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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1949

Page

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Polish Liner Batory Returns. Eisler Escape Leads to Guard

The Polish liner Batory, carrying Communist agent Gerhart Eisler from Europe, docked in New York and was immediately guarded by about 30 U.S. border patrol and immigration officials. Officials denied seizure, though earlier statements suggested government control. The ship, returning from Gdynia Copenhagen and Southampton with 683 passengers, faced heavy security amid rumors of possible retaliation.

New York Gerhart Eisler United States Europe Immigration Department Border Patrol P. A. Esperdy U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service U.S John Donovan Pier 88 Hudson River Gangway Immigration and Custom Sherdy Batory Gdynia Poland Copenhagen Denmark Southampton England Washington U. S Risler

Advantages of Using Silage Highlighted by County Extension Director

County extension director Floyd M. Goodell cites several benefits of grass and legume silage, including higher protein and carotene content, better storage efficiency, and year round use. He notes required field chopping equipment, potential spoilage from moisture and air, and the role of preservatives, plus reduced fire hazard versus hay. A new pamphlet, Legume and Grass Silage, offers detailed guidance.

Floyd M. Goodell Goodell

Weather forecast for Des Moines region

Des Moines area forecast calls for considerable cloudiness this afternoon with highs of 72 to 82. Light northerly winds. Tonight to be mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms moving into southwest Iowa. Lows 55 to 50. Sunday will be cloudy with showers in the western half and northeast winds around 18 mph. Highs near 80. Humidity rising. Friday temperatures reach 84 with a low of 62.

Des Moines

Iowa Soldier Drowns During Alaska Jump

Master Sergeant Robert Burns, 33, of Iowa City, an experienced medical paratrooper, drowned when he fell into a lake near Anchorage during a practice jump. Survivors include two children, Larry and Richard, of Wellman, Iowa. Burns attended the University of Iowa and served in the 82nd Airborne in Europe, earning the Silver Star and six decorations.

Anchorage Alaska Robert Burns Iowa City Iowa Here Larry Richard Wellman Burns University of Iowa Army 82Nd Airborne Division Europe

Name Winners In Bicycle Parade

Six Washington youths won prizes after a Bicycle Safety parade around the square at ten o clock. Sandra Peters rode the most attractive bicycle and won a radio. Sharon Kelly took second prize a rod and reel. Catherine Crone third prize a ball glove. Jackie Batterson fourth prize a ball and bat. Howard and Joe Timmins earned roller skates. Twenty five bicycles entered, from Montgomery Ward to Central Park band stand, with Mayor Ernest Salladay Police Chief Carl Hancher and L. J. Kehoe judging.

Montgomery Ward Central Park Tanniel Washington Safety Council Ernest Salladay Polie Carl Hancher L. J. Kehoe

Delegates to Izaak Walton Meeting in Vinton

Three delegates from Washington Boy Scouts Karl Simmering Ernest Beenblossom and John Beenblossom travel Friday to Vinton for a wildlife school of instruction sponsored by the Izaak Walton league. The program runs through Sunday. Chi Cagua Izaak Walton chapter president Paul Horak reports 250 pheasants received for care by David Bauer and neighbor Mr West for eight weeks before release in Washington county.

Karl Simmering Ernest Beenblossom Washington Boy Scouts John Beenblossom Izaak Walton Teague Vinton Wildlife School of Instruction Izaak Walton League Paul Horak Chicagua Izaak Walton David Bauer Mr. West Washington County

Death of Burlington freight agent Alvin Trautwein in Red Oak

Mrs. Frank Shepherd of Week ington travels to Red Oak Iowa after the sudden death of her brother in law Alvin Trautwein Burlington freight agent formerly stationed at Fairfield He died Friday after a brief illness Funeral services will be at two o clock Monday afternoon in Chariton.

Frank Shepherd Weekington Red Oak Iowa Alvin Trautwein Burlington Trautwein Fairfield Chariton

Moran Turns Down Six Figure Life Story Offer

Columbus Ohio—Warden Ralph W Alvis said George Bugs Moran refused up to 150000 for his life story. Moran, jailed for a Dayton Ohio holdup, is among the last veterans to duel with Al Capone in Chicago during Prohibition. The Tribune reportedly offered 50000 and Louella Parsons 100000 for rights to his tale.

Columbus George Bugs) Moran Moran al Capone Chicago Ralph W. Alvis Ohio Penitentiary Dayton Alvis Chicago Tribune Louella Parsons

Chamber of Commerce Fights Fly Nuisance in Washington

The Washington Chamber of Commerce launches a summer spraying campaign to curb flies in the business district. Dave Livingston and Bill Arnold begin three trips to treat alleys and breeding sites, with A. L. Bennett supervising health aspects and funding borne by the chamber. Residents urged to spray their premises as part of the effort.

Chamber of Commerce Washington Dave Livingston Bill Arnold Mr. Livingston A. L. Bennett Livingston Arnold Montgomery Ward Bennett Washington Chamber of Commerce

Recreation Council to Meet Monday at YMCA

Wayne Chamberlin recreation council chairman calls a special meeting for Monday at 5 p m at the YMCA. Tennis committee members and council representatives are urged to be present.

Wayne Chamberlin Recreational Council Y.m.ca

Youth Prefers Life in Germany

Danny McCarthy, 22, of Long Island, seeks German citizenship and was freed by the U S military government pending his June 13 trial for illegal entry into Germany. A military judge rescinded bail, noting no reason to keep him jailed while awaiting the case, and McCarthy returned to Germany where he had served in the military.

Frankfurt Danny McCarthy Long Island U. S McCarthy Germany Fred Jueigh N. C Cohn

Washington Chamber Dinner Hosts Humorous Night By Briese

Arthur F. Briese, billed as a humorist, charmed Washington Chamber of Commerce members at a dinner meeting last night after Major Cecil Bates revealed Briese’s true identity. The program mixed laughter with notes on business cooperation and clear thinking on international issues. Award trophies for the window decorating contest were announced, with Rothschilds first, EF M Bridges & Co. second, and Tom Duncan's Store third. Open House at United Presbyterian Home is planned for Wednesday, June 5.

Arthur F. Briese Washington Chamber of Commerce Briese Fred E. Miller Cecil Pates Leeds England Bates Major Bates Mr. Briese Chamber of Chamber of Commerce Washington, D. C John Lee Chamber Rothschild’s EF. M. Bridges & Co Tom Duncan George Kerr United Presbyterian Church United Presbyterian Home

Quiz Suspects In Three Deaths

WALNUT RIDGE Ark UP A deputy sheriff said a man and a teenage boy will be questioned about the icebox deaths of three young children found in a sharecropper’s house yesterday. Two were dead, the third died at a hospital early today. Police consider foul play possible though initial theory suggested accidental entrapment. Chief deputy Filmer Pachison grew suspicious after noting the bodies’ unusual position.

Walnut Ridge Ark Filmer Pachison

Funeral services for Mrs Frank H Davis in West

Mrs Frank H Davis aged 87 died in Los Angeles after an eight month illness. Funeral services planned for 1 20 pm Wednesday at Jones funeral home with burial in Columbus City cemetery. She leaves six sons Glenn Ray Fred Phil Earl Hubert, three daughters Alma Brown Edna Delger Nellie Bjork, a sister Edna Ross and a brother Frank E Painter, plus sixteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Frank H. Davis Los Angeles California Jones Funeral Home Columbus City Davis Glenn Washington Ray Indiana Fred Central City Nebraska Phil Delmar Iowa Earl Fisher Minn Hurbert Crookston Alma Brown Calif Edna Delger Rateine Wisconsin Nellie Bjork Minneapolis Edna Ross Roseville Frank E. Painter Omaha

Gunmen Rescue Iowan from Jail in Benton County

Two men breached the Benton county jail and freed Richard Howard Hall a 45 year old Iowa forger. They stole four guns handcuffs leg irons and sheriff’s badges then fled in a car after two hours of a carefully planned operation. The plotters may include John Pinson and William Benson with outside helpers.

Corvallis Obe Benton County Richard Howard Hall Iowa George Alexander Oregon State Salem John ©. Pinson William P. Benson N. Lilly Hall

Two Young Children and Neighbor Die in Suspected Case

Coroner Bob Higginbotham summons a jury for an inquest after two Chastain children, James Delbert, 2, and Joyce Ann, 9, and Shirley Ramsay, 6, are found dead near Alicia and Walnut Ridge. Investigators seek foul play amid grim evidence.

Bob Higginbotham James Delbert Chastain Joyce Ann Chastain Ed Chastain Near Alicia Here Shirley Ramsay Ethel Ramsey Walnut Ridge

Six Escaped Convicts Recaptured in West Virginia Manhunt

Six of fourteen inmates who escaped from the Moundsville penitentiary were captured in West Virginia and Ohio. Among the recaptured are Mike Ables and Holly Starcher, while four others were caught near Rosbys Rock after entering a Rosbys store for food. The alert extended across the Ohio River valley as law officers pursued the remaining fugitives.

Moundsville W. Va West Virginia Ohio Powhattan Point Mike Ables Holly Starcher Ables Rosbys Rock Dennis C. Taylor Taylor Jack Heeney Donald Wurster Charles P. Ross Floyd Fritzman Fritzman Rifle Point Orel Skeen A. A. Winter H. R. Barnhart Ohio River Tri-State Pennsylvania

Tugboat To Tow Crippled Tanker Sinco Tow Begins

A sea-going tug Marion Moran tows the crippled tanker Sinco off the Georgia coast toward Charleston South Carolina. Captain Ira F. George reported a line was aboard at 8 50 a m as heavy seas hindered operations but the tow underway for 115 miles to harbor.

Jacksonville Fla Sinco Georgia Charleston S. C Ira F. George Mobile Ala Marion Moran George

Funeral services for Isaac F Wilson held in Sherman’s funeral home

Funeral services for Isaac F Wilson were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev William B Littlewood in charge. Burial followed in Benson cemetery with pallbearers Albert Tayior William Simkins Earl Gesling and Verne Gesling.

Isaac F Wilson Sherman William B. Littlewood Benson Albert Tayior William Simkins Earl Gesling Verne Gesling

Learn-to-Swim Week Opens at YMCA YWCA With 202 Signups

Washingtons YMCA and YWCA host Learn-to-Swim Week starting Monday moving to 202 late enrollments for children over seven. Boys classes run 9:00 to 11:00 with 9:00 9:20 10:00 10:30 and 11:00 slots. girls classes run 1:20 to 3:50 with 1:30 2:00 2:30 and 3:00 slots. Participants listed by name on rosters only may swim. no charges or membership required.

YMCA Washington YWCA

Angered by Council Move Factory Relocation Looms

Ted Keller civic leader and Howard Manufacturing president plans to move his plastics plant to Kansas City Missouri after the council allowed Mrs Belle Gilmore to use a 26 room convalescent home for about 40 elderly residents beside his $40 000 home The sister of a murder defendant was fined 35 and jailed two days for contempt while the defendant received a five year suspended sentence.

Council Bluffs Ted Keller Howard Manufacturing Company Kansas City Keller Belle Gilmore

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