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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1947
Page
2
Iowa's 59 building and loan associations ended 1946 with assets of 60.65 million, up 17.2 percent from 1945. New loans closed reached 26.59 million, mortgage loans gained 11.97 million, savings inflows totaled 6.71 million, and undivided profits and reserves rose to 3.64 million.
Coach Gus Alsip announced a Wednesday dual track meet with Mt. Pleasant at Iowa Wesleyan College track in Mt. Pleasant. The teams’ relative strength is unclear but expected to be close with Mt. Pleasant typically strong in sprints. This is Washington high school track’s first outdoor meet this season amid weather delays and recent grooming work. Washington plans several entries for the Fort Madison relays this Friday.
Mr and Mrs James Dawson visit Brighton for a short stay before returning to the Stutsman turkey ranch. Mrs Lulu Van Winkle returns to Brighton after visiting north of town. ROTHSCHILD'S offers Albrechts Fur Protection Plan with storage and one year insurance for 350. Also mentions Spring Coats sale and local visits by several residents including Mr and Mrs A Joe Kelly, Mrs Francis Crone and Maxine, and Charles Breitenbach. Russell Bell and Will Munro noted in Cedar Rapids and near West Chester respectively.
The column lists Emery Hartzler of Wellman and Mrs. John J. Miller with her Riverside listed son dismissed yesterday. Today Mrs. John Knepp and her son of route three Iowa City are noted as admitted, along with Joe McGraw infant son of Mr and Mrs Leroy McGraw for minor surgery.
Soviet scientists report traces of ancient herdsmen civilizations on the Urt plateau between the Caspian and Aral seas with work resuming in 1937 near Turtkul. Relics span from 4000 B C to A D 1600. On the Chukotski peninsula across the Bering Strait, finds include weapons and pottery suggesting Asiatic forebears of North American Indians.
The article outlines Potsdam era positions on German reparations, borders, and treaty structure. It notes the US preference for limited reparations from current production, a Poland with stronger resources, and a peace conference open to all wartime declarees while excluding noncombatant nations. It also covers Russia’s stance on the four power pact and Germany’s disarmament.
Sheriff Harold Putnam received a letter from Roy J. Wilcox of Denver Colorado urging national preparedness for war. Wilcox, a WWI veteran now hospitalized, recalls losses from war and argues for a ready army to deter aggression and protect domestic security.
Brighton APRIL 29 Mrs Frank Berry returns home from a winter stay with her son William Berry and family in Long Beach California. Robert Berry U S N on 29 day leave with his wife at her grandparents home Mr and Mrs S E Hagans. Mrs Reba Long leaves Davenport after a two week visit with Mr James Long and relatives. William Bacon Hughes of N Acknowledges?.
In Chicago on an April day cab driver Jess Martin foiled a plan by Leona Shelton and Wilbert Nemitz to die by their own hands. The pair fled into woods after scribbling notes for children and parents. police later charged them with disorderly conduct while authorities investigated the incident and questioned Shelton about family opposition to her marriage to Nemitz.
Reports from Batavia say 200000 armed Sundanese in western Java rose against the Indonesian republic, prompting four hours of heavy fighting and a claimed republican victory as communications between Jokjakarta and Batavia were cut. An insurgent leader threatened a May 4 declaration seeking Dutch protection and a move toward a separate United States of Indonesia.
Silverfish thrive in high humidity and moderate temperatures, making bathrooms kitchens and basements the most likely habitats. They prefer damp, dark areas and are commonly found in homes with moisture problems.
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