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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1950

Page

3

The Problem Drinker Series Ends With Rehabilitation Outlook

An editorial note introduces this final piece on the Problem Drinker by an alcoholic author. It argues alcoholism is a medical illness requiring diagnosis, hospitalization, and a blend of treatments including psychiatry, AA, and clinic care, to stop drinking and rebuild the personality, with community clinics and public health as essential supports.

Alcoholics Anonymous Yale Plan A.A Alcoholic Foundation P.O Grand Central Annex N. Y N.Y

Lacours Bring Evangelistic Drive From Japan to Local Church

In a report from Kanda Japan dated August 19, 1950, Rey and Mrs. Lawrence Lacour recount their Japan mission tour. They describe war memories at air bases and navy installations, mass gatherings in Osaka and Hiroshima, and a ministry pattern of sermons, gospel appeals, and concerts. They also detail outreach to a leper colony and personal connections with Japanese Christians and students as they travel the Kyushu region toward Tokyo.

Rey Lawrence Lacour Japan City Korea Army Osaka Osaka Press Mildred Odawara Tojo

West Chester High Forms Weekly News Staff

Miss Mann sponsors a new Evening Journal reporting staff at West Chester High. Genevieve Van Trump is editor with Mary Ann Peiffer covering Junior news and misc items, Jeaniene Griggs sophomores, and Donald Griener as freshman reporter.

Miss Mann Evening Journal News Genevieve van Trump Mary Ann Peiffer Jeaniene Griggs Donald Griener Journal Alice Reschly

New Atomic Tools Aid Dental Research

Atomic instruments and electron microscopy reveal how fluoride helps detect tooth decay. The powerful microscope explains decay processes and enhances understanding of fluoride effects in dental health.

Choice of Marshall As Defense Secretary Draws Mixed Support

Gen George C Marshall moved closer to becoming defense secretary as Congress waived the 1947 unification law. The House vote was 202 to 105 and the Senate 47 to 21, with significant Republican opposition and some Democratic dissent.

Marshall Defense Congress George C. Marshall Secretary of Louis Johnson Senate Truman House Pentagon Soth Ur McCarran

Ogden Hamburger King Sells Hamburgers At 1937 Nickel Price

Ogden Utah. Carl M Lancaster known as the hamburger king marks gratitude day by selling burgers with onions pickle tomato and lettuce at 1937 prices. Today only T bone steak 35 cents hot cakes and coffee 15 cents ham and egg sandwich 15 cents and coffee a nickel. Lancaster says he may lose money but will boost turnover.

Ogden Utah Carl M. Lancaster Lancaster

Mrs Jarvis Hosts Indian Creek Club Meeting

Mrs Carl Jarvis hosted the Indian Creek club gathering in Sandy Hook with 15 members in attendance. Guests included Mrs Howard Washburn Mrs C E Darnielle Mrs Harry Kyle Mrs John Jarvis and Mrs Herb Stouse. Next meeting set with Mrs Harry Anderson in two weeks.

H. W. Minearty Sandy Hook Carl Jarvis Indian Creek Club Howard Washburn C. E. Darnielle Harry Kyle John Jarvis Herb Stouse Harry Anderson

Round Grove Locals Heresphere News Roundup

Round Grove notes recap weekend visits and gatherings. Families from Byerly Schuerman Boyd Zachs and others traveled to Musecatine and reunions in West Branch Town City and Washington. Visits include Arnet Mathers Celia Peters and Jim Colton with various relatives and friends.

Round Grove Dale Byerly Karen Earl Schuerman Roger Musecatine Ralph Boyd Statler John Maher West Branch Dean Zachs Fountain Town City Hilton Coon Bill Crandall Washington Earl Schnerman John Skubal Joe Podaris O. M. Allensworth Mediapolis L. F. Houseal Columbus City Celia Peters M. L. Ferguson Arnet Mathers Percy Skubal Harold Berg California Ray Smith Robert Green Jim Colton Trace Mathers Iowa City

Chapter R Tri T meets at Junction to start 1950-51 schedule

Chapter R Tri T held a Sept 14 dinner at Hotel Muscatine to begin the new season in Columbus Junction. The program committee served as hostesses. The next meeting is set for Oct 12 with Mrs Ralph Lowe and Miss Nelle Shellabarger assisting. Officers listed include Fern Marshall as president and Julia Hawkins as vice president with other roles assigned.

Columbus Junction Tri-T Hotel Muscatine Ralph Lowe Nelle Shellabarger Fern Marshall Julia Hawkins Darlene Dupuis Edith Reaney Jean May Elizabeth Duncan Irene Smith Lucile Smylie Marian Cecil

Mt Washington top New England summit edge over West Peak

Mt Washington in New Hampshire remains the highest northeastern summit with 6,288 feet, narrowly ahead of Mount Washington in Washington state which stands at 6,250 feet. The two peaks show a slim 38 foot altitude gap between them.

Mount Washington New Hampshire United States Washington State

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Diekman Miss Reschly Calkins Quire Williamsboro Lacours Kanda Y.M.C Tokyo Kyushu Ust Hiroshima Nagasaki Methodist College Yamaguchi University of California Boston University City Auditorium Muto Yamada Christ Miyazaki Jesus APO House OF Flowers West Chester High Bacheby Klein Klothing Washington, Iowa Ashington Ogden Hamburger King Kanda Y.M.C.A Des Moines Iowa Lawrence and Mrs. Carl Jarvis John Skuhal Junction Martha Butler Mt. Washington Natisnal Sele Tmerhoong Wilke
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