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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1951

Page

1

UN to study Western disarmament plan at UN

The United Nations Security Council committee voted 45 5 with six abstentions to begin debate Monday on a disarmament proposal led by the United States Britain and France. Dean Acheson will lead off the debate while Soviet delegate Jacob Malik condemned the move as a bid to marginalize Soviet plans and urged a fair hearing.

Varis United Nations United States Britain France U. S Dean Acheson

Bailey Jury Dismissed in Second Trial for Rape Case

In Columbus Junction, Roy Bailey, 27, faced a second trial in Louisa County District Court after one juror was found unqualified. The panel was dismissed by Judge Paul McCord following impaneling. The October trial ended with a hung jury after 25 hours of deliberation.

Columbus Junction Roy Bailey District Court Louisa County Paul McCord

Archie Miller Dies at Keota After Long Service

Archie W. Miller of Keota died Friday night after resigning from his 25 year post at the Keota school and a period as a hospital patient. Funeral plans are tentative, likely Tuesday afternoon in the school gym. A Social Security rep will be in Washington on Wednesday, November 21 to assist with claims and SSN applications.

Keota Archie W. Miller Miller Marsh Funeral Social Security Administration Burlington Iowa Washington Lews State Employment Office West Main Street

Aviation Film To Be Shown Monday Night

Aviation enthusiasts are invited to attend a film about aviation, focusing on the new B-29 bomber, shown Monday at 6 PM in St James social hall. Sponsored by the Washington Airport club, admission is free.

St. James Washington Airport Club

Funeral Sunday for Former Keota Woman

Funeral services for Mrs. A. Keiser of Amarillo Texas are set for Sunday afternoon at Marsh funeral home. The former Daniel Brier moved to Texas 30 years ago. Her Keota home became the Marsh facility. Survivors include a daughter. Burial will be in the Keota Cemetery where Mr. Keiser was buried earlier.

Keota A. Keiser Amarillo Texas Marsh Funeral Home Marietta Workman S. W. Easter Howard Hays Paul Thayer Charles McConnell

Missionary To Speak At Tabernacle Sunday

Mrs Lettie Lewis recently returned from leprosy work in New Hope Town Liberia West Africa will speak Sunday evening at 7 30 at the Christian Tabernacle The colony assists 592 of Liberia's leprosy population one fifth of the nation and has brought the Gospel to hundreds with its outreach

Lettie Lewis New Hope Town Liberia West Africa Christian Tabernacle

Delinquent Tax List Shrinks as Over 99 Percent Paid

Washington county taxes for 1951 show 99 plus percent collected. Of 1 457 916 30 total, 1 450 857 17 paid, leaving 6 959 18 delinquent. Delinquent funds plus past due taxes funded bonuses via a new half mill levy. next year’s taxes likely higher due to increased millage.

Washington County Journal Today Bill Howell Howell

Ridgway Charges Communists Slaughter UN Prisoners

Gen. Matthew Ridgway accused the Chinese of murdering UN war prisoners in Korea. An 8th Army report cited 1270 American deaths as likely exaggerated. Ridgway signaled a fuller statement Friday to clarify Ha nley figures amid denials from Peiping radio.

Tokyo Matthew GB. Ridgway United Nations Korea 8Th Army Supreme United Nations James Hanley Hanley the &Th Army Ridgway Ridgways Peiping Washington

Crawfordsville Masons to Confer Third Degree Tuesday

Members of the Crawfordsville degree team will be at the Washington Masonic temple Tuesday evening November 20 to confer work in the third degree. All Masons are urged to attend.

Crawfordsville Washington Masonic Temple

Unite For Freedom in Education Week Message

The piece questions parental efforts in child development and guidance during American Education Week. It argues that parental and community involvement determines home happiness, school efficiency, and the community’s moral tone and friendliness.

Davenport Mother Fights For Son's Defense Funds

The gray haired widow Mrs. Lorena McAdams 63 works to finance her son Clifford 28's defense after a circuit court found him guilty of larceny last Oct 30 in Princeton Illinois. She contends he was framed and criticizes his attorney for not presenting all facts. Watson of Cedar Rapids is charged in the same jewelry store robbery.

Davenport Lorena McAdams Clifford Princeton Ill McAdams Lloyd Watson Cedar Rapids Watson

Sioux City Lt Col Howard Stone Tops Davis Luncheon Guests

Lt Col Howard Stone of Sioux City visited Friday as a luncheon guest of his niece Mrs Tom Davis and her husband. Capt and Mrs Richard Stearns and their sons Mike and Bob, back from Germany, are visiting at the Davis home.

Howard Stone Sioux City Tom Davis Davis Richard Stearns Mike Bob Germany

Music Pupils Plan Season Ticket Sale

High school music pupils sell season tickets for five concerts. Chorus and band teams compete to sell the most as proceeds fund transportation to contests, the annual tour, letter awards, and equipment not covered by the education board. Concerts include two band, two chorus, and a May combined festival. December 4 vocal opener and December 20 band concert. other dates TBD. Tickets are $2.

