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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1952
Page
6
The piece riffs on Cain and memory, notes aging hair, then attacks a perceived mess in Washington. It mocks political spin, defends courts against state control, and jokes about soap as a global tool for peace while urging sober policy and restraint. It cites Adlai Stevenson and criticizes both major parties.
Ramblings Remnants of News At Court House discuss muskie sizes and famed records. Cal Johnson questions 100 pounders, citing Wisconsin 1902 fish estimates and 1951 Manitowish Waters catches showing very few 20 pounders.
The 1950 census values Iowa farms at 5.61 billion with an average 27 500 per farm and a yearly farm income of 8.125 billion. Nearly 65 percent of farmers were employers, and more than 550 million was spent on seed livestock and feed. Owner operated farms rose to 61 percent, with war-era debt peaking later but declines noted in 1950.
The aging timepiece in the court house tower stopped briefly due to wear, while Er C Carris who maintained it for years hopes to discuss its inner workings. Officials report recent efforts to improve its operation show promise and good timing ahead.
Happy Birthday to Claude F Randall and spouse on their seventh wedding anniversary today. Robert Clayton Owens son of Dwight and Mrs Owens of Crawfordsville is S years old, as is Joyce Ann Lowry daughter of Wesley Lowry of route 3. Marjory Kay Jenee daughter of Chester Pence of Keota has nine candles. Others observing birthdays include Dave McGaffey Russell Miller Dorothy Kay Clark observing her seventh birthday today.
Fort Hood Texas will start training for First Armored Division troops to join the U S Army Rangers. Four week courses cover guerrilla warfare, physical conditioning, and hand to hand fighting. Graduates will train others and serve as aggressors in later tests.
Washington Rotary members and wives plus guests held a picnic at the Lake Darling youth center. Ministers Rev. Walter Smith and Dr. William Grossheim earned bragging rights for fried chicken bones left. Boat trips, horse shoe games, and a center tour accompanied talks by Frank Miller and Bob Day outlining Lake Darling improvements and plans for cottages.
Sunday visitors gather in the Shenefelt home area with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Steen of Chattanooga Tennessee and former school pals. Richard Green of Loveland Colorado visits family and plans to rejoin his ship in Japan after a stay in Colorado and Washington. Phillips Mills and Meredith Mills visit Argyle Iowa while Dorothy Emmett stays with Ann Mille. Eurain Tucker and Jane Tucker return to their home after weeks with Alvin Jackson in Winters set. Scott Jordan of Fairfield Rotary appears among guests.
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