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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1948
Page
5
Riverside news covers completion of H. and H. Electric Co. REA line work, with Ollie Sprague directing. Community members visit Washington and Des Moines, and a birth announced for Karen Wig. Riverside High loses to Lone Tree 49 to 24 in sectional play.
The text notes Harold Kauffman and his wife, with Ralph Kauffman and wife, visiting Des Moines and Ogden. The land man has been located at Little Rock for twenty four years, with the Kauffmans described as business visitors on Thursday.
In Wayland on March 1 Harry Wenger of Owatonna Minnesota visited Blooming ton with his sister Esther Wenger R N of Bloomington and their parents Mr and Mrs Joe T Wenger. They and relatives recorded hymns sung by the Wenger siblings. Their father who turns 80 on March 1 also made a record. Also noted is the arrival of a grandson Robert Dee Wagler born Feb 5 to Mr and Mrs Earless Wagler Archbold Ohio and that Dr Hoyt R Allen of Little Rock Arkansas was elected president of the Middle South Postgraduate Medical Assembly in New Orleans.
The Magna Charta or great charter signed by King John in 1215 at Runnymeade is hailed as a milestone in English history for establishing written rights of justice and property limiting monarchical power.
Vice Admiral Arthur Radford is appointed to the post of vice chief of naval operations, replacing the outgoing officer. The decision comes as the Navy reorganizes its top leadership to strengthen strategic command and readiness.
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