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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1948

Page

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Mine Union Leader to Appear Before Judge in Stop-Work Case

John L. Lewis agreed to appear next Wednesday before Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough to show why he should not be ordered to end the captive coal mine strike. A secret meeting between union and steel firm negotiators failed to settle the union shop dispute amid plans for possible court action and constitutional challenges to Taft Hartley provisions.

Washington John L. Lewis T. Alan Goldsborough Charles H. Ward United States Tmsted Goldsborough Ward Alan Goldsborough Lewis United Mine Workers Robert N. Denham General Council National Labor Relations Board Denham DOW

Former Washington officer Ben Holt dies in Des Moines hospital

Ben G. Holt aged 59 a former Washington police officer died at 12 30 this morning in the Veterans hospital Des Moines where he had been confined since March 11 seriously ill for eight months Funeral services tentatively set for 2 50 Sunday afternoon at the Jones home relatives in distant locations Mrs Tina Hammet West Crester and others report he was born February 3 1889 in Raymendsville Missouri and lived in that area He served in World War I as a sergeant in Company E 348th Infantry He leaves a wife a step son Dale Hamm of Oelwein a step daughter Bernice Kelley of Granite City Illinois a grandson two brothers H C Holt Conroe Texas Frank Holt Raymondsville Mo five sisters Myrtle Holt St Louis Mo Treva Holt Oberlin Mo and two others)}</confidence>

Ben G. Holt Washington Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines Holt Mr. Holt Raymendsville Missouri Gaston Elinene West Holt Fe Wasmarietta Tina Hammet West Crester Washinson Washington County Faraer West Chester Illess V.F.W American Legion 348Th Infantry Dale Hamm Oelwein Bernice Kelley Granite City H. C. Holt Conroe Texas Frank Holt Raymondsville Will White Houston Orville Purcell Dan Damon Oberlin Myrtle Holt Treva Holt St. Louis

Many Oppose Flood Control Plan at Chariton River

In Centerville a July hearing on the 14.4 million Chariton river flood control project drew strong opposition from farmers and business men. W G Lodwick said the plan would raise land value and end flood damage. Henry Rosencrants argued the dam is of doubtful value amid high prices and should not be built now.

Centerville Robert D. Blue Army Engineers G. Lodwick Appanoose County Henry Rosencrants Upper Chariton River

Tulsa’s Name Origin Tulsey Town Ties Creek Indians

Tulsa Oklahoma earned its early name Tulsey Town from the Creek Indians of the Tallassee or Tulsey community, reflecting Native American roots in the city’s origins.

Tulsa Okla Tulsey Town Tallassee Tulsey

Rains Help Avert Grasshopper Threat in Washington County

Leo Sturgeon extension director of the Washington county Farm Bureau said recent rains have reduced the risk of grasshopper damage to corn fields. He noted farmers are worried by pests this year, but with continued ideal weather there should be little danger of serious damage in the area.

Leo Sturgeon Washington County Farm Bureau Sturgeon

Weather for Des Moines July 9 with scattered thundershowers

Partly cloudy warm and humid in Des Moines with scattered thunderstorms in western and northern portions. Highs 85 to 90 today, tonight 69 to 74, tomorrow 92 to 96.

Des Moines

Army Returns Nation's Railroads To Owners as Strike Ends

The army announced the railroads would be returned to private owners today after an 18 month government takeover begun May 1 to avert a strike. A wage rise of 1.24 dollars daily plus 16 rule changes were agreed by unions and railroads, including a 15 cent per hour differential for yard conductors and brakemen and new pay rules for freights engineers.

Washington Truman Iidewise

Virginia Messenger Attends FHA Convention in Kansas City

Virginia Messenger of Washington High School represents Iowa at the National Future Homemakers of America convention in Kansas City Missouri. She travels from Des Moines by chartered bus with 33 delegates and 10 advisors. Delegates study the program for the coming year and seek ways to implement it in their chapters as girls from many states gather.

Virginia Messenger Kansas City Missouri The Future Homemakers of America Washington High School Virginia Des Moines Iowa Wemi

Legion Dinner Tickets On Sale For July 20

Wayne Chamberlin announces start of ticket sales for the annual American Legion chicken dinner at Washington Golf and Country Club on Tuesday July 20. Tickets priced at $1.50 will be available tomorrow at the Sport Shop Modern Appliance Store and the Chocolate Shop.

American Legion Washington Golf and Country Club Wayne Chamberlin

Chicaqua Chapter Plans Dinner and Picnic Program

J. B. Bailey secretary of the Izaak Walton league Chicaqua chapter says a chicken dinner is set for Monday evening July 12 at Sunset Park. A large attendance is expected as plans for the annual picnic and a lake project near Brighton are on the agenda with two conservation representatives presenting progress. Picnic begins at 6:30.

J. B. Bailey Izaak Walton League Chicaqua Sunset Park State Conservation Comission Brigh

Elizabethan use of mock or ange leaves as salad greens

During Elizabethan times tender young leaves of mock or ange with cucumber taste were used as salad greens.

Patterson's Department Store Opens in Moberly Missouri

Chester Patterson announces the opening of Patterson's Department Store in Moberly Missouri. Patterson, son of L S Patterson and former Washington boy, will manage a 24 department store with modern equipment. The Mothers Monitor Index features praise and notes the recent opening.

