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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1951

Page

5

Relatives in Idaho Visiting in Wayland

Glen Coffin of Boise Idaho arrives to visit sister Mrs Everett Pencil and family. Mrs Pencil travels with him to Chicago to visit another sister Mrs Charles Irving. Henry Roth 74 of Fontana Calif died, former resident. News notes include local visits, band director hire, corrections, and a large Sunday potluck with relatives.

Wayland Glen Coffin Boise Idaho Everett Pencil J. N. Sinucker Vernon Bluffton Ohio Mary Ann Smucker Irvin Boshart Burlington Hospital Wade Sinn Iowa City J. Wesley Pritchard Danville Dan Raber Elkhart Ind Reuben Widmer Winfield Ray Wyse Paul J. Widmer Rabers TTT Veron Seberg Dewey Stephens Main Street Mary Wittmer Chicago Nitssa ‘.Wittmer Havre Chisago Presbyterian Hospital Clarence Alliman Povernment

Granddaughter Featured in Ottumwa's Father's Little Dividend

In Ottumwa last week the theater presented the film Father's Little Dividend with Susan Ann Crowell billed as the granddaughter. The newspaper ad showed her picture and promised a colored portrait. Nearby, locals shared visits and family gatherings including Alfred Adam's return from Ft. Riley and multiple Sunday meetups among Ottumwa, Keota, and Packwood residents. The piece also notes cast notes from the Western film Lancaster and Walker delivering strong performances alongside Joanne Dru and Sally Forrest.

Ottumwa Susan Ann Crowell Ray Crowell Melvin Bell Keota Susan Paul Adam Karen M. F. Adam Alfred Adam Ft. Riley Kansas Roy Funston Leland Doyle Palmer Twila Dave Winegarden Walter Bower H. T. Carris Daughters of the

Vengeance Valley Shines as Color Western at State Theatre

M G M presents Vengeance Valley a standout Western filmed in Technicolor with Burt Lancaster and Robert Walker. The story follows two foster brothers on a Colorado ranch amid love and conflict in a fast-moving, action filled drama.

Colorado Rockies M-G-M State Theatre Burt Lancaster Robert Walker Colorado

Nobel Prize Endowed By Dynamite Discovery

The Nobel Prize traces its origin to Alfred Nobel whose invention of dynamite led him to bequeath his wealth for annual prizes. The will established awards recognizing achievements in physics chemistry medicine literature and peace that shaped scientific and humanitarian recognition worldwide.

Haskins School Ends With Picnic In Sunset Park

Haskins May 21 report notes the Has kins school closed last Tuesday with a weiner roast and picnic in Sunset park. Mothers used cars to transport children to Washington where Ethel and Vivian Booth were seen shopping and transacting business Friday.

Haskins School Washington Clara Godlove Haskins Sunset Park Ethel Vivian Booth Una Gordon Roy Krotz M. D. McCreedy Iowa City Godlive M. D J. R. McCreedy Marjorie Pella

Choose Right Time For Spraying Corn

Iowa State college agronomists recommend spraying corn for weed control when weed infestation is heavy and cannot be controlled with the cultivator. Do not spray on hot days. Spraying works best when moisture and humidity are low.

Iowa State College Agronomists

Advisory on Spraying and Cultivation Before Harvest

The article advises corn growers to delay cultivation 7 to 10 days after spraying and to limit 2 4-D use to not more than 1/2 pound of amine or sodium salt or 1/2 pound of ester per acre. Apply in 10 gallons of water at 10 to 34 pounds pressure and use only necessary amounts to control weeds.

Fires in National Parks Share Small Acreage but High Lightning Costs

Nearly 400 fires struck national park areas last year with 89 percent confined to ten acres or less. The record shows below average total acreage and fewer man caused fires, though widespread severe lightning increased suppression costs.

National Park

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