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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1949
Page
1
A Constellation crash near Bombay killed 45 people including 13 American correspondents returning from Indonesia. In California, a Trans-national air liner crash left 11 dead and many injured, with authorities tallying 12 dead at the scene.
Partly cloudy this afternoon through Wednesday with widely scattered showers across the south this afternoon. Little temperature change. highs in the 80s. Lows tonight near 46. Winds 8 to 12 mph this afternoon and Wednesday, becoming 10 to 15 mph northerly in the north half on Wednesday.
The American League defeated the National League 11 to 7 in the annual all star game at Ebbets Field. Starting pitchers were Warren Spahn of the Boston Braves and Mel Parnell of the Boston Red Sox.
Marie Blattner of the YWCA announces a supervised play period for junior high girls Wednesdays at Lincoln school grounds at nine. Rain moves the gathering to the YWCA room.
Jr Chamber members met in Central Park to outline a pancake breakfast at Washington airport on July 24 and report on a police benefit dance August 30 at Wellman. They urged merchants to help free parking by keeping cars off the square on Saturdays and evenings. A progress check is set for next Saturday. Funds will buy a two way short wave radio for the police.
President Truman’s midyear economic report signals a sharp clash with Congress over deficits and spending. He plans to press ahead with the 1950 fiscal program despite Republican calls to cut costs and a renewed push by Democrats for budget balancing amid a projected multi billion dollar deficit. The White House plans a four network radio address to explain the plan in plain English.
Reports from Iowa City today say Craig Waddell five son of Mr and Mrs Howard B Waddell of Washington is holding his own against polio at the hospital. He was taken to the Iowa City hospital Sunday and is the first local polio case this section has reported. He is still breathing without the iron lung though in serious condition.
Des Moines reports about 23,000 state veterans bonus checks will be mailed once the 80 day rehearing window for the bonus case closes at midnight Thursday. comptroller Ray Johnson will transfer 50 million dollars from the treasury to fund the first payouts, with the 1949 legislature providing for bond-financed remainder. The average bonus is about 390 dollars.
Three motorists faced fines in city police court during the ongoing value violation campaign. Dorothy Tear paid 1 dollar for a stop sign violation, Al Ledger 2.50 for a IJ turn on the square, Frank Lee 5 for speeding, and Fred Reily 10 for intoxication.
Ainsworth Chamber of Commerce directors will meet at Ainsworth State Bank Thursday evening July 14 at eight o'clock. Directors listed include R. A. Knupp Grove Letts D. W. Lins Wm. A. McGinnis Carl Stiefel L. H. Trotter Herman Wagenknecht Ernest Wagner R. M. Whitehead.
Frank McFarlane 82 a retired Washington businessman died at 7 p m after his car collided with an eastbound Milwaukee Passenger train at the North Avenue C crossing He had been returning home after dropping off a grandson Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p m at United Presbyterian Church with Dr George Kerr officiating Burial follows at Elm Grove Cemetery under Shermans Funeral Home guidance McFarlane born November 22 1866 in Mahonias County Ohio was the son of Robert and Mary Ann Dickson McFarlane and moved to Washington County as an infant He attended local rural schools in the area.
Elmer McFarlane a longtime Washington county resident and former city council member died after his car was struck by a Milwaukee train at North Avenue crossing in West Chester. He had lived in Washington 22 years and left business three years ago. Survivors include his wife two sons a daughter five grandchildren and a sister. The accident occurred at a crossing with no warning signal despite local whistle reports.
A vehicle collision claimed the life of Mr. MacFarlane, following two prior traffic deaths in Washington County within the last fourteen days. The report notes both witnesses did not see or hear the approach.
Mrs. George Dowell, president of the Campfire Girls board, requests all board members to attend a Thursday night meeting in the Campfire rooms in the loom building. Urgent business matters will be considered and require full attendance.
Local post office gross receipts rose from 69 017.04 dollars for July 1947 to July 1948 to 80 419.55 dollars for July 1948 to July 1949, an increase of 11 402.51 dollars. Postmaster O J Brown notes higher business overall and a move into a higher national ranking bracket. Brown’s title change from acting postmaster to postmaster was formalized effective July 1 after being completed in April.
Washington county use tax receipts for the first six months of 1949 rose to 19051.29 from 14820.00 the prior year, reflecting more new car sales. County treasurer W. E. Howell released figures noting 6121 passenger cars licensed this year along with 1572 trucks 237 trailers and 828 farm trailers issued since January.
Walter P. Reuther was formally nominated for a third term as UAW president at the 12th national convention in Milwaukee. Delegates roared as Harry Southwell urged the nomination, with a 20 minute floor demonstration and cheers, banners, songs, and firecrackers. Reuther faced only minor opposition from Left Wing groups and appeared set for a landslide reelection alongside Mazey Grosser and Livingston.
Dr Mildred Doster who led the county health unit for two years has resigned and left for Denver Colorado to pursue public health work in Denver schools Her last day was at the end of June Her husband Dr Robert Virtue has been conducting graduate work at University Hospital in Iowa City and plans to return to Denver after completion in September Dorothy McFadien Letts joined as county nurse June 200 Thelea Luther remains district supervisory nurse Mrs Evelyn Luymies continues in her role
The Washington Municipal Band under Harold Kerr will host a Veterans of Foreign Wars led event in Central Park on a Wednesday evening near July 16. Melvin Hill directs with a Sousa march and a medley of war era favorites featuring members James Birney Dave Neiswanger and others from Coast Guard Navy Air Corps Marines and artillery. The program includes Over There Dark Town Strutters Ball and a finale with Taps as Ted Stewart closes the evening.
Paul Thayer, Washington area commercial teacher, returned from Boston where he attended the United Business Education association meeting as a delegate. He serves as vice president of the Iowa Business Education association and acting as president for the current year. He will be membership chairman for the United Business Education association in Iowa.
A worker previously employed in the Crippled Children's Clinic in Iowa City was reassigned and rehired after a period away. The move reflects ongoing staffing adjustments at the clinic.
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