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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1950
Page
4
The column discusses flying saucers as real, traced to 1942 experiments, while warning of a new crop surplus and tax policy. It promotes a radical Prosperity plan with tax credits for capital improvements to spur broad wealth, contrasting heavy taxes with growth. It cites multiple local papers on accountability and governance.
J A Mayer sold his Wellston store to Lee Sanders who now operates the business and plans to move the Mayer family. The Sanders will move into the Mayer house after the settlement. The article also notes farm sales, relocations, a new birth, illness recoveries, and local visits tied to Wellston and surrounding communities.
Kalona Boy Scout Troop No. 34 plans a roller skating party at the local rink on Tuesday April 11 at 8 PM. Led by H. L. Walker Earl Fry and Jack Reece the group aims to raise funds to send two local scouts to the National Jamboree at Valley Forge in June. Advanced tickets available and at the door. Mrs L E Southwick and son own the rink.
Bruce Cowden recounts a rare 1863 Vicksburg Daily Citizen issue printed on wallpaper. The copy, owned by William Carlin’s family, survived siege life notes lean meat markets, mule meals, and a cat recipe, plus Grant’s July 4 entry into the besieged city. The editor forecasts the end of the wall-paper edition as a curiosity for history.
The article notes the Confederate setback at Gettysburg and Lee’s retreat into Virginia, marking the start of the South’s decline in the Civil War. It highlights River side Carlin, a newspaper owner with Civil War ties, and mentions his family’s World War II service and local associates in Washington.
Communion will be observed Thursday at 7 30 p m in Ainsworth Methodist Church. Rev Carl Steefel delivers a short sermon titled Tender Memories. Stewards are Mrs Alex McCreedy and Mrs Stella McCaleb with candle light by Mrs Glen Miller.
Washington Iowa newspaper lists subscription rates by carrier and mail, with offices and staff credits. It notes publication schedule, staff roles, and association memberships while detailing price options for Washington readers and non Iowa addresses.
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