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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1950
Page
1
Washington public schools report total enrollment of 1,124 pupils, up 22 from 1949. Elementary enrollment reaches 567, up 28 over 1949, marking the largest since 1937. High school enrollment adds 21 to 398. junior high seven to eight grades fall 18 to 123. junior college enrollment drops to 34, nine less than 1949.
The Washington district of the Town River Valley council met at the Methodist church to map a hiking trip to the Lake Darling youth center site. Troops will depart Saturday September 16 for the site and participate in a flag-raising ceremony Sunday September (date). A council-wide exhibition is aimed for November or December and Scout ushering at Iowa University football games was discussed. John Kelley of Iowa City reported on Wood Badge training experiences, with Frank Sills of the Iowa River Valley council outlining additional trainer plans.
A divorce decree filed today in the district court clerk’s office grants John M. D. Mullikin a divorce from Luella Mullikin. The court approves a stipulation by both parties, allows Luella Mullikin to resume the maiden name Luella Nash, dismisses the defendant’s cross-petition, and orders the plaintiff to pay costs.
District Judge Frank Bechly signed a decree granting a divorce to Lydia Alvord from William Paul Alvord. The decree notes a stipulation agreed by both parties and requires the defendant to pay court costs.
The Washington county grand jury recommends erecting warning signs on three danger spots along highway 92 near Washington and urges flashing red lights at the 92 218 intersection east of Ainsworth. The report also commends jail staff and county home workers and notes repairs to the county jail while calling for improved facilities. The group submitted its September term findings to the board of supervisors.
Rock Island southwest express No. 2 derailed in Fruitland Muscatine county when it struck a stalled automobile. The locomotive and four cars left the tracks with extensive damage. several hundred feet of track torn up. No injuries reported as trains rerouted via Columbus Junction West Liberty and Davenport. Don Lange of Muscatine said he signaled the train after his car stalled. the train struck the empty vehicle and hurled it 300 feet.
DES MOINES Iowa Lt Col Fred C Tandy assistant Iowa adjutant general won the Iowa National Guard advisory board endorsement as successor to Adj Gen Charles Grahl. The board sent its recommendation to Gov Beard sley after Grahl announced plans to return to active Army duty.
Iowa official predicts a 13 million man mobilization would draft all Americans aged 18 to 31 plus. Adj. Gen. Charles Grahl said a national service act could marshal people and resources for national welfare. He noted expected assignment to national selective service HQ in Washington.
Washington hosts a Corn Fiesta parade with start time 1 30 PM at West Jefferson and South Marion. Led by Washington high school marching band, the route loops clockwise around the square, then proceeds south past Roberta Salon Maidrite and into Sunset Park. Entrants include Washington High School Band 200 block West Jefferson and dozens of local businesses and clubs such as Jones Funeral Home Farmers Mutual Ins Maybelle Beauty Salon Willets Motor Co YMCA Brown Shoe Fit McLellan Booth Horak Western Union Kalona High School Band and Sorden's Music Co. Other floats and groups occupy blocks along West Jefferson from 400 to 600 with Farm Service Co Washington Skelgas Pioneer Drug Store and VFW Auxiliary among sponsors.
In Fort Worth Texas Jimmy Johnson pitched a no hit game but his team lost 2 to 12 as the opposition drew 17 walks to exploit the chance.
Washington Municipal band members elected Jim Birney as president Milo Steele Jr as vice-president Bob Thompson as secretary and Dan Holland as treasurer Five board members were chosen Dick Tweeten Max Lee Gene Thomas Don Radda and Merritt McDaniel Melvin Hill was reappointed band director Practices will be paused until the third Thursday in October A stag party is planned at the M W Steele cabin on the Iowa river Monday Sept 18 The group will meet at city hall at 6 30 p m Hill treated all bandsmen at a local dairy bar.
Edith Welte was laid to rest after funeral services at Holy Trinity church Richmond. Rosary was recited at Jones funeral home the day before with Father W F Boeckman presiding and burial followed in Richmond Cemetery. Pallbearers included Walter Lehman Ralph Schleichter William Te Bockhorst Will Chapek Silas Korf and Virgil Hochstetler.
Leo Solomon, long time Fort Worth Fish Market manager, has spent 39 years in the market and has never been fishing himself. The piece notes his unexpected career choice and long tenure in Fort Worth, Texas.
L. B. Eicher names the campaign committee including Mrs. Merle Lytle Logan Heilman Anna Dawson Roy Fields Julius Kunik Merritt McDaniel Charles Hotle and others. A meeting led by Robert Day at the YMCA to organize and select black workers is set for 8 this evening September 12. A publicity committee led by Tom Duncan is announced along with a budget and admissions panel chaired by Richard Stewart and others. Their report goes to the Community Chest board at the September 15 meeting.
Lewis T. Cropp, a 66 year old laborer in Lincoln, Nebraska, pleaded guilty to taking 22 ears of sweet corn from the police department vegetable garden, according to reports.
Investigators probed twisted wreckage and questioned railway and military personnel after a Spirit of St Louis passenger train crashed into a halted Pennsylvania troop train near Newcomerstown Ohio. Thirty three Pennsylvania National Guardsmen died and 67 were injured, many seriously, as rescue teams recovered bodies and identified victims among the scattered remains.
Officials announce the Moose lodge ceremonies move from Legion rooms to the armory for more space. All local Moose members are invited to attend tonight at the scheduled time. The Muscatine Moose band will perform as part of the program.
Community shows highlight Red Brick School band under Mrs. C. M. Benson at 7 o clock September 13 with music and square dancing. Bill Andrew and Ray Katzman of KXIC appear at 3 o clock Wednesday, Bud Hill also slated for a 3 o clock slot the same day. The full Corn Fiesta program is on page 7.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Cherry are moved from 2 pm Wednesday to 10 30 am Wednesday at Sherman's funeral home. The body arrives in Washington today between 5 and 6 pm. A former long time resident, she died Saturday in Zion New Jersey. Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery.
Gen Walton H. Walker declared the worst is over in Korea while U.S. First Cavalry struck north of Taegu. They advanced about 1500 yards toward Tabu amid heavy enemy resistance, with fighter bombers in support and Shildok under shellfire. Casualties since September tallied around 20 000 for the North Korean forces.
Principal Edward Kelly announced the first junior high PTA meeting to be held Wednesday September 13 at the junior high building. The program will feature a panel discussion followed by group discussion on the place of the teenager in the home, starting at eight o clock.
Senatoria Mississippi report notes Meek Carter retires after walking an estimated 350000 miles during 38 years delivering mail in rural routes.
Weather outlook for Des Moines shows mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers through Wednesday. Highs reach 60 to 70, lows 40 to 68, with cooler nights and winds 10 to 15 mph and light variable winds Wednesday. Rainfall near half an inch expected over five days.
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