The Mount Pleasant News from Mount Pleasant, Iowa • Page 1

Local temperatures: maximum Monday night 49; at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday 56. Rainfall .22. THE MT PLEASANT NEWS Weather tor Iowa: Pair and cool tonight with scattered frost north portion.

VOL. 68, NO. 108 MT. PLEASANT, IOWA, TUESDAY, MAY 7, 1946 Miner Killed In Kentucky Harlan, Kentucky, (BNS)--One miner was shot and killed and four others were reported wounded today in the firrt flaie-up erf violence in- the Kentucky coalfields during the current mine strike. The gun play started when UMW union pickets clashed with members of the progressive mine workers operating the Captive Benham of Wisconsin Steel corporation.

It was not known immediately who started firing first. It was definitely established, however, that members of the UMW and the progressives ex- By Carrier, 15c per week By Mail, $5.00 per year Miners Consider Government Proposal Concert Series Is Assured Outstanding Musical Talent To Be Brought Here Do It Every Time changed sporadic shots for more than two hours. The dead miner was identified only as a man named "Block" Btali- fill, Kentucky, and he was assumed to be a UMW ipicket by police since he lived more than 30 miles from Benham. Authorities said that others maj have 'been wounded but have failed to ask for medical treatment According to mine officials the shooting started when automobiles allegedly containing UMW pickets, sped by the mine entrance. Father, 2 Girls Die In Fire Mt.

Pleasant is assured of a concert series of outstanding talent the com-- ing winter as the result of action by a local group Monday evening. Pledges have 'been solicited the last several weeks and now to! al-enough to warrant the signing oS contracts for the senes. Additional persons will be given opportunity to buy tickets in the next few weeks, but they should nor. delay too long, because when the Iowa Wcsleyan auditorium is filled, obviously no more tickets can be offered. About 75 tickets are yet available for Mt.

PJeasant residents. A booth will toe established in the Hemy County Savings bank next Saturday and possibly on one or two mcie Saturdays. Theie persons who have made pledges may turn in their money and others who have not made pledges may get their ticket receipts. A non-profit corporation was or- By Jimmy Hatlo IS UJE FRAGILE TyPE THE OFFICE 8UT, PENNYWHISTLE CAN'T HANDLE ALL -TWIS WORK. .1 NEED AT LEAST TWO ASSISTANTS.

VERY WELL. WE'LL SEE WHAT WE CAN DO AND WHV NOT TAKE A PEW DAVS OFF TO REST Cedar Rapids, Iowa (INS)--Two girls, 3 and 5, and their father died ganized Monday evening with Mrs. from burns received in a fire at their Cedar Rapids home early today. A sister, 6, is not expected to live. Dead were Richard Watson, 36; Jeanette, 5, and Sharon Kay, 3.

Rochelle Watson, 6, was reported In critical condition at the University of Iowa hosptal, where her sisters were also taken. Watson, a World War II veteran, died at a Cedar Rapids hospital. Watson was separated from his wife who recently served a jail sentence for neglect of her children. The fire started at 1:30 a. m.

Cedar Rapids fire chief E. P. Kohout said he believed the fire was started from a cigarette Watson was smoking on a day couch in the front room of the house. The fire did not reach the girls' bedroom, but Kohout said they were burned by "radiated heat." Nevers, C. F.

Hayes, Henry Eisenkramer, Edna Michener, Dorothy Kean Lewis Chapman and Ben A G-aler as incorporators. They elected Mrs. Nevers as president, C. F. Hayes, as vice-president, Dal'e Kelley, treasurer, AT WOME SHE'S ABOUT AS FRAGILE AS MRS (SARSANTUA THANK TO Will Show And Sell Angus Cattle About 70 Head To Be Offered About 70 hsad of Angus fculls and females will be shown at McMillan paik here Thursday morning and 6111 sal breaking the pro- Plan Offered In Effort To Break Strike Washington.

