15 Aug 1955
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1955
Page
1
Well wishers waited Sunday for the president to depart for a Denver vacation. An automobile halted and John Meoney, the president's valet, jumped out carrying Eisenhower's golf clubs, explaining the delay.
About 56 boys from Washington and nearby areas joined the YMCA Youth Camp at Lake Darling last week. Activities included archery, fishing, swimming, softball, basketball, volleyball, touch football, rifle range, hiking, and contests. Camp started Sunday August 7 with dinners, a swimming meet, and a track meet. Camp director Art Brown led angling trips and chapel services were held daily. Counselors were Dave Campbell Bob Zager Gordon Morris Phil Brown Donald Knickerson and Bill Arthur stood in for Bob Arthur. Howard Hayes directed waterfront. Mrs James Birney and Mrs Artemus Brown cooked.
Five IRA operatives attacked the Kinnel Park Garrison at Rhyl in north Wales but fled empty handed after tying up a soldier who freed himself. Britain launched wartime security measures with armed sentries and extra guards around key sites including Balmoral and Eden’s cottage amid reports of a large stock of weapons seized in a previous raid.
Tickets are on sale for the next Washington Country Club dance to be held Saturday August 20. Tiny Biggs and his Fort Madison orchestra will provide music. Tickets cost $1 in advance and $1.25 at the door, with sales at Phillips Drug store or the country club.
Officials fear foul play in the disappearance of 67 year old Daisy Betterton of Attica. Blood stains were found inside her home and a spade nearby. James B. Smith, 22, a grandson who lived with her, is being sought after being last seen driving a 1947 blue Chevrolet Tudor.
Geneva report cites Dr. William L. Russell of Oak Ridge warning that hereditary changes from radiation may exceed fruit fly data. He calls for long term international study and suggests temporary abstinence from procreation after high radiation exposure to reduce genetic risk.
The Iowa State Highway Commission will let contracts at 9 a m on August 23 in Ames for two Washington county projects. One covers about 10 miles on highway 1 from Washington to Kalona with asphaltic concrete paving in two contracts. The other widens highway 92 from Washington east to the Louisa county line using portland cement concrete for just over 10 miles.
Word has been received of the death of an infant son of Mr and Mrs Richard Giardino of Aspinwall Pa The infant was born August 9 Mrs Giardino is the former Carol Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Walker of Washington Mrs Walker accompanied by her sister Mrs Irene Ofeit of Cherokee Iowa drove to Aspinwall ten days ago and will remain for a few weeks.
Hurricanes Diane and Connie threaten the Atlantic coast as Diane moves west northwest at 15 mph toward Morehead City and St. Augustine. Winds near the eye reach 115 mph with higher gusts. evacuation actions and hurricane flags possible along Georgia and Carolinas.
The Lions Club of Crawfordsville sponsors a pony show Saturday evening August 20 on the ball field. Entries span ten classes including the Reisinger eight pony hitch and western parade. Des Moines and other communities send ponies. Janet Wilson of Mount Pleasant to announce. Admission 50 cents, free for under high school age.
Airman Daniel Schmidt and his wife Una split today amid tension and separation. Schmidt, 23, a former Reds prisoner, checked out of a hotel with unknown plans. Una, 20, mother of their two year old son Danny Walter, returned to her trailer with her new husband Alford Fine, 22, whom she wed in September in Mexico.
The Iowa highway death toll reached 351 with seven weekend fatalities. Victims include Mary Alder, 13, of Maxwell, after a ditch crash. George Marienau of Sioux Falls in a one car rollover near Larchwood. Fred Newton Jr. of Sioux City in a wreck near Blencoe. Dwight Zwer, 37, of Ottumwa from a two truck crash. Don Zwiefel, 17 and 18, killed near Algona. Chester L. Hall of Hastings in a late Friday overturn.
In San Marino the Communist led bloc seized 3 seats from opponents in a 66 member Grand and General Council after importing about 1600 voters from Italy France and Belgium. The Christian Democrats allege foul play while expatriate San Marinese voters helped secure the Reds victory.
Tot n Teen Land observes its infant year with owner Tom Duncan noting the second floor addition has grown up fast. He recalls planning the store expansion and remodeling to serve the younger set and says many new lines were added to meet local needs.
Reports from Pangim Goa say seven Indians were killed and 36 wounded when Portuguese frontier guards fired on volunteers attempting to march into the enclave to demand its surrender to India. John Hlavacek witnessed one of the bloodiest incidents.
Blumenstein LaVina Wettrick Blumenstein 95 died at her Wellman home Funeral services pending relatives Powell funeral home to handle arrangements She was born March 21 1860 in Holmes County Ohio daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Neiderhauser She married Oct 21 1881 in Iowa City to Frank Blumenstein who preceded her in death Survivors include three children Fd Blumenstein Mrs Merle Munson Wellman Harvey Blumenstein Seattle six grandchildren nine great grandchildren
Mrs Anna F Snyder of 203 West Sixth Street died about 1 p.m. today. Funeral arrangements are pending with Jones Funeral Home.
Weather outlook for Iowa shows cooler conditions in the far northwest tonight with lows around 55 to 60 at the north and 62 to 67 in the south. Tuesday brings high temperatures from 65 to 90 in the north and 90 to 95 in the south with generally fair and warm conditions on Wednesday.
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