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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
8
Dr. Morris Fishbein editor of Hygiea says President Truman's famine emergency program will aid the public. He notes the voluntary target to cut wheat products by 46 percent and fats and oils by 20 percent, warning against any harm.
A health note suggests that middle aged overweight individuals may face reduced longevity. The statement emphasizes weight management as a key factor in extending life, reflecting concerns about long term health risks.
The river known as Stinking Water by Indigenous people and early settlers was officially renamed Shoshone River by the state legislature in 1901 due to mineral spring odors along its banks.
Take the mattress outside two or three times a year for thorough airing. Do not hang it on a clothesline. lay it flat on the ground with newspapers or a sheet spread underneath.
Washington County Iowa voters are told to vote June 3 1946 on selling the old nurses home at 951 South 4th Avenue Washington Iowa. The measure asks if the Board of Trustees of Washington County Public Hospital may sell described real estate and frame building at the southeast corner of Lot Three in Stichter's Addition. The notice is signed by County Auditor Stan Kiesey and dated April 9 1946 with publication dates April 11 18 25 and May 2.
A Washington family spoils their ten year old dog with car rides and a hot water bottle. A Japanese Ginko tree near Central Park draws visitors. United Presbyterian members visit Sigourney for Public Affairs No. 1 luncheon. chair and radio donations aid ill members.
Des Moines reports from the Iowa crop and livestock reporting service show corn on Iowa farms at 201,009,000 bushels as of April 1, the lowest for April 1 since 1937. The oats reserve stands at 92,209,000 bushels the highest since 1924, with soybeans at 4,530,000 bushels and wheat at 412,000 bushels.
Willa Weluin notes seven new houses being built in the neighborhood this spring. Mr and Mrs Merle Green have bought the Richard Johnson home from the Johnsons. Mr and Mrs Les Eicher plan an apartment on the second floor of their South Iowa Avenue house.
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