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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1945
Page
5
County Extension Director A Ossian and County Home Economist Ruth I Foster issue publicity guidance and suggestions for Farm Bureau outreach. The memo outlines messaging, community engagement, and planned informational campaigns to boost local agricultural programs.
The Washington county 4-H program shows strong growth with eight boys clubs and plans for three more as enrollment nears 99 between eight projects. The baby beef project leads with 28 members while purebred lamb and market projects follow. three members undecided. A January 1 deadline for baby beef enrollment approaches as June start possible for other projects. Cedar Chips leader Gayle Cupp and Wade Gardner attended the Towns 4-H training at Wayland State College December 20-21 to train leaders in tractor care and safety with demonstrations on fuel economy and maintenance. A January meeting with Mr. Cupp will spread the new methods to county leaders.
Hustlers Club MPRTS and Washington 4-H members gathered at Harold Amons home on December 18 with nine members present plus leaders Geoske Dare and Wade Gardner. A tentative eight meeting program was approved, a Mo Valley short course for January 9 discussed, and a delegate chosen. Dutch Creek Fliers met November 30 with seven members. Colleen Strum elected VP, Alberta Smith reporter. Cedar Chips 4-H met December 13 with 11 members, games and refreshments after a business meeting. An extension note by Harold Gunderson reported Chinese beetle infestation peaking in southwest Iowa, with Washington County lightly affected, weather conditions could trigger trouble.
A compilation of home care ideas for footwear and food recipes appears alongside a public budget note urging reform of school funding. The text mentions shoe cleaning with warm suds and Clorox, wax for old shoes, and community singing. It revisits 4H calf feeding, salad ideas, and healthful meals. A state funding recommendation proposes shifting costs to state funds to reduce property taxes and support education.
Kompelers in Jasper County discuss schools and 4 H Home and or Months topics with Miss Forbes and city officials. Rot Ottley Hartem and Rei Otley are highlighted as voices from Harlem touching on race, democracy, labor and the era’s universal struggles.
An old woolen blanket can be transformed into a practical comforter by encasing it in a cotton cover and securing it with colorfast yarn. The covering should be washed with mild soap and warm water to maintain the fabric.
Historical records note the era after the Armistice saw the sharpest relative price rise of World War I. The inflation climaxed amid a severe low mood across the period, reflecting economic hardship and public distress.
The text recalls the 1891 Forest Reserve Act and President Harrison proclaiming the first U S forest reserve, mentioning Idaho Virginia and Texas. It also notes absence of laws obligating an unmarried mother to obtain child support from the father.
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