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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1952
Page
5
A collage of opinions notes social and economic shifts from pot tags to rising taxes. It discusses family relations, money’s influence, Canada’s economy, the Washington County Junior Achievement Show, and Missouri primary surprises, highlighting voter fatigue with political machines and calls for civic effort.
Wisconsin residents visit Haskins and nearby towns as relatives stay with Mrs. Clara Godlove. The group tours Washington and Iowa City visiting neighbors and churches, with picnics for grandchildren and a return to North that includes local ministers and neighbors. John Irwin buys 16 head of lambs as rural life continues.
Cecil B DeMille directs a Technicolor circus epic opening Wednesday at the State Theatre. The Greatest Show On Earth is a lavish production with a $4 million budget and three years of planning. About 1500 people worked on the film and thousands of extras joined parade scenes in this authentic circus drama.
The Greatest Show On Earth blends star turns Betty Hutton Cornel Wilde Gloria Grahame Charlton Heston and James Stewart with Ringling Bros Barnum Bailey spectacle. DeMille’s color camera captures authentic Big Top performances across cities and a 100 member Hollywood crew signals a lavish production.
The notice lists Marty Chance and Larry Dean Rotenberger son of Paul and Mrs Rotenberger of Ainsworth are celebrating today. Donald Weston marks his 12th birthday as does Donald Ray Pickard son of Ray Pickard of Pleasant Plain. Other honorees include Mrs Lewis Coon of Ainsworth Preston Wolf and Ralph Beliel.
Washington Rotary club members announced a picnic for members wives and families at Lake Darling Youth Center next Monday evening August 18. Cloid Willits spoke on highway safety replacing three absent state highway patrolmen. Frank Miller outlined an upcoming franchise election this Thursday.
Martin Hunter of Iowa City spoke to Rotarians urging more highway safety work. As a Boy Scout executive, he said Scouts are eager to assist. Hunter will soon move on to similar safety work in Kansas.
The feature outlines the grueling path to Atlantic City for contestants. It describes the toll of the pageant on winners and runners up, from taxes and demands to the pressure of judges and public appearances.
The article notes cobalt was first prepared as a metal by Georg Brandt in Sweden in 1733 and mentions ancient Egyptians coloring glass with a cobalt containing material.
A survey notes that 29 states have Washington counties the most common county name. Jefferson follows with 26 Lincoln 24 Jackson 22 and Adams 12. This data highlights how certain surnames recur in U S county naming.
Col u mbus Junction news notes that Egebert E Shellabarger and Lena Blankenhorn will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with open house August 17 from 2 to 5 p m at their Fredonia home east of town They were married August 14 1902 in Concord township Also listed are family events including engagements and visits from relatives and friends across the region
About 275000 farm families obtained Farmers Home Administration loans in the past year. Some top borrowers increased per acre crop production from 4 to 60 percent due to the financing and guidance provided.
To refresh French or Italian bread and hard rolls, run a stream of cold water over them for a second, then bake in a moderate oven until crisp. Cool before slicing.
Peppermint or lemon candy sticks are used to stir and flavor tea, avoiding spoon washing. These sticks also pair well with hot cocoa, offering a convenient, aromatic addition for guests.
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