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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1949

Page

2

Andrew Whiting Home From Camp Moses Lake Leave

Crawfordsville May 17 Andrew Whiting stationed at Camp Moses Lake Washington returned home for a 30 day leave. His brother Charles Whiting came for the weekend due to their grandmother Mrs W A Whiting's death.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Andrew Whiting Camp Moses Lake Washington Charles Whiting W. A. Whiting Kenneth Beenblossom Clarence Hering Viola Anda Dorothy Orris Columbus Junction Oren Harrell Douglas Wiley Leona Rath Des Moines Hollis Whiting H. A. Whiting Tony Yohe Chris Hartley T. Carlyn Weeber Iowa City Don Barnes Cedar Rapids Robert Miller Pella

Mrs Adah Peterson Visits Fairfield Friend

Mrs Adah Peterson has gone to Fairfield to visit a few days with Mrs O J Sims.

Adah Peterson Fairfield O. J. Simons

Boy shoots umpire after call at New Orleans game

In New Orleans a 16 year old, Douglas James Ordes, accused of lashing with a knife after an umpire ruled a play out, returned with a pistol and shot the umpire in the stomach. The 28 year old William Pigrenet restrained the youth during the incident.

New Orleans Douglas James Ordes William Pigrenet Ordes Pigrenet

Benner Tea Company Welcomes 5000 at Burlington Open House

More than 5000 visitors toured the new Benner Tea warehouse in Burlington as company officials reported. Milton E. Sandell, president, said he was gratified by the turnout and noted that all 28 towns with stores were represented. He added officials hope visitors enjoyed the building tour.

Benner Tea Company Burlington Milton E. Sandell

Willing Workers in Meeting at Tracys

Brighton May 16 The Willing Workers farm bureau club met at Mrs. R. H. Tracy home. Community updates include bereavement in Brighton with Roy and Mrs Carlson called to Salina after Tilford Peter Johnson's death. Local school staff connections noted and various visits around town.

Edna Crile Brighton Willing Workers Farm Bureau Club R. H. Tracy Roy Carlson Salina Lamansky Kate Snyder Ray Conrad Cresco Richard Conrad Waterloo Lester Willey Washington T. B. Davison Carrie Godwin Fairfield Raymond Coop Harold Coop Dean Stannard Clay Lee Emery

Brightest MLB Park Brings New Floodlight System

Briggs Stadium, home of the Detroit Tigers, unveils an advanced lighting system. It uses 1,328 L-69 floodlights with 1500-watt lamps and 58 L-83 lamps at 1000 watts, delivering about 200 foot candles. Eight steel towers rise 120 feet above the field to support the lighting.

Briggs Stadium Detroit Tigers

Corn Cobs Provide Feed Value for Cattle and Meat Quality

The cob of the corn carries definite feed value for cattle. Wasted feed means wasted corn and resources. Corn cobs are worth half their weight in shelled corn for fattening steers to the choice grade.

The Little Spool Crib and a Baby’s Quiet History

A family recalls the antique spool crib that moved upstairs for Harriet the first girl baby in 18 years. The writer reflects on past children who slept there, a childhood home on Seneca, and the fragile world future generations face, ending with a hopeful, prayerful note.

George Harriet Seneca Nancy Polly Steve Teddy Turk Rascal Fanny Mary Ted Marv

Picket Clears At Bendix Plant In South Bend

The CIO United Automobile Workers ended the Bendix aviation plant picket, allowing 1 600 non striking office workers to return. Yesterday the line had expanded from 60 to 400 amid a clash when six pickets tried to block 26 plant police from entering. No disorder occurred today and local officers were not present.

South Bend Ind CIO United Automobile Workers Union Bendix Aviation Sheriff's Deputies

Hospital Admits and Dismissals List

Admitted yesterday are Mrs. Everette Coffman of North English for medical reasons and Mrs. Dale Fuhr of Washington for surgery. Dismissals today include Mrs. Oren Harrell of Crawfordsville, Billa Warren Ainsworth, and Mrs. Charles Meeks of Brighton.

Everette Coffman North English Medical Dale Fuhr Washington Surgical Oren’ Harrell Crawfordsville Billa Warren Ainsworth Charles Meeks Brighton

Ford Strike Continues as Talks Resume at Ford

About 196000 Ford workers remain idled as negotiators resume discussions over alleged assembly line speed ups. Federal conciliator Arthur C. Vint may attend to learn facts but plans no formal government mediation. John Bugas heads Ford negotiations with CIO United Auto Workers officials as the union rejects Ford’s square deal proposal.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Arthur C. Vint Viat John Bugas United Auto Workers Ford

Wedding couple honored at United Presbyterian Church

Mrs. Art Duensing helped at the reception after the wedding of Derla Martin and Robert McLaughlin at the United Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon. Mr. McLaughlin presented his bride with the engagement ring that had belonged to his mother.

Art Duensing Derla Martin Robert McLaughlin United Presbyterian Church McLaughlin

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