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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
6
Collins Radio Company engineers used a radiometer to compute the moon’s temperature during the eclipse. They say it is the first time this method yielded a lunar temperature, estimating the sunlit side cooled to about 146 degrees Fahrenheit at totality.
Mrs Edna Crile reports from Brighton that Mrs Bevans is returning from Fordyce Arkansas as of April 11. The brief item notes travel update and origin, with no further details.
Residents travel for family, illness, and funerals while wintering elsewhere. Families relocate to and from Fairfield, Brighton, Fordyce, and Des Moines as relatives visit hospitals, attend events, and settle new homes.
Field work is in full swing at Sandy Hook with machinery heard on all sides. Ralph Chorpening D W Tucker and Wayne Arnold led the oat sowing about 48 hours ahead of neighbors R L Dunbar Herbert Hammen Lloyd and Andy Farrier Guys and Minearts. By Saturday evening most seeding should be done. Potatoes were planted April 5 by Dan Guys and R L Punbar with R L Dunbar planting sweet corn the same day.
The notes record birthdays and gatherings in Washington and Packwood with reports of farm chores, school absences due to flu and chicken pox, and neighbors visiting relatives. Names include Mullikin Brown Carriker Robertson and O'Laughlin, with mentions of 4 H club, Stanley party, and Irish themed school event.
Mr and Mrs Karl Demaree and Nese of Cherokee spent the weekend at the Lyle Wilson home. Mrs Jay Darby and family visited the Carl Nelsons Monday. The Nelsons and Joe Nelsons family attended a relative's funeral in Centerville Sunday. Busy Bee 4 H club met at Beverly Wilsons Monday for play practice.
Easter thrills bring new spring gloves from American glove makers. Two toned and dark gloves with white trim complement dresses and suits, with washable leather options for practicality. White chamois, pigskin, and glace varieties offer casual to dress wear, while embroidery and scatter pins update the look. Bright shades like Bristol blue, clove pink, sun bronze, and rose lustre headline the color palette. Shorties pair with short sleeves and six to eight button lengths suit three quarter sleeves.
Mrs. W. V. Durst reports Pat and Mike hosted a party at Grant School on March 18 in Franklin. The note closes with an apology for the late report on April 9.
Weekly and near term auctions announced for Whittaker sale barn Friday livestock sales at Midway Sales Columbus Junction Kalona and Ollie Iowa with Thursday Kalona sale and Friday Keota Junction sale. Household goods sale on Saturday April 16 at 1:90 with H R Johnson listing. Sixth Annual Angus Preachers Sale at Mt Pleasant April 22 starting 12:30 p m with Karl Fiekel Batavia as secretary. Closing Out Sale Shop equipment and household goods at 609 East Second Street start 1:00 by John Therion.
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