aided Jack Johnson, plus mentions Motts daughters active in church and education. Mrs Stephen awaits tips for Des Moines historian recognition.
A nostalgic look back at past fairs and travels from 1929 to later years in Iowa. The writer recalls singing a misheard tune, a Model T key mystery, camping in a rainstorm, and shifting canvas to shed water. Iowa aims to revamp tall corn narratives as scientists pursue stubby varieties amid mountainous news from Denver.
Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake star in Saigon at the State Theatre a suspenseful adventure romance. Ladd plays Larry Briggs ex Army Air Forces fighter in a rugged tough guy role. Lake co stars as a mysterious ally as the pair untangle a dangerous mission in Saigon.
At the Fox theatre Paramounts mystery Danger Street faced a tuxedo shortage for six foot six star Bill Edwards. To avoid wardrobe delays producers Pine and Thomas rewrote the scene so he wears a business suit and stands out. Elaine Riley Audrey Young and Lyle Talbot co-star.
Classified note compares property or market listings to a mountain drive with hairpin curves and safety features, urging sharper evaluation and visualizing value after traveling beyond the timberline. The fragment uses vivid, metaphorical language to describe assessment and imagination in real estate.
Evansville Indiana aug 1 more than half of the state police were called out as the Bucyrus Erie plant opened amid picket lines by striking United Electrical Workers. The company expected 600 workers to report despite protests and potential clashes at the entrance.
Col. Robert Rossow, state police superintendent, flew to inspect the situation and announced 140 troopers were ready. The force is armed with pistols night sticks and tear gas guns according to Rossow.
The department of agriculture sold a total of farm labor camps used for housing migratory agricultural workers under the recent program. Most camps will stay in use as worker housing on the same sites leased by the government when built.
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