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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1952

Page

1

Traitors In Pay Of UN Declared By Senator O Conor

Sen. Herbert O Conor said a Senate Internal Security subcommittee report shows American traitors on the United Nations payroll. Dr. Jack S. Harris of the UN trusteeship division refused an oath, citing possible self incrimination, as hearings continued.

O’conor New York ULP Herbert O'Conor D-Md Senate United Nations O'Conor Jack S. Harris Great Neck N. Y U.N Harris Communist Arty Office of Strategic Services

Beardsley Cites State's Progress

Beardsley, at the Iowa Corn Husking Contest in Riceville, urged balanced budgets and modern methods for government and business. He tied science and invention to industry growth and noted Iowa farm production is higher than 1940 while farm workers have fallen 25 percent.

Riceville U .P William S. Beardsley Iowa Beardsley

Polio Victim Remains Hospital Bound in Iowa City

In Friday's Jour nal issue an Amboy report stated Mrs. John Frame Ainsworth, a polio victim, was home. The story notes she is only out of the respirator for a few hours and remains in isolation at Iowa City hospital, with slow improvement.

the Journal Amboy John Frame Ainsworth

County Legion Meet at Ainsworth Post

The Ainsworth American Legion post will host the regular county meeting Friday at 8 o clock. County commander Jerry Johnson said 8 W Easter, county adjutant, sent cards to all members and a large attendance is expected. The meeting is for Legionaires only with business on the agenda and refreshments served. Donna Jean Wallace has gone to Norfolk Virginia to spend winter with her sister Mrs R J Rohrer Beverly and Barbara. Mr Rohrer is overseas and due home in February.

Ainsworth American Legion Jerry Johnson 8. W. Easter Legion Donna Jean Wallace Norfolk, Va R. J. Rohrer Beverly Barbara Mr. Rohrer

Weather Digs Movies Iowa Partly Cloudy and Colder

Partly cloudy and colder tonight with lows 28 to 32 northwest and 30 to 35 southeast. Wednesday will be generally fair with highs 52 to 58. Thursday will be fair to partly cloudy and a bit warmer.

Iowa

Eisenhower Rallies Texas Voters In Houston Stop

Ike tours Houston Waco Lubbock and San Antonio as he presses to break Democratic hold on the Solid South. Thousands pack Houston for his birthday visit while newsmen estimate smaller crowds. He charges Stevenson with a shore up oil policy and disputes party machines. He defines modern liberals as those who diffuse power from Washington.

Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower Adlai RE. Stevenson Tidelands Texas Houston Waco Lubbock San Antonio E Eisenhower Pendergast Organization Kansas City Washington

Radio Evangelist Clarence Erickson Headlining Sunday Services

Baptist church prepares for October 19 events with Clarence Erickson of Chicago guest ministering at morning worship and a 7 30 evening rally. He will show a missionary film from Peru and South America and speak at the ministers fellowship dinner at the Giles home. A free will offering will support the Heaven and Home Hour ministry.

The Baptist Church Clarence Erickson Heaven and Home Hour Chicago Earl Longfellow Erickson Chicago Gospel Tabernacle Charles McConnell Peru South America Washington Baptist Association Ministers Fellowship John Giles Wellman

Civic Music Concert Hosts Met Opera Tenor Richard Tucker

Mr and Mrs Harry Sowden attended the Civic Music Concert in Burlington on Monday night where Richard Tucker tenor from the Metropolitan Opera Company appeared as guest artist.

Harry Sowden Burlington Civic Music Richard Tucker Metropolitan Opera Company

County bonds proposed for repairs on Washington County buildings

Washington County supervisors propose two bond issues totaling 15 000 for the county home and 20 000 for the courthouse to fund extensive safety and renovation work. Projects at the county home include fire escape upgrades, roof and doorway replacements, window repairs, and fence work. Court house work centers on a new roof, reinforced foundation, and related structural repairs.

Washington County Board of Supervisors Court House Kaen

Adlai Sees Peace Prosperity as Key Campaign Issues

Gov Adlai E Stevenson said peace and prosperity are the two fundamental issues of the campaign and accused Republicans of opposing measures to ensure both goals. He urged hand in glove cooperation between government and private enterprise as the path to economic progress in a West Coast trip kickoff. He criticized GOP for preferring slogans emotion and confetti over issues.

Casper Wyo Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson West GOP

Allies Launch Major Assault on Korean Front

United Nations infantrymen pressed a large operation on the Central Front in Korea driving their biggest attack in a year. Sniper Ridge fell after a six hour fight while Triangle Hill remained in Communist hands amid heavy shelling and fierce terrain.

Seoul Korea United Nations Kumwha Triangle Hill Iron Triangle Sniper Ridge Triangle U. N Jane Russell Sandy Ridge

John L. Lewis Backs Stevenson in Democratic Push

John L. Lewis announced he would campaign for Adlai Stevenson and Democratic Senate and West Virginia governor nominees. The UMW president’s move comes as delegates address wages during the 41st convention, with strikes already affecting Alabama, Kentucky, Illinois and West Virginia coal fields. He will start in Charleston and Morgantown, with more appearances likely.

