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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1952
Page
2
U S Marines on Bunker Hill brace for fresh Communist assaults amid rain. Col Walter Layer warns of a fifth attack while Marines vow to clobber the enemy as Fifth Air Force aircraft pound bunkers and positions near Panmunjom.
Fifteen airmen parachuted to safety from a crippled Air Force B 29 before it crashed near Ritzville Washington early today. Thirteen crew members were later picked up while two remained missing but officials were confident they would be found. The plane was attached to the 111th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron at Fairchild Air Base near Spokane and crashed eight and a half miles from Ritzville, spreading wreckage over 26 acres.
An East Side resident told Cleveland councilman Harry Jaffe that a street light has shone into her bedroom for about 25 years. Jaffe promised to have the light shaded, noting she had waited long to seek help.
Davis California professor C E Howell animal husbandry horse specialist at UC names newborn colts for the university farm and must file two alternates with the thoroughbred association. After 32 years and 227 colts he is running out of names and has named colts after college presidents faculty members national associations and California farmers.
The Panmunjom broadcast accuses United Nations of zone violations and claims Allied planes entered the conference area. Peiping cites Col Charles W. McCarthy saying U.N. regrets flights on Aug 1 and 11 and vows to avoid future violations.
Relatives and pretty coeds linger in the background as the department secretary trails in updating names. Despite efforts, several names remain missing while the group of colts continues to come in.
Two Grinnell youths aged 19 died when a tire blew on a car carrying five teenagers. The vehicle veered off a bridge near Newton and caromed after high speed. Charles Bailey and Keith Diehart were killed. a third passenger had a broken back. another was unharmed.
Mark Sullivan a renowned newspaperman columnist and historian died Wednesday night in West Chester Pennsylvania where he began his career. He would have turned 79 next month and suffered a heart attack on his Avondale farm. Sullivan wrote a nationally syndicated New York Herald Tribune column and authored six volume Our Times.
Police nabbed Arthur Smith 27 Logansport Ind near Grant Park sandshell amid a concert crowd. The suspect, carrying a loaded 7.65 mm pistol, claimed he planned to die by his own hand after a girl 18 was killed and an escort wounded by a man who shot himself.
Mrs John Libe entertained the Pythian Circle Wednesday afternoon at her home. Ten members and two guests Mrs Lottie Watson and Mrs Jesse McCoy attended. Mrs Ben Briley the president opened with two poems and refreshments were served by Dorothy Libe and Mrs WeeCoys. The circle will meet with Mrs Frank Gobble in September.
Captain Gordon Ei Denton of the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea was commended by General Kim Chong O for coordinating with the Republic of Korea Division. Denton and four other division artillery officers received a letter of commendation and an engraved tea set as a frontline ceremony honored their support on a two hill assault. The Stars and Stripes Forever saluted the decorated officers after the general spoke through an interpreter. Denton’s unit has been among the first to fight in Korea, capturing Old Baldy, Heartbreak, and Bloody Ridge.
S. A. Norman and R. Waters are listed with service details in the U. S. Navy. U. S. S. McCoy Reynolds DE 440 is connected to Fleet Post Office San Francisco, California.
Alabama cotton growers must produce slightly over 1 000 000 bales in 1951 to meet their share of 16 000 000 bales required to supply customers at home and abroad.
The New Haven Ladies Aid and families gathered for a picnic supper at Sunset Park on a Wednesday evening. Attendees included families of Keith Augustine Carl Mayer Richard Mayer George Canon Howard Mangold Stanley Mangold Harry Hamilton Merle Crossett Lee Sanders Carl Daering Vieto Charles Mayer and Hilly Robertson. Mr and Mrs Verne Miller joined as guests. The group sang Happy Birthday to Mrs Harry Hamilton who had an earlier birthday. Children enjoyed park activities during the event.
The Grace Hill Group’s second Grace Hill Ladies Aid social met at the community building on Wednesday. Mrs. John Williams opened with scripture and prayer, followed by group singing led by Mrs. Leonard Brinning. Guest speaker Mrs. Leslie Gates of Washington shared anecdotes from visits to churches across the United States Mexico and Canada with souvenirs. Mrs. Gates received a corsage from Mrs. Claycee Hayes as 32 members and guests enjoyed refreshments provided by a committee.
Admitted yesterday R A Beauchamp Crawfordsville medical today Josephine Miller Washington. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Walter Ferrell Jr and daughter Eldon. Today Mrs Earl Adams and daughter Keota Mrs David Galloway Washington. Births yesterday Mr and Mrs Glen Clevenger Columbus Junction a daughter. Today Mr and Mrs Max Hadley Washington a daughter.
The Ann Judson Circle met in the Baptist church basement Tuesday evening for its August gathering. Mrs. Pettavino led the program with Mrs. Williams assisting. The topic was Negro Education in Mathers School and The Guiding Light, with Philippians 2 read. The group decided to sponsor one child at next summer’s camp and reported a box of clothing given to Mathers School. Eleven members and two guests attended, with Virs Clarence Wilson and Myre Herley Hroek as hostesses.
A researcher measured sneeze wind with an anemometer and found a typical blast exits at about 100 miles per hour. The study notes most sneezes travel fast enough to disperse droplets several meters.
The SewEtte club members and families held a cooperative homemade ice cream party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Moore. Games were played on the lawn, with Janet Te Bockhorst and Mrs. Bill Meyer winning guessing contests, Henry Godwin first in the men’s division, and Gary Marston top among children in pin the tail on the donkey.
Guests were seated at quarter tables on the lawn for ice cream cake and coffee. The next regular meeting will be with Mrs Paul Te Bockhorst on Wednesday afternoon September 5.
Parents able to transport carloads of children to the YWCA camp at Lake Darling are urged to call the YWCA. The camp runs Saturday Sunday and Monday.
Children who have bed rolls ready are asked to bring them to the Y tomorrow morning for an activity. The notice emphasizes preparation and timely arrival for a scheduled program at the YMCA.
Mrs. Lana Crone is today celebrating another birthday with well wishes sent by family and friends.
Evidence points to the Gulf Stream drifting from a single path as scientists note its warm blue river-like flow changes course across the Atlantic. Researchers observe shifting currents and multiple routes rather than a steady steady stream.
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