Senate Confirms Marshall's Appointment towan
Dallas police nominate the most befuddled man of the year Sam Tradene of Wellsburg Iowa after he misplaced his car in Dallas and later wandered the police HQ seeking a room. He failed to locate his hotel and was repeatedly found wandering. He eventually returned to Wellsburg.
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Sam Tradene
Wellsburg
Iowa
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Doughty
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Mrs. Robert Young Services on Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert Young 80 of 14 West Madison street will be held Friday at 3 PM at L A Jones funeral home. Dr George Kerr of United Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial at Woodlawn cemetery. She died Tuesday in Blue Island Illinois of a sudden heart attack. She was born June 2 1866 in Monmouth Illinois. She had lived in Washington since 1895. Survived by two daughters Louisa Young Blue Island and Mrs Scott Wilcox Washington and two brothers James H Frew Monmouth and John C Frew Hannibal Missouri.
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Madison Street
L. A. Jones
George Kerr
United Presbyterian Church
Woodlawn Cemetery
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Robison) Frew
Monmouth
Robert S. Young
Washington
Louisa Young
Blue Island
Ill
Scott Wilcox
James H. Frew
John C. Frew
Hannibal, Mo
First Baby of 1947 Dies in Iowa City
Gary Wayne Davis, the first baby born in 1947 in Washington, died yesterday afternoon at University hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services were held at L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev. Paul K. Wells officiating, followed by burial in Elm Grove cemetery. He was born January 2 to Robert Paul and Hilred Davis at the Washington county hospital. Survived by parents, maternal grandparents Chester Newcomer of Grinnell, and paternal grandmother Mrs. Fred Maya Washington.
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Washington
University Hospital
Iowa City
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Paul K. Wells
The
Baptist Ehurch
Elm Grove Cemetery
Robert Paul Davis
Red (Newcomer) Davis
Washington County Hospital
Chester Newcomer
Grinnell
Fred Maya Washington
McKay to Open Store at Davenport Iowa
Milburn A. McKay announces establishment of McKay company a new wholesale and retail firm to open Jan 100 in Davenport Iowa with offices at 218 Perry street and four divisions musical instruments floor machines janitor supplies cleaning chemicals and paper products The executive has a background in music education and industry with ties to Conn Bendix and Parsons College.
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Davenport
Iowa
Perry Street
Blackhawk
Milburn A. McKay
Ildhart Ind
Melxa
France
England
McKay
Washington High School
Washington Municipal Band
Conn Band Instrument Company
Elkhart
Ind
Bendix Aviation Corporation
South Bend
Washington
Parsons College
Fairfield
Michigan
Columbia
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Employment Service Reports Local Month Totals
Mrs. Permelia Lay heads the town employment service noting 552 office receptions in December 349 veterans and 83 women among them 31 new applications 126 interviews 57 local referrals 16 referrals to other OWNS 29 employer visits 35 placements 16 veterans 5 women 10 temporary 23 in contract construction six in manufacturing four in food products two in other manufacturing two in public utilities one in wholesale and retail trade two in finance insurance and real estate one in private household work two placements for disabled workers Over 40 new applications since Dec 25 rising seasonal workload Requests for open positions urged to contact the office.
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Permelia Lay
W. W. II
Benischek Named Local Rep for Insurance Firm
Benischek has moved from Iowa City to Washington and becomes local representative of the Washington National Insurance company of Chicago. He previously sold insurance to the firm in Iowa City. Life and casualty insurance are featured.
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Washington National Insurance Company
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Truman Urges Congress to Hold Rents, Tax Policy Critique
President Truman asks Congress to extend rent control beyond June and keep taxes up, warning that tax cuts are unsound fiscal policy. He urges wage increases, price reductions in essentials, and a 1947 goal of 58 million jobs while outlining a broad program for continued prosperity and economic stability. He backs housing expansion and social security boosts and lists six long term aims for productive, competitive, welfare minded policy.
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Congress
Major Points in Truman's 1947 Economic Plan
President Truman outlines 1947 goals including 58 million jobs, a 5 percent rise in production, and wage, price, and housing measures. He calls for continued rent controls, no tax cuts, targeted price reductions, higher minimum wages, expanded social security, farm income support, and steadier public works aligned to long-term needs.
McCleery Speaks at Legion Meeting in City Hall
Richard McCleery, head of the McCleery-Cumming Calendar, addressed Leon Beatty post at the city hall Legion rooms. He urged Legionnaires to strive for greater local achievements as part of a broader call to service. The meeting also announced two major upcoming events a stag oyster supper on January 21 and a county Legion gathering planned for February with a hoped for state department commander presence.
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County Legion
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Legion Will Seek Housing Law Changes in Iowa
Des Moines January 8. The American Legion proposes revision or repeal of Iowa housing law and five other measures for the 52nd General Assembly. Key points include raising home prices, allowing higher ceilings to aid prefabricated houses, and distinguishing veterans education needs. Other requests limit orphans education aid to prewar orphans, restrict veteran preference benefits to wartime veterans, and declare V J Day August 14 a state holiday.
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American Legion
the Legion
52Nd General Assembly
B. D. Silliman
Cedar Rapids
Lone Legion
Yeteran
Legion
General Assembly
Orphans Educations Aid
Sillman
Confer Odd Fellows Degree on Tuesday
Covenant lodge No. 101 of the Odd Fellows will confer the first degree on eight candidates from Louisa lodge of the Odd Fellows of Wapello on Tuesday evening January 14 at eight oclock. Local lodge members are urged to attend if possible.
State commander adjutant meeting vote in Des Moines
The vote to pay the expenses of the commander adjutant and service officer will be at the state commander-adjutant's meeting in Des Moines on February 21 and 22.
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Des Moines
Lower Prices Are Seen This Year
The agriculture department forecasts higher overall prices in early 1946 with a slight dip in food costs. Meat and dairy trends vary by category while poultry, fats, and fruit maintain firm pricing amid seasonal shifts and changing demand. Potatoes fall versus last year as sweet potatoes rise about twenty percent.
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Agriculture Department
Januay
Dr Montgomery Talks to Ys Man Club Evening
Dr Montgomery spoke at the Ys Men club dinner in the Y communion room recounting service on the Mercy hospital ship in the Pacific. Lloyd shown combat films of army air corps targeting tanks trucks and trains. Sorden announced Keokuk club visit and a ladies night. Bob Day reported for the Good Fellows committee.
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Good Sellows
Preston Wolf Named to Washington Golf and Country Club Board
At a board meeting the Washington Golf and Country Club appointed Preston Wolf as a member to fill the vacancy left by Darrell Ross who resigned. Wolf takes the seat on the board as the club continues its ongoing governance.
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The
Washington Golf and Country Club
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Marshall Confirmed as Secretary of State by Senate
The Senate unanimously confirmed Gen. George C. Marshall as Secretary of State, succeeding James F. Byrnes. The swift action bypassed a formal committee appearance, praising Marshall's wartime leadership as he returned from China and prepared to assume the post.
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George C. Marshall
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Army
China
Orient
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Vandenberg
Foreign Relations
Brookhart Candidate Emerges in SEC Race
Washington correspondent reports former Washington man Brookhart, son of Smith Brookhart, a candidate for a Republican vacancy on the Securities and Exchange Commission. If appointed, he would join the Washington, D. C., board and reflect his legal work in the district.
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Smith W. Brochart, Jr
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Washington
Bhart
SEC
FE. C. Riener
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