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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1947

Page

4

Local News: Grandson Jimmie Atkinson Birth and Cedar Rapids Visit

Mrs Marsh Atkinson returned from Cedar Rapids where she helped care for Jimmie Allen Atkinson born May 13 to Mr and Mrs Alen Atkinson. Dale Atkinson family spent Sunday in Cedar Rapids meeting their new grandson. Memorial Day visit guests include Anna Lucas Theresa Lucas Burlingame and H C M Pick Oak Park. T M Harvey silver anniversary noted hosts were Duane Daering and daughter. Don Stone heads to Spokane for summer forestry work. Jerry Monroe visiting grandmother Mrs Lucy Askea.

Marsh Atkinson Cedar Rapids Jimmie Allen Atkinson Alen Atkinson Jimmie Ata Dale Atkinson Dave Anna Lucas Theresa Lucas Burlingame California H. C. M Pick Oak Park Pick Harvey Duane Daering

Arizona Valley of the Sun grows many crops

More than 30 crops are raised around Phoenix including lettuce carrots cotton tomatoes citrus cabbage cantaloupes broccoli celery dates apricots and more, reflecting diverse agricultural activity in the valley region.

Arizona Valley of the Sun Phoenix

Limestone PMA orders canceled for Iowa farms

Des Moines May 27 UP Iowa production and marketing administration canceled all PMA limestone orders for Iowa farms and halted soil conservation projects. A J Loveland said 110 contracts for limestone deliveries are voided as a drastic funding cut is ordered, with staff reductions planned pending the House measure.

Des Moines Iowa Production and Marketing Administration PMA Iowa A. J. Loveland C. B. Hodges Washington State Office Appropriations Committee Lovgeland Loveland

Hayes Relatives Dinner Hosts Highlight Family Visit

Mr and Mrs Fred D Stewart hosted Hayes relatives at a Sunday dinner. A noon meal was followed by a day of visiting. In attendance were Charles Hives Mrs Beth Weatlock and George of California Mrs W O Kalston and Charles of West Chester Mr and Mrs Howard Hayes of Dolsa Mr and Mrs Riarmond Hanehar and Paul Mr and Mrs Leonard Young Alfred Martha Tommy and Carrol Mr and Mrs Howard Sitler.

Fred D. Stewart Hayes Charles Hives Beth Weatlock George California W. O Kalston Charles West Chester Howard Hayes Dolsa Riarmond Hanehar Paul Leonard Young Alfred Martha Tommy and Carrol Howard Sitler

Spiralling Ducks Exhibit Independent Wing Rotation

A description notes ducks capable of rotating each wing separately and lifting in a spiral motion. The observation highlights unusual flight mechanics where one wing may move independently while maintaining flight.

Homecoming Echoes in a Soldier’s Return

A returned young soldier John reunites with his mother Mathilda and father Harvey. The scene centers on Nellie the mare as Harvey proves the horse still remembers him and John, confirming that life at home remains familiar despite the war’s changes. The family shares a warm, nostalgic moment in a house where everything seems mostly the same.

Hen John Mathilda Harvey Helen Eddie John South Pacific Nellie

Local Social Visits and Travel Plans Reported

Residents and visitors are noted with travel plans and short visits. Mr. and Mrs. J L McGraw depart for Vancouver with relatives including Roy and Mrs. Shotts and two daughters, stopping in Los Angeles and other points. Mrs. Lee Baird travels to Oska loosa Webster City and Des Moines. Mrs. James Dawson joins Mr. Dawson at Nelbert Carne home. Mrs. John MacGaffey visits Richland. Mae Davis in Oskaloosa visiting Howard Gregory. Marvin Cox and son head from Washington to Frank Cox home in Richland. Mrs FE Barthelow guests of Olive Moore. Mrs. G Christopherson returns to Cedar Rapids after Crawfordsville visit. Mrs. W J Edgar visits relatives near Crawfordsville. concluding a visit with daughter Mrs Ralph Erlen.

J. L. McGraw Vancouver British Columbia Lee Baird Oskaloosa Webster City Des Moines James Dawson Brighton Mr Dawson Nelbert Carne Town Mae Davis Howard Gregory Gregory

How to Adapt Scrub Brush for Easier Cleaning

Practical tip showing how to drill a hole in the brush top and insert a handle to raise cleaning action off the floor. This modification aims to spare hands and knees, reducing strain during scrubbing tasks.

Food Industry Expands Rapidly Since 1899

The output of the food manufacturing sector has quadrupled since 1899 and manufactured and processed foods now account for nearly three quarters of total food and beverage purchases.

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