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Mt Pleasant News

Location

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1947

Page

5

Practicing Soil Conservation in Henry County Emphasis Week

Practices for contour strip cropping on long slopes outlined by Stan Christie, with rotations of corn oats hay and meadow to sustain soil protection. Meadows, waterways and grazing rules update field layouts, showing demonstrations on Clarence Houston Marion township Wark McAllister Scott Gric Roth and Vernon Stauffer farms.

Henry County Stan Christie Clarence Houston Marion Township Wark McAllister Scott Gric Roth Vernon Stauffer Jefferson

Washingtons Viewpoints On Truman Dewey Clash

Fast Mabon reports analysis on President Truman vetoes and the Dewey led opposition. The piece notes Republican strategy to obstruct the administration and voices concern over whether the administration can implement the law effectively amid partisan resistance.

Will Remodel Room for Office Suite Near ROA Eten

A remodeling plan converts a room into an office suite located near the ROA on Eten. The remodel features a new glass brick front and a moved entrance to the left side of the trunk. Upon completion, the professional rooms will be ready, with work beginning as soon as materials arrive.

Truman Une White House Cntishys Siit- Tavilies CTO Chressmann Cfist

Tragedy in Bone: Dunn Kills Wife and Son Then Self

In Bone Nova Scotia area Dunn, 64, a retired Western Tailwool conductor, killed his wife and son with an axe in bed early today before dying of self-inflicted injuries after a struggle. Barbara, 16, and Charles, 19, were injured. police responded after a 2:30 a.m. call from Charles. The attacker later died at a hospital. two other children were uninjured. The event disrupted a Fourth of July program at Mount Pleasant Golf and Country Club where local notices described upcoming games and a supper.

Bone Town Thre Menos P.P Charles Paulson Dunn Bur Ve John Fist Barbara Mount Pleasant Golf Ansley Iowa Walter Mooney Senavin Diego Galil Wilminston Del Edward Huffman Viere Navy Dg. A. Panther Marguerite Turley W. FP. Kopp Kopp Luella Reif Charles Edwin Baldwin Denver Colo Danville Wesley Reif Charles Kopp

District Ball Tournament Opens Friday Night At McMillan Park

Two games are scheduled at McMillan Park in the district baseball tournament. The J. and his Clothiers will face the John Deere team from Winfield in the first game at 6 30 p m and Wyman will play the local Merchants in the second at 8 30 p m. Tonight Thursday features Bonaparte Indians Jana Abe Mediapolis Legion in the opener and Blade facing the Merchants Morning Sun in the septid game.

MccMillan Park J. and His Clothiers John Deere Winfield Stards Wyman Bonaparte Jana Abe

Committee votes to raise funds for Congress in 1949 plan

The House Appropriations Committee endorsed an increase for Congress, approving a 15 percent rise over 1947 allocations and a final boost of 3.691 million dollars for fiscal 1949. The move ends months of economy campaigns against Democratic government departments and agencies.

Washington, D. C INS House ‘Appropriations Committee Truman Congress Bae House and Senals Appropriations Committee National Legislature

Fragmented political critique of Truman era rhetoric

The piece analyzes partisan writing filled with adjectives and buzzwords from the congressional debate. It recalls comments about Truman's bill, Dewey, and Roosevelt, noting the preemptive praise and later opposition desiring straightforward union reform.

Braja Kuseiors Tn Elyle Biliet Jan

Lee Town Mission to Re open Friday

Lee Town mission plans a re opening Friday evening with a weekly service continuing each Sunday. K Mills led the reopening and will head services alongside a Sunday meeting at 2 30 pm with ongoing weekly gatherings announced.

Lee Town Mills

Train Service Still Limited Amid Washouts and Delays

The report notes reduced rail service with several trains running on adjusted schedules. Train 6 and 8 operate irregularly, 9 plans to resume late, and few westbound services are returning as crews clear washouts and damaged tracks. Passenger trains are halted west of the line until conditions improve.

