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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1949

Page

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Await Call Of Meeting On Blockade

A Soviet source said Jacob A. Malik, U N delegate, awaits a call from Philip C. Jessup to convene a meeting on Germany agenda. They reportedly agreed in principle on lifting the Berlin blockade and discuss the Big Four ministers meeting in Paris.

New York Jacob A. Malik United Nations Philip C. Jessup Council of Foreign Ministers Germany Berlin Jessup Malik Paris Kremlin Russia

Fred L. Stewart to Retire as Hardware Store Manager

Fred L. Stewart announces retirement from active management of his hardware store on North Marion avenue after 55 years in Washington business. George C. Stewart, his son, will direct daily operations while Fred remains involved with customers. Stewart has led civic and church activities and chairs the National Bank of Washington board.

Fred L. Stewart Stewart Washington The National Bank of Washington YMCA United Presbyterian Church

Funeral services for Mrs Silas Caldwell held at local church

Funeral services for Mrs Silas Caldwell were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 30 PM in the Christian church with Rev T C Polk presiding. Robert Scranton sang a solo. Pallbearers were John Ganon Glenn Pratt Carl Schneider Jake Ernest Charles Anderson and Pat Swift. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with Jones funeral homes handling arrangements.

Silas Caldwell Christian Church T. C. Polk Robert Scranton John Ganon Glenn Pratt Carl Schneider Jake Ernest Charles Anderson Pat Swift Elm Grove Cemetery Jones Funeral Homes

Marriage license issued at courthouse to two residents

A marriage license was issued at the courthouse on Saturday to Keith Wikoff of Brighton and Marilyn Peiffer of Washington. It was the first license issued here since April 15.

Court House Keith Wikoff Brighton Marilyn Peiffer Washington

Dentist Dr. Humphrey marks 55th anniversary in Grand Junction

Long time Grand Junction dentist Dr. C. H. Humphrey observed his 55th anniversary in the community. A quiet celebration accompanied by the news that his brother, Dr. W. M., shares in the milestone, reflecting a family line in local dentistry.

C. H. Humphrey Grand Junction Humphrey W. M

Nationalists Halt Reds Near Shanghai in Heavy Battles

Nationalist headquarters report heavy fighting 20 miles west of Shanghai as a multi pronged push aims at Hangzhou. Communist forces attack Kunshan and Chingyangkang while Shanghai garrisons defend with artillery and concealed American made machineguns. Censorship limits details.

Shanghai Hangchow Chingyangkang Kunshan Chenyi

Humphrey Continues Practice After Sixty Years in Carroll

Veteran professional Humphrey remains active in Carroll,Kentucky area practice after six decades of service. He attributes longevity to dedication, patient trust, and ongoing learning while mentoring younger colleagues. The piece notes town support and a long career impact on local healthcare.

Humphrey Carroll

District Court Session Opens with Bank Case

Judge J G Patterson opened district court with the Marquette National Bank of Minneapolis versus Stutsman set to hear at 1 PM. Earlier this month he assigned the case. The morning saw routine court work and a divorce decree for Frances M Kephart from Rodney D Kephart with costs awarded to the action.

J. G. Patterson Marquette National Bank of Minneapolis Stutsman Patterson Frances M. Kephart Rodney D. Kephart

Rutledge Goes On Trial Today for Hotel Slaying

Dr. Robert Rutledge 27 of St Louis faces first degree murder charges in the December 14 fatal stabbing of Robert Hartman 29 an electrical engineer. Hartman’s body was found in a blood spattered hotel room December 15 and Rutledge was arrested later in St Louis. The trial opened with juror questioning as the defense objects to a question on unwritten law protecting marital sanctity.

Cedar Rapids Robert Rutledge St Louis Rutledge Robert Hartman St. Louis Hartman Children's Hospital Linn County J. E. Heiserman Anamosa

Mayor Salladay to Crown Wash ington May Queen on May 6

Mayor Ernest Salladay will preside over the coronation of Washington's May Queen on May 6 at 10:30 p.m. in a dance sponsored by the American Legion. The event precedes a floor show featuring JoAnn Wick, Pete Bo the flying fiddler, and the Betty and Herbert Osincups. S. W. Easter will be master of ceremonies. Three contestants lead in votes with Patricia Reed, Patricia Coakley, and Marilyn Miller each at 3,100 votes. Sharon Bence trails with 1,700 and Marjorie Kerr has 800. Virginia Messenger.

Ernest Salladay Washington American Legion JoAnn Wick Burlington School of Dancing Pete’ Bo Flying Fiddler Betty Herbert Osincup S. W. Easter

Funeral Tuesday for Mrs Meeks in Webster Iowa

Orval Meeks 48 of Webster IA died Saturday afternoon at Journey Hospital Federation. Funeral Tuesday at 2 in Jones Funeral Home with Dr Fred E Miller in charge. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Velma Kathryn Lemley born August 3 1900 Kalona daughter of John and Amelia Lemley. Survived by husband six sons three sisters five brothers and four grandchildren.

