Easter Services Draw Large Crowds in Washington
Large crowds attended two special Easter services in Washington. The Presbyterian church hosted a choir and soloists for The Seven Last Words of Christ in the sanctuary while at the YMCA sunrise service Cyrus H. Mankooru of the State University of Iowa delivered the sermon. Decorations framed the church and the YMCA service featured a stained glass window with Easter lilies and a brass quartet. Mrs. Edith M. Shields led the Presbyterian choir.
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YMCA
Donald Palmer Benblossom
Washington Y
Christ
R. W H. McCleery
The
McCleery-Cumming Calendar Co
Washington
Presbyterian Church Choir
Ule Titsicat Procrase
Pris
Ymuea
Cyrus Hh. Mankooru
State University of Iowa
Atte
Robert Ferrer
Edith M. Shields
Presbyterian
Survivors Say No Warning Before Pan Am DC-4 Crash
Survivors of a Pan American DC-4 crash off Puerto Rico report no warning from the crew before the plane sank into 2000 feet of water, killing 452 aboard. District Attorney Zoilo Duene notes 11 of 17 survivors claim no danger alert and limited crew assistance. pilot Captain John C. Burn is cited sharing life preserver with one passenger.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Pan American World Airways
Zoilo Duene Aaid
Pan American Airways
Reds Could Launch Major Offensive in Korea
Gen James A Van Fleet warned on the first anniversary of his Korea command that Communists could launch a large offensive lasting up to two weeks. He said they have built up supplies and may strike anywhere, though such an attack might be less likely as time passes.
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el Mundo
Salvador Ayala
John C. Burn
Ayala
Burn
Seoul
Korea
James A. van Fleet
Sth
Ceneral
van Pleet
Sth Airforce
Frank Fo Ryverest
Farm Records to Be Discussed on Tuesday
Jeuell Lamipher field man for the Mississippi Valley Farm Bureau discusses group records at the Farm Bureau building. He will analyze the records to indicate trends for the coming year.
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Jeuell Lamiopher
Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association
Analvesis
Farm Bureau
Toe Pom
Lampher
Register Establishes Flood Relief Fund
Des Moines Register starts a flood relief fund for residents flooded by the Missouri River. Arthur T. Gormley, business manager, gave a $1,000 check from the Register and Tribune company to launch the fund. Donations should be made out to the Register relief fund and sent to the Des Moines Register flood relief fund office.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Register
Missouri
Arthur T. Gormley
Register Flood Relief Fund
Register and Tribune Company
Register Relief Fund
Des Moines 4
Washington county 4-H plans summer exchange with Goshen WY
A county 4-H committee meets at the Farm Bureau building to discuss an intersectional youth exchange with Goshen county Wyoming this summer. A prior exchange occurred years ago between a North Carolina county and Washington county. The Wyoming group shows interest in joining a similar program this year.
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Washington County
Farm Bureau
Goshen County
Wyoming
North Carolina
Wyoming Group
Ohio Bell strike ends after week of talks in Cleveland
After a 42 hour negotiating session 18000 Ohio Bell workers reach a one year contract with a raise of about 84 to 87 cents per week plus 11.2 cent basic raise and 8 cent re classification boost. Western Electric walkout continues as service slowly returns to normal in Columbus Toledo Akron and Canton. The agreement echoes patterns seen in Michigan and sparking calls for faster settlements in other regions.
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Cleveland
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
Western Electric
Columbus
Toledo
Akron
Canton
Ohio Bell
Ohio
Ohio Bells
Michigan Bell ‘Telephone Co
Oia
CWA
Joseph A. Beirne
Washington
New Jersey
California
Beirne
No More Receipts for VA Insurance Policies
The Veterans Administration will stop issuing receipts for government life insurance premiums after August 1 to save about 1 million dollars annually. About 7.5 million policyholders of National Service Life Insurance and U S Government Life Insurance are affected. VA will still send notices when premiums are due.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
National Service
U. S
Junior Chamber Meeting Evening at the Pines
Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will convene at the Pines tonight at six o clock for their regular meeting.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
the Pines
Vc Clock
Tucker Chevrolet Celebrates 34 Years in Business
One of Washington's pioneer garages, Tucker Chevrolet marks a 34th anniversary this week. The firm began as Tucker & Eicher in April 1918 during World War I, later adding Chevrolet in 1923. Gene Tucker, current manager, is 31, mirroring the years of the business.
