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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1952
Page
5
The piece rails at materialism and tax politics while warning of government overreach. It cites Beardsley tax cases, critiques at home shopping, and argues against expanding federal power through public relief programs. The tone matches a mid-century editorial stance stressing fiscal prudence and local loyalty.
County extension notes wide variations in germination of oats tested by the Iowa State College Seed Testing Laboratory. Some samples show germination as low as percent, with about 75 percent at 90 percent or higher. High moisture and green weed seed in bin may have caused reduced germination. quick heat during binning could also lower viability.
Robb recommends seed oats be tested by the Iowa State College laboratory without delay. The lab is at full capacity and can return results about three weeks after receiving samples, but no guarantee is given for timely results if samples arrive late in February or early March.
Bruce Cowden recounts excerpts from the Yale Divinity News memorial address for Dr. Charles Reynolds Brown, longtime Yale Divinity School dean. It notes Brown grew up on a Cedar Township farm near Washington, praises his open mind and plain speech, and recalls Ed Squire’s death and public service in Washington County.
Charles and Milton Maas attend the Grout sale north of Kalona as Mark Koening and Lester Welsher visit Kalona for business. The community fair drew many locals and some distant attendees with regular buyers like Fred Kauffman and his son from Muscatine purchasing hogs.
An archival Iowa newspaper fragment lists staff like Shannon, Dave MK Milder, Bruce Cownen, Charlies Morris, W O Shannon, and Howard Mazen. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays and holidays, with post office affairs and association memberships referenced. Subscriptions in Iowa are shown.
The Bowery Boys film series reaches its 24th entry with Crazy Over Horses now released by Monogram. Stars Leo Gorcey Hunts Hall and their trio continue the onscreen adventures as Ox Theatre screens the comedy.
The plot follows Louie proprietor of Bowers Sweet Shop and partners tangled with a crooked gambling ring. Jockey Hunts Hall wins the big race as chaos erupts, with Gloria Saunders starring in the production.
The Three Stooges Moe Shemp and Larry return in the George Orion Western Gold Raiders showing at the Mos Theatre via United Artists. The Stooges promise fast paced action and comic mayhem as they team with star George Orion in a wild western caper. Bravery and bravado mix with their signature antics in a film brimming with suspense and laughs.
Providing adequate minerals for livestock in frozen ground and sparse forage conditions is essential. Recommended mixes include ground limestone, steamed bone meal, iodized salt, and trace mineral premixes, with separate formulations for sheep and fattening cattle.
Dr George B Benson president of Harding College proposes red tagging voters with If I have voted have you to shame nonvoters into turnout. The plan targets both local and national elections, backed by 2000 volunteers across 48 states. He cites close margins in 1948 Ohio and historic single-vote outcomes to stress importance of each ballot.
Happy birthday to Hower Stalder son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Stalder who is turning 12 today Judith Ann Messner and Victor Taylor are listed as also turning two with family wishes HW Carria and Mrs Raymond Chaltupa receive birthday acknowledgments from the community
A historical note recalls how Grover Cleveland won by narrow margins and a single Indiana voter's last minute choice changed a state legislature race. The winner's single vote sent Edward A. Hanegan to the UT. S&S Senate Hannegan presided as deciding vote when Texas statehood came up, breaking a tie in favor of admission.
The District Court in Washington County Iowa will hear proof of the will of Sitler deceased dated May 1842. The hearing is set for February 4 at 9:00 AM at the Washington Court House. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the last will and testament. Clerk Ro Noonan signs.
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