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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1957
Page
1
Dr. Ralph Heal of the National Pest Control Assn warns in Elizabeth New Jersey that flies may become immune to all insecticides as insects develop resistances, making swatting the only likely method for future generations.
A second spring snowstorm covered the Great Plains driving near blizzard conditions in places. Colorado saw 11 inches in Lander and heavy disruptions to service. Denver reported downed lines and falling branches. Storm systems also brought rain to the East with Florida swamped by 2 inches of rain.
The Iowa House defeated a bill to require all public schools to offer driver training. The 53 to 44 vote fell two short of the 55 needed for passage. The proposal would have required teens under 18 to pass training for a license, with 16 as the current minimum age. Written and driving tests would replace school instruction.
Cedar Falls Iowa March 1949 Enrollment for the spring quarter at Iowa State Teachers College reached a new high Dr Beard registrar said unofficial total 3077 surpassing last spring 2896 A record 1405 men and 1672 women are enrolled surpassing prior marks 1368 men in 1949 and total student body increases noted in report
A total of 187 persons received the TB patch test at St James and Stewart schools on Monday in a follow up to earlier tests. The group included students absent earlier and families of reactor cases with volunteers and nurses assisting. Readings are set for Stewart School at 9 a.m. and St James at 12 45 p.m. Friday with Dr Richard Owen supervising. Dr J M Lloyd will read results in Crawfordsville Friday at 9 a.m. and Ainsworth at 9 30 a.m. with a time change for Ainsworth readings.
The Teamsters Executive Board rejected Dave Beck’s $1 million truth campaign. Beck and his aide Einar Mohn voted for it, while Secretary-Treasurer John F. English led the opposition amid Senate ethics charges against Beck.
Gov. Herschel C. Loveless vetoed a bill that would have exempted $1.3 million in gasoline and farm chemicals from sales tax, saying it would erode the tax base and spawn further taxes while failing to meaningfully aid farmers. The veto requires a two thirds majority in the House to override, with rough odds in the Republican‑led chamber.
The House passed a high school district consolidation bill by 95 to 10 to force all areas into districts with high schools by July 1 1962. The measure would close many one room schools and included a compromise allowing farmers full payment of agricultural land tax credits for 1961. Rural lawmakers feared taxation shifts and opposed further equalization edits while Rep. Curtis Riehm backed the credit amendment.
Mrs Dorothy Richardson has purchased the Dougall Brothers Cafe from Mac Dougall and is operating as the Iowa Cafe. She has cooked in Washington restaurants for four years and will run the cafe with help from Mrs Clive Gray, Mrs MacDougall, and her daughter Joan. The cafe opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 7 30 p.m.
Authorities sought an underworld hoodlum for questioning in the Chicago banker Leon Marcus murder case. Marcus, 61, was found shot in a vacant lot with large sums including a 300000 dollar check. Detectives linked the case to syndicate vice and gambling figures and possible ties to the Orville Hodge embezzlement scandal. Coroner’s inquest delayed to April 23.
Postmaster General Arthur E Summerfield says without a $58 million House approved cut restored by Congress the postal budget faces a hatchet approach for 1958. Possible reductions include no Saturday mail delivery and limited city routes.
Washington County Red Cross fund and membership drive shows early progress with $6501.97 reported, but 38 rural districts and all Washington areas remain incomplete. Rev. Nancy Nichols urges canvassing completion and reports, listing town results such as Ainsworth, Brighton, Crawfordsville, Kalona, Wellman, and West Chester with specific chairmen and contributions.
A reader pointed out multiple errors in Monday's Evening Journal jail break report. The alleged incident featured fictitious names, incorrect locations, and implausible details such as a jail photo fabrication and misdated events.
City council completed the land purchase for a new municipal swimming pool west of Sunset Park on the ravine site. The 550 by 400 foot property from Dora Bailey and Jay Brewer includes access to West Madison Street. Stanley Engineering of Muscatine will draft plans and bidding will begin after approval. The council also outlined summer street resurfacing for 40 blocks and a plan to hire an engineer for these projects, possibly starting this summer. Official bids for disposal plant revenue bonds will be accepted April 15.
Fifteen ministers from Washington County met at the First Methodist Church to plan a county ministerial association. Elected officers include Rev. Ted Van de Veer president, Rev. Earl Erb vice president and program chairman, and Rev. Nancy Nichols secretary treasurer. A quarterly program and lunch meeting are planned with a family gathering in September. The first meeting is set for Monday May 6 at the West Chester Federated Church.
The State University of Iowa Institute of Agricultural Medicine begins a countywide study on skin and eye disorders among rural residents in Washington County. Financed by the Kellogg Foundation, the project partners with local medical, Farm Bureau, extension and public health groups to identify factors, measure prevalence, and guide physicians in rural care.
Charles Schachner 89 died in Wellman after years of illness. Funeral service set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Powell Funeral Home with Rev. E M Buehler officiating. Burial in Wellman Cemetery. Survived by wife Ollie M Moothart. son Floyd. grandson Dale. two brothers John and William preceded him. Born June 10 1867 in Washington County.
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Hockey of Angola Indiana will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist Church in Deep River Iowa. The body arrives 1 10 a.m. Thursday and friends may call at Jones Funeral Home until 10 30 a.m. Thursday. She was sister of Dr. Wendell Shaffer of Washington and daughter of Charles and Ina Mae Rouse Shaffer.
The official weather observer records .55 of an inch of rain in the Washington area this week. The total includes the moisture that fell from Sunday morning to this morning.
Rufus Sherman Johnston 92 of Columbus City dies at Restopia Nursing Home in Columbus Junction. Funeral at Stacy Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Donald H. Brush officiating. Burial in Columbus City Cemetery. Survivors include wife Loui Colton and two daughters Helen and Virginia Foss.
Centerville fire destroyed the central headquarters building of Iowa Southern Utilities Company housing radio broadcasting engineering and commercial offices. Insurance will cover most of the $300000 loss with valuable records and data deemed irreplaceable. Company officials stressed no threat to operations and praised five fire departments for preventing spread.
About 50 attended a Baptist Men's Brotherhood dinner at the Baptist Church Monday night with guest speaker Tait Cummins. He outlined the Big 10 code and financing, praised athletic programs, and noted Rose Bowl impact on Iowa football. Cummins forecast Cincinnati as NL pennant winner. Dick Weeks received about 60 ties for his birthday.
Homestake Mining Co reports 1 627 719 tons of gold ore valued at 19 354 312 dollars for 1956. The output trails 1941 by about 200 000 dollars, and the ore averaged 11 89 dollars per ton.
Considerable cloudiness cooler through Wednesday with occasional light rain or snow starting in the extreme south tonight and continuing southward Wednesday. Low temperatures 22 to 35, high 30s to 40s. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow and cooler conditions Thursday.
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