U S aid planned for Iowa hospital expansion drive
Iowa will receive 1 340 000 dollars yearly for five years from federal health service to fund a 20 600 000 dollar hospital expansion. The plan adds 6036 beds to reach 12 483 beds statewide with University of Iowa hospitals included. Communities must apply by May 11 for allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Upo
Iowa
U S. Public Health Service
State Health Commission
Walter L. Bierring
Robert Hanlon
Health Department Hospitals Division
Hanlon
University of Iowa
Sacred Sacred Concert At Union Service
Fortnightly club music department presents a Lenten Sacred concert at the Methodist church Sunday evening February fifteenth at 7 30. The union pre Easter service includes Methodist United Presbyterian Christian and Evangelical and Reformed congregations. Women's chorus and instrumental solos highlight the program with Dr. Fred B Miller delivering the invocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Methodist
United Presbyterian, Christian
Evangelical and Reformed
Fred B. Miller
Philo Adams Otis
M. BE. Whitham
Mary Shields
Alice Hunter
Walter Smith
Carolyn Neal
Edna Klein
Bach
Rogers
Jed E. Miller
Edith Shields
Thompson-Riegger
Bruce Lipscomb
U. S. Smith
Walter Smith Kouitz
Manney Skather
Simmering Resigns From Montgomery Ward Post
Sam Simmering, assistant manager at the Montgomery Ward store, announces his resignation to pursue a business venture. He has been with Wards since 1935 aside from service in the European theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Simmering
Montgomery Ward
Wards
Mr. Simmering
Republicans Blast Administration Policies in Lincoln Day Speeches
GOP leaders led by Dewey Taft and Stassen blasted Truman policies at Lincoln Day events across the nation. Dewey called foreign policy a betrayal of American ideals, Taft blamed Democrats for the loss of peace, and Stassen urged restraint toward Russia while warning against war. Warren and Martin echoed calls for a Republican win in 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Thomas E. Dewey
Robert A Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Truman
White House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Senate
Kenneth Wherry
Dewey
New York
Boston
U.S
Stassen
Germantown
Russia
Europe
U S Army Notes Pending Simmering Plans
The U S army releases a brief note confirming plans by Mr. Simmering and indicating that a further announcement will be made soon to outline details and timing of upcoming actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Mr. Simmering
Truman to deliver major Jackson-Jefferson dinner speech
President Truman will speak for 20 to 25 minutes at the Jackson-Jefferson day dinner in Washington on Thursday. The address is to be broadcast nationally with James A. Farley among the speakers seated at the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Mr. Truman
James A. Farley
National Democratic
Post
Sayre outlines three-point plan at farm institute
Morris Sayre president of the National Association of Manufacturers spoke at the 18th annual national farm institute in Des Moines February 13 detailing a three point program to curb domestic inflation. He urged reducing inflationary pressures preserving living standards and ensuring adequate energy to foreign nations while stressing strong agricultural and industrial foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Morris Sayre
National Association of Manufacturers
Sayre
National Farm Institute
NAM
America
Plan Services for James E. McFarland
James Edward McFarland 21 of Ainsworth died this morning at University Hospital. Born Sept 7, 1926 in Madison County, he was a high school graduate. Survivors include his parents four sisters and seven brothers. Funeral arrangements pending word from relatives. service planned at United Presbyterian Church in Ainsworth with Rev Robert Stalmer to officiate.
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James Edward McFarland
Ainsworth
University Hospital
James Melarland
Et. Madison
Iowa
Robert E. and
Katharine Klockenga Melarland
Ainsworth High School
Plaine Hawkins
Robert Lopshire
Dolores
Wilma
Sx Brothers
Lloyd Bruce McFarland
Littletown
New Hampshire
Walter
Robert Jr
Donald
Ricard
Billie
United Presbyterian Church
Robert Stalemer
Iowa towns report fuel oil shortage this week
State Fuel Oil co ordinator Rod ney Q Selby said three more Iowa towns face critical shortages and should allocate locally. Ute Monona county Randolph Fremont county Sergeant Bluff Woodbury county also noted. Denison dealers seek 150000 gallons for 30 days but have only 20900 allotted. meeting urged converting fuel oil units to wood or coal.
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Des Moines
Rodney Q. Selby
Iowa
Ute
Monona County
Randolph
Fremont County
Sergeant Bluff
Woodbury County
Denison
Farley Breaks With Party Line During Roosevelt Third Term
In 1940 Farley distanced himself from the party hierarchy as Franklin D. Roosevelt, who Farley had steered through two campaigns, sought a controversial third term. The move marked a rare public split within the party during the pivotal wartime period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Roosevelt
Small Fry Club Plans Valentine Birthday Party
The Small Fry group will host a Valentine and birthday party at the Y this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Baeh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baeh
Reorganization of Cub Scout Program In Washington
National Boy Scout week in Washington featured a complete reorganization of the local cub scouting program and the appointment of J A Cochran as local chairman. Since June 1945, four Scout troops and seven Cub dens serve about 150 boys under the Washington Ministerial Association with churches hosting troops and dens.
