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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1950
Page
8
Local residents travel and visit relatives over the weekend with trips to Des Moines Chicago and Burlington. Families including Moriarty Toomey Votruba Morrison Gibson and Wolf clusters are noted visiting or hosting in Washington and nearby towns joining at homes and churches.
In Murphysboro a stray alley cat gave birth to two kittens each with four front paws and two hind feet. The mother nursed them for two months before abandoning them, leaving the unusual pair to survive on their own.
The text lists Anita Marie Fish ninth birthday daughter of Charles and Mrs Fish Sharon Ann Fisher seventh birthday of Keota resident Sharon Fisher Alfred Dennis Stalder eighth birthday son of Alfred and Mrs Stalder. It also notes several names on birthday lists Dusty McGaffey Bell Shalla Bauer Nichols and Schaad. Albert Hahn and his wife Crawfordsville observe no wedding anniversary today.
A state Republican spokesman said eight organizational meetings laid the foundation for a block-by-block campaign in 1950. Gerald Bogan, GOP publicist, noted the sales schools by Sen. Alden Doud were exchanges on campaign plans and techniques. Chairman Robert Goodwin said the sessions show the party intends to organize in Iowa more thoroughly than before.
Des Moines reports state fair treasurer N W McBeath announces a new mail reservation plan for all state fair performances. Families can choose dates and reserve seats by mail for afternoon and evening grandstand shows.
Crawford Greenwalt of DuPont and Senator Brien McMahon pose in Washington after the Atomic Energy Commission grants a tentative contract to develop the hydrogen bomb. McMahon chairs the Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee.
Acting chairman Rep Henderson Lanham informs Washington newsmen of a near fist fight with William L. Patterson, National Executive Director of the Civil Rights Congress, as tempers flared over civil rights in Georgia during a hearing.
Gov William Beardsley spoke to the Iowa American Legion convention in Sioux City urging a strong national defense and readiness. A post-speech parade followed as about 1,100 Legionnaires were registered and officials noted plans to form a civil defense group within 30 days if needed.
Iowa City farmer and father of five Hedges died when his car overturned on the outskirts after being denied renewal of his driver license due to poor vision. His two year old son had minor injuries. His wife had just given birth days earlier.
A brief note states that telephone orders will not be accepted and that orders must be accompanied by men, with a directive from a commanding figure. The fragment lacks full context but signals strict ordering procedures.
Edward Lyman, 48, a wealthy cattle buyer, was held for questioning in Cherokee Iowa after the body of divorcee Neva Andrews, 42, was found bruised near her home. Autopsy pending to confirm death cause and possible assault. Lyman said he drove Andrews and her mother Harriet Brock to dinner and back home.
Ames Iowa farm economist Wayne Pearce said egg prices have been less affected by the Korean War than other foods. He noted higher military demand would not greatly raise shell eggs, as any rise could be met partly from dried egg surplus stocks.
Pearce reports wholesale egg prices in Iowa have risen about 11 cents a dozen since June 1 while noting the increases are seasonal. The storage status and governmental stock influence are mentioned as context for the price change.
Ralph Shannon spoke to the Washington Rotary Club about his six week Caribbean cruise aboard the battleship Missouri. He praised navy efficiency and ship power and dismissed any political angle to his voyage, noting tax implications.
The conductor jokes about a chase into a barn as Gates tires promise to keep vacations tire trouble free. The ad highlights Gates Silent Safety tires and Vuleos plus a good trade-in on old tires.
Six civilians aboard the Missouri cruise paid their own travel and meals as they joined Navy events. Shannon, introduced by Walter Farrell, shared gunnery practice notes and impressions of visits to Panama, noting the courteous treatment of guests. Next Monday’s speaker is Tom Fultz of Pella, Rotary district governor.
At the hospital admissions yesterday include Stanley Bauer Went Chester and Dora Stewart with medical needs. Today Harley Notestine in Des Moines under surgical care. Beulah Hizey of Mt. Union also listed for surgical care. Mrs Glenn B. Miller and daughter reported as dismissed. Births today record a son to Waldo Fisher and spouse in Wellman at 12 15 a.m. and a daughter to Bob Miller and spouse in Crawfordsville at 6 32 a.m. with another son born to Edwin John Peiffer and spouse in Keota at 3 02 a.m.
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