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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1946

Page

5

Meat consumption to stay large says university expert

H O Filley of the University of Nebraska says U S families will keep buying beefsteaks roasts lamb chops and pork as long as prices stay low. He notes meat is cheap because livestock prices rose less than wages over 30 years and cites factors sustaining demand including meat hunger nutrition and slower price gains in livestock products.

Topeka Kansas H. O. Filley University of Nebraska Capper Filley The United States

Meat demand seen rising with population and living standards

An optimistic analysis notes postwar meat production may not stay as large as in 1943 45 but expects gradual population and income growth to lift consumption of meat and animal protein while warning that pursuit of nonessentials like alcohol tobacco and gambling could trim meat demand. Social notes record Cora Pringle's birthday March 31 celebrations and visitors including Mr and Mrs Floyd Dunbar with their cake laden gathering.

Filley Cora Pringle Floyd Dunbar Leo ‘Jack Dunbar J. W. Dunbar Art Cooper Marjory Clifford Atkins Fairfield

Farm Bureau Club Honors Dunbars at Anniversary Dinner

Brighton farmers club surprised Mr and Mrs Carl Dunbar with baskets during their 46th wedding anniversary celebration. Other notes: Mrs Wayne Spencer returned from Arizona aiding parents’ 50th anniversary. district leader Dr Scheurman led quarterly church conference. various local visits and military enlistment of Donald Linn. multiple family visits and care updates across town.

Edna Crile Brighton Willing Workers Farm Bureau Club Carl Dunbar Wayne Spencer Arvispe Camp Scheurman Methodist James Whisler Bloomfield Monnay Des Moines Ida Irwin Ethel McChurch Washington William Spencer Stockport L. E. MccAfee Harmony Club Scoofer

John Peters Receives White Collie From Weber's Ad

John Lee Peters, two, son of Mr and Mrs Roger Peters near Columbus Junction, is happy owner of a large white collie given by G W Weber after an advertisement seeking a home for the dog. Within hours Weber and Huston office receives 17 offers for the pet. James K Lee, ex serviceman from Kinross, purchased the Corner Cafe.

Columbus Junction John Lee Peters Roger Peters Here G. W. Weter Loreal Weber and Huston James K. Lee Kinross Corner Cafe

Havre Social Notes List Local Visits and Celebrations

Havre residents report weekend gatherings with neighbors and relatives. Among those noted are Mr and Mrs Forrest Mullen and children at Elmer Mason home, Cleo Mason recently discharged from the army, and multiple visits involving Zieglowsky, Stout, Elmore, Koehler, Willmer, Richards, Eisele, and Groves families through Friday to Monday.

Lewis Hering Havre Avil Forrest Mullen Elmer Mason Jesse Stout Eugene Elmore Pleasant Plain

Fire ruins washhouse on Werman Welenever farm near town

A fire Monday afternoon destroyed the interior and contents of a washhouse at the Werman Welenever farm about a mile north of town. The local fire department aided in saving other buildings. Mr. Lees family plans to move here once housing is found. Mrs H W Donaldson of Burlington was visiting with her sister Mrs Hertman.

Werman Welenever Here H. W. Donaldson Burlington Hertman Wehnever

Weekend Guests Visit Lisle Hering and Friends

A sequence of local visits notes multiple households hosting relatives and neighbors over the weekend. Charles and family from Iowa City joined Lisle Hering. Martha Zieglowsky joined the Carl Zieglowsky party to the Sam Baker home. Mrs. George Koehler spent Monday with the John Zieglowskys. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eisele and Lee visited the John Hauensten home on Sunday.

Charles Iowa City Lisle Hering Martha Zieglowsky Carl Zieglowsky Sam Baker George Koehler John Zieglowskys Fred Eisele and Lee John Hauensten Home

Iowa Districts Grow as Dallas and Hancock Form

The Iowa soil conservation commission announces 72 districts now exist after Dallas County voters approve 52 to 2 and Hancock County votes 183 to 31. Dallas directors are Ralph Mortimer, L. H. Mendenhall, Earlham, and J. M. Gutshall. Hancock directors are L. A. Barber, Ben Riemer, Garner, and W. J. Rasmussen.

Dallas Hancock Counties Iowa The Soil Conservation Commission Ralph Mortimer Dallas Center L. H. Mendenhall Earlham J. M. Gutshall van Meter Hancock County L. A. Barber Kanawha Ben Riemer Garner W. J. Rasmussen Britt

Pasture hogs help save corn and proteins this year

County extension director Lee Sturgeon says pasture use is advised to conserve feed as grain and protein supplies run short. Swine expert Quaile recommends on pasture or limited corn rations with a self fed mix of oats alfalfa and protein supplements, plus minerals, for sows and young pigs to start and finish on pasture.

Lee Sturgeon BE. L. Quaile Lows State College Quaife

Redwood Fossil Finds Show Global Past of Redwoods

Fossil discoveries indicate redwoods were once widespread globally, with California as a unique refuge where the trees survived the glacier era rather than going extinct.

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