Missing Mail Bag Found by Hunters in Wisconsin
Two Milwaukee hunters, George Teske and William L. Petrie, found a missing $75,000 mail pouch near Waukesha three and a half miles southeast of the city. The bag, emptied of cash, was identified as the missing pouch, linking the robbery to a shipment from Waukesha National Bank to the Chicago Federal Reserve. Investigators remain without a solid suspect as officials review post office and railroad handling.
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Waukesha
Wis
Milwaukee
George Teske
William L. Petrie
Highway Y
Here
Frank McGee
Federal Reserve
Wauwatosa
Waukesha National Bank
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Soo Line
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Iowa Hereford Association Show to Feature County Representation
Washington county will be represented at the Iowa Hereford Association show and sale in Des Moines January 24 and 25 by Valley Hereford Farm Riverside and Maplecrest Hereford Ranch Wellman. Ninety-two progressive Iowa breeders have consigned 324 head to the 12th annual event, which has grown to the nation’s largest state Hereford association. The three day program includes the annual banquet and meeting attended by 400 to 500 Hereford breeders, with competition described as the keenest in the show’s history.
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Washington
Iowa Hereford Association
Des Moines
Valley Hereford Farm
Riverside
Maplecrest Hereford Ranch
Wellman
CK Ranch
Brookville
Kansas
United States
Forrest Fenn
American Hereford Journal
J. ©. Holbert
Rebekah Odd Fellows Install Officers in Kalona
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows held a joint installation at the IOOF hall with Kaiona staff led by Clifford Small and Mrs. Elmer Michel in charge. Howell Owens was installed as Odd Fellows noble grand and Mrs. Ted Morgan as Rebekahs noble grand.
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Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
IOOF
Kaiona
Clifford Small
Elmer Michel
Noble Grand
Howell Owens
Ted Morgan
Fred Wasgner
Harold Brock
John Shebeck
Howard Wagner
L. L. Luckensbach
Columbus Junction
Harold and
Wayne Brock
Harold Anderson
Maurice Libe
Lloyd Plecker
Leroy Jugenheimer
Lacy Lines
Jesse Stout
Everett Evans
Guardian
Harold Swailes
Myral Smith
Doyle Jarrard
Henry Wagenknecht
Ralph Martin
Febe, Givans
William Hesseltine
Charles Murdock
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
Oral Mayo
C. G. Pickens
M. D. Lee
Helen Baker
Evelyn Givans
Doyle Brown
Doyle Brown, Outside Guardian
Wayne Marston
Clive Gray
L. R. Baker
Tina Holt
Milo Steele
Dave Schantz
Leola Hotle
Beulah Hesselgesser
Kalona
George Fry
Jack Guengerich
Tom Russell
L. J. Strickler
Harold Peterseim
Ernest Felzke
H. A. Swartzendruber
A. R. Stutsman
Michel
Eugene Way
Small
Dr Charles McLaughlin Active in Hospital
The Omaha World-Herald features Dr Charles McLaughlin president of the Methodist hospital medical staff as he turns over an $18,000 check to Rev B O Lyle, hospital superintendent, toward a campaign goal of $159,000 for hospital expansion. Dr McLaughlin is son of Dr and Mrs C W McLaughlin of Washington.
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Omaha World-Herald
Charles McLaughlin
Methodist Hospital
Charles
B. O. Lyle
Charles W. McLaughlin
C. W. McLaughlin
Washington
Lightning rods may cut farm fire losses by 35 percent
Fire experts estimate properly installed lightning rods would reduce annual farm building losses due to fires by about 35 percent, highlighting potential savings for farmers and insurance considerations.
Wheat output in 1948 tops double 1930s average
The 1948 wheat production exceeded twice the average annual yield of the 1930s, highlighting a sharp rise in national farm output. The increase reflects postwar agricultural expansion and favorable growing conditions compared with the decade of the 1930s.
State fair sale schedule spans January 23 to 25
An event lineup covers a Sunday January 23 gathering in the judging arena at the state fairgrounds followed by a female sale on Monday January 24 and a bull sale on Tuesday January 25.
George Wells 84 Dies. Marion Township Native
George Washington Wells 84 longtime Marion township resident died at 11 30 p m Friday at his home 11514 West Madison Street after a period of failing health Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Sunday at Shermans funeral home with Rev T C Polk officiating Burial will be in Eureka cemetery He was born April 26 1864 in Virginia to William Perry and Mary Jane Henderson Wells He moved to Washington county as a child and later to Marion township He married Frankie Work April 3 1889 and was a farmer until retirement He is survived by a daughter Mrs Arch Cannon five grandchildren and five great grandchildren one brother Ephraim in Virginia one half sister Mrs Anna Turse Truesdale of near Chicago Ill One brother and one half brother are deceased.
