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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
1
The Labor Department says the cost of living fell three tenths of one percent from mid-April to mid-May. Prices were eight-tenths below a year earlier but 26.9 percent higher than June 1946, with declines in fuel furnishings clothing foods and miscellaneous items and a rise in rents.
The body of Louis Donald Heaton, 40, of Gary South Dakota, was found on the running board of his car in a field two miles west of Tama. He was shot with a .410 shotgun, and authorities say he had been missing about a week with between 600 and 990 dollars on him. five one dollar bills remained when found.
New York endures its 24th day of the worst drought in 41 years as a new heat wave spreads across the eastern states. The weather bureau retracts rain promises and expects no showers for the weekend while other regions face varied conditions from showers in the central states to cooler air moving from the northern plains.
The Washington County Medical Society held its June meeting at the nurses home with twelve doctors present. Dr. Robert L. Jackson Dr. J. E. Griffith of Iowa City and Dr. Ruth Whittemore of New Haven Iowa were guests. Dr Jackson spoke on diabetes in children and young adults using lantern slides.
Partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight with widely scattered thunder showers in the southeast portion this afternoon and in the extreme west tomorrow after noon. Little temperature change, warmer in the east and cooler in the west. Highs 85, lows 66 to 72. Southerly winds 10-15 mph today, 15-25 mph tomorrow.
Diplomatic informants expect a forthcoming white paper defending U S policy in China by detailing Chiang Kai-Shek's failures and alleged personal motives. The report may argue Chiang wrecked South China defense along the Yangtse line by withdrawing air force, navy, and troops. The move could show he ignored American military advice and fuel congressional friction over policy.
Washington county bar association members were set to convene at the courthouse at two this afternoon to draft recommendations for filling the district federal judgeship. President Truman nominated Carroll Switzer of Des Moines, while Senator Guy Gillette backed other names after Iowa bar associations weighed in.
Two marriage licenses issued Thursday at the court house list James Weissinger Hudson of Pocahontas and Frances Leone Whisler of Washington, paired with Horace A. Linder Jr of Hedrick and Jean Slickers of Washington.
Four more fines were paid in city police court for motor vehicle law violations. Three drivers from Company G McChurch James M Bixby and Archie J Haberman were fined ten dollars for speeding. Theodore M Griffith paid one dollar for driving without a muffler.
Eight year old Henry Alonzo Anders son of Vernon and Elizabeth Anders of Washington died at University hospital Town City after years of ill health. Born September 18 1940 in Wayland Missouri he lived at 1052 West Madison Street Washington since 1943. He is survived by his parents and both sets of grandparents. Funeral services set for ten o'clock Monday at Sherman’s Funeral Home with Rev. J A Cochran officiating.
The agriculture department broadened grain storage for 1949 crops with two new steps. It liberalized storage requirements for price support loans in shortages areas and authorized temporary government storage facilities for farmers who lack space. State officials assess storage emergency levels to trigger the program.
Chicaqua chapter Izaak Walton league members and families plan a family ice cream social Monday evening June 27 at eight oclock in Sunset Park. A Woody Woodpecker cartoon and Evinrude color fishing films will entertain children. A progress report on the Washington county lake and Rural Electrification Administration note Tennessee farms nearing half with electric power.
Rome Italy 1 000 000 Communist led farm strikers won most demands and returned to work after Premier Alcide De Gasperi personal intervention. The five week strike, which had threatened Italy's rapes and caused disorder, left six dead and hundreds injured or arrested. The settlement created the first national farm workers contract in Italian history.
In Indianapolis Pamela Hart an 18 year old English war bride told police she shot Robert Hart as he slept after an all night drive during which he forced her to sign a confession of infidelity She said he kept a gun in a drawer and warned of future harm before she fired a .22 pistol three times hitting him in the neck as he slept.
