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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1952

Page

3

Militant atheism urged in Soviet youth league guidance

London AP reports Komsomolskaya Pravda, official Soviet youth publication, declares active war on religious prejudices. It cites a reader’s removal of an ikon and states Komsomol members must combat religion and promote scientific atheism while noting limited church freedom in Russia.

London Russia Grouns Komsomolskaya Pravda Komsomol Soviet Communist Youth League Communist Party Vo Gnilomedov The Komsomolskaya Prasda Gniremedov Stalin Commmnnist Gnilomedov Hisother Ciue Moscow

Jet Plane Travels Ahead of Its Sound

Scientists at General Electric research laboratory conclude that a high speed jet may outrun its own sound. At 750 miles per hour, a plane at ten times that speed would send sound waves ahead, producing a loud, exploding like report as it nears and passes observers. The article also notes plants and flowers introduced to Europe by Arabs around 1300 A.D.

General Electric Research Laboratory

Death of a Salesman Stars Fredric March in Local Premiere

Fredric March stars in the Columbia Pictures film Death of a Salesman based on the Pulitzer prize play. Mildred Dunnech, Kevin McCarthy, Cameron Mitchell, and Howard Smith co star. Laslo Benadek directs with Stagg Roberts script adaptation. Firefighter Wheelis fights a blaze as a separate local note.

Stanley March Willy Mildred Duntoehk Dreadwos Kevin McCarthy London Biff Cameron Mitchell Mappy Jon Howard Smith Marel Mitchell Smith Fredric Marek Hollywood Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Kramers Krillers The Brave Cyrano de Berrac Stagtos Roberts Arthur Miller Kerteat Bloomgarden Walter Fried Laslo Benadek

Wayland Reports Two Additional Auto Accidents

Wayland records two more automobile crashes, bringing this five day total to four. Lloyd Kempf and Dwaine Techantz collided head on near Wermites Standard Service, causing $250 damage to the Techantz car but only minor damage to Kempf. Jim Simmons received facial injuries when another crash occurred on No 7S east edge of Wayland. he was treated at Dr. Widmer’s office.

George Bollers Wayland Wayland Lloyd Kempf Dwaine Weehantz Wermites Standard School House Kempf Techantz Tschantz Jim Simmons Airfield Wayland Sf Tum Simmons J. G. Widmer Fairriead

Child Finds Enjoyment in Early Dentist Visits

The text notes that initial dental visits focus on inspection or cleaning, and a child often ends up enjoying the experience. It emphasizes the positive attitudes formed during early visits.

Gracehill Family Reunion Highlights Local Attendance

Gracehill residents gathered at Anson Moore reunion at Ydmnendsen Park in Oskaloosa. Families including Waterhouse, Woodford, Corpman and Engel attended. A Lake Darling picnic was planned for next year with Mas Waterhouse and others also noted in the gathering.

Gracehill Nelson Woodford Grace Hill Aneust Carl Corpman Faniiy Eugene Engel Max Waterhouse Anson Moore Ydmnendsen Park Oskaloosa Lake Darling

Social notes from Kalona and surrounding area

The report lists visitors and social visits across Kalona Iowa and nearby areas. Miss Brooks traveled from four tours through Wisconsin and Minnesota to St Louis. Mr and Mrs Stanley Vodeka and daughters visited Frank Rhodes home near Kalona. Mrs Max Waterhouse hosted a Stanley party last Thursday amid heavy rain. Velma Spicher of Kalona acted as demonstrator while Mrs Carl Corpman helped daughter-in-law Mrs Clifford Corpman with canning corn.

Beth Vodicka Ray Brenneman Katona Elva Brown Washington Charles Badelev Susan Sioux City Mas Waterhouse Meeker Hess Mt. Pleasant Beulah Mikseh Ottumwa Ruth Brooks Predricktown Missouri Ira Mikseh Wisconsin Minnesota Miss Brooks St. Louis Stanley Vodeka Frank Rhodes Kalona Max Waterhouse Velma Spicher Carl Corpman Clifford Corpman

Logger in West and East forests highlighted

A brief note contrasts the term logger in Western forests with the better known title in Eastern logging industries, reflecting regional language differences.

West Tee

Dustcloth Cleaning Method and Polish Formula

Instructions describe making a lintless dustcloth by soaking in hot soap and turpentine for hours, wringing and drying. The cloth is used to dust and polish furniture with brilliance. Reapply every two weeks for best results.

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