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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1948
Page
7
Dick Stephens Addresses Rotary on Farm Welfare
Dick Stephens vice president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation told Rotarians that America must align its welfare with diverse organizations and interests. He emphasized fair prices for farmers, clarified gross income versus net income, posed key questions on pricing and government supports, and noted Iowa holds 8 percent of U S population, 3 percent of land, yet 10 percent of food production. He urged soil conservation amid flood concerns along the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Stephens
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Rotarians
America
Stephens
Iowa
United States
Mississippi Rive
Rotary event introduces new member and speaker
The program featured a speaker who noted the event carries the equivalent of 40 acres of topsoil each minute. Harry Ramseyer served as program chair for the day, and Bruce Cowden of the Journal staff was introduced as a new Rotary member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ramseyer
Bruce Cowden
Journal
Rotary
Town Elections Held Yesterday Across Several Towns
Reports show write in votes shifted contests in some areas while most candidates ran unopposed. In Ainsworth Larry H. Trotter led race for mayor with 64 votes as five council members were chosen, and Charles Simpson won park commissioner with Cleo Orris as treasurer. Kalona tallies favored Leon Southwick for mayor and W P Hochstetler for treasurer, with five council seats and two alk commissioners listed. Columbus Junction ran a Citizens ticket unopposed naming Thomas I Perry mayor and Shel don Hawkins treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Larry H. Trotter
Earl Wood
Hugh Hazelett
W. K. Gipple
Charles N. Thompson
W. A. Trotter
Charles Simpson
Cleo Orris
Citizen's
People's Ticket
Columbus Junction
Citizens
Thomas I. Perry
Sheldon Hawkins
Multiple Town Elections Reported With Re-elected Incumbents
In Columbus City Howard Smith remains mayor and Harold Graham treasurer as D. N. Cecil E. A. Stewart R. L. Marshall and Ralph Direks win council seats. Fredonia reelects incumbents with new treasurer Mrs Ralph Lukins. Conesville Politics sustain a People’s ticket with Abbott as mayor and multiple council members. Cotter names R. L. Richards mayor and six council members. Wayland sees Everett Monson elected mayor with large vote and several council veterans reelected along with one new member Andy Tschantz. Keota elects Irvin Haberman mayor and Thomas Mills treasurer along with six council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus City
Howard Smith
Harold Graham
William Diller
Luther Williams
LeRoy Coil
Elmer Todd
Howard Kulp
Fredonia
Ralph Lukins
S. K. Carey
A. S. Snyder
Arthur Solomon
Earl Shellabarger
Carl Skipton
Egebert Shellabarger
Conesville
People’s
Isaac Abbott
W. W. Singleton
Richard Singleton
Jason Walford
Freeman Estle
John Coffin
O. W. Solomon
Wayland
Everett Monson
C. F E. Rhuin
Ronald Roth
Lestar Tschantz
Willis Troyer
Frank Farmer
Andy Tschantz
Lawrence Henss
Keota
Irvin Haberman
Thomas B. Mills
Harold Holmes
G. M. Ochs
L. D. Dempsey
J. B. Klein
George W. Mayer
J. E. Powell
Cost of Transportation Adds to Food Prices
The text notes that transport costs raise food prices by about ten percent and that moving fruits and vegetables quickly to reduce waste accounts for about thirty percent of their final price. It mentions an agricultural research project approved for immediate action to investigate ways to cut these transportation costs.
Hospital Notices and Births in Local Area
Admitted yesterday Thomas O Swift 820 W Madison surgical Mrs Paul Wolfe 427 AB Jefferson medical Births today Mr and Mrs Merle Dawson 1917 FE Adam a son IMs dismissed yesterday Mrs Carl Luers Keota and son David William Today Mrs Blair Duncan Ainsworth Mrs Rex Smith Ainsworth Mrs Lloyd Mitchell Richland Florence Thomas 602 E Jefferson Mrs George Yeager Crawfordsville transferred to University Hospital Town City Mrs Donald Smith 726 FE 3rd and daughter Beverly Kay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O. Swift
W. Madison
Paul Wolfe
AB. Jefferson
Carl Luers
Keota
David William
Blair Duncan
Ainsworth
Rex Smith
Lloyd Mitchell
Richland
Florence Thomas
E. Jefferson
George Yeager
Crawfordsville
University Hospital
Town City
Donald Smith
Beverly Kay
Iowa Play Festival Opens at University of Iowa
The twentieth annual Iowa Play Production Festival for high school players opened at the State University of Iowa in Iowa City with 44 schools participating and runs through April 3. Judges from Drake University and Wisconsin cases will rate presentations and provide feedback. no winners will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Donovan Rhynsburger
Missouri Workshop
University of Missouri
James Veiderlick
Department of
Speech and Dramatic Art
Drake University
Marie Toland
Advertising Through The Ages From Thebes To Rome
Advertising as an art has deep roots. Three thousand years ago papyrus signs advertised runaway slaves in Thebes. Romans posted gladiatorial contest notices on arena walls and innkeepers displayed wine for sale with vine leaves over doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thebes
Festival Brings Schools Like Crawfordsville and Washington
The festival will feature participation from Crawfordsville and Washington alongside other schools, showcasing student performances and community engagement.
Distinguishing Black and White Crappie Features
The white crappie has six dorsal spines and a plain anal fin while the black crappie shows seven dorsal spines and a reticulate anal fin. Both reach about 12 inches and just over a pound. Spawning habits differ from bluegills in this bass family.
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Washington County
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