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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1950
Page
4
Bruce Cowden reflects on hand waving as a street greeting in Anamosa and Washington. He notes male prevalence, gender differences in responses, and how the habit appears widespread yet informal. The piece also covers evolving regional vocabularies and a study of word geography.
A Des Moines Register item recalls regional vocabularies observed in speech over a recent period. The note highlights local terms and phrases usadas by residents, illustrating linguistic flavor across communities.
The notice honors Mrs. Oscar Wolf who recently died, recalling her friendship in Washington, her humble life, close family ties, and resilience. It reflects on her husband Jerry Wolf, a printer, and mentions his death three years ago while working in Anamosa.
Observers note a line of birds nesting on an electric heat pole near a city building. The pair of sparrows gather straw and grass, arranging a ragged home that may become neat with time. Strangers and tourists are seen in town.
Wellston notes extensive visits from Beckley West Virginia visitors and Iowa guests during late June and early July. Families from Ames Davenport and Cedar Rapids joined local residents for weekends picnics and dinners at several homes. Local activity highlighted by a large amount of visiting and a final remark about fried chicken and cherry pie.
Senate appropriations panel boosted river and harbors and flood control funding for 1951. It approved 222 million for rivers and harbors and 509 million for flood control, with 152.4 million added to house totals. Differences with the house will be resolved in a conference after Senate action.
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