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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1952

Page

4

Crowd Favored Barabbas Over Christ Verse Quoted

An editorial excerpt cites John 18 40 noting the crowd chose Barabbas to release over Jesus. It warns against following the crowd into frenzy and brutality citing the biblical contrast.

Christ Barabbas John

Tomato prospects and seed purchases spark gardening debate

A community gardener recounts buying a new climbing tomato seed from a New York firm, noting poor germination and weak stems. He questions the practicality of the climbing variety given lumber costs and contemplates switching to sturdy ready made vines while inviting questions from readers. A nearby classified notes a one room wren house for rent at a song.

Tomate

Baking Industry History Draws Local Interest and Memories

Rambler notes social trends and a baking industry magazine's 65th anniversary. He recalls local bakers and storefronts from Washington and St Louis MI, historic mills and horse drawn wagons, plus a late season ad pushing action and community ties.

Paul Fern

Promise of Pay Raise For U S Servicemen

Congressional leaders said servicemen can expect an early general military pay boost with a four percent cost of living increase and a fourteen percent rise in food and quarters allowances. Combat pay for Korea-era troops faces uncertain action as some lawmakers oppose extra pay and line-drawing challenges remain.

Wahington Korea House Senate Congress Senate Armed Services Committees

Birthday Celebrants and Anniversary Acknowledgments

A Loveland Colorado couple Mr and Mrs Wade Hicks celebrate a wedding anniversary today. Birthday greetings go to Marnie Steele of Ainsworth Robert Pearson West Chester Dennis Robertson West Chester Rodney Campbell Ainsworth Khwrel Wayne Farrier 18 today Allen Pohren age three.

Mars Catherine Young Richard Young Richard Lee Allen Mitchell Allen Ainsworth Duan Grigus J. So Mangold J. Ho MeGraw Clyle Mason Emerson Witting Gilbert Mills Everette Curtis Pleasant Hill John Custer Hay Wade Hicks Loveland Colo Marnie Steele Robert Pearson West Chester Dennis Robertson Rodney Campbell Khwrel Wayne Farrier Floyd Farrier Allen Pohren Leonard Pohren

Washington Evening Journal masthead and rate note

The item lists the Washington Evening Journal staff and publishing details with editors and managers, noting publication schedule and subscription terms, and confirms wire services and press association memberships. It reflects a historical newspaper masthead and pricing information for subscriptions in and outside Iowa.

Human eye may register fifty thousand images daily

A camera enthusiast would need speed and effort to capture 50 000 shots in a day while the human eye is said to register at least that number of images in the brain each day.

St. Louis Mich Hofstetter

YW Desk notes banquet and meetings week

The YWCA announces the annual Little Sister Banquet at the YMCA on Thursday evening. A week of Y Teen club picnics and meetings follows at Sunset Park and Day home events, with the national convention coverage and reflections on the theme Living Our Faith.

Melvin Houck YMCA Vicenics Weather YWCA Sunset Park Tom Robb Sean United States Sis Dr. Trueblood

YWCA Council Sets Evening Meeting and Upcoming Events

The YWCA Council schedules a Monday 7:90 PM meeting marking the last regular session of the program year until September. Future dates include the Employed Women's luncheon on May 21 and the Junior High Open House at the YMCA on May 23.

Ywca Council YMCA Charlotte Earls Washington YWC

Serpent's Mouth Strait Guarded in World War II

The Serpent's Mouth off Venezuela, Bor de la Sierpe, is a turbulent strait once guarded by a U S Army coast artillery base during World War II. Columbus named these straits when he first reached South America in 1498.

Serpent's Mouth Venezuela Bor~ de la Sierpe U.S. Army South America

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