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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1949
Page
1
The community gathers at the YMCA as capacity seating fills for an Easter Sunrise service sponsored by the Washington Y's Men's. John Yousling sits at the console of a purpose built electronic organ with a stained glass window backdrop and large forsythia baskets visible on stage.
The United Nations security debate on Spain centers on Franco with the US opposing Spain’s entry into the Marshall Plan or the North Atlantic Treaty for now. Eastern bloc nations push to tighten UN objections while Greece executions prompt renewed controversy over sanctions and allegiances.
Early Easter sunrise worship at the YMCA gym drew nearly full seating by seven. The event featured Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, a dramatic reading Westward from Eden, and a sermon by Dr. Seth W. Slaughter of Drake University on Faith in Human Nature.
The reference library at the University of Minnesota has assembled one of the nation’s largest microfilm archives, totaling over 3,100 reels.
The United States saw a drop in meat intake from 155 pounds per person in 1947 to 146 pounds in 1948. The decline reflects shifting dietary patterns and market conditions affecting staple protein consumption.
Dublin marks the birth of a free Irish republic with a Easter parade. About 100000 spectators watched as Irish troops marched past a map of Ireland at O’Connell Street. President Sean T. O’Kelly and Prime Minister John A. Costello observed from a viewing stand. The tricolor waved from the post office building once claimed as a republic site in 1916.
Washington's Junior Chamber of Commerce faces an active charter night at the YMCA with visiting national and state leaders including Don Hutchins and R. W. Kemler. Fairfield officials Jack Caviness and Paul Caviness travel, while Frank T. Nye misses due to duties in Brussels. The event marks Iowa’s fortieth Junior Chamber chapter.
Kalona mayor Leon E. Southwick, 62, died suddenly at his home Sunday morning. He led the city, ran the Kalona skating rink, and worked in real estate and insurance. Funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Kalona Methodist Church, burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery. Body at Peters Funeral Home until Wednesday evening. He was born March 22, 1887, in Plymouth County. He is survived by his wife Fern, three daughters, six sons, a stepmother, a brother, two sisters, and seven grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Luers announce their son H LeRoy Luers has been commissioned as a lieutenant in the U S Army. A Washington High School 1943 graduate, he attended Davenport College and the University of Minnesota. He is stationed at Camp Gordon Georgia and plans to move soon with his wife and two children Sandra Kay and Douglas Michael living in Augusta near the base.
All members meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the I.O.O.F hall to proceed to the funeral for Mrs Carrie Ellen Thompson at 2 30 p.m. at the Jones funeral home.
The Iowa House nearly completed action on a 22.75 million dollar annual school aid package for the next biennium. It approved 2 million for supplemental aid and 8 million for transportation, plus 12 million general aid and 5 million for an agricultural land tax credit fund. A 750 thousand dollar per year aid for handicapped children awaits final action. The chamber also approved a constitutional amendment on gubernatorial succession. Bills were sent to the Senate to raise police maintenance levies for cities over 12 900 population and to exempt township and rural fire equipment from the use tax.
Judges at the pre state music contest in Washington praised local high school groups. The concert band under Melvin Hill and the mixed choir under Wendell Rider earned Division I ratings and will rehearse into April for the Iowa City state contest on April 29 and 30.
Nearly 200 people expected at a farmer business dinner at the Methodist church tonight. Sponsored by Washington County Farm Bureau farm members with Kenneth Thatcher Iowa Farm Bureau secretary as guest speaker. The meeting and dinner begin at seven o clock.
The first annual Waster Se Easter Egg Hunt in Sunset Park drew an estimated 500 to 1,000 children. Junior Chamber of Commerce members placed eggs early. photos show kids near a rabbit's nest with four bunnies. Scouts assisted with park patrols. The event's success suggests it will become an annual project.
Washington reports government commitments for farm supports now total 2.48 billion dollars, about five times higher than a year ago. The program sustains prices for eggs potatoes butter and milk products, while promising cash payments to farmers to bridge gaps between market and support prices.
Three young women a teacher and two college students planned a quick Des Moines to Washington Easter trip. A cancelled bus followed by a snow drift delay left them stranded past Altoona until an engine rescued them and a switch to Iowa City allowed Ben Briley to meet them at 8 15 am.
WEST CHESTER reported the Parent-Teachers' meeting and school exhibit, set for Tuesday evening April 19, has been postponed to April 26 due to a county teachers' meeting in Washington tomorrow night. Superintendent J. L. Calkins announced the change.
Sen. Ralph Flanders urged privately financed thought war leaflets to be dropped on the Soviet Union by refugee pilots. He cited Brig. Gen. Bonner Fellers as ghost writer of the plan and argued the peace offensive could avert future war.
Funeral services for Walter I. Mickey were held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock in the Presbyterian church with Jones funeral home in charge of arrangements. Music provided by Mrs. Iola Morrison and Mrs. Edith Shields. Pallbearers included Silas Korf, Glen Dunbar, Leslie Gates, Fred Longer, Everette McKay and Maurice Meyer. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Fair with freezing temperatures tonight. Tomorrow increasing cloudiness and warmer with showers in extreme west by night. Highs 44 northeast 50 southwest. Lows tonight 36 east 31 west. High tomorrow 50 to 55. North winds 10 to 18 mph with moderate humidity this afternoon.
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