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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1949
Page
2
Weldon Coe, a Wakefield Nebraska farmer, who had been missing for three weeks, wired relatives from Las Vegas New Mexico on Tuesday saying he would arrive home today. The report notes he had been in Nevada and wired his family from there.
In Sioux City two men abducted a man, forced him into a car, and released him in Utah. They took 400 dollars in cash and a 6775 dollar check. Mrs. Coe has not heard from her husband for three weeks after an intended meeting in Sioux City and has stopped payment on the check.
A four-alarm fire in Minneapolis's loop district destroyed five businesses and forced 40 hotel guests from their rooms. Damage is estimated around 500000 dollars. One firefighter was hospitalized in poor condition with smoke inhalation. two others were treated for minor injuries as crews fought the blaze from midnight until about 6 a.m.
Des Moines reports six round the state clinics will run from March 28 to April 2 to cut heavy farm losses caused by weeds. The program aims to boost weed management and protect crop yields across multiple counties.
Mrs Sam Rich of Wayland mistook a basement door for an outside door early Monday and fell the full length of the stairs breaking a leg above the knee. She was taken by Zehr ambulance to Henry County Hospital. Other local notes mention health, visits, and the upcoming farm clinics led by the chambers of commerce and extension service with several speaker lineups across Iowa towns.
A dairyman should prioritize the health and condition of his cows as a foundational practice. Early attention to feed, ventilation, and overall well being supports milk yield and herd stability.
Mrs. D White reports steady Amboy life with local farming families, pig farming at 230 pigs, new equipment purchases, visits to Cedar Falls and Iowa City ball games, and social events including 4-H, church and a seat of district music contest in Union township.
Audrey Long co stars with Rory Calhoun in Sigmund Neufeld adventure romance Miraculous Journey a Film Classics Cinecolor production showing at Fox Theatre Friday March 18 with chicken dinners noon at Hat Ties Coffee Car. Long's best acting showcase since her earlier breakthrough as a blind girl in the Belgian Congo film crash."
Columbus Junction report shows the Music Mothers group netted 65 dollars from a refreshment and lunch room event held Saturday. Martha Butler notes the fundraiser supported community activities as readers learn about the sale and proceeds.
Gov William Beardsley signed four measures in Des Moines on March 17. The actions increase the state soil conservation commission to seven members and authorize a pipeline easement from the Santa Fe right of way at Fort Madison penitentiary to Sinclair Refining Co. The acts allow distressed schools to incur debt with voter consent to upgrade athletic fields and change the name of the hospital for epileptics.
Rosemary club bridge day at Mrs. Clive Gray home featured four tables. Mrs. Ray Bell posted the high score while low scorer was Mrs. Charles Rothlisberger. Mrs. George Horn won the lucky prize. Rosalie Hysell attended as a guest. President Mrs. John Cherry led a business meeting that voted $5 to the Red Cross. hostess duties were shared by the guest. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Foster will host the next meeting.
Braden club members and families hosted a potluck at the Crawfordsville schoolhouse to honor new families. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Suter and son and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Paisley and family with entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. Myral Smith. About 40 attended.
A notice notes the transfer of a school for feeble-minded from Wood Ward to Woodward State Hospital and School, outlining the relocation as an administrative change.
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