Record seed crop yield hits 526 million pounds in 1945
Six major seed crops alfalfa red alsike and sweet clover lespedera and timothy produced a record 526 million pounds from 4.9 million acres in 1945, compared with 420 million pounds in 1944.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1946
Page
6
City officials and library staff listed in Marion district
Marion officials include assessor and city health officer with park commissioners named as Bailey Miler Lemmon Harwood. Ward representatives are R F McFarlane Yard Jacobs and Montgomery. City library staff include Grace H Stephen and Ruth Lytle, with a librarian and assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Bailey
Frank B. Miler
J. Lemmon
W. B. Harwood
R. F. McFarlane
A. W. Yard
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Ambulance Service at 305 West Main Street
Ambulance service operates at 305 West Main Street opposite the courthouse. Contact phone is 253 for assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main St
Court House
Visual Training at Fast Side Square
Seldom seen company listing under Co. S. Lemmon and John W. Lemmon presents visual training at the Fast Side Square location. Details are sparse but indicate a training or demonstration event tied to the Lemmon names and a possible business address.
County Officials and School District Leaders Named
A list of county officers and positions follows with names for county attorney auditor clerk engineer welfare director recorder sheriff treasurer superintendent of schools coroner and supervisors. Also listed are the Washington Independent School District superintendent principal and school board members. Washington Lodge No. 26 A P F A M notes regular meeting schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Independent School District
M. M. Sendell
Ethel McCreedy
Marion George
C. P. Weldin
Richard A. Stewart
Henry B. Bailey
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Harry Ramseyer
Washington Lodge No
A. PF
A. M
Merrett. Green, Woo M
A. W. Yara
First Protestant Sermon in Rocky Mountains Noted
The first Protestant sermon in the Rocky mountains was preached by Rev. Samuel Parker in the Hoback canyon region of western Wyoming on August 23, 1835. The first Catholic mass in Wyoming was offered by Father P. J. DeSmet near Daniel on July 5, 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Samuel Parker
Hoback Canyon
Wyoming
P. J. DeSmet
Daniel
Train and Bus Schedules for Washington and Nearby Routes
The notice lists daily train timings for Golden State Limited Nos. 3 and 4 with connections to No. 47 through No. 48, and local Davenport-Kansas City services Nos. 3, 25, 26, plus East and Westbound schedules. It notes no stops at Washington for the Golden State Limited, specifies closest stop Col. Jc. No. 22 Mixed Train, and provides bus departures from Washington with routes to Chicago and national destinations, plus ticket purchase points at the Depot and Winga's North Side Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Southwest Express
California
Washington
Col. Jc
Washington Bee Beer
Chicago
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Philippine Wife Seeks Annulment Of War Hero Wermuth Marriage
A Manila court is sought by Olivia Josephine Oswald Wermuth to annul her 1941 marriage to Maj. Arthur Wermuth, the Bataan hero known for the 116 Japanese killed. Wermuth denies knowledge of the union, citing a prior U.S. marriage to Jean Wilkins in 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Bataan
Arthur Wermuth
United States
Olivia Josephine Oswald Wermuth
Traverse City
Mich
Wermuth
Jean Wilkins
Chicago
Oswald
Great Eastern Hotel
H. Stainback
Camp O’donnell
America
Miss Oswald
Philippine Army
United States Army
Phenothiazine Improves Hog Health and Reduces Worms
The drug phenothiazine, a synthetic coastal chemical, improves hog health by reducing internal parasites and increasing feed efficiency. Administered via feed at about 0.1 gram per pound live weight, it shows broad parasite efficacy and potential industry value exceeding ten million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Iowa City Cedar Rapids to Mt Pleasant Fort Madison and more schedule
Local travel timetable lists departure and arrival times between Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington Mt Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Ill and other points. The depot at 107 W 200 Pekits Bol serves as the local hub for destinations including Winfield Morning Sun Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Indianola and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar RapiDs
Iowa City
Washington
MT. Pleasant
Fort Madison
Macomb
Quincy
Ill
Ft. Madison
MY Pleasant
Winfield
Morning Sun
Burlington Ly
Burlington
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Indianola
Kansas
W. 200
Pekits Bol
Smokey the Setter Rescues Master From Drowning
MACON GA A Llewelen setter named Smokey saved his master T J Donaldson of Atlanta from drowning after their car plunged into Echoconee creek. Donaldson awoke hours later with Smokey keeping his head above water while Ben E Noyes died at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Llewelen
Smokey
Echoconee Creek
T. J. Donaldson
Atlanta
Ben E. Noyes
Donaldson
Tonaldson
Noyes
Fire-Prevention Sermon Ends in Flaming Church
In San Francisco the Greek Helenic Apostolic church roof caught fire just after Rev. Nicholas A. Tounger finished a fire prevention sermon. The service halted as the 350 congregants fled amid flames. About $1,500 was collected for fire relief after a member’s home burned last week. damages estimated at about $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Greek Helenic Apostolic Church
Nicholas A. Tounger
Tounger
Powder used in coal mining dominates U S blastings
About eighty percent of all blasting powder produced in the United States is employed in coal mining, reflecting the sector’s large demand for explosive materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Shade hem tape to prevent fingermarks on window shades
Apply strips of transparent tape to the hem of window shades to avoid fingerprints where the shade is repeatedly grasped. Replace easily when soiled.
