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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1948

Page

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Truman and Dewey trade liberal and human rights stances in campaign swing

President Truman appeals to Liberals in a bid to hold the New Deal coalition as surveys show Wallace’s progress faltering. He labels Dewey the chief prosecutor of the New Deal and vows an all out liberal outreach. Dewey counters in New York with a human rights program and calls for civil tolerance while warning against vituperation.

Truman Dewey New York United Press Henry Wallace Thomas Ek. Dewey New York City Citizens Committee For

Sorrell Family Visit to Kirksville Observed

Mr. and Mrs. Pete Sorrell and Mrs. J. N. Sorrell from Kirksville Missouri visited the N. Sorrell home yesterday. Mrs. J. N. Sorrell plans to stay for several days.

Pete Sorrell J. N. Sorrell Kirksville, Mo N. Sorrell

Wash ington High Honors Honor Roll Students Named

Honor roll list announced by Roy B Minnis Wash ington high school principal for the first six weeks of the 1948 49 term. Seniors Beatrice Bartholow Pat Brown Pat Brown Ray Carter David Chifcote Vonna Crone James Dawson Lucile Franzen Barbara Godwin Virginia Griggs Carla Guther Ann Houck Charlotte Little Jean McKinney Joyce Montgomey Alberta Smith Jn Ella Sojka Nadyne Sojka Mary Stevens Ted Stewart Betty Tait Dorothy Tellin Joanne Kro Jovsky Bob Waggoner Anna Weeks Pat Weldin Juniors Vooris Henson Shirley Blattner Claire Davis Delight Davison Dorothy Dickey Harry Duensing Jack Fields Barbara Hampton Dan Holland Gordon McCreedy Frances Miller Harry Kamesever Dorothy Sehmecker Lovisa Sojka JoAnn Wilson Sophomores Marsha Bailey Nancy Pradshaw Marilyn Cook Marilyn Valk Marolyvn Fenn Pawl George Janet Grecian Beulah Heck Jack Humm Marjorie Kerr Joanna Krabill Delores Krotz Jim Lloyd Vivian Luers Harold McConnell Clydene Nicola Shirley Potratz Metra Sehnicker Audrew Steele Mildred Stewart Jane Whitehead Florence Whitlow Freshmen Donald Ayers Wayne Barnes Patricia Berry Eva Blattner Nancy Sham Carla Caldwell Rowen Carter Donna Cave Patricia Douglas Fobhr Ponie Gilbert na Krotz Betty Kunik Don Wuntz Marvin McClure Betty Marston Marilyn Newburg Mary Anne Peiffer Carol Weeks John Winga Virginia Zieglowsky Virginia Dare

Beatrice Bartholow Pat Brown Ray Carter David Chifcote Vonna Crone James Dawson Lucile Franzen Barbara Godwin Virginia Griggs Carla Guther Ann Houck Charlotte Little Jean McKinney Joyce Montgomey Alberta Smith Jn- Ella Vooris Henson Shirley Blattner Claire Davis Delight Davison Dorothy Dickey Harry Duensing Jack Fields Barbara Hampton Dan Holland Gordon McCreedy Frances Miller Harry Kamesever Dorothy Sehmecker Lovisa Sojka JoAnn Wilson Marsha Bailey Nancy Pradshaw Marilyn Cook Marilyn Valk Marolyvn Fenn Pawl George Janet Grecian Beulah Heck Jack Humm Marjorie Kerr Joanna Krabill Delores Krotz Jim Lioyd Vivian Luers Harold McConnell Clydene Nicola ShirleyPotratz Metra Sehnicker Audrew Steele Mildred Stewart Jane Whitehead Florence Whitlow Donald Ayers Wayne Barnes Patricia Berry Eva Blattner Nancy Sham Carla Caldwell Rowen Carter Donna Cave Patricia Douglas Fobhr Ponnie Gilbert Na Krotz Betty Kunik Don Wuntz Marvin McClure Betty Marston Marilyn Newburg Marry Anne Peiffer Carol Weeks John Winga Virginia Zieglowsky Virginia Dare

French Police Fire on Miners in Paris Strife

In Paris on October 22, strikers and republican security guards fought with gunfire during the 19 day wave of communist led strikes. One miner died and ten strikers plus three guards were wounded. Brussels sources say Belgium is covertly sending coal to France to shore up the government amid the unrest. Four people died in Lille from gas-related accidents as supplies were switched on and off. The French socialist party accuses the communist party of following incom inform directives.

