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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

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Bakers Starton Wheat Saving Program Today

Washington reports the nation's 35 000 brewers and bakery representatives have adopted a grain conservation plan to save about 3 000 000 bushels of wheat monthly. It calls for smaller loaf sizes fewer bread varieties and use of wheat conserving products. Brewers agree to cut corn by 25 percent return 200 000 bushels of wheat and rice and halt certain grain sorghums.

Washington Charles Luckman Citizens Food Committee

Seven Students At College Conference in Iowa Falls

A group of seven students and two faculty members from Washington junior college attended a full day conference of student council representatives at Ellsworth college in Iowa Falls. Attendees included twenty junior colleges and officers elected during the session with Mary Lou Barth named vice president and Jim Fitzgerald as president.

Washington Iowa Falls Iowa Ellsworth College Hal Longer Barth Mary Lou Barth Washington School Jim Fitzgerald Boone Martha Marshall Marshalltown Lyle Box Washington Junior College Student Council John Limerman Francis Schneider Tom Tanner Leota Fishburn Miss Burgess M. M. Schell

Softball Meeting Called by Clarence See at City Hall

Clarence Mike See president of the softball association calls an eight o clock Monday meeting at City Hall to close the year and plan next season. He urges all softball players and managers to attend for urgent business.

Clarence Mike” See Softball Association See

Beauty Hunt Planned at YWCA For School Girls

Tomorrow afternoon at two the YWCA hosts a beauty hunt sponsored by Mrs. Charles Wilson YW secretary. All girls are invited to join at the YWCA rooms and bring crayolas for the activity. Seventeen girls attended the India tea party last Saturday at the YWCA.

Charles Wilson Y. W

Draw Jurors for November Term in Washington County Court

Fifty petit jurors were drawn at the courthouse for the Washington County district court November term opening Monday November 16 under Judge J. G. Patterson. Jurors report at 1 30 p m on Monday November 17 unless notified otherwise.

Court House Washington County J. G. Patterson Oskiloosa Nellie Anderson Crawford Dora Bailey Marie Baker Eva Bell Washington Nita Bell Paul Boettcher Dorthea Brindley Frank Brewer Mabel Cox Florence Davis John Dittmer B. D. Dunn Richmond Maxine Elliott Oregon Hazel Enfield Wellman Ailen Ickling Floyd Fisher Iowa Cleo Fletcher Ss. M. Grove Brighton Elizabeth Henn M. C. Huisman Harold Humston Franklin Cen

Graveside Service For Twin Infants Held At Jim Grove

Twin infants Dewey ini Clarenes Weeks, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Weeks, died shortly after birth. A two o'clock graveside service was conducted by Dr Fred Kik at Jim Grove cemetery with Miller L A Jones Funeral name in charge of arrangements. The babies were born premature Wednesday at Washington county hospital and named for their grandfathers. Surviving are the parents and both sets of grandparents.

Jim Grove Fred Kik. Miller L. A. Jones Washington County Hospital Clarence Jackson Dewey Weeks Richard Stephens Foster Clayde Knupp A. L. Duensing Walter Bauer Earl Booth Tom Gerces Mary Shields P. FF. Whisler Clark Bauer K. W. Donovan Homer Vincent Linea Creek William Spenser English River A. K. Stourner Karl Booth Cedar Lloyd Marek Jackson Paul Beard Highland Nick Tinnes Dutch Creek Harold Klopffenstein Franklin Eldon Conry Claude McCow Joe Jones Crooked Creek Cyclones Herbert Campbell Conry Highlanders Tom ‘Rowstead Riverside Ramblers Mr Bell Robert Chaval Gordon Sherman Merle Warner Don Rinner Washington Gavte Frank Kleese Harold Kropfenstein Franklin Cubs

United Presbyterian Home Dedicated in Washington Iowa

The United Presbyterian Home in Washington Iowa was dedicated with a ceremony led by Samuel A. Fulton of West Allis Wis. The event featured remarks by church leaders and a fundraising update showing total cash and pledges at $32,? and a hopeful outlook for expansion. The program included prayers, hymns, and a pastor’s address, marking the home as a growing instrument of church welfare for elderly members.

Washington United Presbyterian Home New Clase C. G. Lunan Monmouth Henry Haupt Tarkio College John E. Simpson Oak Park Ill Monmouth College Marion Austin Jean Black Floyd Hershberger William Shields Kace Peterson David = N McMichael Lee Walker Somanauk, Jrl Illinois Synod Karlie Collins Henry Orr Leitman Clarinada Town Synod Don Ross Des Moines G. FE. Mace Ross Mace J Richard A. Stewart George Kerr Stewart Congregational Missionary Societies Fulton United Presbyterians In America Iowa Illinois Brookhart Christ Jesus God

CIO Re-Elects Philip Murray At Boston Convention

The CIO convention re-elected Philip Murray as president by acclamation. R. J. Thomas vacated one vice presidency without opposition. Murray criticized the administration Congress the AFL and John L Lewis. James Carey and eight vice presidents were re-elected. O A Knight of the Oil Workers Union was chosen to replace Thomas as vice president.

