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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1947
Page
4
Editorial notes discuss warnings on wrong guidance and moral conduct, postal rules about lotteries, and safety laws. It notes Postmaster General Hannegan on lottery coverage and license suspensions for reckless driving, with reflections on public journalism and festival weather affecting crowds.
Davenport Times notes optimistic figures with 60 million employed in July and Ewan Clague of the federal labor bureau saying there is no recession or summer slump. Shenandoah Sentinel criticizes New Dealers and warns inflation amid looming government intervention.
Report notes orderly crowds despite usual chaos in Washington. A single accident involved an Indian brave being unseated from a horse during the pageant, caused by the horse spooking from torchlight. Kate Glover of Keota contributes a fish tale, prompting reflection on local narratives.
The column notes a green lawn at H. W. Cutbummings residence on South Marion Ave as a standout in the dry heat. It also touches on local quirks from eggs prices, antique pottery shortages, and a visiting former resident, Mrs. Georgina Folger Griffith, in McIntire.
Edward Hellstein recalls a fishing misadventure at Fall River after following odd tips from a Chamber of Commerce secretary. He wades nowhere, baits with bread, lands a big haul, then contrasts his modest catch with the town’s brag of hosting 10 000 daily tourists and a fish fry.
The report notes Mrs Lucille Shalla Reller of Fittsburgh Pa speaking on her role as personnel director in the Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania. She completed a nurse recruitment assignment at the Allegheny Fair for 45 hospitals. A Farm Bureau Express parade car, painted by a women’s committee over two days, drew remarks.
The Board of Supervisors met with all members present. August minutes were read and approved. The auditor was authorized to issue warrants for a long list of miscellaneous claims, supplies, services, and repairs from local businesses and state vendors, totaling many thousands of dollars.
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