Orval Meeks Webster Iowa Washington Cfourney Hospital Federation Jones Funeral Home Fred E. Miller Elm Grove Cemetery Velma Kathryn Lemley Kalona John and Amelia Spenner Lemley Orval Weeks Riverside Weeks Christian Church Everette Leon Robert Ainsworth Buel Cedar Rapids Cecil Twin Falls Idaho Mark George Johnson George Geret Dora Smitt Winona Minn Frank Lemley Haskins Omer Fairfield Earl of Walter Hills Sam Kansas City

Jolas to Perform Concert at Fortnightly Club

Jacques Jolas, Cornell conservatory faculty pianist, will give a National Music Week concert at Lincoln School Thursday May 26, following a Fortnightly Club business meeting. He will perform with his wife Helen Elizabeth Jolas in a two piano number.

Jacques Jolas Conservatory Cornell College Lincoln Sehool Mr. Jolas Alsace-Lorraine Ricardo Cerretta Howard Brockway Teresa Carreno Isidor Phillip Paul Vidal Europe Juilliard Foundation of New York Jolas

Four Girls Withdraw From Contest Over Dance Ticket Votes

The other four girls nominated have withdrawn due to their work preventing participation. Votes for the girls are secured through the purchase of tickets to the dance.

Ruth Jugenheimer

Administration Abandons Plan For Repeal of Taft Labor Bill

Washington leaders signaled a retreat from full repeal of the Taft Hartley act offering a compromise likely preserving injunctive powers. Speaker Rayburn indicated support for a new substitute giving the president anti strike injunction authority and plant seizure in national welfare cases. He favored free speech guarantees for both sides and non communist affidavits while warning the bill would face strong labor opposition.

Washington Sam Rayburn Truman Rayburn House

Lovett Says Congress Must Declare War Over Atlantic Pact

Former Undersecretary of State Robert A. Lovett testified that the Atlantic pact does not authorize immediate troop action without a congressional war declaration. He argued presidential action would require Congress, rebutting claims of automatic emergency mobilization. Senators Van denberg and Donnell pressed the issue on potential Norway defense scenarios. Lovett noted the military could act only after Congress acts.

Robert A. Lovett Congress Norway Lovett Europe Senate Foreign Relations Committee Arthur H. Vandenberg U.S Sen Forrest C. Donnell Donnell U. S

Pressure Cooker Odor Control Tip

Pressure cooker tips to avoid stale odors suggest leaving lids slightly ajar when not in use. The advice extends to other cooking utensils to improve air flow and reduce lingering smells.

Des Moines Weather Forecast Warm Western Half

Sunny across the state with warmer weather in the western half this afternoon. Winds from the west are fairly strong and gusty at 15 to 20 mph. Highs reach 70 to 75. Clear tonight with lows 42 to 48. Tomorrow cloudier and warmer with a high of 78 to 82 and humidities low. Southerly winds 15 to 20 mph.

Des Moines

Pre School Health Round-Up Starts May Ninth in Washington County

Washington County Health Unit with the county medical society and school authorities sponsor a multi town Pre-School Health Round-Up from May 8 to May 19. Clinics run 1 to 3 pm in Kalona Lincoln Stewart West Chester Ainsworth Wellman Crawfordsville Brighton Riverside and Riverside St Marys with free dental vision and hearing exams and parent summaries for each child entering school next fall.

Washington County Washington County Health Unit Washington County Medical Society Riverside St. Mary's School Verne Moss Mary Agnesetta Farmer Crescent Valley Greenfield Oak Grove Yatton Towa Township

Three More Motorists Added To City Court Docket

The city police docket includes Dwayne Miller Darwin Clarence Cave Jr and Jay Boyd Logan after they paid fines for traffic violations May or Ernest Salladay warned that speeding and other violations continue to be prosecuted when caught. Miller paid 5 dollars and costs Cave 15 dollars and costs for speeding Logan charged with reckless driving.

Ernest Salladay Dwayne Miller Darwin Clarence Cave, Jr Jay Boyd Logan

Municipal Band to Appear in Concert

The Washington Municipal band presents its first concert of the season at eight o'clock Wednesday evening in Central Park. Sponsored by the Music Department of Fortnightly for National Music Week. Leader is Mrs. A. S. Smith. National Music Week committee members include Mrs. Esther Lipscomb, Miss Sara Pollock, and Mrs. Floyd Barnes.

Washington Municipal Central Park Music Department of A. S. Smith Esther Lipscomb Sara Pollock Floyd Barnes

Opening National Music Week With dual organ concert

Washington hosts a National Music Week opening concert at the Methodist church led by organist John Yousling with soprano Elouise R. Sorden and Ottumwa organist D J Neasham. The program featured a rare two organ rendition of Debussy Reverie and included explanations of the pipe organ’s history.

Washington John Yousling Elouise R. Sorden D. J. Neasham Ottumwa Club American Guild of Organists Iowa Debussey Yousling Neasham Lorden Music Company Yousting Sarden

U S dairy farmers lose millions yearly to Bangs disease

U S dairy farmers lose about a million dollars worth of milk annually due to brucellosis, known as Bangs disease, harming herd health and dairy production nationwide.

U. S

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