Final Rites For Marion R. Wells Friday Afternoon
Funeral services for Marion R. Wells 73 victim of an auto accident south of Keota on highway 92 will be held at 2 p m Friday March 11 at Jones funeral home with Rev. Arthur Peters and Rev. E L Haney officiating burial in Elm Grove cemetery Wells a retired farmer died Wednesday afternoon He was born July 21 1881 in Washington county married Margaret B Johnson June 21 1910 Survivors include his daughter Mrs Don Sheetz of Washington one brother Roy Wells of Washington and two grandchildren He died en route to Washington hospital after collision with a cattle truck Andy Augustine a passenger escaped injury The truck driver Roy Laverne Smead of Albia reported the car swerved toward an oncoming truck The car hit the dual wheels on the trailer and the left side was demolished S C Williams a truck passenger also escaped injury
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Marion Wells
Washington
Washington-Keokuk County
Mr. Wells
Andy Augustine
Marion R. Wells
Keota
Jones Funeral Home
Arthur Peters
E L. Haney
Elm Grove
Washington County
Curtis Wells
Missouri E. Shaeffer Wells
Hedrick
Margaret B. Johnson
Wells
Federated Presbyterian Cnurch
This County
Don Sheetz
Sheetz
Roy Wells
Washington Hospital
Roy Laverne Smead
Albia
Sheriff's Office
Bracy and Williams
S. C. Williams
CIO Prepares Bid For New Auto Industry Pact
The CIO United Auto Workers moves to present its demand for a guaranteed annual wage in talks with Ford and General Motors. Meetings will open next week as five year contracts near expiration, with Ford set June 1 and GM May 29. Critics warn the demand could trigger strikes and disrupt the core national economy. Bugas will meet with a union delegation led by Kenneth Ban.
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W. Brune
United Press
Detroit
CIO
United Auto Workers
Automobile
Ford
General Motors
Ord
John S. Bugas
Kenneth Ban
Moline Attorney To Represent Bettendorf Murder Suspect
Louis Myers of Bettendorf received legal counsel as his murder arraignment was postponed for lack of counsel. Moss Meersman of Moline agreed to defend, citing fair trial rights. Lund case: body found March 1 with a .22 caliber chest wound.
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Moline
Bettendorf
Davenport
Louis Myers
Delores Lund
Moss Meersman
Til
Scott County
Myers
Meersman
Lund
War in Asia could erupt within weeks warns U S leaders
Far East military and diplomatic officials warn Washington that a general war in Asia may begin within weeks. They cite Dulles warnings to Communist China and the risk of atomic weapons use to defend nationalist islands off the Chinese mainland.
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United States
Far East
Washington
Asia
John Foster Dulles
China
Taipei
Peiping
Matsu
Quemoy
Red China
Anq Fiaulei Difminaont
Red
Iowa reports 28 percent of property tax exempt
Iowa Tax Commission estimates 28 percent of tangible and real property including school buildings and stored corn is tax exempt. Automobiles account for over one billion dollars of exemptions, with total exemptions about 5.366 billion dollars in value. Non exempt property bears the rest. federal and state property escape taxes entirely in many cases.
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Des Moines
Iowa Tax Commission
Louis H. Cook
Commission
Sen. X.T. Prentis
Mount Ayr
Senate
Legislative Interim Committee
Cook
Iowa
State Public Safety Division
Ryan Man Charged In Service Station Theft
Robert Schaffer 26 of Ryan was charged with robbery with aggravated now in the 11 dollar holdup at a Ryan filling station Monday night. A man wearing a handkerchief over his face entered the Adrian Locke station, brandished a .22 caliber pistol, and demanded cash, prompting Schaffer’s arrest after the incident.
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Manchester
Iowa
Robert Schaffer
Ryan
Schaffer
Adrian Locke
Junior High Pupils Perform Marionette Show for Kiwanis
Junior high art students under Carlton Bump presented a marionette show as the Washington Kiwanis club meeting program at noon. It marks the third time this week the students have performed for local organizations.
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Carlton Bump
Washington Kiwanis Club
Churchill warns France on German rearmament pact
Paris reports Prime Minister Churchill warned to ratify German rearmament or risk losing France’s NATO chair. Foreign Minister Pinay relayed the warning from a January letter to former premier Mendes France, suggesting West Germany as the likely claimant if France abstains.
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Paris
Winston Churchill
France
Antoine Pinay
Pinay
Senate
Germany
Churchill
Pierre Mendes- France
West Germany
Sioux Falls Choir To Present Concert During Spring Tour
The Sioux Falls college a capella choir of Sioux Falls South Dakota will perform at Washington Baptist church at 8 p m March 21 as part of a 10 day spring tour. Dr W Lee Bright in his 22nd year as director leads the 13 appearances. The program includes Brahms Bach and favorite spirituals.
