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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1947
Page
8
The discovery of the tallest undersea mountain in the north Pacific was announced by Captain Rob on October 24. The finding marks a major depth and mapping milestone, adding a new high point to seafloor topography and highlighting ongoing ocean exploration efforts.
Studds of the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey notes an underwater Alp unofficially at 11 500 feet some 90 miles west of Seattle on a surveying voyage from Bristol Bay Alaska. The summit rivals Mt Miller at 11 300 feet and may be larger if crest remains unseen. The April 1 1964 seamount collapse in the Alaskan gulf triggered a tsunami spanning from the Aleutians to Hawaii.
The amalgamated meat cutters and butcher workmen AFL called an executive board meeting in San Francisco to frame a request for meatless Monday to replace meatless Tuesday and reduce meat waste.
Earl W. Jimerson and Pat Gorman urge telegraphing meatless day changes to Charles Luckman as bootlegging persists for Tuesday meat. In Lone Tree a man died after a 1945 stroke and 1945 cerebral hemorrhage. burial at Swank cemetery with service led by Rev. Florence Roser Jardine.
Standard Oil of Indiana raises prices on gasoline naptha refined oils tractor fuels and distillates by one tenth to four tenths of a cent per gallon on tank wagon prices. The hike uses a sliding scale based on distance from the Mid Continent oil fields in Oklahoma and Texas and aligns with a newly granted 1 percent railroad freight rate increase. Company officials expect motorists and wholesalers to bear the cost with bulk dealers unlikely to absorb it.
Crawfordsville reports Monson Roofing of Mt. Pleasant applying heavy paper and hot asphalt to roofs. The strong odor drew a resident’s joke about changing the flavor. local residents observed the project during October.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at Swank Church for Elmer Pearson aged 62. He died at his Lone Tree home Saturday forenoon and was born June 8 1885 near Hessleholm Sweden, son of William and Johanne Lungquist Pearson. He came to America with his mother and brothers.
Riverside residents report huge crowds at the Mission held at St Marys church conducted by Rev Malacky Farrell from Des Moines. The Rev spoke engagingly and made many friends during his stay. Also noted are visits by Albert Bekker and family to Riverside, Mrs Doud moving back to Riverside, a 33rd wedding anniversary potluck for Fred and his wife, and Mrs Ryan returning from Wag ner South Carolina with John Ryan family.
Washington county 4H clubs welcome first time members to choose projects from a wide range. Approved options include Beef with pure bred heifer, Dairy with dairy heifers and dairy bulls, Swine with market litter and pure bred litter, Sheep with market flock pure bred flock quality lamb western lamb, Colt Poultry with chick growing laying flock turkey growing, Agronomy Garden Rabbit. Stop at the Farm Bureau office to sign a 4H card and plan a project.
Westminister reports a wiener roast and hay rack party organized by Danny and Jim Rich. High school friends and young adults attended the autumn event with a hearty meal and a hay ride through muddy clover fields, ending the evening with casual entertainment.
Ruth Foster explains the nutrition project fits a national food conservation plan and adapts to members experience. Younger girls cook fruits eggs sandwiches quick breads cooked vegetables salads cookies and cakes. older girls tackle longer lists and multiple preparation methods.
In a light kitchen note, a one inch piece of bread on a paring knife is suggested to absorb tears while slicing onions. The Redlinger family plus Donny Joe assisted the Rivi family in making a party a success with a lively, communal atmosphere.
Mrs. Lee Lease is at the funeral of Mrs. C J Bowden in Muscatine on Wednesday afternoon. Bowden was a niece of Mrs. Lease. Lucille Everly of Omaha arrived Saturday to visit the Jess Raymond home for the weekend.
The record notes famine occurred roughly every 14 years across early centuries with about 20 years of famine in 3200 years. In the 13th century high prices added five years, increasing the burden. Across 1201 to 1600 the average remained seven famines and 10 years of famine per century.
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