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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1949
Page
4
The piece criticizes judicial corruption, praises mechanical progress, and argues for federal reorganizational reforms. It cites Lind say C. Warren and the Hoover Commission, warns against bureaucratic waste, and mocks Soviet claims while defending American ingenuity and free enterprise.
The Wellman case, tried in a dull district court, ended with a not guilty verdict after both sides presented witnesses from the tavern incident. Judge Patterson maintained strict order and adherence to Iowa law as defense and prosecution argued legal points.
A resident recalls a shaggy goat scavenging garbage near a market alley in town and muses on goats roaming streets of old Washington. The note then shifts to receiving nylon fishing lines and a weather based fishing meter from a New York firm, gifted by president Robert E O Connell, with a 1949 calendar on the back.
In the YWCA league the Pepperettes beat the She-Wolves 30 to 14 as Jane Tanner and Joanna Krabill score eight in the final quarter. Tanner led all scorers with 17. Ruth Shaffer led the She-Wolves with eight before fouling out in the third. In the second game Donna Reim's late basket gave the Hoopers a 30 to 28 win over the Mixerettes, who led 25 to 20 after three quarters. Reim totaled 24 of the Hoopers 30 points.
Barbara Davison's Modernettes won their first junior high girls YWCA league game after school, 16 to 7, borrowing McConnell from the 4%ers who scored 10 points. Redling added six, while Ardythe Wead led Rhythm Gals with four and Graf had three.
Iowa City March 16 The Newton Davenport clash opens the first round of the state high school basketball tournament. Ottumwa meets Fort Dodge in a AA game. Moorhead faces Charles City and McGregor meets Diagonal. Winners advance to the eight-team quarterfinals with Waverly Winfield Forest City and Ankeny already through.
A renowned advertising expert states that salesmanship is the ability to make people want what they already need. The quote emphasizes psychology in convincing consumers to seek essential goods.
The narrator fondly recounts childhood fishing in Michigan. He describes finding a bamboo pole, line and hook, and trying for fish in Pine River behind his home. Only a single fish, identified as red horse, was caught, and he stopped fishing thereafter.
Garden department members elected new officers led by Mrs MceCreeny as president with Mrs Ralph Mauer as assistant leader and Mrs Hichard Shipton as secretary treasurer A memorial arboretum plan and clean up days were announced plus a Marguerita Tarr talk at the YMUA The May meeting will feature a white elephant and plant sale
Kalona ABC Club hosted Norma June Te Bockhorst for a Monday evening gathering with Rook at two tables and prizes for Mrs. Reese Thusler Mrs. Lyle Fry and Mrs. Eugene Way. Other guests included Mrs. Vernon Hlartzler Mrs Willis W Gingerich Vera Strickler and Marie Jackson. In Ainsworth eleven D AP club members met at Mrs Robert Miksch home with Stain Removers as the roll call topic and refreshments served. In Dayton Grove area supper guests at the Crone Crawe homes included Al Crone Richard Weeks Alvin Kephart and Sara Jane. Five tables of pinochle were played at the Klopfstein home with low scores for Mrs Homer Brinning and Andy Augustine and high for Mrs Paul Harvey and Don Sheetz. Deborah Brenneman Janet Augustine Cecelia Klopfenstein and Bonnie Brinning assisted.
Sunday dinner guests at the Buel Fortney home included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Heartman and Terry, reporting a quiet family gathering with guests in attendance at the residence.
Mrs. Earl Bickford presented Exceptional Clothes for the Average Woman with deputies modeling outfits by Mrs. Clarence Jacobs Mrs. T C Davis Mrs. Homer Birney and Mrs William Sitter. Club officers and guests numbered 24 as plans and committees for federation events were announced and refreshments served.
After a Sunday noon church visit, Cora Hopping returned to a house filled with guests and food for a birthday surprise. Guests included the Hoppings, the Gerts, and numerous other relatives from Riverside and nearby towns in a festive gathering.
A brief note classifies the Texas bobwhite as a smaller bird compared to the bobwhite found in the northwest. The item focuses on size distinction and regional naming.
Thirty members attended a guild cooperative dinner Tuesday evening at the church. Mrs. George Pauls led the dinner committee with Mrs. Maurice Live Mrs. Leonard Kobesn and Lisle Glass burner also serving. After dinner a movie Touching the Untouchables was shown and reports from various committees were heard.
Mrs Perry Sloan of Thief River Falls Minnesota who lost five of her six children in a house fire was reported in critical condition. The blaze gutted the home and authorities investigated causes as the mother fought for recovery.
A stove fire at a Middle River home forced 10 year old Harold Sloan to seek help. His feet were frozen from the blaze but doctors say the injuries are not serious. The fire began yesterday and the family was evacuated without further harm.
The Dark Past director Rudy Mate at the State Theatre explains a technique to reveal a killer’s subconscious. The 1948 film stars William Holden, Nina Foch and Lee J. Cobb, and uses inverted negatives to show oppressive inner drives, creating stark black and white contrasts for dramatic effect.
In a note on animal features, it states that the eyes of the fox possess vertical pupils rather than round ones, a distinctive adaptation highlighted for animal vision.
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