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Mt Pleasant News

Location

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1947

Page

4

News Behind the News on Snyder tax veto strategy

Paul Males notes Treasury Secretary Snyder proposes a veto of a tax reduction as part of a political strategy. He cites Democratic and Republican reactions, the potential timing for next year’s election, and debates whether tax rebates or government spending better serve the economy amid high prices. The piece weighs fiscal prudence against political gain and anticipates ongoing campaign implications.

Washington Treasury Snyder Jaye Boet Senate Truman Byrd Virginia George Bramar Tmman

Garsson Lost Job For Taking Bribe Claims Emerge

Washington D C testimony of Henry Garsson case reveals a munitions maker was discharged from the Treasury Department about two decades ago for alleged bribery. Charles D W Newlind, bank president, testified during the piracy trial involving Garsson, his brother and an ex representative May of Kentucky.

Washington, D. C TNS Henry Garsson Acc Teaaury Department Charles DW. Newlind Lae First National Bank of Batavia Newlind Garson May Keiticky Garssons

First night baseball at Mt Pleasant under floodlights

At Mt Pleasant a floodlit baseball doubleheader opens the season with two Junior Legion games at 6 p.m. The VFW from Mt Pleasant faces Moosenite Burlington, while Mt Pleasant Junior Legion plays New London. Last minute prep underway with stands nearly done and lights tested.

Mt. Pleasant Junior Legion of B. Lawrence BR. Larun Devingerss FR. Tange J. Lange Steffing Fenton Comm Biltle P Kuntz Moose J. Oberman

4-H Girls Attend State Convention Henry County Delegates

Four Henry county 4-H girls join more than 1,000 delegates at the 18th annual state 4-H convention hosted by Town State College. Delegates Pauline Anderson Naananettes Mary Eubank Waysnettes Phyllis Mathews Evelyn Tmsstes Carol Strothiman Meyhen and Don Lassles Norma Later attend with county leaders Mrs Mark McAllister Suilley Nelson and Floyd Gandell. The program centers on learning to live in a changing world with speeches by H H Kildee Ruth Streicher and university leaders. A Wednesday campus gathering includes remarks by Dale S Welch F G Murray and C B Finley.

Henry County Town State College Pauline Anderson Vanaanettes Mary Eubank Worine Waynettes Phyllis Mathews Elvelyn Tmsstes Carol Strothiman Meyhen Don Lassles Norma Mark McAllister Wizards Suilley M. Nelson County Extension Home Floyd Gandell H. H. Kildee Ruth Streicher 4-H Mabel Welson Ly A Wm. van Bloom Daton Tolbert MacRae College Mu Dale S. Welch Univarsity of Dubuque F. G. Murray Charlis B. Finley Iowa State Col Thais Crawford Heiry County Nutrition County Hiedell

Guernsey Parish Show Held At McMillan Park

Floyd Johnson dairy extension specialist of Iowa State College judged the Guernsey Parish show at McMillan Park Tuesday. Many Guernsey herd exhibitors cheered their animals on.

Floyd Johnson Towa State College McMillan Park Guernsey

State Gas Tax Held Valid in Iowa Supreme Court

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled today that the state gasoline tax is constitutional, upholding district court dismissal of a suit by Stanley Phuik of Kalona. The decision ends two years of court action and affirms the tax enacted by the 1945 General Assembly.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Suate Stanley Phuik Kalona Laws Firmer Jash Sumiter Plank P

Suit for divorce filed with clerk

Beatrice Green files for divorce from Mark A. Green alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Petition claims marriage began April 8, 1946 in Lawton Oklahoma and separation occurred May 1, 1946, seeking a just settlement.

Beatrice Green Mark A. Green Lawton Okla

Two Marriage Licenses Issued In Local Clerks Office

Two marriage licenses have been issued at the clerks office here. They are Howard Tt. Church, 22, of Tama and Will Mae Woods, 15, of Mt. Pleasant. Max LeRoy Smith, 22, of Mt. Pleasant and Mary Madore Adaline Lonsdale, 20, of Winfield.

