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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1946
Page
10
A note explains that only about one in three sweet potatoes grown reach the dinner plate, with the remaining two spoiled by decay in transit, market, or kitchen. The terse observation highlights losses across the supply chain from farm to table.
Observing their fourth wedding anniversaries today are Mr and Mrs Diana Coffey Francis Halda of Iowa City and Mr and Mrs William Estep Jr, celebrating a milestone in their marriages.
The notice lists birthdays and well wishes for local residents. Thomas Carl Ward, Patricia Ann Dearing, and Allen Le Roy Wulf have candles on cakes. Happy returns are sent to Wilma Jean Snyder and many others in Pilotbury, Brighton, and nearby communities.
Marion Talcott of Independence Missouri visited his aunt Mrs E R Butterworth and inspected Burlington and Iowa City weather bureau stations. Mildred Murcay and son Johnie and Estella McCalep visited relatives in Kalona. Shirley Simkins stays in Seattle with aunt Mrs Merle Weber. Mrs Harry Boileau to return from Mercy hospital Iowa City after an operation.
A reading table lamp should use a 100 watt bulb for optimal light. Floor lamps with reflectors require at least 150 watt bulbs and should be kept bright to minimize dark spots.
Data shows over 37 million dwelling units nationwide in 1940 with about 40 percent owner occupied. The figure reflects home ownership levels during the era and contrasts with rental shares across states.
The nation maintains extensive maritime borders with dozens of states featuring long oceanfront shores. Coastal regions along Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts contribute to rich shipping routes and access to international trade.
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