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Newspaper

Mt Pleasant News

Location

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1947

Page

3

Dissolution of the Third International Viewed from Different Sides

A 1948 report discusses the announced dissolution of the Third International on May 18, reactions from Washington London Berlin and state actors. It lists key Communist signatories and names leaders and puppet-state figures in postwar Europe while noting skepticism about the move's significance.

Washington London Berlin Timuroy Zhdanov Kuusinen Manuilsky Gomer Bulenria Zidunov Russiga Poland Maniuilsky Ukewine Duelos Gottwald Guedoslovakia Ercoli Yogiatti Uke Phorez Moscow Third International Cordell Aull Tim New York Ife Trotsky Mexico Europe Hitler Fort Browder Stalin Vyacheslav M. Molotov Mogoaing Lash Comintern Tell Laneloning Jacques Duclos Waller Alpricht Dimitris Cis Tn Ward Buslosa Jntbie

Tireman Dies in Burlington Fire Disaster

A spectacular blaze at the Burlington Pruli Company building killed Tireman Carl Harman, 29, and injured several others. Firemen fought the 10 hour blaze destroying vast goods, including a large cold storage rocker and merchandise. Damage estimated near 200000 with additional losses at Dodge and Nash facilities in Fort Dodge.

Burlington INS Burlington: Pruli Herald Carl Harman Olker Sirgm Dodge Elgin Paper and Supply Company Nash Company Gfyage Inn Fort Paper Company

Edward A Firmen LW C Alumnus Dies in New York City

Edward A. Firmen, 82, a 1911 Iowa Wesleyan alumnus, died Sunday morning in his New York City home after a heart attack a month earlier. Funeral was in Riverside Chapel, New York, with burial in Dallas. Survived by wife, two daughters Zona Mine and Florence Stephens, five brothers, and other relatives. He operated in New York with Lag Gem after teaching at Iowa Wesleyan and was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha.

Edward A. Firmen Tana Westleyan Hig ‘Hone New York City Riverside Chapel Dallas Texas Zona Mine Florence Stuphens Fivo Burlington Bloomfield Stephens John A. Stephens Ainsworth New York Fimimen Wesleyan Towa Wesleyan Gandarlion Iowa Wesleyan Dwyer Flooring Company Lag Gem Lambde Chi Alpha

Suit for divorce filed with clerk naming Paul V Gabel

Paul V. Gabel filed for divorce from Frances Paling Gabel alleging cruel and infirmity cruelty. They married in Ottumwa in January 1934 and lived together until January 1996. He seeks custody of their son Richard Lee, age 12, and any relief the court may grant.

Paul V. Gabel Frances Paling Gabel Trentmyutt Ottumwa Richard Lee

Will admitted to probate for Belle Nicholson estate

The will of Belle Nicholson was admitted to probate and divided equally among her children Pearl Nicholson, Winena Maude Byers, Thak ad P. Nicholson, and Rose Nicholson as executor without bond. The will, dated August 15, 1911, was witnessed by W. Z. Ken and Florence Deibler.

Belle Nicholson Uwee Pearl Nicholson Winena Maude Byers Thakad P. Nicholson Rose Nicholson W. Z. Ken Plorence Deibler

Two Marriage Licenses Issued In County Clerk’s Office

Two marriage licenses have been issued by the county clerk. James Sohier, 30, and Marjorie Tomb, 29, both of Mb Pleasint. Geel Linder, 22, and Marvel or Riwnhouser, 18, both of Winfield.

James Sohier Marjorie Tomb Mb. Pleasint Geel Linder Marvel Or Riwnhouser Winfield

Foreign correspondents dispute Comintern claim hoaxes

A fragmentary report notes American foreign correspondents in Moscow denying that Mrere ever joined the Comintern. The item hints at hoax theories and mentions copyright attribution with unclear sourcing.

Moscow Comintern Mente Tne

No Buses Rejected In Inspection Here

Inspection at McMillan park found all 76 acting buses pass safety checks. Some were flagged for brake issues and required repairs. drivers instructed to fix. A private car failed the brake test.

McMillan Park Aifternoon

Waterloo VFW Pow Wow Highlights Veteran Aid Efforts

Waterloo hosts a VFW POW WOW with VPW members and spouses over the weekend. National leaders Ray Bronaman Dorothy Mann and H A Calkins spoke on veterans issues and VA staffing needs. Local service officers pledged aid and guidance to veterans seeking help. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roger Galer Mr. and Mrs. Bij Lanmm Mr. and Mrs. Frank Werner and Linnie Lyon.

