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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1947
Page
1
Snow and subfreezing temperatures blanket a large portion of the United States with four inches on the ground in many areas. Officials report record-like snowfall and crews work to clear roads while trains and buses run late or delayed. Minimum temperatures dip to six degrees above zero overnight.
Temperatures plunged across Iowa with 13 below in Spencer and sub zero readings elsewhere after up to eight inches of snow in the southeast. Clearing and colder weather was forecast, with a high near 15 and a low around 10 below tonight. Snow caused flight groundings and transport delays as Wisconsin Illinois and Kansas faced drifting and closures.
Davenport officials plan a formal protest to the state commerce commission over North Western Bell’s announced rate increases set to take effect February 7. Mayor A. R. Kroppaah authorized a draft filing from the city administration with city attorney Charles Wittenmey.
Representative Harold Knutson of Minnesota moves H R 1 to cut personal income taxes by 20 percent as the first bill of the new Congress. He pledges quick committee action with hearings led by Secretary John W. Snyder and a floor vote by January 27.
Washington stores except groceries will close at nine on Saturdays starting tomorrow night and continuing through January to March per a Chamber of Commerce notice. Stores had stayed open until ten, a practice repeated for the last two winters in the same months.
The Commerce Department reports that all industries will reach top production levels soon though prices for houses cars and major appliances are unlikely to fall. It notes 1946 activity exceeded prewar years with strong conversion progress and high civilian employment while consumer demand remains driven by elevated prices for goods.
Officials study whether a tax on the use of city streets by the telephone company for cable tunnels and manholes can be levied. The review focuses on legal grounds, fiscal impact, and potential collection methods.
Highlanders 4 H club met Kenneth Havel on Monday with 11 members answering roll. Members shared essays on Christmas vacation activities. Wilfred McCreedy spoke on animal cost and production. Tommy Havel discussed preparing a feed budget for baby beef. Norman Havel demonstrated care and handling of fire brands. Refreshments followed. Next meeting with Larry Campbell.
The Senate votes 28 to 20110 to table action on seating Sen. Theodore Bilbo of Mississippi. Taft moves to defer until after President Truman's message, while Overton and Taylor push resolutions delaying or denying Bilbo's seating amidst a tense, drama-filled session.
Mrs. Jos ephine Hirschy aged 88 died at six this morning at her daughter’s home five miles southwest of Wayland. Funeral arrangements by Stacey funeral home include a Wagler home service at 1 45 p m and a 2 30 p m service at Sugar Creek church with burial in Sugar Creek cemetery. She born in Alsace Lorraine came to America 41 years ago. Survived by daughter and granddaughter Mrs Alfred Wagler near Trenton. another daughter Mrs Victor Isch deceased.
On January 5 1955 the capital’s churches held services to mark the convening of a new congress. A common service at the Gray Limestone Church of the Reformation on Capitol Hill gathered cabinet officers Supreme Court members and legislators and their families. The Washington Federation of Churches sponsored the event with prayers for divine guidance.
The Washington county hospital reports a crowded year with 1,218 in hospital patients and 522 out patients, totaling 29 441 for the year 1946. Daily average rose to 46 from 39, with 421 births and 260 major operations among 564 total operations. 479 N-ray patients and 151 x rays. The lab conducted 9 180 examinations as the year finished.
Funeral services for Peter N Godwin 80 were held at Hoskins funeral home Fairfield at 1 30 pm. Burial followed in Brighton cemetery. Born August 4 1866 in Eureka neighborhood south of Washington he married Carrie Armstrong July 1895. Survived by wife son Warren daughters Mrs Raymond Coop Fairfield Mrs Harold Coop Brighton and Mrs Harry Bekel Germanville, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, sisters Mrs Hettie Hessel tine Moran Kan and Mrs Hattie Tucker Washington, brothers John Godwin Washington and Oscar Godwin Pleasant Plain.
The federation said churches are fulfilling their unique responsibility as spiritual centers of the nation’s capital. President Truman was invited to the Church of the Reformation services but could not attend due to executive business demands.
Street Commissioner Ralph Minick announced that a road maintainer will clear snow from the Washington business streets by scraping it to the edge of Central Park. All automobiles must be off the streets around the square by 8 p.m. to allow workers to operate. City walks must be cleared within 24 hours. uncleared walks will be snowplowed by city crews and charged to property owners.
Frederick Donald Ballou and Gloria Deen Ballou of Oskaloosa were sentenced to five years each in federal prison after pleading guilty to extortion. They attempted to extort $500 from Walter Reasoner by threatening his daughter Beryl. Reasoner delivered the money as instructed, and the Ballous were tracked to their home by federal agents.
Davenport Iowa January 5 The American Legion Post Snug Harbor was swept by fire last night with 50 members in the club rooms at the time they escaped unharmed Officials estimated damage in the thousands fire apparently began in the boiler room and spread through the building
Mrs Rose Matucha 58 died at 3 15 pm at the county hospital after two weeks of illness. She lived at 306 East Main. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday at L A Jones funeral home with Rev T E White in charge. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Pythian Sisters to meet at 1 15 pm Sunday to attend in a body. She was born August 20 1888 in Marion county Iowa daughter of Martin and Mary Hines. She married William Matucha October 7 1912 in Iowa City. She was a member of the Presbyterian church Tehekah lodge Pythian Sisters and VFW Auxiliary. Surviving husband two sons Glen Matucha of Moline Ill and Herman Matucha of Chicago one brother Joe Hines of Washington three sisters Tillie Kallous Washington Clara Carson Minneapolis and Mary Topping Chicago and one grandson.
Washington Scouts endured a snow storm to gather 12.5 tons of waste paper. The haul included 5 tons 1,250 pounds from the McCleery calendar factory, sold at 12 dollars per ton to Whittaker & Barnes. Proceeds totaling 160 dollars were shared among three Scout troops. Six trucks and 30 scouts participated.
A special Sunday service at Trinity Lutheran will feature the installation of officers. Taking office will be W. M Tweeten as president, W. O. Schroeder as treasurer, A. G. Anderson as secretary, Axel Anderson and Joseph Waggoner as elders. Pastor John Beiderwieden will officiate.
Firefighters faced zero weather but contained the blaze to smoke and water damage, with most damage confined to the roof area.
The 80th Congress convened with Republicans seizing control of the House and Senate. Harold Knutson proposed a 20 percent income tax cut up to 300000 and 10 percent above that, while Joseph W. Martin Jr. was elected Speaker 244 to 182 over Rayburn. Martin urged bipartisan effort to save the country from economic decline and war fallout. Charles Eaton promised support for Byrnes foreign policy. The House opened in a cooperative mood with 429 members present.
Washington reports that Connecticut Delaware Idaho and Nevada field entirely new house delegations in the 80th Congress while 13 states retain their 79th congress delegations. No state has two new senators and 25 of 48 states keep both current senators.
Washington summary of the 90th Congress lineups shows Senate 51 Republicans 45 Democrats with potential seating issues for Bill Bilbo. House 245 Republicans 187 Democrats 1 American Labor, vacancies include John J. Sparkman resigning to the Senate and Robert K. Henry deceased after election day, total 435 with 217 needed for majority.
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