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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1951

Page

4

Newspapers at a Chicago convention weigh press and era shifts

Editors gathered at the Inland Daily Press Association in Chicago to discuss newsprint shortages, the impact of war rhetoric, and the rising influence of television. Panels examined MacArthur, U.S. policy in Korea, and the future of delivering news via TV and Phonevision.

Chicago Inland Daily Press Association Clifton Utley NBC Keyes Beach Chicago Daily News Kenneth Colegrove Northwestern University Ray Knotts Chicago Herald- American Jack Thompson The Chicago Tribune Korea U. S United Nations United States

Albert Hittenmiller Buys Wellman Cleaners From Melvin C. Miller

Wellman Iowa reports Melvin C Miller sold Wellman Cleaners to Albert J Hittenmiller of Dyersville Iowa. Hittenmiller, a G I and unmarried, will reside in the Dan J S Miller home. Family plans remain in Wellman. Also notes on local obituaries and community events.

Albert Hittenmiller Wellman Cleaners Melvin C. Miller Wellman Melvin C Miller Albert J. Hittenmiller Dyersville Mel Hittermiller G.I Dan J. S. Miller Amos Calvin Hull

Men in Service Reported From Local Area

Elmer D. Bruegge seaman USN son of Mr and Mrs John Bruegge of 221 North Avenue C serves aboard USS Fabius in the Far East. He entered naval service October 5 1948 and trained at San Diego.

Elmer D. Bruegge USN John Bruegge North Avenue C Fabius Far East Bruegge Naval Service U. S. Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Navy Washington High School

A Song of Lilacs in the Rain

Poem recalls lilacs in rain along a lane sweetly blooming. The speaker laments remembered rendezvous and mistletoe past joys while lilacs return as misty fragrance and renewed longing.

Poem Excerpt by Mrs. R. J. Kleese

A brief lyric fragment presents an address to Lilaes in the rain. The speaker imagines holding and crushing the verses against the face while longing for the presence of the author to sing of Lilaes in rain.

R. J. Kleese

Notice for Coal Bids in Washington Iowa 1951

The Washington Independent School District invites sealed bids for approximately 400 tons of Indiana stoker coal and 100 tons of 6x3 inches coal for 1951-52. Bids due by 7:30 PM June 5 at Lincoln School Building, Washington Iowa, to be opened at 7:50 PM. Bids must name coal mine origin for Iowa coal and include a certificate from the State Mine Inspectors.

Board of Education Washington [Independent Washington Iowa Lincoln School H Iown Lowa Secretary of the State Maine Hliness Western Kentucky Lawa Donald R. Boyer

Record 20 Year Lumber Output Hits 37 Billion Feet

The nation's forests produced 37 billion board feet of lumber in 1950, setting a 20 year record for output. This milestone highlights strong demand and sustained log production across regional mills.

Local Army Graduate Robert N. Scott Honored

Pvt Robert N Scott son of Mr and Mrs Orva K Scott of 505 North Second Ave recently graduated from a leadership school at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri He studied at Moody Bible Institute Chicago prior to his army induction in November A 1944 Kalona High School graduate Also mentioned Mrs W V Durst a Mercy hospital patient and Max M White elder of the Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church in Iowa City

Grant Geyer Batavia Burrel Oldaker Herbert William Oldaker Wellman Wilbur Swartzendruber Pete Neil Iowa City Hospital Carl Blumenstein Morrison Fred Bealer Vivian Kendal Detroit Harold Dutton Marlen and Aurora D.C. Bissinger Blumensteins Lake Robert N. Scott Orva K. Scott 505 North Second Avenue Ft. Leonard Wood Scott Moody Bible Institute Chicago Kalona High School

Washington Evening Journal front matter

The Washington Evening Journal lists staff and publishing details including publishers Shannon and Elder, editors Cowden Morris and W J Shannon, management roles, and affiliations with press associations. Subscription rates by carrier in Washington and nationwide mail options are noted with quarterly and yearly terms.

Washington Warshington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. EK. Shannon Dave I. Elder Bruce Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Howard Fiazen United Press Inland Daily Press Ass Iowa Daily Press Ass Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations Wasa Washco

Presbyterians General Assembly visit in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs John Evans of Chicago visited Saturday and Sunday at the Ed Rees home north of Crawfordsville during church activities related to the United Presbyterian assembly in Des Moines.

Church General Assembly of the United Presbyterians Des Moines John Evans Chicago Ed Rees Crawfordsville

Feeder Balancer Mixes and Feed Items

Feed shop lists several hog balancer formulas 10 35 26 percent plus pig starter and growing mash. Also shows laying mash dairy balancer oyster top, all purpose mineral price markers and a note we mix your formulas.

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