VPW Waterloo V.pw Ray Bronnaman V. FP. W Dorothy Mann H.A. Calkins Veterans Problems Veterans Administration Vy, Flw Vic V.e F. W Joan V. PF. W. Post Roger Galer Bi J Lanmm Frank Werner Linnie Lyon

American Consulate In Jerusalem Bombed

Arab extremists bombed the American consulate in Jerusalem injuring two women employees. The blast broke through the back wall, breached the interior, and damaged the roof as tension rises over Palestine partition plans. Arab attacks followed a Polish consulate bombing amid troop movements near the Galilee.

Jerusalem Durustiem INS Lhe Jeruralem United States Palestine

Miss Wright Weds William Van Allen in Candlelight Ceremony

Dorothy A. Wright daughter of Glare and Wright of Arlington Virginia wed William Van Allen in Washington DC. The couple plans to reside in Boston after a candlelight ceremony at the Wright home. The bride wore white satin with illusion veil and carried white roses. Matron of honor was cousin Mrs. Alan Fay in blue and silver. the groom’s mother Mrs. A M Van Allen attended. Van Allen is with the Ultrasonic corporation of Cambridge Massachusetts.

Dorothy A. Wright Glare A. Wright Arlington William van Allen Washington DD. G Boston Wright Allan Fay Mr. van Allen A.M. van

Funeral Arrangements for Mrs Dollie Swartz

Funeral service for Mrs. Dollie Swartz, age 4, will be Tuesday at 3 PM from Winfield Methodist Church with Dr. George G Hunt officiating. The body lies at Cookes Funeral Home. Mrs Swartz died Sunday evening in the hospital and is survived by her son Lee Swartz of Washington.

Dollie Swarty Winfield Methodist George G. Hunt Cookes Swarts Lee Swarly Buta Yaygton

Service Officer Named for VFW Posts

Roger Goierde named service officer at VFW post to assist veterans with information on on the job training hospitalization care training programs and related services. Veterans needing help are urged to contact Mr Galer for guidance and support.

Roger Goierde Ginter Galer

Miss Charlotte Garrels Attends Rural Youth Convention

Miss Charlotte Garrels daughter of Mr and Mrs Mimer Garrels attends the National Convention of Rural Youth Association of America in Bloomington Illinois this week representing her club and 4 H. 5 Mr P G Wall State 4 H leader will speak on the program day.

Charlotte Garrels Mimer Garrels Rural Youth Association Americ Being Bloomingston FFA UW. 5 P. GC Wall Styte Laws Miss Garrels Goa

Hay Rack Ride Fatal At Omaha University

An Omaha University student Freddie Freelin, 21, a senior engineering major, died in a hayride collision Saturday night. Six other students were injured, including 18 year old WMcPranand whose skull may be fractured.

Omaha, Nebr Omaha University Lday Wang Freddie Freelin Wmcpranand

Fairfield Marriage Notice for Grace McGiffin and John G Barwise

Announcements from Fairfield report the marriage of Mrs Grace McGiffin and Mr John G Barwise of Fairfield. The ceremony occurred Saturday afternoon at Fairfield. Mrs Barwise is a Fairfield Daily Ledger publisher and Mr Barwise is an attorney for a local machinery company. Barwise served in World War I.

Grace McGiffin John G. Barwise Fairfield Fairfield Ta Barwise Fairfield Daily Ledger Warenleig Len ‘Machinery Company Pairfield Baywise Untl

Death of local man linked to self-inflicted shooting

Police stated the body of Nor bert Rehir was found in his Dubuque home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the heart. A double barreled shotgun lay beside the deceased, and authorities indicate the death was by his own action.

Dubuque Ta. Uins Caroner Norbert Rehir Lobelet Stipide Dex Presseli

Local Happenings and Family Visits Across Communities

Sunday visits to La Grange Missouri and Moling Texas frame a weekend from Mrs. Gul Rochert to Miss Virginia Campbell from Washington DC. Long lists of relatives attend weddings in Virginia and domestic travel figures. notes on memorial hospital and social visits span Iowa Nebraska and Oregon locales.

Plan Corn Contest At Trenton Event

At the October meeting of Triton WGC S held at Mrs. Fred McPheron's home it was voted to hold a amuid bazaar and supper. Various kinds of needlework aprons and garments will be sold. Prizes for longest ear of corn smallest car and greatest circumference. The corn will be weighed for highest tender. Entertainment planned for ARCS attendance hoped.

Cub Pack Supper Tuesday Evening at Melodial church

The monthly Cub Pack supper will be held in the Melodial church dining room on Tansey evening October at 6. Dr. Pensepacke will give a talk on Tide and the theme for the month.

