Four Directors Elected at Washington Chamber Meeting
Washington County farmers merchants and professionals were named to the Washington Chamber of Commerce board at the annual January dinner. Ralph Kleese C R Wilson William C Sitler and John Griffith won two year terms with Griffith to serve one year to finish Tom Duncan's term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kleese
Washington
C. R. Wilson
J. C. Penney
William C. Sitler
John Griffith
Washington Chamber of Commerce
YMCA
Griffith
Tom Duncan
Dallas
Chamber of Commerce Treasury
Frank B. Miller
Leslie Dunlap
C. V. Crull
General Treasury
Chamber
Iowa Weather Forecast for Des Moines
Iowa clear tonight and tomorrow with a high near 15 to 20 above. Colder tonight with lows 5 to 10 below, and 10 to 15 below in northwest and north central areas. Temperatures rise slowly tomorrow in the northwest and extreme west. Tomorrow's high near 10 to 15 above. Monday's high about 20 with a low near 4 below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Livingston Charms Audience With Humor and Farming Talk
Dave Livingston, Washington county farmer and humorist, entertained last night’s business session after being introduced by C. R. Wilson. He mixed jokes with serious remarks on farm price trends and the Russian situation, suggesting a gradual drop in prices could be healthy if not driven by unemployment, and speculating Soviet aims may involve pressuring the U.S. into financial crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Dave Livingston
Washington County
C. R. Wilson
Mr. Livingston
United States
Five Missing After Grand View Hotel Fire in Ripon
In Ripon Wisconsin the 75 year old Grand View hotel burned to the ground early today. Firemen searched smouldering debris for victims as Fire Chief William Burroughs warned missing guests may have died though confusion remained. Most guests escaped or were rescued. a top floor maid's quarters blaze sparked the rapid inferno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripon
Wis
Grand View
William Burroughs
Government may curb corn output next year to trim surpluses
The agriculture department warned that no acreage allotments or marketing quotas would be set for corn this year. With corn stocks at a record high and a large 1949 crop, officials said production may be limited in 1950 if crops exceed about 3.9 billion bushels. Tobacco and peanuts currently face restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Farmers Reminded Of Job Clinic Here
Mrs. Permelia R. Lay director of the Iowa State Employment Service office in Washington reminded farmers and farm helpers of the Farm Clinic held each Thursday afternoon to aid employers and employees in solving employment problems. Last Thursday, Mrs. Lay reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permelia R. Lay
Iowa State Employment Service Office
Washington
Army Disaster Forces Battle Snowbound West
The army and fifth army disaster forces break through snow barriers to reach Valentine and Broken Bow Nebraska, freeing 250 and 450 people respectively and delivering hay and feed. Maj. Gen. Pick aims to open roads for access to people and livestock, with five C-47 planes supporting Operation Snowbound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Army
Valentine
Neb
Broken Bow
Lewis A. Pick
Air Force
West Chester Knights of Pythias to meet Thursday evening
Members of the West Chester Knights of Pythias lodge will hold a regular meeting Thursday at 7 30 o clock. A special business is planned and all lodge members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Funeral rites for Clyde A Fishburn held in Sherman’s
Funeral services for Clyde A. Fishburn were held Monday at 10 30 in Sherman’s funeral home with Rev H J Corcoran in charge. Pallbearers were Allen Fickling Orva Scott Lee Sueppel Charles Casper Dave Benson and Charles Ashby. Burial was in Em Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde A. Fishburn
Sherman
H. J. Corcoran
Allen Fickling
Orva Scott
Lee Sueppel
Charles Casper
Dave Benson
Charles Ashby
Eml Grove Cemetery
Harwood Funeral Services Held for Mrs J A Harwood
Funeral services for Mrs J A Harwood were conducted Monday afternoon at two oclock at Shermans funeral home with Dr Fred E Miller officiating. Pallbearers included George Clapper Howard McCleery R E Brown Hubert Crail A L Griffith and Fred L Stewart. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Harwood
Sherman
Fred E. Miller
George Clapper
Howard MceCleery
R. E. Brown
Hubert Crail
A. L. Griffith
Fred L. Stewart
Elm Grove Cemetery
Final rites for William Patton Moore held Sunday
Funeral services conducted by Rev. T C Polk with pallbearers Glenn Davis George Masson Gene Smith Dave Benson Frank KKleese and William Shalla. Burial followed at Elm Grove with Mrs Paul Thayer singing a solo accompanied by Mrs McConnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Patton Moore
Sherman
T. C. Polk
Glenn Davis
George Masson
Gene Smith
Dave Benson
Frank Kkleese
William Shalla
Elm Grove
Paul Thayer
McConnell
Clinics Fill Real Need for Farmers and Hands
Two of the six farm hands at the clinic were hired by farm operators who attended the meeting. She notes farmers see clinics as solving mutual problems and urges both farmers and farm hands to visit the office Thursday afternoon.
