17 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1946
Page
1
Stamps can be purchased at a new service window in the north end of the post office lobby avoiding the long line at the main window. Parcels remain at the big window where a steady line forms. Postal workers note the Christmas rush with some staff on duty from 5 am to 11 pm.
At the annual Washington Knights of Pythias election Wayne Kendrck was elected chancellor commander with Hubert Lehrer as vice chancellor and Charles Murdock as prelate. Installation will occur after year start. the lodge will move late this month to the third floor of the Morrison building before relocating from current east side rooms as lease expires.
George Slosser spoke to the Rotary about life in Alaska based on a year in Ketchikan. He described Alaska as over twice Texas in size with varied climates and leading industries such as fishing mining and trapping. He noted the post civil war purchase of Alaska for 7000000 and Seward as a cabinet figure linked to the deal. The talk touched on public revenue from Alaska exceeding 10000000.
In Lake Success New York the United Nations atomic energy commission saw the United States drop its demand for an immediate showdown vote on its atomic control plan. Russia balked saying the plan conflicts with the disarmament resolution and warned unanimity would be impossible if the veto issue were pressed. Gromyko urged further study and questions remained unanswered as Baruch pressed for a report with firm conclusions.
The article cites Mr. Slosser predicting US to Alaska automobile travel within three years and notes the Alaskan investment as exceptionally profitable. Rotary club remarks mention gifts for the Y Christmas party and upcoming Rotary Ladies Night with children and grandchildren invited and a Christmas tree celebration.
Five presidents were born in New England: John Adams John Quincy Adams Franklin Pierce Chester A Arthur and Calvin Coolidge. Each figure links to regional roots shaping early American political landscape.
A severe cold wave spreads from the northern Yukon into the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley driving temperatures down to 20 to 30 degrees below in many areas. Pembina N D reports 16 below zero while Minneapolis nears two above. Laredo Texas hits 88, with mild Pacific coast weather.
Mrs Emma Agnes Long wife of Harry E Long died at 11 50 last night at the county hospital from a heart condition after a month of failing health Funeral services will be held at the A A Jones funeral home burial at Ainsworth cemetery She was born January 27 in Ainsworth Nebraska to John S and Mar Stewart and was a graduate of Ainsworth high school She married Harry Long May 4 1595 and they lived in Missouri and Wat Sus before moving to Washington five years ago from Keota She taught in rural Washington Henry and Keokuk county schools before marriage and belonged to the Methodist church Eastern Star White Shrine Fortnightly club Women’s Relief Corps 30 years and WSCS Surviving are her husband two daughters six sons one brother one half brother one sister six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews One quielder Marieva and sister Mrs Sue Woodburn are deceased
People may leave Christmas packages for county home residents at the McDaniv store, to be picked up Monday December 25 during a observance. The Northwestern Bell Telephone Co announced rate increases averaging about 2 percent effective January 1, with Des Moines rates rising 75 cents monthly and the discount practice ending.
Food minister John Strachey told the British Commons that 36 000 tons of American flour were made available for Britain in addition to 68 900 tons of wheat and 16 000 tons of other grains. He noted the United States would promote railroad priority for Canadian wheat and that if transport delays end, these supplies should avert a grave January emergency.
In district court the Wilson versus Rock Island case heard testimony on the 298 acre farm southeast of town. Witnesses questioned the farm’s value before and after the Ains Brighton cut off and the impact on land valuations in the area. Breitenbach and Orr, Washington real estate dealers, Wehr the photographer, and Patterson testified as plaintiffs seek higher damages beyond the conservation assessment.
The American Legion accepted France's invitation to conduct part of its 1947 convention in Paris. National Commander Paul Griffith will appoint a committee led by Phil Collins to plan and manage the pilgrimage. This marks the Legion's third pilgrimage to Paris, where it began in 1919.
Choirs from Crawfordsville churches present Chimes of Holy Night at Federated church on Sunday Dec 22 at 7 30. Horton cantata directed by John McCoy with organ and piano by Marion Waters and David White. Soloists include Will De Mr Mrs Stanley Beck Lucile Gault Mrs Frank Brown Mrs Howard Anderson and others.
A Monday blaze leveled the Smith cafe in Reinbeck Iowa causing about 10000 dollars in damage. Claude Smith owner said the cafe in a one story brick building was closed at midnight and the fire began in the basement.
Unfavorable weather delays reports as canvass continues across townships. Washington township leads with 119 members toward a 190 quota, Franklin follows with 85, Seventy Six 82, and Cedar 74. Officials say many townships are close to or over target and more members are expected as reports come in.
Joe Morrow of Wellman turned in 41 fox hides to the county auditor yesterday, mostly trapped, followed by Harry Embree who collected the bounty on 37 foxes last week. Local opinion links fox surges to turkey development in the Wellman area as foxes appear drawn to turkey farms.
A Washington delegation asked the city council for improved garbage collection and disposal for year round service. They urged sanitation upgrades and discussed a possible buried garbage system, costing about 6000 dollars yearly, with funding from new sources. The council will investigate, while also reviewing southeast open sewer removal and sewage plant connections.
The Agriculture Department announced 1946 produced the largest crop in history led by corn and wheat. Corn yielded 2 287 927 000 bushels and wheat 1 155 715 000 bushels, with overall production 26 percent above the 1923-32 average and seven percent above last year.
The Iowa high court affirmed the district court ruling upholding the will of Frank Shelangoski of near Washington naming Katherine Melinski Shelangoski as beneficiary. Shel angoski's six children contested claiming undue influence and an illicit long affair. court found no proof the heir used affection to secure the bequest. The will left each child 31.
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