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Sioux Falls College
Brahms
Bach
Mrs. J. F. Simpson Dies at U. P. Home
Mrs. J. F. Simpson, longtime Washington resident, died this afternoon at the United Presbyterian Home where she had lived. She was over 90 years old. The body was taken to Sherman’s funeral home with funeral arrangements not yet determined at press time.
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J. F. Simpson
Washington
United Presbyterian Home
Simpson
Sherman
Red Cross Campaign Total Reaches $1600 West Chester drive
Contributions to the county Red Cross fund drive total $1600 according to today’s report from the county office. Workers countywide continue soliciting and are urged to complete calls and report promptly. John Butler, drive chairman in West Chester, names Mrs. Walter L. Statler, Mrs. Ida M. Lindenmeyer, Mrs. Miriam Dusenberg, John Hough and Roger Lance as workers.
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Red Cross
John Butler
West Chester
Walter L. Statler
Ida M. Lindenmeyer
Miriam Dusenbery
John Hough
Roger Lance
Congressman's call for China blockade to free jailed airmen
Rep. H R Gross urges a tight blockade of the China coast including Hong Kong to force release of American airmen held by Communist China. He faults the United Nations for inaction and questions Dag Hammarskjold's handling while noting Capt Harold Fischer Jr. from Swea City Iowa among the prisoners. University of Illinois says oat silage supplies protein to feeder cattle.
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Washington
H.R. Gross
Iowa
United States
China
China Coast
Hong Kong
Gross
United Nations
Harold Fischer Jr
Swea City
Hammarskjold
Dag Hammarskjold
Korea
Newcomers welcomed by Washington hostess on Chamber effort
Washington's official city hostess greeted four newcomer families on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. The Richart family from Mt. Pleasant joins the community at 9512 South Fourth Ave, with James Richart a highway patrolman serving Keokuk Louisa and Washington counties. Other arrivals include the Helmuths at 510 N. Avenue C, the Wulfs at 302 W. Second St, and the Montgomeries at 511 S. Second Ave, all joining local churches and activities. Mrs. Livingston returns after 13 years away, moving into 201 W. Washington St. The article also notes YWCA centennial events and attire descriptions from era costumes worn by residents’ families.
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Chamber of Commerce
James A. Richart
Mt. Pleasant
South Fourth Ave
Richart
Keokuk
Louisa
Allen Michael
Denice Kay
Vinton
Richarts
Presbyterian Church
YMCA
YWCA
Charlotte Earls
Ding Darling Wins Hutchinson Medal From Garden Clubs
Jay Norwood Darling of Des Moines known as Ding Darling won the Frances K. Hutchinson Medal at the Garden Clubs of America awards banquet in Houston for cartoons promoting horticultural conservation.
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Houston
Tex
Jay Norwood Darling
Des Moines
Iowa
Ding” Darling
Frances K. Hutchinson
Garden Clubs of America
Darling
Senate Tax Cut Clash Sparks Doom Warnings
Treasury Secretary Humphrey denounces Senate Democrats proposed tax cut as irresponsible and political, warning it could bring gloom and doom. House Speaker Rayburn signals possible support if Senate plan advances. Senate debate begins with key Democrats opposing. Knowland also rejects compromise.
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Washington
Llp
Treasury
George M. Humphrey
Senate
House
Ways and Means
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
Harry F. Byrd
Walter F. George
Humphrey
Osincups Take Lead in Y's Men Bridge Marathon
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Osincup move into first place after ten rounds with a total net score of 20 960, 930 points ahead of the second place couple. Other top contenders include Stutsman Orr, Julius Kunik, Robert Arthur and Brindley Glassburner among a field of tenors and players listed with scores.
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Herb Osincup
G. E. Montgomery
A. W. Clow
Harland Grunder
Simpson-Owen
G. J. Nemmers
R. B. DeLa
Geo, C. Stewart
Des Moines Pilot Sets Speed Record
Three Air Force Thunderstreaks sped coast to coast in under four hours setting a new speed record. Lt. Col. Robert R. Scott of Des Moines Iowa flew 2445 miles Los Angeles to New York in 3 hours 46 minutes 333 seconds at 650 mph. Also listed were Maj. Robert C. Ruby of Des Moines and Capt. Charles T. Hudson of Gulfport Mississippi with times 3h 49m 53 25s and 3h 46m?, worded in source. The prior record was 4h 6m 16s set January 2, 1954 by Col. Willard W. Millikan.
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New York
Air Force
Robert R. Scott
Des Moines
Iowa
Los Angeles
Robert C. Ruby
Charles T. Hudson
Gulfport
Miss
Ruby
Scott
Hudson
Willard W. Millikan
Air National Guard
Iowa Weather Forecast Mixed Clouds and Showers
Mostly cloudy tonight and Friday with scattered showers east tonight and west by Friday afternoon. Notable northeast clearing Friday. Lows around 40 north, 40-48 south. Highs 48-56 northeast, 56-64 south. Expect considerable cloudiness and a colder feel in the west later in the afternoon.
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Iowa
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