County Health Unit News Items
Evelyn Olson works alone as the county public health nurse after Miss Rodman’s resignation. Three 4-H health examination clinics were held this week with local doctors in Washington Brigh ton and Wellman assisting. A Wellman Child Health Conference attracted 14 infants and preschool children. Mrs Hall of the Legion Auxiliary aided the nurses at the clinic. Some health unit activities were photographed for the State Fair Exhibit Better Health for Rural Families to be shown in Des Moines.
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Evelyn Olson
Miss Rodman
Miss Olson
Washington
Brighton
Wellman
Hall
the Legion Auxiliary
Health Unit
Farm Bureau Women’s Group
PMA Oats Loan Rates Higher for 1948 Crop
The state production marketing administration announced oats loan rates for 1948 are seven cents higher than 1947. North western Iowa 67 cents a bushel and southeastern Iowa 70 cents. Loans available through county AAA offices. Oats must be in bin 30 days and grade No 3 or better. Green oats mixed could disqualify after 30 days.
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Des Moines
Farmers Way
State Production-Marketing Administration
PMA
Iowa
Attend Ceremonial At Camp Abe Lincoln
Cedar dated June 3 reports Mr and Mrs Clarence Booth attended a campfire at Camp Abe Lincoln near Davenport Local visitor Francis Libe stayed in Cedar Rapids this week and plans to return home July 4 The Cedar residence notes attractive lattice work and shrubbery added to the west entrance by Mr and Mrs Phil Caldwell
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Eugene Martin
Cedar
Clarence Booth
Camp Abe Lincoln
Davenport
Francis Libe
Cedar Rapids
Phil Caldwell
Earle Libe
Homer Brinning
Robert
Howell Owen
Ivan
Cigprence Booth
Gene
Darla Martin
Kerr
United Presbyterian Church
Richard Booth
William Trotter
Ainsworth
Charlie Scheibel
D. N. Anwyl
Mary Booth
Abe Lincoln
Washington
Fred White
Washington Presbyterian Church
Forreston
Donald Bell
Louis Reeler
Mr. Bell
Cloyd Knapp
William Horning
Freel Basing Force
Joe Hines
Donald
Don
Okinawa
Evening Closure Notice for Monday
A brief public notice states that operations will close at 16 00 hours on Monday for the balance of the day. It warns customers to plan accordingly and resume normal hours afterward.
Weather Outlook: Partly Cloudy and Warm
Partly cloudy skies remain this evening with continued warm temperatures. Overnight and tomorrow stay warm with light winds and highs near the seasonal average.
July 5 Softball Marathon Promises Fast Action
Washington fans anticipate a full day of softball on Monday July 5 as eight top teams meet at Greenfield. Chamberlin Mitchell All-stars vs Wayland opens at ten with Wyman and Bocke's Hardware as a marquee second game. Stewart Crone's All-stars face Richmond in the afternoon, and Columbus Junctions VILW faces Fairfield's Heston and Anderson in the final opening round match.
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Washington
Greenfield
Chamberlin & Mitchell All-stars
Wayland
Marines
Troop A
Cubs
V.F.W
Bocke
Fairfield
Wynyin
Wyman
Boeke
Dickles
University of Iowa
Stewart & Crone
Richmond
Shalla
Kos
Sojka Brothers
Columbus Junction
Donkey Ball Game Delights Greenfield Crowd Ends In Tie
A large crowd watched a six inning donkey ball match at Greenfield with the Ys Men’s team and the Chamber of Commerce sides deadlocked at three runs apiece when fatigue called time. Notable players included Bill Boshart Gene Tucker Warren Stewart and John Owen as crowds joined in cheering a planned rematch next year. The event raised funds for Washington Softball Association efforts to improve Greenfield facilities drawing local church groups and community members.
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Bill Boshart
Gene Tucker
Warren Stewart
John Owen
Boshart
Chamber of Commerce
Jonkeys
Red Skelton
Washington Softball Association
Demand for Smelts Outstrips Supply in 1947 Catch
Consumer demand for smelts has outstripped production with total catches more than doubling since 1940. In 1947 the catch was about 600000 pounds. These figures exclude the substantial amount caught by sport fishermen.
Birthday Dinner Parties Mark Month of June
In Prarie Flower the Knupps hosted June birthday dinners with Clayde and Nataly Knupp among the honorees. Other gatherings included a sisters luncheon and a large church weekend with weddings and travel to Chicago. Students from St Pauls Bible Institute toured North Dakota and Montana returning to Iowa.
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Natal
Wolfe
Quinn
Bear
Charles Jackson
Clarence Jackson
Leonard Booth
Mary Byers
Spirit Lake
EK. P. Booth
St. Paul's Bible Institute
Minn
N. Dak
Montana
Iowa
Mason City
Boone
Harbor of Charlotte Amalie Named in Danish Royal Link
The harbor at Charlotte Amalie, noted as one of the finest West Indian arbors, is named for the consort of King Christian V of Denmark. During the golden age of the West Indies the harbor was crowded with ships. Charlotte Amalie serves as the Virgin Islands capital.
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Charlotte Amalie
Christian V
Denmark
West Indies
Virgin Islands
Pennsylvania wooden bridges endure on roads and byways
Covered wooden bridges remain common in Pennsylvania with 242 on state roads a year ago and more on rural routes. Built as engineering feats, these spans have outlived a generation of iron and steel bridges.
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Pennsylvania
Fear 20 Injured In Chicago Blast
An explosion at a south side power plant near Carnegie Illinois steel, causing injuries and possible worker traps. Police report one or more workers may be trapped. fire and rescue squads respond as a five alarm blaze, with gas as a possible cause. plant furnishes electricity for blast furnaces.
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Chicago
Carnegie-Ilinois Steel Company
6Th Street
Chicago Avenue
Lake Michigan
Innovation Drives U S Security Through Industrial Growth
The history of mankind shows innovation as the main security source. The record of our country highlights unprecedented American industrial growth fueled by inventive genius and risk taking.
The Pipe Wrench
A column reflects on aging children and marriage with a father in law’s advice to save for old age yet enjoy youth. Walt Messer of Shell Oil decorates his home and JoAn Lee, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, is praised as a fine fellow.
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Ida
Walt Messer
Shell Oil Company
Joan Lee
The
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