Bulgaria and Tito split shadows drag Dimitrov into Kremlin orbit
Western diplomats weigh Bulgaria's Dimitrov joining Tito in breaking from Moscow as Sofia reports the premier's illness and leave to go home to Russia. Observers note past censure by Moscow and a Balkan party purge while speculation swirls about a new pro Kremlin alignment. In Morgantown, WV, Roy Mann is arrested over a $5,000 bank robbery and alleged kidnaping of two Weirton officers, tied to a possible trio including Carl Klose and James Bennett, as authorities link recent holdups across the region.
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Pittsburgh
James Bennett
Latrobe
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Legislature in Recess Through Easter Weekend
DES MOINES UP reports the Iowa Legislature in Easter recess as snow storms delay work on the 149th session. Senate aims to finish more bills this week with a skeleton session, House plans to resume Monday. Pay-raise measures for municipal court clerks and bailiffs, grand jurors, and game wardens pass the House before adjourning for the weekend.
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Chamber of Commerce event set for Saturday morning
Plans for a community project proceed despite the weather. The Chamber of Commerce announces the event for Saturday morning and urges participants to bring boxes or baskets, with guidance from organizers.
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Rainbow Sup Precedes Initiation Meeting at Ma onie Temple
Rainbow Sup precedes the Rainbow Girls initiation at the Ma onie Temple Monday evening at 7 30. A cooperative supper at 6 15 will feature meat. Candidates and their parents are guests and members are welcome.
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Masare
Estimate Snowfall Here at Two Inches
Snow continued to fall in Washington this afternoon with at least two inches on the ground since last night. Rain preceding the snow was about 0.6 inch. Despite the April storm, highways remained open and northern sections had received heavier snow compared with this area.
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Berry and Pacha Fined in City Police Court
In city police court two men were fined for traffic violations. Joe Berry paid 15 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to speeding while Eugene Pacha paid 5 dollars for passing in an intersection. Fines were levied by Mayor Ern day es Salli.
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Taft Opposes Federal Health Plan With His Own Program
Taft rebuts proposed federal health plan in a Washington interview as he argues against welfare state medicine. He backs education and housing aid with safeguards, warning centralized government threatens liberty and could impose unwanted daily life control. He pledges to challenge party rivals on welfare policy while advocating a federal aid floor.
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Sunrise Easter Service At Washington YMCA
A large Washington City crowd is expected Easter Sunday at seven for a community wide interdenominational sunrise service in the YMCA gymnasium. Dr Seth S laughter of Drake University Des Moines will speak with a union church choir and a drama Westward from Eden by a Junior Evening group. Music by John Yonsling on electronic organ and a post service sacred music recital are planned.
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Building and Keeping This an Association of Christian Men
A community brief notes the creation of an association of Christian men aimed at leadership and service, fostering pride in local values and charitable work within the town. It emphasizes unity, moral guidance, and public responsibility among members for communal betterment.
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Plan Rites for W I Mickey 76
Walter J Mickey 76 a former resident of the Washington and Ainsworth communities died in Arvada Colorado Monday evening Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two oclock in the Presbyterian Church with Dr W J Grossheim in charge Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery Funeral home in charge Mr Mickey was born June 1872 near Ainsworth He was the son of Daniel W and Lovina Keith Mickey Survivors include his wife daughter Mrs Mary Ellen Brickner of Arvada and sister Mrs Mida Blair of Hollywood California also granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Brickner
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Arvada
Mida Blair
Hollywood
Cali
Mary Elizabeth Brickner
Embalmer R J Bell Receives License at Jones Funeral Home
Robert J. Bell, of the Jones funeral home in Washington, has been granted an embalmer license after completing required schooling and state examinations. He began as an apprentice in Sioux City, studied at the College of Mortuary Science in St Louis, and completed his apprenticeship locally, becoming the fifth licensed embalmer at the firm.
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Mrs L L Thompson Dies in California
Word reached today that Mrs L L Thompson mother of M D See has died in California where she had wintered. Funeral plans were not fixed yet but the body is to be brought back for burial locally.
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Surprise April Snow Hits Iowa Leaving Snow Cover
A slow moving April storm cooled Iowa with fresh snow and gusty winds. Ottumwa reported 1.93 inches of moisture while Charles City saw five inches, disrupting travel and power lines. Des Moines area roads remained blocked with crews working to reopen them amid refreezing conditions. Winds eased, temperatures rising to near 85 by Sunday, with lingering cool lows in the 20s.
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Postponed Hike Moves To Monday At 11 30 A M
YMCA hike postponed due to snow storm will be held Monday morning at 11 30 if weather permits according to Y staff Don Won The father and son fun night remains scheduled for tonight at seven o'clock.
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Washington Churches Observe Easter Sunday Special Services
Washington churches plan extensive Easter observances with Holy Communion across denominations. Programs include a Presbyterian evening concert directed by Edith Shneld, a Baptist cantata The Cross of Redemption with soloists, and a Nazarene church cantata Victorious Thirst. A United Presbyterian morning service features The Resurrection and a large Easter anthem program led by Melvin Hill with organist Helen Harvey.
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Helen Harvey
Former Lee County Official Sentenced in Embezzlement Case
Richard Arie, former Lee County deputy treasurer, received up to 10 years in state prison and a $6,794 fine after changing to guilty on embezzlement charges. A district judge imposed the sentence following an audit that found he did not remit a $88,794 gasoline tax receipt.
Weather update for Des Moines and surrounding area
Des Moines area forecast notes clearing west and cloudy east this afternoon with light snow near the Mississippi River. Highs from 38 to 44, colder tonight with frost, lows 23 to 28. Saturday expects fair and warmer conditions with highs near 46 to 48 and lighter winds.
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