Spanish American War Veterans Disband Camp Huff No 26
Camp Huff No 26 veterans held their last meeting at the Emma Barnett home and voted to discontinue the camp and send its charter to the Des Moines historic society. Six original members attended along with VFW and American Legion representatives offering future support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN
Camp Huff No. 26
Kimma Barnett
C. C. Wilson
Ed Moore
Clarence Shanefelt
Wapello
Ted Ehrenfelt
Kalona
Crooks
Frank Gray
Cap) Harvey
Judge Dewey
Lon Beitel
John Steck
Camp Huff
Emma Barnett
W. O. Crooks
The
Historic Society
Des Moines
Camp Huff No 26
KR. Burham
Veterans of Foreign Wars
S. W. Easter
Camp Hutt
C. ©. Wilson
KE Moore
Wapella
W.D. Crooks
Cap
Harvey
Postal Rate Boosts Cut By House Vote
The House tentatively voted to cut half of a proposed 24 billion annual increase in postal rates for newspapers and magazines. An amendment by Rep Jolibo Lyle Jr. from Texas passed 308 to 608, setting three 10 percent annual rate boosts for second class mail instead of the 20 percent annual rise proposed by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Joli Bo Lyle Jr
Do) Tex
Mrs Harold Roundy 31 Dies in Woodbine Home
Mrs Harold Roundy 31 former Columbus Junction resident died at 2 a m in her Woodbine Iowa home. Funeral plans are pending. She was born May 1920 in Columbus City and lived there until about five years ago. Survived by husband one son Ronald brother Jack in the army sister Janet Fredonia and her parents Fredonia Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Harold Roundy
Woodbine
Iowa
Roundy
Phyllis Allen
Jo. Allen
Elsie Kulp Allen
Columbus City
Ronald
Jack
Janet
Fredonia
Keith Netzer Fined for DUI in District Court
Keith Netzer was fined $20 and costs after appearing before Judge J G Patterson in district court for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. His driver's license was suspended for 0 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Netzer
J. G. Patterson
Ex Constable Revealed as Lost Brother of Scarface Capone
In Homer Nebraska a small town resident Richard Hart long identified as ex constable is exposed as James Capone, alleged brother of Al Capone. Sheriff Goodsell recalls Hart arrived after World War I and served briefly as justice of the peace, though most cases went to Dakota City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Neb. Cup
Richard
Two Gun
Goodsell
Hart
Dakota City
Practical Hearth Tips and Brick Painting Trends
The article notes how to use a log at the back of the hearth to curb drafts and heat loss. It also mentions that painting brick structures to improve appearance and moisture resistance is increasingly popular.
Children’s Home Fund Drives Planned in Washington County
Washington County workers outline a fundraising drive for the Iowa Children’s Home Society. county residents will contribute 2000 toward 25000 statewide goal, with campaigns in rural areas but not the city of Washington. County chairmen and routes from Washington and nearby townships attended a meeting at Mrs. Joe M. Wolfe’s home to plan solicitations from September 15 to October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Children’s Home Society
Washington County
Joe M. Wolfe
East
Washington Street
Wolfe
Washington
Iowa Children’s Home
Washington Township
Orva Scott
Wayne Koupp
Rout
Clarence Jackson
Rex Crandall
Lloyd F Marek
Howard Caldwell
J. D. Quinn
Donald Robinson
Brighton
Truman
Square Dance Series Opens At YMCA This Fall
The YMCA invites all persons above high school to join a fall and winter square dance series in the YMCA gymnasium. The first event is Friday evening, September 11, at seven. Artemas Brown will call, with a beginner session offered each night. Last winter up to eight squares danced on some evenings. Newcomers to Washington urged to attend and meet neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ymca Cymnasium
Artemas Brown
YMCA
Washington
UN Forces Push Forward in Korea Amid Counterattacks
United Nations troops beat off fierce Communist counterattacks and punched a 1000 yard advance in eastern Korea. Marines cleared a strategic hill east of the Hwachon area as the force pushed on toward Chorwon with an armored thrust near a suspected Chinese buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STH
Korea
United Nations
Yanggu
Hwahan Reservoir
Chorwon
Maxwell Mace Speak At Y Men's Meeting
