Burlingame Quits Fight Over Liquor By The Drink
Des Moines March 21 Rep Edward Burlingame Elkader withdrew his plan to urge rejection of the liquor by the drink bill. He cited insufficient support and fears of local beer option ties, likely ending the measure this session. The senate moved on mental care funding and old age relief with sizable appropriations for the next biennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Edward Burlingame
Elkader
Iown House
Ligor Committee
Burlingame
House
Senate
Board of Social Welfare
David Stanley to Speak at Local High School Tonight
Iowa City lecturer David Stanley known for United World Federalist work will speak at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Sponsored by Leon Beatty American Legion post, proceeds from a free will offering fund Sunset Park playground equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stanley
Iowa City
Stanley
United World Federalist Movement
Washington
Leon Beatty American Legion Post
Sunset Park
Future Farmers Enter Subdistrict FFA Contests
Washington Chapter sends Harry Duensing John Beliel Donald Meyer and Duane Martin to Belle Plaine March 22 for oration two entries extemporaneous speaking and scrapbook competition Meyer presents the scrapbook and serves as FFA reporter The winners advance to the district contest at Sigourney in April
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Duensing
John Beliel
Donald Meyer
Duane Martin
Washington
Belle Plaine
F.F.A
Sigourney
Weather in Des Moines Forecast Mar 21
Mild this afternoon with showers and scattered thunderstorms. Rain amounts locally heavy, high 35 northwest 55 southeast. Winds 14 to 206 mph this afternoon. Rain east changing to snow west tonight possible moderate to heavy. Tonight low 25 northwest 40 southeast. Partly cloudy and colder tomorrow with light snow flurries north and central. Strong northerly winds tomorrow with highs 30 to 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mar
PTA Meeting Planned at YMCA in Washington
Washington PTA members are reminded of an all day meeting at the YMCA community room tomorrow starting at ten o'clock. Speakers include Mrs. Henry Swenty child welfare director for the Iowa congress of PTA and Mrs. George Albrecht extension director. Free transportation and nursery for small children are provided for interested attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Parent-Teachers Association
YMCA
Henry Swenty
Iowa Congress of Pta
George Albrecht
Driver in Hospital Auto Turns Over
Thomas K. Cheek twenty five year old driver from Joplin Missouri was hospitalized after his car struck ice on highway 92 west of West Chester and overturned several times. Four other occupants from Missouri were uninjured. Sheriff Snyder and Deputy Robertson investigated noting downhill speed and loss of control. Damage was estimated between nine hundred and one thousand dollars. Cheek suffered a broken collar bone and possible other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas K. Cheek
Joplin
Missouri
Washington County Hospital
Highway 92
West Chester
Charles C. Snyder
Loren G. Robertson
Cheek
Western currency reform triggers Russian retaliation fears in Berlin
Western officials anticipate quick Soviet counter-measures after a new currency reform bans the Soviet mark in West Berlin. From today wages must be paid in western marks, reducing the Soviet rate to one quarter of the western, with the three western powers coordinating the move. Maj. Gen. Bourne says Soviets are in a weak position to retaliate and warns of potential railway and border moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
West Berlin
Western Berlin
United States
Britain
France
United Nations Security Council
Geoffrey Bourne
Poor Vitamin Foods Warn Against Simple Carbs
The piece cautions against consuming refined staples like macaroni spaghetti white rice grits and corn meal as they lack minerals and vitamins. It suggests cutting these and favoring whole wheat enriched grains oatmeal soy products and fresh fruits and vegetables for better nutrition.
Indian Electrification Gap Stands at 800000 Homes
A report notes 800000 electrified homes in India highlighting ongoing rural and urban energy access challenges. Officials emphasize expansion plans, subsidy programs, and grid upgrades to accelerate universal electricity coverage across states.
