Bridges Urges Expanded U S China Aid Pledge
Senator Styles Bridges urged speeding up U S aid to China after learning of a 300 million dollar air force pledge. He questioned secrecy and noted 936 planes already delivered. Officials also showed a chart detailing total U S defense assistance to China through 1945.
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Washington
Styles Bridges
Senate Appropriations Committee
C U. S
China
Bridges
Air Force
W. Stuart Symington
George C. Marshall
Budges
V-Jstay
U. S. Defense
Former Washington Man Dies in Kansas
Franklin D. Hamilton aged 52 died in a Topeka hospital. Born in Washington he formerly lived here and was an auditor for the Santa Fe railroad in Wellington Kansas. His father David Hamilton also lived in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin D. Hamilton
Topeka
Kansas
Mr. Hamilton
Wellington
Santa Fe
David Hamilton
Mortgage Debt Load Reaches New High
The Home Loan Bank Board reports that 1947 mortgage debt on small nonfarm homes rose to 11.4 billion dollars, up 10 percent from 1946 and the highest since 1939. The number of small mortgages grew 2 percent while the average loan climbed by 806 to 4512 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Home Loan Bank Board
Special music night at the youth center marquee
Rex Traight hosts a youth center event featuring live music, dancing, and games for attendees. The evening highlights interactive activities and a sense of community among participants.
Planned Home Landscaping Meeting At Y M C A
Public meeting will discuss basic landscaping principles and perennial and rose care hosted by the Vortnightly Club in Columbus Junction. Marguerite Tarr from Ames and Mrs C Baunhoefener from Cedar Rapids will lead sessions. Admission is free and open to Washington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Marguerite Tarr
Ames
As C. Baunhoefener
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Judge Yoder Grants Two Divorces Here
Judge R. G. Yoder of the district court granted two divorce decrees in Washington this week. Bette A. Levy was awarded a divorce from Myron T. Levy with custody of a minor child and $40 monthly child support plus court costs and some household goods. Jessie D. Wood was granted a divorce from Daryl H. Wood with custody of their child and the defendant ordered to pay court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Yoder
District Court
Washington
Bette A. Levy
Myron T. Levy
Jessie D. Wood
Daryl H. Wood
Poor Radio Reception Sparks Interference Theories
Larry W. Foster a local radio repairman reports many inquiries from Washington residents about interference when listening to the Des Moines WHO station. He found no fault with radios and suspects external interference rather than defective sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry W. Foster
Washington
Des Moines
Foster
Funeral services held for Mrs Aang S Foster
Funeral services for Mrs Aang S Foster were held Friday afternoon at Jones funeral home with Rev Henderson in charge. High water prevented services at Haskins Presbyterian church as planned. Pallbearers were Edgar Whetstine and Ralph Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aang S. Foster
Jones Funeral Home
Rev. Henderson
Haskins Presbyterian Church
Edgar Whetstine
Ralph Boyd
John
Police Nab 200 Greek Suspects
In Athens security police rounded up about 200 men and women suspected of aiding Greek guerrillas through subversive activity in and around Athens. Police chief Angelos Foert said arrests would be questioned in days, as executions and court actions continued for guerrilla activity linked to past civil hostilities.
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Athens
Piraeus
Angelos Foert
Lesbos Island
Notable Local Burial In Ainsworth Cemetery
The obituary notes the burial of Delbert Skubal Roy Brumfield Roy Steele and James Boyd in the Ainsworth cemetery with burial rites conducted for the deceased.
Cold Weather Threat Passes Most of State
Des Moines reports a wintry mix across Iowa with five inches of snow in Rock Rapids and Sibley, three in Estherville, and two in Spencer. High winds, flooding, and icy roads affected several routes, with multiple highways closed or eased as conditions shifted.
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United States
Iowa
Rock Rapids
Sibley
Estherville
Spencer
Marshalltown
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Devil's Creek
Iowa River
Decorah
Commission
Sidney
Riverton
Hudson
Maquoketa
Sabula
Amateur show entries growing for Washington program
Mrs Milo Steele Jr reports entries flowing for an amateur contest set for March 2 and 3 in the high school auditorium. The event supports Happy Al Bell on WHO radio with Zelda Scott and other performers. Winners earn travel funds to Des Moines, tickets on sale at Modern Appliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Steele, Jr
Happy al
Washington
Weather Observer Reports Daily Conditions in Washington
The official weather observer in Washington reported today on atmospheric conditions and precipitation. Observations note temperature, humidity, wind direction and speed, with indications of possible rain later in the day.
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Washington
Expect Approval Of Jensen Plan
National association of soil conservation districts commissioners aims to back the Jensen land policy bill during a session in Des Moines. About 200 members plan to testify at Washington hearings next week, with Leavitt noting funds are scarce for travel and a chartered plane may be used if needed. Reven Jensen, author of the bill, said Congress will provide money if facts justify the effort.
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Des Moines
Tra
National Association of Soil Conservation Districts Commissioners
Ihe
House Agriculture Committee
Washington
Kent Leavitt
New York
Leavitt
House
Reven F. Jerisen
Soil Conservation Service
Congress
No Standing in Line At Pancake Supper
Baptist men sponsor a pancake supper with no line for customers. A system ensures everyone gets a meal in turn. The event runs at 5:30 at the Baptist church and offers sausage or eggs with pancakes cooked by the men's group. Proceeds fund a church carpet purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Men’s Fellowship
S. W. Waster
Easter
Baptist Church
Farrell Moves Office Supply to New Location in Town
W. F. Farrell, proprietor of Farrell's printing and office supply, announces relocation to 218 West Washington Street in the former Whitlow's tire shop. He plans to open Monday, March 1 andexpand to a fuller line of office equipment. The business has occupied the Iowa Café basement on North Iowa Avenue for four years.
