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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1952
Page
5
The Cnossen Family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for acts of love and sympathy during their recent bereavement and appreciates the beautiful floral tributes for Mrs John Waggoner and family.
Grain prices for corn oats and soybeans shown in Chicago trading figures. Mar May July Sept Dec contracts display varied highs lows and settles with percent changes and notable misprints indicating market activity.
General Douglas MacArthur has been ordered by Secretary of the Army Frank Pace Jr. to reduce his personal staff from eight to three men. The Feb 12 order was disclosed by Col. Laurence E. Bunker, MacArthur’s aide, who said the staff now consists of three officers and two enlisted men. Officials in Washington noted similar reductions affecting five star generals not on specific duty.
Bakersfield lawmen investigate the death of a six year old girl, Frances Francisco, who died after a long vigil of prayers by Church of God members. Authorities say medical treatment was delayed five hours after the burns from a gas heater. parents cite religious beliefs forbidding medical care except in extreme emergencies.
A Riverside column by Mrs. Marge Luckey muses on classified ads and domestic scenes. It recalls a curious query about “Wedge Wood-green jasper,” reflects on old kitchen gear and a 1895 housewarming list, and ends with a story about Pella Iowa and its tulips shaping heaven on earth.
Livestock prices fell across the week with hogs and barrows showing 25 to 50 cent drops and the lowest average for barrows and gilts since April 1950. Slaughter lambs remained barely steady while steer and heifer values softened, cows and bulls moving steadier. Emma C. Anderson Missionary Circle met at the Methodist church with 27 in attendance and program notes on Protestant cooperation and Guatemala slides.
Multiple closing out sales near Washington, Trenton, Mt. Pleasant and Riverside with start times around 10 11 a m. and sellers Horak McConnell Klopfenstein and Knotek Bros plus Kay ward Farm Livestock sales held weekly at Midway Columbus Junction Ollie Kalona Whittaker and Kalona sales barns in Iowa.
A farm welder becomes essential for rapid on site repairs and equipment fabrication. An example shows a corn belt farmer building an inclined plane portable elevator powered by a 44 horsepower motor and a portable reel carrying 190 feet of 230 volt cable. Labor costs drop with higher yields, making welding outfits pay for themselves during harvest.
The Soil Conservation Service annual 1951 report highlights rapid gains in soil and water conservation over two decades and ties progress to mobilization needs. It notes 883,348 plans covering 246.74 million acres and 2,400 districts, with total year spending around 64 million dollars for operations, flood control, and research.
Arizona Queen Creek Farm Bureau donated 36 mechanical cotton pickers valued at over $500000 to the Arizona Boys Ranch. The machines and fuel enabled a one day harvest of about 200 bales, representing a $9000 contribution to the ranch.
Soil tests guide farmers on needed plant foods and management to restore run down fields. In Missouri eight county clinics diagnose soil ailments and prescribe treatments. Laboratories operate under the extension service of the College of Agriculture and county agents.
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