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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1952
Page
4
The piece muses on presidential primaries and public reform while praising Midwest neighborliness. It argues a nationwide preconvention primary could boost turnout and clarity, then highlights cooperation among small telephone cooperatives and civic responsibility in upholding laws.
A petition by Iowa Southern Utilities Co. seeks authority to erect and operate an electric transmission line across public lands and private property in Washington County. A hearing is set for April 15, 1952 in Des Moines, with objections due five days prior.
A March Westminster column from Mrs. Robert Eckels reports farewells for Mrs. Dave Sample who returned to Pasadena after a three week farm stay and meeting granddaughter Sandra Lynn. Family updates include illness news for Mrs. Jim Rich, hospital transfers, blood transfusion, and well wishes.
Local notes from Merrimac report visitors from Cedar Rapids and relatives visiting kin in town. Jay Schafer and Art Salzman return from Florida with a houseboat. Larry Reechly turns three. Darby Darby family celebrate birthday with a single candle.
Mr and Mrs Paul DeLone visited Mrs Harold Miller at Washington County Hospital on a Sunday, in a report of social activity and local residents' moves.
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