House backs cuts in naval funds amid coordination dispute
Washington May 20 congressional mood focuses on trimming the navy and marine corps appropriation by 126 million dollars a 10 to 12 thousand manpower drop. Rep Albert Thomas argues the cut would force 70 000 sailors and 12 000 marines out as John Taber urges better armed forces coordination amid a pending unified defense proposal. A Senate readiness session on defense unification was postponed due to lack of attendance.
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Ward Store Here Last 18 Years
Montgomery Ward and Company marks its 18th year in business at the Washington store opened May 18. First manager W. T. Peterson built a multi department operation now employing 37 locals led by Walter Friedman and assistant Sam Simmering. A 57 name roster includes Opal E. Baker Helen Bennett Ida Berdo and many others across hardware furniture wear shoes and appliances.
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Jerry J. Johnson
Wanda M. Jones
Nellie M. Junkin
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Charles R. Larkey
Lene M. Linckey
Bob E. Lowe
Elmer L. MicFadden
Esther M. Powers
Leona M. Reschly
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Samuel C. Simmering
Leon Stone
Bertha M. Sutherland
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Dorothy E. Turnipseed
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Clara A. Falk
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Naomi E. Sheeiz
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Transport Pupils By Bus In Lincoln Play Day
Pupils from Stewart and Lincoln schools join a play day at Lincoln school. Bee Line manager Merton Ephriam, whose son attends Stewart, offers free bus transport across town. Children ride to the event instead of walking.
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Martha Truman Reported Holding Her Own
Mrs. Martha Truman mother of President Harry S Truman was reported today to be about holding her own, according to medical updates published in the edition.
Miss Wombacher 88 Taken Today
Louise Wombacher Sr died at 4 40 this morning at her home 1 West Main street after a month of failing health and two weeks of serious decline. Funeral set for 9 30 Thursday at St James Catholic church with burial at Elm Grove cemetery. Rosary tonight at Sherman’s funeral home. Born Feb 18 1859 near West Chester she spent her life in Washington county and 45 years in Washington. Survived by many nieces and nephews including Rose Dautremont Riverside and J L Swift Manchester with numerous Dautremont Swift relatives listed.
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Demand Ending Sugar Rationing
Senators McCarthy and Bricker introduced a bill to end sugar rationing immediately, though inventory controls by the agriculture secretary may continue. They cite a sugar surplus and note rationing is set to end October 31 under current law.
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President Truman's Mother Shows No Immediate Change
GRANDVIEW MO May 20 After a restless night Mrs Martha E Truman 94 mother of the president spent an hour and a half in her rocking chair and Dr Wal lace Graham said she was just about holding her own The family noted no improvement in her grave condition and the president visited from his hotel headquarters at 6 30 am reporting his mother had sort of a bad night He later spoke with Miss Mary Jane Truman and found her breakfasted and delighted to see him
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Prall and Schroeder Buy Sigourney Shoe Store
John A. Schiltz sells the 5. and S. Shoe store in Sigourney to Art Prall of Washington and Marty Schroeder of Williamsburg. Tix business continues under the 8S. and . Shoe name. Interior redecorated. Schroeder worked in Sigourney. Prall has 24 years in footwear. Families plan to move to Sigourney once housing and school issues are settled. Frank A. Turner stays with the firm.
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Wisconsin Senator Seeks Immediate Bank Hearings on Bill
A Wisconsin senator said he will ask the banking committee to hold hearings on his bill immediately. He urged swift action to push the measure forward.
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Rev A M Malcolm of Albia Dies After Long Illness
Funeral services for Rev. A. M Malcolm of Albia were held at the Lewis funeral home at 2 20 this afternoon with burial in Albia. He died Sunday morning in an Albia hospital after a long illness. He served as pastor of the Associate Presbyterian church in Albia for many years and preached at the Washington Associate Presbyterian church on several occasions. Surviving are his wife a son and a daughter.
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M Gugin Service Planned for Wellman Postmaster
Funeral services for Harris Dickson MacGugin 60 Wellman postmaster will be held Wednesday at 2 PM in the Methodist church. Burial is in Elm Grove cemetery Washington. He died Sunday from a sudden illness and leaves a wife Annetta Gardner and three sisters. He was born July 11 1887 in Washington and later ran a Wellman drug store before becoming postmaster in 1932.
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Red Brick Names Highlighted in Local Feature
Lee Goodlander Red Brick Richard Koenig and Red Brick Dorothy Anderson are featured alongside Spread Eagle in a local profile noting community roles and recent projects. The piece underscores their contributions and connections within the neighborhood.
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Washington Council Okays Pomona Pump Purchase
The Washington city council approved buying a Pomona pump from Fairbanks Morse for the new well, at 8,140 dollars, with installation within two weeks. The Thorpe Well Co of Des Moines presented the plan, while a prior contract for another pump had lingered unreleased.
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Agreement Is Believed For Distant Disarmament Accord
United Press reports Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko outlined Moscow’s stance on atomic control and world disarmament. He said an international convention prohibiting atomic arms is needed, while arguing the United States must destroy its stockpile first and opposing unlimited international inspector powers and international control of atomic plants.
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Patriotic Program at St James School Honors Veterans
A 10:30 a m patriotic program was held at St James School featuring music and patriotic selections by pupils. Local veterans groups were represented with brief speeches by Mrs L R Baker Mrs Floyd Letts D A R Mrs Joe Wehr VFW Auxiliary Robert Day American Legion and Catharine Swift American Legion Auxiliary.
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