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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1946

Page

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Missing 20 After Yukon Liner Split in Blizzard

Survivors report twenty missing as seven rescue ships battle heavy seas to recover passengers and crew from the Yukon which tore in half after slamming against Johnstone Bay cliffs. Three crewmen were rescued after floats of thirty minutes in icy water. two lifeboats saved about fifty women and children before the ship broke apart.

Seward Alaska Yukon Johnstone Bay Roger Bassette

Miss Squire Acts as Head of Washington County Hospital

Esther Squire now serves as acting superintendent of the Washington County Hospital. Chairman C F Letts said she will lead the hospital until Brenda Frisk, the regular superintendent, returns from Augustana Hospital in Chicago. Frisk trained there and will resume duties once health allows, likely in a few weeks.

Esther Squire Grinnell Ames Washington County Hospital C. F. Letts Brenda Frisk Miss Frisk Augustana Hospital Chicago Letts Ed Squire Washington Hspital

Chiang May Relinquish Chinese Leadership if Coalition Forms

Chiang Kai-Shek indicated his duty to the Chinese people would be fulfilled after a new coalition government is set up and suggested he may step down from leadership since 1927. He noted possible talks with the Soviet Union on concessions beyond the Sino Soviet treaty terms and said coalition continuity hinges on the national assembly’s actions.

Chungking Bria Chiang Kai-Shek Chiang China Soviet Union Russia Generalissimo Madame Chiang Kuo Min Tang National Assembly

Morrison to appear on WSUL radio program at Iowa State

Ira Morrison a first year student at the State University of Iowa will appear on a radio program tomorrow evening at 7 30 over WSUL. He co directs the program and will portray the son escorting his father on a campus tour. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Morrison.

Ira Morrison State University of Iowa WSUL Morrison George Morrison

Dr W Robert Smith Addresses Father and Son Banquet

Dr W Robert Smith of Dubuque University delivered an earnest sermon on God’s presence in family life at the United Presbyterian church father and son banquet. More than 100 men and boys attended after a church steak dinner led by Mrs George Rudiger.

W. Robert Smith Dubuque University United Presbyterian Church George Rudiger Dr. Smith

Officers Raid Clubs at Mt Pleasant in Slot Machine Bust

County and city officers swooped on three Mt Pleasant clubs late Saturday seizing 14 slot machines and liquor across two venues. At the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion clubs they found multiple slot machines and bottles of whiskey and gin, with several opened and empty bottles. The raid extended to the Mt Pleasant Golf and Country Club, where no machines or liquor were found. Authorities transported the contraband to the sheriff’s office for disposition.

Mt. Pleasant News Mt. Pleasant Cluirs Veterans Clubs Manning J. Cline Russell van Tuyl Marsal James Jamison Ross Hines Walter Erness Veterans of Foreign Wars Club American Legion Club Mt. Pleasants VEW American Legion VFW Club Sherritt Legion Wall West Monroe Jackson Street Golf and Country Clu

Sidewalks Not to Be Used for Private Business Ruled

Iowa Supreme Court holds sidewalk use for private business is unlawful. Waterloo city and newsstand operator Hubert La Poole lost appeal. newsstand deemed a nuisance obstructing public passage near the Cowing property. Lower court injunction affirmed, prohibiting operation on the sidewalk. Local courtroom action alongside a church program described with attendees.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court Waterloo Hubert la Poole Black Hawk Ua Poole Rk. O. Cowin William T. Fvans Cowing Supreme Court Frederic Miller

City Council Grants Cigarette License for Sandwich Shop

Washington city Council met last night and approved one cigarette license for Stanley McKeown who plans a sandwich shop on East Washington Street opposite the State Theater. Monthly reports from the city treasurer water works superintendent and milk inspector were filed. routine business dominated the session.

Washington City Council Luis Stanley McKeown East Washington Street State Theater

Marriage License Sparks Raids In Wayland Area

Clarence B. Foulman of Wayland and Grace Pearson of Ainsworth obtained a marriage license yesterday, which led to raids after reports that Foulman spent $70 at the VEW club. Mrs Hood urged action to start him home, prompting Sheriff Manning Cline to assemble officers and raid the Legion Hall. County Attorney Ber A. Gator noted ongoing follow ups.

