Local News Briefs From Washington Area Highlights
Harold Booth of Afton, formerly of Washington, underwent surgery at Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago and his family visited there. Several residents and visitors are named, including trips to Minnesota, New York, and Indiana. The Gideon camp meets Monday, and polio patient David Simmering has been discharged to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Booth
Afton
Washington
Wesley Memorial Hospital
Superior Street
Chicago
David Simmering
University Hospital
Iowa City
Family news from Burlington and local visitors
Peggy Ann Young of Burlington returned home after a week visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs J L Young. Mrs Billie Young and daughters Mary Day and Julie accompanied her home for the weekend. Mrs Irene Ofelt spent time with her mother yesterday. Mrs Leo Mangold Sr arrived home Saturday from Mercy hospital Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Ofelt
Peggy Ann Young
Burlington
J. L. Young
Billie Young
Mary Day
Julie
Leo Mangold Sr
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Electric Rates Outline Rising Costs and Capital Program
The company cites higher fuel material equipment and other costs plus the need for higher wages to attract workers. Wages rose on June 1. To maintain service quality the firm must replace old equipment and expand, with plans spanning years. 1949 new facilities cost $2,592,000. 1950 projected at least $2,750,000. 1951 $1,953,000. 1952 $2,147,000. 1953 $1,850,000. Total new property planned through 1953: $11,292,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
France Portugal clash over colonies in India fight
Indian prime minister Nehru says French and Portuguese holdings in the Indian peninsula resemble foreign pimples on India. Paris and Lisbon insist on plebiscites with local consent before any union. Chandernagor vote favored union. Pondicherry Mahe Karikal Yenon await action. Goa remains Portuguese with 1,687 sq miles and 624,177 people.
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Harold Guard
United Press
Lindon
Jawaharlal Nehru
India
New Delhi
Paris
Lisbon
Nehru
French India
Indian Union
Chandernagor
Calcutta
Pondicherry
Mahe
Karikal
Yannon
Goa
Hospital Admissions and Births Report
Admitted yesterday in Kalona Katie Hochstedler for a surgical case. Dismissed today are Mrs Waldo Fisher and her son from Wellman. Mrs Melvin Sabin and son from the city, Hattie McConnell of the city. Births yesterday include Mr and Mrs Frank Simpson of Wellman with a daughter born at 12 00 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Hochstedler
Kalona, Surgical
Waldo Fisher
Wellman
Melvin Sabin
City
Hattie McConnell
Frank Simpson
Birthday notices for local residents and anniversaries
On this date several local residents celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Preston Wolf and Mrs. Lewis Coon of Ainsworth have birthdays. Larry Rotenberger and Mary Chance, both seven, are also noted. Donald Weston turns ten. Also observed are wedding anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Young, wed in 1958, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sorrell, wed in 1934. Janet Elaine Ross of Swedesburg turns six and James Raymond Sitler of Wellman is seven. Margaret Ann Gates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Gates of Kalona, will blow out one candle. Tom Duncan Hazel McCarty Mrs. George Chalupa and Clinton Stewart celebrate birthdays today.
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Larry Dean Rotenberger
Ainsworth
Mary Chance
Ralph W. Young
Donald Weston
Tom Duncan
Hazel McCarty
George Chalupa
Clinton Stewart
Margaret Ann Gates
Robert L. Gates
Kalona
Ed Sorrell
Janet Elaine Ross
Swedesberg
James Raymond Sitler
Wellman
Wildcat Strikes Tie Up Two Major Cities
United Press reports wildcat strikes halted the St. Louis transit system and disrupted New York City transportation. AFL Amalgamated Street Car and Bus Operators union members quit work in St. Louis over retroactive wage demands despite a seven cent hourly increase.
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Oakridge
Tenn
AFL
CIO
Armour & Co
AFL Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union
Wildcat
St. Louis
New York City
Eas
AFL Amalgamated Street Car and Bus Operators Union
Russia massing ships and supplies at Vladivostok study says
A study by the American Merchant Institute reports Russia massing drydocks ships and supplies at Vladivostok with vessels sailing from Baltic and Black Sea ports. A map shows a black area in South Korea as territory held by defending forces and a broken line marks the 38th parallel.
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Russia
Vladivostok
Arrow
American Merchant Institute
Baltic
Black Sea
Black
South Korea
Broken Line
38Th
Spilled Substance on Fabric Warns Against Ironing
Guidance warns not to press with an iron after a spill on fabric as heat can set stains. Immediate blotting and cold water rinse recommended to minimize mark and prevent permanent staining.
Philip Nelson wins piano accordion at Mississippi Valley Festival
Ten years ago Philip Nelson won the piano accordion section yesterday afternoon at the Mississippi Valley Music Festival in East Moline Illinois. Judges awarded him 157 points out of 140 possible.
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Philip Nelson
East Moline
Illinois
Vermont Boosts Cattle Lead Over Population
Vermont carries more cows than people according to a University of Vermont agriculture department survey. The state has about 405000 bovines while the 1950 census prelim figures list 375830 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlingtin
Vermont
University of Vermont
Agriculture Department
Burglar Ties Up Watchman at Illinois Zine Co
Chicago police report a burglar bound watchman James Mills 55 after robbing the company safe. Mills says the burglar promised to call police to release him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois Zine Co
James Mills
The Pipe Wrench Advertises Plumbing and Heating Supplies
A local shop promotes oil burners Winkler brand and fuel economy claims while noting steel pipe and furnaces are scarce. Staff urge early orders, compare postwar price levels, and invite customers to discuss plumbing and heating needs with skilled, long time tradesmen. Keith misses due to flu. Don Ross thanks for reprinted articles. Eve offers free copies of Running Water on the Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveready
Don Ross
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