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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1949

Page

8

New Bridge Repairs On Coppock Road Near Washington

Workers install new joints and a floor on the Crooked Creek bridge along Coppock road three miles south of Washington beyond the Red Brick school house.

Crooked Creek Coppock Road Washington

Marbles for College Bequeathed by John Disney Founder

John Disney who founded the Disney chair of archaeology at Cambridge in 1851 left his marble collection to the university. The bequest reflects his lifelong interest in antiquities and supports ongoing research and display at Cambridge.

John Disney Disney Cambridge Univer

Imperial Valley Irrigated Frontier Among World’s Largest

Imperial Valley in California spans over one million acres and stands as a leading global irrigation region. The vast area supports extensive agriculture, shaping the valley as a major production hub.

Imperial Valley Calif

Easter Bonnet Parade Inspires Spring Fashion

An old poem describes Easter, last year’s bonnet again worn with pride. April leads in a repeating, crafted hat, helped by a milliner who adds magical touches to wake spring. Together they form a crown for April as the season returns.

Life of faith and sacrifice of Ellen Rebecca Fenn

Poetic tribute recounts a short life filled with sorrow and grace. It speaks of rebirth through love, Christ’s suffering, and daily acts aiding the poor, healing the sick, and guiding mankind toward forgiveness.

Health Beds per Capita Shortfall Highlighted

Authorities say at least 45 general hospital beds per 1 000 people are needed but the United States had only 3.5 beds per 1 000 civilian population in 1943 and likely few more today. Bed availability concentrates in wealthy, densely populated areas.

United States

Today’s Smile Housewife and Stranger at the Door

A young newlywed woman answers a stranger at her door while her husband is upstairs painting the bathroom. She anxiously explains he is in the bathroom and then awkwardly tries to salvage the moment by saying, cant you smell what hes doing. Georgia Ferguson

Georgia Ferguson

First India Ink Found Use in China and Japan

The note states that India ink originated in China and Japan around 2600 B.C., marking early use of the iconic black writing medium in East Asia.

India China Japan

Hospital Births and Deliveries Reported Across Cities

Admitted patients include Mrs Amelia Rash from Keota and Mrs Beverly Tucker for tonsillectomies. Births recorded for Claude Carson and Eldon Roth families, a son and a daughter born late yesterday and this morning in Ainsworth Pleasant and city areas. Dismissals list Bert Tracy Donald Sojka Patricia Longwell and others.

Amelia Rash Keota David Neiswanger City Beverly Tucker Bert Tracy Brighton Donald Sojka Patricia Longwell Charles Wolfe Ainsworth Coe Hotle Ode Ferguson Kate Witting Wayland Hattie McLamore Chester Mill Kalona Claude Carson Eldon Roth Pleasant Wendell Rider

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