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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1952

Page

4

Editorials Reflect on War, Will, and Peron Critique

A collection of opinions on world government, wills, and personal governance contrasts with a critical report from Argentina. It cites Peron and Evita's wealth, public works, and social policy while warning against dependence on paternalistic reforms. The piece cites Moody’s observations from Buenos Aires.

Clarence W. Moody Burlington Hawk-eye Gazette South America Argentina Moody Buenos Aires Peron Veron Britain Evita Fundacion de Evita Peron Evita Peron Foundation Roosevelt Eva

Record of Crustacean Diversity Surpasses Eight Thousand Species

In Washington, Smithsonian curator Dr. Fenner A. Chace Jr. reports 8,321 living decapod crustacean species worldwide, including 1,930 shrimps in 211 genera and 4,428 true crabs in 635 genera. The study notes related groups like mud and king crabs, with spiny and Spanish lobsters in separate families.

Washington, D. C Fenner A. Chace, Jr Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Chace

Spider and Rock Crabs Dominate Decapod Group

Dr. Chace notes spiders and rock crabs form the largest decapod crustacean group. They remain largely unknown and scientists expect species discoveries to rise by roughly 30 to 4 percent in coming years.

Chace

Local Guests Attend Event In Des Moines Area

Mrs. Tommy Thomas and daughters Linda and Bar bare of Columbus Junetine were honored guests of Mrs LF Harding here Wednesday. Mrs. Paul Thomassen is at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines awaiting surgery.

Mro Tommy Thomas Linda Barbare Columbus Junetine LF Harding Paul Thomassen Methodist Hospital Des Moines

District Attorney Proves Point in Question to Jury

In New York a trial over shoplifting ended with a verdict after the prosecutor demonstrated the concealment method by showing a girdle worn by one defendant and stuffing a coat inside. The gesture convinced the jury, and the two women were found guilty after about an hour.

New York Carson D. Baker James P. McGratton

Local Birthday Greetings for Area Residents

Happy birthday to Delmar LeRoy Kellar son of Mr and Mrs Delmar Kellar of Ainsworth Velda Bush daughter of Mr and Mrs William Tach Joe Hesseltine son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hesseltine of West Chester Mrs Byron Snider Howard Anderson of Crawfordsville Mrs C BE Bassler of Ainsworth and Percy Ashby celebrate today with well wishes from family and friends

Delmar LeRoy Kellar Delmar Kellar Ainsworth Velda Bush William Tach Joe Hesseltine Mrs Harry Hesseltine West Chester Byron Snider Howard Anderson Crawfordsville C. BE. Bassler Percy Ashby

Notice of Probate of Will in District Court

State of Iowa notice that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Louis Versy deceased dated October 1945 has been filed. Hearing set for May 14 1952 in Washington Iowa before the District Court or Clerk. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the will. By order of R B Noonan Clerk.

State OF Iowa Lous Yersy Washington Iowa R. BR. Noonan Wastington Laws R. Rk. Noonan

Removing white spots from furniture care tips

The article advises removing water or heat white spots by rubbing with a damp cloth using spirits of camphor ammonia or alcohol. After removing the mark, apply furniture polish or wax. For highly polished surfaces caused by hot or wet dishes use essence of peppermint to rub the spots away.

Smith Eye Clinic Listing Promotes Glasses and Vision Aids

North Side square address offers visual training contact lenses and glasses for children. Doctor advertises eye examinations with emphasis on when glasses are prescribed and child vision improvement options. Phone 914 for appointments.

Cc. L. Lemmon John W. Lemmon East Side Square M. L. Smith North Side

Women of UP Home Guests at Public Affairs Meeting

The Public Affairs department section No 2 met at United Presbyterian home Wednesday afternoon with Maud Jackson as hostess. Mrs Wayne Robison led the meeting and introduced guests including Women of UP Home members. Mrs Walter Kyle spoke on the recent convention at Ainsworth and plans for next year were discussed with the theme Our Ameri.

Department of Public Affairs United Presbyterian Home Maud Jackson Wayne Robison Walter Kyle Ainsworth

Heritage Plans Program Recognized At Club Meeting

Mrs. W. P. Dupuis opened the session as program chairman and introduced Mrs. T. A. Flenner who organized the day’s program. Mrs. Atchison led singing with Mrs. Merley Eckels on piano, followed by musical readings and whistling numbers by Mrs. McGinnis and Mrs. Trotter. A humorous reading by Mrs. Myrtle Poole, plus social hour with refreshments, concluded the gathering as members toured the new building escorted by Miss Jackson.

W. P. Dupuis T. A. Flenner

Iowa City visit notes after multiple surgeries

Mr and Mrs Howard Baker from south of Washington visited their granddaughter Janet Ross Maren go in Iowa City on Wednesday after she underwent her third operation since January 1. Mr and Mrs Fred Moore returned home from a week in Willmar Minnesota visiting their daughter and son in law and family Mr and Mrs Robert More

Howard Baker Washington Iowa City Janet Ross Marengo Fred Moore Willmar Minn Robert More

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