Truman Tightens Export Controls on Aircraft to Russia
President Truman issued a proclamation classifying all American aircraft and parts as implements of war under the neutrality act. The order, effective April 15 without State Department approval, broadens federal controls on exporting items usable for war, including radar gear and fire control equipment, while excluding tools and machinery.
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Washington
Truman
Russia
State Department
Munitions Control Board
Munitions Board
Congress
Commerce Department
Easter Party and Egg Hunt for Smal Fry Group
YWCA Smal Fry group meets Saturday at 2 09 in the YWCA room for an Easter party and egg hunt. Each member should bring a hard boiled egg to color during the afternoon.
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Y.W.C.A
Y.W
Funeral services for Mary Arlene Forinash held Thursday
Funeral services for Mary Arlene Forinash were held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock via the Jones funeral home with Rev. Paul Wells in charge. Pallbearers were William Crayne Leyburn Lewis Woodrow Crone and Russell Skinner. Interment was in Elm Grove.
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Mary Arlene Forinash
Jones Funeral Home
Paul Wells
William Crayne
Leyburn Lewis
Woodrow Crone
Russell Skinner
Elm Grove
Candidates File for Ainsworth Election
Two tickets filed for the Ainsworth town election. Cleo Orris will run for treasurer on the citizens ticket replacing A. E. Sands who retires. Larry Trotter seeks mayor on the peoples ticket behind former mayor C. M. Spessard not seeking reelection. Several council seats listed for both tickets. End of readable text.
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Ainsworth
A. E. Sands
Cleo Orris
Citizens
Larry Trotter
Peoples
C. M. Spessard
Lee Hunt
Harold Nichols
Council
Earl Wood
Hugh Hazelett
Wm. Gipple
Bill Trotter
Charles Thompson
H. J. Gosling
Dick Beenblissom
Easter Music at St James Church Schedule
Easter morning three masses will be held at St James Catholic Church at 6 30 8 and 9 oclock with Rev H J Corcoran as celebrant assisted by Rev Julian A program of special Easter music is announced with Mrs Irene Ofelt directing the choir The service will feature Christ is Risen Mass in Honor of the In Sepaty and Panis Angelicus solo performances organ accompaniment by Mrs Anna Harmeier After the high mass a second and third low mass follow at eight and nine oclock with benediction after the latter
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St. James Catholic Church
H. J. Corcoran
Julian
Irene Ofelt
Haworth
Anna Harmeier
St. James Church
Rural Carriers Appeal for Better Mailbox Approaches
Postmaster J Brown of Washington appeals to Washington county residents served by rural delivery to improve approaches to mailboxes. He notes spring roads hinder carriers who must stay in their cars and urges crushed rock or relocation of boxes to avoid mud. The ad Star Route announces April 15 bid date for a contract.
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J. Brown
Washington Today
Washington County
Washington Post Office
Brown
Fathers Guests At FFA Banquet
Washington chapter of Future Farmers of America hosted fathers school officials and guests at a father and son banquet in Lincoln School gym. Kenneth Parrett Iowa State College spoke on What the Future Farmers of America Has Meant to Me highlighting cooperation and community service. President Bob Kleese presided with Jim Rich Carl Yoder Alan Barclay and others assisting. The evening included musical selections films Winter Wonderland and The Farm Garden and a banquet prepared by the mothers group. The report noted livestock shows conservation work and a boys basketball team aiming for the upcoming FFA tournament.
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Washigton
Future Farmers of America
Lincoln School
Kenneth Parrett
Future Farmers National Organization
Iowa State College
Parrett
Bob Kleese
Jim Rich
Carl Yoder
Bob Havel
Alan Barclay
Wendell Rider
Junior College
Bill Chmelar
Donald Rich
Marriage license issued for Eldon Roth and Darlene Humston
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse for Eldon Leroy Roth of Mt. Pleasant and Darlene Grace Humston of Washington. The couple will carry mail from Washington to Sigourney daily via West Chester Xcote and Harper with rounds to start from Washington each morning and return from Sigourney in the afternoon.
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Court House
Eldon Leroy Roth
Mt. Pleasant
Darlene Grace Humston
Washington
Sigourney
West Chester
Xcote
Harper
Washington Post Office
Windstorms Hit Oklahoma Killing Thirteen and Injuring Sixty
Oklahoma officials report 13 dead and 60 injured after night windstorms that battered farm communities and hit the D-29 depot in Oklahoma City. Red Cross and patrol figures vary as storm area confusion complicates counts. At Tinker Air Force Base losses were smaller than a week ago, with 84 aircraft wrecked or damaged.
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United Press
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Red Cross
Patrol
Tinker Army Air Base
Tinker
Farm Tractor Mishap Injures Washington Youth
Harry Whittaker son of Mr and Mrs Martin Whittaker of Washington was injured Thursday when a tractor overturned pinning him beneath it. He was found by his brother after nine o clock and taken to University hospital Iowa City for examination. He suffered possible internal injuries and severe gasoline burns on his back and left side.