Cincinnati John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Adlai F. Stevenson Lewis UMW Alabama Kentucky Illinois West Virginia Stevenson Senate Charleston Morgantown

Loveless Urges Change in Iowa 1952 Governor Race

Herschel Loveless told a Democratic rally in Albia that Iowa needs change in 1952. He criticized Des Moines leadership as lax and out of touch with the people and urged voters to elect a new administration.

Albia Herschel Loveless Iowa Ottumwa Des Moines Loveless

Plan Scout Campaign In Two County Towns

Under Larry Trotter of Ainsworth and Bob Miller of Crawfordsville the annual Friends of Scouting financial campaign of the Boy Scouts of America will start Tuesday October 21 in two counties. Funds raise the Hawkeye Area Council operating budget. The Council maintains records and handles advancement badges awards unit supplies and training for boys and leaders.

Larry Trotter Ainsworth Bob Miller Crawfordsville Friends of Scouting Boy Scouts of America Hawkeye Area

Fourth Ward Community Chest Workers to Meet

Keith Vetter general chairman reminds Fourth Ward workers of a meeting in the YMCA community room at 8 15 tonight. John Hedberg is the Fourth Ward General. Workers from the first and second wards are invited if they missed their meetings.

Keith Vetter YMCA John Hedberg

Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Set for Wellman October 20

I B B Groves of Des Moines will be featured speaker at the Washington County Farm Bureau annual meeting in the Wellman Methodist church Monday evening October 20. The event includes a turkey dinner, musical numbers, and a policy resolutions session led by county president John Gammon. Members are invited to participate in open discussion and vote on final policy recommendations. A series of township meetings and a county resolutions committee have shaped the proposed policy list.

I. BB. Groves Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Washington County Farm Bureau Wellman Methodist Church Farm Bureau John Gammon Washington Methodist Church Wellman Gamon

Community Chest Donors Support Iowa Children's Home Society

Iowa Community Chest funds back the Iowa Children's Home Society with headquarters in Des Moines. The 400 dollar allotment supports care for 19 600 children since founding, with 193 Washington county beneficiaries, 500 yearly placements in private foster homes, and a ten child receiving home, as donors are urged to pledge across eleven groups.

Iowa Children’s Home Society Iowa Des Moines Washington Community Chest Fund Washington County Washington Community Chest

Miller and Yoder Get Marriage License at Courthouse

A marriage license was issued today at the courthouse to Joe Jr. Miller and Erma A. Yoder, both residents of Kalona.

Joe Jr. Miller Erma A. Yoder Kalona

Truck Strikes Low Overhead Bridge on Highway 92

A semitruck and trailer sustained heavy damage estimated between 6000 and 7000 dollars when it hit a Milwaukee railroad bridge about 7 p m Monday on highway 92 west of Washington. Driver Charles Junior Barnard of State Center said the trip under the bridge had been made before with a loaded trailer, but a lighter load on the return to Ottumwa left the vehicle riding higher and the trailer demolished and turned on its side.

Milwaukee Railroad Highway 92 Washington Charles Junior Barnard State Center Ottumwa

Farm Bureau Leader Outlines Goals for Iowa Organization

Groves, state Farm Bureau official and secretary treasurer of its insurance and commodity affiliates, will speak on leadership, membership growth, and the three phase program of legislation education and service. He notes a potential 200000 Iowa farm family membership and cites local coop ties to bolster services. Groves, Webster City native and Iowa State College graduate, has served as Extension Director in Humboldt and Benton counties and since 1944 with the Iowa Farm Bureau.

Groves State Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Iowa Webster City Schools Iowa State College Humboldt Benton Iowa Farm Bureau

Newton visit includes ISU Co. Newton manager

Ella and Nellie Link and Lena Stewart visited Newton over the weekend to see Helen Hamilton and the Little family. They met Mr. Henry Little who manages the new ISU Co. office in Newton.

Ella Nellie Link Lena Stewart Newton Helen Hamilton Henry Little Mr. Little ISU Co

Vehicle Bridge Incident Involving Local Constructors

A tractor part owned by Donald Foreman of Tulsa Oklahoma and a Marshalltown firm owned the trailer involved in a bridge incident. Workers cleared the highway by 10 p m after the crash, restoring passage and safety.

Donald Foreman Tulsa Okla

Funeral Wednesday for Howard Sigafoose

Funeral services for Howard Sigafoose will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Jones funeral home with Dr. C. R. Reed and Rev. Walter Smith officiating. Burial is in Elm Grove cemetery. Sigafoose died Sunday evening.

Howard Sigafoose Jones Funeral Home C. R. Reed Walter Smith Elm Grove Cemetery Sigafoose

Senior nursing students train in county health work

Mrs. Carol Berg a senior in the State University of Iowa college of nursing will serve eight weeks in Washington county health unit as part of a new field practice program. Nine seniors reported for field practice to gain family health work skills and understand factors shaping community nursing services. Field practice also covers Davenport Des Moines Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Washington county public health services.

Carol Berg State University of Iowa College of Nursing Washington Washington County Myrtle E. Kitchell Davenport Des Moines Cedar Rapids Iowa City

VFW Meeting Tonight at Local Hall

The Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its regular meeting tonight in the VFW hall. Members are urged to attend as plans for upcoming events will be discussed.

VFW Washington

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