Riots spread as communists strike hits 14 Italian cities
The United Press reports Rome faced confusion from a general transport strike while outbreaks spread to Cremona Verona Milan Florence Foggia and Cagliari. Police and Carabinieri reinforced central squares as clashes injured and killed several amid attacks on right wing papers and political HQs.
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United Press
Rome
Italy
Marseille
Frances
Moscow
Cremona
Verona
Milan
Florence
Foggia
Cagliari
Olice
Carabineri
Madrigal Singers to Perform at Local Church Hour
Wesleyan Singers from Iowa Wesleyan College directed by Prof Will Harris join the Local Church Sunday Hour of Happiness at the Presbyterian church. The program features sacred choral and solo pieces with nursery care and a Scripture sermon as part of the hour.
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Presbyterian Church
Iowa Wesleyan College
Will Harris
Washington Church
Hunting accident fatal near Marshalltown Iowa
Norman Baer aged 13, son of Mrs. Wylma McKnight, Marshalltown, died from a shotgun wound suffered while pheasant hunting south of Marshalltown. The incident occurred during a helper near the town on the night of November 15.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Norman Baer
Wylma MckKnight
Here
Funeral services for Julia H McKevitt at St James Church
Funeral services were held this morning for Julia H McKevitt at St James Catholic Church conducted by Rev H J Corcoran. The body was taken to Lincoln Hill for burial in Holy Cross cemetery. Pallbearers named were Clifford Campbell Hubert Walker Rollie Miller Dennis Flynn George Flynn and Mae Dougall.
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Julia H. McKevitt
St. James Catholic Church
H. J. Corcoran
Lincoln
Hill
Holy Cross Cemetery
Clifford Campbell
Hubert Walker
Rollie Miller
Dennis Flynn
George Flynn
Mae Dougall
Farm Labor Show Coming on Dec 6
The Washington Chamber of Commerce and Washington County Farm Bureau co sponsor plan a US Iowa Farm and Home labor saving show in Washington on December 6. Presented by Iowa State College extension service the event tours 34 Iowa towns and will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Washington High School gym with no admission charge inviting farm families and rural groups.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Washington County Farm Bureau
Iowa Farm and Home Labor
Washington
Leo Sturgeon
Agriculture Extension Service
Iowa State College
Washington High School
G. I
County roads get grading contract in Ames
Supervisors report start on preliminaries for grading two farm to market roads in Washington county. Johnson Construction of Sioux City awarded the $53,850.69 contract, with Leon James as superintendent. Work includes clearing brush and culvert construction on Havre to Crawfordsville and Dublin to Keokuk county line routes, aiming for spring earth moving.
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County Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Ames
State Highway Commission
Havre
Crawfordsville
Dublin
Keokuk County
Johnson Construction Company
Sioux City
Fayette County
Leon James
Jones
Havre-Crawfordsville
Sehmitt & Hanson Company
Winfield
Dublin Road
Highway Commission
Board of Supervisors
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Education Week Highlights Education's Global Role
Dr. Hew Roberts of Iowa State University told a Washington high school audience that education can address state national and international problems. He stressed that despite progress many under privileged still lack adequate schooling and noted democracy teaching and democratic methods reaching Japan and Germany. The talk followed by student musical numbers and parent-teacher sessions at the high school.
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Hew Roberts
College of Education
Iowa State University
Washington
Roberts
Japan
Germany
Farming Exhibit Promises Wide Range of Practical Ideas
The notice touts a forthcoming event addressing farming and home making topics. It highlights weed control, livestock feeding labor saving methods, milkins procedure, forage handling, kitchen efficiency, storage, water and sewer systems, and farmstead design. It notes 17 lava exhibits with full scale and miniature models and Iowa State college agricultural films shown alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Riverside Health Unit Immunization Schedule
The Riverside immunization clinic offers second doses of diphtheria toxoid at 1 49 TM on Wednesday November 19 at St Mary’s school Riverside. Those with no takes from smallpox vaccination should return. A Washington child health conference will be held November 15 from 1 15 to 3 45 pm at the health unit office. several appointments are open. call 4838.
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Riverside
St. Mary’s School
Washington
Health Unit
Orders Electric Blanket in Britain Conn
A local manufacturer in Britain orders an electric blanket for shipment to Connecticut as part of a cross country supply move. The brief item notes trade ties and ongoing industrial activity.
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Britain
Conn
Aid to China debated as Truman to decide
Senate leader Vandenberg left the decision on emergency aid to Chiang Kai-shek to President Truman. Walter Judd urged immediate U S military aid to China to counter communists, while the Senate committee moved toward rapid passage of a $597 million emergency aid bill for France Italy and Austria.
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Washington
Senate
Arthur H. Vandenberg
China
Truman
Vandenberg
Chiang Khai-Shek
Nouse
U S
Walter H. Judd
Minn
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
France
Italy
Austria
Senate Republican Party Committee
Embalmers Union Threatens Strike in New York
The embalmers union of Greater New York warned it would strike unless undertakers met wage and hour demands. They seek a wage increase and a shorter work week from 57 to 48 hours.
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New York
Fer
Greater New York
Reach Agreement Ends Imminent Telephone Strike in Iowa
Iowa Continental Telephone Co and its workers union have reached a settlement averting an immediate strike. Arbitrators were to issue a final decision today as both sides anticipate a full settlement announcement soon. Union members had voted for a strike if negotiations failed.
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Iowa Continental Telephone Company
Bishop Brashares to Speak at Washington Methodist Church
Sunday morning service at Washington Methodist Church will feature Bishop Brashares delivering a talk on the theme Christ in This Crisis.
