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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1948
Page
3
This wartime era commentary notes a threatened Freedom Train schedule due to a railroad strike and questions Henry Wallace's candidacy. It cites Red May Day events, rising anti communist sentiment, and predicts possible Taft-Hartley amendments as voters tire of labor strife in an election year.
Bloomfield residents recall long discussions on establishing a community chest fund. The recurring obstacle to the plan has left the city open to various organizations seeking funds, raising concerns about background and purpose.
Jim Turner, age 73, has trapped along Crooked Creek and nearby rivers for 57 years. Once dozens of traps per season were common, now limits restrict catches and open seasons shrink. He recalls mink as the prized quarry and notes prices rise, though hunting pressure and younger trappers increase competition.
A reader recalls a 1900s county effort urging township residents to name farms and bind the results into a booklet mailed to participants. The project reportedly used high pressure tactics, including a $10 charge, prompting some to refuse or fear penalties.
Washington Y M C A urges cautious water use with ten safety commandments to reduce drowning. Artemas Brown leads a free Learn to Swim campaign May 31 to June 5 for children eight and older, with separate boys and girls schedules and beginner tests.
The reminiscence recalls farm days with Ruby and the driving pair Nip and Tuck the mules. The author notes the pair ran like scared cats when upset and were often uneasy, leaving a memorable impression of farm life.
Warner Bros. presents a special return showing of The Fighting 69th at the Fox Theatre today and Thursday led by James Cagney Pat O'Brien and Dennis Morgan. The film chronicles the New York 69th Regiment from Civil War roots to World War I with the Rainbow Division in 1918.
Director Otto Preminger was drenched during a rain scene on the Daisy Kenyon set at Fox. Between takes he advised co stars Dana Andrews and Henry Fonda, then joked about the incident calling it a damp mistake.
Final scores of all city league bowlers in the individual handicap tourney held at city hall were released today. Teams are now in the team tournament to close the season. individual results list top finishers and scores from the event.
Orville Deibert Spencer born September 30 1889 in Clinton Illinois was the son of J Bo and Anna Spencer. He married Gladys Daw on March 3 1912 and they had a daughter Mrs Orville Foss of Mr Pleasant. He resided on a farm north of Salem with his wife and daughter. Surviving are Gladys Spencer the widow, daughter Mrs Orville Foss and three grandchildren Delbert Beverly and Sandra Foss. Also three brothers Blake Spencer Crawfordsville Berlin Cedar Rapids and Melvin Long Beach California along with many nieces and nephews.
ROUND GROVE May 10. Community women meet at Haskins church basement to clean and socialize. In Highland township a homemakers group from Oregon township attends. Miss Foster presents lesson, Merle and Larry Colton, Skubal brothers, and Lloyd Enke ship hogs to Chicago for Thursday market. Mary Leanne, a new baby girl, arrived at county hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Colton. Denny and Tracey Colton visit grandparents near Winfield. The Dean Zachs family hosts, with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Whetstine as guests. rain dampens turnout.
Funeral services were conducted at Stevens Funeral Home in Salem with interment in Ainsworth cemetery. Rev. Leo Jeambey officiated as pallbearers Guy Miller Harry Cooper Everett Mendenhall Marcellus Cooper Bob Heise and Chauncey Wilmeth served.
Notices list numerous meetings and activities across clubs churches and community groups. Events include PTA talks at school H H club and Catholic Daughters meetings at various halls, plus women’s clubs social hours and potlucks. Several chapters of Masons Eastern Star Daughters of Union Veterans and Rainbow Girls schedule gatherings with times and locations.
The Iowa State Board of Education named Carl F. Gernetazky to succeed Leslie F. Hays as superintendent of the state school for the blind in Vinton and confirmed 14 University of Iowa faculty appointments. The board also heard protests over a 25-year ban on political addresses at state institutions, with no decision until after the June 7 primary.
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