U S Eighth Army Begins Abandoning Seoul
The United Nations forces began retreating from Seoul as the Chinese communist offensive pressed the capital region. Mongolian cavalry and Korean Communist troops surged toward the city, with Seoul under artillery fire and Syngman Rhee fleeing the capital.
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U.S
Eighth Army
Korea
Tokyo
Seoul
Syngman Rhee
8Th Army
Red
United Nations
Hungnam
City Council Approves Beer Permit for Simmering’s Cafe
The council approved a beer license for Simmering’s cafe on North Iowa avenue. Lysle’s cafe filed a permit application to be acted on later. An opposing group’s representative spoke about a proposal for East Washington street, but no action will be taken until official census figures arrive from Washington, D.C.
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Simmering
North
Iowa Avenue
Lysle
East Washington Street
Washington, D. C
Boyer and Kaster Insurance Agency Formed
The Tuesday Journal announces the formation of the Boyer and Kaster Insurance agency with partners Boyer and Jim Kaster. The earlier item misstated the partner as S W Kaster.
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The
Boyer and Kaster Insurance Agency
Jim Kaster
S. W. Kaster
Mr. Boyer
Funeral services held for Mrs Elma G Dittmer
Funeral services for Mrs Elma G Dittmer were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Jones funeral home with Dr C R Reed in charge. Pallbearers were Harold and Hilton Durst Erwin Konig Sam Munson Harold Ahrens and Neil Trotman. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Elma G. Dittmer
Jones Funeral Home
C. R. Reed
Harold and Hilton Durst
Erwin Koenig
Sam Munson
Harold Ahrens
Neil Trotman
Elm Grove Cemetery
Lena Rose 83 Dies In Riverside Today
Lena Rose 83 died at her Riverside home after a lingering illness. Funeral at Trinity Methodist Church Riverside Thursday at 2 pm, Rev Lawrence Jones officiating. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Sorden and Adams funeral home in charge. Rose born August 18 1867 on a Riverside farm. Survived by sister Mary Buser brother D A Rose twelve nieces and nephews. Preceded by parents a sister Josephine and brothers Louis George Frank. Mr Mrs Roger Davey Crawfordsville spent weekend with Joe Martin family.
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Riverside
Lena Rose
Trinity Methodist Church
Lawrence Jones
Sorden
Miss Rose
Aug
Frank A
Mary Critz Rose
United Brethren Church
Mary Buser
D. A. Rose
Josephine
Louis
George
Frank
Mrs
Roger Davey
Crawfordsville
Joe Martin
Yale Student Paints Nativity Mural During Holidays
Cornelia Schwarz a 23 year old Yale School of Fine Arts student from Croton on Hudson New York works on an eight by four foot Nativity mural for the Days at her cousin Mrs. Robert Day’s South Iowa Avenue home. She studies traditional painting and marionettes and will add a shepherds panel later.
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Yale
Cornelia
Croton-on-Hudson
New York
Yale School of Fine Arts
Robert Day
Iowa Avenue
Oregon State Capitol
Phillip Roosevelt
Cornelia Schwarz
Pfc Paul Goodwin Narrow Brush With Chinese Reds
Pfc Paul Goodwin of the 65th Regimental Combat Team Third Division earned commendation after aiding a four hour fight against Chinese forces. His half track crew backed out of a ravine under heavy fire and the vehicle was struck three times while all occupants remained safe.
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Korea
Clarence Goodwin
Pfc
Paul Goodwin
Pte
Goodwin
Cpl
Ralph Keiferle
Keiferle
U. S
Former Cavalry Unit Members Plan Reunion
Local residents who belonged to the old 113th Cavalry are urged to reserve for the Red Horses reunion in Des Moines January 13 and 14 at Hotel Ft. Des Moines. Registration with the Saturday banquet is $3.50. Reserve at The Red Horsers Inc. 3207 Fifth Avenue Des Moines Iowa.
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113Th Cavalry
Red Horses
Des Moines
John M. Bidwell
The
Red Horsers Inc
Ft. Des Moines
Fifth Avenue
Iowa
Weather outlook for Des Moines Iowa with winter storm
Mostly cloudy in Des Moines with snow and sleet in the southeast this afternoon. Snow and colder air move in tonight with drifting winds. Snow or sleet southeast. much colder Thursday with strong northerly winds 25 to 35 mph. Below zero temperatures expected Thursday night across all Iowa.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Crisis Atmosphere as 82nd Congress Opens in 1949
Washington reports the 82nd Congress convenes amid crisis over peace or world war and a shift toward conservative power. Senate remains Democratic 49 to 47 under Sen. Ernest W. McFarland. House keeps Sam Rayburn as speaker and moves to restore rules committee power. President Truman signals plans for heavier taxes to fund defense, with ferocious debate ahead on foreign policy and domestic program.
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Washington
82Nd
Congress
Pearl Harbor
House
Senate
Mr. Truman
Rules Committee
Democrats
Ernest W. McFarland
Arizona
Scott W. Lucas
Illinois
House Rules Committee
Truman
Herbert Hoover
Joseph Augustine of Rubio Dies After Fall on Ice
Joseph Augustine 88 of Rubio died at the hospital after a head injury from a fall on the ice at his home. Funeral services are Friday January 5 at 2 pm at Sherman’s funeral home with Father J. Kempker of St. Mary’s Keota in charge. Burial in Kim Grove cemetery. Survivors include his wife Margaret Tinnes and a daughter Mrs. J. P. Kerrison of Davenport, four granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews. Three infant sons preceded him in death.
