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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
8
The piece urges readers to judge values wisely and pursue the most worthwhile aim. It reflects on life balance and cites the parable of the pearl of great price from Matthew 13 46 to illustrate prioritizing ultimate worth.
The piece recalls the Dailey Brothers circus with eleven elephants and old Romans, then pivots to atomic energy shaping homes farms and businesses. It argues progress harms some trades while creating new opportunities, urging acceptance and hard work for education and adaptation.
A witty exchange frames a golfer’s vow to play properly and a caddie’s quip about moving heaven to achieve that goal. The remark captures a moment of competitive humor on the course.
A visitor watches an inmate push a wheelbarrow upside down and jokes about bricks inside. The quip reveals a lingering humor amid routine asylum life, illustrating the oddities that intrude on a quiet day at the facility.
An Ohio report notes the operator of the other car, charged with drunken driving, crashed into Miss Miller's rear end which was protruding into the road.
An American soldier staying in the English midlands rides with a passing motorist who repeatedly sprinkles white powder along the roadside. The driver explains it is lion powder to keep lions away, but the Englishman lowers his voice to reveal the powder is really no good.
Two Russian pilots who made a forced landing in the American zone of Korea say they received courteous treatment at Kimpo air field. They kept their pistols, were allowed to wear them, and faced no duress. They stated their aircraft was serviced and guards were provided to secure it.
Riverside reports the 83 year old Mrs. Johanna Maxwell died and funeral rites were held with services at the Emery Sharp home and later at 2:30 p.m. in the Baptist church of Kalona conducted by Rev. Ada Hillis. Grandsons Rolland Maxwell Harold Maxwell and Sylvester Sharp and nephews Emery Elias and Jesse Walter served as pallbearers.
Mr and Mrs Wilford Fleig and son Jimny travel from Columbus Ohio to spend vacation at parental J J Fleig home in Rubio. Local visitors include a sister of Mrs Ky ters from Omaha and Robert Carpenter of Rock Island. Freshmen at Highland High School Joan Sheraden Charles Morgan Arthur Lambert. Milford Bond returns from Atlanta trip. Cora Borsdorf and son Johnny visit Lambert family. Ernest Lambert and others present. School opens with teachers Sabel and McFarland. Lafe Kloptenstein and family visit near Ainsworth.
Craig Jr. received an honorable discharge at Fort Houston Texas after service since last January and served in the Medical Corps with training at Fitzsimmons Denver and Hot Springs Arkansas. Mr and Mrs Claude Flynn returned home near Riverside after visiting Estes Park and Boulder Colorado. Mrs Vernon Stagner began the fall term near Riverside and Eleanor Ruth aided School District No 4 near Hills Albert Klein returned to San Francisco after visiting Riverside with Henry Klein and family.
The record lists several social visits in Riverside and nearby areas. Mr and Mrs Charles Vondrasek of Washington joined Mrs Anna Krotz for supper in Riverside. Mr and Mrs Victor Burich traveled from Riverside to Miami Oklahoma to visit their son Dale Burich and returned home southeast of Riverside. Grace and Ruth, daughters of Iowa City, visited the William Krotz family south of Riverside.
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