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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1948
Page
2
U S farmers now use more than double the amount of commercial fertilizer compared with the period 1935 39. This shift reflects greater reliance on chemical nutrients in farming practices.
Evelyn McKee a Columbus high school graduate and Grinnell College freshman has been chosen for the college radio staff and selected for the dramatic club. The Columbus Junction item also notes several local social visits and club activities including an oyster supper and trips to Des Moines and Tampa.
United Press reports that more than half the states vote on special issues including WW II bonuses for veterans, birth control, prohibition repeal, dog racing and anti communism. About 175 proposed constitutional amendments and propositions are on ballots across the states with totals near 965 million dollars in play. Public works spending of 285.9 million dollars is also on the ballot in several states.
Virginia Griggs was chosen president of the Dutchette 4 H Club. Patsy Seethout elected vice president at the meeting held last Thursday. Jan et Tinnes is secretary treasurer, Marlene Mayer reporter, and Vivian Luers historian. Last year’s president Miss Luers presided. Voting issues include housing funds in California and debates over labor restrictions.
Dr W W Orr pastor of Westminister United Presbyterian Church will be the speaker at an evangelistic conference at Washington United Presbyterian Church this evening at 7 30 o clock A covered dish dinner precedes at six o clock All members urged to attend with guests from the Keokuk presbytery The speaker is a member of the denominational committee on Evangelism
Des Moines, Oct 28. Gen Omar N Bradley, army chief of staff, praised the unification of the armed forces calling it a worthwhile start despite growing pains. He said a coordinated military budget is now being submitted to Congress and urged an end to service rivalries for taxpayer dollars.
Mt. Pleasant will play the Washington high school football team Thursday November 4 replacing November 11. Athletic director Paul Thayer cited pheasant season and early basketball practice as reasons. Season ticket holders with un punched numbers may redeem at Chamberlin Bros. Sport Shop or the high school office after November 5 for 59 cents each.
Washington experts forecast Republican Thomas E. Dewey will win the presidential race by about 4.09 million votes and GOP control of both houses. Newsweek survey of 56 writers also sees a 49 to 47 Senate edge for Republicans with others split on a 48 to 48 tie. Truman trails in electoral votes.
The Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 held its annual inspection at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday night with a turkey supper for 125 served at 6 30. Eminent Commander Ed Squire introduced guests including Earl B Delzell and Mrs Delzell Cedar Rapids. other officers and ladies were listed along with a varied program of music and entertainment.
Report notes a series of disturbances since the center reopened on September 13 following renovations. Officials investigate disturbances and urge calm as crowds gather.
Officials of the Clinton YWCA closed the youth center permanently after five youths pelted the executive secretary, Mrs. Gladys Sargent, with tomatoes and cursed her as she exited a bus. The incident followed an earlier Tuesday night confrontation.
At the hospital today Mrs. Walter Johnson and daughter Mrs. Anna Harlan of Richland, Mrs. Robert Kientz and son of Brighton, Bob Libe. Births yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Messer 222 KE 6th a daughter at 1 22 pm Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ferguson of Kalona a daughter at 6 14 pm Today Mr. and Mrs. William Crandall 1017 W Madison a daughter at 1 30 am.
Mrs. Steve Stewart reports the marriage of her niece Rhea Ford Gardner to Lewis Reed on October 9 in Pasadena California. The ceremony occurred at Dr. Palmers home with a noon start. The newlyweds spent a week in Colorado and plan a Honolulu trip next year. They reside at 1931 Fremont Street South Pasadena California.
Judy Edmondson sang a solo at the V F W ward party Tuesday evening held at the V F W hall. She was accompanied by Mrs Milo Steele senior with Joyce Steele playing the piano solo instead of Audrey.
Veterinary authorities in Towa warn that hogs treated for mange may develop lead poisoning if sprayed with crankcase oil from motors using ethyl gasoline, a hazardous combination affecting livestock health.
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