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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1946
Page
3
The author argues returning soldiers deserve sympathy for reconversion not harsh criticism. He compares unemployment support to other aid, urges tolerance as veterans adjust after wartime trauma and harsh conditions, and values time with family as healing.
Dick Powell moves from singing star to tough dramatic lead in RKO’s Corners. He portrays a Canadian airman hunted across France, Switzerland, and Argentina to avenge his bride’s murder. Walter Slezak stars with Micheline Cheire and Nina Vale. the film plays at the State Friday and Saturday.
Experiment station authorities say cotton removes less soil fertility than other major crops. They note cotton is the easiest crop on land for nutrient use, especially when grown in rotation with soil improving crops and cottonseed feed products fed on the farm.
Mrs. Wm Rawto and children from Tremont visited relatives including Mrs. Delmar Widmer and Betty Rapp in Stringtown. Families of Widmer, Rich, Roth, and Rinner hosted meals and attended church with neighbors like Lena Stewart, Noah Widmer, and Dale Garret during a weekend of dinners, picnics, and outings.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Widmer and Jackie visited the Romer Wenger home on Saturday evening. Brooks and a Brighton family along with Mr and Mrs Wim Dexton of Washington attended Sunday dinner at Ethan Brooks's parental home.
In Franklin Iowa on April 24 Vernon Tucker returning from church found heat had not shut off after the thermostat failure. Nearly caused a fire at the brooder house as wells ran hot. Community notices list local visits and Easter gatherings at multiple households including Prevneman Raynold Lewis Shebeck Hoyle Eaton Hoyle Hayes and others.
Amos Buash rode the ractor to spend Sunday evening with William Bashs. Mr. and Mrs. Will Shalle and Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Wim Bach, Velda and Judy spent Thursday evening at the John Kiene home. Mrs. Wm Fash greeted two Kansas nephews at the train. The boys will work on farms this summer. Clarence Booth and family ate Easter dinner with Leri Booth. Grover Booth and Doris called in the afternoon. Wm Bash and daughter had ice cream at the Delmar Miller home near Wellman Friday. B F Tucker visited Vernon Tucker’s. Gene Markin family spent Tuesday with Homer Brinnings. H J Brenneman and Deborah spent Sunday evening with Henry Grass near West Chester. Everette Coon family attended church at West Chester. Brenneman couple will attend the M IE church supper in Washington. R H Fulton with Jo Ann and Teddy were supper guests of Clarence Fulton and Easter egg hunted. John Hindak hosted Leo Sharpe and Francis Beliel families Sabbath. Florence and Darlene Hini ahi.
An old method describes soaking banded chalcedony in honey or sugar syrup to dye it as false onyx. The stone is placed in hot concentrated sulfuric acid to char the sugary material in the porous bands, preserving the white bands as originally. The practice is reported mainly in Germany.
Studies at the Department of Agriculture eastern research laboratory show rutin a high blood pressure drug can be produced from buckwheat. An estimated 50 000 acres are needed to supply the required amounts. Buckwheat is harvested five weeks after sprouting for rutin production rather than at grain ripening.
A description explains that the Andes mountains in South America are the visible upper portions of much taller ranges whose bases lie deep beneath the ocean surface. The article discusses geological interpretations and how submarine parts contribute to total mountain height.
A simple method to keep leather shoes supple is to rub them occasionally with castor oil. This treatment helps maintain softness and prevents cracking over time.
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