Innovations in tomorrow’s homes include smart rain closing windows
Modern furnishings highlight building advances with windows that automatically close when it rains. A new floor covering combines rubber softness with stone durability, signaling a blend of comfort and resilience for future houses.
Housework safety attire tips for fall prevention
The advice emphasizes wearing sensible shoes with firm arches and practical aprons with pockets to avoid catching on objects or extending over burners. It suggests choosing protective clothing that reduces fatigue and prevents accidents while performing household tasks.
Nylon fabrics in filtration and diaphragm manufacture
Woven nylon fabric acts as a blood plasma filter and is coated for use in sensitive diaphragms for plane carburetors. The material's versatility extends to filtration and precision components in aviation and biomedical applications.
Ostrich Feathers Industry Across Regions
The ostrich is the only bird raised solely for its feathers. Ostrich farming is a established industry in South Africa and is also practiced in North Africa, Argentina, Arizona and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
North Africa
Argentina
Arizona
California
Community sale schedule at Whittaker and Midway sales
Weekly community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and midweek livestock sales at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. Special sales listed include July 6 general sale of household goods and implements and July 10 closing out sale of household goods 536 West Ltd Hayes Dairy Carroll Johnson George Clapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker
Midway Sales
Columbus Junction
Iowa
George Clapper
West Ltd
Hayes Dairy
Carroll Johnson
Soybean Stem Rot May Be Greatly Reduced
Soybeans as a soil-building crop may improve soil when used for seed or forage in rotation with other crops. Do not plant soybeans in the same field two years in a row if stem rot is to be avoided. The disease is caused by an unknown fungus and is described as perhaps the most serious attack on soybeans.
Sheep and Wool Advances Promise Cheaper Leather
In ancient times bells tied to sheep were thought to fatten them but modern science shows sheep glands weigh two to four grams and iodine content at 0.2 to 0.3 percent. U S army research notes sheep skin is the warmest fur and can be processed to resemble costly beaver furs at a fraction of the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Plan Next Year Sweet Potato Crop Now
Guidance on planning for next year’s sweet potato crop. Buy certified seed stock now and renew old beds after frost. Use hotbeds to start plants for more beds per bushel, avoid manure to prevent disease spread.
Average daily calories in the United States
The typical daily intake in the United States reached about 3 300 Calories per person, while health guidelines suggest a minimum of 2 700 Calories for a healthy balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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City & County Officers
North Marion Ave
Leet
Morrison & Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison Jr
Morrison
Benteco Food Store
S. W. Livingston
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Cuy
Water and LI
Lloyd Lytle
John Lowneh
Henry Baileyght
L. Jordan
Carl Hancher
Carl Kelly
Ralph Minick
A. L. Griffith
Council
Men Dupuis
T. W
Ruth Lytle
Jones Funeral Home
East Main
Sherman
Optometrists
Rigenhagen
W. L
Little
Bee Line Taxi
BEE Line Bus Depot
Oskaloosa Branch
Lewis Goodlander
R. B. Haight
Washington Ag
Washington Were
Winga's Cafe
BEE Line Transit
Master
Lee Bowman
Marguerite Chapman
Jo Eisinger
the Fox
al Pearce
B & G Firestone
P. L
West Washington St
Grindstone
Bill Bruty
Frank Kos
Geerlings
Fred W. Sell
4Th Avenue
Journal
G. I
D. Db
Schantz
Stutsman
the News
W. J. Dryden
Ramseyer’s
Ramseyer
Hatchery
Washington County
State Banking Dept
Harry
Bidg
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