Truman Urges Prompt Ratification and Europe Arms Plan
President Truman urged quick Senate ratification of the Atlantic pact while aides finish an arms-for-Europe program. He sent a letter to Sen Arthur Watkins praising the treaty as a step toward peace. A United Press poll showed broad support for ratification among senators with only two opposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Europe
Washington
Mar
Senate
Mr. Truman
Arthur W. Watkins
Utah
Watkins
United Press
Atlantic
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
State Department
Russia
West
U. 35
Stranded Flyers Await Rescuers In Smoky Mountains
Maryville Tennessee March 21 UP three men and a woman injured in a plane crash three days ago waited for a helicopter to rescue them from the rugged Smoky Mountains Lt Henry B McDaniel Air Force Rescue Service prepared for pickup A doctor lowered by rope ladder to the scene said survivors were ready for evacuation two stretcher cases and two walking one more occupant Stephen A Walker Detroit Mich reported the others plight late yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Tenn
Mar
Smoky Mountains
Here
Henry B. McDaniel
Air Force Rescue Service
North Carolina Forest Rangers
Stephen A. Walker
Detroit
Mich
Iowa Staters Will Meet at Y Friday
All former Iowa Staters and their families are invited to a cooperative dinner Friday evening, March 26, at 6 30 p.m. in the YMCA community room. Bill McConnell, president, announced the group organized in Washington county January 14 and will hold its first organized meeting. Alumni who owed Iowa State College are welcome, and attendees are asked to bring two dishes and their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Advent of God Theme Draws Washington Audience
Dr Harris Franklin Rall and Dr Ball spoke at the Methodist Church on God's adventure in creating mankind in His image. The service opened a pre Easter series with future speakers announced. Rev Fred Miller presided as clergy assisted, and the union choir performed under Wendell J. Rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Franklin Rall
Union Church
Methodist Church
Ball
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston
God
Washington
Frederick Schroeder
Fred E. Miller
A. London
W. J. Grossheim
Vance Currier
Union Choir
Wendell J. Rider
Assail Proposal To Hire Mailing Rates
The Associated Business Papers assailed a proposed postal rate bill before Congress. In a statement for the House post office committee the group called the increase confiscatory unsound and unrealistic. It urged rate hikes cap at 10 percent, arguing current legislation would impose about 200 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Congress
Associated Business Papers
Oday
House Post Office Committee
House
Seek Gunmen in 75000 Robbery
Four masked gunmen rammed a Parker Pen Co shipping door, tied the night watchman, and escaped with 75000 dollars worth of pens and pencils. Authorities searched Wisconsin and northern Illinois, believing the suspects fled toward Chicago. The guard described being confronted, bound, and gagged as the bandits took control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Mar
Parker Pen Company Shipping Department
Wisconsin
Illinois
Chicago
James Broderick
Marriage License Issued at Court House
A marriage license was issued Saturday at the courthouse to Loren Peterson of Mt. Pleasant and Minnie Fern Bain of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Loren Peterson
Mt. Pleasant
Minnie Fern Bain
Washington
Dr Robert Haralson Jr Rescued From Mountain Crash Site
After two days trekking through snow against the elements, Dr Robert H. Haralson Jr. of Maryville was lowered from a TVA helicopter to a remote isolated telephone station near a mountain crash site. The rescue attempt last night failed to reach the exact location, but Haralson was saved by rope-ladder deployment to a nearby point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Authority
Robert H. Haralson, Jr
Maryville
Truman Seeks Unity With Congress As He Frames Housing Push
President Truman told the United States conference of mayors that he and Congress are basically working together. He said differences will be urged on but forecast more agreement than disagreement and touted a major housing program for rental housing, slum clearance, and cost research, despite opposition from the real estate lobby. He noted his post vacation meeting with the big four legislative leaders confirming the administration’s program remains intact and that a good bill will pass before summer recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Truman
Congress
United States Conference of Mayors
Big Four
Alben W. Barkley
Sam Rayburn
Senate
Scott W. Lucas
House
John W. McCormack
White House
Shanghai Police Unveil Pickpocket Rehabilitation Plan
Shanghai police announced a new rehabilitation program for pickpockets. They described discipline measures and the use of restraints, with officers diverting suspect attention to a loading area where cartons of pens and pencils were stored. A fourth man served as a lookout in the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Chamber of Commerce to Sponsor Byron Lopp Lecture
Byron Lopp a noted sales engineer will speak at Washington high school auditorium Wednesday evening March 23 at eight o clock. The event is sponsored by the Washington Chamber of Commerce with Lopp promoting a new approach to selling in the buyers market and urging modernized sales forces to survive upcoming competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Byron Lopp
Washington High School
Lopp
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commercce
Mr. Lopp
County Students Will Participate In Play Festival
Three Washington county high schools Crawfordsville Ainsworth and Washington will present plays Tuesday evening at the Washington high school auditorium with 7 pm ticket sales. Admission 60 cents adults 35 cents students 20 cents children. Casts include Ainsworth in The Life of the Party directed by Jess L. Tomlinson and Crawfordsville in Antic Spring directed by Mrs. Jacqueline Hultquist. Washington high school performs with Donna Crone Pat Brown and Jim Dawson among cast. India rail workers and 34 000 miles of track noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington High School
Jess L. Tomlinson
Ainsworth
David Stout Boui
Aoe
Joyce Owens
Bernadine Smith
Stella Gardner
Mary Brown
Jane Wood
Judy Martin
Maridee Orris
Gloria Mundi
Evelyn Galbraith
Betty Lou
Rosemary Jenkins
Maxwell
Wanita
Reid Orris
Piossonm
JoAnn
Washington Spring Opening Days Scheduled This Week
Washington announces annual Spring Opening Days with merchants showcasing new spring merchandise. The event runs Thursday to Saturday with a window decorating contest, evening store hours from seven to nine, and a Municipal Band concert in Central Park. A special edition of the Washington Evening Journal will highlight participating merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Central Park
Washington Evening Journal
Spray and White Tie the Knot in Small Town Ceremony
John Theodore Spray of Brighton and Eileen White of Ainsworth wed this month in a Justice of the Peace ceremony conducted by E. Rayburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Theodore Spray
Brighston
Eileen White
Ainsworth
Justice of the Peace
E. Rayburn
Stove Cleaning Tip for Shine and Longevity
A brief cleaning tip describes dampening a cloth with water and rubbing the stove enamel vigorously to remove spots and stains, keeping the stove shining.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herman Knudson
Clear Lake
May Cut
India
Norton Sound
U. S. Navy
International
Sen
Robert A Taft
John Foster Dulles
Viser
Iowa Staters
God’s Adventure
Harris F. Rall
Assail
Midwest
Falher
Carl Blake, Jr
Paw Paw
Winifred
Carl
Blakes
Crawfordsville
Life of the Party
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!