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George Washington Wells
Marion Township
West
Madison Street
Sherman
Rev
T. C. Polk
Eureka Cemetery
Mr. Wells
Virginia
William Perry
Mary Jane (Henderson) Wells
Washington County
Washington
Arch Cannon
Wells
Frankie Work
Eureka Church
Ephriam
Anna Turse Truesdale
Chicago
Ill
J. S. Welsh 71 Dies in Shreveport Louisiana
J. S. Welsh, 71, a brother of Charles Welsh of Washington, died at noon Friday January 14 at his Shreveport home after a heart attack two days earlier. Survived by wife, two sons John Jr and Glen, two brothers Harry and Merritt, and sister Mrs Willingham. Funeral arrangements pending.
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J. S. Welsh
Charles Welsh
Washington
Shreveport
Louisiana
Charles
Welsh
Mr. Welsh
John, Jr
Glen
Harry
Marianna
Fla
Merritt
Panhandle
Texas
Mrs. Willingham
He Really Saw It Co E Bassler Reports from California
Bassler of Ainsworth, sending postal reports from San Francisco, travels toward Arizona. He took the north route to see winter conditions and says the northwest had a record snow and cold period with 20 below in Washington. He finds the west coast not balmy and plans to return around March 1.
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Co. E. Bassler
Ainsworth
Postal
San Francisco
Arizona
Washington State
Install Officers of Two Masonic Groups
Ceremonies at the Masonic temple Friday evening installed officers for Cyrus Chapter No. 138 Royal Arch Masons and Zerabetha Goufkil Council No. 21 Zerabetha Goufkil named illustrious master Harold T. Carris. Cyrus Chapter installed officers including Don Maxwell high priest and Lee Baird deputy master with George McDaniel treasurer and W. C. Bell recorder.
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Masonic Temple
Cyrus Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Zeradetha Council
Don Maxwell
Lee Baird
Paul Snakenberg
George McDaniel
W. C. Bell
W. P. Dusenberg
Lee Holland
Donald Lins
Royal Arch
George Dare
Andrew Kelso
Triy Jones
H. Kennedy
Sentinel
Harold T. Carris
Zerabetha Goufkil
Claude Rhodebeck
Victor Blattner
Stewart
First US city park Boston Common founded in 1634
Boston Common is identified as the United States first city park set aside in 1634 as common community ground, marking an early urban public space.
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United States
Boston Common
Tougher U S Spy Law Urged by Justice Dept
The Justice Department proposes one of the nation’s toughest security laws, legalizing wiretaps, requiring registration of those trained by foreign powers, and making possession of secret documents a crime. Attorney General Tom C. Clark says the bill counters internal threats and stems from a three year counterintelligence study. The draft goes to Speaker Rayburn and Senator McCarran for committee action. In the House it may go to the judiciary or un American activities group. Also noted is a YMCA Young Adult meeting set for Friday January 21 at eight attendance urged.
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Washington
Justice Department
Congress
Tom C. Clark
Rayburn
House
Sam Rayburn
Tex
Pat McCarran
Nev
Senate Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee
Senate
un-American Activities Group
Hiss-Chambers- Bentley
Clark
McConnell to Head Iowa State Alumni in Washington County
W. H. McConnell Jr was named to head a Washington county group of Iowa State College alumni at a Community room YMCA meeting. Robert Buck was named vice president and Al Wolf secretary treasurer. Wallace Red Barron head of the alumni association was a guest and led a discussion. Artemas Brown showed a color movie of Iowa State sports.
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W. H. McConnell, Jr
Washington County
Iowa State College
YMCA
Robert Buck
al Wolf
Wallace
Barron
Iowa State College Alumni Association
Iowa State
Artemas Brown
Offer Enlistment In Cavalry Unit
Young men age 17 to 18 years six months may be exempt from the draft by enlisting in Troop A 1338th Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron of the Iowa National Guard. Capt. Charles C. Snyder says enlistment defers training under the selective service act while service continues satisfactorily. Apply to Sgt. Glenn R. Murphy at the armory or report at Monday night drills. Troop A enables home training without interrupting schooling or careers. National guardsmen receive a full day’s pay for each training period and veterans an additional pay.
