Community Chest and welfare groups face scrutiny in Iowa
The editorial discusses the push for a statewide welfare review, noting Red Cross and Infantile Paralysis groups may be edged out by community chests, as Washington County locals favor a unified drive. It argues for accountability, cites a 1948 March of Dimes critique, and endorses a 15-member Washington Community Chest Board guiding local needs.
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Red Cross
Washington
Winston-Salem
Nation’s
California
Boy Scouts
Salvation Army
State Cancer Campaign
America
Iowa
Pioneers’ Kin Ties Uncovered in Washington County
A column notes few direct descendants of early settlers remain in the county while linking Willis Ross to the Young family lineage. It recalls Alexander Young’s 1840 cabin in Sunset Park, preserved by the DAR, and highlights local pioneer memories and artifacts, including a War of 1812 relics collection.
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Washington
Nic McCleery
Nicola & Harmon
Willis Ross
Washington County
Sunset Park
Alexander Young
Young
Willis Ross Was
Cedar Township
Indiana
W. P. Ross
West Chester
Edith Miller
Mr. Ross
Iowa
DAR
Washington Dar
Iowa Towns Join War on Rats This Summer
Newton and Jasper county in Iowa plan to extend a rat control drive this summer adding rat eradication to last year’s fly campaign. Farm Bureau leaders will direct efforts in towns and rural areas across the county, promoted by Frieda Schicht noted as a leading rat killer and consultant for national committees.
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Miss Schicht
St. Loui
Newton
Jasper County
Iowa
Frieda Schicht
National Committee For Rat Control
Averaging bread and grandkids in a small town note
A light local column muses on everyday life in Iowa. It mentions six bread slices per day, new grandparents Leo and Mrs Nardy with a nine pound grandson David Alan, a Derby trip by Mr and Mrs L McCreedy, and Mrs Clara Gilbert’s telephoning work.
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Washington
Leo Nardy
David Alan
Nardys
Clara Gilbert
Sorden
Mr. Sorden
Mr. Yousling
Iowa
Plain English Wins Over Bureau in Acid Pipe Case
A New York plumber asks the Bureau of Standards about using hydrochloric acid to clean drains. The bureau decries corrosive residue on metal pipes, suggests alternatives, and finally cautions plainly that the acid will damage pipes and even “eat the chickens out” of them.
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New York
Lemonade for Mongol Emperors Cited as Health Drink
A high ranking official was appointed to prepare lemonade once favored by Mongol emperors. The beverage was believed to have curative powers and was served as a medicinal refreshment in court.
West Chester Junior Senior Banquet Honors Seniors and Faculty
West Chester high school hosted the annual junior senior banquet in the gym on Friday night April 30. Mothers of juniors prepared and served a candle lit meal. After the program, attendees went to the State Theater to see Night Song. Sophomores note Kenny Tucker’s hospital stay and anticipate advancement to juniors in two weeks.
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West Chester
Wis
Esther Bauer
Wisdom
Virginia Argo
Janet Bauer
Esther
Junior Griffith
Mary Ann Bauer
Mr. Calkins
Mr. Smith
Sadsacks
Betts
Jeanie
Kenneth Tucker
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Ken
Jean Cherry
Betty Kleese
Kenny Tucker
Bosharts Visit Wayland After Pontiac Marriage
Mr and Mrs Vernon Boshart of Pontiac Illinois arrived in Wayland for a week long visit with his parents Mr and Mrs William Boshart They were married by Dr Morrow at the Presbyterian Manse in Pontiac May 2 They both work at Gott Hardware Co in Pontiac and will reside there
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Waydland
Vernon Boshart
Pontiac
Ill
William Boshart
Boshart
Mabel de Rossett
Morrow
Presbyterian
Gott Hardware Co
Don Meyer
Joe Good
Fred Hixson
Burned coon causes local curiosity in Crawfordsville
People in Crawfordsville examined a strange animal Henry Kiene killed on his farm and displayed in town. After burning its fur to reveal a different look, the creature was identified as a coon. Nearby residents, visits, and weekend guests are noted as the town reacts to the odd find.
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Adam Ritchey
Washington County
Joseph Adams
Washington
Adams
J. A. Raymond
Crawfordsville
Henry Kiene
John Atkinson
Clarence Moorhead
Duane Pentecost
Floyd Pentecost
Fairfield
R. L. Switzer
Largest Flower Known Raffiesia Arnoldi Grows in Malaya
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes the Raffiesia Arnoldi can reach 18 inches across and weigh 15 pounds with a decay odor. Only the flower is visible above ground, dominating the plant’s appearance in Malaya.
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Malaya
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Cleaning methods stir up bacteria at different rates
Experiments show dry broom sweeping releases at least 297 times more infective bacteria than vacuum cleaning. A car pet sweeper stirs up about 19 times as many bacteria as the vacuum device.
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