Editorials Include Rural Life and National Politics Reflections
The column ponders corn fields and a fence, a world series, and Berlin tensions. It cites farmers, a four color tomato set from Fred Downing, and a civic defense of individualism against totalitarianism. It also reprints Fort Dodge Messenger’s 1948 editorial on Iowa politics and Senator Wilson.
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Bob Klauer
Fort Dodge Messenger
Iowa
Guy M. Gillette
George A. Wilson
Two County Residents Claim All But One State Visited
Lee Norris and his wife report travel to all but Nevada, Norris having toured Canada. Mrs. Huber has visited all but Florida, with Canada twice and famed sights like Yellowstone and Niagara Falls. Dave Livingston says he has been in all but four northwestern states and plans to finish the 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
Lee Norris
Ainsworth
Nevada
H. L. Huber
Washington
Florida
Georgia
Yellowstone Park
Niagara Falls
Pike's Peak
Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Dave Livingston
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Weather Banter Echoes on Main Street
Citizens remark on the weather with a wry tone as they stroll past storefronts and cafes. The onlookers comment that the climate is unusually mild, inviting outdoor activity and sparking small talk in daily routines.
Washington's oldest women’s club marks 45th anniversary
One of Washington's oldest clubs celebrated its 45th anniversary, tracing back to the 1903 Navajo group origin. Founded for social aims and basket making, it expanded to crafts and community service, with Mrs. Anwyl presenting a club history at the anniversary meeting. Mrs. Justus Peterson loaned the paper outlining early activities. Six women were noted in the annals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Services
Red Cross
Anwyl
Washington
D. N. Anwyl
Justus Peterson
Forest Firefighters Test Lightning Control in Idaho
In Kaniksu National Forest north Idaho, U S Forest Service and General Electric tested dry ice to turn upper cloud water droplets into snow and halt lightning caused fires. The summer experiments aimed to reduce forest fire risk by neutralizing storms at their source.
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Sandpoint
Ida
North
Idaho
Kaniksu National Forest
U. S. Forest Service
General Electric Co
Washington Evening Journal staff and publication details
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff including Shannon as publisher and editor roles with Dave R. Elder as business manager and Charles Morris as news editor. It notes publication schedules afternoons except Sunday and holidays, with second class matter status under the 1879 act and various press associations. Subscription rates show 25 cents per week by carrier in Washington and annual carrier subscriptions in Washington.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Towa Filder, Shannon & Co
R HK. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Fruce CC
Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Post
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Cabbage snake tale crops up in Journal chat
Mrs. R L Badger recalls a Burlington sighting of a cabbage snake seven inches long inside a cabbage head and warns readers to inspect before Kraut making. She also urges washing raw vegetables to prevent polio and notes a four generation photo, hens with cum laude yolks, and Bridges sisters decorative plants on a roof garden.
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R. L. Badger
Journal Office
Badger
Helen Bennell
Harry Payne
William Altman
Bridges
When Household Pressures Stir a Cake and Dress
A reflective piece contrasts domestic strain with creative chores. It suggests making a cake and sewing a dress for a girl can transform sorrow into beauty. The poem extols stitching and caregiving as renewals of faith and joy amid fatigue and conflict.
The Gangster at Fox Theatre Stars Morgan and Co stars
Henry Morgan the comedy relief soda jerker in The Gangster polished several hundred glasses during filming at Fox Theatre. He alone polished one glass more than 190 times as Barry Sullivan Belita and Joan Lorring co star with Akim Tamiroff heading featured players Elisha Cook Jr Fifi DOrsay John Ireland and Sheldon Leonard in the Allied Artists production.
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Henry Morgan
King Bros
Allied Artists
Fox Theatre
Morgan
Barry Sullivan
Belita
Joan Lorring
Akim Tamiroff
Elisha Cook Jr
Fifi D’orsay
John Ireland
Sheldon Leonard
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Florence Burston
Funeral services for Mrs Florence Burston were conducted Saturday at the Richie funeral home with Rev. J. B. Pooley presiding. Mrs H Lee Huston played selections as pallbearers FE 0 Newell J H Huston Dr D A Marker R W Merritt Thomas E Perry and Henry Bartenhagen served. Burial followed in Grandview cemetery.
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Columbus Junction
Florence Burston
Richie
J. B. Pooley
Methodist Church
H. Lee Huston
Newell
J. H. Huston
D. A. Marker
R. W. Merritt
Thomas E. Perry
Henry Bartenhagen
Grandview Cemetery
F. G. Wiele
Fred G
Local Obituaries and Notices From Grandview and Muscatine
Obituary notices for Wiele family members note services in Grandview with burial at Indian Creek cemetery. Retired farmer born 1871 in Prussia died recently. four sons and a daughter survive. A wedding in Muscatine unites Goldie Haney and Robert Kerschenske with a reception and navy assignment looming. Doudna Live Stock case proceedings delayed to October in Davenport federal court.
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Wiele
Grandview
Caleb B. Larson
Eliza
Indian Creek
Columbus Junction
Mr. Wiele
Prussia
United States
Emma Vahle
Lester Wiele
Wapello Virgil
Cecil
Milo Wiele
W. O. Shew
Raymond Pins
Porn Friday
Washington County Hospital
Haney Kerschenske
Goldie Mae Haney
Virgil Haney Muscatine
Robert Kerschenske
Mae
Emil Kerschenske
Muscatine
First Baptist Church
R. R. Shirk
Eula Haney
Harold Kerschenske
Kerschenske
Doudna Live
Pankruptc
Ray Fountain
Davenport
Salt Lick Plan Cuts Deer Deaths In Shasta Range
The California Division of Fish and Game reports over 90 deer killed on highways and rail lines in six months in Shasta County mountains. Salt blocks dropped from aircraft lure deer away from tracks and roads, reducing fatalities. Heavy snows and poor roads hindered vehicle distribution this year.
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California Division of Fish and Game
Shasta County
Incandescent Heat Within Light Bulb Reaches Extreme Range
A wire inside an incandescent light bulb is described as reaching 4 000 to 5 600 degrees Fahrenheit. This heat is stated as so intense it could cause brick to flow.
New Hospital Plan Sweeps Washington
Cash for hospital room, surgeon fees, medicine, X rays. If you live in Washington or nearby territory your family can now be assured of cash if any member goes to the hospital for sickness, accident or childbirth. Send your name and address for complete free information with no obligation.
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Washington
Cost is Small Few Cents a Day
Insurance offering promises a single monthly payment for family protection with no rate increases and no assessments. It emphasizes that after an adult is issued a policy, the premium stays the same forever.
Hospital Room and Board Paid
This United Hospital Plan is described as very liberal and pays cash for hospital room and meals for any family member, cash to help cover doctor or surgeon fees, and cash for various extra hospital charges including operating room fees medicines X rays anesthesia and ambulance service.
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United Hospital
Insurance Plan Pays Disability at Home or Work
United Insurance Company backs a plan that pays cash for hospital expenses whether disability happens at home or at work. The firm has paid over 18,000 dollars in claims and carries an A plus Excellent rating in Dunne's Insurance Report.
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Reliable United Insurance Company
Dunne
Choose Your Own Hospital and Your Own Doctor
An offer promotes a plan allowing patients to direct payments to any hospital or doctor of their choice. The contract identifies the insured at any hospital and promises full information by mail via coupon. No obligation, act now before it’s too late.
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George Wilson
Iowa
United States Senate
Wilson
Senate
Dewey
United States
Senator Wilson
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