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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1952
Page
1
Battery A troops assist in Oakville flood duties filling sandbags patrolling the levee area between New Boston and Perry Landing. They provide meals under Capt. Harold Stephens amid rising water threats as two more guard units join the effort. the Iowa Southern Utilities stock meeting report follows.
An anthology presents a curated collection of fine songs drawn from various composers and eras. The volume showcases vocal and instrumental pieces designed for study and enjoyment by music lovers and performers.
Roy Edwards 75 died at home in Iowa City after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Iowa City with graveside services in Brighton. He was born near Pleasant Plain, was a carpenter, and is survived by his wife Sabra, a son Merle Edwards of Racine, a grandson Craig, and two sisters Mrs. Harry Reeves of Muscatine and Mrs. Pearl Wiggins of Pleasant Plain.
Voters in Wayland approved a 25 year franchise for Iowa Southern Utilities Company at a special election. The tally was 219 to 34 in favor, voiding the old agreement with 11 years remaining. The company plans to install eight Mercury-Vapor units in the business district.
The Taft and Eisenhower camps push toward four western state conventions Arkansas Utah Colorado Arizona and Utah with 57 delegates at stake. Taft predicts several Arkansas delegates and remains hopeful for a favorable overall result across the four-state contest despite lingering disputes over New York and Pennsylvania results.
A meeting to plan the annual Memorial Day program and parade in Washington will take place Friday evening at 6 50 in the Vrw hall. Representatives from patriotic organizations citywide are urged to attend, called by Truman Hosell past commander of the VEW post and this year s general chairman. Organizations to participate include the WHE DUN DAK American Legion VEW Marine Corps League and DAY.
Mrs H Moll returned to Washington after guest speaking at Lutheran Women's Missionary Rallies in Artesian Iowa and Monticello. She addressed about 150 women from 25 Lutheran congregations in each area and discussed progress of the Missouri Synod church. She shared missionary experiences in Brazil Paraguay Uruguay and Argentina. Rev Moll pastors Trinity Lutheran Church Washington.
The district will install 10 6000 lumen units around the town and recondition the old bracket lights. This plan aims to improve public lighting across multiple areas.
A. E. Baldrige spoke at the Kiwanis meeting on Wednesday noon discussing American aid to Europe. He based remarks on his World War II service with the military government in Europe.
Riley Grecian of Route One Riverside was fatally injured while blasting stumps on timber land three miles southeast of Ainsworth. He used dynamite to remove stumps, an ambulance was summoned from Washington, but he died shortly after. The Glen Zaring farm south of the Sands farm home was the work site, per Journal correspondent Mrs Don Sands.
Charles Crull was named president at an organizational meeting held Wednesday evening. Officers for the year include Lyle Ross as vice president, Forrest Brock as secretary and treasurer. Art Swift remains commissioner with Jim Freshwaters Richard Moore and Sam Batterson joining the board amid plans to engage junior high and high school boys in Greenfield play. more league details will be announced soon.
The Moose lodge announced today that the dance scheduled for Friday evening of this week has been cancelled, with no new date set.
The Wen Wei Pao accuses the United States government of causing floods on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, expressing concern for flood victims and warning of more disasters under the reactionary regime. It notes coal production shifts and mentions framed pictures hung with cello tape on painted walls.
Republicans in Washington County plan a Lincoln day style rally and dinner at Washington High School on May 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost five dollars for meal and program with 600 tickets printed and two seatings to serve about 300 each. Chief speaker will be James Schramm Burke Burlington Republican chairman for the first district with invited state and district candidates and Governor Beardsley expected to attend.
Washington County PMA reports 107 farm stored corn loans totaling about 125000 bushels due July 3 1952 with soybeans totaling 12000 bushels maturing May 31 1952. 1952 corn price support set at 160 per bushel with local county rate 158 while soybeans are 256 nationally giving 258 locally and oats at 78 cents.
President Truman denounces as hooey any notion he could seize newspapers or radio stations in an emergency. He cites the steel seizure as necessary for national defense and says he never intended to imply powers to seize the press or radio. He stresses he would act only if an emergency dictates it and that steel needs all-out production to support United Nations forces in Korea.
Republicans in Washington County are urged to attend pre caucuses across the county Friday April 25 at 7 p m Delegates to the regular county convention will be chosen at these meetings A complete list of meeting places appeared in Wednesday s Evening Journal
The Mississippi crest of 22.7 feet is forecast for Dubuque tomorrow as Gov Beardsley tours eastern Iowa danger spots with Brig Gen Fred C Tandy and National Guard units at Clinton Sabula Muscatine and along the river.
Kenton Mangold secretary of the Chamber of Commerce said Western Union service is being restored today. Regular outgoing and incoming messages are processed as normally as before the nationwide strike silenced Western Union machines in this city and other Iowa towns.
Fair northwest clearing southeast today with highs 62 to 66 in the northwest and 58 to 62 in the southeast. Tonight remains fair and cool with lows 35 to 40. Friday remains fair and warmer with highs 66 to 72. Saturday looks fair and mild.
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