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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1947

Page

4

Sin and Forgiveness in Mark's Gospel Quote

A brief editorial quoting Mark 2 5 about Jesus forgiving sins. It emphasizes faith and instant forgiveness for those willing to turn away from sin.

Mark

Fragmented musings on politics and daily life blend into a column

A stream of dated observations covers parking woes heat waves rain making and economics. It shifts to reflections on government liberalism taxes and debt and ends with a local horse shoe tournament recap and brief editorials from several papers.

Parade crowds and coastal charm charm in community recap

The report recalls a lively parade week with tips to attend again and enjoy folding chairs. It highlights the Thompson's Snack Shack vehicle, the High School Band, and the Municipal Band, plus royal pageantry with Washington’s Queen and her princesses. A local scene at Lake McBride shows a toddler swimming with fearless curiosity, while contemporaries reminisce about past holiday gifts and community groups.

Charley Custer H. J. Schoonover Charley Custer John Lee John Thompson Snack Shack Washington Atlantic City

Best Years of Our Lives Delivers Dramatic Comedy Flow

Fredric March frets a chance at deft comedy in Samuel Goldwyn and RKO release The Best Years of Our Lives. Myrna Loy Dana Andrews Teresa Wright Virginia Mayo co star with Cathy O'Donnell in this banker's tale of postwar life.

Fredric March Samuel Goldwyn Myrna Loy Dana Andrews Teresa Wright Virginia Mayo Cathy O'Donnell March

The Best Years of Our Lives Opens at Fox Theatre

A road show of The Best Years of Our Lives opens at the Fox Theatre with William Wyler directing from Robert I. Sherwood script. The drama follows a banker and his troubled wife Miss Ley as they navigate revelry and despair amid a banker's dinner scene. Performances begin Sunday at 2 30 a m ending Thursday with 8 15 pm and a special Wednesday matinee.

Miss Ley William Wyler Robert I. Sherwood Fox Theatre

Riverside to Surface Streets by Gravel Plan

Riverside town council approves gravel surfacing of all unsurfaced streets to reduce costs for property owners. Final resolution of necessity to be considered September 10, 1947 at 8:00 p.m. Official notice lists street names and data. Henry L. Doll of West Allis visits Riverside. Mottet family noted among early settlers.

Henry L. Doll West Allis Wisc Doll Riverside Brenner Cafe

Riverside family reunion fills Sunset Park with eighty five attendees

Riverside residents held a basket dinner reunion at Sunset Park in Washington. About eighty five family members attended with participants from Riverside including Mottet and Baschnagel families. Attendees traveled from Sal- on Ottumwa Washington West Des Moines Packwood Brighton Mt. Pleasant Omaha St Louis and Chicago.

Riverside Sunset Park Washington Clement Mottet Jack Keith Dale Grace Mottet Francis Mary Baschnagel Fred Frank Catherine Baschnagel Cedar Rapids Salon Ottumwa West Des Moines Packwood Brighton Mt. Pleasant Omaha Neb St Louis Chicago Charles Critz West Des Moines Clare Capps Waterloo Peter Theisinger Cedar Falls Helen Critz R. H. Heitzman Ralph Kloppfer Emma Muller

Farm Size Averages Rise Across Decades

The average farm now spans about 195 acres, up 50 acres since 1920 and 20 acres since 1940, reflecting gradual consolidation in agricultural landholding.

Railroads to Spend Millions on Paint for Rolling Stock and Facilities

Railroads expect to use 14 million gallons of paint on rolling stock and buildings with spending totaling about 81 million dollars. Chair cars and sleepers will be a major share at roughly 70 thousand dollars, freight cars at 25 million, and railroad buildings around 5.55 million. Bridges and signals will also require large quantities of paint. Ballroom dancing will be taught to British army recruits at the Copthorne military center to aid social participation abroad.

Copthorne Military Center

Washington Iowa Evening Journal Classified Menu

The Washington Iowa Evening Journal lists publishing staff and department roles with United Press leased wire and press association memberships. Subscription rates show weekly, quarterly and yearly pricing for in town and outside subscribers.

the Evening Journal Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden W. J. Shannon Max Marble Plam Sperintendent United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Audit’ Bureau of Circuitions Lbs

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