CUB Pack Tansey Dr. A. Sf Tye Mons

Chicago Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Hogs and Steers

Raw market wire from Chicago noting hogs around 9 500 head with direct loads 2 500, prices up to 25 cents, calves and cattle varied with slaughter steers steady to 25 cents lower, hogs 1 80 to 1 90 for some cuts, sow prices 28 to 20, cattle and lambs mixed with buyers cautious, weekly totals forecast 8 000 hogs and 2 000 sheep. Local market items include dairy cream prices, Leghorn products, and poultry sprigs with small price shifts.

Chicago Severnl Inads Amd

Speeding Student Harold Rose Fined In City Court

Harold Rose a college student was fined one dollar and costs by Mayor J B Vandagriff on a speeding charge after being picked up by local police on East Washington for driving at 25 miles an hour in a restricted zone.

Harold Rose J. B. Vandagriff Rose Locat Police East Washington

College basketball scores and player tallies across multiple games

A compiled list of college basketball scores and player point totals from numerous schools. Notable entries include California 48 Wisconsin 4 with Tawh 27 and neha 14, Michigan 69 Pittsburg 0.5, Minnesota 87 Northwestern 21, Kansas 88 South Dakota State 21, and Texas 84 Oklahoma 14 along with several uncertain names and misread team labels reflecting OCR issues.

Ball California Wisconsin Tawh Neha Minois Amy Oo Itler Michigan Pittsburg Minnesota Northwestern Notre Dame Purdue Sauthen Ohia State Kansas South Dakota State Massetts Gatorady Nebraska Jows State Texaa Oklahon Cornell Simpson Tabure Calver-Stockton Augsburg Hares Mines Normal Ambrose Augestinma Upper Town Penn Warlairg Towa State Trachers Kraporlans Penghers North Dakota Maniobi Carleton Goofy Gate Tape Beloit Tiaweotiee

Two Die In Florida Storm Strikes Miami Area

A tropical cyclone lashed southern Florida causing two deaths and over 3,000 homeless. The storm center was about 285 miles northeast of Palm Beach with Miami and nearby regions facing widespread flood risk. Gusts reached hurricane force as the system moved across the area, the second of three Florida storms this month, with Red Cross relief aiding more than 1,000 evacuees housed in schools and churches.

Plovida Palm Beach Miami Florida Minai

District Demonstration Festival Showcases Eight Counties

Washington and Louisa counties led eight county teams in Mt. Pleasant for the 4-H girls District Demonstration Festival. Entries included Dress Up With Accessories by Washington and Bay and Sew by Louisa in the blue ribbon class, with secant winners Van Buren and Davis counties for Put a Shine On Your Toes Instead of Your Nose and Preserving Food The Modern Way. Ribbon winners included Wapello and Muscatine counties for Evening Wricks Of Woolen Garments and Desk Acts series, reflecting top local talent among sixty district teams in friendly competition.

Wipelly Muscatine Cowny Dvi

Car collision damages vehicles in Salem incident

Cars driven by Dale Septer of Salem and Mrs Zeller of Brooklyn were involved in a Sunday morning accident on Highway 218 near Salm stub. Both cars were damaged in the crash valued at $260 total. no injuries were reported.

Dale Septer Salem Id Joseph Zeller Brooklyns

Burial of Boudewy ns in Rock Island Cemetery

The casketed remains of Boudewyns, a World War II navy veteran from Waykind, are to be returned from overseas for final burial at Rock Island National Cemetery in a few weeks. An informed Navy escort from the Chicago destination center will accompany the body. The family requests kinship confirmation and notes reimbursement of travel expenses up to a specified amount for the escort and related services.

Bortswiti Boulewyia Rock Island National Chicago Boaswains

Unclear text about a move to a new house

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Terminy Ott and names, with references to moving to a new house and a future residence. Details are garbled and identities unclear.

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George EB. Sokalsky Lw.c Will By Jimmy Hatlo S.S CK Medaniel 319 East MO Daniel ST Serne VFW AVA Hagaiah Galilee Holy Land Upper Galilee Haganah Jewish Defense Army Miss Wright Dollie Swartz V.F.W Gul Rochert la Grimge Lloyd Schwlobert Moling Virginia, Campbell Wishington Glenn Campbell Paneo Ghicago Tony Bug Ato Nixon Wait Kitel R. So Rhodes Velleja L. PL Diemer J. K. Aenstrong Oregon Mis van Allen Washington, DC William Vin, Allen Dorothy Trond Schuyler Nebr Poneef Direutors Wivents Athy Stanton Iatias Aril Warren Wiek Isa Eho Bidar Damiltoni Richard Monty RIE Bf Chale Salli Taedale Tsage Rie Gift Trenton Washington and Louisa County Salem J Boudewyns Rock Island Terminy Ott Cesitont Dey Henry Comity Hariilsiy
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