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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1950
Page
6
An Iowa column reflects on world peace through personal correspondence, U N matters, and postwar politics. It urges voter turnout, critiques government spending, and notes local and national opinions on Korea, communism, and social policy with multiple named places and outlets.
A Sept 19 1950 communication protests the opening of Lake Darling on Sunday. The writer cites Exodus 20 Luke 13 Nehemiah 13 Isaiah 58 and Timothy 1 16 to oppose the Sabbath violation and notes they could not attend the dedication.
The article credits J. M. Finney with influence stemming from a Christian community. Details outline his impact on religious practice and communal beliefs discussed in the era.
Mr and Mrs Verne Miller of Las Animas Colorado were guests of honor at a 4 one oclock dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W C Robertson. The gathering included relatives Rhonda Jo Turnipseed Susan Elaine Lyle and other extended family with several babies among the attendees.
Bruce Cowden notes public speaking systems from Mile Steeles serve Washington events from lake programs to festivals. He explains the equipment’s high cost, frequent malfunctions, and need for spare parts, while underscoring the community benefit and Steele’s readiness to provide it.
Attorneys L J Kehoe and Reagan Adams of Wellman faced Ed OConnor and Ingalls Swisher of Iowa City as Judge Bechly halted trial, noting the case settled because the jury did not look suitable. Local ties include Garrett Kuilema and Leila Wilson of Washington, visiting from Kalamazoo, planning three weeks at Three Island Lake in Michigan. A county jail incinerator project and neighborly ties to Hugh Andrew of Ottawa, Canada are mentioned in passing.
The page shows the Washington Evening Journal staff roles and publication details including publishers editors managers and department heads. It lists affiliations with press associations and circulation terms though some text is garbled.
Washington Rotary heard attorney Robert Day describe a trip to Mexico City for the Y's Men’s convention. He noted dislike of bullfights and explained Mexico’s gambling funded government expenses. Day described Mexican scenery and reckless taxi driving in the capital. Dr Murry McCreedy chaired, and Cloud Willits is expected home to resume Rotary presidency next Monday. A planned joint meeting with the Kiwanis club was postponed.
A July survey found infestation in wheat stubble across nearly every county. Overall levels were low but some fields had heavy populations. Flies are expected to migrate to wheat planted before the safe seeding date. Fall infested wheat suffers.
The article notes severe winter killings and crop failures, while spring infested wheat mainly suffers broken straws. It advises farmers to prepare a good seedbed now if moisture is present and delay seeding until after the safe-seeding date.
Hawkeye Downs near Cedar Rapids will host a sheep Field Day on Wednesday September 20. The event features demonstrations and exhibits on sheep production and management aimed at education for attendees.
A Rambling Ram truck display will feature rams for sale and Western ram stock available for purchase. The program is slated to begin at 10 a.m. with details on offerings and timing.
Miss Nancy Venab of Leathatchee Alabama fashioned an Easter bonnet from dried corn shucks and braided hats for others after church attention. Her creative headwear sparked a small business as she braids shucks into hats for customers.
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