Editorials raise issues from secret keeping to health improvements
The editorial page discusses secrecy, anti religious sentiment, and political skepticism toward Eisenhower. It praises American resilience against Stalin, critiques cigarette carelessness, and extols Washington County maternity and child health services noting low infant mortality. It cites Dr. Ruth E. Church praising local health efforts and includes a Russian communist letter urging alcohol use as a political tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Ruth E. Church
Savana
Illinois
Middle West
National Guard’s enduring role praised across papers
Charles City Press argues universal training won't end the national guard and its history and democratic nature remain valued. Creston News Advertiser says Taft is unafraid to take strong positions, shaping politics whether or not he secures the Republican nomination.
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Charles City Press
National Guard
Creston News
Taft
Oqchioan
United States
Senate
Debate on temperance and politics stirs national concern
Opinion laments alcohol as a tool of control and subjugation while praising free discourse in politics. It cites liquor advertising, suburban apathy, and the Taft-Hartley era, arguing intolerance harms democracy and urging respectful engagement with Senator Taft's public discussions and labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
U.S
Robert Taft
Taft
America
Community notes on 4H club benefits and local events
A collection of village notes highlights 4H club benefits for youth ages 10 to 21, urging rural residents to learn about enrollment. Stories include a member missing a timely meeting, 4H ideals and a Fortnightly club talk by Grace Golden on world brotherhood and universal understanding.
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John Flading
Grace Goldens
J Frames Remodel Their Farm Home
J Frames northwest of Crawfordsville renovated their farmhouse this summer adding a basement, removing porches, installing a bath and kitchen cabinets, and will finish with an oil burning furnace. Sunday visitors included Ottumwa and Mount Union residents and relatives from Oklahoma City and Memphis. Harold Mitchell and LeRoy Conrad began a western trip Saturday.
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J. A. Raymond
Crawfordsville
Washington County
John Frames
J. L. Howard
C. P. Parker
Charity Murray
Spencer Smith
Ottumwe
E. C. Parker
Oklahoma City
Okla
Joe Baker
Mo ¥Ne
Deli Ferrier
Vernon Fletcher
Gary
Steve
Virgil
Frank Fletcher
George Hanmond
Mount Union
Orville Lasley
Queen City
Fred Mathes
Elizabeth
Memphis
Sun Gay
Jess Raymond
Harold Mitchell
LeRoy Conrad
West
Noble residents visit kin and attend community events
Locals from Noble and nearby towns travel to Indiana to visit Edward Freyenberger and others. Separate groups go to a MCC Relief cutting center near Kalona for sewing material and join a family cooperative dinner at the Klopfenstein home with accompanying relatives.
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Vernon W. Frey
Nople
BH. J
Bevenberger
Ina
William Freyenberger
Madaryville
Ind
Edward Freyenberger
Warry Gardner
Raymond Rich
Anna Gra
Ber
MCC Relief
Kalona
Katherine Lee Bates Poem Lines From XYZ
A fragment presents Katherine Lee Bates lines about the world turning sweet and the mill wheel's rhythm. The text reads as a lyrical excerpt with a music beat and imagery reflecting serenity.
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Katherine Lee Bates
Xyz
District plowing match at Gingerich ranch near North English
The article notes a district plowing match at the Gingerich ranch near North English. Mr and Mrs Otto Frey and Vernon visited the BE F Kra bill home in White Oak Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Clayton Nebel and Dorothy Ann attended a farewell party for the Pete Stauffer family at the Dennis Boshart home Wednesday evening. The Stauffer family planned to move to Oregon. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Goff joined Mt Pleasant visitors to Washington Sunday for dinner with Maynard Goff and family.
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Gingerich Ranch
North English
Otto Frey
Vernon
BE. F. Krabill
White Oak
Clayton Nebel
Dorothy Ann
Pete Stauffer
Dennis Boshart
Stauffer
Oregon
Kenneth Goff
Allen Goff
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Maynard
Two Boone Sisters And Cousin Honored At Birthday Dinner
Gracehill report notes Dan and Phyllis Boone plus Sharon Boone and Ruth Chorpening honored at a family birthday dinner. Attendants include Libe and Chorpening families and Davy McKune. Visitors from Moline, Illinois, and several local relatives attended. Louise Waterhouse discharged from hospital Saturday.
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Boone
Nelson Woodford
Gracehill
Dan Boone
Phyllis Jean
Sharon
Ruth Chorpening
Ed Libe
Karl Chorpening
Charles
Harvey McKune
Davy
Merle Allison
Eddie Boone
Hernan Kistenmaker
Moline, Ill
Leonard Brinning
Lloyd Hayes
Paul Harvey
Lyle Hayes
West Chester
Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials
Mr and Mrs John Yount of Buda Illinois visited the Carl Corpman home last week. Mr and Mrs Roy Ellis of water Kansas were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs John Williams Monday night. Paul Diemerly and W J Taylor of Washington were Sunday guests of several local families including Mr and Mrs Paul Harvey and Mr and Mrs John Hough.
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John Yount
Buda
Ill
Carl Corpman
Roy Elliswater
Kan
John Williams
Paul Diemerly
W. J. Taylor
Washington
Paul Harvey
John Hough and Sons
Nelson Woodford
Mary Sherlock
Williams
Kenneth Wells
Poteev
Washington Evening Journal rate card and staff list
The Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists its staff including publishers editors and managers and publishes a subscription rate table. Rates show in and out of town options with weekly and yearly terms, all payable in advance.
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the Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co
R. J. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce
Cowden
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Towa Daily Press
Towa Press Ass
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Wash- AK
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Collette Girard
Ronnie Johnson
Hollywood
J. Frames
Noble
Europe
George C. Marshall
Robert Lovett
White House
UN General Assembly
New York
Truman
Marshall
Congress
Symington
Nation
AIR Force
W. Stuart Symington
Supreme Court
Fred M. Vinson
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Army
Kenneth C. Royall
Defense
James V. Forresta
Secretary of the Navy
John L. Sullvan
International Soundphoto
Louise Waterhouse
Robert Waterhouse
Guy Stacy
Brighton
Times Daily
Smithway
Bryant
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