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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1950

Page

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Second Storm Hits Pacific Northwest In Autumn Onslaught

The second major autumn storm pounded the Pacific Northwest, killing three in highway crashes and drowning two, with four feared dead in an air force plane crash. Gusts reached 80 miles per hour near Richland, Washington as a new low pressure formed offshore. Sea craft reported distress and the Weather Bureau warned of easing winds.

Ortland Obe Pacific Northwest California Oregon Washington British Columbia Air Force Coast Guard Seattle Richland Wash Hinford Atomic Project Weather Bureau

Knights of Pythias to Host Guest Initiation

Orion lodge 75 of the Knights of Pythias schedules a guest night initiation Monday October 60 in the Washington lodge hall. Four total candidates will be initiated with the West Chester drill team performing the ceremonies and a dinner to follow.

Orion Lodge Knights of Pythias Washington Lodge West Chester Brighton Iowa

Brighton High School to decide auditorium gym contract

Brighton school board will meet in two weeks to decide on contract letting for a new auditorium gymnasium near Brighton High School. Bonds totaling 35000 dollars have been sold and the separate structure will sit directly west of the main building.

Brighton High School

Joseph Zelinsky Dies Near Brighton at 73

Joseph Zelinsky a lifelong resident of the Brighton area died at 4 45 am at the home of his daughter Mrs Leo Deutsch two miles south of Brighton He was born March 5 1877 and had lived southwest of here all his life until a year ago Funeral services will be held at 930 am Monday in St Marys Church at Polish ville Rosary will be recited at the Omar Hoskins funeral home in Brighton Sunday evening at 7 oclock He was married April 25 1900 to Agnes Keck who died 14 years ago Survivors include two children Mrs Deutsch a son Edmund two grandchildren two brothers John of Brighton and Nicholas of Chicago and a sister Maury of Chicago

Brighton Joseph Peter Zelinski Leo Deutsch St. Mary's Church Polishville Omar Hoskins Mr. Zelinski Here Agnes Keck Mrs. Deutsch Edmund John Nicholas Chicago Maury

Stag Dinner Set At Washington Golf Club Monday Evening

A stag dinner will be held at the Washington Golf and Country Club Monday evening at 6 39 o clock. All members are reminded that reservations must be in by Sunday evening.

Washington Golf and Country Club

Grateful Ex-GI Linked To Stolen Tank Rampage

A stolen National Guard tank roared through Ashland Wisconsin with whisky on board before fleeing into nearby woods. Police traced the craft to a ex-soldier in the 724th Engineer Combat Battalion. guardsmen questioned tank drivers but ruled them out. The thief remains at large as investigators search for the man who can operate a General Sherman tank.

Ashland Wis National Guard Tesel Ruha Joe Zange 724Th Engineer Combat Battalion Wisconsin National Guard Guard Sherman

Government Forecast Pins Higher Food Prices for 1951

The Agriculture Department projects a record high 1951 gross income for farmers, likely 15 percent above this year, with net income around 15.2 billion dollars after expenses. Meat dairy prices to rise moderately, potatoes likely cheaper, and overall inflation pressures tied to military spending.

Washington Agriculture Department

Sweden's King Gustav V Near Death Battle

Sweden reports 92 year old King Gustav V spent a restless night as doctors watched at Drottningholm. The royal physician said the king has general bodily uneasiness and breathing difficulties while he played rum with attendants before bedtime.

Stockholm Sweden Gustav V Hjalmar Casserman Gustav Drottingholm Castle

Band Shell Plans Discussed by City Park Board

Washington Park board members and community representatives met Friday afternoon to review preliminary plans for a band shell in Central Park. A $10,000 bequest from the late Ralph Smith will fund the project. no final decision was made on structure type or site. Mineral Wells jail gains air conditioning and is described as a cooler.

Washington Park Central Park Ralph Smith Park

Allied columns breach Korean front near Manchurian frontier

In northwest Korea two Allied columns pierced Communist defenses and push toward the Yalu with little resistance. U S planes destroy tanks and vehicles while the 24th division advances 11 miles amid rear-guard opposition. British Scotlanders lead the assault near Napchongjong toward Chongju and Sinuiju as Taechon and Whadok fall under American pressure. The thrust aims toward the Manchurian border amid snow and heavy air activity.

Tokyo Yalu River U. S Songjin Siberian Hell Argyll and Sutherland Regiment Napchongjong Chongju Sinuiju Kasan Taechon Whadok TC. Ss Sth Unsan Manchurian Wonsan Yalu Manchuri Chosan Kojang F Ist America S. K Sinuiti Tanchoi

Eisenhower Truman Discuss Europe in Conference Today

President Truman and Gen Dwight D Eisenhower meet to discuss the post of supreme commander for Western Europe. Eisenhower says he will accept any assignment as a soldier and offered no definite decision.

