Winchester store blast injures nineteen. no deaths
An explosion destroyed a three story Winchester department store, injuring 19 people with burns, fractures, and cuts. Hospitalized victims include Lawrence Owens and Christopher Spanos in critical condition. rescue teams, Red Cross units, and town medics assisted as officials suspected a gas blast.
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Winchester
Homer E. Alberti
Alberti
Lawrence Owens
Christopher Spanos
Medica
Red Cross
Warren Rudolph
Renner
To Limit Guard Strength in Iowa
Des Moines June 23 Iowa Adjutant General Charles H Grahl announced a federal telegram freezing the Iowa National Guard at 6696 personnel with 5675 ground and 1021 air force slots. The previous authorization was 12461 and units may still accept enlistments until new levels are sent. Iowa has 95 federally recognized guard units with five more forming.
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Des Moines
Charles H. Grahl
Washington
Iowa National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Iown Guard
Grandl
Grahl
Iowa
Washington to Represent in Hawkeye Holi days Parade in Des Moines
Washington will be represented in the Hawkeye Holidays parade in Des Moines on Saturday June 26. Bob Steele announced his band is ready to march in the V F W section and Veterans attending the state encampment will join the Washington delegation. Harold Kerr plans stunts and Commander Don Bealer will name two men to carry a ten by four foot banner proclaiming Washington the cleanest city in Iowa and home of the world's tallest corn. The banner, provided by the Chamber of Commerce, will be used again for other events.
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Washington
Des Moines
Bob Steele
V.F.W
Veterans Organization
Harold Kerr
Don Bealer
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
John Lee
Hawkeye
Carnival to Remain Here Through Week
A large opening night crowd at the armory field fled a thunderstorm but the Legion carnival will stay through the week. Charles Hotle, American Legion post commander, expressed hope for better weather to draw county residents before it moves to its next engagement. A prior Journal error claimed a softball tournament caused the delay. the actual reason was a Sunday delay in leaving Ottumwa.
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Armory Field
Charles Hotle
American Legion Post
The
Journal
Ottumwa
Missionary from China to Speak at Tabernacle Thursday Night
Rev. W. J. Stevens announced a missionary returning from China will address the Christian Tabernacle Thursday at eight o clock. The speaker will also show films detailing overseas work.
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W. J. Stevens
Christian Tabernacle
China
Tabernacle
Wil
Washington Y’s Men select new officers for coming year
John C. Owen will head the Washington Y’s Men’s Club as president for the coming year. He is district governor of the Iowa district and was elected at the club’s annual meeting in the Y M C A. Verle Gallagher retires. other officers are Logan Heilman vice president Keith Vetter secretary Kay Lawrence treasurer. Don Benblossom named delegate to the International convention in California next fall. Keith Vetter introduces high school musicians Patricia Thompson bassoon Dan Brindley trombone Ray Tweeten trombone who demonstrates footwork while performing Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes.
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John C. Owen
Washington County
Y's
Washington Y's
John
Iowa
Y.M.C.A
Verle Gallagher
Logan Heilman
Keith Vetter
Kay Lawrence
Don Benblossom
California
Western Powers Order New Money in Berlin Sectors
Western allies issue currency reform in their Berlin zones after Soviet move to impose a single currency. US Britain and France inform Soviet commander Marshal Sokolovsky that separate Deutschemark trials will start in their sectors, signaling two currencies in a city under four power control.
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United States
Britain
France
Vassily D. Sokolovsky
Sokolovsky
Karlhorst
Germany
Reichsmark
U.S
I S U Employees Hold Annual Service Award Meeting
One hundred forty Iowa Southern Utilities employees and their wives attended the annual Service Award meeting at the Washington Golf and Country Club. President Shutts outlined Service Emblem awards for ten years or more, with ten new awards given last night and others last year, followed by a film "Vacations" despite storm interruptions.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Washington Golf and Country Club
Washington
Emma Barnett
Shutts
The
Iowa Southern
Band Soloist Don Radda To Headline Central Park Concert
Don Radda a longtime Washington Municipal band soloist and local farmer will be featured tonight at the band concert in Central Park. He selects Whistler and His Dog for piccolo. Community Singing led by Melvin Hill will follow the concert as spectators again gather for a song-fest near the band platform.
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Don Radda
Weber
Washington Municipal Band
Washington County
Wweek
Central Park
Mr. Radda
Whistler
Melvin Hill
Havel Brothers Win Lamb Show Honors in Ottumwa
Norman and Kenneth Havel of Ainsworth won top honors at the quality lamb show in Ottumwa. Kenneth claimed the champion pen of lambs and Norman led the junior lamb grading contest. The event was sponsored by local and state agricultural groups.
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Havel Brothers
Washington County
Norman
Kenneth Havel
Ainsworth
Ottumwa
Kenneth
Hillander
Richard Havel
F.P.A
Iowa
Wapello County Farm Bureau
Iowa State College Extension Servicer
Iowa State Sieep Association
Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce
Morrell and Company
Dewey Jantz
Iowa State Sheep Assocation
Lewis and Owners Report Hopes For Wage Pact
Washington June 23 UP John L Lewis and soft coal operators began secret negotiations on a new contract. The presidential wage-finding board extended the time to report, with a 5 pm progress deadline. If progress stalls, an injunction may be sought to avert a strike. the current contract ends June 30.