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Marriage Licenses Issued In County Clerks Office

Tromagiese licenses issued in the county clerk s office list Arthur Lee Young 21 of Ainsworth and Juanita Marie Gell 17 of Stockport Harold Vale Holzhauser 33 and Reva Eileen Renfrew 24 both of Mt Pleasant.

Abohe County Arthur Lee Young Ainsworth Juanita Marie Gell Stock Port Harold Vale Holzhauser Sunt Reva Eileen Renfrew Mv. Pleasant

German Untlege Dormitarius at Mt Pleasant Campus

Fragmentary account recalls how the German Untlege dormitories at Mt. Pleasant once housed Cior Mar Walestents on the east campus near Caljee Avenue and Mac axterior, two stories tall with four roots per foot. Details are incomplete but reference a shift to a west town location between Gallrose and Wenry St and a former resident, Dr. Ghiles FH Kampheimner.

Kant WiMoh Cior- Mar Walestents Una Cal- Jeeo Avenue Dent Gallrose Wenry St Porkuum Ib Na Donge Ghiles Kampheimner Sioux City

President Truman vetoes wool tariff bill

President Truman today vetoed the wool tariff bill, saying the measure would raise tariff barriers and clash with government efforts to reduce trade restrictions. He sent a special message to the Senate declaring approval would be a “tragic mistake.”

Washington, B.C INS Truman Sen Bis Usin Yeto Congress Senate

Entertain at Buffet Supper by Mr and Mrs Wilson

Mr and Mrs Wilson entertaining a group of friends at a cooperative buffet supper Wednesday evening. Ross Shafer received the high score in the bridge games following the meal.

Mrs. Wilson Tryin Ross Shafer

Local Market Report Shows Mixed Beef Prices and Slaughter Rates

Market summary notes 10 000 head hog and cattle details with top prices for veal and steer cuts. Cattle notes include prime and choice ranges around 25 50 to 29 50, with veal at about 24.00 and spring lambs around 125.00. Also lists hog and poultry figures and local market identifiers.

Des Moines Levee Break Threatens Wide Flood Damage

Des Moines faced major flood danger as the Gas Moines and Raccoon rivers rose to record levels. At least two men were reported missing after a wagon capsized in floodwaters near Pine Hill. Evacuations affected around 2000 families as the Scott Street and Avon Lake levees held with seepage and sandbag reinforcements. Five city bridges were blocked, signaling widespread disruption across the downtown area.

Des Moines Gas Moines Cresser Second Avenue Scott Street Claire McNvil James Armstrong Pine Hill Armstrong William Stewart MaNell Civil Aeronautics Raccoon West Des Motins Clark Street Sreend Avenur Cty Avon Lake Asd Soul Des Moines Franklin Street Sixth Avenue University Avenue Southeast Sixth Southwest Minti Puclid Aveue

Antlrust Club Dessert Meeting at Hanglin Garden

Mrs Decker hosted the Antl Rust club at a dessert gathering in the garden yard of the Karl Hanglin home Wednesday afternoon. Fourteen members attended. The afternoon featured handiwork and socializing with light sewing activities.

Decker Anle Rust Club Owl Yard Karl Hanglin Willi

Wednesday Twelve Club Meets At Mrs Fruk Mop Wernasday

The Werlnesty twelve club met with Mrs Frank Kerker presiding. Mrs James Rabeseen and Mrs Henry Worrdematy won high honors. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee were served after the meeting.

Fruk Wernasday Frank Kerker James Rabeseen Mars Henry Worrdematy

Wednesday Club Meeting Notes With Mrs McKibbin

Wednesday club met with Mrs McKibbin on a Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Tyra Tobe of Chand Saline Trane and Mat Mavi Tony of Hroskfield plus Mrs Teitnell Weir. A summary of current events followed with refreshments served.

Myre George McKibbin Heilein Gwants Tyra Tobe Chand Saline, Trane Mavi Tony Hroskfield Teitnell Weir

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