Washington Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower Western Europe Eisenhower Truaman West United States White House Pentagon George C. Mars Ike

Adults Banned from Delta Lake. Reserved for Children

The Fort Wayne board of safety ordered adults to stop fishing in Delta Lake, a site now reserved for children only. The action aims to ensure safe access for young anglers and prevent overcrowding by adults.

Fort Wayne, Ind Board of Safety Delta Lake

Telephone Strike Could Paralize Wide Western Bell Network

About 16 009 Western Electric workers across 49 states and DC plan a coast to coast strike starting Nov 9 6 a.m. local time The CIO Communications Workers of America seeks a substantial wage increase The walkout would hit long distance calls first with local service curbed as equipment fails and repairs halt Federal Mediator Maggiolo to meet with both sides in New York to push for a deal

Washington Western Electric CIO Communications Workers of America District of Columbia Bell System New York Walter A. Maggiolo Maine Vermont Rhode Island New Hampshire Massachusetts Haverhill Mass

Buckley Rosary to Be Held Here Sunday

The body of J H Buckley who died in Chicago is scheduled to arrive in Iowa City Sunday morning and will be taken to the Jones funeral home. The Buckley family will arrive Sunday evening Rosary will be recited at the Jones funeral home Sunday night and funeral services will be held at 9 o clock Monday morning in St James church.

J. H. “Pick” Buckley Chicago Lowa City Jones Funeral Home Buckley Iowa City St. James Church

Marriage licenses issued in district clerk office

Three more marriage licenses were issued. Rich ard I E Wright and Joyce M Powers of Des Moines, Eldon D Wyse and Pauline M Bogshart of Mt Pleasant, and Paul H Ryan of Marengo with Alice A Shelangoski of Washington were listed as couples.

Richard IE. Wright Joyce M. Powers Des Moines Eldon D. Wyse Pauline M. Bogshart Mt. Pleasant Paul H. Ryan Marengo Alice A. Shelangoski Washington

Faith in Santa Restored by $1000 Award in St Louis Case

In St Louis a judge awarded $1000 to Gary Lee Roberts after a Santa mishap at a department store. The four year old suffered a head bump when the Santa dropped him during a discussion about toys. The store faced a damages suit from his parents for shattering his faith in Santa.

ST. Louis Gary Lee Roberts Nick Gary Mars Austin J. Roberts Santa Kris Kringle Anton Sestrick Sunita Sestrick

Quinns file divorce petition in district court

Robert L. Quinn files for divorce from Florence J. Quinn in district court. The couple married in Arizona on December 23, 1947 and have no children.

R. R. Noonan Clerk of District Court Today Robert L. Quinn Florence J. Quinn Arizona

Two-Thirds of Fund For Chest Completed

Two thirds of this year’s Washington Community Chest goal is pledged as cards are turned in at YMCA headquarters. Robert Day, campaign chairman, says plans will start a clean- up drive immediately to reach the $25,000 goal. Residents without pledges are urged to call headquarters for a worker.

Washington YMCA Robert Day Today Billie Younes

Medical Association Meeting At YMCA Reports On Socialized Medicine

About 36 members attended the Washington County Medical Association monthly meeting at the YMCA. Dr. C. A. Bolle presided in Dr. J. Miller’s absence. A movie on socialized medicine was shown and Dr. Bolle, an AMA convention attendee, spoke on the San Francisco proceedings.

Washington County Medical Association YMCA C. A. Bolee J. Miller Wellman Lir Bolee American Medical Association San Francisco

Des Moines Weather Outlook Mild Through Sunday

Weather bulletin for Des Moines reports fair conditions this afternoon and tonight with a high of 65 to 75 and a cooler low of 40 to 48. Sunday remains partly cloudy and mild with a high of 65 to 72, winds 12 to 18 mph, then cooler Monday. No major changes expected Tuesday.

Des Moines Weathertown

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State Bank Washington State Bank Kps Joseph Zelinsky Joe Tegel Art Huhn City Park Board Mineral Wells Tex Korea Noes North Korea Antune M Kopra Manchuria Yellow Sea Japan Sea Joseph Beirne CWA Harry Sowden Ray Guest Harry Turner Washington County Marion Rapp American Legion Cap” Harvey Sperry Easter Martin R. Greiner Donald J. Bean Lyle V. VanSickle Milburn N. Nayadley Richard D Young Duayne M. Miller Arnold R. Smith John L. Johnson John KR Coffman Medical Association
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