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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1946

Page

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Agreed On Political Truce Offer Between Truman And GOP

Washington November 12 UP Republican leaders accepted President Truman’s two year political truce with reservations and will hold series of meetings through December to shape a legislative program. GOP leaders foresee cooperation but will interpret a progressive concept of government in their own way. The process suggests no special session before January.

Washington Truman Carroll Reece Congress GOP Republican National Committee Senate House Trusman America Johnson United States

Ministers Attend Church Conference in Des Moines

Dr. George Kerr Dr. Fred Miller Rev. Trevelyn White Rev. Milo Phillips Rev. Thomas Polk and Rev. Robert Stahmer traveled to Des Moines this morning for a national convocation on The Church in Town and Country. The meeting aims to aid rural and small town churches and may include other pastors from county towns.

George Kerr Fred Miller Trevelyn White Milo Phillips Thomas Polk Des Moines Robert Stahmer Ainsworth

Industria Peace See As Possib

A Chicago report notes CIO members met to prepare a stance within two weeks on the nation s meat industry and labor policies. The discussion touched on price controls, production shifts, and the role of government agencies, with emphasis on maintaining stability and avoiding major upsets.

Chicago United Ac Rers Union CIO Civitan Ps John I

Hearing for 22 Bicycle Riders After Stop Sign Violation

Twenty two junior high pupils who passed a stop sign on West Washington will face a hearing before Mayor L. Lytle. Chief Haneker said they must leave their bicycles at city hall until the hearing, with fines likely for each offense. Additional violators will be held similarly.

West Washington Street L. Lytle Hancher Haneker

Admits Burglary at Summer Cottages

Eugene Fike, 14, held in Black Hawk county jail on charges of breaking and entering seven summer cottages on the Cedar River above Cedar Falls. He had been paroled to a county officer after pleading guilty in a related case involving Richard Hall, 15, who was tied to fires causing over 300000 in damage and later charged with theft.

Waterloo Iowa Navy Eugene Fike Black Hawk County Cedar River Cedar Falls Fike Eldora Richard Hall Hall

Armistice Observance Held in Central Park

A morning Armistice Day program in Central Park drew a good crowd for an outdoor ceremony. Everett Burham led a bomb display from the park corner at 10 55, followed by Taps by Jess Radda and Burham Jr. with assistance from McGaffeys and Atkinsons. Attorney Paul Shearer urged informed citizenship and democracy, with Legion speakers visiting schools for assemblies at 8.

Everette Burham Jess Radda Everette Burham, Jr Dave Gerald McGaffey Dale Marsh Atkinson Paul Shearer American Legion

Three Family Living Meetings This Week

Ruth Foster county home economist announces three Family Living meetings on Furniture Arrangement. homemakers will learn placing living room furniture to fit space and avoid crowding. Sessions: Wednesday Nov 13 English River township Mrs Raymond Benell. Thursday Nov 14 Jackson township Mrs E L Stewart. Friday Nov 15 Franklin township Mrs Orville Griggs.

Ruth Foster County Home Economist Raymond Benell English River Township E. L. Stewart Jackson Township Orville Griggs Franklin Township

Police report finds summer cottages at suspect’s home

Police said summer cottages were found at the suspect’s residence during a house search. No additional details were provided about the investigation or the individuals involved.

Four Automobile Accidents Reported In Local Area

Four crashes were reported to police and sheriff today. One collision near Crawfordsville involved a veering vehicle and a slipstream. a second side swipe west of Katona damaged two cars, one owned by Ralph Hesseltine and driven by Audrey Putman. Another sideswipe south of Wellman damaged two cars, none hurt. A south Crawfordsville crash on highway 218 left a passenger with a forehead cut. A final collision at East Second Street and North Fourth Avenue involved Arthur Harris and Mrs Rupert Am long with a licenseless driver, who paid a fine. no injuries. An electric pole was broken in the final crash.

Katona Ralph Hesseltine Audrey Putman Hesseltine William H. Leachner Wellman G Irwin England Crawfordsville Ronald Young Winfield Betty Hunter East Second Street North Fourth Avenue Arthur Harris Rupert Amlonge

Maytag Chief Sees No Immediate Price Change

Newton Iowa November 12 Fred Maytag president of Maytag Washing Machine Co says price controls likely will not affect the local made washing machine immediately. He urges dealers to sell at the recommended retail price and notes future prices depend on labor and materials.

Newton Iowa Fred Maytag Maytag Washing Machine Co Maytag

Poppy Sale Raises Over Eight Hundred Dollars Despite Rain

The V F W poppy drive last Saturday sold 2 666 poppies and raised 808 72 in total, not counting Brighton sales Saturday night. Top seller Patty Pehler moved 22 22 worth, followed by Billy Ward Nancy Pehler La Donna Bell and Stobby Ward. Helpers included LaVon Edwards Marcia Wilfey Rita Ahrens Margaret Ahrens Nancy Burham Patty Brook and others.

Brighton Patty Pehler Billy Ward Nanncy Pehler la Donna Bell Stobby Ward

U.S. Corn Crop Estimate Raised

The agriculture department increased the 1946 corn crop forecast to 2,388,672,000 bushels, up 4,672,000 from last month. It notes nearly all crops have benefited from favorable conditions with harvest nearly complete except for northern corn and southern cotton.

Washington U.P Agriculture Department Department

Armistice Day Events At City Hall Legion Rooms

Participants attended the Armistice dance at the Legion rooms in the city hall following the postwar banquet. The event included those who were present and additional attendees, marking a continuation of Armistice Day observances.

Legion Rooms

Marriage License Issued To Donald Judgers and Olive Harrington

A marriage license was issued at the courthouse to Donald Judgers of Hamilton Iowa and Olive Marie Harrington of Kn.

Court House Donald Hamilton Iowa Olive Marie Harrington Knville

Three Cars Rescue Woman From Snow Drift in Iowa

Mrs. Mark Hungerford sixty was stuck in a hip deep snowdrift while walking to a neighbor’s house near Sioux City Iowa. She shouted for an hour before help arrived as a police car and an ambulance became mired. A third car pulled her to safety.

Sioux City Iowa Mark Hungerford

Hungerford Hospital Recovery Shocks Community

Hospital reports indicate Hungerford is recovering after a sudden health issue. Family and local officials express concern while medical staff provide updates on her condition and treatment plan.

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