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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
2
Wilma Kerr Smith of Washington earned her M A degree at the State University of Iowa graduation last night. She belonged to the graduating class and received her diploma as part of the August observations at Penneys.
Community group Valley Ladies Aid announces a Homemade Ice Cream Social on Thursday evening August 5 with public invitation. The notice also mentions local movements and shopping items including nylon fabrics, brown shoe fit products, and back to school dresses. Families and residents are encouraged to read the want ads for details.
Aug 9 to Aug 20 office closure announced by Dr L B Eicher. Ida Kephart arrives from Winters CA to visit relatives. Sale ends Saturday with bargains on ladies and children's shoes at 1 2 and 3 dollars. Raymond Shelangoski of Tacoma WA visits his father Leo recovering from major surgery at Penneys. Huge stock of girls school dresses available.
The schedule lists games tonight at 7 30 Troop against West Chester and at 8 30 Troop versus 1 8 0. Friday features 7 20 Cubs meet Marines and 8 80 All Stars play Oskaloosa with location times noted.
Arlo Palmer the state highway attorney said he would ask a district judge in Sigourney to set a date for a hearing on a motion to dissolve Judge Yoder's temporary injunction blocking removal of 137 shade trees on Oskaloosa Avenue A. A mass meeting and petition oppose the project as part of a street widening plan.
A vast cold wave covered most of the nation from the Rocky Mountains to the North Atlantic coast and southward to near the Gulf of Mexico. Temperatures fell to freezing in some areas with 34 degrees at Land o Lakes Wisconsin 36 at Grand Marais Michigan and 42 at Rochester Minnesota. Chicago recorded a low of 54.9 degrees overnight.
Elizabeth Shannon, former city women’s golf champion, made a strong comeback on the final nine holes to tie after 18 and win one up on the 19th, keeping her title hopes alive against Gertrude Bailey. Helen Breese defended her crown by defeating Ruth Stewart in the championship flight.
Public Safety Director Alfred W. Kahle said 51 people died on Iowa roads in July 1948, the highest for the month. He cited late rainfall and overgrown roadside foliage obscuring vision, with 14 fatalities on county and township roads.
In the 5 to 14 year age group last year 320 children were killed and 16,500 injured in bicycle and automobile crashes.
Admitted today is Robert Covey of Greenfield for medical care. Dismissed today are Mrs. Elmer Kiene and son. Mrs. J. Lee Nicholson of Ainsworth.
Missouri candidate Forrest M. Smith secures the Democratic gubernatorial nomination with a substantial majority over rival Dan M. Nee of Springfield. Smith leads by about 150000 votes as reported by the press.
Elimination games opened the event as Clever Cloverettes toppled Headliners for the softball title while West Point Club defeated Northernite for third. Farmerettes, 4-H Maidens, and West Point tied for third in team standings as Headliners won shuttle relay. Individual events featured clock golf, chair ghosts, croquet, and nail driving with multiple clubs earning top places.
Earl Zieglowsky earned money detasseling corn over several days to buy a new bicycle. He broke it in by riding from Washington to Keota to visit his sister and family. The article lists neighbors and relatives visiting in the North Cotter area, including Edmondson and Shalla families, with mentions of various trips and gatherings.
In Noble County the threshing season near Noble finished at the Laniel Schantz residence. Lyle Paisley achieved the highest oats yield, reporting over 81 bushels per acre. Weekend visits include Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Matson of Burlington and extended stays by Goff and related families.
ASHEVILLE North Carolina August 5 UP former navy doctor says a controlled diet can immunize a person within 24 hours from polio. Dr Benjamin F P Sandler claims eliminating sugars and starches builds resistance in one day and warns against sweet foods and starches while favoring protein rich meals and rest.
Des Moines Aug 5 90th Iowa State Fair announces a complete three ring outdoor circus with 15 acts running Aug 27 to Sept 3. Fair secretary L B Cunningham says acts include high wire acrobats clowns gymnastic wizards trained animals plus races thrill shows each afternoon and a State Fair revue each evening.
The article notes owls are recognized by large heads and eyes set in feathered disks. Most are nocturnal though species such as the snowy owl hunt in daytime. The great horned owl is largest while saw whet is smallest. streech owl is most common. Also reports community notices and visits among local residents.
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