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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1952

Page

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Yankees Even Series With 2-0 Victory In Game Four

The New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 2 to 0 to even the World Series at two games each. Manager Casey Stengel shuffled the lineup, starting Johnny Mize in the cleanup spot and resting several regulars as Alfred Reynolds pitched the win while Joe Black opposed.

Yankees New York Dodgers Casey Stengel New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Alfred Reynolds Brooklyn Joe Black Stengel Joe Collins Johnny Mize Mize Yuri Berra Billy Martin McDougald Gene Woodling Mickeyl Mantle

Truman Attacks Ike as Unfit for Presidency in Whistle Stop Tour

President Truman dismissed GOP accusations that his attacks on Dwight D. Eisenhower lack dignity and said he will press forward to prove Eisenhower unfit to be president. Aides noted the rift with Eisenhower remains unlikely and that Truman intends to continue campaigning for Adlai Stevenson.

Ban Francisco Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower White House Eisenhower Mr. Truman Pacific Nortwest Adlai FE. Stevenson

New Stamp Honors Newspaper Carriers

Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson praised about 500 newsboys in Philadelphia at the Franklin Institute ceremony for a new three cent stamp album honoring newspaper carriers. He said the youth learn time, money, honesty and courage and serve as a link between community and press. Walter Craus of Philadelphia was chosen as a typical carrier to receive the album.

Philadelphia Jesse M. Donalison Franklin Institute Donaldson Tee Walter Craus

Corn Loan Rate In County Set at 1.58

The Department of Agriculture set Washington County 1952 corn loan rate at 1.58 per bushel. Howard Witting, chairman of the county PMA, noted the price was announced last spring and may rise after October 1 1952. Loans run from harvest to May 1, 1953, maturing July 1, 1953, with storage in eligible cribs urged to keep prices steady.

Department of Agriculture Washington Howard le Wittrie Washington County PMA Iowa Mr. Witting Witting

Masonic Lodge to Conduct First Degree Work Tuesday

Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M will open with first degree work on Tuesday evening October 7 at 8 o'clock.

Washington Lodge No

Robert Buck to Speak at Swine Producers Day

Robert Buck, a Washington county farmer near Ainsworth, will speak at the annual Swine Producers Day program at Iowa State College in Ames on Wednesday October 8. He will discuss farm management feeding and breeding methods while Catron and Havell report on swine nutrition breeding and meat type hog development. A wives program at Home Economics Hall includes a visit to WOI-TV and Christian Peterson's sculpture studio.

Robert Buck Washington County Ainsworth Iowa State College Ames Buck Catron Damon Catron le N. Hhavel Iowa College For Wives of the Swine Producers Woi-Tv Christian Peterson Xtra Robb

UN Bombers Hit North Korean Military Academy

UN Sabrejets shot down two MiG-15s and damaged five more while protecting bombers in an attack on a North Korean military academy 25 miles southeast of Pyongyang. Dense smoke hindered damage assessment as Allied forces reported reoccupation of Big Nori Hill after bitter fighting.

Seoul Korea United Nations Fifth Air Force Pyongyang 8Th Army Big Nori Hill Sth U. N

Rown and Martin Wedding Party Trip and Return

Mrs. W P Rawn accompanied Mr and Mrs Joe Martin to Bloomington Illinois for the Holland Rawn wedding last Saturday. They stayed overnight in Peoria Jr then went on to Bloomington for the event returning home Saturday evening.

W. P. Rawn Joe Martin Bloomington Peoria, Jr

Eisenhower Tours Dakotas Pressing Tax Reform

Dwight D. Eisenhower campaigned from Duluth into North and South Dakota saying taxpayers are distressed by sheer thievery in government. He pledged a forward looking administration to curb the dismay and promised to correct what he called seven years of inept leadership.

Duluth Minn Dwight D. Eisenhower Minnesota Dakotas

Mrs Vest 89 Dies in California

Mrs Nanie B Vest 89 a native of Washington died Friday at her Long Beach California home after years of poor health. Funeral services are pending. She was born north of Washington in 186% to Thomas and Angelina Runyon Brindley. She lived in Long Beach 25 years and was a Methodist and Eastern Star member. Mr West preceded her in death. She was last of eight siblings and sister of the late Dora Stewart. Several nieces and nephews survive.

Nanie B. Vest Washington Long Beach Calif Jones Funeral Home Vest Thomas and Angelina Runyon Brindley Methodist Church Eastern Star Order West Dora Stewart

Old Age Insurance Discussion Planned

A meeting for public employees including county city state and teachers will be held Tuesday evening October 7 at 7 in Muscatine high school auditorium. A discussion on old age survivors insurance as it applies to public employees will occur. The current system has been deemed financially unsound and an amended law is expected at the next state legislature session.

Muscatine High School

Des Moines Couple Charged In Abandoning Newborn

Des Moines, AP A Des Moines couple was jailed for a hearing Oct 17 on charges of abandoning the wife's newborn at Iowa Methodist hospital. Thelma Mae Debruyn, 24, and Junior A Debruyn, 26, married two months ago while she was pregnant by a previous husband. Debruyn faces contributing to the dependency of a child. The mother has four other children living with their maternal grandmother. The pair were arrested in a rooming house after leaving the hospital on Sept 26. They could not post $2000. Debruyn reportedly said she left to arrange adoption for the child.

