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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1952
Page
4
Editorial excerpts blend observations on love at first sight politics flower shows and tax policy noting Ike’s restraint in campaigns praising civic responsibility and a call to improve access to a public timber tract while criticizing price controls on potatoes and supply distortions.
Ninety nine alumni gathered Friday evening at the schoolhouse for the West Chester Aloament association round-up with a western theme. Leland Griggs presided over the business meeting as Brandin’ time. Bob Stout served as foreman toastmaster and Mary Ann Peiffer led a singing of Range Tunes.
United States forest fires increased about 11 percent in 1949 while total area burned fell short of 1948 levels. The year saw roughly 193,774 fires burning about 15,397,000 acres, a rise in fires but not in total burned area.
Youngsters from the Methodist Sunday School presented the annual Children Day program at the church. Keith Parcell announced the program which featured a piano solo Way side Chapel by Mary Lou Stemmns, numerous numbers by the church band, and performances by nursery and Little Stars classes. Res. Lloyd Bauer said evening services would be suspended until further notice and the Comrades class party would be held Tuesday at the Stephens home.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission announces a petition by Standard Oil Company to construct maintain and operate pipelines for gas and motor fuels across public highways and waterways in the state. The filing seeks authority to lay rail lines and related facilities for transportation and distribution.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission schedules a public hearing for June 24 1952 at 4 00 PM in Des Moines to consider a private property pipeline path of about 2.2 miles across townships 7 north range nine west in Washington and adjacent counties. Objections must be filed in triplicate at least five days before the hearing and may be represented by a duly authorized party.
North Korea's Communist High Command sent a note to General Clark demanding immediate resumption of truce talks after a three day pause. Peiping Radio reported the message urged UN delegates to return to Panmunjom to renew negotiations and warned of potential moves if not.
One hundred former pupils and teachers of the Indian Creek school attended the annual reunion held Sunday afternoon at the school. A 12:50 basket dinner preceded a program with readings, piano selections, songs, and trumpet solos. Prizes went to four attendees. oldest woman and man were identified, with distance records noted for Ruth Dunbar Pollett and Sylvester Mineart.
Dan Guy serves as chairman with Lyle Bower as vice chairman and Veda Gary as secretary and treasurer, organizing a reunion committee with these core officers.
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