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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1950

Page

2

Crater Lake National Park A Scenic Oregon Landmark

Central Press outlines Crater Lake National Park in Oregon with its 2000 foot deep lake, Wizard Island and Phantom Ship islands, and mythic Klamath origins. It notes Mount Mazamas name origin, fish stocking starting in 1888, abundant flora and fauna, and directions via Route 62 Rim Drive and connections to Route 209 and 280 from Medford.

Cascade Mountains Oregon Crater Lake National Park Blue Lake Park Mediterranean Crater Lake Grand Canyon Colorado Victoria Falls Africa Cascade Range Llao Skell Wizard Island John Wesley Hillmen Mount Mazamas William Gladstone Steel Fort Klamath Cold Spring Camp Medford

Atomic bomb used in warfare marks new era

President Truman and War Secretary Stimson announced the development and first use of an atomic bomb against Hiroshima. An impenetrable dust cloud masked the target as the weapon, vastly more powerful than TNT, was unveiled with promise of even stronger forms in production.

Washington Truman Henry S. Stimson Hiroshima Japan

Declaration of Independence Signers and July 4 Facts

The spring 1776 pamphlet Common Sense by Thomas Paine solidified pro independence sentiment. The first July 4 celebration occurred on July 8, 1776, not July 4. July 4 is not a national holiday by US law. The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 delegates from 13 states.

Thomas Paine United States

Oldest Building Home to Marine Corps Commandant

The 1803 dwelling in Washington DC is cited as the oldest building housing the Marine Corps commandant, highlighting its historic status and long association with the office.

Marine Corps Washington, D.C

Onions Feature in Favorite Dishes Across Cuisines

Onions shine in soups and stews as a preferred vegetable across meals. They flavor souffles salads and sandwiches, highlighting their versatility in classic and modern dishes.

Crater Lake Park Views from Rim Village to Discovery Point

The south park area centers on Rim Village with Siott Memorial and a large relief map. Visitors may view Wizard Island by boat from this vantage, while Crater Lake scenery unfolds from Cloudeap and Mount Scott viewpoints. Discovery Point marks John Hillman’s first sight of Crater Lake in 1855.

Rim Village Siott Memorial Wizard Island Crater Wall Union Peak Ana Crater Sun Canyon Vidae Sun Creek Mazama Rock Cloudeap Viewpoint Mount Scott Kerr Noteh Applegate Peak Sentenil Point Dutton Cliff Sun Noteh Watchman Slap Rock Cloudeap Crater Klamath Lake McLoughlin Shasta Discovery Point John Hillman Crater Lake

Grain price table from Chicago with July to May quotes

Open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats soybeans across months from July through May. Includes multiple months for each commodity with values in percent terms and some OCR errors.

Jan 246 246 240 percent and March 248 numbers

Readable OCR fragment records multiple numeric codes and dates including 246 and 248 linked to January and March. No clear event or names present to identify a specific news item.

Scout Delegation Reaches Destination at Valley Forge

A Scout delegation arrives in Valley Forge Pennsylvania at 8 30 pm camps in a large tent and tours the park. The trading post fills a tent the size of a circus a special television tent is noted. They dine on beef mulligan and gather for a lantern light song fest with about 900 Texas boys for every 100 Iowa boys present.

Valley Forge Texas Iowa

Campaign to end foot and mouth disease in Mexico

Officials say the Mexico eradication drive against foot and mouth disease is in its fourth year and may end this year or next. Observers warn the disease remains tricky and control depends on many unpredictable human factors, making outcomes uncertain.

Mexico United States

Social Calendar headed by clubs and events this week

Tuesday events include a chicken supper at Mrs. Victor Blattner, DAR hostesses at Log cabin 2 to 5 PM, Sunset park, and a 6 45 PM potluck at the Country club. Pythian Sisters meet at KP hall at 8 PM. Carol Brewer Missionary society postponed to July 11. Wednesday offerings include II and I club at 2 PM, Presbyterian service at 9 30 AM, L B C club at 6 30 PM with picnic supper, Linger Longer at 2 PM, Ladies breakfast at Country club, Harmony club ice cream social postponed a week, Pleasant Hill social at 7 PM with ice cream, etc. Thursday St Pauls Women’s guild 1 30 PM, Walnut Women’s club annual ice cream supper in the evening at Sunset park. St James circles St Anthony.

Independent Club Victor Blattner Hugh Hail Stella Latchem Sunset Park Pythian Sisters KP Hall Carol Brewer Missionary Society May Dawson L.b.c Dale Lance Wiele

Local Church Meetings and Lodge Hearings Schedule

St Rita and St Mary plan a joint 7 30 p m meeting at St James social hall. Friendly Circle and C O C class meet at 2 00 p m with Mrs Lester Laubach and Mrs Carl Oldfield. Rebekah lodge hosts Friday session at 8 00 p m. Committee will hold open hearings in Miami July 13 14 and close hearings in St Louis July 18 Kansas City July 19 20 and Chicago July 21 22.

St. Rita St. Mary St. James Friendly Circle Club Charles Greiner West Chester Methodist C.O.C Lester Laubach Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society Carl Oldfield

Police Publish Directory Of Racing Subscribers

A Senate subcommittee report lists about 2000 racing news subscribers, most of whom are bookmakers. The group says the directory will aid local enforcers in tracing illegal gambling networks. Hearings on a $150000 crime probe proceed this month in Miami St Louis Kansas City and Chicago.

Washington Ernest W. McFarland Aviz Senate Commerce Subcommittee Senate Miami St. Louis Kansas City Chicago

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