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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1947
Page
5
Sept 23 the mob group In The For Revelation celebrated Echoes of Peace with a Sunset Park picnic. Mrs Rennie Dawson organized the gathering inviting neighbors, sharing a pleasant visit and meeting locals new to the area.
Esther's bridesmaid Dorothy Seaman stayed two weeks from Denver with Mr and Mrs James Birney. Neighbors report hot water tank installs, painting, and porch remodeling underway. Local families, including Whislers and Welker, plan and complete improvements as school opens with 13 pupils and a new teacher Edna Wittriz.
A reception and dinner were held at the United Presbyterian church in Columbus City to honor pastor Rev Alfred Sk Parsons Mrs Parsons and their son Thomas. The Parsons family recently arrived from Duanes.
The Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists Elder Shannon Co publishers with Shannon as managing editor and W J Shannon as news editor. It notes staff and department roles including advertising manager Max Marble and plant superintendent, plus billing details and subscription rates for in and out of town readers.
In Burg N Y former Reachers parson Parsons led a five-year ministry at the Reform Presbyterian church. A pot luck supper followed a 6 30 program of music and talks. Visitors include Mrs Duncan and kin from Lynndyle Utah Ft. Dodge and Kenosha Wis. H J Palmer of Hollywood now travels to New York City. The Oakland Presbyterian Church annual homecoming is set for Sunday Sept 28.
American feedlots are described as food factories shaping the fall surge of cattle and lambs and smoothing price cycles. The piece notes manure from livestock preserves soil fertility, compares land needs for feeding versus selling grain, and urges consultation with extension agents or colleges for new feeding methods. It highlights sloping farrowing floors in Kentucky reducing pig losses and cites University of Kentucky data and guidance.
Recipe outlines beans with sausage and tomato juice baked in a casserole. The Oklahoma A and M College study reports yearling steer gains on grass vary with prior winter gains, finding medium to low winter gains yield best overall profitability and grass use.
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