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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1948
Page
8
In a newsroom scene set after press time, veteran Joe searches for a bathing beach shot as beaches reopen after winter. A rival holds the favorable image. Pop Darrin quips about the cold water while editors decide what to print. The tale centers on newsroom banter and a photographer’s misadventure.
A wartime photographer recalls sneaking a shot of the restricted Port Arthur from a ship at sea. He describes deception, encounters with a Japanese photographer, and a ruined 56 exposure film that told the tale. He frames the act as part of a broader prewar effort to capture truth despite censorship.
In a tense reminiscence a witness recalls how a photographer tapped a spy magazine and captured the moment the subject passed out. The speaker admits knowledge of the act but questions how the spy learned the photographer took the pictures.
Admitted yesterday are Mrs. Troy Sellman Keota surgical Mrs. H O Banks 122 E Washington medical Betty Lou Harras Harper surgical Mrs Ivan Hahn route 4 surgical Dismissed yesterday include Mrs David Riley E Pleasant Plain and son Mrs Grant Haimston route 4 Gary Joseph and Larry Joseph Mrs Ralph Beauchamp Crawfordsville Today Mrs L K Trask 414 W 2nd Velma Hertig Wayland Anna Mae Kiefer Keota Mrs Ella Crawford Ainsworth.
Local list of St Patrick’s Day dances and matinees at City Hall and State Theatre with prices and times. Visits to family in Ainsworth Fairfield and Wuapella noted along with travel to Arenzville Des Moines and Monmouth Illinois. Community gossip covers guests, dog show, and Betty Crocker cake recipe promotion.
Community activities include visits among Fuhr and Burger families in Geneseo Illinois and Sigourney Iowa. Martha Davis Leota Fishburn nursing students in Des Moines and University of Iowa band member Little John tour western Illinois. Tax reminders and local travel to Des Moines and Chicago noted.
In Riverside on March 15 the closing-out sale of the late Mrs. Mary Armbruster estate, conducted by her son Leonard as administrator, showed solid demand. Broad sows brought 99 dollars, fall pigs 25 to 50, Milch cows 165 to 200, nores 200, chickens 1.5 to 1.65, a tractor 1000 dollars, and an older model 300 dollars. auctioneers Kennard and Cray and the Peoples Bank as clerk.
Davenport visitors Mr and Mrs Ralph Martin spent the weekend. J D Dayton reports a serious operation for D W Dayton at Iowa Lutheran Hospital Des Moines last week. His son Daryl, a three year Navy veteran, was home during the operation and the Dayton family hopes for his swift return home. The family resides at 1519 Wilson Avenue Des Moines. Mr Dayton, formerly a local, is a conductor on the Rocket line between Des Moines and Kansas City. The Daytons are well known in Washington.
Isabelle Combs a teacher in West Chester announces engagement to Melvin Booth former West Chester resident. The couple’s betrothal became known at a February 22 birthday dinner for Isabelle’s father James Combs. A surprise envelope on the father’s plate revealed the engagement and the ring was found in the centerpiece by Mrs. Leland Sheetz.
Miss Combs a longtime 4 H active leader of the Jolly Joker group will wed after school ends in spring. Attendees include James Combs Mr and Mrs John Combs and family Mr and Mrs Leland Sheetz and family Mrs O P Booth Esther Booth and other honorees.
Defective wiring was blamed for a fire that destroyed the city grade school in Orange City Iowa. Firemen dynamited walls of the north wing, the only remaining section after three hours of fighting by Orange City Shelton and Alton crews.
Wading and hunting use requires soles at least one inch thick to protect feet. The guidance emphasizes sturdy construction for safety in water and rugged terrain.
The first wheel cultivator was patented in 1846 by Nathan Ide of Shelby New York.
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