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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1952
Page
7
Sid and Barbara Moore bring a vaudeville style vet act featuring Beeswax the mule and 5 Old English Sheep dogs. The family performs at rodeos and fairs nationwide, with stops including Madison Square Garden, and plans tours through mid October from their Tucson home.
Fort Madison reporters announce a new act for the Fort Madison Square Garden Rodeo lineup. The Moore family with trick mule Beeswax promise fun and action during the September 5 6 7 rodeo weekend.
Iowa science teachers at a Lake Okoboji workshop heard extension specialists from Iowa State College argue that aggressive insect and weed control could raise crop production and ease food shortage concerns. The program covered atomic energy, radiation dangers, and fluorine effects on health, sponsored by the State University of Iowa, Iowa State College, and Iowa State Teachers College.
Iowa State College Agricultural Engineering Field Day showcased labor saving equipment for farming chores. Floyd Andre noted progress in production labor saving tech and urged lighter structures, efficient electricity use, and newer dairy housing as farms electrify. Demonstrations included corn crusher team project and two way terracer with plastic drainage, plus fence material testing and seven corn dryers.
Pilotburg notes a power outage after a night of rain and hail. Electric stoves milking machines separators and water pumps are useless while residents adapt and prepare for deep freeze and canning. Local social events include Mrs Wayne Stransky hosting the Ladies Aid Society July 3 with a silent auction.
Funeral services for John A. Huston, age 80, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Olds church. He was formerly an employee of the Spahn and Rose Lumber Co. Survived by one daughter Mrs Sam J. Miller of Olds and three sons John, Basil, and Arch, with Arch in Phoenix, and he is grandfather of Mrs. Do... Vousting of Washington. The article notes community events and visits nearby.
The note records visits by Soreness to Mrs. Aliie Oldfield’s Thursday June 19 and calls on Mrs. Oldfield’s sister Mrs. Ola Knotts, Mrs. Opal Eldridge, and Maw Stran sky. It references a California obituary for Mrs. Bessie Mae MeCommas Barcus who died May 16, born in the area, with surviving husband, a son, and two brothers Harry of Dows Iowa and Elder J W MeCommas.
Hugh Marshall 55 of Des Moines died in a two car head on crash on a viaduct on Highway 6 Iowa. His wife Ruth was critically injured and their Marine son A H Marshall was also hurt returning from Korea. Norman Norfleet of Ames suffered injuries in the other vehicle.
Fashion notes reveal spectator pumps with deeper leather cutouts for a decorative effect. Handbags pair in smooth white leather with dark leather trim to complement the shoes.
UN fighter bombers blasted enemy troop concentrations and a large truck yard. They also hit the Citi zen Reservoir power plant for the fourth time, with Marine fliers from the USS Bataan reporting enemy troops in open bivouac and heavy anti aircraft fire. Direct hits were claimed on the Chosen power plant and a truck depot near Wonsan.
Sen Robert A. Taft argued that his main obstacle to the Republican nomination is the belief that he cannot win. He said the anti Taft stance is the only effective argument and noted he has about half of the convention delegates pledged. He spoke after a Charlottesville trip and a University of Virginia appearance. The convention has 1206 votes and requires all to nominate.
Des Moines AFSC office collects clothing and shoes for overseas relief. For two years the Des Moines office processed about 3000 pounds monthly, with demand remaining high despite recent declines.
The Des Moines office forwards what it receives to the AFSC warehouse in Philadelphia where items are sorted baled and shipped overseas to meet demand at the destination.
A contemplative quotation from Henry Ward Beecher about a smile as a light in the window of the face, signaling that the heart is at home. It reflects a warm, human view of welcome and belonging.
Household goods and equipment sale on July 7 at 903 Fast Washington starting 11 90 a m. Another sale on July 9 at 1114 Fast Main Street starting 1 30 p m. Also weekly livestock sales listed at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Kalona and Ollie Livestock Exchange Kalona Iowa.
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