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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1946
Page
6
A Saturday Evening Post ad titled Just Across the Street Or to Eternity urges readers to pause and heed street risks. It warns pedestrians and drivers about red lights and the dangers of speed and honking, stressing vigilant crossing and caution in daily streets.
Vivid reflection on traffic near a corner where pedestrians cross on a green light. The author notes frequent braking noises and narrow escapes as people hurry across. Emphasizes that children on bicycles require training and crime of advertising cannot replace individual judgment.
Visual training notes outline Lemmon John W at a fast side square location with emphasis on visual learning methods.
County officers listed including County Attorney Auditor Clerk Engineer Welfare Director Recorder Sheriff Treasurer Supt of Schools Coroner and Supervisors. Washington Independent School District 3 details Superintendent Principal and board members. Washington Lodge No 26 AF and AM announces regular meeting Friday each month.
Timetables list daily and weekly departures for eastbound and westbound trains and buses. Notes indicate Golden State Limited trains skip Washington and provide closest stops, with multiple connections to Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Mt. Pleasant, Fort Madison, Macomb, Quincy, and Des Moines. Tickets available at local depot and cafe.
Dr Melvin Gingerich, former Washington Junior College faculty, leads a cargo of horses to Europe for war relief and writes en route about Copenhagen. He details Danish life including bicycles, open air markets, books, Tivoli, Thorvaldsen’s art, social welfare, cooperatives, and the city’s culture.
Travelers recall bidding farewell to Copenhagen after an earlier visit to the city zoo. Several people narrowly missed the later departure, delaying their return and marking a reluctant exit from the Danish capital.
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