Bloomington visitor Lynn Dawson stays with Norris home
Lynn Dawson of Bloomington visited at the Lee Norris residence from Tuesday through Thursday morning. He and Tracy Norris then returned to college work at Mr. Vernon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weber were dinner guests New Year’s Day at the George Prosser home in Haskins.
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Lynn Dawson
Bloomingtonll
Lee Norris
Tracy Norris
Vernon
Charles Weber
George Prosser
Haskins
Grain markets buoyed by government action amid Korea tensions
The week sees government action signaling potential future grain shortages and possible restrictions, fueling inflation fears. Domestic corn price rose 2 cents per bushel while overall feed markets stay firm with linseed meat up $3.00 and protein feeds remaining attractive buys.
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Korea
Fertilizer meeting moved to Friday noon at Methodist church
Due to the Ains worth Wyman basketball game the club shifts its fertilizer discussion from Friday evening to Friday noon with lunch served after. Please confirm attendance to gauge how many beans to put in the pot.
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Ainsworth-Wyman
Methodist Church
Editorial on humility and policy in Korea era debates
A column reflects on humility over boastfulness and questions U S Korea War aims. It contrasts Hoover Taft views with Truman Acheson policy, criticizing UN effectiveness and suggesting America first, stronger defenses before global engagement. It notes shortages of clear aims, and calls for prioritizing national interests amid international turmoil.
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United Nations
Herbert Hoover
Senator Taft
Hoover
Taft
U. N
Korea
Russia
United Nations Organization
Lake Success
Americas
Europe
Truman-Acheson
America
Owl’s Vision Compared With Human Sight Across Day and Night
The article explains that owls see poorly in daylight and little better in the dark than humans. It contrasts nocturnal night vision with daytime vision and notes humans benefit from combining daytime and nighttime eye traits through intelligence and care.
Rotary Club Sees 1951 Predictions Amid Forecast Reel
Washington Rotary members recorded predictions for the year 1951 and replayed last year’s forecasts to compare accuracy. Paul Thayer led new predictions, with Arte mas Brown having prepared last year’s segment. The club plans a YWCA Christmas party for local children and a joint meeting with Wellman and Kalona Rotary clubs next month. A vocal quartet committee was created to perform at that joint event.
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Paul Thayer
Artemas Brown
YWCA
YMCA
Claud Willits
Wellman
Kaiona
Hert Osincup
George Stewart
Rotary Club
Kalona
Corrosion Testing Station Probes Marine Attacks Near Wilmington
For fifteen years International Nickel's station near Wilmington NC on the Atlantic has used the sea to test corrosion. Tests have shown better material choices to withstand sea water sea air and marine growth.
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International Nickel
Wilmington
North Carolina
Atlantic Ocean
Demons Fall to Ottumwa Bulldogs in Close 43–37 Defeat
Washington battles Ottumwa to a 43 to 37 loss as the Bulldogs pull away late. Gary Gorham plays through a jaw injury while Vic Manussier exits with an ankle problem and Phil Leyden provides a spark off the bench.
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Gene Turner
Washington
Demons
Ottumwa
Bulldogs
Davenport
Vic Manussier
Phil Leyden
Leyden
Global language ranks and speaker counts
English leads with an estimated 260 million speakers, followed by Hindu stani at 160 million and Russian at 145 million. Spanish accounts for 115 million speakers, and Chinese dialects total about 400 million, many unfamiliar beyond their regions.
Louisa County Tourney Pairings Announced
In Columbus Junction Morning Sun and Wapello the Louisa County boys and girls basketball tournament pairings were announced. Girls first round January 23 include Grandview vs bye Cotter vs Wapello Letts vs bye Oakville vs Morning Sun with semifinals January 25 and finals January 27 at Wapello. Boys first round at Columbus Junction Oakville vs Letts Wapello vs Wyman January 22 or Grandview vs Columbus Junction and Morning Sun vs Cotter January 25 with semifinals and finals at Wapello January 26 and 27.
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Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Morning Sun
Wapello
Grandview
Cotter
Letts
Oakville
Wyman
Add Girls Games To Henry County Tourney
A four team girls bracket is added to the Henry County basketball tournament at the Lone Wesleyan gym on Jan 22 24 25 and 27. Mt Union meets Hillsboro at 7 pm and Olds plays Salem at 830 pm Monday. The winners meet in the 7 pm Saturday final. Supt John L Hunt of Wayland is tournament manager.
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Henry County
Lone Wesleyan
Mt. Union
Hillsboro
Olds
Salem
Winfield
New London
John L. Hunt
Lears Host Dinner Guests and Local News
Last Highland area reports Sunday dinner guests of Theresa and Bill Lear including Albert Kron Joe Lear and family. Lucille Cole returns to Jacksonville Ill schoolwork after a Ler family visit. Additional notes mention illness and New Year gatherings with local families and residents.
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Albert Kron
Joe Lear
Theresa
Bill Lear
Lucille Cole
Jacksonville
Ill
Fred Lear
Henry Prymek
Bill
Theresa Lear
Patsy Cole
Victor Burick
Donald Cerny
Steven
Our Place
Bryce Wolford
Lorna
James Dvorak
Gayle Mincer
Lois
Frankie
Rose Longquist
Mayme Pearson
Charley Cerny
Lone
Shamrock Ainsworth Wayland Win YMCA Games
Shamrock Inn Ainsworth and Wayland won their YMCA league games last night. Shamrock Inn beat the Independents 75 to 65 as Dawson 18 and Wood 14 led the winners while Caldwell 24 Courtney 21 paced the losers. Ainsworth rallied to 87 73 over Kalona Merchants with Norris totaling 47 points and McFarland 21. Wayland beat YMCA 72 68 led by Kigsti 18 Roth 17 Krantz 25 for Kalona.
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Shamrock Inn
Ainsworth
Wayland
YMCA
Independents
Kalona Merchants
Dawson
Wood
Caldwell
Courtney
Ains Worth
Norris
McFarland
Rick
Kalona
Kigsti and
Roth
Krantz
Local Worker Spends Holidays in Fred Lear Home
Buddy Cole assisted with work at Artis Heck's then spent Saturday evening with the Fred Lear household over the weekend including New Year’s Day in their home.
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Buddy Cole
Artis Heck
Fred Lear
Notice of Will Probate in Washington Iowa District Court
Probate hearing set for the estate of H. H. Kennedy dated September 8 1950. Washington County Iowa District Court fixes January 15 1951 at 9:00 A.M. for proof to determine validity and execution of the last will and testament. Clerk R R Noonan issues notice.
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Washington County
HH. Kennedy
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Said County
RR Noonan
Washington, Town
Iowa towns vote bonds for new gymnasiums and school additions
Corydon approved 108000 for a new high school gym, Ankeny OKd 125000 for an elementary gym and auditorium, both to supplement larger prior sums. Washington continues to seek additional funds after 190000 already approved proved insufficient for a gym and related facilities.
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Washington
Iowa
Corydon
Ankeny
Capstan Donkey Engine Acquired by Coquille Society
One of the few remaining capstan type donkey engine specimens used in early day Pacific coast steam logging has been acquired by the Coquille Oregon historical society.
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Pacific Coast
Coquille, Oregon
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