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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1949
Page
8
Mrs. V H Barnum hosted a sixth birthday party for daughter Sandra with games and refreshments. Relatives and friends, including Karen Kepler and Diana Yoder, sent wishes. Separate notices mention births, hospital recoveries, and several local visits and reunions among Kalona residents.
Two Iowa conservation officers spent 36 hours patrolling the Des Moines River and found 17 of 20 fishing parties violating license, size, or hook limits. One party used 250 hooks on two trot lines across the river. Violators included und licensed anglers, oversized catfish, and excessive hooks amid reports on duck nesting and Canadian waterfowl studies.
Scientists observed three shot sizes in three duck bodies indicating three distinct charges. In a separate study, eggs were injected with dye to color young ducks red green and blue to track brood movements in the marsh. Local notes report various visits and births including a son born at University hospital Iowa City.
The Friendly Workers club of the Louisa Center community church met for business and social gathering at the home of Mrs. Edna Sands in Columbus Junction. Also notes include the Live Wires 4-H ice cream social at Wyman schoolhouse on July 29 and updates on local residents attending statewide leadership training, a moved beauty shop leadership in North Bend Oregon, and a Berean class picnic at Chautauqua park.
Inventor Franz Mueller in Hamburg Germany says he has developed a mirror that shows a reverse image allowing viewers to see themselves as others see them. He is cautious about demonstrations and photographs but plans exhibition after patent.
Motorists paid more than 1.3 billion dollars in taxes to states on gasoline and motor fuel consumed last year.
Sunday at Gracehill featured baptisms for Mary Louise Engel and Douglas Dwight Hayes. A basket dinner followed the morning services in the community building with attendance from Washington and Madison visitors. Local families, 4-H guest James Parham, and guests from Keota and Kalona attended, with ice cream and birthday reminders for Nelson Woodford.
Stalactites hang from the ceiling and start with c for ceiling. Stalagmites rise from the ground and end with mite, aiming to reach the ceiling.
The reddish egret of Florida is hailed as a skilled balancer. It can stand on a swaying vine even in strong wind, showcasing remarkable balance.
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