Maxwell, Washington county defense bond drive chair, and Glenn Mace, regional bond chair for five counties, spoke at the Y's Men's Club. Maxwell urged buying U S defense bonds as the county quota of 226338 was outlined. Mace explained how the zoning ordinance affects residents and business people. Roy Field led the meeting. plans for a joint Muscatine and Knoxville club gathering were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Maxwell
Washington County
Glenn Mace
Y's Men's Club
YMCA
Maxwell
United States Defense
Mr. Mace
Chaiman
Ocal
Roy Field
Muscatine
Knoxville
British Elections Set For October 25
Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced that a general election will be held October 25 to choose a new parliament. The present body will be dissolved October 5 with a special session on October 4 and the new Parliament to convene October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Clement R. Attlee
Attlee
Elizabeth
George
Labor Party
Labor
Booster Club Plans Discussed At YMCA Meeting
About 20 members of the Washington Athletic Booster club and the Junior Chamber of Commerce met at the YMCA to discuss high school athletic policy and plans for the year. They reviewed selling season football tickets and continuing home game program sales to fund a new scoreboard, and heard a tape of Francis Mangold's KXIC interview with coach Ed Ver Steeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Athletic Booster Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
YMCA
Francis Mangold
KXIC
Ed Ver Steeg
Mrs Myrtle Stutz Dies in California
Word was received in Washington of the death on September 10 of Mrs Myrtle Todd Stutz of Artesia California. The former Mrs W J Todd lived in Washington for years. Funeral services were held in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Myrtle Todd Stutz
Artesia
Calif
Stutz
W. J. Todd
California
Four South Korean Soldiers Wander Into Kaesong Zone
In Tokyo the communist cease fire negotiators freed four South Korean soldiers who wandered into the Kaesong neutrality zone by accident. They were members of a DDT spraying unit and unarmed. The Reds then requested two Liaison officer meetings to discuss radio contact and frequency changes, signaling possible progress in armistice talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Watte
Kaesong
United Nations
Matthew 8
Ridgway
Pan Mun Jom
Reds
Kueyong
Munsan
Morrell Cannot Bid on Army Beef Order OPSC Restrictions
John Morrell & Co. says it could not bid on a 15 million pound boneless beef order for troops overseas because OPS rules prevent purchasing enough cattle. H. W. Moore notes domestic supplies are tight and current market prices exceed Morrell’s legal limits, estimating about 21,500 cattle needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrell
Ottumwa
John Morrell & Co
Army
H. W. Moore
Packing Company
Quartermaster Market Center
Chicago
Moore
Doctors to Attend Washington High Home Football Games
Principal Robert Everetts announced a doctor will be on the Washington bench at all home football games this year. Five volunteer physicians Dr Mast Dr Lloyd Dr McCreedy Dr Nememers and Dr Montgomery will serve at specified dates to treat injuries for either team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Everetts
Washington
Mast
Burlington
Lloyd
Muscatine
McCreedy
Albia
Nememers
Fort Madison
Montgomery
Keokukewame
Nveretts
VFW Friendship Night Planned At VEW Hall
VFW members and prospective members are invited to Friendship Night at the VEW hall about 6 30 this evening announced by Harold Kerr Merle Steele and Marion McAvoy. A smorgasbord dinner, movies and social time are planned with Reverette Burnham speaking on veterans service affairs and answering questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
VEW
Tarold Kerr
Merle Steele
Marion McAvoy
Reverett Burham
Delaware Grant Supports Cancer Control Research
The Atomic Energy Commission via the Office of Naval Research funds Dr. Mary A. Russell at the University of Delaware. The project compares effects of X rays, neutrons, and mustard compounds on corn seedling growth for potential cancer control insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atomic Energy Commission
Office of Naval Research
University of Delaware
Mary A. Russell
Legion Crusade for Freedom Motorcade to Parade Saturday
American Legion Post sponsors Crusade for Freedom Motorcade in Washington on Saturday afternoon September 22. The caravan will enter from Oskaloosa and stop on South Iowa Avenue near the square with trucks in the middle of the street. The tour raises funds to send free balloons to countries behind the iron curtain and will feature a balloon demonstration and audio messages from Lucius Clay Harold Stassen and Drew Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loon Beatty
