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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1948
Page
3
Dr. Fred E. Miller presented the film Huckleberry Finn to Washington Rotarians during the Monday luncheon at the YMCA. Guests introduced included Robert L. Robinson from Ames, visiting for two months to support county 4 H clubs, Ralph Bauer and son in law Robert Demartini from Schenectady, and H. R. Bisby of Garland Texas.
The Washington Lumber and Fuel Co held a Sunday picnic for managers helpers and families from different wards. Charles W. Gabriel president of United Lumber Co attended along with Clarence Quakenbush general manager and guests from Clinton. Nearly all yards except two were represented. A hot cafeteria dinner and photos followed by social time lasted until about 4 50 p m.
The barn owl, known for hunting rats and mice, reportedly consumes its own body weight in food during a single night, reflecting its high metabolic needs and nocturnal predatory behavior.
Swedish scientist Gustaf de Laval completed his first steam turbine in 1882 marking a milestone in turbine engineering and thermodynamics for industrial power and propulsion applications.
LeRoy Evans son of Mrs. Jere Evans is showing improvement after serious injuries in the Hesseltine airplane crash on June 13. He remains a patient at University hospital Iowa City. Local notices also report travel, family visits, and church events including a Presbyterian entertainment and regional clergy meetings.
The June meeting of the Presbyterian church Calendar was held Thursday afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs. J. Fred Moore and Mrs. E. C. Gentzler as hostesses. Richard Thomas reported on the Presbyterian General Assembly in Seattle and visits to Rev. W. Z. Allen in Seattle and relatives in Wymore Nebraska. The annual children’s day program occurred Sunday at the Columbus City Methodist church under superintendent Mrs. Rena Pratt.
Harold E. Stassen denied reports he would accept second place on the Republican ticket while campaigners dismissed the talk as mere chatter. He acknowledged being surprised by Col. McCormick’s statement that Vandenberg or Taft could be considered as running mates.
Elisha Gray in 1871 sends music from Milwaukee to Chicago using his harmonic telegraph, a pioneering experiment in long distance audio transmission. The demonstration highlighted early telecommunication concepts and the potential for transmitting musical signals between cities.
Marines defeat West Chester 9 to 4 behind 14 hits and strong pitching by Art Brown while holding opponents to four singles. In the second game V F W tops LS A 17 to 7 as Dick Dawson limits the opposing lineup and his team explodes for nine runs in the second inning.
By the authority of a writ of general execution the sheriff will auction a Ford two door automobile canvas and other property at the courthouse in Washington Iowa on July 10 1948 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The sale starts at 2:00 p.m. and is against Claude Dickerson and Mrs. Claude Dickerson at the suit of Madora Patterson doing business as Wilson Coal Company.
Washington and Morning Sun sit tied for first after week one in the Four County Girls Softball league. Washington hosts Columbus Junction Thursday at 7 30 after Y W C A Mixers practice at Lincoln school Monday 6 p m.
Tonight at 7:30 the Cubs meet Troop A in a regularly scheduled league game on Greenfield. The Columbus Junction VFW unable to attend Washington tonight cancels plans for a Sunday tourney playoff at Armory Field, but fans expect action in the Cubs Troop clash.
The Koshare Indian Dancers from La Junta Colorado plan an authentic exhibit at Mt Pleasant on Thursday June 24. The group known for Sioux Kiowa and Caddo dances will arrive with heavy makeup and headdresses and require up to three hours for stage preparation depending on cast size.
A brief notice lists Jown Robert W. Fillmore as Deputy with dates June 25 and July mentioned. The fragment provides limited details on the appointment timing and scope.
Each dancer uses his own face design with a five dollar average makeup cost per show. The event is sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America Henry County district of the Southeastern Town Council, with tickets sold for the McMillan park performance.
In 1947 Lift Insurance reports death benefits paid on more than 500000 lives. About half the deceased were under age 60 and about half were over 60.
Chicago and North Western railway forestry agents report more than 2,500 non wood patent attempts in the past half century failed to economically or effectively replace timber in railroad ties. The finding underscores timber as the leading material for ties despite technological efforts.
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