Decision on Congress to President Prompt Session Not Called
Senate president Arthur Vandenberg said the decision on a special session for emergency European aid rests with President Truman upon his return from Brazil. He noted GOP would not initiate the call and committees should first gather essential information before any action.
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Brazil
Lindgren and Frieden Secure Marriage License in Moline
Donald W. Lindgren and Mary K. Frieden of Moline HI obtained a marriage license at the courthouse today.
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Donald W. Lindgren
Mary K. Frieden
Moline, HI
White to Maryland Going into Business
Kenneth White longtime associate of the L. A. Jones funeral home since 1934 plans to leave Sept 15 and start his own funeral directing business in Cumberland Maryland. He has leased a Cumberland funeral home, will install equipment, and hopes to be established by mid October. Tom Duncan will assist temporarily at Jones funeral home while White starts his new venture.
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L. A. Jones Funeral Home
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White
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Jones Funeral Home
Rehearsals For Echoes of Peace Schedule
Rehearsals for Echoes of Peace held at Lincoln gym with east door used when specified. Thursday Sept 4 features Ballet at 5 p.m Mexican hat dance at 6 30 p.m Episode 4 Pilgrim scene at 7 p.m Episode 5 Spirit of 76 at 7 30 p.m Episode 6 Generals Lee and Grant at 8 p.m Iwo Jima and World War II veterans at 5 p.m. Friday Sept 5 dress rehearsal at 7 p.m. at armory field.
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Bergeson to Speak at Armory Field Sunday Evening
Rollo H. Bergeson Iowa secretary of state will address a 4000 seat gathering at Armory Field Sunday at 7 30 pm on the theme So You Want to Be a Christian Introduced by Dr Fred E Miller the program includes organ preludes a national anthem and a community chorus with Rev Milo J Phillips and Rev T C Polk giving prayers and benediction A Bee line bus service will operate from seven o clock with ten cent fares to and from the field
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Washington
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St. Paul’s Evangelical
Herbert Osineup
Stainer
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Wolf Floral
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Montgomery Wards
Cargill Inc
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Sunshine Community Club
Second Street
Piggly Wiggly
Bob Rees Tin Shop
Phillips 66
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Humble Products
Sitters Auto Parts
Mace Motor Mid-Continent
Pet Tails Radio & Apply
Fred L. Stewart Hardware
Farrell Office Supply
Reisters Products
Smart Smplts
United Mattress Co
Eelipse Lumber Co
Parade Formation For Washington Exposition On West Second
Parade forms next Tuesday and Thursday on West Second Street in Washington. Entries line up on side streets feeding West Second with color guard and bands at St James church. Floats and cars will be judged after the Thursday lineup on West Jefferson Street to close the day.
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Evening Journal
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Keith Vetter
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Stewart & Crone
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Bell
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Tucker Chevrolet Sheri Oil
Whitlow Tire Shop Farm Bureau
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Asen
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Bank of Washington
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Crones Grace & Meats
Rukgaber Hardware
Scotts Furniture
McDaniels Drug Store
Nicola & Harmon Book Store
Fosters Repair Shop
Hunseaker Shoe Repair Shop
West Jefferson Street
Truman pledges U S support for UN at Rio address
President Truman told a joint Brazilian congress that the United States will back the United Nations with all resources but cautioned that steadfast purpose, toil, and patience are needed. He urged hemispheric unity, promised aid to war-devastated nations, and emphasized enduring cooperation between Brazil and the United States to advance world peace and law.
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Box Lunch to Open by Mr and Mrs Box in New Café
Mr and Mrs Ray Box plan a new Box Lunch in the former Arlyce Studio building. The opening Saturday offers free coffee and doughnuts to patrons. The menu includes sandwiches soups salads fries cold drinks and ice cream. Previously they ran Maid-Rite and Congress notes and cafe.
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Maid-Rite
Congress Notes
Children Themed Exposition Program Promoted Friday
Friday September 12 features a personal participation day with a 10 am children’s pet parade and an 11 am baby beauty contest at the square bandstand. Four baby divisions, a Freckles contest, and 3 pm children’s games with prizes are announced, with entries due by noon Friday.
Amateur contest at 4 PM Friday in county
An amateur contest will be held at 4 o clock in the afternoon on Friday with prizes for the most talented in the county. Two classes are offered for children up to 14 and adults 15 to 100. Community members are urged to contact the Washington County Exhibition office by writing to Box 250 with name and address.
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Washington County Exposition
Pet Parade Scheduled for Washington County Ex position
Children up to 14 may enter four divisions on Friday September 12 at 10 00 A M on the square. Prizes and refreshments follow the parade with 3 00 P M activities including sack races tug of war and a freckles and pie eating contests. Participants register at Hamm s appliance store next to Hotel Washington before Friday September 12.
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Exposition Committee
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Hotel Washington
Echoes of Peace United Nations spectacle cast named
John B. Rogers company of Fostoria announces Washington participants for Echoes of Peace to be shown at the Washington County Exposition. Three evenings at Armory Field list narrators trumpeters and numerous princes and attendants with a long roster of Washington residents and groups.
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United Nations
R. H. Rockhold
John B. Rogers Company
Fostoria
Ohio
Washington
Washington County
Armory Field
West Madison Street
Frances Whisler
Ben Robbins,Jr
John Freshwater
Railroads Seek 27 Percent Freight Rate Increase
The Association of American Railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 27 percent rise in freight rates to cover a 15.5 cent hourly wage boost for non operating workers and other cost jumps. The proposal would lift annual railroad revenue by about 1.873 billion dollars, with hearings starting Tuesday and an immediate temporary 10 percent rise sought, except for coal coke and iron ore.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Association of American Railroads
AAR
Icc
Car Collision Near Keota Causes Minor Damage
A vehicle owned by Walter Bennettt and driven by his wife collided with a car driven by Daniel J. Oseveiler three miles north of Keota on a county road yesterday. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated at about $200.
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Daniel J. Oseveiler
Keota
Mrs Griffith 69 Dies at Burlington Home After Illness
Mrs Josephine Griffith 69 wife of Edwin Griffith died at her Burlington home last night after years of declining health She lived in Washington the past four decades and was active in the WSCS and Sunday school Funeral services are set for Saturday at L A Jones funeral home with Dr Fred E Miller officiating Burial will be Elm Grove cemetery She is survived by her husband, four daughters, one son, two brothers, two sisters, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren Records show several relatives predeceased.
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Edwin Griffith
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Burlington
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W. I
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Washington
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New York City
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R. M.) McCullough
Austin
Texas
Mary
Joh) Iwazil
Mildred
Rodney) Kephart
W. A
L. M. Huston
H. M. Jordan
W. E. Gipple
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