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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1949
Page
2
Editorials argue for federal cutbacks and efficiency while sparing perks for individuals. They praise the Hoover Commission’s bipartisan aim to streamline government but warn of resistance from those guarding vested benefits, urging careful consideration of its report.
Old Man Winter stages a windy Thursday night show of swirling snowflakes, while a string of jokes and anecdotes reflects on time saving, weddings, penny-pinching, and everyday mishaps. A hilltop math riddle closes the page.
Local notices announce a new Chicago law firm Keeley Rittenberg Schulz with senior partner William M Keeley formerly based in Washington and offices at 11 South La Salle Street. Also news of Howard Patton leaving Washington to enlist in the U S Army for three years and other local social notes from Davenport and surrounding areas.
At The Hospital Ramittea Saturday. Charles R Wilso 110 B Monroe, medical Yesterday. FiDora Peiffer, 216 Be Mis, marge. Conraie Mlle Bes warsieal: Delbert Lowe, Brighton, surg, Dismaived sunday. Mrs El Helmuth and Katona, Mrs Alvin Bombel, 4 today. Mrs Russell Davisot.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Goodwin Wayland welcomed a daughter at 1 10 pm Saturday and Mr and Mrs Deane Stannard Richland welcomed a son at 12 10 pm yesterday in Brighton birth notices.
Pilotburg residents report mumps cases including Mr and Mrs Wayne Stransky and Mrs Olin Bishop. Mrs Esther Hamilton recovers from shingles while tenant families move in and out, with the Lloyd Lemley family relocating to the John Blum farm and Mrs Blum visiting California. The Mrs Mary Jon mentioned as owned by Clifford Fr house 1 appears incomplete in the note.
A digest of townsfolk news includes Mrs Earl Oldfield’s Florida trip with her husband and praise for their flowers, Blanche Brown Yoder and family visiting California with plans to return in spring, Irvin Hombie’s report from Los Angeles, and parents Gretts from near Harper visiting after a LA trip. A column questions the high cost of living, noting wages and purchases, urging prudent food choices and cleaner preparations in daily meals.
Illness reduces pupil attendance at local school as families cope with illness weeks. The evening was spent with McKay and the Peif family alongside Mr. and Mrs. Doyle, intertwined with the Hessel household.
New Haven pupils enjoy a hot noonday dish daily provided by a mother volunteer. PTA meetings helped plan menus. The event highlights school lunch program participation and community support in New Haven.
Reports say the cabinet plans a token meeting in Canton as a step toward peace, then will return to press for negotiations. The article notes ongoing discussions and aims to avoid prejudicing talks, with sources signaling continued government efforts.
The Amsbury family move from West Liberty to Riverside replacing the Proctor household. A.W. Amsbury becomes foreman for Rock Island road while Stanley enrolls in Riverside High School. The piece notes family travel from Nauvoo to Washington Mo and Wichita Falls Texas to visit relatives and includes a range of local events such as schooling, farming plans, and a Diocesan basketball tournament in Riverside.
Notices for the Kalendar column list Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters at KP hall, James PTA at the school, YWCA mixers and crafts, missionary and church activities, booster clubs, DAR, music and luncheon gatherings, and various club meetings scheduled across Monday to Wednesday with times and co-host details. The entries indicate note time changes and solicit attendees and contributions.
The May birthday roll includes Thomas C. Deal and Mary Swift with several others such as Rich ard Chorpening Karen Kep hart Harold Lee Smith and Mrs Richard Young Also noted are Mrs Karl Chorpening Clifford F Blecha Betty Hutstutter Max Cuddy and Lewis Rath plus Mrs Ira Morrison of Iowa City Maynard Mincer Margaret Mason Richards Bernard Dale Bean and Mrs Lawrence Howell are listed Others mark wedding anniversaries for Mr and Mrs Otto Frey Mr and Mrs Alfred Johnson and Mr and Mrs Marvin Rinner.
Ruth Miller was honored on her first birthday Thursday evening with a seven o clock dinner served by her mother Mrs Goli Miller for fifteen guests. The party included one long table for the group and games were played by candle light as a storm disrupted electric lights.
A 17 year old boy James R Salzer son of Mr and Mrs John Salzer shot himself in the head at his home during the weekend coroners in Keokuk Dr James Kingsbury said the death was by his own action He left notes to his parents and his girlfriend citing poor health Salzer had recently been discharged from the army due to health reasons.
The guide explains that dry cooking such as drying vegetables and roasting meats minimizes or prevents vitamin loss from water. It advises using drippings and juices from broiled or roasted foods in the dish to retain soluble vitamins and minerals.
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