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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1948

Page

6

Stassen Wins Nebraska Primary Thanks Voters

Harold E. Stassen thanked Nebraskans for their support after the Nebraska presidential preference primary. He defeated Dewey and Taft, carrying most counties, and planned a trip to Ohio to face Taft again. Dewey said he would continue his bid despite the Nebraska loss.

Minneapolis Harold E. Stassen Nebraska Thomas E.dewey New York Sen Robert A. Taft Ohio Minnesota Dewey Taft Albany N. Y Thomas E. Dewey

Rivers Flooded In Seven States Prompt Large-Scale Evacuations

Flooding across seven states drives thousands from homes as the Ohio River swells beyond flood stage from Pittsburgh to Evansville. Ohio suffers hundreds of evacuations while Pennsylvania Kentucky and Indiana face mining disruption and threatened dwellings. In Minnesota and North Dakota the Red and Snake rivers flood, impelling more evacuations and basement flooding.

Ohio River Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Indiana Grand Forks N. C Red River Grand Forks Minn Snake River Alvarado Minn U. S Chicago Pittsburgh Evansville Ind Cincinnati Louisville

Observation School Program Announced for Southeast Iowa

The Inter church Council sponsors a two day program at the Washington Methodist church starting Friday April 16 at 10 30 am. Mack Koorman will supervise with assistants Mrs W M Hubbard Mrs Paul Ellis and Rev Lawrence Carlton. Focus is on training church school teachers using vocation Bible school materials and aims to include most Protestant denominations. The schedule includes registrations departmental meetings and sessions with children.

Iowa Methodist Church of Washington Mack Koorman Des Moines W. M. Hubbard Clear Lake Paul Ellis New London Lawrence Carlton

Y's Men Report On Net Proceeds From Tournament

Y's Men reported a net total of 227.72 from the annual independent basketball tournament. Of this amount 112.19 came from Juneh counter sales and 165.55 from ticket sales. Robert Day and Lee Holland filed the reports, with T. B. Brown thanking members for their help. The club noted a Washington forum speech set for April 21 and adjourned to attend a sales school at the high school.

M.C.A Robert Day Lee Holland T. B. Brown Washington

We Buy Stover's and Whitman's Candies

A brief notice states a business advertises purchasing Stover's and Whitman's candies and selling them fresh.

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Northern maple wood noted for factory flooring durability

Northern barn maple is described as a very hard dense fine fibred wood ideal for factory floors. It resists splintering and wears long, providing resilient footing crucial for efficient operation in schools stores and other spaces.

Advances in oil discovery and extraction raise recovery

Research has increased oil recovery from new fields from around 20 percent to as high as 80 percent. Techniques have revived production in fields deemed worked out.

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