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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1952

Page

2

First Grade Health Program Committee Refreshments

School health program event featured refreshments arranged by Mrs. Rob McFarlane and Mrs. Donald Shephard. Mothers of first grade children on the committee included Mrs. Chester Eatinger, Mrs. Ronald Jacobsen, Mrs. Gerald Mc Gaffey, and Mrs. David Blanken horn Jr. Mrs. Charles Lemley poured.

Leen Jeffery Rob McFarlane Donald Shephard Chester Eatinger Ronald Jacobsen Gerald McGaffey David Blankenhorn Jr Charles Lemley

Public Affairs Luncheon in Brighton With Mrs J N Irwin

Public Affairs held a luncheon in Brighton on Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs J N Irwin and Mrs Lloyd Was co host. Fourteen members attended with Margaret Cowden as guest speaker. She discussed Iran and Vietnam with insights from her experiences. The program included displays of wand work and related items.

Public Affairs Brighton J. N. Irwin Pupite Affairs &T Department of Fortnignty Merc Priagneon Jd. ON Epwit Hs Lioyd Mre. Irwin Sion Margaret Cowden

Mrs Hamptons WSCS Circle No 5 Meeting Report

Mrs Ezra Smith hosted WSCS Circle No 5 with 13 members present and Mrs Chester Hampton as speaker. Prayer, memorial for Mrs Tom Downing, 22 sick calls, new officers elected led by Mrs Lyle Wilces, and a talk by Mrs Hampton on life behind the iron curtain in Germany. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mr WA Patterson.

Ezra Smith WSCS Sarl Smith Chester Hampton Tom Downing Uriven Sam de Long Lyle Wilces Hal Richards Stephen Wiggers Jay Sellers Lynn Ferguson Kampton Germany WA Patterson

Progress Report in Western Electric Strike Talks

New negotiators for 16000 striking Western Electric workers and company officials narrowed disputes to wages with hope for a end to the ten day walkout. Agreement on minor contract demands was reached in joint sessions. federal mediators plan another company union meeting at 1 pm CST. The strike, begun April 7, has stalled over a 25 cent an hour wage increase while the company offers 10 to 16 cents. Picketing at telephone exchanges nationwide disrupts non-dial and long distance service.

New York Western Electric CST Communications Workers of America tClay Citie

Sunshine Club Hosts Six Guests on Wednesday

The Sunshine Community club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Carl Schneider's home with six visitors: Mrs. Malcom Montgomery Mrs Frank Schneider Mrs Glenn Pratt Mrs Omer Wagner Mrs Dale Darbyshire and Mrs Howard Witting. Roll call named a favorite flower and May See Cancer Film announced for April 23 at 8 p.m. at No.7 schoolhouse with Mrs Louis Koehler as president urging attendance.

Sunshine Community Club Carl Schneider Malcom Montgomery Frank Schneider Glenn Pratt Omer Wagner Dale Darbyshire Howard Witting Burdette Stover Louis Koehler No.7 Howard Stewart Wittrige Darbyshire Wagner

Taft May Get New Jersey Votes

Newark New Jersey State Republican leaders pressured to throw all 3S convention votes to Gen Dwight Eisenhower amid a split in the GOP delegation. Five delegates remained set to back Sen Robert A Taft who trailed Eisenhower and Harold Stassen in the primary and sought influence at the nominating convention.

Newark New Jersey Gen Dwight Eisenhower Sen Robert A. Tatt Harold Stassen

Unity meeting to rally 38 Eisenhower delegates in Princeton

A unity meeting was summoned for Friday night in Princeton with the 38 Republican delegates and alternates from the primary. Committee Director Herbert Hollran said the number for Eisenhower is unclear but expects the delegation to be united, likely 38 votes for Eisenhower.

Tion Princeton Republican State Committee Jine Eisenhower Herbert Hol Ran

Authorities quell saucer sightings in Iowa skies

Des Moines authorities dismissed reports of flying saucers and strange objects seen by hundreds of residents statewide. Public panic and switchboard chatter subsided as officials urged calm and cautioned observers to seek verification.

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Des Moines Officials Probe Pear Shaped Aircraft Call

Local authorities in Des Moines investigated a report of a pear shaped aircraft after a flood of inquiries overwhelmed officials. Details remained scarce as investigators sought to verify the unusual sighting and identify the object’s origin.

Weather Balloon Suspected After Airport Scare

An airport official said the excitement likely stemmed from a weather balloon.

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