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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1950

Page

5

Ainsworth Notables Update On Local Families

Mrs Myrtle Long, formerly at University hospital Iowa City, is now staying with her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Homer Kirkpatrick of North English and Cecil Long and families with Curtis Long and family from Washington. Des Moines visitors Mr and Mrs Tromer Coppock called at the Thompson home.

Myrtle Long University Hospital Iowa City Charles Thompson Homer Kirkpatrick North English Thompson Cecil Long Curtis Long Washington

Community Notices and Parish Clean Up Plans

Lee Aunt will be home Sunday and at the Rev Wharf Megeleloen home Mr Megcelsen has been at the Washington county hospital for a week. The Ladies Aid of the United Presbyterian church plans a clean up time at the parsonage this Thursday afternoon.

Lee Wharf Megeleloen Megcelsen Washington County Hospital Ladies Aid of The United Presbyterian Church

Knot measurements differ for beams and joists

Beams and stringers use the smallest knot dimension on a wide face to gauge strength impact, while joists and planks rely on the average knot diameter to determine effective width reduction.

Vision problems hinder Peoria eighth graders’ achievement

Fifty three percent of all eight grade pupils in Peoria Illinois schools have vision problems that handicap them in school achievement according to a city wide vision project jointly sponsored by local optometrists and ophthalmologists.

Peoria Ill

Final Sandyhook PTA Meeting Held

The May 18 PTA gathering at Sandy Hook included a pot luck supper after field work. Mrs Radda and pupils displayed ribbons from the hobby show. graduation notes mention Wanda Guy as sole graduate. Four local students graduated Brighton High School from Indian Creek and nearby districts.

H. W. Mineart Sandy Hook Hawtbert Everett Iowa City Brighton High School Betty Jean de Wolf Oakland Clifford Corpman Dean Farrier Arthur Dunbar Indian Creek Dorothy Schneider Alistrict Walnut

Washington Evening Journal masthead and notices

The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles and publishing details. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays with holidays, and states subscription rates by carrier and mail within Iowa.

Shiva Washington Iowa

Magazine Editor Calls US Canada Merge into One Nation

Look magazine published by George E. Shea Jr. argues for a U S Canada union for economic and military reasons. He says border risks prosperity and security and removal could unlock vast industrial power to counter Soviet strength. He notes Canadian resources and U S tariffs hinder mass production. Military unity is presented as urgent.

New York United States Canada Look Magazine George E. Shea Jr The Wall Street Journal U. S.-Canadian Russia Shea

Editorials on life expectancy and public wit to 1850s readers

A collection of editorial clippings reflecting on rising life expectancy from ancient to modern times, citing Dr Andrew Conway Ivy and World Book Encyclopedia. It contrasts early Roman lifespans with current averages, notes disease risks, and muses on human progress and protection versus animal lifespans. Includes brief quips from local papers.

Andrew Conway Ivy Chicago Professional Colleges University of Ilinois World Book Encyclopedia Ivy

Urges Cultivation of Hobby in Rotary Talk

Dr. Mary Golden of Des Moines spoke to the Washington Rotary Club luncheon urging men and women to cultivate interests beyond work. She cited home gardening, rare plants, and hobbies becoming businesses, stressing leisure time used intelligently and tolerance of others' opinions.

Mary Golden Des Moines Washington Rotary Club Golden Dr. Golden A. W. Crow

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