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Washington
J. A. Cochran
Washington Ministerial Association
T. C. Polk
Chestecampiagnu
Christian Church
Sil’ Crayne
Methodist
Kimball Gates
Baptist
Sam Simmering
Presbyterian Church
Richard Longer
Cular
Henry E. Davis 84 of Ainsworth Dies After Stroke
Henry E. Davis, 84, of Ainsworth died at his son Latimer Davis home at 1 30 p m Thursday February 12 following a stroke on January 21 He was a Salem Presbyterian church member and funeral services will be held there Saturday February 14 at 1 30 Funeral arrangements are with Ritchie Funeral Home Columbus Junction He was born January 22 1864 on a farm near Columbus Junction married Mary E Davies September 3 1869 Three sons Latimer Uriah of Crawfordsville and Willard of Winfield survive along with a brother Sem Davis of Columbus Junction Eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A Valentine exchange was requested for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Davis
Latimer Davis
Salem Presbyterian Church
Ritchie Funeral Home
Columbus Junction
Evan J
Mary E. Davis
County Resident Dies in Hospital
Mrs. Rose Marr, 82, of Ainsworth died Thursday evening at 7 45 in Washington County Hospital after years of illness. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 50 at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Seifel officiating. She was born June 11 1865 in Jefferson County, married William T. Marr February 28 1882, lived near Ainsworth, and observed a 57th wedding anniversary in 1939. Survivors include two sons Roy of Ainsworth Karl of Houston Texas one grandson Richard Marr of Houston one brother Rennie Wood of Richmond California and two great grandchildren. Interment in Ainsworth Cemetery.
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Rose Marr
Ainsworth
Washington County
Jones Funeral Home
Carl Seifel
Jefferson County
James M. Wood
William T. Marr
Marr
Roy
Ixarl
Houston
Texas
Richard Marr
Rennie Wood
Richmond
Calif
Ainsworth Cemetery
Livestock Show Plans Discussed in Washington County
Representatives from county farm groups business circles and veterans met at the Y M C A to discuss organizing a livestock show or county fair in Washington. Extension director Leo Sturgeon led the session and a committee was formed to draft a proposal for a forthcoming larger meeting. Funds location and buildings were noted as hurdles with decisions postponed. Committee members include S P Sandy Wellman Carl T Anderson Lime Creek John Knotek chair of 4 H clubs Frank Lee Washington high school and a chamber of commerce appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington
Leo Sturgeon
S. P. Sandy
Wellman
Carl T. Anderson
Lime Creek Township
John Knotek
Frank Lee
Washington High School
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Eleven Missing After Apartment Blaze in Aplica New York
A three alarm blaze swept a two story wooden apartment house in Aplica New York at 4 50 am. Police reported 11 people missing including seven from one family. A 13 year old girl Mary Hoage survived by jumping from a second story window into a snow pile. She was the only one of a family of eight accounted for. Firefighters could account for 14 of 25 occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aprica
N.Y
Mary Hoage
Snow
Government Spends 1000 to Get 10 Fine From Trucker
Lee Matzke a 47 year old Iowa City driver for Watson Brothers Transport faced a federal charge for falsifying a log to hide too few hours rest. He pleaded non contendere and was fined 10 after a lengthy, costly enforcement chain that involved multiple ICC inspectors stenographers and prosecutors. The case highlights the high cost of collecting small fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Chicago Tribune
United States
Lee Matzke
S10
Matzke
Iowa City
Watson Brothers Transport Company
Michael Logoe
Federal District
Interstate Commerce Commission
U. S. Atty
Robert C. Eardley
ICC
Chicago
U. S
Corn Prices Plunge Limit Again On Chicago Board
February 13 Chicago report notes corn prices slumped the full eight cent limit for the sixth time in eight days while July wheat showed a gain at session close. Retail grocers report substantial price cuts across the nation as markets sag and brokers predict further declines before stabilization. Farmers respond with mixed shipments and hopes the government may resume buying to buoy prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
National Association of Retail Grocers
Morrison Addresses County GOP Women
Attorney Morrison spoke to Washington county Republican women at the Y M C A on Thursday urging greater involvement in local and national affairs. He cited women’s control of 70 percent of private wealth 65 percent of savings and a third of industrial wealth and urged study of Taft Dewey and Stassen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison, Jr
Washington County
Morrison
Robert Taft
Harold Stassen
Thomas K. Dewey
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St. Paul
Minn
Ohio
Warren, Martin
Earl Warren
California
Los Angeles
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Martin
Farm Institute
James E. McFarland
A. £. Baldrige
Harold Jarvis
Howard Benn
Ed Sorrell
Bill Crayne
Iowa River Area Council
Mr. Gragg
Claude Tucker
Lee Holland
A. E. Baldrige
Rey. T
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Horace G. Smithy
Medical College of South Carolina
Charleston
Betty Lou Woolridge
Canton
GOP
Dupuis
W. B. Dupuis
Republican Women
Ss. W. Kyle
L. M. Eicher
Repert A. Taft
Mar Smith
Thomas E. Dewey
Myrtle Poole
Phil Weldin
County
Republican Central Committee
Hugh Hall
L. M. Bieber
Blaine Holmes
John Rittenhouse
T. E Davis
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