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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1947
Page
4
By Order of R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court in Washington Iowa the order is dated June 30 1947 and bears the court seal R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court Merk
Ames Iowa June 30 price of Iowa farm land rose eight dollars per acre in six months to about 157 per acre based on input from appraisers loan officers and brokers at a soil management and land valuation course at Iowa State College Top land gained nine dollars per acre while poor land rose two dollars per acre Murray Iowa State College economist notes buyers seek well located land with good improvements and cautions buyers as prices reach high levels with reports of sales at 275 to 290 per acre
The Washington Evening Journal lists Shannon & Co as publishers with R F Shannon as managing editor Dave R Eider as business manager Bruce C Ciwden as news editor and W J Shannon as advertising manager. The paper, published afternoons except Sunday, is a second class matter under March 30 1879 and is part of the Inland Daily Press Association Iowa Daily Press Association and other bureaus. Subscription rates show weekly carrier and yearly options within Washington and outside zones.
Murray, a farm economist, cautions that many farmers may take on more land and debt as incomes stay low. He expects lower incomes to persist and believes farmers will avoid using savings to buy land, instead investing in farmsteads and improving living conditions.
Hollywood crews faced major challenges for MGM's The Sea of Grass. Actors Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn endured cattle stampedes while technicians hunted longhorn cattle and period props across several western states. The hunt yielded 50 foot tamarisk trees, Conestoga wagons, 200 six shooters, 48 trunks, a locomotive and five rail cars to recreate the era.
The article argues that individual driver attitude drives accident rates more than regulation or engineering. It highlights speed as the leading fatal factor, notes that many felonies occur when speeding under or around limits, and stresses self discipline, respect for law, and consistent behind the wheel judgment as the safeguard against crashes.
Merrimac residents share Sunday visits with the Earl and Frank Smith families. The Delmer Crib home hosts Mary and Karen Kientz. Margarete Baldosier and son Dale visit the Carl Amrine home, and Max Baldosier with daughter spend Friday with Dave Baldosier. Mrs. Carl Amrine on sick list last week. The Alliman family in Wayland hosts Ernest Hinkle Sr and kin. Willard Leoffier family visit Junior Kientz. John Baldosier and family call on Margarete Baldo sier and Dale.
The guide describes using a pressure cooker to render lard. Put ground fat in the cooker with one to two cups of water. Cook at 15 pounds pressure for one hour, then an extra 30 minutes with the lid off.
The article states that visual rejections are the third leading cause of rejection for service members. It notes screening processes and implications for recruitment and readiness.
Kay Vacha of Washington Iowa, a senior in the kindergarten primary B A program at the Iowa State Teachers College, has been elected president of the national educational fraternity Kappa Delta Pi. Also serving are Elberta Lutz of Vinton as vice president Dorothy Donnelly of Keokuk as secretary and Hanel Veith of Keokuk as treasurer.
Sealed bids due 2 p m July 14 1947 for furnishing materials and work on a new boiler water piping fixtures at the U S P O Washington Iowa per PB-DIV-5 dated March 25 1947 and drawings and general conditions Sept 15 1942 addendum May 15 1944. Buy at custodian or division engineer K L Hullsick Kansas City MO June 24 1947.
District Court of Washington County Iowa to all interested parties. The last will and testament of Lottie Sampson deceased dated March 4 1946 7 has been filed opened and read. A hearing to prove the instrument is set for July 7 1947 at 9 00 A M at the Washington County Court House before the District Court or clerk.
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