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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
8
An editorial portrays President Truman as a neighbor asking for a $500 loan while mnust spend beyond income. It compares his budget to a bank loan, implying the nation would be signing a vast debt if Congress approves. The piece questions fiscal restraint and calls Truman a profligate spender.
Lewis Weber works carpenter duties at the state university while Charlotte tends Mercy hospital. They travel daily to care for livestock as Sandra and Johnnie stay with grandparents. Other neighbors host gatherings and move farms, with Shuman buying the Steele farm and sympathy extended for I C Steele’s death.
Valley residents report visitors and calls across Washington Rubio and Keota with multiple family members on sick lists and hospital updates. Omer Klett Roger Bond and George Klett travel to Iowa City while Jennie Felty hospitalizes in Council Bluffs. gatherings include Bond Feltz and Ingle families across weekends.
Movements list several families relocating around Columbus Junction. Harold Dunsmore and family from Cairo, Don Wood and family to a farm south of Ainsworth, Dale Beenblossom to Wood's vacated farm, Martin family from Conesville to Nellie Smith farm east of town, Walter Danfeldt moving to near Cairo. Richard Edmondson and wife of Des Moines welcomed a son Richard Drew born Feb 5. Edmondsons previously near Cotter. Calendar notes Presbyterian meeting Feb 16 hosted by Mrs. A. Stephens and Mrs. Frances Lowe. Masonic lodge to confer Master Mason degree at 4 p.m with dinner by Eastern Star at 6 p.m. Christine Thor of Minneapolis spoke on Latin American mission work.
Friday and Saturday events at Independent Bible Church in Cairo invite families moving in and out. Local groups report bake sale at Don Colton Electric Feb 11 and Indian Creek club gathering with Mrs. Wilbur Long. Officers to be elected at March meeting. Egg production myths debunked as Newcastle disease hits laying flocks with limited total output impact.
Stringtown residents held a Monday potluck at the rural school house with Clarence Joff presenting moving pictures and local musicians performing. Visitors include the Goffs, Rinners, and Widmers, with committee members named. Several local families and hospital news are noted along with a farm animal health tip on ringworm prevention in cattle.
Farm records help farmers manage costs and revenue, guiding improvements in the farm business to boost profits and efficiency. The text emphasizes using accounting to map performance, control expenses, and plan investments for higher yields.
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