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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1950
Page
1
Wildcat walkouts by trainmen crippled freight and mail movement across the nation delaying war materiel for Korea and Christmas shipments. Government officials planned contempt citations to end the stoppage as embargoes tightened and engineers reportedly joined some Chicago actions.
New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey pressed for a total war mobilization to defend freedom. He called up the national guard, created a 100 division army, revived the navy, registered all citizens over age 18, and directed 25 percent of productive capacity to defense. He spoke at the Waldorf Astoria as Republican leader seeking a clear foreign policy statement.
A square dance will be held at the YMCA at 8 o'clock this evening. All those above high school age who are interested are welcome to attend.
City workmen have finished removing snow from along the curbing in Washington's business district. The prompt action after the recent snow increased shopping convenience in the area. Earl Little, street commissioner, thanked merchants and others who used the square for parking for moving their cars to aid the snow removal work this winter.
Postmaster Oral J. Brown says official orders restrict parcel post second class excluding dailies and third class mail plus first class items over eight ounces to states hit by the rail strike. Affects Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island New York Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Ohio Indiana Michigan Illinois. Express shipments also slowed as Eastbound services halt due to the Chicago tie up.
Mrs Earl Ferguson 56 of two miles west of Crawfordsville died Thursday at Town City hospital after months of ill health. Funeral services 2 p m Saturday December 16 at Crawfordsville Federated church. Burial in Crawfordsville cemetery. Survived by husband Earl E Ferguson and mother Melinda McKee of Scottsbluff. one sister and a nephew.
Capt Harold Stephens and Capt William Perdock, commanders of the National Guard and Army Reserve outfit, stated today that rumors of activation were unfounded. Both units have remained on 24 hour alert with no official call to active duty issued to the commanding officers.
Catherine Dunn infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James K Dunn Jr of Wyman died Thursday morning December 14 at 815. Graveside services were held at 10 this morning in Elm Grove cemetery with Jones funeral home in charge. Survivors include her parents two brothers James Knox Dunn III and Thomas Garwin Dunn two sisters Mary Ellen Dunn and Barbara Jean Dunn paternal grandfather J K Dunn Sr of Wyman and maternal grandmother Mrs Edna Luckey of Vinton.
A crowd exceeding 200 farmers attended the first annual banquet of the Washington County Swine Producers association at the YMCA. Dr. Damon Catron of Iowa State College gave the main address on animal protein factors and antibiotics, urged chartering a bus to Ames to view college research, and nine directors were elected for terms up to three years.
Mrs Irene Nickerson president of the Campfire board announced the committee chairs for the year. Rev Basil McBee handles finance Sam Turkington house Jesse Radda public relations Mrs Ruth Schulty social Mrs Sylvia Wilson and Clara Faulkner extension Mrs George Dowell awards and Mrs Walter Messer training. The board also accepted a flag from the W R CG and voted to buy a Campfire flag for the local group.
Guests at the Jacob Shrader home for dinner included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spangler of New Crawfordsville Mrs. Aletha Horton and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Glandon of Washington. The meal celebrated Mr. Shrader's birthday.
American forces and aircraft repelled a daylong Chinese assault near Hamhung as 2,500 attackers pressed the UN line eight miles west of the port. Two American platoons directing artillery were cut off, while US 3rd Division firepower and air support rolled back the assault.
Three cars collided at the corner of North Second Avenue and East Third Street at 5 PM Thursday. All three vehicles sustained considerable damage but no injuries were reported. City police investigated the crash. Bob Krause of Keota, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Krause, is a member of the Iowa Wesleyan choir which sang here Thursday.
Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a city wide home Christmas decoration contest. Entry is open to all residents within city limits with prizes of 25 15 and 10 dollars. Four judges will inspect December 22 and winners will be announced December 25 in The Journal.
Members of the Washington lodge and their families are invited to a Christmas party at the Legion rooms in the city hall on Wednesday evening December 20 at 7 30. Parents bring a present for their child to be placed under a tree for Santa’s distribution. Santa will bring free candy for all children and those with Christmas songs or recitations should be ready to entertain.
The House Appropriations Committee voted to grant President Truman the full 16.845 billion dollars for the armed forces and signaled willingness to provide more if needed. It cut atomic energy commission requests by 210 million but pledged additional funds if demonstrated necessary. Total military and atomic support could reach about 42 billion for the current fiscal year.
Des Moines businessman Kenneth Sonderleiter says he will dump a black bear and about 20 other hungry animals in Des Moines City Hall Monday after a long dispute with the city council over taking over or feeding his private zoo. He claims he is broke after 14 years operating the citys only zoo and warns of possible peace disturbance arrests if the act proceeds.
President Truman will address the nation tonight at 9 30 p m CST urging national unity against commun ist threat to world peace in a radio television broadcast. A formal national emergency declaration is expected tomorrow morning with wage price rationing announced on a selective basis. The White House said Charles E Wilson of General Electric will head the mobilization program.
Crawfordsville Methodist church to dedicate a new organ Sunday December 17 at 6 30 pm. Kenneth Peterson will headline a dedicatory concert with Mrs Raymond Dutro presenting the instrument in memory of her parents. Program includes Adeste Fideles Nazareth Christmas Fantasy and carols with vocal solos and benediction.
Ralph Q. Adams, missionary in Paraguay for four years, will preach both morning and evening services at the Christian church this Sunday. He and his wife are on furlough from Coronel Oviedo, Paraguay, where they opened rural work. Adams previously served as pastor of the Christian church at Hazel Green, Kentucky.
Weather forecast for Des Moines shows partly cloudy and colder conditions with afternoon snow flurries and highs 15 to 20. Clearing tonight with very cold low near zero to 10 above, then Saturday mainly cloudy and cold highs 16 to 30. Snow likely Sunday with zero to 10 above overnight and 22 to 32 by day. Gradual warming Monday to Wednesday with recurring snow or flurries and normal lows around 13 above.
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