Vocalsando Melvin Hill Robert Ferrell Vocal Music Board of Education

Mrs Charles Custer Admitted to Washington County Hospital

Mrs Charles Custer is again a patient in Washington county hospital, currently assigned to room 209.

Charles Custer Washington County Hospital

Humble Produce Marks End of Seven Years Anniversary

Jim and Neil Humble celebrate an anniversary week at Humble Produce and Hatchery. Since 1940 the business expanded from a small east building to a neighboring Carris Manufacturing site. They serve as Wayne Feed dealer and added new poultry processing equipment this June. The staff includes Cleve Haber, Mrs. Mildred Richardson, G. Neil, and Norman Humble.

Jim Neil Humble Humble Produce and Hatchery Carris Manufacturing Company Humbles Wayne Humble’s Neil C Jim Humble Cleve Haber Mildred Richardson G. Neil Norman Humble

UN proposes buffer zone and prisoner exchange for Korea

The United Nations would accept a buffer zone along the current front if the Communists agree to a war prisoner exchange and a formal armistice within 30 days. Fighting would continue during talks, with the battleline potentially becoming a provisional cease-fire if no final agreement is reached.

Vpanmunjom Korea United Nations

UN Troops Attack Kumsong Front In Korea Advance

United Nations forces attacked a nine mile front below Kumsong and pushed about two miles in six hours with light to moderate resistance and heavy hand to hand fighting on a hill. The drive marked the largest assault along the 135 mile front in recent weeks as UN commanders signaled possible armistice leverage.

STH Korea United Nations Kumsong Anmunjom

Fifty Arrested In Narcotics Raids

Federal agents and metropolitan police arrested 50 of the capital’s top heroin peddlers in a mass raid the first since a strict new anti drug law. Nearly 100 officers conducted the operation after five months of undercover work costing over 15000 dollars to build cases against distributors led by Boyd M. Martin who said many detainees were top men in the Washington area.

Washington U.S Treasury Boyd M. Martin

Baptist Church Centennial Observed With Special Homecoming Services

The First Baptist Church of Washington marks its 110th anniversary with Homecoming events on November 18. Rev. Karl Longefellow leads a 10:45 a.m. service delivering the anniversary sermon once held by Rev. Alfred Trenerry.

First Baptist Church of Washington Re. Karl Longefellow Alfred Trenerry Bonaparte Iowa Bannie de Oilvert Washington

Mrs Wilson speaks to Washington County Cancer Society

Mrs Anne Wilson of Mason City spoke at the Washington County Cancer Society meeting at Mrs Kenneth Patterson home. She showed two cancer films and announced a county projector will allow screenings for groups. District chairs listed for film requests and exhibit info. Education chair Mrs Paul Horak aided with refreshments.

Mrs. Wilson Cancer Society Anne Wilson Mason City Iowa Cancer Society Washington County Cancer Society Kenneth Atterson Washington Washington County Ethel Mae Henss Pat Swift KE. Db. Miller Robert Stephens Homer Porter A. K. Stoutner Paul Snyder Raymond Tell Carroll Steinbe Wilbur Thompson Archie Farrier Burke Mc“weedy Charles Beckman W. A. McGinnis Claude Kilgore Eugene Martin Joe Kos Charles Wiley William Crayne Phil Weldon Patterson Paul Horak Education

Judge Yoder Opens Town vs Oral Ulin Case Monday

Judge R G Yoder will open court Monday afternoon at 1 30 p m with the case of State of Town vs Oral Ulin. The jury case grew from charging the defendant with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Jurors will be selected Monday afternoon.

R. G. Yoder State of Town Oral Ulin

Truman Ready To Demand Government Cleanup

President Truman moves to purge officials with outside activities that taint the administration. He orders the resignation or dismissal of officials under congressional scrutiny, while insisting no illegal acts are proven. Donald Dawson, an administrative assistant, faces scrutiny for influence with RFC loan applicants.

Key West Fla White House Truman T. Lamar Ander Justice Department Ilegal Caudle Donalds. Dawson R.F.C

Women and girls drive bicycle market shift in 1958

The report shows rising female participation with more than 35 percent of bicycles sold in 1958 being in women and girls styles, up from a 20 percent share in 1933. This indicates a strong growth in female bicycle ownership and interest.

Des Moines Weather: Cold With Snow Flurries Then Warming

Des Moines Iowa forecast shows mostly cloudy conditions with cold temperatures and occasional snow flurries ending this afternoon. Highs reach 20 to 28 degrees with diminishing winds. Tonight remains mostly fair and cold with lows from 5 to 15 degrees. Sunday brings partly cloudy skies, slightly warmer highs of 30 to 35, and diminishing winds. Outlook calls for continued cloudiness and colder trends with more snow likely in north and east portions.

Des Moines Iowa

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