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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1948
Page
4
A diary like piece recalls nights in a sanitarium as the author learns to read time by light in windows and factory noises. A gray squirrel becomes a quiet companion, visiting a lonely elderly patient each morning to fetch scraps while highlighting human kindness.
The discoverer of streptomycin reports isolating grisein in his lab. It is not a streptomycin rival but may supplement it by killing germs resistant to streptomycin. Grisein is not effective against tuberculosis.
Daylight type bulbs help spot stains in laundry rooms as dark lamp shades absorb light. Using the same bulb with a white or ivory shade yields about 50 percent more light for clearer visibility.
The writer reflects on March term being without jury trials at Washington county district court. He recalls the fascination of courtroom dynamics from jury questioning to opening statements and witness examination, noting that evidence often sways jurors more than arguments.
A pair of high school basketball exhibitions headline tonight's schedule at the local high school and YMC A with the Faculty Hotshots meeting the Demon senior Fireballs at 8 15 p m. in the nightcap the Washington Future Farmers of America face the Demon squad in the curtain raiser. A separate note recalls a jury experience from a past automobile injury case with a 24 hour deliberation and a split eight to four vote.
Bill Sitler topped city bowling league scoring with 206 pins last week at the city hall alleys as second half play continued. Clifford Steele was runner up with 202 pins. Hap Monroe led three games with 546 pins. The New Timers topped team scoring with 2429, American Legion 2322, and the Tuckers held a 6 0 record in the half.
St Mary's high school will compete in the state debating contest April 1 2 3 with team members Louis Gase William Schneider Walter Yeger and Jack Mottet. They will argue for the affirmative on compulsory avocation in basic American industries with Snyder Motter defending the negative.
A defendant comments that a juror may be biased in his favor and that his exclusion helped him. He notes the necessity of jurors for the court system and expresses hope he is not needed again, acknowledging the presence of many good jurors.
Mr and Mrs Robert Geret of Riverside are the parents of a daughter born at Mercy hospital in Iowa City. Mr and Mrs Earl Walton entertained Mr and Mrs Hubert Doud at a dinner on Wednesday.
Franklin notes report a hobo party for five tables of progressive pinochle at Mr. and Mrs. W V Durst home last Saturday. Don Sheetz won high score with Mr and Mrs Sheetz named best dressed couple. Nancy Durst celebrated eleventh birthday with family and classmates at Wellman area dinner.
The Evening Journal Washington Iowa lists staff and publication details. Publisher R K Shannon managing editor D R Elder business manager Bruce Cowden editor Charles Morris news editor W J Shannon advertising manager Max Marble plant superintendent. The paper is published afternoons except Sunday and is entered as second class mail. Subscription rates shown for weekly carrier and yearly mail in Washington and Iowa.
Friday of last week honored their daughter-in-law and grandson whose birthdays were a week apart. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Booth and Eugene, Carol and Richard Booth. A shower for Jo Ann Nost and Lloyd Hoyle Jr was held at the Lloyd Hoyle home in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Christina Brinning visited Homer Brinning’s home after returning from Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Fulton with Jo Ann and Teddy were supper guests at the Jack Wagner home.
The Progress club met Friday evening at Mrs. Glen Gisel’s Wayland home with seventeen members responding to roll call. Guest Mrs. C. E. B. Shumaker attended, and Mrs. G. W. Schantz, president, presided over the regular business.
Mrs. Orus Boshart presented an item on Brotherhood. Mrs. Lloyd Alliman reviewed two books, Peace of Mind by Liebman and Handles of Power by Lewis Dunmington. A social hour followed with Mrs. Gerald Sharpe and Mrs. Eldred Berkshire aiding the hostess with Easter refreshments.
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