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W. FE. Farrell
Farrell
West
Washington Street
Whitlow
Lowa Cafe
North
Iowa Avenue
Rainfall Records Brief in Local Weather Note
One and one half inches of rain fell here Thursday night and Friday, according to a concise weather update. The report notes substantial precipitation over a short period affecting local conditions.
Lacour Service to feature hymn sing and lectures
Rev. Lawrence Lacour leads a Methodist service with a gospel hymn request period and a sermon on The Meaning of Marriage. Tomorrow he speaks to Family Forum on What the War Has Done to Your Marriage and offers youth talks and a union service at 7 20 with music and a sermon on Gods Housing Problem.
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Lawrence Lacour
la Plaedes
Lacour
Ad Nard
Stennett
College of Character
Don Paul Observes Anniversary At DX Station
Don Paul marks his third or twelfth business anniversary at his DX Station on North Iowa Avenue. He began in 1936 at 220 North Iowa, noting Leap Year timing has yielded few anniversaries, while recalling heavy snow at opening and a small, enduring local filling-station community.
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Don Paul
Iowa Avenue
Don
North
Iowa
Paul
Mr. Paul
Iowa to Launch $10 Million State Education Building Plan
Des Moines reports a $10,009,000 program to modernize Iowa higher education. Secretary David Dancer says the plan will build permanent facilities at the University of Iowa Iowa State College Iowa State Teachers College Council Bluffs School for the Deaf Vinton School for the Blind and Oakdale Sanatorium. Construction begins this summer with further funding sought in future legislatures.
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Des Moines
Iowa
David Dancer
State Board ‘of Education
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Iowa State Teachers College
Council Bluffs School For the Deaf
Vinton School For
Dlind
Oakdale Sanatorium
Board of Education
Funeral services for J Bernard Walker at St James Church
Funeral services for J Bernard Walker were held Friday at 9:30 in St James church with Rev James Mackin in charge. Members of VFW and auxiliary attended in a body. Pallbearers were Everette Swift Kt R Burham Cleo Shockey Elmer Mertz John Stein and Ned Wood. Sherman’s funeral home led arrangements and burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
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J. Bernard Walker
St. James Church
James Mackin
Sigourney
V. BF. W
Everette Swift
Kt. R. Burham
Cleo Shockey
Elmer Mertz
John Stein
Ned Wood
Sherman
Elm Grove Cemetery
County Spelling Bee Selections Near Des Moines Trip
County students from sixth to eighth grade gathered in the county courthouse for the annual spelling test directed by Lester B. Krabill. Mrs. Paul V. Shearer read the words as over 69 entrants competed to determine state contestants. Rural schools with large enrollments could send two entrants, parochial schools up to three, and other schools one entrant.
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County Court House
Des Moines
Lester B. Krabill
Paul V. Shearer
Ison and Bostwick and Tanner of Washington IL Co
Ison and Bostwick and Tanner of Washington Illinois Company are named in a concise item. The note references a business association or partnership with those parties listed, indicating a formal engagement or filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ison and Bostwick & Tanner of
Washington Il
Former Polish Premier Foresees France as Next Target
In Cleveland Stanislaw Mikolajczyk, former Polish premier, warned that France is the next country for communist seizure. He argued that failure to topple France’s coalition government is temporary and Europe would fall under communist influence if France is taken.
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France
Secetary
Stalin
Finland
Cleveland
Stanislaw Mikolajczyk
Poland
Robert Sehuman
Mikolajczyk
City Club Forum
Europe
Italy
Greece
England
Traffic Death Toll Nears Record Low in Iowa
Iowa public safety officials aim for drivers to stay safe as January February highway deaths total 46, the second lowest in 11 years. The state notes 24 January and 22 February deaths with two days left in February.
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Des Moines
State Public Safety Department
Tax Office Hours In March At Post Office Building
The Internal Revenue Office will assist taxpayers at the Post Office Building on March 1 to 5 from 7 45 a m to 4 30 p m March 8 to 13 from 7 45 a m to 4 30 p m and March 15 from 7 45 a m to 6 p m Dates cover weekdays and one Saturday and specify daily hours for tax help.
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Internal Revenue Office
UN Endorses Dutch Indonesian Truce Amid Soviet Criticism
The United Nations Security Council endorsed the Dutch Indonesian truce today in a 7 to 0 vote. Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko abstained rather than vetoing, as in past actions, while Ukraine Syria and Colombia joined Russia in abstaining.
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Lake Success
United Nations Security Council
Andrei Gromyko
Ukraine
Syria
Colombia
Russia
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Sen. Bridges
U.S
Vandenberg
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Senate Foreign Relations
U. S
Czechoslovakia
Michigan Republican
Youth Center
Rextraight
George Zeppos
S. D. Jupp
U. S. Navy
Norfolk
Pireaus
J. J. Greytak
Fleet Training Group
International Soundphoto
Columbus City
Garden Department
Columbus Junction
Ellsworth Waterhouse
Prairie Grove
Foster Services
Verdonia
Sparta
al" Bell
Prague
Czechoslovkia
International Radio-Soundphoto
Jensen
Gward
Lacour Service
Methodist Church
Walker Funeral
Helsinki
Juho K. Paasikivi
G. M. Savonenkov
Josef Stalin
Paasikivi
Sovonenkovy
Atd Taalayers
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