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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1952
Page
5
A compilation of opinion snippets laments politics and booster zeal while noting town development plans at Townsley Park. It references Eisenhower and Harriman commentary, a livestock exhibit barn, and hopes for a new county recreational center alongside local civic life.
A Flower Show page continues with the largest collection of peonies and iris entries. Notable colors include white cream yellow red copper lavender purple pink and bi color varieties. The display features single stalks and impressions of Siberian iris alongside vivid color pairings.
Rest collection of named roses and perennials including Division 501 Roses with multiple colors and types. Highlights mention Red Pink Hybrid Teas White Bi color, Yellow, Moss Old Roses, and climbers. Perennials list includes Anehasa Aquiligia Ceolnumb and Campanula with single and double forms.
A catalog entry lists specimens including one flowering shrub two flowering trees and four flowering vines with unclassified items. The brief notes categorize plant types and quantities in a horticultural record.
Describes various flower arrangements including miniatures under six inches, table centerpieces with candles, side table or buffet setups, and green and white themes. Lists principal flower types such as peonies iris roses and shrubs, with notes on containers, novelty designs, and table service options for dinner luncheon and breakfast settings.
A display featuring a Wild Flower arrangement and a Rock Garden in miniature alongside arrangements for the living room. Includes potted plants with blooming African Violets showcased for the junior department.
A light and dark violet color pair described as a novelty item. The listing highlights two tones labeled Light Violet and Dark Violet, marketed as a color set for decorative use. No additional details on usage or price provided.
American officials cling to hope a truce can be negotiated to end the Korean police action begun two years ago. Talks at Panmunjom are deadlocked over prisoner exchanges but experts think the Communists may concede on the issue after exploiting Koje island prison incidents for propaganda.
Mr. and Mrs WT A Michels and Mr. and Mrs W B Dupuis joined 40th anniversary celebrations for Mr and Mrs BH Pierce on Evergreen farm south of Columbus Junction. Mrs Pierce long active in Republican politics and currently 18 state president of the Iowa Council of Republican Women. Carl House of Perry visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Elwin Lewis. Mrs House and Mrs Lewis are sisters.
Davis Creek May 27 A surprise birthday party was given for Mrs Lamont Duwa at her home last Tuesday evening. Guests included Leroy O Connor Patrick and others. Sunday a trip to Richmond to visit Clifferd Duwe. Texans seen on the farm reported foxes causing damage.
Haskins locals report social visits and travels as Mrs. Clara Godlove records events. Olive Moore returns to Crawfordsville after three weeks with the Booth sisters. Washington visitor May Hopengardner stays two days. Ethel and Vivian Booth visit Mrs. Godlove. Hopengardner heads home via Iowa City. Ethel and Vivian Booth dine with Mrs. Godlove. Mrs. M. T. Coon helps. Ed Murphy family go to Bath Ohio for a relative's funeral.
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