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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1946
Page
8
In ROUND GROVE on September 28 a team of horses bolted toward a railroad crossing blocked by a freight train. Old Dick veered, collided, then ran beside the engine at full speed around a curve as the conductor watched.
A train was watching anxiously around the caboose when Dick the dog suffered bruises and scratches. He later headed home with a halter and was able to work. Nearby, Owen Wehr hosted visitors M J Groves Estherville and Ethyl Walker Los Angeles.
Science offers a hand held hearing device small enough to fit in the palm. It is approved by the American Medical Association council and does not require extra battery packs or bulky garments. Beltone offers free literature and home demonstrations from Chicago, Illinois.
The Martin family holds the Monroe county Iowa farm for more than 100 years as Iowa marks statehood. Sterling Martin runs the farm from Melrose Iowa as the fourth generation of five brothers contemplates a fifth. Rep. Thomas E. Martin and his wife depart by car for Iowa to resume campaign chores during the congressional recess.
Mr and Mrs John Cleaver welcomed a 4 pound 11 ounce son born yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Walter Schroeder reported a 6 pound 5 ounce girl born at 6 30 last evening at their address 825 8 Fourth Ave. A son weighed 10 pounds 1 ounce born to Mr and Mrs Richard Huber of Wellman this morning at 8 18. George Sergent of Grand Hotel admitted as a medical patient last evening. Rioberta Ann Baker of Route 20 admitted as medical patient and transferred to Iowa City this morning. Roger Lord of Wyman discharged yesterday.
Plan and install shelves and high storeaway spaces in closets to maximize used area. Create multi level organizers to hold items off the floor, improving access and reducing clutter while preserving room for movement and airflow.
A 700 page report by a 22 member commission recommends extensive reorganization and expansion of U S hospital systems. Proposals include 195000 new general hospital beds, broader hospital care, and improved chronic and mental health services. The plan calls for state hospital councils, affiliation of small with large hospitals, and elimination of many small facilities.
Washington Sept 30 IDPA Congressman Thon E Martin of Towa City says retention of Pacific bases is essential to American defense. Returning from a military affairs committee trip he notes some bases are for actual defense and others for observation until international understanding improves. He warns that four adequate defense is our greatest protection and aligns with Generals Marshall MacArthur and Eisenhower on this point.
Early and frequent cuttings during the growing season will ruin an alfalfa stand in one or ten years. The warning notes that excessive harvesting damages regrowth and long-term yield.
Mr and Mrs Charles Grayson and sons Eddie and John returned to Davenport after attending the fall festival Friday night. Mrs C O Davis visited with relatives, and Roy Randall of Reister Bros. joined 31 hatcherymen and druggists in poultry disease training at Charles City. Other locals hosting or visiting include Merrill Harkness and daughter Susan from Dubuque, Fred Knecht from Davenport, Adrian Sutter and grandmother Nellie Sutten on a two week visit, Charles Allen and Fred Staples with E Ray Cox, and Dr L C Swain and Dr A C Petergon households in Wellman and Ainsworth respectively.
Beekeeping notes highlight honeybees as essential pollinators for seed crops including clovers legumes cabbage cauliflower collard onion pepper carrot radish rutabaga soybean sunflower and turnip. Their activity boosts yields across diverse crops.
The report notes World War II lower disease rate in the American army at 0.6 per 1000 and wounded mortality at 3.3 percent, versus 15.6 per 1000 and 8.1 percent for the other conflict.
A historical note states Americans eat more cabbage than any vegetable except potatoes, highlighting its popularity in the national diet.
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