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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1947

Page

6

Protect Your Lawns and Gardens with Mole Death

A 25 cent package promises to kill dozens of moles and is described as easy to use for lawn and garden protection.

Hog market prices and weather update

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.

Republican Wins Seat in Congress in Washington

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.

Olympia Wash Truman Washington Russell Mack Charles A. Savage Earl Coe Savage Henry Wallace Gael Sullivan Democratic National Committee Fred Norman

Miller Ranch rodeo set to attract 25000 in Burlington

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.

Gurlington Middle West Burlington Cheyenne Wyo Southwest Miller

Dispute Halts Six Week Negotiations Over Insurance And Holidays

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.

Eldora Boys School Head Fred Cooper Dies of Heart Attack

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.

Eldora Iowa Fred N. Cooper Cooper Col Percy A. Lainson O. S. von Krog Fort Dodge State Board of Control At Des Moines Edward K. Duffy

Farm Equipment Workers Strike at John Deere Plant

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.

Catherine Hall Rock Island, Ill CIO

Grinnell College Confers Sociology Degree

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.

Grinnell Iowa Margaret Ellen Barker Washington Grinnell College

Birth of Diana Lynn to Don and Davis family in Knoxville

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.

Charles Davis Diana Lynn Don Davis Knoxville Tennesse Cherley

Local residents attendance note and visits across towns

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.

Frances Whisler Jacksonville P. F. Whisler James Young Corydon L. F. Harding Young Iowa Southern Utilities Co Elm Grove Woodlawn

Commencement Exercises Mark 101st College Year

Annual commencement exercises were held Sunday afternoon in Herrick chapel to close the college's 101st year.

Herrick Chapel

Truman Leaves For Canada Trip

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 Truman Canada America Ottawa Margaret White House Kansas City Missouri Grandview Martha Ellen Truman Japan U. S

Washington Band Impresses At Cedar Rapids Festival

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.

Washington High School Melvin Hill Cedar Rapids Washington

Double Ring Wedding Unites Maxine Reeves and Stanley Jarrard

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.

Maxine Reeves Stanley E. Jarrard Truth Prairie Flower Church Stanley Jarrard Carl BE. Jarrard C. C. Reeves Harold Day North Court Baptist Church Ottumwa C. E. Strong Des Moines Donna Cave Douglas Fuhr Richard McBeth Mt. Pleasant Heinrich Jer Peoria Ill Leonard Booth Boyd White Merle Booth Myrna Reeves Charles Masson Montclair N. J George McGuire Marjorie Benson Isa Mae Daniel Sharon Lee Tedrick Vandalia Kathryn Jarrard Gary Novy Donald Jarrard Don Cave Rolland Benson Paul Benson N. J. Benson Elizabeth Dougherty Morning Sun Lois Humston Marjorie Gamon Doris Benson Dale Tedricx Marjorie Phelps Monmouth Ill Eldon Navy Riverside Lloyd Thompson Dartene Tlumston Reeves Ames Lona State College Jarrard Washington High School Sterling College Sterling, Kan Eeene Reeves Washington J. Goldsborough Brownstowr

Ottumwa Flood Cleanup Stretching Into Weeks

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.

Chicago Sugar Rationing Administration Ottumwa Des Moines R. B. Martin Martin Bessie Busby L. A. Jones Funeral Home Fred E. Miller Herb Osineup Roy Steele Earl Steele G. E. Mace Ernest Saladay William Simpkins Sam Wheeler Elm Grove Cemetery

Iowa Governor Proclaims Father’s Day Date

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.

Des Moines Robert D. Blue Iowa Blue

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