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1338Rd Mechanized Cavalry
Iowa National Guard
Charles C. Snyder
National Guard
Guard
Capt. Snyder
Glenn R. Murphy
Armeory
Snyder
National Guardsmen
Tientsin Falls to Communist Army After Ten Day Blitz
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese communist troops capture Tientsin, a city of about two million, as fighting ceases by afternoon. Foreigners protected. 82 Americans, 130 British, 800 Soviet Russians among residents. Americans reported safe with some sheltering in the consulate.
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Shanghai
Tientsin
U. S
Robert I. Smith
Smith
North Station
Marriage License Issued to Graber Couple at Court House
Harold Dean Graber of Mt. Pleasant and Doreen Joyce Graber of Crawfordsville received a marriage license at the county court house Friday afternoon. Only two licenses have been issued here since the start of the year.
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Court House
Harold Dean Graber
Mt. Pleasant
Doreen Joyce Graber
Crawfordsville
Weather forecast for Des Moines and region
Iowa snow flurries and a sharp cold snap with light rain then more snow further southeast. Strong northerly winds, cold wave to the north and much colder in the south. Clearing tomorrow. Today’s high 55 in the southeast, low tonight 35 southeast. Friday temperatures expected around 42 high and 21 low.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
East
Safford
Ariz
Gila
L. R. Jurwitz
Phoenix
Hobbs
N. M
Troop A Seeks Enlistees As Officer Vacancies Persist
Captain Snyder urged interest in joining Troop A noting two officer vacancies and 49 enlisted spots. The unit, currently 4 officers and 72 enlisted, faces uncertain enlistment status and asked potential recruits to contact Captain Snyder or Sgt Murphy immediately.
Blizzard and Cold Wave Reach Dakotas and Midwest
United Press reports new blizzards and a cold wave sweeping the Dakotas as the Midwest braces for colder weather by Sunday night. Rain and fog stretch from Texas to the Great Lakes, with treacherous highway conditions in Wisconsin and Michigan and zero visibility in the Great Lakes fog.
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United Press
Dakotas
Weather Bureau
Midwest
Texas
Great Lakes
Wisconsin
Michigan
Chicago Weather Bureau
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Omaha Valuation Shown at 276 Million Amid Low Bond Debt
The assessed valuation of Omaha Nebraska is 276 450 875 with a net bonded debt per capita among the lowest in the nation apart from Washington. The report highlights Omaha's strong fiscal position and compares it to other cities in the country.
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Omaha
Neb
Washington
New Year's Chimney Cleaning Believed To Bring Luck
In old England chimneys were cleaned on New Year's Day and the World Book Encyclopedia notes this was believed to bring good luck to the household during the coming year.
Funeral Sunday for Winfield Resident Cora D Smiley
Funeral services for Cora D Smiley the sister of the late Mrs J B Crail will be held Sunday afternoon at two o clock in the Winfield Presbyterian church with Rev C E Chandler officiating. She died Thursday at her home in Winfield born June 11 1870 in Uniontown Pa daughter of William and Frances DeVar man Smiley came to Iowa at age five taught at Washington Academy and was dean of women at Parsons College 1900 1910 earned Doctor of Literature in 1941 member of Presbyterian church PEO and active in community affairs.
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Cora D. Smiley
J. B. Crail
Winfield Presbyterian Church
C. E. Chandler
Miss Smiley
Winfield
Uniontown
Penna
William and
Frances DeVarman Smiley
Iown
Washington Academy
Parsons College
Fairfield
Parsons
Smiley
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Iowa
P.E.O
Automobiles Collide on Local Streets
Automobiles driven by Mrs. Richard F. Skipton and Robert Dean Garrett of Washington collided at the intersection of North Town avenue and East Sixth street at 6 15 o'clock Friday evening. No one was injured. Damage was about 300 to the Skipton machine and 375 to the Garrett auto. Fog and parked cars near the intersection impaired vision. Mrs. Skipton traveled north on North Iowa while Garrett moved east.
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Richard F. Skipton
Robert Dean Garrett
Washington
North Town Avenue
East Sixth Street
Skipton
Garrett
Iowa
Public Notice in Denver on Dox Catcher Warnings
In Denver, Cole reports that the dox catcher must warn dogs of impounding by posting a notice on a tree as per the American Magazine guidelines.
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Denver
Cole
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Cyrus
U.S
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Ing
Amer
Icans Safe
Peiping
Sgt. Murphy
Bevin
Britain
Israel
Ernest Bevin
No. 10
Downing Street
Negev
Desert Palestine
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