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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1948
Page
4
A 1948 editorial weighs American rights, spy paranoia, and the value of investigations. It argues Americans defend liberties but should resist subversive forces, noting hearings may publicize issues and deter spies and traitors. It cautions against witch hunts while endorsing scrutiny of those who undermine government.
A 320 acre Iowa farm near Perry sold for 105000 dollars at 328 dollars an acre. The buyer, a Chicago restaurant operator, plans to raise beef on the property with its 26 buildings and four residences. The note warns of soil loss and stresses soil conservation.
Miss Tina Shields recounts Ruth Widmer and her daughter Kay's trip to Germany via airplane from Denver to Frankfurt. Kay, an army hostess at Ansbach, and Ruth, former Washington resident and Denver editor, describe Munich fair conditions, postwar trade, and Germany’s rationing system.
Mrs. Widmer recalls haying done by hand with women outnumbering men two or three to one, using windrows, funny hayracks, and oxen or horses. A neighbor saw a log cut by a man and woman team with a cross cut saw. She notes everyone carries loot bags and even manure is swept up for fertilizer. A military official warns Germany faces a grim future due to ignorance and regimentation.
A correspondent paints a portrait of German countryside away from bombed cities. Farms occupy small plots with no fences, farmers inhabit villages, and houses line narrow cobbled streets as described in her observed narrative.
An anonymous observer details farm layouts near living quarters and a rear barn in Germany. He notes odor from manure and tanks storing liquid excretions used as fertilizer sprayed over crops. All American personnel eat vegetables shipped from the U S. Women do much fieldwork while men often take easier tasks. Pedestrians and cyclists share roads with autos, with hesitation to yield.
Mrs Widmer describes fields of wheat cabbage and vegetables around Nurnberg noting few vineyards and widespread red poppies. She notes German homes occupied by Americans with rent paid, primitive kitchens, and comments that a tough policy toward Russia is needed to avoid war, believing Berlin must not be abandoned.
Wiltz Luxembourg establishes a permanent memorial to General Patton and his troops who liberated the city. A Patton tank sits on a concrete base in the Square of the Martyrs with the Stars and Stripes flown above.
A reader urges spreading word to out of state friends to visit Iowa and see its famed corn. The author notes fertile crops along travel between here and Ames, calling Iowa corn synonymous with high quality and referencing an eye catching sight along the highway. The tone emphasizes known good crop conditions.
The piece portrays corn and farm life with pride in Iowa and neighboring states. It notes vacation plans, highway travel patterns, and county scenes including four young women practicing on a front lawn. A farm repair scene shows a determined homemaker and silent partner.
The account adds a beauty spot on the back porch covered with Heavenly Blue Scarlet O Hara and white morning glories. It notes Os kal oosa tree bark marks for selective sacrifice and erasure of spots. Furry spots on the pavement signal the hazardous life of rabbits frequenting the highways.
A travel diary recounts a 150 mile trip to Ames and Washington. On a farm near an Iowa aut o mobile and 300 white chickens roamed freely after a garage door was left open. The author notes familiar faces and listens to the town clock all night.
A fragmentary personal piece describes a Lovely white clematis on Fred Bauer’s porch and mentions Cozy Cormes farm the Orrs at the corner and Cuestor Island. The writer signals future street meetings.
A North Hollywood dentist buys Roy Rogers photos by the dozen and shows them to his young patients to ease fear in the dentist chair. Rogers draws broad appeal, with his new Trucolor Republic western Eyes of Texas playing at the State Theatre.
Brighton reports the death of Thomas Grant at his daughter’s home in Oskaloosa. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with burial in Brighton cemetery. Attendees include Grant relatives from Denver and Ottumwa and local kin. Shalla reunion noted with distant guests. numerous visits and travels among residents and friends around Iowa and nearby states.
Michigan and Iowa residents are recorded visiting relatives and attending events. Families mark weddings anniversaries and church meetings with tours to Columbus Junction Mt. Pleasant and Wayland. Visitors include the Keeler Farmer and Shockey households with civic club activities noted.
Havre is opening the term with Mary Ellen Beliel teaching at Havre School. Enrolled pupils include Bill Nickelson Judy Hering Larry Westen Lee Hisele Robert Richards Neva Jean Rathmel Evelyn Lindenkamp Gerald Irma and Karen Kephart. Community notices mention birthdays and visits from relatives as the term begins.
Riverside W S C S of Trinity Methodist church held its September meeting and planned a parent teacher reception for September 10 and a monthly service day. Members will sew diapers and gather layette materials for a Des Moines children’s home. The first meeting is September 8 at 1:00 p.m. in the church parlors.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff including publisher Shannon and Co owners, editor Charles Morris, news editor Bruce Cowden, advertising manager W H Shannon, and plant superintendent Max Marble. The paper, published afternoons except Sundays, Christmas and July 4, is a second class matter under the 1879 act and part of Inland Daily Press and Iowa press associations. Subscription rates show 25 cents per week by carrier in Washington. outside Iowa rate appears incomplete.
Crawfordsville reports the Methodist church Junior Youth group resumes Sunday evening after a months vacation. Students plan college moves to Coe College Cedar Rapids Davenport business college while others start junior college in Washington. A hayride and watermelon feed was enjoyed by the group and guests. Reverend Ott attended the funeral of John Glenn in Osceola.
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