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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1949
Page
1
Sen. Tom Connally of Texas calls for swift Senate approval of the North Atlantic treaty as a strong stand against Soviet aggression. He says the pact and a separate $1.45 billion arms plan are not inseparable and hopes both pass this session. The treaty requires two thirds in the Senate to take effect.
Washington county advances toward an artificial lake near Brighton with bids invited by the State Conservation Commission for an earthen dam spillway and outlet works. Bids due on or before July 18 for materials equipment and labor. plans and specs are on file in Des Moines.
George Lochrie of Mt. Pleasant received 15 days in Washington county jail for illegal sale of fireworks. He was arrested at Ainsworth on Saturday July 2 and appeared before Justice Richard Hotle who ordered the jail term.
Weather note for Des Moines says mostly fair, hot and humid through Wednesday. Highs near 90 to 95, lows around 70 to 75, with a few scattered thundershowers in the afternoon or evening and light southerly winds.
New York based United Nations report says Andrei Vishinsky the Soviet first deputy foreign minister lost prestige in Moscow after failing to secure France's agreement on a pact with Russia and to extract large concessions from the western powers. He could not reach Premier Stalin by phone despite nonstop efforts as the Kremlin reevaluates his missions.
Jess Evan Curtis 64 of 721 West Madison street died at 9 45 a m Sunday July 3 after an illness since November 1947. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 10 30 a m at Jones funeral home Rev W J Stevens in charge burial in Crawfordsville cemetery. Curtis born April 13 1885 in Crawfordsville was married to Ethel Vanalst April 2 1912. He lived in Washington county and in Washington for 18 years. Survived by wife two sons Dale and Donald of Washington three daughters Maxine Jesse and Helen of Washington three sisters Marna Neiswanger San Diego Calif Bertha Riley Oskaloosa and Ollie Long Burlington and three brothers Henry Burlington Ed and Garney Crawfordsville. Two sisters are deceased.
Two separate crashes near Ainsworth along highways 218 and 92 left no injuries. In the first incident Harry Guy Bond of St. Louis drove into a ditch after missing a stop sign. In the second incident FE Knoll of Topeka rear collided with Robert L. Ladd of Chicago after failing to yield at the stop sign.
The Washington YMCA will discontinue its regular weekly Tuesday evening activities this week, ending summer sessions announced today. The change affects all Tuesday programs through the season as part of a summer schedule adjustment.
Harriet Reel also known as Harriet McClintic died Monday night at age 92 in Wayland. Born May 34 1857 near Wayland she lived there most of her life. She married Marion Reel in 1880. he died in 1942. Survived by two sisters and a brother, with services Thursday at Stacy Funeral Home and Methodist Church officiated by Rev Jardine and Rev Mullett. Casket bearers included Sam Bergh Chris Schlatter Jess Bicher Homer Kauffman Ralph McGuire and Frank Magdefrau.
Tom Gray, a State University of Iowa graduate, has joined Towa Southern Utilities as an assistant to district manager Frank Miller. He majored in commerce and business administration, was active in campus life, and was a Hawkeye Man of the Year candidate in his senior year.
Rev. Vance L. Currier of First Baptist led the first outdoor Sunday service in Central Park for the summer series. He spoke on "Christ Is Adequate" urging Christians to rely on Christ in emergencies with Biblical instances of God’s aid. Dr. George Kerr presided and praised volunteers while noting park facilities need improvement before next year.
A Washington drive to aid disabled World War II veteran Herbert Pauley has collected 4638.25 from banks and supporters. The American Legion post led by Leon Beatty plans to reach 2000 more to buy a home, with donations accepted at local banks Modern Appliance or Legion members. YWCA activities Tuesday continue with entry through the east door.
Roger Sherman re elected chairman of the Washington County Red Cross chapter at the YMCA annual election. Officers re elected include P L Etter first vice chairman Anna Dawson secretary and Tuer Dempsey treasurer. A new post of second vice chairman was created for E D Miller.
Legion chapter officers face the ballot this evening as voters select new leadership amid a party meeting. The session is expected to determine officer roles and future committee assignments in a tightly contested process.
Chiang Kai-shek said he will spearhead Nationalist China's fight against Communism and urged U S aid to avert another world war. He may not resume office but will maintain revolutionary leadership inherited from Sun Yat Sen, warning that unchecked Communism in China could trigger a regional and global war. He urged renewed U S policy of moral support for the Chinese government in its battle against Communism.
United Press reports the holiday carnage across the nation totaled 818 deaths as highways, drownings, heat prostration, air crashes, and other accidents spiked during the Fourth of July. New York led with 63 deaths, while heat and record heat amplified risks across states.Authorities call the toll a national disgrace and demand action.
The July 4 holiday weekend killed 13 people in Iowa including seven drownings and several traffic and heat deaths. Names listed include Barry Carroll Cram Des Moines Paul Meyer Pleasant Valley Carol Stastny Cedar Rapids Eugene Bchares Gilbertville Henry Shass Clinton James McCormick Webster City Glen Neff Des Moines Gloria Chubbie Elk Hart George Taylor Sioux City Mrs James Schermerhorn Newton Paul Holland Brayton Albert Butler Soldier Herbert W Brownfield Des Moines. The Cram child drowned at Clear Lake, shares drowned in Gilbertville sandpit, Brownfield died after heat illness at work.
Congress resumes in July after a recess as the Senate uses the pre Civil War chamber and the House meets in a Ways and Means room. Ten Truman campaign promises remain unfulfilled and adjournment is expected in early August. The Taft Hartley act fight lingers into next year while Truman reports on six months of 1949 and Britain’s finances frame the cold war balance. The Senate weighs aid to Western Europe after ratifying the North Atlantic pact. Housing and grain storage bills move, export controls extend, and the administration sees limited progress on the broader program.
Washington FFA judging team led by Harry Duensing Dick Kennedy Ralph Stout and Franklin Stout won the district Guernsey judging contest at Mt. Pleasant with Winfield second and Mt. Pleasant third Kennedy also placed high among juniors and Stout earned fourth. The team will receive a Guernsey cow model prize and organizers remind youths to prepare for the August 22 23 Junior Livestock show with care for hot weather and early stock conditioning. Pigs and lambs must be registered before show time.
Milwaukee rail road section foreman Harry Hamilton will receive a certificate for superior service this week. The award honors 219 Milwaukee supervisors who completed 19 years 1930 1948 without a personal injury under their jurisdiction. The safety department and presidents sign the awards.
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