Howard Tt. Church Tama Will Mae Woods Mt. Pleasant Max LeRoy Smith Mary Madore Adaline Lonsdale Winfield

Miss Lou Rukgaber Dies in Chicago

Chicago death of Miss Lou Rukgaber reported. Remains arrive Thursday afternoon at 130 and go directly to Forest Home cemetery for convalital services. Cankes Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Lou Rukgaber Chicago Forest Home Cemetery Cankes Funeral Home

Canal transfer shifts Schuylkill assets to Pennsylvania

The Reading Company transferred its Schuylkill River Canal assets to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The deal includes all real estate, rights of way, and water power rights along the canal. The canal once ran from Park Carbon to Philadelphia and had been mainly used for coal transport.

Hvelsbury NSI Reading + Company Commonweals Pennsylvania Schuylkill River Navigation Company Crahl Park Carbon Philadelphia Mally Finnss

Cows Swim Out As Owner Calls Them Home

Mr and Mrs George Aldi and their neighbors recounted a Strait tale of cattle obeying a master’s voice as cows swam from a flooded pasture toward a neighbor’s field after being driven from their Naumann shore home near Bonaparte.

George Aldi Naumann Piach Bonaparte Alden Rink Island

Rent Control Bill Sent to Senate for Final Action

Washington D C The house today passed and sent to the senate for final action legislation continuing residential rent control until February 29 but allowing voluntary 15 percent increases. The vote was 167 to 73.

Washington, D. G House Senate

Kitch Brothers Operate Mt. Union Machine Shop

Richard and Earl Kitch announce ownership of the Mt. Union machine shop formerly the John Stafford shop. They offer a wide range of equipment and services aimed at supporting local machine operators in need of a reliable shop.

Kitch Brothers Mt. Union Machine Shop Richard and Earl Kitch Mt. Union John Stafford

Reckless Driving Plea From Local Defendant Mills

Robert Mills pleaded guilty to reckless driving before Justice of the Peace G A T Mallowell. He was fined for costs. The prior drunken driving charge will be reviewed by the grand jury this fall.

Robert Mills Inla Justice of the Peace G. A. T Mallowell Grand

House Sustains Tax Cut Veto in Tight Vote

The House of Representatives sustained President Truman's veto of the tax reduction. The roll was 268 to 183, short of the two thirds needed to override the presidential veto.

House Washington, D. C INS Truman

Wallace Threatens To Form Party In 1948 Bid

Wallace, reacting to Truman administration policy, warned of a new third party in 1948. He urged immediate talks with Stalin to craft a peace accord, denounced the current foreign program, and spoke to about 12,000 at the Watergate amphitheater. He said a third party would form if both parties pursue war or a low mood, regardless of election chances.

Washington, D. C Henry A. Wallace Truman Wallace United States Mr. Trumean Stalin South Salém Watergate Aloum Potomac Democratic Party Wall Street Russia Thes Font Good Bay

College leaders brief local business men on campus growth

About 15 businessmen from Rotary and Kiwanis heard College affairs reports at Hershey Hall. President Stanley B. Niles spoke, with updates from Morris Morgan on religious life and from Kenneth Porter on athletics. Expansion plans include temporary campus buildings to handle rising enrollments and higher costs, per Dr. Eliza and W. Emerson Beck’s survey.

Down Wesleyan Finanei Abe Hershey Hall Stanley B. Niles Morris. Morgan Willem Hermano Kenneth Porter Br. “Hekel Lewis Chayiman Karl Fille Karl Keefer

Day Camp Thrives At Mt Pleasing Park Activities Continue

Day camp at McMillan park enters its second day with a pancake and bacon cookout and craft activities. Wednesday includes swimming from two to four at the pool and Thursday features a grand camp fire at Saunders park plus the closing program in the evening. Camp counselors include Mrs K W Nelson and director Shirley Blum along with Mig EB A Hayes, president of the girls club association, and many volunteers listed by name assisting in crafts and supervision.

