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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
2
A UNC campus landmark is noted as the only co ed YMCA in the United States. The facility serves students with mixed gender programs and activities on campus.
Mrs Glen Durst and Carol Ann with Mrs Robert Grubb Mrs Earl Fisher and Mrs Ruth Armstrong spent the afternoon shopping in Muscatine. Mrs Bayne Freeland former Iowa Jean Huber of Prospect Ill visits her parents in South English. Virginia Arnold hospitalized in Iowa City for treatment. Mrs Francis McConnell and three daughters visit Iowa City with Mr and Mrs William McConnell. Mrs Tea Brown at University hospital Iowa City to undergo major surgery. Gene Tucker returned from Lincoln Illinois after taking Mrs Tucker last Thursday. Mrs Tucker’s parents Mr and Mrs J R Aiden-
The report notes residents of Lincoln of both genders injured in a recent automobile wreck. Gene reports Mr and Mrs Aldendifer are doing as well as expected. Little Margo Tucker has chicken pox and could not join the trip. George McAvoy, Sadie McAvoy’s son, visited in Washington and Illinois, recently graduated from the Illinois College of Chiropody and Foot Surgery and plans to practice in Texas after a six week Des Moines stint with Dr. Stewart Reede.
Czechoslovakia charged that the United States and NATO threats risk war. Dr Adolf Hoffmeister accused Dean Acheson of arming for attack while Drew Pearson's report on Forrestal's alleged breakdown was called a war psychosis. Hoffmeister condemned Clarence Cannon's urge to strike Moscow within a week after war begins.
A long list of local businesses and landmarks from Easter Event coverage shows venues from Reeves Wrecker to Washington Savings & Loan and J. C. Penney, indicating a community commerce cluster around Easter activities. Names span groceries, beauty shops, gas stations, diners, and service firms, reflecting a town map style directory.
Mrs Ode Ferguson dislocated her shoulder while visiting neighbor Mrs Richard Connors at the Connors home. She was taken to the hospital and treated, then discharged this morning. She is staying with her daughter Mrs Sam Witting while recovering.
Former Governor and U S Senator George A Wilson returns to private law practice in Des Moines after ten years in public jobs. The Republican, who served four years as governor and six as senator, was defeated for re election last November by Guy Gillette of Cherokee.
Father and son night kicks off Friday at seven with gym pool and lobby activities for fathers and sons. Saturday 11 36 hike precedes lunch and routes. Marble tournament Monday at ten awards YMCA memberships to winners. camp meeting Tuesday 7 30 with Ottumwa Y slides.
A Republican sponsored national health bill was introduced in the Senate offering an initial 280 million dollars in grants to states. It aims to provide federal aid without creating a welfare state, creating a national health agency to distribute funds to states for planning medical services, hospital expansion, and school health programs while keeping primary responsibility with state governments.
Mrs. Clarence French and sister Gladys Ball hosted a nuptial shower in Wapello for their niece Betty Ball. Fifty four friends attended at the Ball home as plans for the upcoming marriage to John McCulley were shared. Mrs. Charles Bartholow of Washington attended as a guest.
A sign hanging from the ceiling of the Doremus gym at Washington and Lee University proclaims the message When you can read this you re in trouble. The remark appears above the wrestling mats in Lexington Virginia.
The House passed a $5.43 billion compromise foreign aid bill for Western Europe covering 15 months to June 30, 1950. It awaits Senate endorsement and then the White House with possible further reductions in appropriations. The measure includes up to $150 million to guarantee dollar convertibility for private investments in approved projects.
Des Moines Iowa democrats launch a drive to prevent a Republican sweep in the 1951 Iowa legislature. In last fall’s general election Democrats did not contest 17 of 29 Senate races and 12 of 29 House races, allowing Republicans to win without opposition.
In Ellsworth Michigan a town of 400 residents prepares for another peaceful week as there has been no fire in three years. Firemen remain vigilant and hopeful no fire interrupts the calm.
Rosemary club members played bridge at three tables Wednesday at the home of Mrs. P F Whisler. High score went to Mrs. George Horn with Mrs Ray Whisler as second high. Low score to Mrs Ss W Augustine. Mrs John Cherry presided over a brief business meeting. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs Ray Whisler. The hostess grandson Stephen also attended.
Washington residents are urged to rake yard debris away from curbs and gutters Mr Earl Little street commissioner notes leaves and trash left in gutters clog sewer drops and cause street flooding Piling debris on lots or proper disposal prevents city street department problems
Washington reports an Armed Forces Chemical Journal article estimates a conservative rate of one atomic bomb produced per week. It cites a $1,000,000 cost per bomb and a current stockpile of 100 to 200 devices. The April issue is by J A Campbell of Oberlin College chemistry. The journal is published by the Armed Forces Chemical Association with no official service affiliation.
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