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Brashares
Washington Methodist Church
Christ
Sioux Indian orders electric blanket, tirer reports
A report states that a firm received an order from a Sioux Indian of South Dakota for an electric blanket. The brief item notes the client’s identity as a Sioux and the product ordered.
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Tirer
South Dakota
Storm Disrupts Communications Across Iowa
A heavy snowfall disrupted communications and made highways hazardous across Iowa. Snow depth reached seven inches in Marshalltown, six in Audubon, five in Mason City and Atlantic, with two to three inches in Spencer Des Moines Davenport and Sioux City. Northwestern Bell reported wires down between Ames and Des Moines and 840 miles of line broken isolating 34 small towns, the largest outage in Waverly. About 200 workers were restoring service with expected resumption by tonight barring sleet. Damages were estimated from 50 000 to 400 000 dollars.
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United Press
Iowa
Marshalltown
Audubon
Mason City
Atlantic
Weather Bureau
Spencer
Des Moines
Davenport
Sioux City
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Ames
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Waverly
Bremer County
Swartzendruber Sues Over Turkey Farm Partnership
Herman G. Swartzendruber filed suit in district court against Samuel C. Rodgers and others seeking specific performance of a partnership contract for a turkey farming venture started in November 1944. He also requests a receiver to seize remaining partnership property, adjudication of his lien, judgment on notes, and general and equitable relief plus court costs. Attorneys listed are D. Morrison Jr of Washington and T. R. Adams of Wellman.
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Clerk of District Court
Herman G. Swartzendruber
Samual C. Rodgers
Swartzendruber
Rodgers
D. Morrison, Jr
Washington
T. KR. Adams
Wellman
Knights of Pythias Hold Meeting on Hospital Benefit Plan
The Knights of Pythias lodge chaired by acting chancellor commander W. Ek Howell discussed adopting a hospital benefit association for Iowa. A second reading is set for Nov 17 and a third reading plus vote for members on Nov 24 with grand secretary R R Hirbs in attendance.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
W. Ek. Howell
Hospital Benefit Association For the Domain of Iowa
R. R. Hirbs
Washington YWCA and the Community Chest
The Washington YWCA outlines its mission to foster fellowship among women and girls based on Christian ideals. President Dade Shearer and secretary Mrs Charles Wilson lead efforts, with Dorothy Brauninger coordinating a 18-25 business women group and weekly meetings beginning November 25.
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Y ¥ Ywca
Washington
Jesus
Dade Shearer
Charles’ Wilson
The
YWCA
Iowa
Dorothy Brauninger
Plan for Housing Program in 1948
About twenty business and professional leaders met at city hall to form a building corporation aimed at easing Washington's housing shortage. Henry B. Bailey was authorized to draft papers. a board will be named soon. Aimed to launch a citywide housing program in 1948 with further meetings scheduled.
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Washington
Henry B. Bailey
Camp Fire Girls Leader Visits Washington
Mrs. John Battin executive director of Camp Fire girls Cedar Rapids will meet Camp Fire groups in Washington Tuesday. She will confer with PTA presidents at elementary schools then lead a 1:30 training session for leaders and mothers of Camp Fire and Blue Bird girls in the Community room of the Y.
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John Battin
Cedar Rapids
Camp Fire Girls
Washington
YWCA Sponsors and Community Chest Campaign Details
Four direct sponsors support the YWCA board with three from its ranks. The YWCA room hosts frequent small gatherings. Women received woodworking training supervised by Mrs. Fred Longer. Chair caning and furniture refinishing involved 36 women. Funds from the Community Chest drive starting Nov 24 will support YWCA programs.
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YWCA
Fred Longer
The
MacArthur Letter Fuels 1948 Campaign Talk in Milwaukee
General Douglas MacArthur signals possible run for president while urging more leadership and less direction. Wisconsin delegates at a MacArthur for president conference hear his Sept. 10 letter stressing restoring the people’s voice in politics and economics.
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Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Plankington Hotel
Wisconsin
MaccArthur
America
Lansing Hoyt
Joseph Choate
Los Angeles
California
Choate
Republican Party
White House
Joe Duea’s Steer Wins at Waterloo Show
Jesmond Iowa farmer Joe Duea who once taught at a junior high and coached basketball in Washington wins top honor with a 970 pound steer at the Waterloo Meat Animal show. His cattle rising on Belnend farm have earned him continued livestock honors including a prior grand champion title in Chicago two years earlier.
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Joe Duea
Jesmond
Iowa
Washington
Belnend
Waterloo
Mr. Duca
Chicago
Weather Turns Warm Then Snow Slush Covers Washington
Warm night gave way to a rain storm that turned to snow, leaving walks and pavements in Washington covered with slush.
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Washington
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Dick Dare
Bob Chabal
Rob Thompson
Dorothy Walker
Arlene Knapp
Barbara Dare
Betty Logan
Marilyn Caldwell
Marie Davis
Richard ‘Tweeten
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Claireavis
Harry Duensing
Neill Kumble
Franklin Stout
Wernet
Itider
Judd
Bishop Chas. W. Brastiares
Reuther
UAW
United Auto Workers
Walter Reuther
Atlantic City
N. J
Richard Gosser
R. J. Thomas
Emil Mazey
John W. Livingston
Richard Leonard
International
Telehone Company
Washington Ywca
Community Chest
Anna Scott
Speidel
Boyd Stephens
YMCA
Sacred Heart
Rayburn Davis
Lincoln School
Chamber of Commercce
Fred Downing
Chamber
Ywca Board
Phy
Milwaukee
Hoyt
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