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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1950
Page
4
A collage of opinions critiquing austerity and urging beauty in worship. It notes fears about war talk, Soviet pressure, and iron curtain escapes, then shifts to writing clarity, reader ease, and a jab at overlong prose. Includes audience opinions on Truman forecasts and potato pricing debates.
London reports show both Britain and West Germany rejected Winston Churchill's call to involve Germans in defending Western Europe. Foreign Secretary Bevin warned such arming would delay European unity, while Bonn echoed opposition noting the Bundestag had already refused reararmament.
A Marion farmer, unnamed by police, was ripped off in a hotel poker game here after two strangers lured him into a high stakes hand. He lost five thousand dollars on a single hand when his ace and king were beaten by three tens, prompting a police search for the two men.
Mrs Laura Smock of Keota traveled from Iowa City after visiting her son Herbert Smock and family. Mr and Mrs W J Fitzpatrick of Western Springs Ill visited and attended the Patterson Harrison wedding. Willard Ballard and children Patricia and Michel of Lewistown Montana stayed with his sister Mrs Julia Dawson. Dr William S Kyle a Northwestern Medical School graduate was named Washington county chair in a drive for 500000 dollars for Archibald Church Library. Henry Little of Newton visited his mother Mrs Della Little. Dr M H Sartor to attend the Des Moines chiropractic convention on April 2 and 3.
Mrs Hertig travels to Kirksville Missouri for surgery on Monday. The article notes Mrs Hite from Mt Pleasant staying with the children and Gerald Hite helping with chores. Other local visits include families visiting relatives and a teacher from Stringtown.
Columbus Junction report shows Columbus High School Music Mothers electing officers in the home economics room on March 17. William Diller serves as president and Rollo Houseal as vice president with Harold Shellalbarger as secretary and treasurer. A March 24 concert raised funds for the music contest entrance fee and a student lunch followed, hosted by Neal Smith.
Columbus schools officials reelected for a three year term at the present salary. Dr. D A Marker chosen as board president with Lewis Foss named vice president. Julia Hawkins sworn in to replace Lester Orr whose term expired.
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