D. c. (INS)--A govern- fered fcr sale in the afternoon at the Southeastern Iowa Aberdeen Angus breeders shew and sale. The catalog lists 29 bulls and 38 females Others have been added since the publication cf 'the booklet Animals to be offered come not only from Henry comity but from surrounding areas as Jar north as Muscatme. south to Keokuk and west to Bloomfield.

Henry county consignors include Earl Canby, Don Carper, Wayne Haushahn, Ralph Meade, Harry Prottsman and Seeley and Cash. Roy G. Johnston cf Belton, will Ibe the auctioneer. Simpson Wins In Quadrangular How They Finished Simpson 81 Central 43 Wartburg 25 Iowa Wesleyan 15 Pella, trackmen cap-, tured the first prewar Central Invitational meet here Monday, rolling up 81 while Central finished second with 43. Wartburg collected 25 markers third- and Iowa Wcsleyan finished fourth with 15.

The Indianola thinclads scored victories in five events as records evaded competitors in every instance. Events in which I. W. C. scored: Mile run--Morgan (Central) first, Carse (Simpson) second: fimutz (Iowa Wesleyan) third; jCorrea (Simpson) (fourth.

Time, 5:06.5. 1 CO-yard dash Koch (Wartburg) first, Bourner (Simpson) second, Horn (Iowa Wesleyan) third, Wiederholt (Iowa. Wesleyan) fourth. Time :10.7. 220-yard low hurdles McKirgan (Simpson) first, Veenstra (Central) second, Wiederholt (Iowa Wesleyan thiid.

Dyer (Simpson) fourth. :288. and Mrs. Durward DeWitt, as secretary. The incorporators represent the B.

P. W. the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, the Music club, the college and On Full Time Basis Returned Vets To Have Charge Local Men Hear Prediction Of Nearly 400 At Wesleyan In Fall Trenton Farmer Dies Suddenly Dan Roth Stricken In Mt. Pleasant longed soft coal strike deadlock was submitted to John L. Lewis and the bituminous operators today by special mediator Paul Fuller.

The miners were to consider Puller's proposal this afternoon at a session of the UMW's 250 man policy committee and the mine owners immediately took it under advisement in a private caucus following the joint negotiating session. Presumably the proposal was designed to end the prolonged stalemate in negotiations for a new contract and pave the way for a resumption of vitally needed coal production. The United States Employment office the first organizers of the project. in Mt plea sant. which has been The four numbers secured for the open one dav a week, will be operated concert series here include the origi-, on a ful1 tlme Dasis wlth a resident nal Don Cossack chcrus, the Carlos Ijnana ser and secretary, starting next Salzedo ensemble, Frances Greer, Met- Monda y.

'Paul C. Peterson, manager icpohtan soprano, and a pianist to be cf tne Burlington office announced selected from a group of famous con- Tuesday. cert pianists. Claire Hedlund, formerly of ML. iPleasant and a returned veteran, will Announces Plan To Withdraw Forces Ibe the manager of the Mt.

Pleasant office. The secretary will be Miss Estylene Haviland of Mt. Pleasant, who recently returned from the WAVES. The Employment office has been London, England (INS Prime handling wiemployment compensation, Minister Clement R. Attlee announced readjustment allowance (rcceived Wld Britain's proposal to withdraw all and servicemen's self-employed armed forces from Egypt in the house Tne work nas greatiy increased and the of commons today and former pre- office is crowded on the days of the mier Winston Churchill termed the of a representative f.tom the announcement "one of the most mo- office.

Business and Professional men of Mt. Pleasant. 175 in all, heard firsi hand information about Iowa Wesleyan. at the annual night" ot the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs at Hershey Hall commons Monday evening. Dr.

Stanley B. Niles, president, asked members of the college staff to give reports. Dr Wajdo Braden told of the work of the speech department, which recently had two speakers representing the state of Iowa in the interstate meet. Dr. Roger Morrow announced the arrangement by which Carnegie Tech will accept IWC engineering mentous ever heard." I reason for the establishment of Churchill immediately moved for ad- fulltime office, Mr.

