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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1949
Page
4
Editorial notes urge rising above brutal myths and cite John 8 32 as a guiding verse. The column critiques education as escape from labor and discusses youth driving risks and responsibility, with reflections on Carlos P Romulo and Organic Gardening plus a long poem about Indian Summer.
The writer watches paving work on East Washington Street with a detailed, almost step by step description of the concrete mixing, laying, and finishing process. He notes the proximity of trees to fresh pavement and recalls discussions about highway routes and local officials involved.
The writer recalls a longtime neighbor Norman Buzz Burrell and the late Jim Turner. Turner, who died recently, lived an active life, enjoyed simple pleasures, and shared stories of trapping muskrat and mink. He also recounted his youth in Washington with boxer Bob Armstrong.
A father persuades his nine year old to carry identification after the boy inks a note inside his wallet saying in case of accident this was Tommy R Smith. The anecdote sits among court notices, card of thanks and classroom mishearing, reflecting humor and daily life.
A father and son discuss unidentified building and a large sign. The boy questions what they see while the father explains that asking questions is how to learn, even when the answer remains unknown.
A husband notices a $25 pullover in the checkbook and questions the charge after his wife explains a man on a motorcycle quoted the regular price as he pulled over at a red light. The joke hinges on a mistaken purchase and a cheeky misinterpretation.
A Sunday school teacher asks who wants to go to heaven and all the children raise their hands except one boy. He explains he cannot go because he has two rabbit traps set, signaling he is not ready.
Two neighbors discuss moving to better neighborhoods. Mrs Smith says they will relocate for improvement. Mrs Jones initially agrees but then clarifies they will stay in their current home.
A 12 year old asks how wars begin and Uncle Joe envisions a Canada United States quarrel. The father protests the raised voice as Uncle Joe maintains it is only a hypothetical scenario. The exchange ends with a sharp dispute over tone.
Pittsburgh’s Dickson tossed a strong game against St Louis as Tom Laferr’s two run homer boosted the Pirates to 6 4 victory cutting the NL lead to one game. Red Schoendienst and Marty Marion errors aided the loss while Gerry Staley seeks rebound in today’s deciding game. The Red Sox beat Washington 6 4 while the Yankees downed Philadelphia 8 1 to extend their AL lead. Vic Raschi earned his 20th win with a complete game on four hits. Joe Gordon’s ninth inning single propelled the Indians past the White Sox 3 2.
Police reported a second bombing attempt at Dickinson High School as 10 sticks of dynamite were discovered under a window in the east wing on Saturday. The fuse had burned out and officials believe the device was planted during Friday night’s homecoming dance, with potential for heavy casualties if it had exploded.
The girl says to Uncle Joe she believes she knows how wars begin, dismissing the prior remarks with a quiet, revealing line. Her insight hints at a deeper understanding of conflict beyond the surface dialogue.
Baseball standings show Brooklyn leading with 1, New York 3, Cleveland 3, Chicago 2, Boston 6, Washington 4. Today's schedule features Philadelphia at New York, Boston at Washington night, and Cleveland at Chicago.
An expert describes palming as a simple, old technique to retrieve line and work a wet fly. It involves forming short flat coils in the left hand, then guiding line through the rod guides while maintaining control and reducing tangles. When a fish is hooked, the palmed line is dropped to free the left hand for playing the fish.
The text notes anglers adapt as the fish strikes, highlighting decisions that separate landing a fish from breaking a leader or letting a line go to let a fish escape. It emphasizes timing, tension, and line control in tense moments.
Mrs. Jennie Horton once of Brighton is hospitalized in Chicago with a heart ailment. The item notes her relocation and serious illness as the main event, with other social mentions scattered through the community notes.
The Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau club met at Mrs. C. W. Long's home with Mrs. Howard Reighard presiding. Mrs. Keith Barnes detailed the year's lessons and refreshments were served. Visitors include Oras Collett and relatives from Winnipeg Canada and Richland.
Funeral services were held at St James Church Washington for Nicolaus Ackerman 87 after surgery at Henry County Hospital. He lived with his niece Mrs August Glanzman for 11 years and is survived by three sisters and three nephews. Rosary was held at Zehr funeral home and Rev R J Kinnavey led the service with pallbearers named. Burial was at Pleasant Plain.
John M. Martyn of Santa Monica California died in a California hospital while undergoing treatment. He was the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. F H Johnston of Columbus Junction. His wife Margaret Jane Johnston and daughter Sandra survive.
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