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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1948
Page
2
Arab and Jewish forces clash around Jerusalem and Jericho as Haganah tightens borders. Arab troops mass near Amman and other frontier areas while truce violations spark fighting in the Holy Land amid the move toward state proclamation.
Two Wright county farms in Norway and Lincoln townships will be treated with radioactive phosphorus from Oak Ridge mixed into regular fertilizer to trace phosphorus through corn and oats. Researchers at Iowa State College will remove all crops after tests to study how plant food becomes green matter.
The Women's Service Guild of the Presbyterian church held a cooperative dinner at the church with about thirty members present. Mrs Speidel gave an address on the Book of Ruth and its ties to the Palestine situation, recounting Ruth's devotion to Naomi, Bethlehem, and the lineage to David and Jesus. She spoke in support of recognizing Israel and recalled historical context after World War I. The event included a business meeting led by Mrs Glassburner and prayers led by Mrs Libe, with dinner arranged by Mrs Wolf and Mrs Wilson.
Mrs Myrtle H Madden Hanlon aged 64 died in her sleep at about 4 a.m. at her Brighton home where she lived with sister Jennie Madden and brother Harl Madden. Born April 15 1884 in Page county she married Lester D Hanlon in 1904. She had worked as a telephone operator until yesterday and is survived by three sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements are being made by Omer Hoskins Funeral Home with no plans announced.
Daily Vacation Bible School opened at Eicher Church on May 17 led by superintendent Rev Regier. Forty six enrollments were reported day one with more expected. sessions run 8 45 to 11 45. Teachers include Mrs Regier Carla Johnson and assistants, Mrs Wayne Bitting Mary Ellen Nebel and assistants, Mrs Galen Widmer Norma Widmer and assistants, Rev Regier Treva Bontragger and assistant. Students are transported by volunteer drivers.
Kathryn Reshley closed a successful term of school at Stringtown on Friday with an ice cream social. Ruth Graber and Rosemary Liechty achieved perfect attendance for the entire year, celebrating at the event.
Mrs. Gayle Cupp, a farm homemaker, enjoys an electric organ gifted for Christmas. Her daughter Carol Lee plays too, preferring the organ over piano for its varied settings and tones. The Cupps praise its classical and popular pieces, and Mrs. Cupp juggles church and community duties after long days.
Mrs Dunsmore Guthrie of Mo Line Illinois hosted a luncheon at the Tower Inn on Black Hawk Road in honor of Aunt Marilyn Bel.
E. D. Rayburn and Richard G. Gullion tied the knot this week with Wilma Jeann Schirmer. Gullion works as a Western Union operator at Al bia and Schirmer formerly resided in Ainsworth.
Eldora Stutsman and pupils closed a successful school year Friday May 14 at Lexington. A community picnic with dinner at noon drew about fifty patrons and guests. Mrs. Stutsman treated the crowd to ice cream.
Lexington eighth graders Bob Patterson Donnie Patterson and Dorothy Jean Miller have passed county tests and look ahead to entering high school next year.
The Agriculture Department cites pests and rodents as major drains on stored grain. Insects ruin at least 5 percent yearly, rodents destroy 4 percent, totaling about 350 million dollars in grain losses and 200 million dollars in rodent damage annually.
A newly patented method claims better corned beef flavor and nutritive value. An active curing agent is added during processing after sufficient juices are released to effect solution.
Westminster district residents plan a Friday 7 30 potluck supper at the schoolhouse. Each family brings two dishes bread and butter sandwiches and table service. With the school not reopening next year several matters will be presented for timely decision.
Mr and Mrs Blake Spencer of Crawfordsville were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Anderson.
The Pythian Sisters in regular session Tuesday evening voted a five dollar donation to the Red Cross and another to the Cancer Fund. Mrs. Hubert Lohrer named the arrangements committee for the May 24 potluck supper, with Mrs. Dan Rohrer Mrs. Everette Chorpening and Mrs. Frank Shepherd. A sandwich committee for the June 1 meeting was set as Mrs. Paul Monroe Mrs. Gerald Moothart and Mrs. Tommy Randall.
The V F W auxiliary met at the K C hall with Mrs. Marion McAvoy in charge. They reported Knoxville hospital needs books magazines and sewing supplies and will send candy bars for hospital day May 30. A $6 gift was sent to Eaton Rapids Michigan orphan home in honor of hospitalized Mrs Don Mitchell and Mrs Robert Lowe Sr. Memorial day color bearers and grave decorators were announced.
The Lewis case is described as involving the National Labor Relations Board in actions over wage meetings. The article notes he would seek an immediate court injunction via NLRB General Counsel Robert N. Denham to force Lewis to bargain if the counsel chooses.
eggs dropped from a ten story building landed on a new cellular rubber mat and bounced without breaking. the mat consists of millions of microscopic nitrogen filled cells and is lighter than cork and moisture proof. potential developments could make it useful for protecting eggs during transit.
When fly lines are stored away remove them from reels and coil them on spools six to eight inches in diameter. This method prevents the lines from settling into small kinky coils and keeps them smoother for future use.
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