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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1950

Page

4

Editorials Reflect on War Faith and Capitalism

A September 27 1950 editorial blends reflections on the Korean War and Soviet moves with social issues. It cites Brigham Young history, a Salt Lake City death, a Miami theft scandal, and Norman Vincent Peale arguing for capitalism in church life. It warns of extended deficits and links religion with economic systems.

Mabel Young Sanborn Salt Lake City Brigham Young Church of Latter Day Saints Utah Washington, D. C

State Printing Board to Open Bids in Des Moines

The Iowa State Printing Board will meet in Des Moines on September 30 1950 to receive bids on state budget book legislative letterheads envelopes legislative journals calendars and other printing. Bids close at 10 00 am and will be opened read and awards made. Specifications may be obtained from Sherman W Needham Superintendent of Printing State House Des Moines. 18013 W

State Printing Board Iowa State Printing Board Des Moines Iowa Sherman W. Needham State House

Too Old to Drive in Muncie Court Suspends License

In Muncie Indiana city court 81 year old Joel Clevenger was told he was too elderly to drive and his license suspended indefinitely after being accused of failing to yield the right of way to another car.

Muncie, Ind Joel Clevenger Clevenger

Sam Roth Buys Simon Place Near Wayland

Wayland residents report Mr and Mrs Sam Roth purchased the Simon place one mile east of town with possession expected late this fall. The note highlights social gatherings and local notices including a Philathea class event, Dorcas Ruth circle meeting, CARE packages sent overseas, and local travel of relatives.

Wayland Sam Roth Harvey Eicher Philathea Ruth Dorcas Tedtschantz Treasury Viola Crupp Albany Oregon John Detwiler Buda Illinois A. Miller Charles Brooks Roadhouse St. Leonard Wood Air Force Duane D. Wittmer Wichita Kansas San Antonio Texas

Community Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Attends Legion Meet

Wittmer notes Homer's recovery as Earl Graber returns from Denver visit. Families of Wittmer, Mallory, and Davison crews share weekend hospitality. Legion convention attendees from here include Meirahan, Thoma, Lechantz, Rich, Schumaker, Watson, and Rickenberger in Muscatine. Wellman and Moline ties appear in relatives visits and dinners.

Great Falls Montana War Department Daniel Roth Albany Oregon J. J. Roth Earl Berkshire Charles Hanft Charleston Illinois Anna Nelson Compton California Homer Davison Carl Jarrard Mary Snider Walter Jarrard Washington Jesse Davison Wapello Ezra Legion Convention Muscatine J. R. Meirahan Bill Thoma Gilbert Lchantz Don Rich Roy Davison C. E. Schumaker S. B. Watson Dale Rickenberger Forrest Green Wellman Ed Rickenberger Lester Neff Grace Winter Jimmie Erma Deane Arthur Davison Leo Wagner Glen Gingerich

Washington Evening Journal staff and publication details

The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including R. E. Shannon as Managing Editor and Dave R. Elder as Business Manager with Bruce C. Cowden as Editor and Charles Morris as News Editor W. J. Shannon as Advertising Manager and Max Marble as Plant Superintendent. The paper publishes weekdays except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act. It is a United Press leased wire member and affiliated with several press associations. Subscription rates are shown for weekly carrier delivery in Washington and annual carriage, with outside Iowa pricing.

THA Washington Evening Journal Washingston Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble Washington United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ass Audit Bureau of Circulations Washigton

Prairie Flower School Enrollment Details

Prairie Flower school reports 47 enrolled pupils with two rooms. Room I under Mrs Thomas teaches Primer to 3rd grade with 30 pupils and a list of beginners. Room II under Mrs Van Melre serves 4th through higher grades with 17 pupils. Several students advance or attend colleges and junior college.

Prairie Flower Thomas Linda Benson Dyann Berg Daryl Cave Linda Chorpening Freddie Goff Douglas Shalla David Shaver Cass Parks van Melre Jean Booth Barbara Glassburner Eddie Hann Bonita Herr Karen Shalla Prairie Flower District Janice Booth Loren Bush Donna Rae Robert Cave Robert Christner Douglas Richard Fuhr Dean Jefferies Donald David Dean Meyer Marilyn Mouser Vaucille Maas Ruth Witthoft

Escape attempt leads to police shooting in Muncie court

Raymond Garten, 27, fled after leaving Muncie city court where petty larceny charges were dropped. Police fired twice as a squad car pursued him for about a half mile. Garten was returned to the courtroom in handcuffs.

Muncie Ind Raymond Garten City Court Garten

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