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Washington
Tucker Chevrolet
Les Eicher
Claude Tucker
Tucker & Eicher
Gene Tucker
Tucker Qu
Tucker & Kieher
Buick
Chevrolet
Bolivian Revolt Toll Rises With Mass Burial in La Paz
Trucks carted away bodies after a three day revolution left up to 3,000 dead and thousands injured or missing. Victors of the right wing MNR moved through rubble to a hillside cemetery as leaders announced Estenssoro would return to assume the presidency. An on scene civilian leader Hernan Siles Zuazo cautioned that casualty lists were not yet complete.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Canital
National Revolutionary Movement
MNR
Buenos Aires
Victor Paz Estenssoro
Hernan Siles Zuazo
Juan Lechin
Easter Parade Defies Weather With Large Observances
Across the country Easter services and parades drew massive crowds despite rain and cold. In New York Fifth Avenue saw an estimated 500000 onlookers as celebrities displayed hats and coats while Pope Pius XI urged faith and virtue in Rome. Washington hosted 250000 for services on Connecticut Avenue with President Truman attending. Arizona held a sunrise service at the Grand Canyon. Kansas City indoor rites drew about 8000, Indianapolis moved indoors for 7000 attendees, and a 12 church pageant drew crowds at the state fair grounds coliseum.
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United Press
New York
Fifth Avenue
Pope
Rome
St. Peter's Basilica
Pius
U. S
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Howard Pyle
Shrine of Ages
Kansas City
Municipal Auditorium
Indianapolis
State Fair Grounds Coliseum
Dr. Catron to Speak in Kalona on April 22
Dr. Damon Catron swine nutritionist at Iowa State College will speak at Kalona High School on Tuesday evening April 22. Farmers and others in the county are invited to hear him. program begins at 7 50 p m.
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Kalona
Damon Catron
Iowa State College
Catron
Washington Lodge to hold first degree work on April 16
Washington Lodge No. 26 AF AM will perform first degree work on Wednesday April 16 at 8 p.m. Members and initiates are expected to attend. The venue is not specified in available text.
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Washington Lodge No
Keota
Bob Schreurs
Bill Hall
Frank Fauler
Eddie Rains
M. R
I Am
the Boss
Reitz
J. Ro Helscher
John Smith 82 Dies at Columbus Junction
John Smith 82 former WaPello resident died Saturday at Restopia Nursing Home Columbus Junction where he had lived since October 25 1950 Funeral services were held at 2 pm today at Wapello Survived by one brother Benjamin and one sister Mrs Sarah Austin both listed in Restopia
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Columbus Junction
John Smith
Wapello
Restopla
Benjamin
Restopia
Sarah Austin
Farm Workers Still In Demand in County
The Iowa State Employment Service office in Washington reports ongoing farm labor needs. In March 11 farm workers were hired from 44 referrals while 57 non farm referrals led to 9 hires. 755 office visits and 65 new job applications were recorded.
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Permelia R. Lay
Iowa
Washington
Card party by Leon Beatty Legion and auxiliary
Members of the Leon Beatty American Legion post and its auxiliary will hold a card party at the Legion hall Tuesday at 8 p.m. Canasta and pinochle will be played with refreshments at the end of the evening.
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Leon Beatty American Legion Post
Legion Hall
Clarence Hill to Speak at Washington School Auditorium
Clarence Hill of Minburn Iowa will speak at the Washington school auditorium on April 25. He will show color films of his farm operations using surface silos and discuss a four year use of crass and carr siluce in surface pits. Also on April 25 the district soil commissioner seat will be decided with nominations filed by Herbert Campbell Burke McCreedy and Frank Kleese. The event is sponsored by the Soil District Extension service Farm Bureau Soil Conservation Service and Production Marketing Administration.
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Clarence Hill
Minburn
Iowa
Hill
Washington Fish School
Howard Anderson
Herbert Campbell
Burke McCreedy
Hindland Township
Frank Kleese
Franklin Township
The
Soil District, Extension Service
Farm Bureau
Soil Conservation Service and
Production Marketing Administration
VFW Sponsors World War II Film Showing
The local VFW post invites the public to view True Glory at the VIEW hall at 7220 oclock Wednesday night. Admission is free and the film lasts about one and a half hours, featuring Normandy D day preparations, wartime scenes, and a look at prisoner of war camps. This is Washingtons only public showing.
