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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1950

Page

3

Sunshine bearer Mary Jo Weston brings small town news

Havre June 28 report from Mrs. Lewis Hering notes Mary Jo Weston and her brother Larry deliver a weekly news letter with bright smiles and blue eyes. Many neighbors visit, share farm tasks, and host steak fries and strawberry help as Westons, Masons, Eisele and others keep a busy social calendar.

Lewis Hering Havre Mary Jo Weston Larry Juanita Judy J. W. Nebergall Mason Home Walter Mullen Clyde Mason Fred Eisele Lee Chester Cherryholmes Larl Ferguson Crawfordsville Lisle Herings

Local nuptial anniversaries and birthday wishes

Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. R. H. McCleery, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Witthoft, and Mr. and Mrs. John Hindahl on their wedding anniversaries. Also wished a Happy Birthday to Mrs. Troy Forinash, Rodney Campbell, Harriet Kunik, Myra Jane Edmondson, and Lawrence Whisler of West Chester.

R. H. McCleery Arthur J. Witthoft John Hindahl Troy Forinash West Chester Rodney Campbell Harriet Kunik Myra Jane Edmondson Lawrence Whisler

Drew Pearson Addresses Oskaloosa Crowd at Centennial

Washington columnist Drew Pearson praised Truman for Korea policy at the Oskaloosa Herald Centennial opening. He predicted Truman would not run in 1952 and told about 4,000 attendees that the week would be among the most momentous in history, warning it could lead to World War II or other global outcomes.

Oskaloosa Drew Pearson Washington Truman Pearson Oskaloosa Herald

Pearson predicts Russia backs down and Vinson for Democratic ticket

The report quotes Pearson foreseeing Russia retreating in the present crisis and argues he believes Russia cannot be conquered by arms but by internal strife. It notes he mentioned Justice Fred Vinson as a possible head of the Democratic ticket after predicting Truman would not run again.

Russia Pearson Supreme Court Fred Vinson Mr. Truman

Lights in Hog Houses Show No Fattening Advantage

Reports from two experiment stations find no benefit from artificial lighting in hog fattening houses. Observers note hogs consume substantial feed at night even without lights.

Tennis instruction invites Lincoln school players Thursday

High school students and young adults are urged to attend the next group tennis class on the new Lincoln school court Thursday at 5 30 PM. Marie Blattner YWCA recreation director also announced softball league girls can practice with equipment available at Lincoln school practice field Thursday evening at o'clock.

Lincoln School Marie Blattner YWCA

Iowa Ranks 49th in Reporting Among States and Territories

Warin reported Iowa stood 49th among states and territories reporting with figures showing up to fifty five percent. The data highlights lag in reporting compared to other regions.

Iowa Warin

Iowa in Anchor Spot In U. S. Bond Drive

Iowa's share of the wartime bond drive reached 40.36 percent of its 50 million dollar quota as Roger F. Warin, Iowa bond director, reported progress and urged continued effort. He warned that campaigns must be stepped up in the drive to fund United States savings bonds.

Iowa Des Moines United States Savings Roger F. Warin

Great Rift Valley stretch across region described

The Great Rift Valley extends from northern Syria through eastern Africa toward the continent's south. It cradles the Jordan valley the Dead Sea the Gulf of Aqaba the Red Sea and a chain of Ethiopian lakes and Africa's great lakes.

Great Rift Valley Syria Africa Jordan Valley Dead Sea Gulf of Aqaba Red Sea Ethiopia East Africa

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