Iowa Farmers Lead Nation in Cash Farm Income for 1949
Iowa led the nation in cash farm income in 1949 with $2.01 billion, ahead of California and Texas. The Iowa Development Commission cited Sales Management magazine figures and Department of Agriculture data, noting final department figures were not yet published. From January to April 1950 Iowa receipts were estimated at $641.0 million versus Texas $492.3 million and California $407.6 million.
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Iowa Development Commission
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California
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Commission
IOOF Meeting Drill Session Planned for Tuesday
Members of the Odd Fellows lodge are urged to attend the regular meeting Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock where a drill practice session will be held.
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IOOF
Odd Fellows
Milk Strike Ends as Production Resumes in Pittsburgh Area
After a three week walkout by 3200 dairy workers, 67 dairies began processing milk again and home deliveries resume tomorrow at 6 am. Union officials say the contract adds a 12.50 daily rate for route drivers, retroactive pay to May 1, a 44 hour week for inside staff dropping to 40 hours on November 1, and higher vacation benefits.
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Pittsburgh
AFS
Jack E. Davis
Davis
Dr Douglas Eastwood Speaks on Anesthesia in General Practice
The Washington County Medical Society June meeting at the Nurses' home featured Dr. Douglas Eastwood from Iowa City as the speaker. He lectured on anesthesia in general practice before a good attendance.
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Washington County Medical Society
Douglas Eastwood
Iowa City
Eastwood
Former Washington County Resident Dies in Fresno
Clarence Combs a former resident of Washington County died at his Fresno California home early Thursday He is survived by his wife one daughter three brothers and one sister The funeral will be held in Fresno.
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Clarence Combs
Washington County
Fresno
California
Corn Borer Report by ISU Extension Service
Daily United Press summary of corn borer observations with regional heights in inches and egg masses per 100 plants. Southwest 41-145 with 800 hatched. southeast 44-95 with 80 hatched. central 41-3 with 205 hatched. northwest 26-310 with 40 hatched. northeast 3-85 with 80 hatched.
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Iowa State Extension Service
United Press
Southwest
Southeast
Central
Northwest
Northeast
Washington Boys Attend Camp Arrowhead
Twenty four Washington boys have signed up for Camp Arrowhead, Ottumwa YMCA camp, with reservations for 30 this year. Most go for one week starting July 16, some for two weeks starting July 9. Contact Artemus Brown to join. Handcraft classes run Mondays and Wednesdays 9 to 11 through the summer.
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Washington
Camp Arrowhead
Ottumwa
Artemus Brown
Mr. Brown
YMCA
Dr. W. J. Grossheim to Preach Union Service
The second summer union church service in Central Park will begin at 7 30 p m Sunday. Rev Milo Phillips will preside Dr Raymond Reed will read the scripture and lead the pastoral prayer. Dr William J Grossheim will preach on The Modern Saint with special music by Mrs Edith M Shields and the Presbyterian choir featuring Iola Morrison.
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Central Park
Milo Phillips
Washington Ministerial Association
St. Fauls Evangelical and Reformed Church
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William J. Grossheim
Edith M. Shields
The
Presbyterian Church
Iola Morrison
Republicans and Democrats Hold County Conventions Here
Washington county Democrat led by S W Kaster met at Legion rooms. ten resolutions approved including support for Truman Korea policy and UN. delegates elected to state convention and state judicial convention include Sperry Easter and many others. GOP convention at YMCA elected delegates for state and judicial conventions and passed resolutions backing free enterprise and limited government.
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S. W. Kaster
Legion Rooms
City Hall
Truman
Korea
Sperry Easter
T. V. Knorr
Harry Dye
Bessie Barker
Hilton M. Rabenold
Ef. J. Hesselschwerdt
J. Grady
Max T. MecClintie
Wilbert Rose
Paul V. Shearer
Edward Bushek
Charles Berdo
Charles Allen
E. E. Ward
W. E. Farrell
Hubert Redlinger
Ted Hotle
Louis Rinner
Ronald Kotle
Charles J. Mayer
Homer Mount
Alex Gevoek
T. C. Polk
Francis Tobin
Roland Rabenold
E. E. Ward and
Co. V. Deautremont
Red Cross Annual Meet Scheduled for July
The American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 PM Saturday at the YMCA. Any donor of $1 or more to the recent Red Cross drive may attend and participate.
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Red Cross
The
American Red Cross
YMCA
Tax-Free Margarine Goes On Sale Nationwide
In a four year return, tax free margarine will be sold in most grocery stores starting tomorrow after the repeal of the 1 cent tax. Some states ban yellow oleo, while federal rules require clear labeling in restaurants and triangular margarine pots. Public health inspectors anticipate policing up to 50 thousand eating places for violations and seek $1 million to pursue butter fraud rings.
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Washington
Oscar W. Ewing
Food and Drug Administration
Congress
Morrison Endorsed for Iowa Supreme Court Seat by Scott County Bar
E. D. Morrison Jr., a Washington attorney, won endorsement from Republican Scott County Bar members at Davenport. They urged Morrison be recommended to county judicial convention delegates and the state judicial conclave. He aims to fill the seat vacated by Justice Oscar Hale of Wapello who will not seek re election due to age and health.
