Giants Take Opening World Series Game In Bizarre Scoring
The New York Giants defeat the Yankees 5 1 in the opening World Series game at Yankee Stadium. Don Mueller is sidelined by an ankle sprain. outfielder is not available for the series. The game features Allie Reynolds for New York and Dave Koslo for the Giants.
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Fuhr and Cochran Mark Fifth Anniversary As Partners in Grocery
Dale Fuhr and Joe Cochran celebrate five years as Fuhr and Cochran proprietors of a local grocery. They previously worked at Benteco and Pigaly Wigely in management roles. A store rebrand from Piggly Wigely to Fuhr and Cochran occurred last year with new dairy, fruit, vegetables, and deep freeze fixtures.
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Sixth Anniversary At South End Grocery
Swanson's South End grocery marks its sixth anniversary as a modernized self service market known as the little store. Mr Swanson bought the business in 1945 from Ed J Blatter and runs the operation with his wife assisted by Doug Reed and Roger Hazen.
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Higher Parcel Post Rates Take Effect Nationwide
The Washington post office reports new parcel post rates from 33 to 50 percent starting October 1, with complete details available at the post office. The increase, granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission in May on a petition by Postmaster General Donaldson, affects all classes except books. First and second class and air mail rate actions are pending.
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Divorce Petition Filed by Doris Darby
Doris Joann Darby files for divorce from Wilbur Jay Darby claiming marriage on December 24 1949 and a minor daughter Shirley Kay born March 26 1951. She seeks custody past child support and permission for either party to remarry within one year.
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Nugent Buys Hotel Washington in Washington DC
Eugene Nugent, mayor of Wapello, confirms purchase of Hotel Washington from H. B. Sowden. He will take possession on October 14 and resign as mayor effective November 1. The building housing the National Bank of Washington remains separate. Nugent plans to move to Washington when housing found and continues daily commutes from Wapello.
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Maytag Drops Out of Iowa Governor Race
Former State Senator Fred Maytag, president of the Maytag Company, says he will not seek the Iowa governor's nomination. He had been viewed as a potential candidate alongside Lt Gov William Nicholas Mason City and Attorney General Robert L Larson. He cites continuing focus on business and a decision made two years ago not to pursue a full-time political role.
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Meat Controls Will Stay, Says Truman
President Truman announced that meat controls will remain under price regulation and that the Office of Price Stabilization would enforce the rules. He said all federal agencies would cooperate in the enforcement drive against violators.
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1948 Payroll Claim on 1916 Federal Debt
A 1948 payroll for steel wage earners reportedly would have funded the national debt from 1916 nearly twice over.
Albert G. Greiner Keota Killed In Highway Crash
Albert G. Greiner of Keota died in a highway crash near Horner. Mrs Lucinda Griffith Geyer 81, died in Wellman. Funeral services held in Wellman Methodist Church with burial at Wellman cemetery. Surviving children include Wilbur George John and others. many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Hew Roberts to Speak at Ainsworth Open House Meeting
Prof Hew Roberts director of adult education at Iowa State University will headline the October 10 open house and teachers reception in the new Ainsworth gymnasium community center. Roberts, who has spoken to about 190 towns since 1943, arrives from a sheep farm in Australia. Refreshments follow. event aims to attract 200 attendees with broad community involvement.
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Funeral Rites Set For Albert G. Greiner In Keota
Albert G. Greiner 54 a Keota businessman was killed in a Wednesday auto accident two miles east of Harper. Funeral services are set for Saturday at St Marys Catholic Church Keota with burial at the nearby cemetery. Survivors include wife Elsie two daughters and eight sons along with brothers sisters and grandchildren. The Marsh funeral home handles arrangements.
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Board Seeks New Football Coach After Steeg Resigns
Washington school board searches for a new football coach to replace Edger Steeg whose resignation takes effect at season end. Supt. M. M. Schell warns recruitment is difficult with scheduling needs and required teaching qualifications under Iowa law. The board plans to stay with the Little Six conference.
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Funeral services for Murray C Smylie held at Jones funeral home
Funeral rites for Murray C. Smylie were conducted at 2 PM Wednesday by Dr C Raymond Reed at Jones funeral home with Masonic graveside services at Elm Grove. Pallbearers named were Sam Munson Charles Wiley Harold Anderson Tom Gerdes Charles Custer and Scott Wilcox. Lights The Way Ordinary firefly light has a usual strength of one fortieth candlepower.
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Congress Votes 73 Million for Houses Budget
The House and Senate approve 73.805 million dollars to operate Congress through June 30, delaying final action on a multi billion defense and foreign aid package. The defense appropriation of 57.26 million and the 7.4834 billion foreign aid bill are deferred, with expected votes forthcoming.
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Inspect Mudguards For Rust To Preserve Value
Regular checks of both surfaces of automobile mudguards help spot rust. Constant exposure to water dust and stones wears the guards and painted surfaces prevent rust while maintaining appearance and resale value.
Truman Reveals Soviet A Bomb Explosion Within Days
President Truman disclosed at a news conference that the United States learned of the Soviet Union's second atomic explosion within the last ten days. He noted the Sept. 24 executive order on civilian security was not influenced by the Russian test and said there is no proven connection. He warned uncertainty remains whether the new tests raise the risk of World War III.
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Oxford man and Riverside woman wedlicence issued
Ward J. Saxton of Oxford and Mary E. Rice of Riverside obtained a marriage license from the Clerk of Court office today in a routine civil filing.
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Truman urges publishers to guard military secrets
President Truman told publishers and radio newsmen to withhold military secrets despite sources, citing that 95 percent of U.S. secret information is public. He defended a Sept. 24 order restricting security data, said misrepresentation exists, and called for responsible disclosure without censorship.
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Overseas Christmas mail urged to reach servicemen abroad
Postmaster O J Brown urged residents to mail Christmas packages to servicemen and civilian employees overseas early. Packages should be mailed between October 15 and November 15 for timely delivery, securely wrapped and properly addressed. Air mail cards to overseas destinations may be sent as late as December 1.
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Kiwanis Club Holds Wiener Roast at Sunset Park Pavilion
Washington Kiwanis members and families gathered for a Wednesday wiener roast at the new Sunset park pavilion. Committee organizers were Dr. M. L. Smith Dr. Wendell Shaffer and Virgil Wittmer with helpers Robert Muench and Tom Robb assisting.
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Few More Couples Urged to Join VFW Dancing Club
Young married couples are urged to join the newly formed dancing club sponsored by the VFW post. Only 16 more couples are needed to reach the 14 couple limit. The first dance is Friday October 5 at 6 00 PM in the VFW hall. Membership requires no VEW affiliation and tickets will be sold Friday night if the 100 couple maximum is not reached.
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Wessler Petitions Guardian for Defendant in Property case
Rudolph G. Wessler asks the court to appoint a guardian of the property for Hulda E B Wessler. The petition states the defendant owns about $1,000 in care fixtures and is a patient in a mental hospital.
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Weather Outlook for Des Moines Iowa
Des Moines Iowa area forecast shows mostly cloudy conditions in the north with occasional rain in extreme north, and partly cloudy in the south. Cooler temperatures, highs ranging from 65 to 75 in the north and 75 to 80 in the south, with tonight’s lows 50 to 55 and Friday highs 55 to 60 in the north and 60 to 65 in the south. Winds shift from 15 to 20 mph today to 20 to 25 mph Friday. Saturday partly cloudy and cool, Sunday fair with little highs or afternoon temperatures.
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