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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1952
Page
1
Mrs. J L Howard notes many married couples and working women in Crawfordsville roles across town. Teachers, store staff, and office workers blend family life with jobs from Kenway Grocery to the Post Office and bank, highlighting a community of active women and supportive husbands.
John B. Carter former Wellman farmer and businessman died at the Masonic Home Bettendorf. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Powell Funeral Home with burial in Wellman Cemetery. Born November 16 in Iowa County he was married twice first to Iona and then to Blanche both deceased. Surviving are two children, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He farmed in Wellman 25 years and ran a hardware store and creamery.
A basement fire at the Gamble Store in Clinton caused near total destruction were it not for quick work by firemen. Fire Chief Fred Brinkman reported the cause unknown and said flames threatened adjacent buildings with smoke damage likely in nearby structures.
A large audience gathered at the high school auditorium Thursday for a Washington high school band concert directed by Melvin Hill. The program featured impromptu Latin American pieces with guest performers W. M. Tweeten, Mrs. Foster Bagge, William Graf, Harold Ahrens, Marion George, and student director John Winga Jr. Guests from Brighton high school joined, followed by a social hour with refreshments.
A Dubuque man, known as Boots, was jailed today on charges of defying a county school board order by keeping his five children out of school. A Justice of the Peace set a hearing for tomorrow. He was detained on a 500 dollar bond, 100 dollars per charge, citing transportation and work conflict as his defense.
Gov. William S. Beardsley disclosed paying 1015 to cover state income tax for 1944 to 1949 after federal settlement. He said he owed the state no special treatment and acted without prodding from the tax commission. He also paid 13000 to the federal government for additional taxes and penalties. Beardsley seeks a third term amid prior criticism over the case.
The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a three percent base pay increase for service members, with higher cost of living allowances for rations and quarters. The package, costing about 474.6 million annually, is cheaper than the House plan and adds larger allowances for officers with big families and enlisted subsistence up to 2.75 dollars per day.
Mrs. Ralph Nicholson marks the third anniversary as proprietor of the Party Shop. The store operates from her home at 221 South Ave. 1 and specializes in party novelties and paper goods. She is assisted by her husband Ralph Nicholson and son Stanley.
Union services in Washington will be held Sunday evening at United Presbyterian church 7230 ppm. Dr William Grossheim pastor of the Presbyterian church will lead the evening with assistance from other ministers and choir directed by C J Jungbluth who recently visited Hopeville California. The Jungbluth family plans to return to Washington mid April.
Discussion of establishing a hospital blood bank was the feature of the Washington County Medical Society meeting. Eleven members and two visitors attended the February session with more details to be announced soon.
Anti corruption chief Newbold Morris will send income questionnaires to key officials. The first goes to Attorney General J Howard McGrath, followed by Treasury Secretary Joan W Snyder, as part of a drive to reveal all income sources.
Washington officials say civilian metal allotments may rise in April after steady cuts over the past year. A national production authority official expressed cautious hope that consumer goods manufacturers will receive a larger allotment in the second quarter. Aluminum and steel supplies have eased recently, but no firm relief decisions exist until essential demands are secured without depleting the emergency stockpile.
Keota Iowa funeral services for Mrs. Emil Fink who died at University hospital in Jefferson City will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM in the Keota Federated church. Rev Elmer Bostow will officiate with burial in the local cemetery. Marsh funeral home in charge. Mrs. Gertrude Reighard born March 4 1896 in Washington county daughter of William and Lyda Reighard spent life in Washington and Keokuk counties. She married Emil Fink March 20 1917 and is survived by her husband two sons Ernest Packwood and Harold Keota two grandsons and many siblings.
Leap year traditions spark plans to pop the question and flirtatious bets. In Ottawa Ontario acting mayor Marie Butler fines town men marrying out of town women and clamping down on anti female drivers. Aurora Illinois and Dormont Pennsylvania mark their own quirky celebrations with birthdays and a formal ball. Dr Herbert D Lamson of Boston University warns college men avoid rushing into serious relationships.
Allied artillery fired 4 422 rounds Friday in a heavy bombardment of Chinese Reds on the eastern front. Reds fired 476 shells. Allies used a 9 1 3 to 1 ratio. UN tank forces raided Chorwon and Kumsong areas while Communist probes were repelled northeast of Punchbowl valley.
Relatives report the death of Charlie Willson at his Santa Barbara home on February 4 at age 79. Born and raised in Washington, he later settled on the west coast and managed the Biltmore Hotel in Santa Barbara for many years before retiring. He often visited Washington and stayed interested in its affairs.
Edith A. Romine files for divorce from Harold L. Romine in district court. The 1930 Wellman marriage is cited, with requests for custody of one child and a divorce decree plus title to specified real estate.
U S and British diplomats express disappointment over the collapse of the French government amid hopes for a coordinated western defense drive. Acheson’s Lisbon London briefing may be affected as lawmakers caution on French willingness to share defense burden and tax plans.
Don Paul marks his 16th year in the filling station business at 220 North Iowa Ave. He began on February 29, 1936, a Leap Year day, observing only four birthdays since. Snow piled high near the pumps that opening day, and business was slow. Paul notes he may be an old timer, with only four peers from 1926 still running stations in Washington.
Plans are completed for the Washington county American Legion and Legion Auxiliary joint meeting to be hosted by Schantz-Mitchell post 593 and the Crawfordsville auxiliary on Tuesday evening March 11 at 8 p.m. All eligible members are cordially invited to attend.
Des Moines area forecast shows snow diminishing with flurries west this afternoon and east tonight. Cold air moves in from the southwest, highs 28 to 34, lows 12 to 24. Saturday remains mostly cloudy with light snow possible west, then ending Sunday as colder air settles in. Temperatures have been 5 to 9 degrees below normal over the past five days.
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