(Peterson said, journment of the house to discuss this is adequate employment students. Dean R. J. Hekel explained the counseling system at Wesleyan. Air Ag-c Recognition Charles Kennedy told about air age program.

Iowa Wesleyan has recognition for its air age training, he pointed out. It is the only liberal arts college written up in a series of articles in a recent issue of an aviation publication and also Iowa Wesleyan will represent Iowa on a "matter of public importance and ur- service. He also pointed out that em- and committee of 25 to discuss aviation instruction problems at a meeting in New York this summer. R. E.

Talbott Dan Rdth, 68, farmer of west or Trenton, died suddenly in Mt Pleasants late Monday afternoon. Mr Roth had stopped at the Sater side Mt. Pleasant and an estimated 90 i blacksmith shop on East Monroe percent of the expenditures are in this street to pick up some equipment, community. which had been repaired, for a neigh- from gifts, he said. Income is derived from three sour- bor After putting thc piece in his ces: 39 percent from students, 14 per- car Roth started to get into the cent from investments and 47 percent, machine when he was strucken and crumpled to the pavement He was taken to the Dr.

C. Hunt office, i nearby, but was dead when a doctor Lewis Chapman of the public rela- arnved Dcath was attnbuted lo a tions department reported the enroll- heart atack ment at 276 at the present time. The fall enrollment based on returning stu- Outlook For Fall Term dents and applications received by wcre waltl at Mrs Rcth and daughter, Marjorie, were in Mt Pleasant with Roth and a local store for him. Mine Strike Leaders Meet To Hear Lewis Washington, D. C.

(INS)--Local leaders of 400,000 striking soft coal miners assembled in Washington today for a first hand report from John L. Lewis on the progress of his fight for a new mine contract embodying a health arid welfare program. The UMW's 250 man policy committee gathered as negotiations with the operators dragged on unsuccessfully and congress clamored for action to halt the crippling shutdown. Top administration mained silent on the After mated at 325 at- the present time, he to thelr home wit a ne hb said. An enrollment of 375 lo 400 is anticipated in September.

The student enrollment breaks down ana did learn of Mr. Rotih's death until after they arrived home. Deputy Coroner William McKasson boys jwas caned buL no mqucst ered necessary. Mr Rot ls survived by his wife J. R.

Weir, president of the board of and rustees, spoke briefly of campus ex- 'anslon plans. afternoon at two o'clock at Green a daughter. The funeral will be held Thursday ployers needing workers should get in Oil Men Hold Meeting gent business." The entire opposition party stood to' touch with bhe office, support its leader and the ruled that debate on the matter will be held tonight. An embassy statement said the move to withdraw all naval, military ana nir forces was in pursuance "of the settled policy of the United Kingdom to consolidate an alliance with Egypt as between two equal nations having common mterAts." It added that because of the British i proposal, negotiations with Egyptian officials have begun in an "atmosphere of 'cordiality." PERKINS-SMITH WEDDING RECENTLY Members of 'the Henry County Pe- Industries committee met on Monday evening at Mt. Pleasant to hear ccunty and state officers of their organization report on the activities of the year and to discuss and outline plans of the industry for the coming period.

The following officers iwere elected: Chairman--Owight Wittmer Vice-Ohairman--Russell Johnson Secretary--R Ward Executive Committee: Virgil Lindcr, Two-mile run--Dewild (Central) first Jare3 (Simpsoni second. Quandt i(Wartburg) third, Hughson (Iowa Wes- leyon) fourth. Time 11:539. Mile relay--'Simpson (Carse. Corres, Williams.

first. Wartburg second, Central Iowa Wesleyan Time, 3.49.7. Pole Vault--Kuchan fSimpscn) first, Voss (Central) second. McKirgan Dorothy Pea-kins, daughter of Mr. Time, and Mrs A Perkms cf Bur Winfleld; John Martin, Wayland; John lingtcn and Ervin Smith, son of the Hillsborc; Lewis De late Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Smith of Way- New London; John Campbell, Mt land were married in the parsonage Pleasant; H. N. Simmons, Mt. 'Pleas- of The Church of God Tuesday, April ft nt.

