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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1946
Page
7
Mrs Charles Berdo received a cablegram announcing the sudden death of her mother Mrs A W Rolph 47 at their home near Cambridge England. Mrs Rolph survived by husband two sons Don in the British navy and Peter at home and daughter Mrs Berdo.
The six eye muscles that control movement and balance are tiny and delicate, ensuring precise ocular motion and alignment. Their intricate structure supports stable vision and proper coordination of eye movements.
Hogs held steady across weights as receipts reached 22 400 in five days, with outside buyers cautious due to the threatened rail strike. Barrows and gilts at 14.85 ceiling, sows and stags at 14.10. Cattle markets showed mixed strength with top steers at 18.00 and choice to prime deifers. Vealers steady to strong, sheep and lamb prices uneven but generally steady to higher for shippers and small local killers.
Chicago cash grain report lists wheat corn oats rye and soybeans with no sales. Barley prices shown as 124 152133 and feed barley 123 138334, reflecting current cash provisions and market activity.
The National Housing agency estimates 39 percent of city housing in the United States fails to meet health and safety standards. Over half of substandard units are a menace to health, with two thirds lacking a private bath and inside toilet. Many units also have dangerous heating and poor daylight or ventilation.
Rabies in wildlife including skunks complicates veterinary efforts to manage the disease and protect public health, highlighting ongoing surveillance and vaccination needs.
Veterans from navy and coast guardsmen meet to set annual Navy Memorial at 1 30 am Memorial Day. Gather at City Hall 8 00 leave 8 15 program ends 9 00. Kenny Ward leads with Billy Barth Harold Kerr Ray Minick inviting coast guardsmen and navy men in blue uniforms. Eight sailors of 1917 1 receive special invite and flowers placed on the water near Crooked Creek with a firing squad and taps.
St James school Washington students are among top contestants in the Latham Foundation International Humane Poster Contest announced from Oakland California. Madeline Redeker wins second prize in Group I and Dick George second prize in Group III. Certificates of merit go to Margaret Baker Patricia Bruty Peggy Dougall Margalene Fritz Doris Gevock Dorothy Kos Ferdinand Marie Mary Louise Redlinger Diana Marie Robert Sehulty Donald Trojovsky and Jane Whitehead.
The summer schedule for use of the swimming pool at the Y is announced to begin next Monday. Boys groups receive periods on Monday Wednesday and Saturday including 9:00 to 10:00 special beginners 10:00 to 11:00 beginners 11:00 to 12:00 minnows and fish 1:30 to 2:30 flying fish and sharks.
The notice lists a Tuesday session from 1 30 to 3 30 P M during the week of May 27. The event takes place in the office and focuses on child health topics.
The report notes mineral losses from crops and grazing total 19 million tons annually, while erosion and leaching remove about 117 million tons each year, highlighting a much greater impact from soil erosion than nutrient loss from agricultural activities.
The page lists multiple sales in Iowa towns including Whittaker sale barn every Friday, Midway Sales Columbus Junction on Wednesdays, and private household goods sale May 27 28 29 at 702 North Avenue B noon to 5. Austin Emry closing out sale May 28 south of Brighton at 1 PM. Methodist Men’s Club auction May 29 1:20 PM yard west of M E church. Public sale estateKephart June 1 2:00 PM 1015 East Second Street Roy and Homer Kephart Administrators.
A health note argues that potatoes are not inherently fattening. Weight change depends on total daily calories, not potato intake. A medium Irish potato has similar energy to an orange or apple, which are not considered fattening.
Famed silent western star Willim S Hart, age 73, is seriously ill at his ranch near Hollywood where he has lived in seclusion after months of illness. The International dispatch notes his private residence and condition.
Plan ahead for spring alfalfa seedings missing Four Leaf Powdered Rock Phosphate. After harvest of the nurse crop, apply fine phosphate particles to feed roots since alfalfa relies on phosphorus more than nitrogen for yield. Demand exceeds production, so order early and write for more information.
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