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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1950
Page
4
The column blends commentary on Korea and Soviet threats with a neighborhood garden vignette. It praises local gardeners Mrs. Lora B. Crooks and neighbors for abundant produce while arguing Russia aims to dominate and warning against appeasement. It includes a travelogue of Mayor Mace and wife’s Washington trip amid wartime tensions.
Mayor Glenn Mace and Mrs. Mace return to Washington Iowa from Washington DC where he attended a sesquicentennial event as a distinguished guest. The trip featured a plaque from the National Capital Sesquicentennial Commission, a Mt. Vernon wreath laying, and visits with other mayors and senators during July 19, 1959 events.
The Board of Supervisors met on July 24 1950 with Welte Fulton present to hear and approve the amended county budget for Secondary Road Construction. Absent Morrow. Notice of hearing published July 18 in three official county newspapers and affidavits filed. No objectors. budget adopted as read.
Auditor authorized to issue a cigarette permit to Sparks General Store at Rubio upon approval of application and bond. Budget shows an increase from 200 500 to 808 450 with a 107 950 rise. Meeting adjourned subject to call of Chairman S W Welte.
Dr. Willard Lampe of the University of Iowa School of Religion will address Kalona Christian church at the 11 a.m. worship service Sunday. The service follows several months under Rev. William Reese, who leaves for Chicago University.
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Yoder of near Sharon departed Tuesday for a two month vacation in Manitou Springs Colorado. Mrs. Jay Hanson traveled to Boxholm to visit relatives and attend a pre nuptial shower for her sister Elaine Freeman who will wed Dan Kauffman on Saturday August 12.
Kalona July 25 the Kalona Christian church Young Adult class held a monthly gathering. A committee including Mr. and Mrs Ford Skola and others arranged supper in the church basement due to weather, then moved to the golf course for entertainment with attendees listed.
The August party panels the committee with Mr and Mrs Peterseim Mr and Mrs Fry and Mr and Mrs Marvin Yoder. Soil conservation shows benefits through savings in seed higher income for farmers and better use of fertilizer labor and power. Our land remains the same size though some lots are thinner in places.
The notice lists by mail subscription prices in Iowa and outside Iowa with eight months at 12.50 two months at 2.50 six months at 4.50 eight months at 8.00 and all subscriptions payable in advance.
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