30, at 8 p. m. Rev. Arvella Hughes offl-' 1 6 ever increasing burden of taxes ciated at double ring ceremony, on motor vehicle owners and operators They were attended by Mr. and Mrs.

and the continual.pressure cf spssial Everett Gholson of Wayland groups who wculd increase these levies The bride wore a street length dress scored by George C. Lloyd, Exxu- of white satin and white accessories, -live Sesrftary cf the Iowa Petroleum Her wcre a light blue dress Industries committee, who pointed out structors, were introduced. Dr. Niles announced that Warren Krughoff, former member of itie Wesleyan faculty, is returning from a su- perintendcncy position, to head the Air Age department this fall Prof. William Herrmann outlined the importance of the new citizenship project which is being inaugurated at Iowa Wesleyan in September.

Dr. J. S. Pennepacker expressed pride in the Wesleyan forward-looking program. Karl Ellis, business manager, said the school budget is running around $180,000.

An estimated 90 per cent of the income conies from out- Preceding the talks the Iowa Wes- Mound The body wm remom until Thursday fhre'e Roth home. Visit Broad Court At the conclusion of the program, the men were invited to visit the men's dormitory, Broad Court. The former air corps barracks have undergone a remarkable change on the inside and offer excellent housing for 100 veterans. The work of remodeling! is about bhree-fourths completed. Hospital Coal Situation Improves Des Moines, Iowa (INS)--The coal at thc Mt.

Pleasant state men- hospital has improved, P. F. Hop- Guests at the meeting in addition to kms board of control chairman re- many local men included, Frank Mev ealed today. Cowan, manager of the Sheaffer I An ordered shipment of coal for the Branch plant here, Charles Sowers, institution has arrived and two other who also will be associated with the cars for other institutions have been plant here, and F. L.

McClurg, per- diverted to Mt Pleasant. A third is sonnel manager, all from Fort Madi- being leloadecl at the Glenwood state son. school for shipment. District Contest Winner (Simpson) third. Hart (Iowa Wesley- Wlth black accessories that the oil industry is acting in dean) fourth.

Height 10 fee-t 6 inches, They make lhe home jn Wost fense of he motorists by guarding High Jump--Hughson, (Iowa Wes- Burlingbcn where the groom 1m cm- against additional leyan) first, McKirgan (Simoscn) cyed ond, Miller (Simpson) third, DeWile I Thc groom was recently (Central), Veenstra (Central) tied for frcm years in the navyi 25 months fourth. Height. 5 feet inches. of wMch wcre spenfc aboard Sh4 (Broad Jump --Veanstra (Central) first, Coston (Simpson) second, Wil- tiffin AflVANrCC AM liams (Simpson) third, Hughson (Iowa' URI UN Wcsleyan) fourth. 18 feet NEW GARAGE HERE inches.

Work is advancing on ga- Crew Members Of Trains Called Rossie Girl Wins Essay Contest PELLA ADOPTS SALE PLAN USED HERE Southeastern Iowa winner in the es- Wheaton, 111. (INS)--Crew members say contest conducted in Iowa schools of two Burlington streamline trains in connection with Iowa's centennial perville, April 25th were called to give Mrs. Anna Taokenberg cf 643 South rage which Roy Fleenor is erecting testimony today before thc DvPagc Central Burlington, formerly of on Adams street south cf Monroe. The county grand jury in Wheaton. wrecked In a rear end collision at Na-j observance was Miss Marilyn Cruilt- shank of Mt.

Pleasant. Miss Cruik- sriank, daughter of James Cruikshank, Detroit, resides with her grand- Mt. Pleatant, is visiting her sons. Carl new one story structure to be built of The grand Jury will attempt to de-' parents, Mr. and Mrs.

C. Cruik- ard Oliver Tackcnbsrg, and other rela- torick and tile will be 72 by feet, terntlm whether there was criminal I shank, during the school year. Miss fives and friends. is enjoying the and the building will bs attached to iMtrllctnce for the wreck in which essay WM in competition the qufetnesn of oil station which Mr. Fleenor rt- were killed and more than 100 with 13 others for the state award cently remodeled.

