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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1952
Page
2
A string of editorial musings critiques a paper shortage and urges imagination and perseverance. It jokes about vacations, A bomb anxieties, and flowers as solace, mocks waste, laments national discord, and questions Korea truce discussions while urging goodwill and neighborly cooperation.
A volley of editorials argues the U S should rethink talks with Reds over Korea and media strategy. Contending pieces blame propaganda flows, unanswered questions, and stalled truce hopes amid rising Red military strength and public worry.
The American Legion Auxiliary in Crawfordsville held a May 23 meeting at the hall with 27 members and three junior members present. Officers and committees were appointed for Memorial Day plans, poppy wreaths, and Girls State transportation.
The Americanism gorilla, famed via Ringling Brothers and performers in Chicago Philadelphia and New York, is 110 years old in English though its word history traces to Carthage in 440 B.C.
Social calendar notes invite AA women to golf and bridge at 2 40 p m with a pot luck dinner at 6 50 p m at the Berdo home. Ready Maids visit Berdo home and the Fortnightly board meets with luncheon at Wingas cafe and a church meeting to follow. Rainbow Girls and Mason Temple events listed with room meetings and pillow tops and comforter making.
Farm Bureau defeats Mills Market 2 to 1 with total pins 2244 including 183 handicap. Kirkpatrick edges Farm Service 2 to 1 with 2084 pins plus 12 handicap. Hay Seeds beat Hayes Quarry 2 to 1 with 102 handicap. Mills Market claims high team series and game. Walker tops individual series and game leaders in a Wednesday CORN KING League results note.
A crowd enjoyed a film titled Animals of the Rift Valley featuring Bob Maytag and Mrs Maytag in Africa. Derby plans proceed for a fish Derby on June 10 on the West bank of the Reservoir with ample parking and boats available for rent. Members report fishing slow due to rain but croppies and bass catches continue at Lake Odessa and Sunrise Lake. Community league notes include new boats, volunteer help, and a call to join.
The Washington town edition for Friday May 20 1952 reports local notices and brief items. Community updates include residents and events affecting the town, with concise notices and schedule items typical of a mid-century local paper.
The Woman's Golf and Bridge association will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon June 4. A luncheon is served at 1 15 followed by golf and bridge. Members should reserve by Monday night by calling 841 or p a05.
In New York Mickey McDermott pitched a one hit game for the Red Sox against the Senators, Mel Hederlein singled in the fourth but was erased on a double play. Yankees beat A’s 3-2 and Indians routed Tigers 11-4. Dodgers over Braves 7-3 Phillies over Giants 5-4 Pirates topple Reds 4-2.
A film of foot powder or deodorant powder on your feet and inside shoes aids walking comfort and helps maintain a fresh smell in footwear.
George Koehler and family visited the George Chalupa home Sunday afternoon and shared supper. The piece notes farming busy season with late nights and early mornings, plus calls to housewives and field work. Other visits include Clyde Thompson in List, Lisle Fern and Judy Hering in Chicago, and Lena Clyde and Margaret Mason with Mrs Clyde Fishburn.
Social notes list a cosmetic party at the Wilbur Zieglowsky residence attended by Mra Fred Fisele Mrs Ted Zieg lowsky and Mrs Floyd Stover. Dwight Wittmer visits in Quincy TL. Mike Koehler extends stay with grandparents George Koehler Sr. Linda Mitchell wins a week’s prize on the Cowboy Ken TV show for April 20 with a Cocker Spaniel puppy named Fidget. Koehler family visits Bill Frye home near Winfield and returns Mrs Frye and baby daughter after hospital stay.
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