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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1949
Page
7
The cornerstone of the Washington monument was laid on July 4 1848. The obelisk sits on a base stone at least 20 feet underground from original foundations. The foundation stone came from a Baltimore quarry. The shaft reaches 555 feet in height.
Walter Heinke of Sweetland buys 151 acre farm east of Columbus Junction from Mrs. Amos Cone of Montreal Canada. Lewis Heinke to move March 1. Gerd Bromley occupied the farm the last 16 years. Sims and Martin dissolve partnership. office and showroom changes.
Veteran hunter Lea Yeager stresses slow quiet stalking and food-tree knowledge. He notes oak varieties affect nut quality, plus seasonal foods like haws dogwood and Osage apples. Weather drives squirrel activity and ear skills help detect bites and movement for game.
An unnamed woman was found unconscious at a farm east of Columbus Junction on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs EK E Shellabarger. She did not improve and was transported by ambulance to Bellevue Hospital Muscatine on Thursday morning.
In Franklin on January 17 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sheets joyfully learned they are grandparents. The item notes a birth in Keota, a girl and a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dill. Mrs. Dill formerly taught at Grant school. Several local social visits and church activities are listed along with a health note about a fever epidemic.
YMCA Young Adult group plans a bob-sled party leaving the Y building Friday at eight. Three sleds are arranged. organizers Jim Easter Donna Hughes Dale Caldwell and Bob Brewer report. Sleds provided by Gene Martin Bob Brewer and Lawrence Libe. After the ride the group returns to the YMCA for refreshments.
Chicago markets report hogs 25 to 50 cents lower with slow trade and top at 21.50 for 180 to 220 pound hogs. Cattle and calves mostly steady to 50 cents lower. top beef steer price 30.00 for 1075 pounds. Sheep and lambs steady with good to choice lambs around 24.00 to 24.75 and ewes mostly 11.00 and down.
Two fires near Davenport cause an estimated 22000 in damage. A Maple Lane trailer camp grocery store and nearby home were burned, cutting water and power to hundreds. A second blaze destroyed the Blue Grass community hall and touched the Presbyterian church before volunteers halted further damage. cause remains undetermined.
In the 1800s a folding bed called a press bedstead or cupboard bedstead could be stored upright in an alcove or wall cupboard. When needed it was tilted down into the room, saving space and providing a sleeping surface.
A community gathering at Stringtown school honored Mr. and Mrs. Harry Suter and Mike as they move to Havre area while welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Liechty who recently moved to the Effie Liechty farm. The evening included contests won by Herb Swan and a petal of local social details.
At the hospital admitted yesterday Helen Givens 944 S Iowa surgical. Today Mrs Clint Rhea Crawfordsville surgical. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Leona Harris Brighton Mrs Louis McFadden and daughter. Births yesterday Mr and Mrs Mart Polton Brighton a daughter at 5 08 p m. Today Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jaeger Keota a daughter at 2 55 a m.
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