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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1947

Page

4

Heat, Labor, and Prosperity in Centerville View

The piece laments heat strain on daily life but argues for capitalism as path to production and prosperity. It contrasts socialists and communists with U S capitalism, claiming higher pre war output and efficiency across miners steel and textiles, urging steady work and planning. The author cites Washington and Europe as context.

Britain France United States Centerville Lowegian

Royal Neighbors Family Picnic Gathers in Riverside Park

Members of the Royal Neighbors of America and families enjoyed a basket dinner and social afternoon at Riverside Park. Attendees from Riverside and nearby areas included J. H. Soukup, Joseph Knebel, William Ingram, Albert Novy, Otto Novy and families, Sherman Fox and son Vernon, plus many others. Visitors from Iowa City, Washington, Davenport, and California joined relatives and clergy connected to Riverside.

Riverside America Riverside Park J. H. Soukup Joseph Knebel William Ingram Albert Novy Otto Novy Arnold Lukavsky Sherman G. Fox Vernon Fred Havel Joseph Kupka Charles Rath George Kos Burton Fox Conrad Brenner Donald Vicinity John Moss Washington Nora Kron Iowa City Henry Collins Billy Chula Vista California Collins

Family visitors share travels from River Side and Plaza

Father Wieland spent nine years in China during the late war and endured harrowing experiences. Mr and Mrs Robert Kiefer and their children with Mrs Elizabeth Kiefer return home near Riverside after visiting Mrs Robert Kiefer's relatives at Plaza North Dakota. Roy G Green from Chicago visited with his wife at Mrs Anna Griffin's home.

Margie Streb Riverside Bauer Iowa J. J. Fath St. Mary’s St. Paul’s Church Davenport Dana Christier Jean LaGrange Ind R. T. Marner Christier Marner Bernard Wieland Maryland Missions George Wieland James Veronica Wieland Carroll Mary Clotilda Mary Lawrence LaCrosse Wisconsin Margaret Wieland Father Wielands Frank Phielen P. R. Kanne Irs Roy Ohdendahl Aubern Lawrence Wieland Wieland China Robert Kiefer Elizabeth Kiefer Plaza North Dakota Roy G. Green Chicago Anna, Griffin

Man Made Rain Sparks Farmers Weatherman Debate

CHICAGO August 25 In a discussion with the Illinois agricultural association leaders farmers express concerns over artificial rainfall. George E. Metzger argues that controlled rain could cause unintended damage to adjacent fields and fencing, while Weatherman H A Downs sees potential benefits if precipitation can be controlled.

Chicago George E. Metzger Illinois Agricultural Association Whip Metzger H. A. Downs

Non-Political County Assessor System Under New Law

Describes Iowa plan to remove local assessments from politics effective January 1. John W. Barnes leads the property division of the state tax commission, which will certify and appoint full time deputy assessors from a state exam list. Examinations, residency checks, and ethics rules aim to ensure political neutrality and lifetime tenure barring misconduct.

DES Moines IDPR State Tax Commission John W. Barnes Fricr Tax Commission University of Iowa Barnes Law and Commission Uty State Commission

Maj Samuel Nicholas Sets Marine Corps Recruiting Standard

Maj Samuel Nicholas, the first Continental Marine officer, in 1775 instructed recruiting officers to accept only candidates who are of dependable and religious nature combined with proper robustness of body.

Samuel Nicholas Marine Corps

How To Remove Fish Odor From Skillet

The article advises boiling a solution of water and vinegar in the skillet for a few minutes to neutralize fish odor. It emphasizes a simple kitchen remedy using common ingredients to refresh cookware after cooking fish.

Exercise for Every Person

The text asserts that all individuals require exercise tailored to work, body, habits, and health, indicating personalized physical activity guidance.

Swift family reunion set for August 31 at Sunset Park

The Swift family reunion will be held Sunday August 31 at the rock garden in Sunset Park with a basket dinner at noon. The Shalja families also hold an annual reunion that day with a noon basket dinner. Presbyterian morning prayer meeting gathers at 9:30 Wednesday at the church.

Swift Rock Garden Sunset Park Presbyterian

South Prairie School Reunion Set for Sunset Park

The South Prairie reunion takes place at Sunset Park on Saturday September 6. A basket dinner starts at noon and all former pupils teachers and their families are invited to attend.

South Prairie School Sunset Park

Ripon Maintains Medieval Curfew Horn Ceremony

In Ripon England an old curfew ritual endures with an attendant in medieval attire blowing a ram's horn at 9 p m before the mayor's house. The custom preserves centuries of town tradition and civic ceremony.

Ripon

Marines in China Protecting Foreigners Since 1854

United States Marines were deployed to China in 1854 to safeguard the lives of foreigners, including Americans, during foreign presence and clashes.

United States China

Automatic gas water heater for busy mothers

Busy mothers juggle school days and chores. An automatic gas water heater provides instant hot water for bathing, dishwashing, and cleaning, saving time. Four famous brands are in stock on the south side of the square.

Prands

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