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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1948
Page
2
Mrs. Fred Kephart prepares an unusual farm exhibit focused on soil conservation for the Iowa State Fair, following prior success with numerous first prizes and a second for a complete exhibit.
Calendar notices list St Rita’s circle and Booster club picnics at Sunset Park, Sunshine Bluebirds meet, women’s groups and church events, 4H exhibits at Virginia Dare’s home, plus the Ferguson reunion in Sunset Park. Members urged to bring baskets, drinks, and family.
Mr and Mrs Delmar Romine hosted a lawn birthday dinner Sunday August 15 for Mrs Romines nephews De Wayne McKean and Terry Lee Moody and cousin Duane Bennett all of Conesville A cafeteria style meal featured pink and white decor and each boy had a cake with six candles for De Wayne and Terry and four for Duane Signed guests included multiple Conesville families.
The 1947 census shows the United States population reached 145,340,000, the largest rise on record, up 13,700,000 since 1940. Births totaled 3,908,000, and per-person food intake rose about 17 percent versus 1935-39.
The 200 inch Palomar telescope on Palomar Mountain California is finely balanced so a button starts its motion. The 55 foot long tube weighs 140 tons and moves electrically rather than by manual push or simple mechanical means.
Diesel output climbs as diesel-electrics comprise 85 percent of one maker’s production in 1947, up 60 percent from 1946 while steam locomotive output remains comparatively smaller.
Admitted today at the hospital is Herman Kron. Births yesterday include a son to Mr. and Mrs Donald Stout on route three at 11 40. A daughter arrived today at 7 48 am to Mr. and Mrs Alvin Jones of Crawfordsville. Mentions include Mrs Ciem Eagle of Fairfield and daughter, Mrs Leo Greiner of Keota, Mrs George Sojka, and Mrs David Griffith.
Mr and Mrs Harry G Simpson announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Bonnie Jean to Paul Peiffer son of Mr and Mrs Elmer J Peiffer The wedding is set for Tuesday August 31 in a local ceremony May 31.
Mr and Mrs Milford Cain of Minneapolis announce the engagement of their daughter Mir iam to William Dusenbery of near West Chester. The wedding is set for September 26 at the Methodist church in Washington.
Mrs Ruth McManus was named assistant superintendent at Washington County hospital. She came from Bay City Michigan and home in Cedar Rapids. Her nine year old son Jimmy lives with Mr and Mrs Jerry Simmering. Her chief hobby is golf.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fredmund of Davenport announce the birth of a daughter named Janet Kay on August 4. She has a sister Judy and brother John. Mrs Fredmund is formerly Gladys Turnipseed.
Mrs. Howard Miller entertained relatives Friday afternoon honoring Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meek of San Francisco California. In the evening she hosted open house for long time friends of the Meeks. Guests visited and reminisced while refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Marston and Mary Lou spent their vacation at Oakland Millis enjoying some good fishing during their trip.
The annual Kleese reunion met Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Kleese near West Chester. A cooperative picnic supper on the lawn opened the program with music and readings. Officers for the coming year are Isaac Kleese president Mrs David Kleese secretary and Lloyd Bauer and Clement Griffith on the program committee. The 1949 reunion will be at Mr and Mrs Harry Dusenbery's home. Attendees listed from Washington vicinity Keota and Gienwood Missouri included many Kleese and Griffith family members.
Federal Works Agency Public Buildings Administration invites sealed bids for interior painting and related work at the U S Post Office Washington Iowa. Bids due August 31 1948 at 2 p m and opened publicly. Specifications PB-DIV-5 dated July 12 1948 plus general conditions Sept 15 1942 May 15 1944 addendum.
The Anson and Lucie Moore descendants met August 15 in Sunset Park with 47 members from Washington, Brighton, Ottumwa, Fairfield and Richland. Officers be elected for two years and next year’s gathering slated for the third Sunday in August.
Crawfordsville reports a White Cloud Club picnic with families set for Tuesday August 17 at Mt Pleasant Park. Chapter L enjoyed a family outing at the same venue Sunday. Nearby visits include Kenneth White and daughter from Cumberland Maryland, Leona Rath and Lenore of Algona, Lisle Anwyl and Janice of Des Moines, John Conrad with family from Aurora Illinois, plus local updates on street grading and delayed oiling.
In 1834 observers estimated two million tons of goods were transported on the upper Mississippi River, reflecting the river trade's scale and significance for early commerce and regional development.
Mary Baldrige daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Baldrige wed Norbert E Blakeney of Washington DC in a single ring ceremony at the Baldrige home. The couple plans to live in Washington DC after a honeymoon at Murray Bay Canada.
The Busy Bee 4H group met with Beverly Wilson and 12 members plus five mothers and four guests at the local achievement day. Girls judged articles, then Doris Jury and Miss Robson judged them. Doris Guy, Sevilla Nelson and Beverly Guy led the judging team. Demonstration on centerpieces. refreshments served by the hostess and others.
A traditional shower for Preston Harvey and Audrey Dill was held Sunday in Sunset Park. Guests included relatives and friends such as Mrs. Joe De Laurentiis, Francis Paul, Geraldine Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Harvey, and many others who presented a lamp, a table, and other gifts to the engaged couple.
Elephants, rare captives from Asia or Africa, reach America seemingly as strangers to Peanuts. They swallow water not by trunks, but by sucking it part way then squirting into their mouths. Insects agitate them in heat though a blowtorch tickles their hides.
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