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Lewis
Washington
John L. Lewis
White House
Justice Department
Partes
Truman
Funeral services for Guy Hes seltine
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1 30 at Shermans funeral home with Rev T C Polk in charge. Pallbearers were Dan Moriarty Clarence Hessel tine Lester Dean Farrier Ray Farrier and Dean Farrier. Special music was by Marguer it Utterback, soloist.
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Guy Hesseltine
Sherman
Rev
T. C. Polk
Dan Moriarty
Clarence Hesseltine
Lester Dean Farrier
Ray Farrier
Dean Farrier
Marguerit
Utterback
Warns of Increased Corn Borer Danger in Washington County
County extension agent Leo Sturgeon warned that warmer weather will raise corn borer infestation risk in Washington County. He urged farmers to inspect fields daily and tally egg masses, noting spraying becomes profitable at 50 or more egg masses per 100 plants.
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Washington County
Leo Sturgeon
Dewey Seeks First Ballot Nomination at 24th Republican Convention
Philadelphia reports a tense convention as pro-Dewey forces push to deny a first ballot path for Taft Stassen and Duff pursue a stop-Dewey strategy. Dewey aims to secure the No 1 nomination spot tonight while Illinois signals support for Taft after the initial ballot.
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Green
Taft
Thomas E. Dewey
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
James H. Duff
Pennsylvania
County Eighth in Security Loan Drive
Roger F. Warin, state director of the savings bonds division, announced South Lee county leads the state with 74.1 percent of its quota in the ninth week of the Security Loan drive. Washington County stands eighth with 60.09 percent, while Iowa, Henry, Jefferson and Louisa districts show lower percentages and sales totals within the same region.
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Savings Bonds Division
South Lee County
Washington County
Warin
Wll
Washington
Iowa
Henry
Jefferson
Louisa
Plan Annual Meeting of YMCA Members
Letters announcing the Washington Y M C A annual meeting were mailed by president L C Willits. Notices of two by law changes will be voted on: changing membership to seven years from 12 and moving the annual meeting date to the second Monday in May.
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Washington Y.M. C.A
Y" Building
L. C. Willits
Y.M.C.A
Rainfall in town totaled a quarter inch overnight
Washington's official weather observer reported that last night's rain in town amounted to one-quarter of an inch. The measurement was recorded by the local meteorological office and noted as a light shower for the area.
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Washington
Soil Commissioners Gather at Wellman Picnic
Four county Soil Conservation District commissioners from Johnson Keokuk and Washington counties met at Wellman Iowa for an annual four county picnic on June 20. Washington County hosts this year with several local attendees and remarks from state and regional soil conservation leaders.
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The
Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Service
Johnson
Iowa
Keokuk
Washington Counties
Wellman
Washington County
Joe Knotek
Howard Anderson
Homer Vincent
Carl Anderson
Paul Boetteher
Richard Handley
Frank Mendell
Ames
Kenneth Wagner
Iowa City
State Soil Conservation Committee
Howard Oak
Utah Police Nab Two Fugitives on False Check Charges
Sheriff H. M. Putnam said two men named Charles G. Windolf and Harold Felgenhauer were arrested in Salt Lake City, Utah, on false check charges linked to a Washington case. Extradition to Iowa may be pursued. they’re also wanted in Davenport for passing bad checks. A 1947 blue Chevrolet convertible owned by A Michels of Washington was reported stolen in New Orleans and believed driven by Michels’s daughter.
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H. M. Putnam
Salt Lake City
Utah
Washington
Charles G. Windolf
Harold Felgenhauer
Dale Earls
Putnam
Iowa
Dayvenport
Tr. A. Michels
New Orleans
Louisiana
Louis Walcott title bout postponed by rain at Yankee Stadium
The Joe Louis vs Jersey Joe Walcott heavyweight title fight was postponed from tonight to tomorrow night at Yankee Stadium due to rain. Promoter Sol Straus expects the gate near 1 million dollars and noted Friday and Saturday nights remain available if further postponements are needed.
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New York
UCP
20Th Century Club
Joe Louis
Joe Walcott
Yankee Stadium
Sol Straus
Plan for Junior League softball rosters set to submit
Representatives of eight organizations met in Artemas Brown’s office to discuss entering teams in a junior softball league as part of the summer playground program. They agreed rosters should be drawn up and submitted to Mr Brown by week’s end.
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Artemas Brown
M.C.A
Weather Note Des Moines Iowa June 23 Partly cloudy cooler next day
Partly cloudy in Des Moines Iowa for tonight and tomorrow. Cooler tonight and in eastern portion tomorrow. Highs range from 73 in the northwest to 76 in the southeast. Lows from 55 northwest to 63 southeast. Tomorrow's highs from 72 to 78.
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Des Moines
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