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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1949

Page

7

Sitlers finish southern trip visiting several states

Mr and Mrs Howard Sitler and Mr and Mrs William Sitler returned home from a southern vacation stopping to view sights in Jensen Beach Florida St Augustine Florida Montgomery Alabama and Paducah Kentucky Robert Logan returns home for an Easter visit to his parents Clarence and Mrs Logan and Paul Horak after attending a two day Iowa Mutual Insurance Association convention in Cedar Rapids where he was named to the board of directors.

Howard Sitler William Sitler Jensen Beach Fla William Sitlers St. Augustine Montgomery Ala Paducah Robert Logan Mrs Clarence Logan Paul Horak Cedar Rapids Horak Iowa Mutual Insurance Association Association

Yaqui Lenten Dance Draws Arizona Crowds

Yaqui Indians in Guadalupe Arizona perform a lent observance near Christ's tomb with goat-skin drums flutes and pebbled gourds. The ritual contrasts with last night’s dance reenacting the crucifixion as visitors watch the passion and await sunrise songs and mass.

Guadalupe Ariz Arizona Christ

Hoe Feeders Steel Troughs Lawn Grass Seed Fertilizer

A livestock supply listing highlights steel troughs from Hoe Feeders along with lawn grass seed and fertilizer products offered by Hotle Feed and Grain. The notice emphasizes available farm supplies and potential local retailer offerings.

Pets barred from Washington county hobby show entries

Arte liuas Brown, director, announced no livestock or pets would be accepted as exhibits due to space and care constraints. Arrangements aim to welcome all other hobbies, but pet entries are officially rejected for this year's county show. An official entry blank appears elsewhere in today's Journal.

Washington County Arteliuas Brown Brown

Auto Accidents Blamed on April Snowstorm

Sheriff Charles Snyder and Deputy Loren Robertson investigated two automobile accidents Friday blamed on a sudden April snow storm. Edward Chiehak of Ainsworth and William J. Heapes of St. Louis collided on highway 92 near Washington causing $350 damage. Frank Johnson of Sheboygan left the highway north of Ainsworth Junction after hitting a drift. his car overturned in the ditch but he was uninjured.

Charles Snyder Loren G. Robertson Edward Chiehak Ainsworth William J. Heapes St. Louis Washington Frank Johnson Sheboygan Wis Ainsworth Junction Johnson

Young Drivers Under Twenty Show Highest Accident Rate

Mileage based studies indicate that drivers under 20 have the highest accident rate. Findings point to inexperience and riskier driving patterns as contributing factors.

Barnhart Sells Cattle At 23 Per Cwt In Chicago

Frank Barnhart of Conesville sold 21 head of cattle on the Chicago market Tuesday at 23 dollars per hundred weight. The cattle averaged about 1100 pounds. Barnhart accompanied the herd to Chicago.

Columbus Junction Frank Barnhart Conesville Chicago

Chicago Grain Table April 16 Chicago UP data

Chicago grains show mixed futures in mid April with Wheat May at 223 high July 195 Sept 194. Corn May 133 July 132 182 Sept 126 Dee 115 235 Oats May 69 70 July 64 Sept 63 Dec 64 Soybeans May 222 223 July 214 217 213 215

Horseshoe Courts To Be Built South Of YMCA

Four horseshoe courts will be built south of the YMCA building with completion aimed by May 1. Bob Brewer will plow and level the plot, John Lee will supervise pit construction, and lighting may be added later if interest persists for community use.

YMCA Washington Bob Hrewer John Lee The

Softball Leaders Meet at YMCA to Plan Season Start

Washington Softball association board held a meeting at the YMCA last night to discuss schedule problems and plan the May 15 season opening. A general meeting with an insurance representative is set for next Friday. Iowa Southern Utilities company team withdrew from the league, a sixth team is tentatively lined up, and plans include renting additional ground near Greenfield for fan parking.

Washington Softball Association YMCA Iowa Southern Utilities Company

Top on Boars Sells for 190 at Junction Sale

The top price on boars at the spring sale at Louisa county fair grounds Thursday evening reached 190 dollars. Consignors include Ht. Christianson of Conesville and E Reree and Son of Columbus Junction. A total of 70 head were cataloged.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Fair Christianson Conesville E Reree and Son

Easter Cantata at Columbus Junction Methodist Church

The Easter cantata The Story of Easter According to St Matthew directed by Martha Calhoun of Columbus schools will be presented at a union service at the Columbus Junction Methodist church at 7 50 pm Sunday. Mrs Clement Cecil will be reader and Dr ID Marker will be the pianist.

Columbus Junction St Mathew Martha Calhoun Columbus Columbus Ministerial Association Columbus Junction Methodist Church Clement Cecil Reader ID. A. Marker Ganist

Closing Out Sale at Kalona Washington Road

A closing out sale is advertised for April 21 at 1:30 PM. The event is hosted by Mrs. Lena Bontrager and takes place at 106 West 17th, east of Kalona Washington Road. Items appear in a classified ad format seeking buyers.

Kalona Washington Road Lena Bontrager

He Could Have Turned Away From Calvary Poem

The poem presents Christ’s choices on the crucifixion path. It contrasts potential self preservation with ultimate obedience to God’s will, emphasizing forgiveness and the shedding of blood as part of salvation. Elizabeth Lathrop Powers is credited.

God Christ Elizabeth Lathrop

The Cross Redeemed By Christ’s Crucifixion

A devotional meditation on how the crucifixion transforms the cross from shame into a symbol of hope and divine love. The text outlines Jesus submission to God's will, triumph over pain, and the cleansing power of his blood for all humanity.

Elizabeth Lathrop Powers

Four Cotton Planting Methods Named in Article

The text lists four cotton planting methods in current use: solid drilled in rows, hill dropped in rows, check planted in hills, and a combination of solid drilled and check plowed.

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