Editorial thoughts on debt taxes and politics in 1949
A column ponders public debt and tax withholding changes in 1948, notes potential refunds, critiques Soviet myths, and questions government spending. It contrasts wage earners and presidential salaries with a wary view of economic bubbles and democratic governance. References include Gifford Morrison and John Mattes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Morrison
John Mattes
Edward C. Bieber
Congress
Lown Farm
Washington county farmers expand soil program 1948 data
The ACP replaces AAA with a soil conservation focus in Washington county. In 1948 the program paid $438110 to farmers on 1316 farms, with 2330 farms eligible. Contour plowing covered 7169 acres on 70 farms, lime applied to 98 percent of farms totaling 147000? dollars, fertilizer use rising to 25037 hundredweights, and tile drainage expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Witting
Washington County
Congress
Federal Fund
Frosted Verse and Witty Birth Note Stir Readers
A playful scene notes snowflakes and a half hour of scooping, praising intricate frost patterns as delicate hexagons and silver arabesques. A witty birth announcement proclaims We have skirted the issue, while a moral prompt asks readers to question their clear conscience about a situation.
Bizarre tales and tax notes mix in a curious read
A jumble of odd anecdotes from Austria and Washington alongside a tax comment and 1949 soil program highlights. The items range from strange animal births to a mistaken sighting, a miserly stereotype, a skater’s stubborn resolve, and a tax jab, then segue into soil conservation efforts including legume seeding and terrace construction on farms.
Moth Destruction Cites Wool Loss From Female Moth
A single female moth and her offspring can ruin in a year as much wool as a dozen sheep would produce. The warning emphasizes severe textile damage from these pests.
Closet space solution uses towel rods under shelf
If a small closet lacks space for a hanging clothes rod, install towel rods beneath the shelf to provide hanging space using existing vertical area. This compact change offers an efficient way to organize garments without expanding the closet footprint.
This and That from the VW desk
Community update from the YW desk recaps activities last Friday with 17 in the pool 12 at ping pong 14 on the gym floor. Notes loom about an Activity committee meeting and plans for sewing classes room use five afternoons weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W
Helen Bell
Robert Day
Hoopers
Biddy Johnson
Janie Tanner
Jo Krabill
Doris Ford
Attend Zone Rally at Nazarene Church in Burlington
Three carloads from the Church of the Nazarene along with NYPS and WFM S members attended the zone rally at the Nazarene church in Burlington. Rev Howard, Cape Verde missionary for 13 years, spoke on conditions and famine. Rev Gene Phillips and Mrs Harvey Miller were present. Miller urged Easter offering support for Howard’s relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Nazarene
N.Y.P.S
W.F.M.S
Burlington
the Nazarene
Howard
Cape Verde Islands
Gene Phillips
Des Moines
Harvey Miller
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Night Wind at Fox Theatre Features Star Pooch
Virginia Christine leads in the Sol M. Wurtzel mystery Night Wind at Fox Theatre opening Sunday. Co stars include Charles Hussell and Gary Gray alongside Flame the dog, whose camera skills draw attention. The dog reportedly proves he knows all the angles in the new drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pooch
Virginia Christine
Sol M. Wurtzel
Twentieth Century-Fox
Fox Theatre
Charles Hussell
Gary Gray
Virginia’s Scene Stealer Dog Rival Impresses Cast
In a film set, a dog nicknamed Big Dan, described as a de-trained ex paratrooper as a family pet, challenges Virginia for attention in every scene. Virginia credits the dog for driving her to perform at her best under director James Tinling's oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Dan
Virginia
James Tinling
Birthday greetings for local residents listed in notice
The community sends wishes to How ard Hoyle Glen Davis Na omi Sheetz Kenneth Wiel Mrs Harley Mayhew and Mrs Earl Chance. January 22 marks Karen Crawford turning seven Sandra Lee Batterson turning nine and Dick Fields. Mr and Mrs Jesse Busby remain mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hoyle
Glen Davis
Naomi Sheetz
Kenneth Wiel
Harley Mayhew
Earl Chance
Karen Crawford
Sandra Lee Batterson
Dick Fields
Davenport Couples Observe 36th Wedding Anniversary
The city observes wedding anniversaries with Mr. and Mrs. Davenport marking 36 years. Also noted are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mincer and Mr. and Mrs. E R Davis as celebrating on this day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Frank Mincer
E. R. Davis
Birthdays Noted by Local residents on Sunday
Sunday birthday notices list people including Bob Livingston student at Iowa State College Paul Harvey Mrs Pearl Parcell Mrs Walter Edwards Mrs Dill Boileau Duane Griggs Paul George Jacqueline Lemmon Theodore Drish of Brighton Walter Lance C C Randall Clarence G Randall Garda Ann McKune and Betty Graf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Livingston
Iowa State College
Paul Harvey
Pearl Parcell
Walter Edwards
Dill Boileau
Duane Griggs
Paul George
Jacqueline Lemmon
Theodore Drish
Brighton
Walter Lance
C. C. Randall
Clarence G. Randall
Garda Ann McKune
Betty Graf
Hospital Admissions and Births Reported
Admitted yesterday Mrs Walter Koebel Wayland medical and Mrs Carl K Jarrard 847 S Iowa medical. Dismissed today Mrs Mart Polton and daughter Brighton. Births Thursday Mr and Mrs Ralph Erlenbush RJ had a son at 4 05 pm. Yesterday Mr and Mrs John McDowell West Chester a daughter at 3 57 pm. Today Mr and Mrs Elwood Kleese Al parents of twins a girl born 11 10 am a boy 11 20 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Koebel
Wayland
Carl K. Jarrard
S. Iowa
Mart Polton
Brighton
Ralph Erlenbush
John McDowell
West Chester
Elwood Kleese
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Internal Revenue Department
Grandpa
Russia
Politburo
Revenue Department
John Doe
Federal Revenue Office
Enid
Okla
Bruce Cowden
Howard Witting
Carl Oldfield
Warren Morgan
Schmidt & Blatter
The
House of
Highway 92
Hartsell Pig Stand
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Humphrey Mobile
All In
Merton
Ieadem
Austria
Washington
Bill Jones
Sonny
America
Dorothy Putman
Janie Mullin
Y. W. Desk
Nazarene Church
Grouchy
Brown Finance Company
Phone 102
Court House
Central States
Chicago
Shirley Modhel
Nan DeMille
Nancy Coleman
Edward Keeney
Lac la Belle
Oconomowoe
Wis
Calumet District
Fred Juzeler
Three Quarter Century Club
Mr. and
Mrs
Jesse Busby
Washington, Iowa
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