East Pleasant Plain Man Dies Suddenly
Paul Kasowski aged 63 of East Pleasant Plain died Monday evening after a heart attack as he prepared to drive from a neighbor's farm. Jefferson County coroner ruled natural causes. Survived by wife Viola Thompson and multiple siblings. Funeral at St. Joseph's East Pleasant Plain with Rev. Paul Whetstine. He was born March 20, 1885 and formerly ran a portable feed mill south of Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Paul Kasowski
East Pleasant Plain
Kasowski
Jefferson County
St. Joseph's Church
Paul Whetstine
Mr. Kasowski
Henry Kasowski
Viola Thompson
Lucy Beyzak
Frank Suppola
Martha McClain
Chicago
Phillip
Frank
Fairfield
Edward
Ralph
Plano
Ill
August
Ottumwa
St James Students Win Honor Awards
St James Washington officials announced honor roll selections for the first semester. First honors include Dorothy Kos Shirley Mattes Diana Schulty Rosalita Peiffer Margelene Fritz Mary Ellen McAleer Genevieve Redeker and Virginia Marie. Second honors list Charles Bruty Janice Kos Sally Bruty Mary Joyce Barnes Gary Rogers Frances Kay Peiffer Kathie Gevock Barbara Minick. Noted improvements go to Jerald Rogers Celeste Peiffer Justine McCarthy Joanne Richardson. Music awards were earned by Alicia Merz Margaret Peiffer and Madeline Redeker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James School
Washington
Dorothy Kos
Shirley Mattes
Diana Schulty
Rosalita Peiffer
Margelene Fritz
Mary Ellen McAleer
Genevieve Redeker
Virginia Marie
Charles Bruty
Janice Kos
Sally Bruty
Mary Joyce Barnes
Gary Rogers
Frances Kay Peiffer
Dr Grossheim Speaks At United Presbyterian Dinner
Dr William J Grossheim pastor of the Washington Presbyterian church addressed the United Presbyterian men's brotherhood at their Monday dinner meeting. He spoke on My Church and urged members to visit other churches in eastern states to strengthen their own church organization. Also on the program last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Grossheim
Washington Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood
Dr. Grossheim
Grossheim
Rotary quiz at Washington meeting ends in narrow win
The Washington Rotary Club held a quiz at its weekly meeting led by Bill Sitler. Two teams, led by Walter Farrell and Frank Kos, competed in geography and history queries with a 65 to 64 final score for Farrell’s group. Secretary Ralph Bauer tracked the tally as Rotarians paid for a dessert next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rotary Club
Bill Sitler
Walter Farrell
Frank Kos
Ralph Bauer
Mr. Sitler
Winners Named in Washington County Soil Conservation Essay
Four rural students Neal Augustine George Janecek Margaret Bell and Beverly Palmer were named by Howard Anderson district soils commissioner as winners of the county essay contest What Soil Conservation Means to Me The prize includes a free trip to Des Moines to visit with Herb Plambeck on WHO radio and a tour of the state house and capitol guided by Carl T Anderson with a date to be announced by Anderson The contest aimed to raise youth awareness of soil conservation values and was open to all county grade school students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Howard Anderson
Johnson County
Neal Augustine
Pine Grove
Highland Township
George Janecek
Washington Township
Margaret Bell
Valley School
Iowa Township
Beverly Palmer
Living Lake
Jackson Township
Des Moines
Herb Plambeck
State House
Carl T. Anderson
Anderson
Recommends Brown As Postmaster Here
The name of Oral J. Brown acting postmaster at the Washington postoffice is listed among nominations sent to Washington for postmasterships by Senator Guy M. Gillette. The list also includes Rex C. Severt of Wellman and will go before the Senate for final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Oral J. Brown
Washington Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Washington, D. C
Guy M. Gillette
Senate
Rex C. Severt
Wellman
Jurors Picked for James McKenna Driving Case
