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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1950

Page

4

The Chipmunk Tale Of State Security And Freedom

A father Chipmunk tells his son Everett about government security and personal freedom. After Everett rails against the system he crashes drunk, ends up jailed, and learns through confinement the cost of guaranteed security. The tale ends with the father leaving the jail and hinting at a future lesson.

Chipmunk Everett Covington Barrow Dining Room Havana Mr. Chipmunk Son Pop Sport Chipmunks

No deed record found for Washington's Block 13 public square

Ramblings and remnants review county and city records to determine ownership of Block 13 the public square. The examination finds no deed or transfer for Block 13 across multiple transfer books, suggesting the block remained public property without private title or formal deed to city or county.

Washington Central Park Court House Carris Harriet Coulter Fred Bourgeois Washington Town

Letter From Detroit Brother Revisits Old North Iowa Alley

Mrs. Russell Goodin shares a note from Jacob R Squire of Detroit a longtime resident who recalls health issues in recent years and his youth in Washington He mentions reading about the Caseys on North Iowa avenue and recalling the Casey livery barn in a winter and spring of 1902 1903 He says he once stabled his pony at Caseys drove drummers and transported Charles Reeves to cry sales and Gib Bailey to buy locally.

Jay Carris Seth Carris Washington County Board of Supervisors Frank Brindley Tooman al Roe Jacob Zeigler Casey Hervey Bell Amos Rankins Peter Berdo Hebner’s Monument John Kos Russell Goodin Jacob R. Squire Detroit Washington Caseys North Iowa Avenue Charles Reeves

Washington Evening Journal publication details and rates

The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including R. E. Shannon as Managing Editor and Dave R. Elder as Business Manager. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sundays plus Christmas and July 4th and provides subscription rates by carrier in Washington and by mail in Iowa and outside Iowa.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ass Audit Bureau of Circulations

Republicans Open Missing Voters Bureau in Iowa

Des Moines IDPA reports Iowa Republicans launched a missing voters bureau aiming to locate 622,968 eligible voters before the November election. State Sen. Alden Doud leads district sessions described as sales meetings to mobilize GOP supporters, with county chairs and Young Republicans training on registration, voting law, and field organization.

Des Moines IDPA Iowa Republican GOP Alden. Doud Douds Doud Republican League Republican League of Women Voters Washington David Livingston Towa Missouri Oklahoma Illinois Gertrude Willharm Sumner Krissie Watts Jefferson Leroy McGinnish Marshalltown Lorena Hanson Woodward Gerald Bogan Burlington Ottumwa Atlantic

Shelton Gang Killings Stir Illinois Farmers to Fear

Farmers in Fairfield Illinois fear for safety as the Shelton clan history of vendetta and recent killings continues to unsettle the Pond Creek area. Big Carl Shelton's 1947 murder sparked a long feud with multiple shootings. Local residents debate whether outsiders or internal disputes fueled the violence, while the Sheltons defend their home and roots.

Shelton Ilinois United Press Fairfield Ill Big Carl Shelton Southern Illinois Carl Sheltons Shelton Boys Big Earl Dalta Pond Creek Agnes Shelton

Elegant Gravy for Steaks From Onion Thickener

Boil two onions and press through a sieve to create a rich onion base. Use the strained onion for thickening and flavor enhancement of steaks.

Calves Digest Digestive Upsets Colostrum Myth Studied

Calves show no digestive upset from colostrum the first milk after calving and can transition abruptly from whole milk to colostrum without diarrhea or discomfort, challenging farmer beliefs.

Biggest Acorns On Guadalupe Island

The Acorns Oaks on Guadalupe Island Mexico's westernmost possession lie 180 miles southwest of San Diego California and bear the largest known acorns measuring two inches in diameter.

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