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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1952
Page
3
Editorial urges youth to seize wisdom and riches of youth and avoid idleness. It quotes Ecclesiasticus 25 3 noting failure in youth leads to loss in later life. The piece encourages diligent effort and learning as essential life preparation.
An aging essay argues progress changes habits and that major reform faces resistance. It notes Des Moines state fair attendance remains strong, while county fairs struggle to compete with its attractions and facilities. The shift toward 4 H and FFA achievement shows shapes the future groundwork for the state fair.
Washington County embraces a youth achievement center at Townsley Park and a building program as livestock exhibits fill the new barn. The piece notes debt concerns, political campaign readiness, and hints at upcoming state fair features while stressing local livestock improvement and citizenship.
John Phleger, chairman of the Washington County NFIP, urges adherence to the 1952 Polio Pledge amid new polio cases. He warns of silent carriers and border cases and cites simple rules to reduce incidence and severity, including rest, avoiding cold exposure, and hand washing before meals.
The local National Foundation chapter pledges financial help to those affected by polio and will supply respirators and emergency equipment as needed. Washington County chapter can be reached at 464-M for assistance and updates.
Chicago based dermatologist Dr. Otto Rattner of Northwestern University attributes baldness to heredity and notes no cure delays baldness in men. He explains baldness can pass through generations via the mother’s line and warns that even sons of bald fathers may go bald.
Rattner cites long list of remedies from ancient to modern times. He notes Egyptian salves using animal fats and frogs, bark and plant mixtures, and today's concoctions with mango, creosote and quinine but finds no satisfactory results.
In Harrisburg an elderly 17 year old Dalmatian named Spotty was considered dead after anesthesia during surgery. Workers prepared to cremate him when a faint tail wag prompted the humane society to intervene and revive the dog.
Describes a Des Moines state fair visit focusing on the farm exhibit buildings. The writer notes livestock displays from local farms, horse barns with Budweiser draft horses, and a busy swine barn with John Knotek among exhibitors. He mentions Washington county presence, 4-H youth, and various fair attractions amid crowd patterns and commerce.
A wandering narrator describes farm and garden displays, lively midway crowds, an uncooperative health lecturer, and a chance encounter with Harold Anderson a Midwest Old Settlers member. The Mt Pleasant reunion Sept 17 20 is noted along with Os Car the sturgeon exhibit in the conservation building.
William Dimmitt 28 of Shenandoah Iowa a contractor died in a hospital from injuries after a two car collision in Omaha on August 14. Police said his car collided with another at a downtown intersection and he was thrown from the vehicle when it was run over.
The Kalona Christian church Young Adult class held a picnic at the home of former members the Peterseims in Tipton and hosted a cooperative dinner with numerous guests from nearby towns. Attendees included families from Burlington Iowa City Wellman and Cedar Rapids along with members of the Kalona community. Ardith Brenneman was hospitalized in Iowa City for polio treatment.
Mr and Mrs Jack Gibson and Di ana and Dale from Des Moines were weekend guests in the Ralph Gibson home in Washington.
Moscow reports a 62 percent rise in Soviet coal production over five years, with current output 10 million tons higher than prewar levels. An official noted the substantial increase and cited continued expansion in the coal sector.
The Board of Supervisors met with Morrow and Renn present to hear taxpayers on the 1953 budget. No objections were filed. The adopted budget totals 547 150 with various tax rates and an emergency levy request of 27 000 and an additional poor fund levy of 28 000 for 1953. Adjourned subject to call of the chairman.
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