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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1948
Page
4
Editorial notes caution about trifling with atomic power while asserting divine power exceeds it. It cites Psalm 111 10 as a reminder to obey God’s laws amid modern science debates. The piece frames scientific capability within moral restraint and reverence for higher authority.
A meditation on enjoying small pleasures contrasts with a critical view of federal aid. The piece cites Oklahoma’s tax burden and argues federal funding costs outweigh returns, detailing a 367,555,676 dollar drain versus 65,609,776 in aid and 82,000,000 total returns.
The Burlington Hawkeye Gazette notes that four in five Iowa farms use electricity and argues farmers enjoy more conveniences and better food than city dwellers while remaining misunderstood. It contrasts urban myths about farmers with practical farm life and hints at lingering rustic stereotypes.
A Saturday soil conservation demonstration at Carl Anderson's forty acre Wellman Kalona tract draws visitors from four counties. tractors plow curved contour furrows creating grass waterways. dam with capacity 450000 gallons forms a drainage pond as Washington county entries perform well in plowing. band from Washington high school plays as the crowd disperses after plans for awards and furrow queen selections.
Mrs. D. C. Griggs rents her large Washington home at 615 W. Monrvest to two high school instructors and moves into a trailer, hoping to ease winter housing needs. The piece notes fall attire trends, local flowers, and events around the Mace building construction, with mentions of Des Moines scenes and figures like Aly Baldrige and Floyd Ellis observing soil conservation activities.
Residents recall a Sunday ride through Marion township with narrow shadowed roads and steep hills. The narrative recalls Silver Lake detours, distant landmarks, and a playful urge to explore unfamiliar countryside for thrills and discoveries. Frances Ann returns from a Minneapolis Wisconsin trip.
Granville Love and his wife travel through Oregon and California to visit Love’s parents and relatives. Adeline Humphreys, a Tipton teacher, visited her parents. Mr and Mrs Dean H Gipple hosted guests from Winfield Crawfordsville and another couple for dinner. Clyde Finke, a Bellevue teacher and coach, visited his parents. The Rees couple were guests in Iowa City Thursday afternoon.
Chapter A Tri-T held its first 1948-49 meeting Sept 9 after a pot luck dinner. Laura Lowe and Lucile Smylie hosted. officers include Vivian Merritt president and Elizabeth Duncan vice president. Hanft Reunion planned at Columbus Chautauqua park Sept 12. 90th birthday for Mrs. FE A. Knott Sept 11. Pte Edward Wilson on 20 day furlough from Tanner air base near Albany.
The Rev. Darrel Hart and Mrs. Hart with family return from a two week vacation in northern states and Canada. Margaret and Josephine Owens visit relatives in Nebraska and Colorado. Mrs. Ora Parry visits her children in Kansas. Rey Stevens notes a second showing of an event so those who missed the first can see it.
Rev W J Stevens of the Christian Tabernacle announced a second showing of the color and sound film The Missing Christians at the church Wednesday evening at 7 45 o clock.
A small town girl flees a nagging aunt with a beguiling stranger who drives a marriage and a $200000 bankroll. Film Classics presents Money Madness starring Hugh Beaumont and Frances Rafferty opening Wednesday at the Fox Theatre.
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