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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1952
Page
5
I Rothschild details Hawaii visit impressions from his winter voyage. He recalls sailors and marines behaving well, mentions Pearl Harbor and a veterans hospital, describes Iolani Palace and its throne room, and notes dancing host Mr Morris. He cites Roosevelt’s 1904 address, shopping highlights, and land ownership by estates with long leases.
Before December 1941 only three American admirals were widely cited Farragut Porter and Dewey. The line notes their prominence in U.S. naval history and the prewar leadership landscape.
A poultry operation notes that proper ventilation is the first step to correcting a damp jitter condition in the poultry house, aiming to reduce humidity and improve air quality for flocks.
The Iowa Council of Retired Women begins a district tour featuring GOP candidates for state office. Sessions run Davenport to Chariton April 30 with noon luncheons and talks. Notables include Kenneth Evans, W H Niclotas for governor, Beardsley seeking reelection, and others planning attendance. The tour schedule covers eight districts with cancellations due to Mississippi River flood.
The Kelly & Morris Circus features Liberty horses praised for beauty and precision in a well matched palomino group. Captain O'Hare trained them in proven tricks and new routines, with 23 palominos shipped for selection, for a Washington engagement Monday April 28 under Kiwanis Club sponsorship.
Sun sweepstakes winner Mercury Car from Los Angeles driven by Bill Stroppe averaged 20.40 percent miles per gallon across the Yeav Mobilgas economy run. Studebaker Champion posted 24.82 mpg in the price class. Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan attended the event in Sun Valley, Yes.
Keota High School music events featured a Tuesday concert led by music instructor Margaret Vieifer with vocal solos by Bob Kent and Jan Sen Dill. The band plans two state contests in Vinton April 25 26 and May 5 in Wapello. A Friday carnival drew a large crowd with free acts and booths. Jacqueline Singmaster and Darrell Bandy were crowned king and queen.
Columbus community club plans an April 21 Monday evening event at the Community building for Columbus high school basketball players. Principal speaker will be Coach Bucky O'Connor of the University of Iowa. Mr and Mrs Edo Settlemire have moved into the James Sands property in Columbus City.
Kioma Beekman chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will host a Friendship dinner at the Masonic hall on Friday April 15 at 6 30. Sowing school work in India was described by a guest speaker from the Iowa Des Moines conference at Miriam and Deborah circles meetings at the church. Mrs. Kathryn Overholt fell at a Methodist meeting and was taken to Mercy hospital Iowa City. Easter visitors include Gregory and David Lowe staying with grandparents in town. Mrs. Etta Harris hosts Jolly Workers luncheon at her Wapello home.
Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau women begin a month long drive to boost turnout in the June primary. Five to ten volunteers will canvass townships urging adults to vote with county vice chairmen running the effort in each school district. A $100 award from the state federation will go to the county in each district with the highest primary turnout.
If you have a few fruit trees and berry bushes, you can wait until March 1 to start pruning. Prune grapes, apples, and sour cherries first, peaches, raspberries, currants, and sweet cherries later.
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