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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1948
Page
4
The column urges sane celebration of the 4th of July with reflection on its meaning and cautions about highway safety and firecracker memories. It critiques Tito and Khrushchev era tactics, warns of Soviet control, and offers eight Iowa DPS driving rules and tick bite precautions for weekend plans.
Wallace claims to represent the common man while noting large contributions of $1,000 plus from his campaign, outpacing both Democrats and Republicans combined. The Belmond Independent cites a demand by hundreds of women for portraits of famous women on U.S. currency.
An urgent bulletin urges immediate action against a widespread plant lice infestation in the county affecting beans peas beets potatoes tomatoes and flowers. It recommends nicotine sulfate sprays such as Black Leaf 40 and warns DDT is ineffective, urging gardeners to aggressively spray to protect crops.
The writer recalls the Graham stage in Washington, detailing vaudeville and touring acts from Los Angeles to New York, notable performers like Jack Norworth Lou Tellegen Sara Padden and Walpole, and memories of home talent shows and mixed reviews. He notes theater layout, audience antics, and his reporting duties beside personal nostalgia.
Ice fishermen faced a enamel line shortage last winter and tested nylon monofilament. They found that wet or dry nylon slid over ice and did not freeze to ice or to gloves, addressing issues with traditional enameled silk lines.
The text describes a male audience at a show who are sharply critical yet able to enjoy the performance. They become vociferously approving when something merits praise, illustrating a mix of scrutiny and appreciation among attendees.
Exhibitors from ten southeastern Iowa counties gathered in Wellman on Thursday for the district seven Ayrshire cattle judging. Judge Ray Marley of Iowa State College led the classes while 4-H entries were judged by Mr. Hurley. Winners secure a spot at the All Iowa fair in Cedar Rapids on August 15.
Local notices report newborns across city and county communities with names sometimes including parentage and birthplace. Families welcome these early arrivals as regional hospitals note births alongside community updates.
Friends and relatives report the birth of a baby boy to Richard and Mrs Allen of Fairfield.
Mrs Will Dea welcomed three guests including Mrs Marie Brock of Colorado at her Ainsworth home on a Wednesday afternoon. Roll call cited a historical event. Summer flowers adorned the Dea residence and refreshments were served by Mrs Dea and Mrs Grace Stone.
Mr and Mrs Rex Smith and their son Vaughn of east of town will host dinner Saturday evening for Mrs Smiths sister Mrs Arthur Schaffer of Penbime Wisconsin and Mrs Schaffers daughter Mrs Helen Moe and her husband.
Three Beloit children and Mr and Mrs Merle Smith join Jo Ann Gary and Allan of Ainsworth for a dinner honoring JoAnn Smiths birthday with friends and relatives attending.
Mr and Mrs Claire Guinn of Pierce Nebraska hosted sixty guests last Wednesday evening at the Shelterhouse to honor Mrs Guinn on her birthday. Ten point pitch was played and refreshments served. The Guinn family moved last December from near Ainsworth to a farm they purchased in Pierce Nebraska.
The Bethel Missionary Society met at Mrs. Anna Brown’s home with Mrs. Boyd Foster as co host. Mrs. Harry Dye conducted devotions and Mrs. Donald Brown reviewed the prayer calendar. Mrs. Delbert Lewis led the topic using questions from the Missionary magazine. Hostesses assisted by Mrs. Brown in serving refreshments.
Carmen Leigh Bell, six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Stewart Bell, enjoyed a thrilling first on Thursday as she boarded a train for the inaugural ride with her family present.
A young woman rode a bus by herself to Mt Pleasant to visit her cousin Eddie Means, according to local notes. The trip centers on family connection and independence.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Kroymann announce the birth of a daughter in Cedar Rapids. The child Kathleen weighed seven pounds one ounce at birth. Mrs Kroymann is Arlene Churchill daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Churchill.
Set and Mrs Charles Whetstine of Ft. Lewis Washington are the parents of a daughter Barbara Lee born June 6. Mrs Whetstine is the former Pearl Amlong and her mother Mrs Ira Amlong went to the western state to be with them and will remain for two or three more weeks.
The Harmony club of Brighton planned a Wednesday evening surprise for Mrs. 8. H. Hagens who has been homebound with a fractured leg. Guests arrived unannounced, brought ice cream and cake, and shared the celebration later in the evening.
A birthday dinner Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Lantz home in Riverside honored Mrs. Raymond Jondle of Iowa City Luella Feldman of West Liberty and John Liska of Riverside on their birthday anniversaries. Guests included Clif ford Feldman Loletha Luetta Lueta West Liberty Iowa City Riverside and surrounding residents. Centerpieces featured three large pink blue and white cakes as gifts were exchanged during a cafeteria style noon meal.
Merrimac residents and families visited relatives near Grinnell including Mrs. Carl Amrine and Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Crile with daughters Shawn and Elizabeth and other cousins. Other gatherings included the Smith and Waggoner families, Riley and Riley households, Hill family, Graber families, and Bran non relatives sharing Sunday visits.
The tradition states Sweden's kingdom formed between 609 and 650 AD through a union of the Svear and Gotar. It notes the Goths acknowledged the Swedish king as their ruler yet retained land and local self government.
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