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Joseph Augustine
Rubio
Sherman
Mr. Augustine
Dutch Creek Township
Jobo
Emaline Albright Augustine
Margaret Tinnes
J. P. Kerri
Davenport
Lois Kerrigan
Mary Phileta
Mary Paulita
Chicago
Mary Lois Ann
Seattle
Walsh
Charles
LeRoy
Elwood
Fire crews respond to Earl May Seed store blaze
Washington firemen answered a Tuesday night call around 9:30 to the Earl May Seed store on South Marion Avenue. They found only smoke in the basement caused by the stoker. no damage was reported.
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Washington
Earl May
South Marion Avenue
United States Open to Negotiations With China Over Korea
United States states readiness to negotiate with Communist China at an appropriate time despite Beijing rejecting an eight point UN cease fire plan for Korea. UN committee says Mao regime refused to discuss buffer zone and other points. Warren Austin asserts continued readiness to engage in talks while urging defense of the free world.
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Reds
U. S
Warren R. Austin
Jacob A. Malik
Korea
China
Austin
Fulton Supervisors Elect 1951 Chairman for Three-Year Term
Clarence Fulton was elected chairman of the Fulton County Board of Supervisors at the opening 1951 meeting. Robert Welte begins a new three year term. Ed Squire will take over January 1952. Routine matters dominated the session with county officer bonds approved and quarterly reports reviewed. Deputies approved include Elizabeth Clark and Hazel McCarty as deputy auditors. Jean Minden and Ruth Shaffer as deputy treasurers. Justine George as deputy court clerk. Beverly Crandall as deputy recorder. Loren Robertson as deputy sheriff. Clara Faulkner as assistant county superintendent of schools.
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Robert Welte
Ed Squire
Fulton
Court House
Elizabeth Clark
Hazel McCarty
Jean Minden
Ruth Shaffer
Justine George
Beverly Crandall
Loren Robertson
Clara Faulkner
Beardsley Sets Three Speeches for New Iowa Assembly
Governor William S. Beardsley plans three messages to the Iowa General Assembly within a week of convening. He will deliver a biennial message January 9 inaugural address January 11 and budget message January 15 in person before joint sessions. In remarks he stressed budgeting as a key duty and aims to share the budget soon after committee appointments. Beardsley and Lt. Gov. elect W H Nicholas are to be inaugurated January 11 in Mason City.
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Beardsley
New State Assembly
Des Moines
William S. Beardsley
D4th General Assembly
State House of
Ernor
W. H. Nicholas
Mason City
John Morrell Opens Hog Buying Station
Announcement of a new John Morrell hog buying station opening Thursday at the Milwaukee railroad stock yards. Dwight V. Baker is named manager with Orval B. Conrad as assistant manager.
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John Morrell
Milwaukee Railroad
Dwight V. Baker
Orval B. Conrad
Mrs. A. G. Bagge Dies at 78 in Iowa Funeral Rites Tuesday
Foster Bagge returned to Washington after being called to Fonda by the death of his mother Mrs. A. G. Bagge on December 31. She was 78. Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial in Denison. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1944.
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Foster Bagge
Washington
Fonda
Iowa
A. G. Bagge
Plan For Washington County Egg And Poultry Day
Plans nearing completion for the Washington County Egg and Poultry Day to be held January 10. Local feed dealers and hatcherymen will exhibit in the Legion hall, with space reservations expected from additional vendors. Iowa State College exhibits from Ames and officials note emphasis on management for higher profits in poultry raising.
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Washington County
Legion Hall
Ray Glover
Washington
Iowa State College
Ames
Loren McNeese Hurt in Train Mishep Near Packwood
Reports from Brighton say Loren McNeese was injured when his car was struck by a train near Packwood. He was taken to Jefferson County Hospital with details on injuries not yet available. McNeese is a worker at the Brighton meat market.
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Brighton
Loren McNeese
Packwood
McNeese
Jefferson County
Y's Men Hear Talks on Social Security Law
The Washington Y's Men's club held a Thursday evening session at the YMCA with a panel of four Washington attorneys explaining the new social security law. The group also reported distributing 32 food boxes during Christmas holidays and announced tryouts for the annual home talent play after next Tuesday's meeting.
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Washington
Washington Y's Men's Club
YMCA
Robert Day
Dunham Morrison
Richard Stewart
John Owen
Irvan Rich
Goodfellows Committee
Y's
Five Tons of Alloy Steels Needed for Bomber
A plan calls for about five tons of high grade alloy steels to construct a large bomber. Officials outline material needs and procurement steps for the project.
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Kaesong
Pyongyang
Insurance Agency
Dittmer Service
Carl Durham
North Carolina
Armed Services Committee
Robert Doughton
Ways and Means
Clarence Cannon
Missouri
Appropriations
Carl Vinson
Georgia
Armed Services
International
Yale Art School
Yale School
National Academy of Design
Esther
Mary
Joseph
Christ Child
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Mrs. Lawson Crone
Rock Island
al Crone
Willis Horton
US Congress
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Joseph Augustine of
Kirk Alarm
Sea
Uijongbu
Chunchon
Korangpo
Yonchon-Uijongbu
38Th Parallel
Imjin
United States
Free World
County Supervisors
Clarence Fulton
County Board of Supervisors
Legion Post
Tide of Toys
American Legion
Leon Beatty
Ronald Hotle
S. W. Easter
Washington County Legion
Ranald
Plan County
Legion Rooms
Cloyce Horsey
Veterans Hospital
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