Patterson Moberly Missouri Washington Chester Patterson L. S. Patterson Mothers, Monitor Index

UN Considers Move to Force Truce in Palestine

The United Nations Security Council prepared for possible action against the Arab states after their decision to renew the Palestine war. The US and USSR signaled support for invoking Chapter Seven to label Arabs as aggressors, with Britain likely backing action. If the truce fails, the US may push for sterner measures. the council could reconvene for a special session once a mediator files a fuller report. In sports notes, Wisconsin’s prairie chicken season opened in 1851 with a public showing and an anticipated crowd.

LA Success ON Oxy Tryeve Lie United Nation Palestine Security Council USA LA Successon United Nations Secuarity Counci Council Pose Teruidotte Israel Lara United States Russia Foreign Office

Dr W T McIntyre Heads July 11 Central Park Sermon

Dr W T McIntyre superintendent of the United Presbyterian Old People's home will deliver the second sermon in the Central Park Sunday evening union service series on July 11. Other speakers include Rev Basil McBee July 18 and Rev Paul Wells July 25 with music by Mr and Mrs William Stewart of Los Angeles.

W. T. McIntyre Central Park Milo J. Phillips St. Paul's Evangelical & Reformed Church Union United Presbyterian Old People’s Home T. C. Polk The Christian Church William Stewart Los Angeles Calif UN W McIntyre Gibson Heights United Presbyterian Church St. Louis Christian Party Helen Harvey Dave Livingston Basil McBee Associate Presbyterian Church Paul Wells Baptist Church Phillips Presbyterian Church Fred E. Miller Methodist Church

Farm Home Looted Near Brighton by Hoodlum Youths

Sheriff and peace officers hunted a gang of four to five youths suspected of ransacking the W P Huston farm home two miles north of Brighton at noon Thursday. The intruders overturned stoves and drawers, stole a Steiner violin valued at 500, a 29 rifle a 12 gauge shotgun clothing and other items, and fled in a light blue 1941 or 1942 sedan. Deputy Fillmore radioed a state-wide lookout as the search continued the following day.

H. M. Putnam W. P. Huston Brighton Robert Fillmore Mr. Huston Pfeiffer Huston

Wes Custer Pays Fine After Assault Charge

Wes Custer was fined 19 dollars and costs after appearing before Justice of the Peace FE DD Rayburn on an assault and battery charge.

Wes Custer Justice of the Peace FE DD. Rayburn

None Injured in Powder Co. Blast

Spanish Fork Utah July 9 UP The Illinois Powder Co plant nitrate department exploded and fire followed but no one was hurt Two nearby persons escaped injury The plant fire department aided by other crews fought debris and brush fires for more than an hour and damage estimates were not available

Spanish Fork Utah Illinois Powder Co Here Provo

Boy Recovers Diamond Found At Park

In Van Cortlandt Park Richard Dundon aged 15 fell against a sharp object and found a cut diamond valued at £300. The policeman’s property clerk recovered the unclaimed gem and Dundon handed it to his mother.

Pat Sullivan Chicago Grant Park Mike Ship Ceenter Mike International Newsphoto New York U.P van Cortlandt Park Richard Dundon

Eastern railroads to raise passenger fares nationwide

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved an average 11 percent hike in passenger fares for 60 Eastern railroads. The plan, expected to raise about 61 million annually, allows increases in one way fares up to 20 percent and sleeping and parlor car fares by 14 percent, with New Haven allowed a 4 percent coach fare rise. Increases can take effect on five days notice.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Eastern Railroads Caic New Haven Railroad

Iowa City Driver Nominated for Outstanding Driver Award

Omaha Neb July 9. Doyle O' Rear a truck driver from Iowa City has been nominated for the outstanding driver of 1948. Fay Watson president of the Watson Bros transportation brief note on the nomination process and context.

Omaha Neb Doyle O' Rear Iowa City Fay Watson Watson Bros Transporta

Eisenhower Rejects Nomination For President

General Eisenhower told Sen. Claude Pepper he would refuse any nomination under any terms. Pepper said he would nominate Ike if no one else did at the Democratic National Convention. The stop Truman effort stalls though intra party divisions persist as leaders like Arey and O'Dwyer weigh moves, with James Roosevelt still voicing a position.

Philadelphia Seous Democratic Party Claude Pepper Florida Ike Newinguen Truman Bat Eisenhower Tice Pepper Kcret United Press Supreme Court William ©. Douglas Evel Alben W. Barkley Kentucky Jacob M. Arey Cook County Chicago William O'Dwyer New York

Predict Record Corn Production Forecasts from Agriculture Dept

Washington reports the agriculture department forecasts a record corn crop totaling about 1.528 billion bushels for the year, with last year’s harvest at 2448 million bushels. Wheat production is estimated at 1.2415 billion bushels, above last month’s estimate and just shy of last year’s record. Des Moines notes Iowa’s 1948 corn crop is estimated at 624.602 million bushels, almost double the prior year but 10 million short of 1946’s record. Feed costs cut livestock income by about 400 cents per unit, while the American Trucking Association cites notable driver safety achievements by individual truckers.

Washington Agriculture Department Toda Des Moines Iowa

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