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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1952
Page
1
Construction on the Skunk river bridge halts while waiting for steel. The river bend will remain and the new road will connect the old Rock Island railroad bed to the future bridge without altering the bend.
Construction on the Washington Brighton road began this week with Armstrong Construction Co. moving heavy equipment. A 22 foot wide pavement will cover a 1 1/2 mile stretch by fall as grading and bridge work continue between Washington and Brighton. Concrete pours and railing work are planned through summer.
In Paris General Eisenhower declares he will not resign as five star general or begin an active campaign for the Republican nomination. He says pressures to run are strong but he will wait for a formal decision if nominated. He emphasizes no resignation while not yet chosen as candidate.
Neighbors north east of Washington planted 20 acres of oats Tuesday for Clayton Soukup hospitalized after an automobile crash two weeks ago. Helpers included Hubert Beranek Hubert Malichky John Liska Dale Horak William Marek Charles Marek and Orval Myers.
All boys are invited to participate in the first spring hike at the YMCA. The group will depart from the Y at 11 a.m. and return in the afternoon.
Melvin Hill announced the planned film at the United Presbyterian church will not be shown. The church service will proceed as scheduled on Sunday evening.
The court clerk Friday issued a marriage license to Von Robert Comet and Tetty Goan Cary, both residents of Washington.
Josiah Hesseltine, born November 30, 1865 in Brighton, died early today in Moran Kansas. Funeral services will be held at Greeny Chapel with burial in Sandy Hook cemetery. Survivors include son Earl of California daughter Gladys Statler sister Mrs. Bob Clark and brothers Dennis and Dan Hesseltine, all of Brighton.
Beverly Jarvis daughter of Mr and Mrs Marc Jarvis Washington observes her second Easter birthday this year. The attending physician was Mr M Mast. An Easter date check suggests the holiday may not fall on April 6 again for many years. Una Charles Georgesfapry son of Mr and Mrs J C Mabry was also born on Easter April 1 144s at 115% west Malin.
Mrs. Jess Cook aged 55 died Friday at the university hospital after a heart ailment. She lived in Iowa City at 127 East Market Street and previously in Ainsworth. Survived by husband Jess Cook mother Viola Herr and numerous relatives. Funeral Monday at 2 PM at the Ainsworth Methodist Church with burial in Ainsworth Cemetery.
Despite rain and cold, a large turnout of children ages three to thirteen gathered at Sunset Park for the annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce. Master eggs hidden in sacks carried numbers for prizes, with winners Peggy Brown, Steve Brock, Ann Dettwiler, Janet Gardner, Larry Knight, and Tommy Rabenold named across age groups. JayCees thanked participants and PTT volunteers who helped bag eggs.
Fred Bauer 70 longtime West Chester resident and former Washington county supervisor died after a brief illness at his home. He served seven years on the county board and was a retired farmer. He leaves his wife Ethel and seven children plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial at Elim Grove cemetery with services at West Chester Methodist Church.
Melvin Houck, manager at the local telephone office, announces advancement of several operators. Hope Bauseh is named chief operator succeeding Mrs. Dale Goft who held the post for six years. Rose Taylor and Wilma Crawfords named supervisors.
Ralph G Hull was arrested near Welthman Friday afternoon by highway patrolmen. He faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
The Red Brick Rhythm band will be featured in a program at Lincoln School on April 17 and 18. The programs will begin at.
Local churches held a three hour United Presbyterian service from noon to 3 pm with most businesses closing 12 to 2 pm to allow attendance. Ministers Milo Phillips and K Reed presided as Washington congregations joined in seven last words of the cross. The city’s Christian groups thanked businessmen for closing stores and enabling worshipers to participate. Sunrise services at the YMCA and Easter week plans followed, with various church activities and YMCA testing reports noted.
Ralph Shannon publisher of the Washington Evening Journal Iowa was named president of the Iowa Press Association at the Des Moines two day convention Shannon succeeds Carl Sexauer of the Ogden Reporter Other officers named include John R Burroughs Duane Ek Dewel S E Tennant and Lloyd McCutcheon Winners in the PA contests included Carroll Times Herald Chariton Herald Patriot Forest City Summit Malvern Leader and Everly News with the Independence Conservative earning advertising idea honors.
Six states face historic flood as Missouri Red and Mississippi rivers flood lowlands. About 3 500 engineers from Fort Leonard Wood and 120 men from Camp Moyie report to Omaha to aid in flood fight. Nebraska declares state of emergency in Omaha region.
The Loyal Order of the Moose held its life membership drawing at the Moose hall with Frank Dea named winner. Women of the Moose met at the hall to assist the Mt. Pleasant chapter and plan initiation and installation for the near future. Next meeting Thursday April 24 includes a kitchen shower for needed items. Mrs Lyle Embree to serve as treasurer and was briefly omitted from officers in a prior write up. Refreshments were served by Mrs Frank Dea Mrs Embree and Mrs Fred Evan.
Airy Mack Warner Jr. and Andrew Soto, both 17 and from Knoxville, died when their car failed to pass on a hill and collided with an oncoming truck on highway 92 three miles west. Sheriff Jim Van Hemert said truck driver Harold Parson of Hastings reported no injuries.
Home readers can remove unsightly grease spots with two methods. Apply fullers earth or magnesia to the stain and let it stand overnight before brushing away the powder. Alternatively place a clean blotter over the spot and press with a warm iron, changing the blotter frequently.
A weather bulletin notes rain this afternoon with snow mix along the northern border. Highs range from 35 to 48 with light precipitation north and south, ending tonight and east early Sunday. Lows near 30 to 35 and highs Sunday 36 to 44 with a mostly cloudy warm outlook.
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