McMillan Park Saunders Park K. W. Nelson Ghirley Blum Mig. EB. A. Hayes Girl Sccur Association Walker Schaller Marilyn Gatmee and Clark Leathie Harold Haun Wim Wallets John Moore Verle Worl Kenneth Porter Florenie Mack

Stark and McComb Wed in June Ceremony

Announcements note Miss Esther Stark daughter of Mrs. Frank M. Stark and Hincald McComb wed on Thursday June 12. They will reside in Columbia Missouri. Mrs. McComb formerly taught at the local grade school and Mr. McComb, a former teacher at New London, is a student at Town Wesleyan and formerly with the federal weather service.

Esther Stark Frank. M. Stark Hincald

Local Happenings Across Town This Week

Local notes report residents moving into GO area apartments, a patient at Memorial Hospital in critical condition, and visits by Palmer and Hunt families. Olive Poremiller returned from Fairfield, Walter Hunt underwent a Rochester clinic checkup, Brazier and Jeare Tomy received medical care, Moyle family from Denver visited Edward Hausel and Frank Moyle, Anna Presswell returned from Burlington after a rail injury, and Mrs. Raymond Rodiger spent the week with Mya Pressel.

Aad Robert Baleshive W Anderson Nori Adams J.T. McConvaughey Memorial Hospital A. Bowen Palmer Lamyelle Louisiana GC. F. Palmer Wallbank Olive Poremiller Fairfield Walter Hunt Rochester Minn Hunt Barry Brazier Harry Je. Oare Tomy Ace Ords Geneseo Brazier Keith Moyle Denver Gala Edward Hausel Frank Moyle Anna Presswell Burlington Raymond Rodriger Thavenpark Noglecé Mya Pressel Terwun

Memorial Hospital Notes Admission Tuesday Patients

Mrs W TR Rileswig admitted mandhy Tatistectomy patients Tuesday were Mia Thomas Willis Houta Perpsisony of Olds Frances Tautlso and ATL Marshall Rosetta Makonait Charles Johnaan was chstressed Tuesday.

Mia Thomas Willis Houta Perpsisony Olds Frances Tautlso Atl Marshall Rosetta Makonait Charles Johnaan

Towa River Reaches Record Crest in Iowa Floods

The Towa River in Louisa County tops 186 feet after cresting at Iowa City this morning. Wapello area braces for an 18 foot crest around midnight as rivers Iowa and Cedar near simultaneous peaks. Red Cross and State Guard mobilize volunteers to reinforce levees from Des Moines to Newton, while evacuation centers open at Wapello Consolidated School. Des Moines rainfall checked Des Moines River rise. forecast calls for scattered showers with potential further damper. Mississippi River at Keokuk rises to 187 feet, threatening Clark County Missouri, prompting plant closures and widespread flooding.

Wapello Towa Louisa County Nistory Iowa Grty Tech Iowa Cedar H. B. Hamner Louisa County Red Cross Aml Clifford Dawson Tavenpoo States Guard State Guard Addities Des Moines Newton Aesist Jovee Wapelio Oakville Burlington Weather Observer Des Moines Naval Reserve Training Center Wappella Cof 'Tracy United States Weather Bureau Des

Adjournment Date Set By House Leaders for Congress

Washington report states House Speaker Martin and Republican leaders agreed on a single adjournment date, with final adjournment expected by a specified day. The plan concentrates on uniting party actions and proceeding to close Congressional business on the determined date.

Washington Martin Crom

Ringold Funeral Service Set For L B Ringold Sr

Burlington funeral home to hold service Wednesday afternoon at two o clock for L B Ringold Sr a local resident who died Sunday at his home. The service planned by the Ringold family will be held at the church with burial to follow at the local cemetery.

Burlington L. B. Ringold

Market Report Fragment From Chicago Record

Irregular market notes list hogs at 16 600 with 4 000 in lots and mixed prices around 28 35 to 29 28. Sheep values show 1 000 head with ewes and lambs at 25 00 to 25 50. Corners of dairy and grain values appear unclear with multiple misread entries.

Chicago Gene Creanie

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Paul Males King Features Garsson Wormwood Pellagra Cale Ncss Jimmy Hatlo Supreme Court District Court Eliza W. Emerson Beck Colgath University Mit Une Hf, McLeran Kiwanis J. Ji. Vandegvitt Rotary Une Ed Bowers Howard Cotbrett Raws Palmer Lafayette Prank Sutton New London Harold McComb Ringold
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