Paris St. Etienne Brussels France Lille French Socialist Party French Communist Party Cominform

Special Services At Nazarene Church Saturday Night

Special Services at the Nazarene Church feature Young People's Night with Scene-O-Pelt depicting The Message of the Angels. Mrs Shater to sing Norwegian song and a divine healing service planned. Rev Shafer presents Live Object Lesson during Sunday school and a sermon titled Lord Test Mey Salvation at 11.00. Evangeli sts plan brand Young with visual lessons at 7.00. At 7:45 The Crucifixion shown on Scene-O-Felt and a controversial sermon follows criticizing French economy and calls to end US aid and unite Europe.

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Mrs Ray Gidley Heads to Chicago for Nephew's Funeral

Mrs Ray Gidley left today for Chicago to attend the funeral of her nephew on Saturday.

Ray Gidley Chicago

Chicagua Chapter Plans Guest Night at October Meeting

Chicagua Chapter schedules a Monday evening gathering on October 25 at 8 o clock in the KCGC hall. Will feature a fishing film from Long & Hotle about Canadian fishing trips. Suidente Washington High School invited, and members may bring guests. Refreshments will follow the meeting.

Lanak Walton League Suidente Truly Washington High School Long & Hotle Canada KCGC

Great Elimination Services Announced by Pastor Rev Giesel

The announcement notes mammon and vocal music at upcoming services led by Pastor Rev C F Giesel. Public invitation extended for participation and attendance.

C. F. Gieselman

Bourgeois Chosen to Lead Washington County CROP Drive

Fred Bourgeois was elected permanent chairman of CROP at a Washington high school meeting. The countywide effort aims to collect three car loads of corn and two car loads of soybeans in late November, with a house to house canvass planned and a November 29 executive meeting to finalize plans.

Washington High School Washington County Fred Bourgeois Bourgeois Edna Klein Phil Weldin Fred KE. Miller Thomas Wolfe Riverside Catholic Rural Life Fellowship Thomas Polk Church World Service Northeast Arthur Loruck Donald Maxwell Washington Max Waterhouse John Flading Wellman Ainsworth Max White Brighton R. W. Fillmore Crawfordsville T. H. Huston Kalona Gorlon Miller Robert Poggie Sam Turkington Dr. Miller Leo Sturgeon Lester Krabill Frank Lee Washington High

Private Services For Pfe. Brinning

Private graveside services were held for Pfe. William S. Brinning who died Dec. 13, 1843 in a Tokyo prison camp. Born June 30, 1920 in Washington, he was captured in the Battle of Bataan and later held in a Japanese camp. Survivors include his mother Grace Richards, stepfather Stanley Richards, brother David Brinning, and sister Mrs. Frank Obey.

Pfe William Brinning Tokyo Rin Grove William J. Grossheim Pre. Brinning W. H. and Grace Andersen” Brinning Washington Bataan Philippines Washington High School March Field California Albuquerque New Mexico Pearl Harbor Japan Stanley Richards David Brinning Frank Obey Phoenix Arizona

Former Resident Don Chilcote Death Notice

A death notice for Don Chilcote, son of Mr and Mrs Will Chilcote, lists October 19 as the date of death and has been received by the Journal office.

Don Chilcote Will Chilcote Journal

Legionnaires End Quiet Convention in Miami

About 3000 American Legion members left Miami after a calm four day national convention. S Perry Brown of Beaumont Texas won on the first ballot to become national commander succeeding James F E O Neil. The group backed universal military training and urged outlawing communists, criticized the Berlin blockade, and supported veteran pension boosts including $60 monthly at 55 rising to $75 at 65.

Miami Wha American Legion S. Perry Brown Beaumont Tex James FE. O'Neil New Hampshire Brown Regson Old Guard Legion Congress United States Berlin America Npen

Chilcotes Remembered In Washington and Chicago Arts

The Chilcotes, former Washington residents, include Mr. Chilcote once a prominent newspaper artist for 30 years and art director for the Chicago Sun Times before illness forced a leave of absence. Survivors include wife Goldie Barbara and two daughters Barbara and Donna Jean.

Chilcotes Washington Chilcote Chicango Chicago Sun- Times Goldie Barbara Barbara Donna Jean

County Homemakers Schedule Meetings Across Towns

Homemakers of the county are invited to attend Parm Bureau meetings at listed host homes this month and next. Ruth Oster, county extension home economist, will present “Lets Use the Broiler” at 1 30 p m. Attendees choose the nearest meeting.

