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Newspaper
Mt Pleasant News
Location
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1947
Page
3
The piece discusses how President Truman’s price talk perplexed Republicans who doubt its meaning. It notes a plan to curb inflation via tax policy, questions fiscal assumptions postwar and cites a business group’s concerns about inflationary finance. It argues high food costs and wage rises drive price pressure, urging steps from the Federal Reserve to restore balance.
Two marriage licenses have been issued by the county clerk. They list David Henry Davis, 26, of Crawfordville, and Belly Louise McLarls borough, 25, of New Sharon, Forrest Franklin Donaldson, 44, and Nelle Wynbeth Falkner, 46, both of Mr. Pleasant.
Des Moines River crests disrupt Bonaparte and Keosauqua evacuations and power outages. Bonaparte reports five feet of water, bread shortages and emergency food plans, while Keosauqua sees five feet of floodwater and property damage. No deaths reported locally. Ottumwa remains the flood focal point with widespread disruption and aid efforts ongoing.
About 150 girls attended the Girl Scout Day Camp opening at McMillan Park Monday. The camp runs daily 9:30 to 4 through Thursday with handicraft led by Mrs. Waller Schaffner and senior leaders. The intermediate group cooks lunch. Brownies bring prepared lunches.
George Sweatingen of Winfield works for the Henry County Farm Bureau staff this summer assisting Floyd Goodell in 4 H Club work. Sweatingen completed his soyro nore year at Iowa State college and will return to school in mid September.
A car driven by Richard J. Smith of Mt. Pleasant collided with a car driven by Nels B. Barr two miles south of town on Oakland road Sunday evening. Barr’s car had stalled off the highway and heavy dust reduced visibility. Both vehicles were moving same direction. Barr’s car was damaged on its left side and Smith’s on the right rear. No one was injured.
A winter youth event at Oakland Mills State Park Sunday evening featured Jem Jeambey leading the service for the Methodist Youth Pelleweth. The turnout and details remain unclear due to misspellings in the source.
The report mentions OIS gas and Leleshona service areas, noting Jon Crows can feed 4000 people weekly. Des Moines River recedes slowly after a crest near 20.4, while the US Kant or Buena remains on a course as banks risk rising in the coming days.
A divorce was granted to J. D. Nihart from Neva Lucy Nihart by Judge Paul W. McCord on grounds of desertion. The couple married January 15, 1920 and separated January 27, 1945. The plaintiff received custody of their daughter Martha and a property settlement was arranged.
President Truman vetoed a GDP tax reduction bill saying it favors high income groups and risks recession. He warned inflation if prices are not adjusted and outlined three goals for tax reform including system revision, debt reduction, and price control.
Dex Maines Iowa lINS Governor Robert Blue appoints Ray E B Johnson of Muscatine former state treasurer as state comptroller to succeed C G Porter. Porter to become auditor of the state highway commission. Lee Watts of Corning named to state highway commission for a four year term. Watts previously defeated by the senate in the Lewis Antunes appointment. Johnson, 61, born in Wilton and a graduate of local schools.
Soil Conservation Week runs June 21 to 28 with an annual observance. Henry County soils technician Stan Christie invites the public to tour field demonstrations of soil and water conservation practices on June 21 with inspections of farms in the morning and afternoon and a noon program at McMillan Park. A detailed schedule will follow.
The Mississippi River at Keokuk reached 17.5 feet at noon as flood levels rapidly rose. Earlier it was 16.6 feet at 8:30 am. The National Carbide Company planned a closure this afternoon while other riverfront plants faced shutdown due to inundation. A few inches more water could close the dike road and Highway No. 10 at Keokuk and the Hamilton bridge to Illinois.
Mrs C R Jackman of Lowell dies after a brief illness at Memorial Hospital in Pleasant. Born Feb 15, 1881, she married Charles Robert Jackman Oct 14, 1879. he preceded her in 1946. Survived by son J Cleve Jackman and two grandsons. Funeral Wednesday at Elliott chapel New Dominion with burial at Bellamy cemetery.
Fort Madison Junior Legion team blanked Pleasant juror Legion boys 16 to 0 on Sunday afternoon. Eckey caught, Kelley Eckey and Burny at bat. Pitching was by Worth Madison with Theubling on the mound.
Skunk River continued to recede at Oakland Mills on Monday, dropping to 6 feet 4 inches over the dam. The high in the second feed of the Wel two weeks measured 0 feet 2 inches.
Fighting broke out at the John Deere plant in Dubuque as about 260 workers attempted to return to work defying picket lines. Union members from Local 241 of the Farm Equipment and Metal Workers remained involved as a hearing on a company petition for a temporary injunction against picketing proceeded in district court.
Several deeds were recorded at the courthouse. Robert Jordan and wife transfer part of lot 9 near Madison and Porter streets to Henry Ticht and wife. James S Feehan and wife transfer farm in section 8 of Jackson township to Robert L. Jordan and wife. J R Savage transfers 50 acres in sections 32 and 33 in Tryppecause township to Ronald P Hire and wife. Frank J Dann and wife transfer north half of lot 3 on Jackson Street between Clay and Washington Streets to Jake Thorington and wife.
Ames report by agricultural economist A. R. Bentley states that despite very bad local conditions the overall crop situation in town is not seriously threatened. He notes some adverse effects but urges steady management and monitoring.
Mt Pleasant sixth seventh and eighth grade teams meet Ford Madison in a power hall game Wednesday afternoon at McMillan Park. The game starts at 2:07 PM.
The Ways and Means Committee approved a one day measure to freeze the Social Security tax for five years. The action, taken in March, aims to suspend the current tax rate and lessen the financial burden on workers during the period.
Market notes from Chicago show bids and top quotes for cattle calves hogs and sheep with various grades and weights. Prices include top hogs at 26.60 per hundredweight and cattle with calves around 44.00 for keel cows plus other肉 marks. feeders and miscellaneous poultry lines also listed with limited clarity. Estimated receipts show substantial counts across cattle hogs and sheep, with regional price ranges and itemized classifications.
The Iowa-Des Moines conference concluded in Des Moines Sunday with Dr. Hunt returning to the local church after a productive tenure. Several nearby charges will receive new pastors while Rev Howard F Ball joins the Ml Pleasant circuit from Crawfordsville and Rev Roger Crabtree moves from Willon Junction to Winfield.
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