Jurors were chosen Monday afternoon for the State of Town versus James M. McKenna who faces a third charge of driving while intoxicated. Judge Frank Bechly presided as motions and evidence were reviewed amid film screenings by Gilbert Mills showing hunting and fishing trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Town
James M. McKenna
Frank Bechly
Gilbert Mills
New Bills On Road Financing And State Legislation
Iowa lawmakers introduced bills to exempt up to 5000 from the 5 mill property tax and to fund the governor's residence. Debates covered road costs, heavy vehicle use, and a request for a formula to share highway costs. Other actions included soil conservation expansion and a constitutional amendment for gubernatorial succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Arthur Jacobson
Waukon
Earl C. Fishbaugh, Jr
Shenandoah
State Highway Commission
Fred White
Fishbaugh
California
American Automobile Association
White
Iowa Motor Truck Association
Iowa
State Soil Conservation Committee
Jury Panel Names for District Court Case Revealed
The district court jury list includes Raymond McChesney Carroll Strickler Phillip Gerdes Mrs Mae Wallace Lena Chorpening William H Edgar Howey Davis Nic McCleery John Winga R A Frink Frank Longwell and Mrs Ethel Steele for the upcoming trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond McChesney
Caroll Strickler
Phillip Gerdes
Mae Wallace
Lena Chorpening
William H. Edgar
Howey Davis
Nic McCleery
John Winga
R. A. Frink
Frank Longwell
Ethel Steele
Jews Praise U S Move to Recognize Israel and Trans-Jordan
Washington reports that President Truman granted full diplomatic recognition to Israel and Trans-Jordan, seen as fulfilling a pledge and boosting Israel’s bid for UN admission. Jewish leaders, led by Eliahu Epstein, hailed the action as favorable to peace talks and regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Israel
Eliahu Epstein
United States
Trans-Jordan
United Nations
Holy Land
Dan Brindley Marks Tenth Anniversary
Dan Brindley proprietor of Brindley's Standard station today marks a tenth anniversary as a Washington business. He took over from Harold Ahrens on February 1, 1939, and under his guidance the station grew from a small outlet on a busy corner into one of the area's largest super stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Brindley
Brindley
Standard Station
Washington
Harold Ahrens
Dan
Bechly Grants Divorce in Van Auken Case
Judge Frank Bechly signs a divorce decree in the Lenore J. Van Auken v Glen L. Van Auken case. The plaintiff obtains the divorce and custody of three minor children, with a property settlement approved and the defendant ordered to pay $25 monthly support per child until adulthood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bechly
Lenore J. van Auken
Glen L. van Auken
District Court
Bechly
Peace Mission Named in China
Acting President Li Tsung-Jeh names a five man Shanghai business group led by Dr. W. W. Yen to study conditions in Peiping under communist rule. The mission will depart once entry permission is granted and will report back on the situation. Reports say about 15 000 communist troops entered Peiping taking over from nationalists and occupying the legation area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
Li Tsung-Jeh
Shanghai
Peiping
W. W. Yen
United States
Manchu
Legation
Polar bear funeral invitation sparks language misunderstanding
A French learner asks an American about the polar bear. He is told the animal sits on ice and eats fish. He then declines to accept an invitation to be the polar bear at a funeral, insisting he will not participate.
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Lee
Chamber of Commerce
Marilyn Cook
Shearer
G. M. Humble
Marion Swanson
Richard Pratt
W. E. Farrell
L. J. Kehoe
Board of Directors
United Press
Citrus and Vegetable
Texas
Louisiana
Georgia
K. P
Harwood Funeral
Moore Services
East Pleasant
St. James
U. P. Brotherhood
Dess
James McKenna
Jacobsen
William S. Beardsley
House
Supreme Court
Constitutional Assembly
David Ben-Gurion
Tel Aviv
Constituent Assembly
Ben-Gurion
International
U.S
Judge Bechly
China
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