Local residents host visitors and relatives across towns
Robert Galloway from Fort Lewis arrives for a 30 day furlough to spend time with his parents, while numerous locals host dinners and visit kin. A birthday celebration for L. H. Powers and Mr. Litzenberg is noted, with many listed households visiting Des Moines, Columbus Junction, Brighton, Lone Tree, and Oelwein for gatherings and conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Galloway
Headquarters Company
Fort Lewis
Wash
Earl Galloway
Washington Golf and Country Club Dinner Meeting
The Washington golf and country club holds its annual membership dinner and meeting Thursday May 1. Guest night follows next month. Members are urged to return postcards to club secretary Vernon Witting. Golf starts after 4:00 with dinner at 7:00 in the clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Golf and Country Club
Robert Arthur
Country Club
Vernon Witting
Clothing Stolen From Automobiles in Cedar Rapids
Police searched for thieves after two Cedar Rapids cars were ransacked and about $650 worth of clothing stolen. Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Harris Taylor suffered most, with Clinton losing $459 in clothing packed for his honeymoon. L G Higgins also reported $200 missing from his car. The Taylors later found their own car robbed as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Harris Taylor
Clinton
Taylors
L. G. Higgins
American DC-6 Sets Chicago to New York Flight Record
A 52 passenger DC-6 operated by American Airlines logged a world record time of 1 hour 51 minutes 43 seconds for the Chicago to New York route. The Illinois inaugurated DC-6 service on the line, surpassing a TWA Constellation record of 1 hour 55 minutes set last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Airlines
Chicago
Illinois
Hebner Relatives Visit Iowa City Family Guests
Hebner relatives arrived by plane with Mr. Warren as pilot. Mrs Ban Waters and Mrs W Sabin visited in Iowa City today. Mr. and Mrs Charles Bennett of Shenandoah are guests in the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs M C Huisman. The Bennetts spent today in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebner
Mr. Warren
Ban Waters
W. Sabin
Iowa City
Charles Bennett
Shenandoah
M. C. Huisman
Bennetts
Frank Pringle
Carl Phillips
Sally Paul
Mt. Vernon
J. W. Hunter
Mary Shields
Alice Hunter
Olds
Swedesburg
Wayne Chamberlin
Homer Herron
Don Custer
Ted Simons
Betty
Lois Humston
Wayland
Lorene Booth
Darlene Humston
Water in Eggs Requires Ongoing Flock Hydration
Eggs contain 65 percent water and the flock must access a steady water supply to stay healthy. The statement highlights the importance of hydration for poultry management and egg production.
Agreed Higher Wage Scale Affects 62000 Workers
Harvester proposes an 11.44 cent hourly raise and six paid holidays for 62 000 employees across 21 factories. The offer mirrors steel and auto industry deals and conditions it on erasing other economic demands by 10 unions. Union leaders could not comment. The wage rise totals about 15 cents per hour, or 8 to 14 percent, effective upon union acceptance, with immediate raises for nonunion salaried staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel
Auto
Harvester
VFW District Meet Held in Iowa City
Washington VFW post and Auxiliary members attended the first district meeting at the community building in Iowa City. An afternoon business session elected local officers including E. R. Burham as judge advocate and Dale Atkinson as chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington V. F. W. Post and Auxilliary
Iowa City
E. R. Burham
Dale Atkinson
Donald Bealer
Marsh Atkinson
Frank Miles
Raymond Glassow
Don Bealer
Truman Hysell
KE. R. Burham
Jesse Radda
Cleo Shockey
Milo Steele, Jr
Joe Wehr
Margaret Keyser
Helen Hessel- Line
Telephones Handle Over 165 Million Calls Daily in U S
The article notes that more than 165 million telephone calls are made every day within the United States illustrating high daily communications traffic and reliance on wired networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Young America notes loss and community help
Our hearts are saddened by the sudden death of David Knapp. The community sends sympathy to the family. Several local residents are mentioned for visits, illnesses, music contest activity, and neighborhood gatherings reflecting a close knit parish and school community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Anniston
