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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1949
Page
6
Federal court in Washington heard Adelbert Houben, former German radio manager, testify that Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally received the second highest pay among German radio personnel. He said she averaged 2000 to 3000 marks monthly, roughly 800 to 1200 dollars.
At the West Chester Pythian Sisters meeting held at the K P hall 20 members attended. A pot luck supper for members and husbands was set for Monday at 6 30. Committees for the dinner were named and report noted $84 95 in altruistic work and $10 70 from card sales.
West Chester seniors report busy preparations for the annual events and a forthcoming tournament set for the 26 27 28. They talk about senior pictures proofs and a lighthearted nickname contest while the Sophomores update notes on classes and a basketball tournament in Washington county.
The article sketches classroom life at West Chester Junior High including home economics meat smells and projects, declamation in English I, astronomy topics, algebra challenges, and manual training. Eighth graders report semester tests, new book reports, exhibit charts for Iowa history, and plans for an April class play. Fourth and fifth grades note citizenship awards, birthday parties, sports, and a snowman art display. Primary grades celebrate birthdays, a new reader, attendance shifts, and 32 students enrolled split between primary and first grade.
A playful regional note claims Wisconsin has more cows than people, highlighting the dairy state’s farm industry and rural landscape. The factoid underscores Wisconsin’s famous cattle farming prominence and agricultural identity.
A mixed chorus has been organized at Columbus High School from the girls and boys choruses with members listed. The girls sextette includes Marlene Buster Grace Hart Jean Billings Hope Bausch Tula Smith and Pauline Smith. The report also notes church and community activities and local moves of residents.
A report outlines that conservation farming can yield financial returns within one to four years. It highlights cost savings and improved soil health as key drivers of the payoff for farmers adopting sustainable practices.
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