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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1947
Page
1
The Steelworkers union in Iowa announces a formal strike intention as Blue urges lawmakers to balance the budget amid legislative activity. The move signals potential labor actions tied to fiscal policy debates within the Iowa Legislature.
Governor Robert Blue in a condition of the state address urged a balanced budget with potential new revenue. He proposed road law revision, re codified local laws, state licensing of nursing homes, and the study of county government and tax structures to reduce inequalities. He noted budget reductions and the need for a primary road program funded by 1950.
W B Marbourg died at his home in Washington County at 9 50 after two months of serious illness following five years of declining health. Born Sept 17 1866 on the farm where he died he was a son of James and Wilhelmina Marbourg. He married Winifred Adams Dec 9 1908 and had lived in Washington all his life. He was a livery and feed business operator until 1912 and served as general baggage master for the Rock Island railroad. He held many Masonic and Knights Templar positions and was a longtime member of the Shrine and Eastern Star. He is survived by his wife and a Los Angeles sister Katherine Marbourg. Four brothers and one sister are deceased. Funeral arrangements are undetermined pending word from a sister in California.
Seven Iowa Republicans were assigned to U S House committees. Karl Le Compie of Corydon was named chairman of the House Administration Committee and member of Public Lands. Thomas Martin of Iowa City joined Ways and Means. Harold Knutson of Minnesota heads Ways and Means. Ben Jensen, Extra, on Appropriations. Charles Hoeven of Alton on Agriculture. Henry Talle of Decorah on Banking and Currency and District of Columbia. John Gwynne of Waterloo on Judiciary. Paul Cunningham of Des Moines on Public Works.
Marcellus Ralston Meek aged 83 former Washington shoe businessman died at 1 20 this morning at his home 205 South Avenue C where he lived with his daughter Mrs G W Manassier He had been bedfast since last August and ill for two years Funeral plans awaited the arrival of a son Harvey from California Arrangements are with Shermans funeral home Surviving are three sons Carl and Walter Meek of Detroit Mich and Harvey Meek of San Francisco and a daughter Mrs G W Manuster one brother L M Meek Washington one sister Mrs Ella Cherry Zion City Ill four grandchildren and three great grandchildren
Attorney General Tom C. Clark argued before the Supreme Court that defiance by John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers of a federal order is an insult to the United States and invites mob rule. Clark outlined four government objectives in the coal strike case, including upholding wartime seizure authority and protecting court jurisdiction.
Judge J. G. Patterson of Oskaloosa opened the January term and assigned the Korf and Cannon versus Rock Island railroad case for trial next Monday at 1 30 PM. Damages seek $15 400 for 140 acres taken, with land area 6.69 acres and July 8 1946 as the taking date. Cannon tenant seeks $1 750. railroad seeks $6 000. Grand jury excused. Roy E Voelker named new court reporter.
The agriculture department forecast scarce and costly fats and oils through the summer with some relief in the fall. Butter is expected to become more plentiful and cheaper starting in spring. Domestic fat and oil production should match last year around 1.9 billion pounds, with individual consumption near 63 pounds.
John Owen, a Washington attorney, was elected president of the newly formed Home Association of Washington. Mrs Josephine Elder was named vice president and Mrs Harriet Coulter secretary, with Dr. George Kerr Henry B. Bailey Ralph E. Shannon and Dr. M. Bh. McCreedy as directors. The group aims to establish a home for the aged, aided by the Mary Marr farm gift near Ainsworth, as the first major contribution, seeking further support this year. The organization is incorporated under Iowa law and ready to receive funds.
Legislation in Des Moines proposes a 900 million soldier bonus and lobbyist registration. Sen. De Vere Watson and Reps. Schwengel and Burkman back payments of 50 cents daily for overseas service and 40 cents for domestic service for 275000 veterans. Funding would come from 90 million in bonus bonds repaid by a 4.5 million yearly property tax levy for 20 years, subject to approval by the 1949 assembly and voters in 1950.
Yesterday's rain and a high of 43 degrees melted most remaining snow in the area. Last night stayed above freezing and today feels warm for January with sun and milder temperatures.
At the annual meetings in the barking rooms the directors who served the past year were re-elected along with the bank officers. The seven board members named to serve again include G. N. Barelay John F. Poster W. W. Jarrard George J. McDaniel Earl J. Miller Dr W J Alcorn and Lee A Holland. John F Foster was elected chairman of the board G N Barley president Lee Holland vice president Frank K Kos cashier Charles M Barclay and Logan Z Heisman assistant cashiers. The meeting was attended by 642 of 600 shares represented. The bank reported a rise in loans and deposits by more than 600000 with deposits at 4655186 08 as of Dec 31. A dividend was paid on stock and a new bookkeeper John Walker began work the first of the year.
Baymanship pointers on electrical equipment will be presented to families in Iowa Jackson Washington and Marion townships this week. Ruth Foster extension home economist will discuss selection care and purchase considerations for appliances including washers refrigerators and freezers plus small appliances. Homemakers meet at St Marys shop Riverside Wednesday afternoon January 15 with husbands as guests in Jackson and nearby areas.
The United Steel Workers of America filed formal strike notices under the Smith Connally act against about 1 049 steel firms affecting some 500 000 workers as wage negotiations with U S Steel president Benjamin Fairless open in Pittsburgh. The current contract with U S Steel expires February 15.
Funeral services for Mrs Henry McCoy will be held at Federated Presbyterian Church in Crawfordsville at 1 30 p m Friday with Rev Davie K Ford officiating. Burial follows in Crawfordsville cemetery. Mrs McCoy died Sunday in Englewood California while visiting her daughter Mrs Merle Smith. She was born in Cairo community Louisa county and taught school there before marrying 40 years ago. The couple lived in Crawfordsville Ottumwa Mt Pleasant and Kansas City where they resided for 29 years. She leaves husband two daughters Mrs Smith of California and Mrs Charles Connely of Kansas City two sisters Mrs Flossie Turgeon and Mrs Lloyd Wilcox two brothers Bert Sellers and others deceased note: obituary lists surviving relatives.
Mrs. Ernie Rouse will entertain the Marion township home makers on Friday January 17. The events occur in the Washington township at the West Central Association on Thursday evening January 16.
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