Injured. which went to a RoMle farm girl. i i 1 nice scenery country life. Pella's big community auction this, week was patterned after the commu- ODes Moines, Iowa. (INS)--A 15 year nif auction sponsored by the Mt old Icwa farm girl who competed with Pleasant Kiwanis club.

Glen Nihart students from all of the major high nas tolcl fnends here, schools in the state in the "Iowa" Nih.irt, a former Kiwanis member essay contest sponsored by the Iowa hero and now a hotel operator at Development Commission, today is the Pclla tol tn Pella business men of winner of $250 grand state prize. thc a here. They liked the idoa. She is Joanne Meredith, senior stu- cnt into thc plan enthusiastically dent at Rossie Consolidated school and accumulated merchandise and Southeastern Iowa's representative in Produce running into thousands of the finals was Marilyn Cruikshank of 's for thc sale. Mt.

Pleasant. $15,000 DAMAGE ACTION IS FILED Waterloo, Iowa were asked today TODAY'S MARKETS court by Mrs. Helen Hcideman of Waterloo for her son, Russell. 14, for alleged injuries received by the boy in Ch'cisp. 15,070 includ- i 7,500 direct; maikst generally ac- jt've and steady a.t ceiling levels.

Cattle 5,000, calves 700; fed steers 10 15c higher; bulk in district $15.75 to $1725; top choice ilce-rs vcalcrs $1650 down, Ehccp' 3,000 active; wooled lambs j'cady; fed wooled ColoradoMambs $17; an accident in Waterloo, Mny 3rd, Common fca gcod lambs choice fed clipped lambs Estimated for Wednesday: cattle Smith, -owner of the car and Betty hogs sheep 3,000. Smith, driver which hit the boy. The' 1944. Defendants in-the suit are John II. petition says the boy received a brain concussion and a badly crushed left! arm which is permanently injured.

MX3AL MARKETS Eggs--31c. Leghorn and heavy--22c. No stags or broilers on market ofticials re- government's next step in the 37 day strike. In the senate, legislation was being prepared by Senator Lucas, democrat of 111., would make it a "criminal offense" for the miners to continue the strike and deny the country essential service. Other congressmen warned against any hasty ill-advised legislation.

There were reports that the white house conference had little success in turning up any drastic measures to force an immediate and of what President Truman had called "a national disaster." Secretary of the Interior Krug as solid fuels probably would operate the mines in event of seizure. The administration is believed reluctant to take such a step, however, without some assurance that the miners would go back to work. The effects of the six week old work stoppage wpre illustrated anew in a report by the American Iron and Steel Institute that another million and a half tons of'steel will be lost this Vcek. 2 Miners Die In Strike Flareup Harlan, Ky (TNS)--Two miners were aliot and killed today and at least five ethers wcie wounded when the nationwide coal strike caused an outbreak of violence in ihe Harlan county coalfields. The dead miners were identified as Lawrence Brock of Stanfill and Joseph Shepherd, both UMW pickets.

instantly killed and Shep- icrcl died a few houis later. JACK DRAKE, KINGSBURY INN OWNER DIES Columbus Junction--Ernest "Jock" Drake, 42. lifetime resident of Co- umbus Junction, died at Bellevue hospital in Muscatme. Friday at 4 p. bllowing a short illness He served in he army a year during World war 2 ind had been given a medical discharge.

He was a member of thc Am- srican Legion post here His wife U. he former Nela McKcan. Drake was proprietor of the Kingsbury Inn. Services were held nt thc Methodist church in Fredonia Monday afternoon with burial in Indian Creek cemetery near Columbus Junction. SMALL SLAUGHTERS FACING OPA ACTION De? reportedly had a ni'Trtocr of injunction suits in preparation Saturday flgainst some of the 1,350 small Iowa slaughterers, ordared fiy the department of ngrbulture last Monday to step killing beef and JEWS PA PER I IFWSPA.PFJ.