T R Benn 83 night operator at Milwaukee depot for over 20 years died Thursday evening in Tacoma following a heart attack. Survived by daughter Mrs Ralph Woods of Washington and daughter Doris Benn of Carroll Town. son Ronald Benn of Tacoma. half-brother Irvin Benn of Portland. Born Riverside, previously agent at Rubio, lived in Washington until wife’s death four years ago. Masonic lodge member. Two daughters preceded him. five grandchildren among survivors.
Mrs. Glen Cuddeback brought two seven leaf clovers to the Journal office. She also had 11 four leaf clovers found near her home from the Wild Life school at Vinton.
Edward J. Beck with a slight build, 27, admitted killing 22 year old Irm Jean Stahlhut in the tavern they operated in Morrison. He said he planned the attack after admiring her and killed her when she resisted, using a paring knife. The body was found in a Walk-in cooler. Beckwith served in World War II and was captured nearby.
Senators McClellan leads a 56 signature bid urging a budget cutting resolution to trim federal spending by five to ten percent. Democrats and Republicans join in pushing the measure though it lacks parliamentary status. Separately Senator Flanders proposes a tax increase to balance the budget and seeks a $100 million cut from the military budget approved by the House.
Defense attorney Barngrover said he may seek a short extension to file a petition for a new trial for Dr. Robert C. Rutledge. Judge Heiserman gave until July 10 to file. Rutledge faces a minimum 10 year sentence with potential life if the petition is denied.
New York Alger Hiss tells federal court jurors he ended his friendship with Whittaker Chambers in spring 1936 over debt concerns and never met again until 1950s hearings. He denies delivering state department documents to Chambers, while Chambers testifies he handled and photographed the papers for a Soviet spy ring.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fre Knecht 68 of Davenport were postponed to two o clock Monday afternoon at Sherman's funeral home. Sr Fred E Miller will be in charge. Mrs Knecht moved to Davenport from Washington in 1912. Services will be held in Davenport before the body is taken to Sherman's for burial in Elm Grove cemetery.
Dorothy Chapman, a Grinnell College camp participant and Des Moines high school junior, wins Hawkeye Girls State governor for the Nationalist party. She becomes the first African American to hold the top office, defeating Mary Hendrickson 156 to 85.
Wheat acreage allotments are now being established for farms under the wheat allotment programs for 1950. Howard L. Witting, chairman of the Washington county agricultural conservation association, reported today July 15 has been set as the final date for making requests to allotment. Farmers must contact his office soon under the procedure for determining allotments, any farm on which wheat was not seeded for harvest in 1947, 1948 or 1949.
The guidance urges brushing clothes inside and outside with care for seams pockets and corners. It also states there will be no allotment for 1950 unless a written request is submitted.
Washington junior college represented at the Iowa State University event with Edna Mercer dean Paul Thayer Virginia Pettet and Robert Everetts among attendees from 13 junior colleges. Speakers included Dr. Beard Macomber E T Peterson and Dr. Black as the group discussed problems and solutions for junior colleges in the state.
Perfect attendance certificates were awarded to 223 pupils at the union daily vacation Bible school this morning during final day ceremonies. The school will officially close tonight with an open house and a special program on the school lawn. Parents and friends are invited to view the results of the two week school and attend a motion picture and worship program at 7 30. Donald Kerr will preside at the worship service with Cherie Buffington reading the scripture Gordon Morris the invocation and Shirley Owens. offering player Milo Steele provided a loud speaker for the program and special music will be furnished by the quartet of Max Lee Artemas Brown Bill Wessler and Dan Holland.
AMES Iowa Donna Eich elberger 17 Muscatine today became the newly elected president of the Iowa 4 H girls statewide organization Thirteen hundred delegates chose officers at a three day convention closing on the Iowa State College campus Other new officers included Doris Whade 17 Linn Grove vice president Margaret Mitchell 17 Fairfax secretary treasurer and Carol Legg 17 Hudson historian Charlene Edwards Goldfield was named best groomed girl at the convention receiving honors from delegates many of whom are skilled seamstresses.
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