Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1950

Page

2

West Chester WSCS Plans 45th Chicken Pie Supper on Election Night

West Chester WSCS outlines plans for its 45th annual chicken pie supper to be served on election night after a regular meeting on Wednesday. Members also note Riverside WSCS tenth anniversary trip and county Farm Bureau dinner preparations by local school cooks and 4 H girls serving.

West Chester WSCS Lou Bauer Riverside Ira Hough Nellie Booth Bert Rittenhouse C. C. Niffenegger Troy Foriash Frank Kleese Jack Hotle Walter Bauer Edgar Stewart Clark Bauer Vernon Pike Walter Duvall Farm Bureau Nelson Woodford John Hough Dan Boone Franklin Township Farm Bureau

First Aid Classes Organizing With Red Cross In Community

Mrs Winnie Belter and Elia Gordon representing the Red Cross spoke about new First Aid classes amid civilian defense urgency. Interested residents may contact Mrs Arthur Peters or the speaker. meetings can be held locally and are open to men and women. The article also promotes Red Cross knitting and sewing projects for clubs and groups.

Winnie Belter Elia Gordon Red Cross Arthur Peters Gordon Pearson Keota M. J. Halfhill

Say It with Powers TODAY

A local traveling man’s wife planned a rush trip to the hospital. A local businessman offered to drive her any time. At 3 30 am Monday the friend responsible slept through the call, forcing another arrangement. No name given for the obliging friend.

Witey

Hill cites separation of Farm Bureau funds from extension service

Howard Hill defends Farm Bureau critics by noting recent steps to separate the farmers' organization from the extension service. He says extension funds are clearly accounted for and that the Farm Bureau now directly appropriates to the extension service fund. He asserts open books and public oversight. He emphasizes agriculture has a respected voice in the legislature.

Farm Bureau Farmers’ Organization Extension Service Extension Service Fund Hill

Group approves fair stance on last year’s interests

The group notes that 13 items were approved last year, saying the decisions were fair and reflect their intended purpose.

Lost Treasure Lies Under Halfway Rock In Massachusetts Bay

In old times mariners leaving Salem and Marblehead tossed coins toward Halfway Rock to secure luck for voyages, suggesting a unique lost treasure may lie at the rock’s base in Massachusetts Bay.

Halfway Rock Massachusetts Bay Salem Marblehead

Griggs Family Farewell Dinner Before Florida Move

In West Chester residents discuss Dick Fisher buying the C. C. Hotle service station. Attendees at a family dinner at Mother's Washington home included Mr. and Mrs. Orville Griggs Virginia Sharon Allan Jer ry Jeaniene Griggs Kathy Fisher and her mother Pearl Mackey Mrs. D. C. Griggs sister Lloyd Mackey Milton Duane Griggs Barbara and Cheryl. The gathering marked a farewell as Mother plans to leave for Florida late this month.

West Chester Dick Fisher C. Hotle Orville Griggs Virginia Sharon Allan and Jerry Jeaniene Griggs Kathy Fisher Washington Pearl Mackey D. C Lloyd Mackey Milton Duane Griggs Barbara Cheryl Mother Florida

Replacement for him becomes necessary in forecast Ching plan

The article notes a replacement must be found and clarifies that despite forecasts, there is no sign the administration will implement wage or price controls. It discusses the possible implications of Ching's appointment and the administration’s policy options.

Soil cover aims to protect crops during heavy rainfall

The text notes water is essential for crops but heavy rain on bare soil damages soil structure. Cold tillage and cropping systems seek to provide soil cover with crops or crop residues to protect soil, especially during the rainiest seasons.

Ching Joins Economic Stabilization Team in Post

Federal Mediation Director Cyrus S. Ching accepts the chairmanship of a nine member wage stabilization board under the economic stabilization agency. President Truman named Dr. Alan Valentine ESA chief and will appoint remaining board members and the price stabilizer later. Ching takes a temporary leave of absence from mediation duties.

Washington Cyrus S. Ching Truman Ching Wage Stabilization Board Economic Stabilization Agency ESA Alan Valentine University of Rochester Valentine U. S. Rubber Co

Holiday Gift Lineup Promises Practical Cheer

A listing highlights Arvine Lectric Cook grills fries toasts and bakes waf fles while Cory automatic vacuum type Coffee Brewer and Pryryte automatic fryer are praised for convenience. The catalog teases a wide range of toys games bikes and trucks but notes stock may vary by holiday. An offer of nine dollar down holds items until Christmas.

Cory

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richard Fisher Anong En Po Cravenette Klein Klothing KO Carl Walton Clinton Springville Iowa Walter Leet Medford Minn Clayton Skinner Kamp Kory Eldin Bauer Sandra Tommy David Kleese Bauer Kleese Isaac Kleese Mary Jo Eddie Walter Kleese Fred Telford Ainsworth Merle Telford Linda Davenport Cloyece Dunbar Dunbar YALE Dean Acheson A. Whitney Griswold Yale University New Haven Conn Griswold International Soundphoto Howard Hill C. V. Crull John W. Ler Hamilton Beach Washington Oil Company National Farm Loan Association Federal Land Bank Loans Jeffrey Building W. Cummings Sec Treas Guther Alephone Gutther Osincup Drug Store eAshaber Pony Washington, Iowa Kurley Kate Cleansing Tissue Society Just Norm Necro Lederle U.S. Pat Toni Atn&h California Nicola Harmon Oskaloosa Fairfield Ottumwa Demons Trojans Chamberlin Bros. Sport Shop
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication