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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1947
Page
6
A 25 cent package promises to kill dozens of moles and is described as easy to use for lawn and garden protection.
TPIT a ed Top on hogs 24.75 dollars. Weather mostly cloudy tonight and tomorrow. Scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and early Tuesday morning. Cooler tomorrow.
In Washington's third district, Republican Russell Mack defeated Charles A. Savage 1 400 votes after a Saturday election to fill the seat left by the death of Rep. Fred Norman. Trump era foreign policy support cited. Savage praised as liberal and declined full Truman doctrine endorsement. Democratic officials credited Truman policy for Mack victory. Savage ran with Truman and DNC support.
Burlington junior chamber expects about 25 000 fans for the Miller Ranch rodeo to be staged June 13 14 and 15. Clyde S Miller produces the event aiming to rival Cheyenne with top rodeo figures from the southwest and a large crowd. If rain interrupts any show an 8 30 p m Sunday performance will be held.
In progress for six weeks were broken off because of disputes over the cheesoff on insurance premiums, holiday passes and vacations, she said. Union officials invited company representatives to a conference this afternoon.
Fred N. Cooper 51 former Fort Dodge coach and superintendent of the Eldora state training school for boys died of a heart attack. He led the school since 1945 after Col. Lainson and the prior suspension of Von Krog. Survived by his widow two sons and a daughter. Edward K. Duffy named temporary in charge.
About 1,200 farm and equipment employees at the John Deere Dubuque Tractor Co. walked out in a strike in Dubuque Iowa after breakdowns in contract negotiations. International representative Miss Catherine Hall of Rock Island Illinois said the CIO local is seeking its first contract with the firm and that most plant workers including guards are affected.
Margaret Ellen Barker of Washington Iowa graduates from Grinnell College with a bachelor of arts in sociology on June 9. The ceremony marks her completion of the degree program at Grinnell.
Charles Davis reports the birth of a daughter named Diana Lynn to Mr. and Mrs. Don Davis of Knoxville Tennessee. The newborn weighs eight pounds and one ounce. Local relatives and friends spread news of weddings, travels, and visits across Muscatine and nearby towns as residents share summer plans and dedications.
Mr and Mrs James Young formerly of Corydon moved to an apartment in the L F Harding home. Pythian Sisters observed memorial day with cemetery visits and graves decorated. Various local residents received weekend guests and returned students from Cornell College anticipate summer sessions. Multiple family visits and weekend shopping trips are listed among Corydon area residents.
Annual commencement exercises were held Sunday afternoon in Herrick chapel to close the college's 101st year.
President Truman departs by special train for a three day visit to Ottawa with Mrs. Truman and their daughter Margaret. He returns Friday after a Kansas City stop to see his ailing 94 year old mother Martha Ellen Truman and warns would be aggressors against Japan not to misjudge U S strength. He declines to reveal how he will handle two major Republican bills on labor control and income tax reduction.
Washington high school band directed by Melvin Hill enjoyed the festival in Cedar Rapids Saturday though the program was briefly interrupted. Directors and queen contestants from each town received gifts from sponsoring business groups. The Washington band made a favorable impression.
Maxine Reeves and Stanley Jarrard pledged vows in a candlelight ceremony at Prairie Flower church Otumwa with 165 guests. The bride wore white crepe satin with lace yoke and train. attendants wore orchid blue and yellow. reception followed in church parlors. They plan a brief wedding trip and will reside in a trailer near the Reeves home before attending Iowa State College in Ames.
Des Moines river flood leaves Ottumwa IA in disarray with two weeks needed for near normal conditions and months to assess losses. Sugar coupons aid arrives in Ottumwa for 1 000 homeless families. regional official calls it a public disaster. Funeral services held for Bessie Busby at L A Jones. burial at Elm Grove cemetery.
Des Moines reports Gov. Robert D. Blue proclaimed Sunday June 15 as Father’s Day in Iowa. He urged Iowans to remember the home as the foundation of the nation and its peace and security.
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