Boston CIO Philip Murray R. J. Thomas Murray Nations Administration Congress AFL John L James Carey O. A. Knight Oil Workers International Union Thomas Automobile Workers Union

Fire Destroys Ottumwa Radio Station KBIZ

Ottumwa fires devastate KBIZ and the And erson building causing about 100000 dollars in damage. The blaze started from defensive wiring and destroyed offices broadcasting equipment and teletype machines. Discovered at five a m it burned over three hours. other tenants suffered extensive water and smoke damage.

Ottumwa KBIZ Anderson United Press

Iowa Sees 87068 Motor Vehicle Involvement in Crashes

Iowa recorded 87,068 motor vehicles involved in traffic accidents last year. The figure reflects substantial collision activity across the state and highlights ongoing safety concerns for drivers and authorities.

Iowa

Farm Bureau Editor in Speech Here Tells About Europe

C M Wilson Farm Bureau editor spoke to Iowa county farmers about postwar Europe. He cited Britain France and Germany with rising black market dollar values and urged U S tariff changes and continued aid to England to deter further conflict. He noted Germans want bread and wheat, not flour, and urged rebuilding through constructive work. The session at the State Theater included leaders and a candlelighting installation for county women committees and 4 H club leaders and projects.

Farm Bureau Europe C. M. Wilson The Jews Farm Bureau Washingto County United States Wilson Belgium England France Germany British Isles Hitler London Mr. Wilson New York Iowa Leo Sturgeon Ruth Foster Robert Thompson Washington County

Washington High to Enter State Band Contest in Ottumwa

The Washington high school marching band of 45 with drum major Andy Hayter will compete in the state contest in Ottumwa. Melvin Hill directs the instrumental music program. Class B judging at 2 pm includes Washington and nine other schools. Baton twirlers Charlotte and Florence Whitlow perform. Patricia Weldin represents Washington in the queen’s contest.

Washington High School Ottumwa Andy Hayter Melvin Hill Washington Leon Tama Monroe Knoxville Sigourney Wapello Tipton Mt. Ayr Charlotte Florence Whitlow Patricia Weldin Coliseum John Morrell and Company Twiler Theodore Smirniotis Mid-West Frank Piersol Waterloo Ferdinand DiTella Dubuque Alvin Edgar Iowa State College Ames

Mission Festival Speaker Dr Marcus Bach At Local Churches

Dr Marcus L Bach renowned author and Iowa University lecturer will headline the Mission Festival at Evangelical and Reformed churches of Washington and Valley. He will lead morning service at Valley at 10 30 and afternoon service at St Pauls in Washington at two. Bach teaches one of the universitys largest classes titled The Known Religious Groups of America. The course has aired on WSUI for four years reaching thousands in the Midwest.

Marcus L. Bach University of Iowa Evangelical and Reformed Churches of WSUI Midwest Dr. Bach

Soviet Declares No Compromise on Year Round Little UN

Lake Success, N. Y. Soviet delegate Gromyko declares no compromise on the Marshall plan for a year round little UN assembly and signals a boycott of the proposed agency. Britain alters support and France demands further debate before backing the plan.

Balkants Great Britain Little Assembly United States Gromyko Alexandre Parodi France

British Labour MP Victor Yates to Speak in Washington

Victor Francis Yates, labor member of the British Parliament, will speak and hold an open forum in Washington on Thursday October 30. The event is the first in a planned Y M C A series, with the topic What the British Labor government Stands For. Time and place to be announced.

Victor Francis Yates Washington Washington Y. M. C Artemas Brown Yates

Churches Plan Cub Scout Groups in Washington

Five Washington churches attended a Methodist church meeting to discuss forming cub scout groups. George Gragg Iowa City scout executive led the session with films and talks on the end scouting program. An organizational dinner meeting next Friday will select committees and cub masters, with open invitation for all churches.

Washington Methodist Church George Gragg Iowa City Fred E. Miller The

Faith Inspires New Service At St Pauls Church

Rev Milo J Phillips of St Pauls invites the public to Sunday service at 2 pm with Dr Bach delivering Your Spiritual Checkup. A cooperative congregational dinner follows at 12 pm in the remodeled basement. Washington County ministers join and meet after.

Jesus Christ Paul Troy Albia R. W. Thompson Monmouth PV. G. Dokhuizen Des Moines Milo J. Phillips St. Paul's Cordainly Dr Bach St. Patt's Church Washington County Ministerial Association

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