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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1950
Page
4
Richard McCleery, back from a month in Japan, described life under Allied rule, noting no blueprint exists for Japan’s postwar evolution. He praised General MacArthur, discussed religion, hunger, literacy, and the muted welcome of democracy, and cited Japanese willingness to forgive.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Columbus City Methodist Church elected officers led by Mrs August Foss as president and Mrs Donald Morgan as vice president. Maud Boulton is recording secretary and other division secretaries include Mrs D I Schantz and Mrs Robert Luckey.
The St. Lawrence county mines produce about one seventh of all zinc mined in the United States. The Balmat mine ranks third in production volume among U.S. zinc mines according to the New York state department of commerce.
Toxaphene sprays can control nearly all important tick species. These parasites are among the hardest livestock pests to manage. Toxaphene protects animals from reinfestation for two to three weeks or longer.
Broadway hits South Pacific and The Consul win drama and music prizes while A B Guthrie Jr The Way West takes fiction. Journalism honors go to George Philem Roy J Harris for public service articles at St Louis Post Dispatch and Chicago Daily News. Gwen Dolyn Brooks wins poetry for Annie Allen.
Formosa dispatches report Chinese communist forces prepare for an assault on the Chu san islands with air and naval reconnaissance indicating buildup in Hangchow Bay near Shanghai. Hong Kong reports over 30 000 Rationalist troops flown from Hainan to Wanshan Island to support the attack. Russian advisers also head toward Hainan.
Farmers advised to shelter critical machinery ahead of winter. Move vulnerable implements indoors, drain fluids, and check battery health. Use fuel stabilizers and cover exposed equipment to reduce moisture damage and cold-start strain. Ensure insurance and maintenance logs are up to date.
The American Cancer Society explains the gap between theory and practice in cancer care. It details programs to educate physicians through brochures, color films, and a scholarly journal. The society highlights fellowships and the annual Cancer Crusade urging public support.
Washington County launches its annual Pre-school Health Round-up with clinics in nine towns from May through May 19. Sponsored by the Health Unit with the county medical society and schools, the effort screens children entering school and arranges any needed treatment before term opens.
Kalona high school's senior class presents The Skeleton Walks in the school auditorium at six o clock on Thursday and Friday evening May fifth. George E. Fry plays the lead as Dr Harold Fersig with Embrey Lehman Blair Stumpf Embrey Yoder and Hochtedler among the cast. Wanda Rhodes premier Delores Yoder sound effects Sam Hershberger Jr stage manager. Directed by Mrs Lowell Peek the English and dramatics instructor.
Riverside May 2 Mr and Mrs Leon Yarbour and their twin children Robert and Roberta moved to an apartment at the Emil Trott place from Miami. Leon Yarbour works at the Veterans hospital in Iowa City. Their children enrolled as public school students.
In Birmingham, Alabama, inmates operated a sound movie projector valued at 489.50 dollars and a screen priced at 99.50 dollars, enjoying the use as part of their program.
The column reviews Louis Bromfield of Ohio and his "Out of the Earth" farming method, arguing grasses and legumes can replace corn. It notes soil enrichment, higher profits, and less field disturbance, while contrasting with local corn hog farming in Washington county Iowa. Also mentions gasoline ration news and a Des Moines visitor.
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