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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1949
Page
1
London report says Sir Stafford Cripps outlined austerity to curb inflation after devaluation. Measures include a 5 percent tax rise on distributed profits, export preference, wage restraint, continued food subsidies, and a cap on personal incomes from profits and salaries. The plan aims to limit internal demand while reviewing investment and trimming nondefense spending.
Washington public schools will close in two parts of the Tal Corn Fiesta. Students may leave at 10:30 Wednesday to view the screwball parade and morning events then return for the afternoon session. Lunches served as usual. Thursday at 2:30 pm all schools dismissed for the children's parade and related activities.
Des Moines forecast calls for fair and cool conditions tonight and Wednesday. Highs near 65 to 72 today and 65 to 70 Wednesday with lows around 42 tonight. Winds shift from southwest to northwest at 10 to 15 mph this afternoon, 15 to 20 mph tonight and Wednesday.
Riverside 15 month old Jimmy Rose son of Mr and Mrs Chas Rose was seriously burned when a tea kettle of hot water overturned spilling scalding liquid over about one third of his body. He received second degree burns and was taken to Mercy hospital for treatment. His sister Ann aged seven also contracted chickenpox that day and a serum from a recently recovered child was prepared for Jimmy to prevent infection.
Reverend Paul Voronaeff, Russian born evangelist and U.S. citizen, spoke at a high school and junior college assembly about education in Soviet Russia. He contrasted student control, compulsory military service, and government propaganda with American opportunities. He answered questions from students and then spoke to Rotary at noon and to a United Presbyterian church audience in the evening.
Plans for the Tall Corn Fiesta children’s games and contest have been completed for the northeast square corner. Artema Brown, chairman, outlines a 5 to 6 pm program on Wednesday and Thursday. All grade and junior high students are eligible for prizes.
Dr William E Littlewood pastor of the Ainsworth United Presbyterian church submitted his resignation to church members subject to presbytery approval He has received a call from Wyoming Presbyterian church in Wyoming New York and asked to be relieved by the end of October 1949
Artemas Brown, secretary, announces YMCA plans to show full length features on the first Saturday morning of each month at 10 30. Other Saturdays will screen color travel and educational films including Nabonga Barnyard Babies and No Indians Please. Organizations may book travel pictures by contacting Mr Brown.
Local businessmen launch a two day horseshoe pitching event at Central Park in Washington starting Wednesday at 9 00 am with finals set for Thursday at 9 30 am. Top matches include Howard Freshwaters against T R Phillips and Bill Wilson versus L A Jones.
Mrs. Permelia R. Lay of the local Iowa State Employment Service notes an urgent demand for laborers here in Washington. Jobs last three weeks to four months, for able bodied men 18 and over, some suitable for farmers with lighter workloads. Apply in person at the Employment Service office in the Morrison Building over the Benteco.
Ralph Melville presented glass blowing and modeling at the Junior Chamber of Commerce dinner at The Pines. Don McClure introduced him. Fred Speed reported $805 and $81 profits from two dances and a treasury over $900. Hap Monroe discussed the Fiesta float and John Lee led Christmas decoration orders. The group voted to take over the Fiesta Corn Fountain as a special project.
Don Stutsman of Corn Belt Turkey farms announces Tom Russell has joined the organization. Russell, a noted turkey serviceman, comes from I. D. Russell Co. of Kansas City and has 15 years of local service work. He will buy turkeys for the season, handle service calls, and supervise laying flocks. He will reside in Kalona for the time being.
Keota vocational agriculture teacher Howard D Davis will judge the corn show at the Tall Corn Fiesta with Glen Riley of Washington schools as assistant. Ten entries compete for seven cash prizes ranging from 20 to 2 dollars. judging runs from to 3 30 in the display tent on the square’s east side.
The U S Medical bulletin reports a new anti cold tablet called Coricidin showing relief for 90 percent of experimental patients within an hour of first cold symptoms. The tablet combines chlortrimeton with aspirin and other cold remedies and was developed after hay fever uses indicated additional cold relief. It may be obtained only with a doctor's prescription.
Bill Orris was named commandant of the Harry Barker Marine Corps League detachment at the annual election in city hall. New officers include Daryl Tucker vice president Myron Levy sergeant at arms and Jim Gallagher adjutant paymaster. The slate takes over in October at the last Thursday meetings. Guests from Iowa City Ras Minick Leon Beatty and Raymond Glasgow attended the shrimp fry following the Marine election.
Grant Humston will direct a horse pulling contest sponsored by the Softball Association as part of the Tall Corn Fiesta. Three judges are named for the event at the armory field at an o clock, with Wayne Limerman weighing teams and Harlan Conley in Des Moines in charge of the dynameter Wednesday evening.
The post office offers the new Migratory Bird stamps at the stamp window priced at $2, up from $1. Postmaster advises buyers to purchase early as supplies may run short for hunters this season.
Seven more fines were levied in police court in Washington for traffic and related violations. Ernest Zook paid 10 dollars for driving without lights, Ivan Calopy paid 1 dollar for improper parking, and Calepy was assessed 5 dollars for breach of the peace. Four defendants Harris Clair Carroll and Brock faced 38.50 dollars each for trespassing.
Judge R G Yoder listed five verdict options for Oscar Fetters trial as jurors deliberated. Prosecutor Baldrige urged guilty of first or second degree murder, while defense attorney Kehoe argued insanity supported by four psychiatrists. Hugh Dougall was the victim in the 35 year old slaying.
Final day for entries is Thursday at 6 pm at the YMCA booth. Nic MecCleery announces late registrations accepted. The parade by the junior high band begins at 7 pm with kindergartners and sixth graders eligible. Every entrant receives a free theater ticket and prizes total twenty one awards including two five dollar prizes and fifteen one dollar prizes. Gene Tucker will announce winners over the loud speaker on the free act stage after the parade.
Airplane crashes in several countries claimed from 48 to 50 lives. A missing Mexican airliner reportedly crashed near Popocatepetl, with 23 feared dead including two Americans. In the United States a B 24 bomber went down in southeastern Oklahoma, killing 13 airmen. In England, two RAF Lincoln bombers collided during a training flight near Staythorpe, with 12 to 14 airmen dead.
President Truman proclaimed American prosperity as the best guarantee of peace and urged support for his welfare programs. He argued the Democratic platform advances housing education health and social security while Congress expands resources power and water projects. The speech aired on Mutual ABC and CBS in observance of Democratic Women’s Day.
The House unanimously approved a $302 million military pay raise sending the measure to President Truman. The plan grants the first general military pay increase in 40 years, boosting base pay up to 50 percent for top officers while recruits with five months’ service gain $5 monthly.
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