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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1949
Page
1
Washington March 12 Senate administration Democrats refuse to end the anti filibuster fight. Leader Scott W Lucas says the effort goes ahead with no timetable. The Senate remains in session as it has daily since Tuesday amid planning for urgent rent control legislation.
Two marriage licenses were issued at the courthouse Friday. Kenneth S Kron and Antoinette Doris Fisher, both of Washington, were licensed. Also Carl Siemon of Watertown Connecticut and Mary Ruth Berdo of Washington received licenses.
Bob Hansen has been appointed special agent for New York Life in Washington county. He lives at 303 East Jefferson Street and has resided here three years. Formerly with Sitter Auto Parts, he also briefly sold insurance. He is married with daughter Patricia Sue, two, and Mrs. Hansen is Beatrice Wilson, daughter of L. E. Wilson of Washington. He will maintain an office in his home.
The author argues that drying clothes indoors on freezing windy days reduces wear from flapping compared with outdoor line drying, noting indoor drying minimizes damage and preserves garments in harsh conditions.
Increasing cloudiness and warmer this afternoon with snow in southwest Iowa. Tonight cloudy and warmer with light snow southeast and extreme south. Low 20 to 30, turning colder tomorrow with a few snow flurries and strong northerly winds. High tomorrow 20 to 35.
Engineers from the Soil Conservation Service led by George Fonken will meet bulldozer operators and earth moving contractors March 15 at 9 30 a m at the SCS office on the north side of the square. The discussion will cover gully filling drainage and erosion control methods and where technicians can help. The meeting will be open for discussion and attendance is invited by contractors and others.
Leon Beatty Post of the American Legion will host the county-wide Legionnaires meeting Tuesday evening, March 15. State, district and county commanders are expected to attend, with talks by Cordwell, Everette Ferguson and Alfred Fritz. The evening closes with a social and dance in the Washington Legion room at city hall.
New York officials disclosed a $100000 plot to tap the telephones of top city leaders. Kenneth Ryan, a former detective who confessed, escaped from City Hall and prompted a widespread police search. Clendenin J. Ryan, reportedly connected, denied involvement as authorities traced Ryan toward New Jersey.
Gen Ho Ying-Chin, a top Nationalist general second to Chiang in influence, was confirmed by the legislative Yuan as premier. He will form a cabinet and push peace talks with Communist delegates in Peiping after Sun Fo resigned this week.
A sandwich combines chopped prunes with diced bacon sweet pickles a touch of mustard and mayonnaise. Spread on buttered whole wheat bread for a savory sweet tasting lunch option.
Vernon White of Crawfordsville announced he will be a write-in candidate for the county school board in election area four ahead of the March 14 vote. Harold L. Johnson also filed to run, with the seat vacated by C I Letts. George Havel seeks reelection in area one as voters in the Washington Independent district choose one member. John Winga appears on the ballot for the district board seat vacated by Richard Stewart who is not running after ten years of service. Hours for voting were posted citywide.
Officials of the Washington Softball association announced plans for the year’s first meeting to be held Wednesday evening March 16 in the W. OW. hall. The gathering will elect officers and discuss Green field use for the coming year. Card invitations were sent to many interested individuals, and those without cards should contact Bob Lowe before Tuesday evening for reservation.
Arthur Hester, 19, was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of slaying John W. Lord, 70, the dean of the Texas Christian University graduate school. Police said Hester admitted beating Lord unconscious with an lead pipe after an argument over a trip to town. Lord's body was found Thursday at his farm home near Burleson, Texas.
Balloting will occur in the afternoon with polls opening at 12 oclock. Voting takes place at the usual polling location used in past school elections.
Chris H Brinning 75 longtime Dutch Creek resident died at 5 15 this morning at Washington county hospital after a fall Tuesday. He lived in Keota since 1947 and was married to Cora Statler in 1904. Funeral Wednesday at Jones funeral home with burial at Oak Ridge cemetery. Survivors include his wife, son Forrest Brinning of Brigh ton, two brothers Andy and Ralph, two sisters Lena Barnes and Nancy Dickinson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Marietta Spielman 79 longtime resident of Brighton were held at Fairfield this afternoon at three o clock. She died Thursday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Ernest Peasley’s home in Fairfield. Survivors include three sons two sisters Mrs Anna Williams of Brighton and Mrs Emma Craft of Fairfield and one brother George Kientz of Fairfield.
Railroads plan large layoffs as United Mine Workers chief John L. Lewis orders a two week coal holiday. Pennsylania, Chesapeake & Ohio, Louisville & Nashville announce furloughs totaling about 30 000 workers with revenue losses estimated in the millions while steel plants stockpile to ride out the stoppage. Lewis warns of wider economic disruption as Congress debates Taft-Hartley repeal and miners suspend work in protest against director confirmation.
Washington County Federated Women’s club holds all day meeting March 22 at Kalona Methodist church hosted by Idris and Alpha clubs. Speakers include Mrs Arnold Pruess from Clarence Iowa Mrs William Kraemer Pan American exchange student at Ames 1945 and Dr Thornton Iowa City history department. Lunch served by Kalona high school home economics department with dinner tickets at 110 per plate via Mrs Tom Russell before March 18.
Westinghouse researchers devise an instrument where explosions caused by neutrons appear as flashing peaks of light on a fluorescent screen, helping scientists study the presence and behavior of neutrons which constitute about half of Earth's mass.
Veterinarians with the U S Department of Agriculture estimate dairy farmers lose about fifty million dollars worth of milk annually due to brucellosis. Test and slaughter and vaccination are the two main control methods cited.
Sixty eight Washington county students entered the annual county spelling contest at the courthouse this afternoon. County Superintendent Lester B. Krabill said more names may be added before the 1 30 o clock start. Participants include Virginia Hunt Ainsworth Consolidated school Jean Fritz Green Vale school and many others from multiple townships and independent schools.
Washington high school announces six weeks honor roll with 26 seniors, 24 freshmen, 17 sophomores, and 16 juniors. Named seniors include Naomi Bell Patricia Brower Patricia Brown Raymond Carter and others. juniors Doris Benson Shirley Blattner Roslyn Chalupa Claire Davis among listed. sophomores Marsha Bailey Marilyn Cook Marilyn Park and more. freshmen Wayne Barnes Patricia Berry Eva Blattner Patricia Brock Charlene Brown and others.
The report notes that imported newsprint accounts for four times the domestic annual production in the United States. It discusses supply sources, trade dynamics, and implications for local mills and newspaper publishers amid shifting global paper markets.
John Robertson of Walnut and Doro thea Swartzenruber of Wellman are listed along with Georgia Wise in Pleasant Valley notices. The fragment references residents and a local community context without further details.
Ruth recalls a bus incident where a little girl fell and riders laughed, but she stood apart. Her mother praises the compassion shown by Ruth, noting the moment’s gentle lesson about empathy.
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