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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1952
Page
4
Washington ministers report a strong Easter observance with large congregations. Highlights include the midnight Saturday Easter message sung by a Presbyterian choir, decorations by Don Benblossom, and the sunrise service at the YMCA. The writer notes many locals grasped Easter's significance, while some treat it as secular with Easter bunnies and colored eggs.
Washington readers recall Dr W L C Samson of Pittsburgh known here as Lloyd Samson. He marked his 65th year April 4 as pastor of Ninth United Presbyterian, completing 64 years in gospel ministry. He has preached over 6 000 sermons and led 776 confessions in his Bites church era, with hundreds of funeral services and field calls. The church plans to observe its leeth anniversary in 1954 and urged him to remain as pastor despite earlier retirement talk.
The article notes the pastor’s health and active leadership as new members join the church. It highlights a recent service week before Easter with Dave Livingston Jr., Dr. Samson's grand-nephew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Livingston of Washington, a student at Pittsburgh Penn theologial seminary preparing for ministry.
Mr and Mrs H A Montgomery left this morning to spend a short time with their daughter Mrs W J Fitzpatrick in Western Spring Illinois. Date line notes the Confederate states formed in 1861.
Washington reporters allege new barriers from defense mobilization officials hinder press access. They must follow a Steelman office chain, submitting questions to a public relations officer who routes answers, limiting follow up. Roger Putnam is said to refuse discussions beyond weather.
Royal Neighbors of America schedule a card party at the Riverside community building on Thursday evening May 21 with public attendance invited. The report also notes a separate school showcase of three one act plays by junior senior and sophomore classes at the high school on April TS detailing cast members.
The senior class selects The Red Mare with Cletus Novy Ken nison Keene Jim Fisher as McCullis Pepperwill and Larry Hartzler as Bob Pease. Mrs. Russell Ross directs. The sophomore class presents Wilbur Sees it First coached by Gerald Simpson with Dale Heck as Wilbur Macwell.
A three man gang armed with submachine guns hijacked an armored truck on Rue Notre Dame De Nazareth near Place de La Republique, stealing gold worth 74 285 francs. They swapped cars, fired on pursuing police and escaped in a Peugeot, abandoning the getaway vehicle as cops closed in.
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