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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1950
Page
6
Roy Bk. Dunne writes from the Southwest corner of Utah about Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. He describes Bryce with its stone goblins and gnomes on eroded Gothic formations and the dramatic rimlight that creates kaleidoscopic color shifts across the landscape.
The notice lists staff roles including editor and advertising manager and provides subscription prices for Washington and outside Iowa. It notes publication schedule and postal details as a second class matter under federal act, with references to press associations and audit bureau membership.
The piece contrasts Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park, noting their distinct geology and architecture. It traces their history from Mukuntuweap National Monument to Zion National Park, and describes access routes via Union Pacific spur lines and state highways. It highlights key vistas, trails, and notable formations like Temple of Osiris and Fairyland.
The Virgin river carved a 5,000 foot valley highlighting West Temple at 7,745 feet with marble slopes. Nearby stand Watchman, Bridge Mountain, East Temple, Sen tinel Dome, Twin Brothers, Court of the Patriarchs, Opposite Mountain, Sun, Angels Landing, Great White Throne and Temple of Sinawava end of the scenic auto road.
When temperatures reach 80 degrees, adjust mowers to cut lawns at two inches. Longer grass shades roots reduces moisture evaporation and lowers soil temperatures helping lawns endure hot months.
Westchester writer notes the struggle of vacation time as family gatherings and outings fill the days. A column mixes local social updates with several names and notes on veterans loan policy changes from the VA, detailing higher guaranty percentages and new eligibility for widows.
The Iowa Veterans Administration will activate new four percent direct government loans for World War II veterans on July 20 under the Housing Act of 1950. Eligible veterans must show good credit and income to qualify, with loans available where private financing is lacking and treated as good security risks.
The Town of Riverside Washington will hold a public hearing July 25 1950 at 7 30 P M in City Hall on the estimate of expenditures for the year beginning April 1 1950 The detailed statement of receipts and disbursements past and anticipated will be available at the hearing Town Clerk 1758 Doone 2500.00 50.00 400.00 200.00 100.00 300.00 50.00 100.00
Columbia presents Texas Dynamo at the Fox Theatre on Sunday starring Charles Starrett and Smiley Burnette with Lois Hall Jack O Mahoney and Grim Duncan. Burnette performs songs as Starrett battles a band of crooked vigilantes in this action film directed by Ray Nazarro from Barry Shipman and Colbert Clark produced.
Weekly sale notices list events for livestock at Whittaker sale barn every Friday. Additional sales occur Thursdays at Kalona Sales Barn in Kalona Iowa and Wednesdays at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa. Tuesday afternoon sales at Ollie Livestock Exchange in Ollie Iowa.
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