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VEW Post
View Hall
Washington
Funeral services for Joseph Mc Graw held at St. James
Funeral services for Joseph Mc Graw were held at 9 acm today in St. James Catholic church with Rev R J Kinnavey in charge. Pallbearers were Hubert Earl and Ray Redlinger Leo Marie Bill Bruty and Stephen Walter. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery. The Jones funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
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Joseph McGraw
St. James Catholic Church
R. J. Kinnavey
Hubert, Earl
Ray Redlinger
Leo Marie
Bill Bruty
Stephen Walter
Elm Grove Cemetery
Jones Funeral Home
Columbus Junction Man Edgar Rabenold Dies
Edgar Rabenold 77 lifelong Columbus Junction resident died Sunday at Hershey Hospital Muscatine after a year of poor health. Born near Columbus Junction November 8 1874 he was married to Minnie Bliven in 1902 celebrating their golden anniversary this year. He farmed briefly and worked in local stores and belonged to the OOF for 50 years. Survivors include his wife and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for 2:30 PM Wednesday at Stacy Funeral Home.
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Columbus Junction
Baltur Rabenold
Hershey Hospital
Muscatine
Mr. Rabenold
Here
Israel Rabenold
Minnie Bliven Maren
OOF
Stacy Funeral Home
Mrs Emma Greene Dies Today at Junction
Mrs Emma Co Greene 86 a longtime Columbus Junction resident died early today at Restopia Nursing Home after a several year illness. She was born October 1865 the daughter of John Simerman and Mary Gipple Simerman. Survived by son Fay of Columbus Junction daughter Mrs Hlale Hlantt of Nichols ten grandchildren nine great grandchildren three brothers and one sister. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Stace Funeral Home with burial in Columbus City cemetery.
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Columbus Junction
Mra
Emma Co Greene
Restopia
Greene
John Wb
Mary Gipple Simerman
Robert Green
Fay
Hlale Hlantt
Nichols
Charles
A. B
Dallas Simerman
Susan Beik
Pen
Stace Funeral Home
Columbus City
Local arrests report two intoxication charges
Earnest Seth Moorman of Vin Ton was arrested by sheriffs here Saturday and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Chitford Ayers was arrested this morning by city police and charged with intoxication.
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Earnest Seth Moorman
Vinton
Sherrif
Anda
Chitford Ayers
City Podlice
Keota Junior Chamber Backs School Bond Vote
Keota voters face an April 17 special election on an 850000 school bond to add classrooms and furnishings to the Keota Independent School District. The PTA and Keota JayCee chapter organize public discussions and a get out the vote effort with transportation to the gym polling site.
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Keota
Keots
Hell
PTA
Floods Force Mass Evacuation Along Missouri River
Thousands flee towns along the Missouri as Sioux City and surrounding areas face a record crest. Red Cross estimates up to 13,000 homeless in South Dakota and 40,000 river residents displaced across seven states amid rising floodwaters and warnings for Omaha and Council Bluffs.
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Sioun City
Missouri
Sioux City
Missouri Valley
Revere Front
Iowa
Nebraska
Red Cross
S. D
St. Joseph
Neb
Riverside
South Dakota
Pierre I. D
U.S. Weather Bureau
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Onawa
Mississippi
Minnesota
Twin Cities
St. Paul
Minneapolis
South St Paul
Rev Washburn resigns as Brighton pastor
Rev. Howard Washburn resigns from the Brighton Methodist church to take a pastorate in New Jersey near his in laws. He will move May 1 and plans to continue studies at Drew Seminary after attending Garrett Bible school in Chicago.
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Brighton
Howard Washburn
Methodist Church
New Jersey
Washburn
Garrett Bible School
Chicago
Drew Semiinary
Des Moines Area Weather Outlook
Genevally fair and warmer this afternoon with partly cloudy skies. Highs 40 to 45 in the east and 46 to 50s in the west. Tonight fair and cool with lows 28 to 35. Tuesday partly cloudy and a bit warmer with highs 50 to 58. Wednesday cloudy with mild temperatures and scattered showers.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Nual As Mens Club
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Hana
Tien
Donald Mulmerten
Churen
Enor
Reds
Panmunjom
Junio Chamber
Ake
Masonic Lodge
Lay
Legion and Auxiliary
VFW
Edgar Rabenold
Emma Greene
Junction
Sion
JayCee Group
Rev. Washburn
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