Story Hour and Handcraft Classes at YWCA Saturday
Marie Blattner announced two YWCA morning activities for Saturday. A 9:30 story hour invites all youngsters to attend, followed by 10:30 craft classes for girls from first through fifth grades. No swimming is planned at the YWCA on Tuesday, July 4.
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YWCA
Marie Blattner
Miss Blattner
AAR imposes embargo on Midwest wheat shipments
The Association of American Railroads announces an embargo effective July 1 restricting wheat movement to areas with storage space or for sale in Kansas Nebraska Colorado Missouri and parts of Iowa Illinois to ease box car congestion. Farmers’ grain for sale and pre arranged storage endorsements are exempt.
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Washington
Association of American Railroads
Midwest
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Missouri
Council Bluffs
East St. Louis
AAR
Broadcasting Industry Alert to Red Danger
Niles Trammell, chairman of the National Broadcasting Company, warns at FBI academy graduation that communists were directed years ago to infiltrate public expression media including press, broadcasting, and film to push propaganda. He says the industry will resist and welcomes official help to keep broadcasting a vital American force.
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Washington
Niles Trammell
National Broadcasting Company
Trammell
National Academy of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
Theropaganda
Borer Egg Laying Past Peak in Corn Fields
Tom Robb, Washington county extension director, reports that the peak egg laying season for borers is past after examining corn fields. Despite fewer egg masses, many farmers struggle to kill borers already in stalks using 5 to 10 gallons per acre. He urges spraying 20 gallons per acre of 50 percent wettable powder directly over the plant to maximize reaching the center of the corn plant.
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Tom Robb
Washington County Extension
Robb
Plan Fourth of July Events at Washington Golf Club
The Washington Golf and Country club will host a Fourth of July celebration with a family chicken potluck dinner at 6 30, a two ball mixed foursome golf tournament at 4, and a fireworks display later in the evening. All members are urged to attend.
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Washington Golf and Country Club
Record Travel Over Long Weekend Sees Peak Activity
The nation experiences its busiest travel period as millions take four day Fourth of July holidays to resorts picnic areas and fish streams. Officials predict 385 deaths in what could be the worst traffic jam in history from 6 p.m. tonight to midnight Tuesday. Amid war and Cold War fears Americans still seek escape and celebrate independence through ceremonies and renewed patriotism.
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United Press
Marriage Licenses Issued in Local Courthouse
Marriage licenses issued Thursday to Levi H. Kauffman of Wellman and Idella Spenser of Riverside and to Baxter Freese of Mechanicsville and Mary A. Foster of Wellman.
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Levi H. Kauffman
Wellman
Idella Spenser
Riverside
Baxter Freese
Mechanicsville
Mary A. Foster
Boy Scout Jamboree Opens Amidton Bombs at Valley Forge
The Boy Scouts of America launch their second national jamboree on 625 acres at Valley Forge with 47 000 scouts encamped. President Truman is due to speak tonight as the Korea War looms and the vast camp fires glow over the temporary city larger than 20 state capitals.
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Boy Scouts of America
George Washington
Coars
Washington
Boy Scouts
Truman
Korea
Grand Parade
Winners of Wards Bike Parade
Mary and Judy Wirene won Montgomery Ward's third annual bicycle safety parade dressed as a bride and groom. Their bike was trimmed with ribbons and props and they received a table model radio for first prize. Douglas Reed took second with a fishing gear set and Dale Stanley took third with a baseball glove. About 20 bicycles circled the square while Mayor G Bb Mace Police Chief Carl Hancher and Chamber of Commerce Secretary Lester Hamil judged.
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Mary
Judy Wirene
Montgomery Ward
Douglas Reed
Dale Stanley
G. Bb. Mace
Carl Hancher
Chamber of Commerce
Lester Hamil
All Branches of Armed Forces Now Committed to War
U S forces join the Korean conflict with ground units authorized by President Truman. The Navy blocks the Korean coast while the Air Force is cleared to strike north of the 38th parallel. Mac Arthur had already extended fighter and bomber access as Pyongyang claims were reported. Seoul remains a focal point amid shifting frontline activity along the Han River.
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Kyushu
U. S. Seventh Fleet
Hong Kong
Truman
South Korea
Seoul
Fukuoka
Pusan
Korean
U. S
United Press
America
U. 38
Navy
Mr. Truman
38Th Parallel
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Pyongchang
Man Confesses to Setting Major Fires
Robert D. Segee, 21, confessed to 10 major fires including the Hartford circus blaze that killed 169 and injured 412. Fire Marshal Harry Callan said Segee admitted responsibility for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey incident and related arson cases in Ohio and surrounding areas. Six individuals, including two circus officials, were later convicted and jailed for manslaughter.
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Columbus
Robert D. Segee
Hartford
Conn
Harry J. Callan
Segee
Ohio
Callan
Ringling Brothers and
Barnum & Bailey
Des Moines Iowa Weather Forecast Update
Des Moines Iowa forecast shows sunny this afternoon with northerly winds 10 to 20 mph and a high in the 70s. Tonight partly cloudy with a low in the 60s and scattered thunderstorms likely northwest. Saturday partly cloudy with a few showers and southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, high 75 to 85. Outlook calls for clearing cooler nights and fair warmer days into Monday and then more showers possible by Wednesday.
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