American Legion Post
Crusade For Freedom
Washington
Wayne Limerman Sr
Prost
Oskaloosa
Iowa Avenue
Crusade For Freedom Motorcade
Towa
Lucius Clay
Harold E. Stassen
Drew Pearson
Lack Of Quotas Hit By Meat Packers
Four meat packers told a Senate Banking subcommittee that banning slaughter quotas spurs a black market for meat by driving up live cattle prices. They urged approval of an administration backed bill to restore quotas. Opponents included a spokesman for organized cattlemen and several packers.endorsed by Ike W. Duffey Joseph Palmer James K. Farrell and Max Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
Virginia
Ike W. Duffey
Anderson, Ind
Indiana Livestock Producers Association
Joseph Palmer
Standard Heel Co
Detroit
James K. Farrell
The
Capitol Packing Co
Denver
Max Miller
North Bergen
N. J
Senate Debates On Six Billion Tax Increase Loom
The Senate plans to begin debate on a six billion dollar tax hike with administration allies seeking an additional one billion. The finance committee bill faces amendments aimed at lifting taxes, while lawmakers discuss shifting toward House provisions on personal income and excess profits taxes. Airmail subsidies votes delay scheduling, with sessions extended into the week and a possible Saturday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Hubert H. Humphery
Minn
House
Swine Farrowings At Record High In Iowa
Iowa reports July August farrowings at 290000 head the largest two month total in 22 years. Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes 485000 head expected for June August up five percent from 463000 last year. Ten year average for the period is 312000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Observes
U S Casualties In Korea Reach 83 257
The defense department reports a new total of 838 257 American battle casualties in Korea an increase of 895 from last week reflecting those whose next of kin were notified through last Friday. Not all casualties are counted due to delays in notifying next of kin. The rise signals intensified fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Three Washington youths plead guilty to motor vehicle larceny
Three Washington county youths named Paul Jordan Dick Hart zell and Robert Crandall were indicted for larceny from a motor vehicle and pleaded guilty at arraignment before Judge E Q Newell in Wapello this week. They are to be sentenced at 9 40 o clock Saturday morning September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Paul Jordan
Dick Hartzell
Robert Crandall
E. QO. Newell
Wapello
Potatoes Notable Vitamin and Nutrient Source
A pound of potatoes provides a substantial portion of recommended nutrients for active people. They are rich in vitamin C thiamine iron riboflavin and protein.
Jury verdict favors defendant in Kelly v Bohr case
A district court jury returned a verdict for the defendant in Kelly versus Bohr tried before Judge J G Patterson. The plaintiff claimed certain fees were due on a real estate transaction. Livingston and Day represented the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Vs. Bohr
J. G. Patter
Livingston & Day
Secret Desires Drive Women to Write Checks
A brief note suggests a curious belief that many women harbor a tendency to write checks. The text presents a sociocultural stereotype without context or data.
Des Moines Weather Outlook Tonight Through Saturday
Partly cloudy with a few light showers west and central portions tonight. Thursday expect cloudy skies and cooler temperatures with some light showers in the east. Lows tonight around 54 to 58. Thursday highs in the 70s. Winds shifting to the northwest around 20 mph Thursday. Outlook: fair to partly cloudy and cool with below normal temperatures Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Hearth Fires Andirons Create Steady Heat Bed
A housekeeper notes that a clean fireplace aids heat and fuel efficiency. Ashes should form a level bed with the andirons to glow charcoal and help ignite new logs as they are laid in.
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WHA
Children’s Home Fund
France
State Department
Idpean Acheson
Henri Bonnet
Robert Schuman
U. S
Philip Jessup
Acheson
Mace
Booster Club
Myrtle Stutz
International Soundphoto
Cancer Research
Legion
John Staines
Gevat
Atlantic City
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