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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
3
DETROIT UP War scare automobile buying, which boomed to a frenzied peak in the first week of Korean fighting, is tapering off across the nation a United Press survey revealed today. Dealers in 16 cities reported that persons visiting auto-less showrooms were
A Detroit Chevrolet dealer says orders remain heavy but the rush to buy cars is easing. Dealers from Albany to Denver impose unofficial rationing, prioritizing fleet users and loyal customers. The North Korean crisis sparked six months of backlogs, 20 percent rise in used cars, higher premium prices for new used cars, lower trade-in allowances, speculative purchases, and some hoarding attempts.
Winston Churchill will urge the council of Europe to form a western European army to defend the continent during a consultative assembly session in Strasbourg France tomorrow. The proposal aims to unify member states under a defensive force to deter aggression and ensure security in postwar Europe.
Former British prime minister to present a formal resolution for the conservative wing of Britain's delegation at the council session. A spokesman urged immediate German rearmament to bolster western Europe against aggression. Churchill discussed Germany's position with Dr Herman Puender amid fears of Soviet reaction.
The Gettysburg Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln on November 19 1863 at the dedication of the battlefield cemetery. Lincoln’s speech marks a defining moment in American memory reinforcing national unity and the oath to ensure equality for all.
Wednesday schedules list the Saddle club Sunset park at 8 09 p m Catholic Daughters meeting St James hall Sun shine Community club picnic City park Iowa City Rebekah club potluck 6 30 p m and August birthdays at POs hall Pleasant Hill Ladies aid 1 36 p m Rural Womans club 2 00 p m K of C evening entertainment and lunch St James hall H J club flower show tour and calendar factory Mrs Ray Sojka Vincent reunion noon Sunset park Christian Women's Society Group IV 7 30 p m Walnut Women's club afternoon Mrs Lyle Wilson Pythian Past Chiefs 8 00 p m date change notice Mrs Everett Ward Prairie Flower Missionary society 2 00 p m Friday Friendship club picnic noon Sunset park Christian Women's Fellowship Groups I II 2 00 p m 6 30 p m Sunset park Women's Missionary society Baptists circle Jennie Adams picnic 12 30 p m meet church transport provided Mrs Joe Goodlander Ferne Rold circle 2 00 p m Mrs S C Simmering Nina Bowers circle 6 30 p m Sunset park
Kalona Rebekah lodge No 84 met in the lodge hall Friday evening with Mrs Arlene Lemley vice grand presiding in the noble grand absence. Regular routine business was conducted and adjournment followed.
Four year old Dickie Canfield of Seattle is believed doomed by incurable cancer and needs toys to brighten his last months. His mother, supported by a $97 monthly relief payment, appealed publicly for playthings. Dickie does not know of his fate.
Refreshments were arranged at the Loreal Coffee Shop by Mrs Lemley Mrs Tom Russell Mrs Elsie Miller Mrs Maude Yoder and Mrs Stanley Dawson. The event showcased community hospitality and was attended by local residents.
The E A Keck farm of 19% acres one mile west of Wapello was sold at auction Tuesday to Oran Hayes vice president of the Wapello State Bank for 41650. Prospective buyers were present from a wide area. L Westerbeck, a farmer nearby, was mentioned.
The article notes a 92nd birth day anniversary on August 5. It reports the marriage of Dorothy Fletcher to Delbert Dean on June 24 in Iowa City officiated by Rev. Ingland with attendants B McAffee and a sister and brother-in-law of the groom. It also states an office for the Louisa county fair opened in the Hull garage, run by H M Duncan and Juanita Carey. A Mrs. Lee Bebb is a Mercy hospital patient in Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. E C Curtis of Nevada Iowa hosted a July 30 family picnic at Lake Keomah near Oskaloosa with relatives attending.
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