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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1948
Page
2
Work has begun on a cement block building south of the railroad on North Iowa avenue directed by Lawrence Wilson for the Mace Motor Company. The structure is slated for occupancy October 1 and will store auto parts and supplies.
A collection of brief items reports visits in Cleveland and Cedar Rapids, family reunions in Oskaloosa, travel to Wisconsin Dells Minnesota and Genoa Illinois, a $10 Booth Horak credit winner, new sales staff at E M Bridges Co, and family visits by the Palmquist family including Harry, Albert, Gary and Mrs Palmquist.
Rome July 19 Communist leader Palmiro Togliatti, recovering steadily from an assassination attempt, is set to resume directing the Italian Communist Party. Doctors report his condition better as rioting over the shooting raises the death toll to 20 and police stay alert. Pietro Secchia, acting head, blames the United States for the attack with alleged connivance by Britain and the Vatican.
Slightly over two thirds of the U S grain supply remains on the farm for seed and animal feed, reflecting cautious storage by farmers while awaiting market demand.
Orpha Yoder daughter of E. J. Yoder married Louis Gugel son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gugel of Brighton. The ceremony was at 2 30 in the Sugar Creek Mennonite church Wayland conducted by Rev Willard Leichty. The couple will reside in Washington after a short wedding trip.
The notice extends greetings to Mrs W L Rukgaber Marguerite Hering Earl Kolosick and Kenneth James Embree who observe birthdays today. Also listed are Linda Jean Lowe Crawfords ville four Connie Sue Crile eight and Mildred Ann Wallace ten.
The egg is a highly ingenious natural mechanism with twelve parts. The yolk sits centered in the egg, held by ropelike bands attached to the lining membrane at both ends, suspending the yolk like a hammock.
At the Rebekah lodge gathering Friday night committees were named to oversee Undraping charter and Burial Staff duty. Officers listed include Mary Wagner N G Mildred Morgan V G Florence Sines warden Jane Burham conductor and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Murdock as musicians. Members named for the Membership committee include Beth Brinning Tina Holt Rebecca Shebeck Dora Wagner Clarence Brining Lucey McGaffey.
A large gathering from 187 relatives and friends joined Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Cochran at their home to honor 50 years of marriage. The event included an open house, a basket dinner at Sunset Park, and greetings from church groups once served by Rev. Cochran.
Dark green asparagus stalks hold more vitamin A than lighter ones. Vitamin C appears in fair amounts when the vegetable is used soon after picking and not overcooked.
Mr and Mrs Richard Knupp entertained neighbors at an ice cream supper on their country home north of Ainsworth. A social evening followed a business meeting with officers elected Richard Knupp president Samuel Cannett treasurer and Evelyn Dea correspondent Plans were made for a fried chicken supper August 12 at Will Deas home. Attendants included the Stone and Dea families and others from the area with guests from Washington.
Mrs Vera Anderson announces the engagement of her daughter Nellie Anderson to Chris Wenger of Wayland. The couple plans to wed August 11 at 4 00 p m in Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev John Betderwieden officiating.
The Little Flower Circle met with Mrs. Leo Marie and eleven members plus one guest Mrs. Charles Friese. They planned an ice cream social on August 4 at St. James school, serving homemade ice cream. The public is invited. Mrs. Don McClure led the meeting.
The decline of North Atlantic haddock prompts the Fish and Wildlife Service to recommend larger net mesh. This change aims to allow young immature fish to escape and help restore stock levels.
Turkeys are kept in a brooder or broader house for six to twelve weeks before they are moved to range. The transition marks a shift from indoor rearing to outdoor grazing and growth.
Social calendar lists D.A.V meeting at 7:00 p.m. Legion Hall and Friendly Bible class at Baptist church. Headliners 4-H Group II picnic at 6:30 p.m. with potluck and desserts. VFW Auxiliary hosts guests from Richland and Columbus Junction. Sunshine Community Club, Country Club Ladies, and Rural Women’s Club schedule meetings and activities with reservations and golf or bridge.
The American Legion in Crawfordsville met Tuesday to elect officers for the upcoming county meeting on July 30. New officers chosen are Vernon Fetcher Commander Lewis Beenblossom Vice Commander Robert Miller Adjutant Harry Suter Service Officer Leslie Humphrey Sgt of Arms Ernest Whiting Chaplain Dell Farrier Treasurer and Rolly Johnston Historian.
The Clover Leaf 4-H club hosted by Mrs. Howard Anderson enjoyed a picnic and campfire supper Monday evening. They drove to timber, built a camp fire, and cooked hamburgers and roasted wieners, using campfire cookery learned at Camp Eastman. After supper, games were played.
In 1947 chewing tobacco output reached about 93 million pounds, roughly 11 million pounds less than the 1946 total. The gauge reflects industry trends and shifts in consumer demand affecting tobacco products.
A Sunset Park picnic honored Mr and Mrs Dusenberry and two sons from Flint Michigan visiting local relatives. The Dusenberry man worked twenty four years in the loan department of a Flint bank with 250 employees. Attending were C W Dayton Mervin Fulton and four boys Cloyce Dusenberry Jerry and Jack Fulton Ernest Fulton Maude Outright Ted Dalton and others. The Flint guests were also honored at a Burlington picnic recently.
Susan Conner marked her eighth birthday with a Saturday party attended by several of her classmates, according to a local school page.
Mr and Mrs Herman Luers of West Chester learn their grandson was born to their daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Phillip Allen of New York City. The boy arrived Saturday night and his mother is the former Jean Luers. Mrs Luers plans a trip to New York Friday to meet the newcomer, joined by Abigail Flynn visiting in the Frink home.
Mr and Mrs Fred Burger recently visited the Fred D Stewart home north of town and reported abundant foodstuffs. They noted a 200 tree apple orchard with plums apricots and persimmon, plus rows of canned goods that could aid the community's food needs.
Mrs. Stewart organized pantry and cellar meals for winter with balanced supplies. The Burgers visited the farm, and Mrs. Stewart canned apricot preserves. A pet pig named Tommy, raised on the bottle, drew attention during calls from visitors. They enjoyed music before departing as Larry of Rock Island and Joe Lohberger shared a parental birthday visit.
The gathering for Harriet Schimmelpfenigs occurred on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harry Bagby and daughter Dorothy Harriets sister Vada of Des Moines and Mr and Mrs John Schimmelpfenigs and their son from Sigourney. Although the party was yesterday Harriet’s birthday fell on Saturday July 17.
Twenty one members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship gathered at the L A Jones cabin on Cedar river Sunday evening for recreation and an outdoor devotional period led by Dr. Fred Miller after supper. A Wiener roast supplemented the meal with Bars Bara Dare chairing the food committee.
Colorado claims about 15000 miles of trout streams and rivers fed year round by snowbanks high in the Rockies. The vast water system supports a popular fishing heritage and tourism potential across the state's mountain regions.
The Japanese capital covers about three times DC area with roughly seven times its population. Its main street is named Avenue A.
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