Editorials: Seek Peace and Hold Fast to It
Editorial note urges finding peace and pursuing it with a scripture verse from Isaiah 32:18. Emphasizes living in peaceful habitation and safe dwellings as a guiding principle for readers.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1948
Page
10
Names and manners in a chaotic public discourse
A diverse slice of opinion and commentary covers political rhetoric, harassment of Henry Wallace during a speaking tour, reflections on opportunity and foresight, and observations on human psychology. The piece contrasts cowardly tactics with the need for civil discourse and notes how inferiority complexes shape behavior.
Russia’s Inferiority Complex In Global Stage Critique
The piece argues Russia shows inferiority through bluster and seeks world respect for a Soviet regime seen as weaker. It cites reassessing Washington County property holdings as difficult but necessary, noting tax concerns and the challenge of uniform assessment methods. Public support is urged for fair, improved valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Washington County
Sherlock
O. B. Law
Fairfield
Rotary
Borrowed comment on votes and spending in Iowa editorials
An Iowa paper editor voices reluctance to vote for any candidate offering promises. He cites Truman campaign tactics as pro spending, warns of 42 billion dollars yearly outlay and the need to reduce spending to curb inflation and support industry. Other clips note domestic decor and older highway eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville Lowegian
Iowa
Truman
Funeral Services Held For Richard Wombacher
Riverside mourns as funeral services for Richard Wombacher are held at Parnell. He was son of Mr. and Mrs. Giles Wombacher long associated with Riverside schools. Local residents and relatives from Clinton Davenport and Elizabeth announce travels and visits in surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Louis G. Rummelhart
River- Ade
Richard Wombacher
Parnell
Richard
Giles Wombacher
H. ©. Burtup
Clinton
Berups
Borlp
Riverside High School
Zeno Knepbel
San Francisco
Los Angeles
California
George Waldschmidt
Son Omer
Rose Waldschmidt
Davenport
Frank Welte
Philip Strabala
Richmond
Iowa
Charles Rath
Dan Schabillion
Columbus Junction
Louisa County Fair
Miss Harr
Judy Harr
Earl Hart
Joseph Murray
Houston
Texas
Bernard Armbruster
Doris Thoman
LeRoy Veggy
Marjorie Thomann
Edwin Horn
Car! Linsley
West
Joseph H. Linsley
Emma Hawthorne
Lone Tree
Alfred Yordi
Elizabeth, Il
Yordi
Alan Frost
Ethel Kern
Daie Southwick
Road Grading Nears Completion on Talleyrand to Dublin Line
TALLYRAND, Aug. 30 The gravel road project between Tallyrand and Dublin is nearly finished. Local social notes cover guests at George Bond’s, visits to Henry Sheets home, a baby girl born to Eddie and wife, and a birthday for Connie Kiefer. Card club picnic in Washington Sunset Park drew many area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talleyrand
Dublin
George Bond
Tallyrand
Charles Bond
Linda Sue
Donnie Joe
Dale Dunbar
Denny Lyle
Judy
Henry Sheets
Hubert Sheets
Carolina
Henry Bomber
Eddie Weber
Washington Hospital
Jeonard Heisdorffer
Arnold
Will J. Greiner
Connie Kiefer
Leo Kiefer
George Bomsfl
Jake Conrad
John Koch
Sigourney
Norma Jean Adrian
John Kiefers
Davennport
Everette Stewart
Washington
Community Card Club
Washington Sunset Park
Harold Sheets
Jerome
Joel
Barbara Ann
Rosemary
Denny
Lyle
Judith Ann
Waldo Miller
Lyle Conklin
Bill van Sickle
Leland Sheets
James Lee
Ernest van Sickle
Dwight Moody
Dean
Donna
Diane
Roberta Sheets
Rural fires destroy four farm buildings an hour
It is estimated that rural fires destroy four farm buildings an hour and kill about 3 000 people a year.
Jones Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary in Columbus Junction
Mr and Mrs Dewey Jones entertained relatives at their Columbus Junction home for their 25th anniversary. The notice also reports the Aug 21 marriage of Ruth Louise Hartsock and Norman G Quick at Davenport First Christian church with attendants Norma Quick and Paul Hartsock. Other items include local reunions and a Pitt reunion attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Jlumbus Junction
Dewey Jones
Ruth Louise Hartsock
Harry Hartsock
Columbus City
Norman G. Quick
Harry Quick
Davenport
First Christian Church
C. K. Gillum
Norma Quick
Paul Hartsock
Don Stagner
Wellman
Wncle
Bus Johnson
Johnson
M. E
Columbus Junction
J. E. Reaney
Louise Reaney
Eliason
Centerville
Ind
United States
Glen Cummings
Lost French treasure hunt near Quebec unearthed an 18th century box
A man in a Quebec area home found an 18th century box with charts guiding a quest for buried treasure from the era before the British siege. The hunt proved exciting but ultimately unsuccessful in locating the treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Local Society and Church News From New London Area
Sunday reception at the Presbyterian church in New London. Visits include Roll er Walker and son James from Loveland Colorado with Mrs Walkers parents Fay and Mrs Greene. Jack Harbison of Houston vacations with H A Harbison family. Odd Fellows Rebekah picnic held at Columbus Chautauqua Park. Spring Run Bible school picnic at Washington park. C L Cowger and family visiting Mediapolis. Rev M G Sante and family attend fair. Lord and daughters Jane Jo with Lawrence Rich visit W L Sanford and family in Madison Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
New London
Rolland C. Walker
James
Loveland, Colo
Fells and Rebekah
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Spring Run
Evangelical-United Brethren Bible School
Washington
C. L. Cowger
Mediapolis
M. G. Santhe Fair
Lord
Jane
Lawrence Rich
Ards
John
W. L. Sanford
Izabeth Ann
Madison
Tenn
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del Monte Catsuo French’s Mustard
Oscar Mayer
Apple Sale
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Bealemon
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Martha Wor
Martha Mead
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ASA
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Berg Geophysical Company
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