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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1952

Page

4

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Darbyshire and Mrs Maxwell

Mrs Darbyshire and Mrs Maxwell were honored at a birthday dinner hosted by Mrs Lillian Maxwell in Fairview on February 19 with many neighbors attending. The event included local plays, family gatherings, and multiple birthday celebrations across the week, with visits from relatives and friends in Mt Pleasant Burlington and Washington.

Darbyshire Maxwell Floyd Blankenhorn Fairview Dale Darbyshire Allan Arvid Anderson Lillian Maxwell Charles Hanna Mt. Pleasant Mrs

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief for Backache

Nagging backache and low energy are linked to slowed kidney function. Doctors stress kidney health and urge action for bothersome symptoms. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used for decades, claim to ease discomfort by flushing waste from kidney tubes and filters.

Doan

ACP Open To Farmers Throughout County

Washington County PMA chairman Howard Wittrice says every farmer will be contacted about the 1952 Agricultural Conservation Program. Farmers should review plans with county agents and decide which practices are urgent, then use PMA help to fit conservation work to 1952 goals and national production needs. The plan emphasizes pinpointing aid to practices that yield the greatest return on public funds.

Howard Wittric Washington County ACP Soil Conservation District PMA Wittrice

Tas Sington Evening Journal Publisher List

A transcriptioned newspaper masthead for the Tas Sington Evening Journal shows Shannon & Co as publishers with Dave K. Ktider as business manager and W. J. Shannon as advertising manager. The paper is published afternoons except Sunday, Christmas, and July 4. It is entered as second class matter under federal postal rules and indicates wire services and circulation details.

Washington Elder, Shannon & Co Shannon Dave Kktider Bruce Cowden Tattor Charlies Morris News Tdaitor W. J. Shannon Howard Mazen Unager Marc AL Post Office United Tress Iniandy Waly Iniandy Waly Tress Agsan Iowa Daily Tr Sasst Lown Press Ass Auqgit Bureau of Circulations Iowa

Willing Workers and community notes from Crawfordsville

The Willing Workers of Federated Presbyterian Church met Feb 12 with 25 members and one guest. Mrs. Haydn Thomas led devotions, two TIME articles read, and a Lincoln sketch shared. Social time followed a brief business meeting led by president Mrs. Robert Holmes.

Mre Jacok Howard Crawfordsville Bebo Federated Presbyterian Church Haydn Thomas Churee Abraham Lincoln Robert Holmes Purina Mills St. Louis Purina Irwin Graber Ora Marlatt Don Fosdick Myral Smith Robert Miller Cedar Rapids Melvin Buckner Mr. Miller St Louis Henry Cheney Spring Valley Minn Everette Lantz Mi Tleasant Art Orris Orris Ernest Ienke Lee Lease Enke Mr. Cheney Cheney Orrin Johnson A.D. Henss A. Hesseltine Max Mitchell Ernest Clark J. W. Rich Ollie Anwyt Charles Wells

Seamen Dead as Tankers Split Off Cape Cod Storm

Coast guard reported five to six sailors drowned as high seas ripped apart two 10,000 ton tankers Fort Mercer and Pendleton off Cape Cod. Thirty-eight rescued, captains and several crew missing with multiple deaths confirmed.

Chatham Mass Cape Cod Coast Guard Fort Mercer Yakutat Pendleton Rocky Massachusetts New England

Legion Head Urges Senate Support for UMT Plans

Don ald R. Wilson national commander of the American Legion told Iowa Legionnaires to back universal military training. He predicted UMT enactment would reach Congress and urged posts nationwide to send letters and telegrams to lawmakers. Wilson warned a force devoted to oppression seeks to destroy America in peacetime.

Donald R. Wilson Clarksburg W. Va American Legion Iowa Legion Wilson America

U.S. Supplied Argentina With Over a Million Tons of Coal

The United States provided Argentina with more than one million tons of coal in 1951, bolstering energy supplies amid postwar industrial needs. Argentina received shipments under bilateral trade and energy cooperation arrangements, reflecting sustained aid and commerce between the two nations.

U.S Argentina

Birthday List Highlights Local Celebrants and Milestones

Birthday greetings for Frank L. Wilson marking his three quarter century club membership. Anniversary wishes extend to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Weston on their ninth wedding anniversary. Other names include Mrs. Homer Godwin Reed Bova Sandra Lee Wade daughter of Woodrow Wade Sally Claire Bruty Sheryl Lorene Willis daughter of Keith Willis of Brighton Kenneth John Bleeha son of Kenneth and spouse Jack Moore and his brother Jimmy T M Gus Mast and Garney Curtis of Crawfordsville.

Frank L. Wilson Wilson Three Quarter Century Club Martin Weston Homer Godwin Reed Bova Sandra Lee Wade Woodrow Wade Sally Claire Bruty Sheryl Lorene Willis Keith Willis Brighton Kenneth John Bleeha Kenneth Bleeha Jack Moore Jimmy T. M Gus) Mast Garney Curtis Crawfordsville

Beardsley Urges Fast Iowa Highway Improvements

Des Moines governor William S Beardsley told the East Des Moines Lions Club that Iowa must speed up its highway program now lagging since World War II. He blamed wartime conditions and revenue shortfalls in the 40s for the delay and urged rapid action to catch up.

Des Moines Guv William S. Beardsley East Des Moines Lion's Club Lowas

Trotmans Honor Phillips Thursday

Mr and Mrs Carl Phillips celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary with dinner at the Jack Trotman home on Thursday February 14 in Young America. Nearby social visits and gatherings are listed, including family and friends from Davenport Des Moines Iowa City and Mt. Pleasant.

Our Place Robert Hendersons Arvid Andersons Ed Rees John Pritchard Mt. Pleasant B.C. Monson Cedar Rapids Don Russ W. J. Marie Jr Young America Carl Phillips Jack Trotman Phillips Leo Marie Ben George Lloyd Humston Lois Lloyd Milley Donnie Harold Ahrens Ruby Kindred Pegeesy Ann Brown Grandpa’ Phillips Lloyd Humeston Richard Hamseton Donnie Joe Miller Marie Sr George Martha Davenport Claude Michael Grandma Schmitt Iowa Lioyd Humestor Eldon Roth Des Moines WHO Raymond Humston

Discovery of a Truce Sportsman's Yacht by Tad Kesting

The author describes an old 44-foot yawl named Prima Donna found in a Long Island boatyard. He praises the vessel as a versatile craft for duck shooting, fishing, or sailing if no ducks appear. Though not Bermuda Race material, the boat is sound below the waterline and holds sentimental value.

Robert Uhl Long Island Sheas

Power plants brief notes authorized capacity figures

The High Capacity Central Valley Project reports an authorized capacity of 621000 kilowatts with 454000 kilowatts currently available. This indicates most of the capacity is in use or reserved, reflecting the project’s current generation readiness and constraints.

Wedding Bells service led by Rev. Robert Burns

On January 2 each year the Atlanta, Georgia pastor Rev. Robert Burns conducts a "Wedding Bells" service honoring couples who have married. The event highlights local weddings held in the city and the minister's role in officiating.

Robert Burns Atlanta, Ga Ed Ne

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