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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1948
Page
4
The column muses on enduring spiritual gifts, seasonal hints of spring, and Truman price controls amid 1948 elections. Local notes urge agricultural venue expansion in Washington County, a committee study for bigger shows, and safer rail crossings prompted by a Highland Township reader.
The piece argues lynching is beyond murder or rioting and erodes American justice. It calls for federal law and precedent to protect the accused and punish officials or mob members who commit such tyranny.
Washington County history recalls the first cars around 1901 and the 1904 05 era when about 25 machines were in town. By February 14 1948 licensed vehicles reached 5218 autos and 1197 trucks with most license revenue funding road work and bond repayments due in 1950.
The narrator recalls an early century Washington car scene led by an older resident with a youthful spark. A standout was a bright red Word car owned by Dr. Will Terry, a local dentist, which raced at 20 to 30 miles per hour and left a lasting impression unlike the later small Ford models.
Burrell recalls a 1909 county history noting Jacob Dodder, forebear of Charley, as a clever mechanic who invented an automobile over 50 years ago. The vehicle used steel springs as motive power and was made in a shop between Cook & Sherman’s drug store and an alley. The first such machine is mentioned in the passage.
Texas station developed root rot resistant sorghum strains boosting farmer income by about 30 million dollars annually. Tyler rose growers increased crop value by over 50 thousand dollars in 1945 using sulfur copper dust to curb black spot. Ten million rose plants were dusted per station procedures.
Community groups list weekly events from Monday to Thursday with times and venues. Notable entries include Friendly Bible Class at Baptist Church, D U V and Legion Hall meetings, Fortnightly dramas, Y M C A activities, and various club gatherings at churches and halls across town.
A recent patent describes dehydrating vegetables and fruits by first exposing them to highly thirsty compounds like certain sugars to remove water, then finishing the process by evaporation. This method aims to replace traditional heating steps with a chemical pre-treatment to reduce moisture.
Barbara Lou Stumpf daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Stumpf and Sherwood D Strickler son of Mr and Mrs L E Strickler were married February 10 at Holy Trinity church Richmond officiated by Rev Father Boeckmann. The ceremony featured nuptial music by Zita and Celeste Fuhrmann. The couple plan to move to New York City for the bridegroom's photography program after a Chicago stop. The Kalona High School graduates include both. A reception for 75 followed the mass in the Parish hall.
Local residents and visitors are listed across numerous Iowa towns including Forrest City, Wayland, Winfield, and Keota. Guests include families of Tweeten, Stewart, Jones, Melville, Beeks, and Edwards. Events feature dinners, travels to Hot Springs and Phoenix, and a pinochle gathering with eighteen attendees.
Corrine June Owens and Lee Bykerk unite in marriage in Lincoln Nebraska on February 5. Corrine a telephone operator and Lee a refrigeration repairman plan to reside in Lincoln with the Owens family nearby.
The Evening Journal lists subscription rates and advertising options for Washington Iowa. It notes carrier and mail prices, with various term lengths and advance payment terms.
The Crooked Creek Cyclones 4-H Club held its February meeting at Robert Robertson's home. Eight members answered roll call naming a county livestock breeder. The group voted to donate three dollars for a European garden seed pack. Dean Sheaffer spoke on preventing pig losses from chilling and demonstrated a model pig broder. Willard Roth reported on 4-H officers training and the 4-H emblem program. Mrs Robertson provided refreshments.
The article explains adhesion as the force that makes dust cling to a car and also keeps tires attached and paint on the body. It defines adhesion per World Book encyclopedia as the force that causes two substances to stick when in close contact.
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