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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

5

Labor bills and public mood in postwar politics

A column mix notes on Truman tax and labor bills, criticism of labor restraints, and calls for displaying truth against communism. It cites Hoover on fighting communism, warns against vigilante actions, and comments on Doukhobor conduct in Canada, school discipline, and changing job markets with wage trends and teacher demand.

Truman House Senate J. Edgar Hoover FBI America Mr. Hoover KKK

Mirth and Mischief in a Patchwork Page

A quirky collection features Bobby Burns verse on a meek mouse as a subject of gentle pity and a schoolboy’s comic monologue about a modern mother’s vitamins. A humorous mismatched anecdote follows a man who learns a missing penny can yield another check.

Weights of Mary Ned Annie and cousins puzzle

Mary weighs 30 pounds which is half Ned and a third of Annie. Equations from the six triples yield Ned 60 pounds, Annie 90 pounds, Terry 45, Perry 45, Ted 30, Fred 60, Nanny 60, Fanny 15. Total solution distributes weights among all eight individuals.

Mary Ned Annie Terry Perry Ted Fred Nanny Fanny Munuay

Young Diplomat Falls for Ice Cream in Dishes Scene

Frankie Morton almost causes a mess while juggling dishes to impress Eunice as Mrs. Morton admonishes him. A quiet family Memorial Day at Weyland is noted along with local visits and church activities involving the Christner and Davison families.

Sam Frankie Eunice Mrs. Morton

Defrosting Refrigerator Guide Cites Frost Thickness Rule

The manual instructs defrosting before frost reaches a quarter inch thickness. It emphasizes regular inspection to prevent ice buildup and maintain efficient cooling. Monitor frost depth and schedule defrosting accordingly.

North Prairie Flower Family Guests at Crawfordsville Dinner

North Prairie Flower by Mrs. Arthur J. Davison notes family gatherings as Ensign and Mrs. Dale W. Davison Brenda visit Memphis Teen and Mr. and Mrs. Hower Davison with Phyllis Erma and Jimmie dine with Arthur Davison. Claire Neff and family were evening callers.

Junior Patterson Robert Christner Wiener Roost Oiday Lexington Church Arthur Davison Burdette Joe Christners Virgil Aldrich Wayland Della Christiver Donna Joe Christier Homer Davisons Way Jand Della Christner Jove Christners Emerson Witting Ottumwa Joe Christner Robert and Lee Cedar Rapids John Dill Hulme Mrs Klinger Indianapolis Indianna Charlene Gingerich Betty and Ardith Davison Arthur J. Davison North Prairie Flower da Bales Crawfordsville Ensign Dale W. Davison Brenda Memphis Hower Davison Phyllis Erma Jimmie Claire Neff

Room Color Schemes Favor Warm Tones with Cool Accents

The color plan for any room on the farm home emphasizes a base of warm colors with cool accents, or a cool palette highlighted by warm touches, to create a balanced yet inviting atmosphere.

West Chester Locals Visit Guests and Local Business Change

West Chester residents host guests from Waukegan Illinois Iron New Jersey and New York visiting Oakville Nebr and Madison Wisconsin during a week of family gatherings. Lacey Raines of Oskaloosa buys the Lucille Nicola sandwich shop and will take possession on Saturday June 7.

West Chester Will Reif Bill Bennett Waukegan Ill Bennett Grace Betty Griggs Walter Leet Harold Leet Iron New Jersey Floyd Kirnon Oakville Nebr Phillip Allen New York H. W. Luers Keith Statler Madison Wisc Roberta Lueis Roberta Madison Setue Walter Dokes Freshwaters Lacey Raines Oskaloosa Lucille Nicola

Automatic boiler water supply device urged

An article advises installing a device in steam heating plants that automatically maintains the correct water level. It stops water flow when the level becomes dangerously low to prevent boiler shutdowns and damage.

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