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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1952

Page

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Dismissal Sought In Meat Packers Price Suit

Chicago lawyers push to dismiss a government suit accusing Swab Armour Oscar Mayer Tiiness Miller Hart and Tobin packers of leaving excess fat on pork cuts in violation of price controls. They seek an injunction to halt the case arguing proof of deliberate violation is lacking.

Chicago Ecb Attor- Hess Koverniment Thackers Armour Oscar Mayer Tiiness Meat Miller and Hart Tobin Packing Companies OPS O Distriisal Con Hrounds U S John PP. Barnes

Young People Lead Union Service Here

Washington church youths led the Sunday evening union service at the Christian church. Gene Jusenheiner presided as youth speakers and music filled the program during Youth Week, highlighted by a talk on the United Christian Youth Movement goals to engage one million Christians. The observance continues with a union service planned for next Sunday at the Presbyterian church.

Washington The Christian Church Gene Jusenheiner United Christian Youth Movement Chistian Janet Augustine David Horsey Dick Cole Virginia Zateglowski Joyee Logan Vat Berry Gene Pooth Jane Polk Charles Luckenbill Ange Ad Melva Schnicker Presbyterian Church

Keota Graduation Schedule Announced for 1952

Keota School sets 1952 commencement for May 15 at the high school gymnasium and Baccalaureate on May 11. A swap party hosted by the FLELA will occur January 30 in the school gym. An operetta Tom Sawyer by grades four through seven is planned for February 24 under music director Margaret Pfeifer with Carol Luers as accompanist.

Kkeota Keota Mark Twain

VFW Members To Hold Recreation Night Here

VFW members will host a guest recreation night at the VFW hall on Tuesday evening. Cards have been sent inviting members to attend and bring a guest. The program includes a chili feed and a discussion of veterans’ current problems with caps and TN.

VEW VW Hall

Minister 97 Preaches At Cottonwood Church Sunday

Rev Allred, born 1855 in Wayne County Iowa, is honored at Cottonwood church. He recounts a lifetime of pastorates from Lovilla to Des Moines and Lovilla built church projects. A basket dinner followed as family and guests paid tribute to his health memory and long ministry.

Cottonwood Church Rood Allred Cottonwood South Side Des Moines Will Alfred Coppock Rev. Allred Wayne County Iowa Towa Alred Lovilla Revo RJ. Allred Wayland Wil Alfred

Fear Fifteen Dead In Fire Premier Named By Farouk

Washington Christian youth plan a meeting at the YMCA next Sunday afternoon at 6 p m to join The Call to Take a Christian Youth Action. The United Christian Youth Movement promotes enlisting one million youth and leaders in community and world projects. Youth Week runs January 27 to February 3 with Washington youth dedicating themselves to the program.

Washington United Action YMCA Cpm United Christian Youth Movement 1 Nations Christian Youth of

Egyptian King Names Maher Pasha Premier to Tackle Crisis

King Farouk sworn in Aly Maher Pasha as premier and military governor after ousting Nahas Pasha. The independent leader seeks Wafdist cooperation, outlines plans for martial law, and aims to ease Anglo Egyptian tensions while addressing a severe economic crisis and post riot damage. Cairo remains under strict curfew with Sicherheit forces patrolling downtown.

Cairo Egypt Aly Maher Pasha Maher Pasha Farouk Mustapha el Nahas Pasha Abdin Nahas Nasha Nahas Pasha Britain

Ranchers Seek Federal Aid For Dakota Blizzard Losses

South Dakota ranchers urged federal emergency funds as 20 foot snow drifts stranded livestock and blocked routes. Officials fear further losses if a new storm hits. Gov. Anderson urged Washington for 500000 to back snow plow efforts and feed deliveries.

Sikurd Anderson Washington

Rites at Junction For A L Morgan Thursday

Funeral services for A L Morgan will be held Thursday at 2 pm in Stacey funeral home Columbus Junction with Reverend Sears officiating. Burial will be in Columbus City cemetery. Morgan, a former local resident, died Saturday night in Austin Minnesota. He was born near Columbus Junction, son of John M Morgan. Survived by three sons Kenneth Austin Max Lyle Minnesota Wayne California and eight grandchildren.

Columbus Junction A.L. Morgan Stacey FE. C. Sears Columbus City Mr. Morgan Austin Minn Columba Junction John M. Morgan Mabel McCurley Kenneth Max Lyle Minn Wayne Calif

Funeral services for Mrs Glenn Anderson held in Crawfordsville

Funeral services for Mrs Glenn Anderson were held at 2:50 PM Sunday January 27 at Crawfordsville Methodist Church with Rev Clare Boos in charge. Jones Funeral Home handled arrangements. Burial followed in Crawfordsville Cemetery with pallbearers Edward Lambert Mae Wallace William D Roberts Everett Roberts Eugene Stephens Chester Cherryholmes.

Glenn Anderson Crawfordsville Clare Boos Jones Funeral Home Herb Rich Ollie Anwy Edward Lambert Mae Wallace William D. Roberts Everette Roberts Eugene Stephens Chester Cherryholmes Crawfordsville Cemetery

Funeral services for William H. Hagie Jr.

