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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
1
Washington reports the top defense leaders draft a program to double pre Korean force levels by July 1, 1964. It envisions 20 army divisions 400 naval ships and about 90 air force groups by the 1954 target date costing roughly 40 billion dollars per year, far above the prewar budget.
County Attorney Paul V. Shearer noted Washington county maintains a good record in the statewide drive to curb dangerous driving. A Des Moines paper error listed 31 arrests for drunken driving in the 1949 50 period with 16 convictions, but court records show 16 OMVI arrests and 15 convictions, with one case awaiting grand jury action.
Hilton Durst and Patrick Earl O'Conner of Durst Feed attended the annual Gainer feed dealers conference in Springfield Illinois last week at the St Nicholas hotel.
Santos Hernandez captured first place in the annual business men's horseshoe tournament by defeating Dom Boyer 21 to 19 in the final. Howard Freshwaters took third after beating Bill Shannon 21 to 19 in the consolation match. Thirty-two local businessmen competed, with John Lee arranging the tourney during the Fiesta.
The budget committee presents a comparison of the 1950 and 1951 budgets for the Washington Community Chest. It outlines allocations and totals guiding the local charitable fund's planning.
New York State police checked records of eight metropolitan area hospitals to assess alleged fatal mistakes by William H MacLeod who posed as a physician for five years. Judges say he treated patients without a license, claiming to deliver 475 babies in one year. He received one year in prison.
Firefighters were called to extinguish a small blaze in the motor of a Royal United Shows ride at the Corn Fiesta. The fire started as the operator tried to fill the gasoline tank with the motor running. Little damage occurred and the motor was running again by noon.
Iowa State college farm management specialist Herb Howell told more than 100 farmers at a Washington county extension meeting that livestock profits may hover near break even with no peak gains likely. Ames’ Dick McWilliams urged using soft corn if frost hits early, boosting silage and field drying strategies.
Attorney general Robert Larsen’s crackdown on gambling reaches the Wash ington Corn Fiesta as seven concessions were barred from opening for the two day event. County attorney Paul V. Shearer says the actions followed Larsen’s ruling banning gambling in Iowa and staff removed the games when notified. Officials note similar actions occurred in Wapello, leaving vacant spots around the square during the fiesta.
John Luellen died shortly before noon Wednesday at the Whaley rest home in Mt. Pleasant. He was a lifelong resident of Henry county. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at Zehr funeral home in Wayland with interment in Wayland cemetery. Survived by four sisters Mrs. Will Levert Wayland Mrs. Eugene Hoover Muscatine Mrs. Joel Arnold Brighton Mrs. Elmore Erickson near Olds and one brother Charles Luellen of Wayland.
M. W. Gus Alsip has joined the staff of the Washington Evening Journal and will oversee circulation. A longtime Washington resident, he formerly taught and coached athletics in southeast Iowa schools and recently served as county youth assistant in the county extension office. He replaces Don Williams, who resigned to pursue a Master’s degree.
A Winchester dealer advertises selling automobiles by the pound marking an unusual pricing approach. The story notes UP dispatch from Winchester Massachusetts with details on how vehicles are weighed and priced.
Washingtons second annual Tall Corn Fiesta runs into its second day with sunny skies and crowds expected in the business district. The schedule includes horseshoe pitching finals, radio star acts, Wick's school dance, kiddies parade prizes, Washington ITOO I Minstrel Show, Sorden's accordion band and a closing free act at 10 pm.
Washington county American Legion auxiliary sent five members to the State Juvenile Home in Toledo to bring gifts and tour the facilities. The delegation, representing First District, included Mrs. Lee Hunt, Mrs. Robert McFarland of Ainsworth, Mrs. Lee Stacy of Brighton, and Mrs. M. L. Brown and Mrs. E. E. Ward of Washington.
Ida Caldwell reports Benja min C. Ashby received a 90 day jail term and a $100 fine after being accused of drunken driving while driving a tractor on the highway. Justice of the Peace W. S. Maxey handed down the sentence following police statements.
American Legion and Legion auxiliary in Washington county urge First District members to reserve for the September 19 meeting in Muscatine. Legion sessions run daytime in club rooms. auxiliary luncheon at Hotel Muscatine. a joint evening program with state commander and president closes the day. Reservations to Mrs Hilda Eyes 115 West Fifth Street Muscatine.
The post office building in Wash ington and the Internal Revenue offices in ington will be closed Monday September 18.
The twenty sixth annual meeting of the Protective Benevolent Association of the Knights of Pythias lodge was held in Cedar Rapids. Maurice Repp of Marengo presided. Eldon M. Morgan read reports and will step down as secretary. Rausmussen replaces Morgan on the board of trustees.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Cherry were held at 10:30 this morning at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev. Raymond Reed officiating. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Cherry Bill Crayne Lawrence Whisler Raymond Whisler Evelrette Stewart and Corbin Crawford.
Allied naval air bombardment hit Inchon and surrounding areas in a large strike. Fires spread in Inchon and Seoul while UN forces on the Taegu and Mason fronts pressed to retake hills and push back a sizable enemy assault near Taegu.
The Jackson 4-H boys club chose Leroy Havel as president at a Tuesday meeting held at Jerry Zeck's home. Franklin Soika became vice president, Ralph Knotek secretary, and Keith Horn reporter, with Raymond Bell and Bill Foster named leaders. The group plans a future meeting at Yaro Sojka's home to organize the year's program. Tom Robb presented a moving picture on cattle from England. Refreshments were provided by the George Zeck family.
The Des Moines forecast calls for fair and cool conditions this afternoon and tonight. Friday brings increasing clouds with occasional rain from the far west. Highs today 70 to 75, tonight 40 to 45 northeast and 45 to 50 elsewhere. Friday highs 68 to 74 with variable winds 10 mph. Saturday remains cloudy and cool with light rain possible. Sunday stays cloudy and cool with rain in the southeast.
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