Des Moines Junior A. Debruyn Anamosa Thelma Mae Iowa Methodist Hospital Brian James

Social Security Rep To Visit Iowa Employment Office

A Social Security Administration representative from Burlington Iowa will be in Washington on Wednesday October 1 from 9 30 to 10 30 a m at the Iowa State Employment Office. Consult the official for questions on benefits or requirements.

Socio Security Administration Burlington Iowa Washington Iowa State Employment Office

Adlai Rips GOP Farm Record In Fort Dodge Appearance

J J Fleig, Rubio merchant and local history figure, recalls early Rubio days, railroad impact, and the town’s growth from a hilltop home to a small hub with a general store and post office. He notes crime incidents in the 1930s and the 1950 retirement of the town’s postmaster.

Adlai Fort Dodge Rubio J.J. Fleig Felig Fleigs Milwaukee Railroad J. J Mr. Fleig Fleig Don Bishop J. J. Fleig Flieg

Stevenson assails Ike as me-too on farm policy at Fort Dodge

At Fort Dodge Airport dedication Stevenson criticizes Eisenhower as a me-too candidate with a false farm stance. He cites GOP voting records to question trustworthiness and accuses aides of obstructing progress. He backs no Brannan Plan and says Democrats will seek practical support for farmers.

Eiisenhower Stevenson Congress Fort Dodge Didate Minneeapolis Springfield Eisenhower Brannan

Final Rites For John Freeland Held In Ainsworth

Funeral services for John Elmer Freeland of Ainsworth were conducted at the Ainsworth Methodist Church with Rev. Carl Steefel officiating. Burial followed in Ainsworth cemetery. Freeland, born January 15, 1862 near Ainsworth, worked as a merchant in Ainsworth Columbus Junction and Macon Missouri, later farming at Selma Iowa. He married Mae Stephens May 24 1893 and they had six children. Surviving are Donald Elmer Freeland Wilma Thomps on Fern Hanson eight grandchildren one great grandchild and sister Nettie Marston. Two sons John Allen Carl Dean and daughter Joan Aileen preceded him in death. Music by Mrs Irene Trotter and Mrs Alice Radamker. pallbearers Roy Marr Kiugh Hazelett John Stephens John Elliott Herbert Rich Gene Stephens.

Ainsworth John Elmer Freeland Carl Steefel Mr. Freeland Edward Mariah Freeland Ainsworth School Columbus Columbus Junction Macon Missouri Selma Iowa Mae Stephens Freeland Donald Elmer Freeland Mt. Sterlings Jasper Wilma) Thomppson Cole Oliver Fern) Hanson Mt. Pleasant Nettie Marston Novinger John Allen Carlyle Dean Joan Aileen Irene Trotter Alice Radamker Roy Marr Kiugh Hazelett John Stephens John Elliott Herbert Rich Gene Stephens

Marshs Lease Restaurant Across Street From Factory

Mr and Mrs W L Marsh lease the restaurant across from the McCleery Cumming Calendar Factory and plan to operate the L and M Café. Mrs Marsh formerly worked at the White Front cafe in Washington and has other restaurant experience. Mr Marsh previously ran the Town Cab Company. The site was previously run by Mr and Mrs Bill Palmer.

W. L. Marsh McCleery-Cumming Witl L. & M. Cafe Marsh White Front Cafe Washington Town Cab Company Bill Palmer

Local Polio Pak Sent For Use at Keokuk

At the request of the National Foundation by phone Mrs Nate Young sent polio pak equipment to Keokuk today. The gear belongs to the Leon Beaty post No 29 American Legion Auxiliary and will be returned here later.

National Foundation Nate Young Keokuk Leon Beaty American Legion Auxiliary

Sgt Theodore Pratt Wounded In Action In Korea

Theodore Raymond Pratt son of Frank Pratt living six miles southeast of Washington on Route one was wounded in action in Korea. A telegram from the War Department Friday confirmed the injury with reports that his hand was badly hurt by a mortar shell. A brother was wounded in action September previous year.

Theodore Raymond Pratt Frank Pratt Washington Korea Mr. Pratt War Department Athough

Four Killed Ten Injured in Express Bus Crash

An express bus carrying 16 passengers collided with a steel laden tractor-trailer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Somerset. Four people died and 10 were injured. The bus bound for Pittsburgh and the truck were speeding west when the rear-end collision opened the bus and tore the trailer’s rear wheels off. Bus driver Norman Crider, 24, of York, sustained a bruised knee. truck driver Charles Slaven of Parkersburg, W Va, was unhurt.

Somerset Pennsylvania Turnpike Here Pittsburgh Norman Crider York Charles Slaven Parkersburg W. Va

Hen Takes Over Horn Lake Cat Hatchery

In Horn Lake Mississippi UP reports a hen mothering its fourth litter of kittens. The hen allows the mother cat to feed the kittens and then chases her away.

Horn Lake Miss R. D. Womack

Truth Squad Backs GOP In San Francisco Showdown

Republican truth squad led by Senators Seas Homer Ferguson Bourke Hickenlooper and Francis Case flew from Seattle to San Francisco to counter President Truman's criticisms. They planned rapid response to his major speech and disputed his charges about GOP funding for western power projects.

San Francisco Truman Northwest Seas Homer Serguson Michigan Bourke B. Hickenlooper Francis Case South Dakota President Truman Truth Squad Seattle Funda Case

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