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Harry Whittaker
Martin Whittaker
Washington
University Hospital
Iowa City
Washington County Hospital
Harry
Roth
Davenporthursday
John
Washington Junior College
German POW escapees dwindled to a few in U S
Fort Devens Massachusetts officials report only 12 or 14 of more than 3000 German prisoners of war who escaped in America during World War II remain at large.
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Fort Devens
Mass
America
Easter Union Service Closes Winter Washington Series
Dr. Walter Scheuermann will preach Realizing Our Easter Faith at a final Methodist union service in Washington church. Choir and clergy from local churches participate. Holy Week services conclude with attendance urged.
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Walter Scheuermann
Methodist Church
Scheuermann
Washington
Indianola
Phillippi
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Thomas Polk
Christain
Nice
Admits Slaying Gets Life Term
Ivan Obel, 25, confessed to killing his companion Jess Rogers, 49, and setting the body on fire on a straw stack in Wisconsin. He pleaded guilty to first degree murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment at Waupun less than 24 hours after arrest. Obel was captured in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, and taken to Waupun by Grant County officials.
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Lancasthor
Wis
Ivan Obel
Jess Rogers
Waupun
Obel
Hazel Green
Arthur Kopp
Grant County
Immed
Eggers
Nebraska State Prison
Marble Tournament Set for Nine at Local Y M C A
The marble tournament planned for Saturday at the Y M C A will start at nine o'clock with divisions for under 12 and older players. All Washington boys may enter, not required to be YMCA members. Judges include Rev John Beiderwieden and others. prizes donated by Gambles Nicola Harmon and Chamberlin Bros Sport Shop include a bicycle light rocket knife marbles and snapshot picture frames. After the games all boys swim freely in the YMCA pool.
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Mr. Brown
Washington
Brown
Y.M.C.A
John Beiderwieden
Bill Shannon
Gene Tucker
Bob McFarlane
Gambles, Nicola and Harmon
Chamberlin Bros. Sport Shop
Cooler Weather Headed for Iowa in Coming Days
A mass of cool air was forecast to move into Iowa tonight and tomorrow, lowering highs from 6 to 42 across regions while northwest Iowa tops at about 35 degrees. Rain expected 0.25 to 0.5 inch. warmer weather returns Sunday and Monday, then cooler Tuesday. Previous highs included 76 at Council Bluffs and 35 low at Sioux City.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Easter Plans Highlight Washington Churches
Washington pastors and choirs outline Easter sermons and extended music programs for Sunday services. The union service features multiple denominations at the Methodist church, with sermons by Rev. Bleichwehl Gieselman Brubaker Beiderwieden and others. Cantatas and anthems underscore the theme of Easter across Baptist United Presbyterian and Lutheran churches. County observances include a sunrise service at Ainsworth United Presbyterian with Wayland Mennonite and Richer church youth participants.
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Washington
Methodist, United Presbyterian, Christian and
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Methodist Church
Paul K. Wells
Fred &. Miller
Lauren Brubaker
Fairfield
The
Presbyterian Church
George Kerr
United Presbyterian Church
W. J. Stevens
Christian Tabernacle
Paul H. White
Calvary Baptist Celurch
Milo J. Phillips
St. Paul's Evangelical & Reformed
Baptist Ehurch
Paul Thayer
Milo Sorden
Wayland Mennonite and Richer
Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church
Journal
Rainfall Report From Official Weather Observer
The official weather observer reported rainfall this morning with measurable depths and regional variations. Further data and expected showers are anticipated to continue through the day.
Union Leaders Miss Hearing On Soft Coal Strike
United Mine Workers boycott of a Truman fact finding board hearing opens as John L. Lewis and reps fail to attend. Judge Sherman Minton warns subpenas may follow. soft coal operators present to present their case. In Omaha CIO Packinghouse pickets arrested for trespassing on tracks into strikebound plants. total arrests reach 107 since yesterday.
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Washington
United Mine Workers Today
Truman
Federal Circuit
Sherman Minton
Factfinding Board
Lewis
Omaha
Neb
CIO
Washington Flying Club Joins National Aeronautics Group
The Washington Flying club met at city hall to discuss joining the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and to plan for the June Chamber of Commerce celebration. Preparations for acrobatic flying, a demonstration parachute jump, a breakfast flight, and prize events were outlined with a charter night set for April 7 and a stag party planned in the K C hall.
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Chamber of Commerce
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Washington Flying Club
Washington
K. C. Hall
Lester Woods
Jeans Party At City Hall Hosts Chaperones Tonight
Washington Youth Center invites all former chaperones and parents to Saturday eight o'clock Jeans party in the Legion rooms at City Hall with special entertainment and refreshments planned.
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Washington Youth Center
City Hall
Legion Rooms
Fall Rainfall Record For Washington Last Night
An overnight fall in Washington produced rainfall totaling .22 of an inch. The brief notes a light weather moment with measurable precipitation observed last night.
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Washington
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Seeseine Marsh
Regina Coeli
Werner
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FFA
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Red FE. Miller
Robert Nicola
Dr. Miller
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
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