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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1950
Page
4
A sequence of short comments on faith, pride in American growth, and social mood. The piece urges gratitude, celebrates advances in air travel and capitalistic initiative, and calls for everyday kindness through “one good turn for somebody each day.” It notes public confusion about policy and the need for clearer citizen involvement and decent public service.
The succulometer measures juice content in raw corn to determine maturity, serving as a key tool for producers assessing harvest readiness and quality.
New England, once deemed unlikely for earthquakes, reports an average of one fairly severe shock annually since colonial times, indicating a long history of seismic activity in the region.
Corn grown from hybrid seed should not be saved for seed because the extra vigor of hybrid corn is limited to the first hybrid generation, according to agricultural guidance. This cautions farmers that saving seed from hybrid crops yields weaker offspring and reduced performance.
The 28 members of the Cotter Westminster Guild make stockings dolls for a New Mexico mission home and two orphanages. They hand paint and dress each doll bought in Washington and Columbus Junction. The program started two years ago and now runs annually around mid September with scrapbooks tops and a $30 toy portion for boys.
Sport Slants notes Washington basketball fans faced losses as local teams opened play. Keokuk Chiefs impressed in state finals last year while Burlington Catholic edged Washington with strong defense. Junior college also dropped a close game to Clinton JC amid early-season miscues and lights issues before Marshalltown clash.
Grand View takes on Mt. Pleasant Friday after a 54 to 41 win. Coach McConnell and the De mons prepare for the matchup while last week Mt. Pleasant fell to Burlington in a close game. Coach Ed Bowers calmed tempers postgame and urged sportsmanship and fair play.
Many malocclusions can be prevented if proper care is given to primary teeth. Ensuring good brushing and dental checkups for children helps align future permanent teeth.
A recent year of research highlights platinum group metal catalysts in platforming processes. Platinum catalysts enable refining to high octane gasoline, improving efficiency in production and unit performance.
Grade school boys are urged to attend the YMCA on Saturday December 9 at 1 50 PM for team organization and a schedule draw. If unable to attend, leave a name at the desk. Games start the next Saturday at 1 PM with no entry fee and non members eligible. A junior high league may follow at 3 PM if enough players show interest.
The Washington Evening Journal published in Washington Iowa lists staff positions and contact roles including Elder Shannon & Co publishers managing editor and news editor. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4 with memberships in press associations and subscription rates for local and out of state readers.
A group schedules a Saturday 3 o'clock session to form an organization. A third league for high school boys will be organized in the high school gym during Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 5 to 6 o'clock.
The J. C. Penney company board approved a special year end payment. Full time associates employed for all of 1950 receive two weeks pay. extra and part time workers and those with less than a year get proportionate amounts. Management staff are excluded. Over 50,600 associates qualify. Dec 15 payout at each December 15 rate, said C R Wilson store manager.
The Washington store among 34 nationwide locations will participate in a company payment. President A. W. Hughes stated in a letter that the bonus is based on 1950 results, noting it represents a very large amount for the company. Future payments will depend on future results.
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