YOUNG
America
David Knapp
G. Bell
Elder
Modly Monthly
Darlene
Will Marie
Leo Marie
Virginia
Leonards
J. W. Wooley
Ottumwa
Claude Rhodebecks
Wm. Bell
Ijowa City
Lone Tree
Virgil Lintz
Grant Humston
University Hospital
Doyle Jarrard
Driver Fends Off Robbery With Blackjack In Car
Chicago police report two men attempted a street robbery on a moving vehicle. Larry Atkinson turned, struck with a blackjack, and drove away as would-be thieves fled. a beer bottle was left behind at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Larry Atkinson
Warm Spring Weather Arrives With 80s Forecast
Des Moines reports the arrival of warm spring weather with readings in the 80s forecast after a milder weekend. Clouds and light showers are expected tonight and tomorrow eastward, followed by generally fair skies and higher temperatures. Tonight’s low around 50, with a 78 degree high today and up to 80 tomorrow. statewide precipitation was quiet in the last 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lamont
Fort Dodge
Davenport
Iowa Gov Signs Anti Closed Shop Law
Des Moines April 28 Gov Robert Blue signed the controversial anti closed shop bill into law after passage by the 52nd general assembly. The act prohibits employer discrimination based on union membership or nonmembership and takes effect upon publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Robert Blue
52Nd
General Assembly
Wallace to Speak in Los Angeles May 19 if Bowl Refusal Stands
Henry Wallace will deliver a speech in Los Angeles on May 19 even if the Hollywood Bowl denies use of its venue, says Bert Witt of the Progressive Citizens of America. Gilmore Stadium Hollywood will host Wallace on that date, Witt asserts, signaling continued protest against the venue decision. Also noted are labor protests over an anti closed shop bill and pending governor action amid mass demonstrations by union members at the statehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Detroit
Cadillac Square
Centralia
Ill
United Mine Workers
International Soundphoto
Los Angeles
Henry Wallace
Bert Witt
Progressive Citizens of America
Gilmore Stadium
Hollywood
Wallace
Statehouse
Editor jailed in Iran over call for resignation
Vehran editor of the right wing Sedayeh Vatan was jailed for an editorial attack on Premier Ahmed Giavani urging resignation to halt Iran's deteriorating condition. Three newspapers were suspended by the government yesterday for similar actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vehran
Verhan
Sedayeh Vatan
Ahmed Giavani
Iran
Primitive Man Skeletons Found in Sacramento Delta
Scientists report discovering skeletons of men who lived in the Sacramento delta region between 4000 and 8000 years ago. The finds shed light on ancient communities and their tools and coastal adaptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento Delta
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Lanny Rees
Tom Neal
William Farnum
Dean
Wéit
H. F. Ros
Wellman
L. C. Brown
Brighton
Joe H. Johnson
Crawfordsville
A. K. Stoutner
Keotna
Ted Dalton
Maude Outright
Earl Dusenberry
Donald Dusenberry
Hazel Treen
Elgin, Ill
Helen Heilman
L. HB. Powers
J. Ingram
Joan
Norman
Fred Litzenberg
Barnes City
D. R. Powers
Kenny
Haskins
L. H. Powers
Mr. Litzenberg
C. G. Pickens
Paul
Carla Benell
Paul Benell
Clarence French
Louise
Columbus Junction
Anna Springer
Eloise
Wylie Anderson
M. E. Anderson
Murray Smylie
Raymond Bonar
Robert
Ralph Martin
Mary
Lewis A. Warren of
Oelwein
Kien
Hiland Palace
Louie Deklotz
Washington High School
Case Field
Mrs. Stover
Whitman
Weshington
Wehr Studio
U. S
Ivy-Dry
IVY Corp
Monteclair
N.J
Stanwyck
Barry Fitzgerald
Pete Smith
Spec ‘Cialty
VFW
Washington Post
Auxiary
Michigan Bell Telesphone Company
Motor City
International Sound
Young America
Washington
Ambulante Service
A. Jones
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
Dixie Dugan
Bank Credit
Enly
Washington State Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Hollywood Bowl
Fairfield, Lowa
Management
Jnat
Aragon and Trianon
Something New
Bubbles" Mosher
Trish
Three Steps
McDaniel Drug Store
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
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