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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1948
Page
2
The guide advises brushing off dirt before cleaning white shoes and choosing polish type by leather. It notes powders for buckskins and suedes, creams and liquids for smooth leather, and soap for white fabric and leather shoes. It warns against overuse of cleaner and suggests minimal water and damp wiping.
The retina shows color blind outer edges and a center of full color vision. Yellow and blue are distinguishable in the surrounding band. Color fields differ by person and eye, and tests with a perimeter can map them for identification.
The piece notes Asia remains largely agricultural with about 80 percent on tiny farms. Tools are primitive, land poor, and knowledge limited. A day’s work value is often under 20 cents, while American factory wages in one to two weeks buy more than a year of a farm worker’s output.
Allowing breeding bulls to run loose in a pasture lot increases their activity and shows a favorable effect on fertility. The practice suggests better vitality and reproductive performance due to physical exercise.
The Walton League reports more than 400 members signed for 1949 including 150 new members. Officials aim to have renewals from existing members soon. Contact secretary Mr Bailey or visit the Sport Shop in Washington. Last night featured two Merritt McDaniel films supplied by the Sport Shop with courtesy of Ev IRude Motor Company.
The source highlights Iowa's extensive electrical reach with telephones per capita on farms, 933 towns electrified, and electrification for over 160,000 farmers. It notes 99.9 percent urban service, 16 independent power companies serving most urban areas, and 85 municipally owned plants with 53 rural cooperatives under REA.
Planning coal storage groups driveway chute bin and boiler for efficiency. Place the bin near the driveway to avoid carry charges, either inside the basement or outside. A basement bin saves space and should have a floor opening. outside bins free basement room. An average ton of bituminous coal takes 40 cubic feet. coke about 70 cubic feet per ton.
A handsome moth, resembling a wasp with red copper and black markings, lays eggs on squash and pumpkin vines. By late July and August vines wilt and die as fleshy white borers eat the stems. Prevention via timely spraying or dusting with rotenone can kill eggs and protect yields.
Nu Phi Mu sorority members met with Mrs Dale Duttweiler last night welcoming Nadine Payne as a new member. President Mrs Duttweiler presided while Mary Jane Brooks and Charlotte Little prepared a national and unit report. Miss Payne will prepare the ballot for the next officer election and members were urged to attend the Jan 10 meeting at Mrs Duttweiler's home. A gift exchange followed and rose buddies were revealed.
The Journal lists a mix of meetings and social events including Y W C A mixers at 6 30 p m with a gift exchange, Damascus Shrine WSJ social hour at the Masonic Temple, Methodist church choir rehearsal cancellation, Bethel Missionary Society, Just Us club, West Chester Pythian Sisters, Kolah club dinner at I D Quinn home, congregational dinner at Presbyterian church, Eastern Star initiation, O E S pinochle, W S C S executive board dessert in the Methodist Ladies parlor, W R C installation at the Legion hall.
Keith Morrow, an employee at the county farm near Washington, is nearing home from the veteran's hospital in Des Moines where he has been a patient for several weeks. The Des Moines report says he is rapidly recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Meier of Eagle Grove have returned home after a holiday visit with Arthur Duensing's family.
Mrs Myrtle Mayer hosted 14 members of the New Haven Ladies aid with co hostess Mrs Charlotte Mayer. Christmas poems and Bible readings were shared. Reports covered a chicken pie supper bazaar and sale plans. Gifts and secret sister exchange occurred and refreshments followed. No January meeting.
Mr and Mrs Jack Schneider hosted a Christmas Eve gathering honoring grandchildren Michael and Johnny Mark Evans. Santa visited the group with several out of town guests including Mr and Mrs Jack Schneider Jr of Cedar Rapids. Also in attendance were Francis Schneider Mrs Margaret Evans Mr and Mrs Herman Kron Mr and Mrs C Clarence Brinning and Billy Ward.
Six members answered roll call with a patriotic line at the Hi-Ores 4-H meeting held at Dorothy Lasek Dee’s home. Dorothy McCreedy presided as vice president. Judy Skubal spoke on arranging a room. Sara Ann McGinnis and Sandra Ornduff demonstrated color combinations. Mrs. Ben Harrison discussed forming a color scheme. a Christmas gift exchange followed. Mary Lemley to host in January.
Mr and Mrs J L McGraw hosted a Christmas Eve party with guests including Mr and Mrs H J Brenneman and Debby, Mr and Mrs Leroy McGraw with Patricia Ann and Joe, and Mr and Mrs Raymond Lewis with Rae Lee. Debby and Joe handed out gifts as an oyster supper followed.
An engagement is announced for Carolyn Plasman of LaGrange Illinois to Alexis Miller of Chicago Illinois. The Miller family has ties to Washington and Mr Miller’s grandfather Matt Miller operated the New York store in town.
A Welsh village boasts a name of 57 letters and a Maori hilltop in New Zealand spans 58 letters, cited as among the world’s longest names.
The article notes a demographic balance with about one and a half million more women voters than men. It highlights the gender gap in electoral participation and implications for campaigns and policy focus.
Rural and town families shared Christmas meals and gift exchanges in numerous gatherings. Gray school pupils performed a program led by Mr. Fritz, with lunch sales by Mrs. Givans and Mrs. MacAtlin. Extended family visits spanned Brighton Davenport Mt. Pleasant and Muscatine, including Glasgow Kelsey Shively Crone Zeck Krigbaum and Canott households, with turkey dinners, cooperative feasts, and carol-like community spirit.
Marshal Tito declared Yugoslavia would stop exporting meat and grain to eastern Europe and shift copper zinc iron ore and timber to the west in exchange for industrial machinery. He accused eastern bloc allies of violating trade agreements and urged mobilization to boost production.
Members of the Farmerettes 4-H club and families gathered for the 18th annual Christmas duck dinner at 6:30 in the John Knotek home. New officers installed by Rosamond Sojka included Mary Knotek president Voilla Sojka vice president Luel la Sojka secretary treasurer Wanda Stout historian.
A wall mounted system in the poultry house reduces work for laying flock care. A protected outside opening allows bin filling and sliding doors at the bottom enable inner access for feeding. Classified ad promotion included.
The article notes that Saudi Arabia is one third the size of the United States and is the largest country by area in the Middle East, highlighting its expansive territory and regional prominence.
About one and a half million Americans are covered by medical insurance plans run by the companies where they work. These employer sponsored programs provide health coverage through private insurers and are part of employee benefit packages featured in corporate benefits discussions.
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