Funeral services conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jones funeral home led by Dr. CC R Reed for William H. Hagie Jr. Pallbearers Grant Fletcher Hal Williams Marion Swanson Carl Kelley Harry Miller and Allen Conrad. Burial followed in Crawfordsville cemetery.

William H. Hagie Jr Jones Funeral Home CC. R. Reed Grant Fletcher Hal Williams Marion Swanson Carl Kelley Harry Miller Allen Conrad Crawfordsville Cemetery

Five Dead and 8000 Homeless in Three-State Ohio Flood

A three state flood left thousands homeless and at least five dead as Ohio River waters rose rapidly. Crest expected at 15 feet in Marietta and 47 feet near Cincinnati while towns such as Pomeroy Gallipolis Portsmouth brace for impact. The Red Cross ordered 600 cots and 4200 blankets to shelter victims across affected areas.

Ohio Ohio River Ofte Wis Pennsylvania West Virginia Martinserrs Peilurve Bridgeport O| Dow Pomeroy Gallipolis Portsmouth Cincinnati Here Steubenville Ralph AJ Brandt Aotery Arena Red Cross Washington Sole Ylood

Couple Found Dead In Estherville Home

Sheriff said autopsy reports awaited on Thomas and Mrs. Pullen found dead in their Estherville residence. Glen Pullen discovered the couple yesterday. Thomas shot and his wife fatally beaten with a hatchet.双

Estherville UN Kimlet Twite Thomas & Pullen Pullen Glen Twito Glen Pullen

Senator Russell Sees Approval of UMIT Program By Congressmen

Senator Richard B. Russell predicts Congress will approve universal military training this year. He proposes youths be called at 18 for six months of UMIT, then recalled at 20 to complete two years. Rep. Dewey Short doubts passage as veterans groups urge immediate start.

Russell Richard B. Russell Senate Armed Services Committee Congress Georgia Democrat Carl Vinson Garo Louse

New Hampshire May Provide First Test For Taft Eisenhower

Taft must decide by Wednesday whether to enter New Hampshire’s March 11 presidential preference primary, a key early gauge of Republican support. Eisenhower is already entered, with Harold Stassen planning to file. the state offers a partial Taft Eisenhower contest through delegate selection in a two primary system.

Taft Wisenhower Eisenhower

Hold Graveside Rites For Widmer Infant

Graveside rites were held at Kicher cemetery Saturday afternoon for Glenn Widmer Jr infant son of Glenn and Jean West Widmer. The infant died Saturday January 26. Survivors include the parents two brothers George Thomas and John Albert one sister Avis Sue maternal grandmother Mrs Sarah Widmer Wayland and paternal grandfather T A West Washington. Jones funeral home had charge of arrangements.

Kicher Cemetery Glenn Widmer, Jr Glenn Jean West Widmer Washington George Thomas John Albert Avis Sue Sarah Widmer Wayland T. A. West

Gas Explosions Hit Two Blocks in Mattoon Illinois

National Guardsmen, police and firemen patrolled two blocks of Mattoon main street as explosions damaged at least six buildings and caused an estimated $500000 loss. Four blasts began around noon from a gas tank at a Walgreen drug store, followed by three more in a furniture store and near the Byers hotel. One man was seriously injured as doors, floors and telephones were damaged. officials suspect leaking gas, while others evacuated.

Mattoon Walfreen Byers John Storm

Sheep Specialists To Speak Here Wednesday

Eugene Francis from Iowa State College will speak at the farmers adult evening school at the high school Wednesday evening. He will discuss the sheep outlook and provide guidance for beginners and experienced sheep raisers. The meeting starts at 7 o clock in the Vocational Agricultural room. attendance is open to all interested farmers.

Eugene Francis Iowa State College Vocational Agricultural Room

Fire Destroys Dotson Clothing Store in Waterloo

Flames swept a clothing store in Waterloo yesterday threatening nearby businesses in a brisk wind. Firefighters held the blaze to the Dotson Clothing store while the Fox Shoe and the Kresge store escaped major damage. Thousands watched as smoke filled the scene and spectators were kept back by police.

Waterloo Dotson Kresge Fox Shoe

Tenement Fire Ravages Minneapolis Building. Dozens Missing

A three story tenement near downtown Minneapolis burned in the pre dawn hours. Firefighters feared 15 missing, including 11 children, as heat and collapse hindered search. One man injured. several residents displaced in subzero weather.

Minneapolis, Minn Minneapolis Red Cross

Reds To Study UN Prisoner Exchange Plan

In Panmunjom Korea the United Nations handed the Communists a 14 article blueprint for prisoner exchange as a second move to break the truce deadlock. The Reds agreed to study the plan but accused the UN of using Korean prisoners for blackmail and demanded voluntary repatriation remains central to any settlement. General Lee Sang Cho criticized the proposal as Libby called it one of the mildest discussions on record.

Panmunjom Korea United Nations Adm R. E. Libby Lee Sang Cho Libby

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