Parm Bureau Ruth Oster County Extension Hore Economist Mach Cedar Robert Stephens Washington Earl Galloway Highland Burke McCreedy Brighton Methodist Church Oregon Robert Mikseh English River Arlis Messininger North Brighton Harry Schimmelvfennig Marion Eugene Chalupa Franklin Edgar Stewart Lime Creek John D. Miller

France Will Speak At Rally Tonight In Legion Hall

Democratic party workers and others are reminded of a rally tonight at 7:45 in the Legion hall. James D. France of Tipton, candidate for congress from Iowa's first district, will speak with William R. Hart district chairman and Mrs. Alberta Metcalf Kelley district women’s head. Plans for the campaign will be finalized.

Democratic Party Legion Hall James D. France Tipton Congress Iowa William R. Hart Alberta Metcalf Kelley

Neutral Nations Offer Plan for Compromise On Crisis in Germany

Six neutral UN Security Council members urged the Big Four to end the Berlin blockade crisis now and proposed a council of foreign ministers meeting around November 3. They called for steps to remove transport restrictions, establish the Soviet mark as the sole currency by November 20, and reopen talks by late November.

Germany Paris United Nations Security Council Big Four Berlin Council of Foreign Ministers Andrei Vishinsky Juan A. Bramuglia Argentina Vishinsky Russia West

Farm Worker Demand Grows at Washington County Office

Mrs. Permelia R. Lay, manager of the Washington County Employment service, says there is a rising need for farm workers to aid corn harvest. Additional openings exist for year round farm hands, stenographers, telephone operators, waitresses or waiters, practical nurses, dishwashers, housemaids, mechanics, and laborers. Interested individuals should contact the local office at 208 West Washington Street, just west of the State Bank.

Permelia R. Lay Washington County Employment Service State Bank West Washington Street

Ohio Postmistress on visit to Crull residence

Clara Crawford of Minford Ohio is visiting Mr and Mrs C V Crull. She is a post mistress and has just attended the postmaster national convention in Texas. She came Tuesday and will leave Sunday.

Clara Crawford Minford Ohio C. V. Crull Miss Crawford Texas

County party chairmen urge members to attend meeting

S. W. Easter, county chairmen, announced today, and all party members are urged to attend.

S. W. Easter

Fighting in Palestine Ends as Both Armies Observe UN Ceasefire

Israel and Egypt accepted the United Nations cease-fire and ordered troops to cease fire in the Negev. The 6 a m CST deadline mobilized observers, with front reports noting early cessation and limited damage in Tel Aviv. Beersheba remained under firm Israeli control as Egyptian forces withdrew toward Hebron.

Palestine Israel Egypt United Nations Negev Holy Land Ralph Bunche Sid Tel Aviv Tncre Beersheba Bunche Hebron

Oren McDowell Recovers At Son's Home After Accident

Oren McDowell who sustained a severe laceration and two broken fingers in a corn picker accident two weeks ago is reported to be recuperating satisfactorily at the home of his son Austin McDowell northeast of Washington. He is staying with his son during his recovery.

Oren McDowell Austin McDowell Washington

Francis Heck Attends Firestone Meeting in Davenport

Francis Heck Leo Beaucharno Hite and Alex Gevock attended a Firestone meeting in Davenport on Wednesday night with attendees from the area.

Francis Heck Leo Beaucharnond Hite Alex Gevock Firestone Davenport

Harold Strum Hurt In Highway Truck Crash Near Wellman

Harold Strum of Kaloua was hospitalized at Washington county after a truck overturned three-and-a-half miles south of Wellman. Sheriff Putnam said Strum was alone and may have dozed. A second wreck on Highway 92 near Columbus Junction involved Jack Dempsey of Washington who escaped hospital after stitches for a facial wound.

Harold Strum Kalouua Washington County Hospital Ira Hluber Wellman H. M. Putnam Strum Huber Highway 92 Columbus Junction Jack Dempsey Washington Washington County

Five day outlook shows warm trend with light southeast showers

The forecast calls for temperatures three to four degrees above normal with highs near the upper 60s to 70s and a cool weekend. Isolated light showers are possible in the southeastern corner of the state, totaling about one tenth inch or less.

Norimal Negro

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Progressive Party Roy B. Minnis Nazarene Church Europe Brooklyn N. Y Joseph Ciccone Angela Ciccone International Soundphoto Chicagua Rim Grove Legionaires Homerushers Ruth Boster UN Council Palais de Chailliot Trygve Lie Flagler Street Fla United States Marine Band McDowell Kaloua
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