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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
2
Security police swept central Athens arresting 700 guerrilla sympathizers, releasing 565 after questioning. Police said two will be court martialed and the rest to island prisons. Many detainees had recently arrived from outlying areas.
Mediapolis defeated Sport Shop 54 to 50 on the Y M C A floor after leading 14 11 after the first period. The half stood 24 22 Mediapolis, 40 38 entering the final quarter. A disputed shot in the wrong basket did not alter the outcome. Greece police said the roundup centered in Om moniia Square with suspects.
Wayland March 11 1947 Coach Schantz asked eight major letterwinners to pick an all opponent team for the 1947 48 season Three players were unanimous selections Bill Hesseltine Conesville Bob Ojemann University High Flip Hendricks Burlington Don Swartzendruber Wellman and Bob Basley University High complete the starting unit Other players mentioned Harshburg University High Al Morgan Burlington Keith Jones Wyman and Bob Carrick New London The Bombers favored opponents who beat them or challenged them most.
United States Senator William E Jenner of Indiana will deliver the keynote address at the Iowa Republican presidential delegate convention in Des Moines. The keynote is set for Friday, April 2, announced by state chairman Whitney Gillilland. Jenner is a leading figure in the freshmen group of the Senate and regarded as a top orator in Indiana and the Midwest.
Davenport clinched a spot in the Iowa high school state tournament by defeating McKinley Cedar Rapids 53 to 41 in the sub state finals at Iowa City. The Blue Devils seek a title defense as the field of 16 is completed this weekend with sub state champions. St Marys Marshalltown faces Roland Ames and other Class A matches set at Waterloo and Ames.
William O. Weaver of Wapello secretary of the Republican Veterans League of Iowa will speak briefly at the convention opening. Two thousand two hundred seven delegates will be chosen at county conventions in all 99 counties at 10:00 a m Friday March 12.
An American Council on Education for Journalism committee will visit the University of Iowa School of Journalism on March 10 and 11 to review classes, interview students and faculty, inspect facilities, and assess ties with state newspapers, radio, and advertising firms. The school is among 41 targeted for potential accreditation based on established standards.
Osage Iowa March 11 Julius Brunner president of the national creamery association warns that repealing federal taxes on oleomargarine would force farmers to abandon dairying. He says dairying would collapse without the tax as imitations roam free and milk production would fall, destabilizing prices.
Fort nightly club American Home II met Tuesday for a book review of Gentleman's Agreement by Mrs E Stutsman. Fourteen members and a guest Mrs Harold Boyd answered roll with a new book. Officers chosen: Mrs Paul V Shearer leader Mrs Don Whitlareh assistant leader and Mrs Harvey Wilson secretary treasurer. Hostess Mrs Charles Murdock and committee members served refreshments. St Patrick's day decor highlighted the event.
The Linger Longer club met at Mrs. Howard Hoyle's home with co host Mrs. Will Shalla. Seventeen members five children and guests including Mrs. John Waters and baby and others attended. Mrs. Win Durst presided as names were drawn for secret sisters. Mrs. H J Brenneman and Mrs. Dale Lance led entertainment with contests.
Fortnightly Public Affairs group met at Mrs C W McLaughlin residence with Maude McCreedy as co host. Eleven members and guest Carolyn Hamilton attended the 1:00 PM luncheon. Mrs George Rudiger led the business session and Mrs H McCleery presented the program. Anna Dawson read a paper on Our Interests in Turkey and Mrs J B Lemmon spoke on Our Interests in Greece.
Iowa farm service reports February milk per cow at 361 pounds the highest on record, but total production fell to 426 million pounds due to the smallest dairy herds since 1930. Estimated 1,170,000 milk cows and 397 million eggs produced in February amid generally stable prices for chickens and eggs.
A new fudge variation uses nearly half sweetened condensed whey, a byproduct of cheese making. Gains in plastics since 1939 show U S production rising over 500 percent.
Births today include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Donald Adam route 3 at 845 am. Dismissals include Mrs Walter Jackson route 4 and daughter Mrs Bernard Tholman Riverside and daughter Mrs Ardell Peiper Kalona and son Bernard Hermann route 3. Admitted yesterday include Dorothy Libe 515 S 2nd medical and Mrs Maynard Brown 714 EK Main surgical. Today Gene Bower Keota tonsillectomy and Mrs Charles F Fish 828 8 Av enue C surgical.
The Lincoln PTA met Wednesday afternoon with fourth grade winning the attendance prize. Volunteers were sought for blood typing for the walking blood bank while Eileen Jeffrey explained audiometer testing. The food sale netted about $30, and the program featured a screening of The Right to Hear.
George Washington urged Congress to found agricultural colleges but the request was not approved. The article notes the proposal was defeated and left unsettled.
The first cigars made in America were produced by Mrs. Prout of East Windsor Connecticut, wife of a tobacco grower, around the year 1801.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars held its regular meeting Tuesday evening electing officers for the coming year. About 50 attendees heard guests Department Inspector Charlie Smith and District Commander Bob Johnson. Elected were Don Bealer commander Raymond Glasgow senior vice commander Marion McAvoy junior vice commander Russell Knott quartermaster Milo Steele Jr adjutant Fr R Burham post advocate Aman Hysell chaplain Dr J M Lloyd surgeon Harold Kerr officer of the day Dee Gaffey patriotic instructor Dwight Hayes past historian Fr R Burham service officer BE R Burhan legislative officer BE Ray Bell trustee three years Bernard Weiss trustee two years Banks trustee one year Don Knight sergeant major Maurice Meyers quartermaster sergeant Matkin son guard Bernard Wiess color bearer national Bob Nicola color bearer post.
In a warning for shoppers, moths are described as attacking pure wool garments and fabrics that mix wool with rayon or cotton, potentially damaging both items and blends.
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