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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1949
Page
1
Rep. John E. Rankin introduces a modified World War I pension bill with a $72 monthly payout and a need test, limited to 65 year old veterans. The plan, cheaper and clearer, follows pressure from veterans groups and committee members after his prior proposal failed by one vote.
Northwestern Kansas peace officers hunted the robbers who struck six stores a bank and the post office in Herndon Tuesday night. They ransacked businesses scattering stock and fired alarms but escaped with only about 300 dollars in small bills from the bank and post office, while vaults at the State Bank remained untouched. Sheriff Jess Most of Rawlins County said the thieves sought cash and bills and passed on merchandise and change.
Fair today with highs around 45 to 55 degrees and strong westerly winds 25 to 30 mph in the north. Tonight remains fair with lows near 30 to 34. Tomorrow turns cloudy and warmer with occasional showers and scattered thunderstorms, highs 60 to 64, southeast to south winds 15 to 20 mph.
Howard L Witt ing county chair man urges farmers to sign and return farm worksheets and intention sheets at the county AAA office by March 31 to qualify for the 1949 agriculture conservation program. Signing unlocks funds for conservation practices and price support loans. exceptions apply for landlords and tenants who acquire interest after April 1. loans and purchase agreements for corn must be signed by June 30 and moisture content rules apply after April 1.
Rothschilds won first prize in the window decoration contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to open spring sales in Washington. K M Bridges took second, Tom Duncans Store for Women third, all featuring women’s wear. A thunderstorm and a municipal band concert highlighted the evening in the Washington business district as merchants showcased new spring lines. trophies will be awarded to the top three.
Washington residents are urged to keep cars off the business square tonight after midnight. Street department workers will wash the streets and request cooperation from motorists.
A historical note explains that about 4.6 bushels of corn or an equivalent feed amount yields an extra 50 pounds on a 225-pound hog. The statement reflects feed efficiency concepts used in livestock farming.
Audience enjoys a mystery comedy on the high school stage as Tiger House earns praise for suspense and laughs. Frances Miller and Claire Davis lead a strong cast under Wendell Rider with noticeable support from Lovisa Sojka Virginia Messenger Jim Stone JoAnn Wilson and others.
Dorothy Jean Goodwin's funeral took place Thursday afternoon at one o'clock in the Jones funeral home with Rev. W. J. Stevens and Rev. Fred Bickhart officiating. Mary Stevens provided vocal music. Pallbearers were Dale Brown, Lloyd Arnold, James Arnold and Joe West. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
About seven hundred public and school libraries operate across India, reflecting a broad access to library services and literacy resources nationwide.
Dr. J. H. Randall and Dr. Joseph Straub of Iowa City demonstrated obstetrics with a manikin at the Washington County Medical Society meeting held Thursday evening at the nurses home. Thirteen doctors attended, with a 6 30 dinner preceding the lecture.
Washington goon enjoys two recen the facilities at the east side square donated by friends of the Center. The Fortnightly club Music Department gave $16 to buy records for the Youth Center hall. Duncar's Store for Women donated a new neon sign over the doorway of the youth meeting place.
The Washington Recreation Council moves toward a surfaced tennis court for local youths. M. M. Schell reports the school board approved space on school grounds at Lincoln school, northwest corner of seal grounds. Supporters cite fountain and lighting potential, plus greater accessibility than Sunset park.
A 16 year old boy whose heart stopped for forty minutes was revived by Dr Arthur S W Touroff who massaged the heart to maintain circulation. He had been hospitalized at Mount Sinai New York after an operation for a lung disease and later recovered and was discharged. The boy’s name was withheld.
The jury in district court returned a verdict in favor of defendant Thomas O Swift against Ainsworth State Bank and R M Whitehead. Foreman Leroy J Kro tz reported the verdict at 2 45 p m after deliberations begun at 9 45 a m. Judge J G Patterson had earlier directed verdict for E E Ward one of the original defendants. Attorneys were Paul V Shearer for Ward A K Baldrige for the other defendants T A Mich els of Washington and Ed O'Con nor of Iowa City for the plaintiff.
A nationwide radio event Sunday schedule will feature President Truman in a dramatization of Christian relief efforts. The program One Great Hour, written by Robert Sherwood and Erik Barnau, stars Gregory Peck Ida Lupino and Robert Montgomery with Quentin Reynolds as narrator. It airs on about 1000 stations from 9 to 10 pm local times, with Cedar Rapids and Des Moines stations carrying the broadcast and local churches planning a union service at the Methodist church. The publicity chairman is Rev Milo J Phillips.
Oral J. Brown acting postmaster at the Washington post office was confirmed by the Senate along with Raymond J. Gilday of Fort Dodge. Brown has served as acting postmaster for years since the death of M. C. DeLong and his permanent appointment was sent from the White House to the Senate weeks ago.
Iowa representatives advanced a county option beer bill with a possible liquor by the drink amendment by Rep. Edward Burlingame. A House sifting committee chaired by Rep. George Robb will determine bills for the session. The beer measure requires a 25 percent petition from gubernatorial voters and can occur once every two years. The Senate panel considered state education funding as the House worked the appropriations agenda.
A farm truck carrying a firefighting crew passed through Washington at 4:30 pm Thursday en route to combat a grass fire reported on the Washington airport road.
Professor G W Farrell of Iowa Wesleyan College will speak at a Saturday morning session in the court house. Washington county rural teachers gather to discuss preliminary plans for the upcoming school term and outline close of term activities.
Funeral services for Thomas Co Deal pioneer resident of Washington county who died in Gary Indiana Wednesday evening have been set for two oclock Saturday afternoon at the Christian Tabernacle. Rev W J Stevens pastor of the church will conduct the service. Jones funeral home handles arrangements with burial in Elm Grove cemetery.
Dr Frederick W Schroeder president of Eden Evangelical and Reformed Seminary in St Louis will guest preacher at the union service at the 7 Methodist church at 730 Sunday evening The sermon titled Saved to Serve and the service will also climax the radio broadcast One Great Hour carried by over 1000 stations from 9 to 10 pm The event aims to attract the largest crowd yet with Protestant churches across Washington and nearby areas joining in support
Funeral services were held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Jones funeral home with Rev. T C Polk officiating. Special music by Dale Caldwell and Mrs. Howard Benn accompanied. Burial followed at Majorville Ilt later today under the direction of the Jones funeral home.
Acel P Jeffrey 82 longtime Oregon township resident died at home after a stroke Thursday afternoon at 4 50 He was born December 10 1865 in Washington and married December 4 1902 at Ainsworth Survivors include his wife a sister in Washington two half sisters in Missouri and Illinois services scheduled Sunday at 2 30 pm in the Ainsworth Methodist Church with Rev Carl Steifel officiating
A marriage license was issued Thursday afternoon at the court house to Junior Lyle Morse of Muscatine and Bertha Rose Patrick of Washington.
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