Clarence B. Foulman Wayland Grace Pearson Ainsworth VEW Club Hood the Legion Hall Ber A. Gator

Anderson in Support of Subsidies

Secretary of agriculture Clinton P. Anderson joined other leaders in urging food subsidies be retained beyond July 1 and the price control act extended. He warned that lifting lids now would raise living costs and inflation, noting war time controls should end only as conditions allow.

Atlantic City N.J Clinton P. Anderson

Mrs Shuman 85 Dies in California

Margaret Kay Shuman of Burbank California, about 85, died suddenly at home. Funeral services set for Friday at Forest Lawn. She was widow of Levi N. Shuman. survived by sons John W. Shuman and Ralph, daughter Jean, and granddaughter family caregiver Esmond Smith. A recent letter noted her mother’s failing health.

Margaret Kay Shuman Burbank Calif Forest Lawn Shuman Levi N. Shuman Ida N. Page O. Llayton Washington John W. Shuman Los Angeles Ralph Jean Esmond Smith

Schulze Roof Fire Sparks from Chimney in Riverside

Riverside report says a chimney spark started a small roof fire at Albert Schulze residence in east Riverside Sunday evening. Assistant Fire Chief Paul Heitzman and Elmo Rummelhart quickly contained the blaze with water as the fire truck arrived. Norma Knebel reported seeing the blaze. no serious damage occurred.

Riverside Albert Schulze East Riverside Paul Heitzman Asistant Elmo Rummelhart Norma Knebel Town City Joseph Knebel Schulze

Workers Strike At Oliver Plant

In Charles City 1790 workers walked out at the Oliver Corporation after wage talks failed with union reps. Farm Equipment and Metal Worker’s Union Local 115 CIO picketed the plant as no agreement was reached on pay.

Charles City Oliver Corporation Farm Equipment and Metal Worker’s Union CIO

Carris Company Opens New Plant After Move

Carris Manufacturing moves from West Second Avenue to a new North Fourth Avenue facility after delays. An open house is planned in coming weeks for Washington residents to view equipment in operation. The brick fireproof plant measures 48 by 157 feet with individual motor drives and Saflex duct power, and will expand staff as production shifts from Chicago to Washington for national distribution.

Carris Company Carris Manufacturing Company Frem Rts Old West Second Avenue North Fourth Avenue Carrises Washington Leestrip Karl R. Wood Ainsworth Carson Plumbing Company Des Moines Stove Repair Company Towa Southern Utilities Company Whiea E. C Carris Nemeth Leland Jerry Chicago

House Beats Amendment To Case Bill

The House rejected an amendment to strike down the bill’s ban on union boycotts preserving the provision that bars labor unions from refusing to handle goods due to a collective bargaining agreement. Landis argued the boycott ban is unnecessary.

Washington House Gerald Landis Francis Case Landis

Company Wage Offer Sparks Union Walkout Plan

G. W. Bird, plant manager, was given until 8 PM Monday to announce the company’s wage decision. He sent the rejection to union HQ as a 700 employee mass meeting was underway. The union voted to reject the terms and a walkout was set for the morning.

G. W. Bird Bird

Boy of 5 Drowned in Decorah River

A morning Des Moines report details the drowning of five year old David Prescott, twin son of Mr and Mrs Levi Prescott of Decorah Iowa. The family recently moved from Washington where the father worked as a Honeymead salesman. David and a four year old girl slipped into the Upper Town river while playing on its icy bank Monday.

Des Moines David Prescott Levi Prescott Decorah Iowa Prescott Washington Honeymead Company David Town

Paul Moothart Enlisting in Army

Paul G Moothart age 18 of 427 South Ninth Avenue will travel to Des Moines tomorrow for the army enlistment physical. Set J B Jackson Davenport recruiter announced a permanent Muscatine office, allowing enlistment on days other than Tuesday.

Paul G. Moothart South Ninth Avenue Des Moines United States Army Set J. B. Jackson Davenport Washington Muscatine

Bricker Files for Two Ohio Senate Nominations

Former Ohio governor John W. Bricker filed petitions for nomination for two Ohio senate seats in the May primary. He seeks the seat held by Sen James W. Huffman on appointment and is unopposed for the GOP nomination.

Columbus. C John W. Bricker Ohio Renubiteen Tvo Bricker James W. Huffman GOP

Third child rescued after falling into river

A third child who fell into the river was rescued. Details on the rescue were not provided in the available text.

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