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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1950
Page
5
Communist demonstrators in Vienna try to seize the Municipal Power Works in the Soviet sector amid strikes and a token blockade. They claim 50,000 Vienna workers idle, while Austrian rail officials report widespread disruption and suburban lines still blocked between Vienna and the Soviet zone cities.
Doug fir shipments in the first half of 1950 reached an all time high for the Pacific Northwest with a reported 5 313 385 000 board feet. The West Coast lumbermen's report highlights the significant gain in timber trade during this period.
The page lists George F. Morrison and G. Gifford Morrison lawyers with contact at J. C. Penney Co. and office at Lemmon, plus J. W. Lemmon optometrist with eye exams and glasses at East Side Square. Dr F. G. Livesay D C treats spinal distortion and lower back pains at 108% So. Iowa Ave with 940 as appointment line.
Frost touched Young America with a white roof chill signaling imminent winter chores. Residents note storm window washing and quick prep tasks while reports from nearby Cedar Rapids and Keota share social visits and weekend travels. The item ends with a Cambridge, Mass. street locator.
The Sceattergood class of the Methodist Sunday school held a picnic at Columbus Chautauqua park. Alvin Montgomery was transported to Washington County Hospital by Stacey ambulance. Various local visits and events including Rally Day at Independent Bible church, a birthday dinner for Dr. J. W. Pence, Owens family reunion officers, and a rummage sale at the Commercial hotel are noted along with community visits and television casting news for Eric Sinclair in a Republic film.
JoE R. Hanley 74, New York lieutenant governor, is Republican nominee for the U. S. Senate to challenge incumbent Senator Herbert Lehman. Nomination occurred at Saratoga Springs with Gov. Thomas E. Dewey accepting re election bid in Rochester during the state convention in Rochester.
Birthday wishes printed for Elliott Moses Mrs Stanley Chabal and Thomas Harland. Anniversary observations listed for Mr and Mrs Homer Brinning and Mr and Mrs John D Durst of Wellman.
Mrs Mae Smith Mrs Paul Adam and Mrs Carrie Dill of Washington hosted Lex church group liead with fall decor. Ladies Elizabeth Young and Bob Henry joined as members while prizes went to Milo Patterson Richard Young Wayne Norman June Gardner W F Flynn Morton Emde in handbag and word building contests. Next meeting set with Morton Emde John Flading and John Capper.
James Hess of Fort Madison has been hired as vocal music teacher in Columbus schools to replace Moris Maisenbach and will assist with English. He is a Fort Madison high school graduate, attended Drake University, served in World War II, and taught at Milo last year. The Hesses are staying at the Commercial hotel.
Keota public school teachers were guests of the Methodist church for a cooperative supper in the church basement on Thursday night September 21. Rev. Hugh Williams led a program including readings, vocal numbers, instrumental solos, and a trumpet piece with Jackie Singmaster. Supt. H. A. Hofn introduced the teachers.
Midsummer weather challenges lawns and guidance suggests three steps. Use turf builder type fertilizer to boost vigor. Water deeply when soil dries. Do not cut grass shorter than 1% inches to reduce evaporation and shield roots from sun.
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