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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1956

Page

4

Stevenson Backers Urged to Examine Labor Ties

Washington dispatch notes Michigan Governor Glenn Williams publicly questions Adlai Stevenson s moderation and labor ties. Williams, allied with Walter Reuther s CIO AFL leadership, warns that Stevenson needs a bold program to win the Democratic nomination, while Harriman also criticizes moderation a powerful bloc may decide Michigan s delegation.

Washington Adiai FE Stevenson Michigan Glennen Williams Stevenson Williams National Press Club Harriman Averell Harriman New York Democratic Party Walter Reuther The Automotive Workers CIO AFL Reuther Reuther and Co Nei Merged Labor

Debra Kramer Birthday Party at Keota

Debra Kramer was eight on Monday January 30 and celebrated with a gathering of her friends after school in Keota. Guests included Sandy Barbee Linda Huber Charlotte Pence Patty Thompson Dianne Bostow Evelyn Daley Karen and Linda Schuers Sue Pepper and Shirley Sparrow.

Keota Debra Kramer Debra Sandy Barbee Linda Huber Charlotte Pence Patty Thompson Dianne Bostow Evelyn Daley Karen Linda Schuers Sue Pepper Shirley Sparrow Jacque John Murphy John Larry Johnson Drake University Des Moines Fred Sheets John Dasher Frank Dasher Mary Carolyn Palmer Glen Palmer

Griswold Car Tag Reaches 43 Years in Seymour

In Seymour Connecticut the automobile registration of Robert W Griswold has matured after 43 years in the family The tag is finally 1956 marking a long held ownership legacy for Griswold family.

Seymour Conn Robert W. Griswold

Hayes Jenkins Wins First Olympic Gold For U S Figure Skating

Hayes Jenkins 22 of Colorado college wins the men's figure skating title in Cortina Italy to give the United States its first gold of the 1956 Winter Olympics. He defeats Ronnie Robertson of Long Beach as judges favor near flawless execution over originality in free skating.

Cortina Italy Hayes Alan Jenkins Colorado College Dervish Americas Jenkins Ronnie Robertson Long Beach America Robertson Dick Button Button Madeleine Berthod Switzerland Andrea Mead Lawrence Marshall Colo Siiri Rantanen Russia

Bowling Standings and Highs at Melody Lanes Meetup

Melody Lanes beat Shell Oilers 3 0 while totals show Melody Lanes 2536 plus 15 handicap and Shell Oilers 2394. Farrells defeated Sorrells 3 0 with 2497 to 2298 plus 75. Stewart Hardware beat Wart and Crone 2 1 with 2597 to 2470 plus 117. Ross Motors won 2 1 over Brown Motors 2361 plus 18 to 2257. High team series belonged to Stewart Hardware 2597 and Melody Lanes 2536. High team game went to Stewart Hardware with 883 and 875. Individual leaders included Bill Sitler 580 and 220, Bill Steele 577 and 223.

Melody Lanes Shell Oilers Farrells Sorrells Stewart Crone Ross Motors Brown Motors Ross Brown Stewart Hardware Bill Sitler Bill Steele Hi Roller League Shell Owlers

Don Hertigs Host Faithful Followers Class in Wayland

Don Hertigs hosted 13 members of the Faithful Followers Sunday School Class of Wayland Mennonite Church at their home in Wayland on Thursday evening. Co hosts Waunita Kauffman and Benjie Leichty led prayer and scripture, Dale Richenberger was elected substitute teacher, and dues of one dollar were approved. Refreshments followed.

Don Hertigs Wayland George E. Boller Don Hertig Faithful Followers Wayland Mennonite Church Waunita Kauffman Benjie Leichty James Roth Dale Richenberger Donald Davison Ledru Kauffman Edward Roth Donnie Myers

Ice Skating Rink Planned for Wayland

Wayland Jaycees voted to provide a community ice skating rink with plans to bank snow around a football field on Highway 78 and create two layers of ice to protect the turf. Delays persist as temperatures have not stayed below freezing.

Wayland George E. Boller Wayland Jaycees Highway 78

Jackson Boys 4-H Club Plans Sign Purchases

The Jackson Boys 4 H Club met January 25 at Keith Horns home with 11 members and dads present. Larry Marek presided at the business meeting and the group approved buying 4 H signs for members and two leaders with a total of 9.75 dollars noted in the minutes.

Jackson Boys Keith Horn Larry Marek

Waglers honored on 40th wedding anniversary

John Wagler and Mrs George Boller were celebrated at a family dinner at the Harlan Hotel in Mt. Pleasant marking their 40th anniversary. Elmer Wagler and family observed their seventh anniversary. eleven children and families attended from Archbold Wellman Wayland and nearby areas.

John Waglers George Boller Wayland John Wagler Harlan Hotel Mt. Pleasant Elmer Wagler Farles Wagler Rollin Short Archbold Einer Stoltzfus Wellman Dillon Boshart Winifred Linda Doris Jean Dennis Boshart Berdene Wesley Ronnie Victor Miller Connie Victoria Kenneth Clarence Wenger Carol Ann Mervin Eigsti Merle Conrad Kay Wagler Wayland and Vicinity

ABC Club and Brownie Notes From Kalona Gatherings

ABC club meetings hosted by Mrs Eugene Way feature prize awards for high score traveling and consolation. Brownie Scout Troop reports fifty four dollars raised from nut sales with Barbara Strum as top seller. upcoming Valentine craft project noted. Alpha club hostess Mrs J R Swartzendruber leads with donations to Pan American Fund and Indian Scholar Elaine Hoshstetler guest speaker. Mrs Warren Schaefer reviews The Power of Positive Thinking after a dramatic reading.

Eugene Way Kalona ABC Club Eugene Way Reese Trusler Don Miller Lyle Fry Harold Peterseim Tom Russell Joe Allen Brownie Scout Troop A.J. Haberman C.L. White Barbara Strum J.R. Swartzendruber Alpha Club A.A. Jackson Pan-American Fund Elaine Hoshstetler Warren Schaefer Norman Vincent Peale

Young People Start Driver Improvement Program at School

About 230 teens began a new driver education and research program in Iowa. Twenty-five are in the first Iowa driver improvement center at Waterloo West High School using the Drive-Trainer system to simulate road conditions. The nine week course splits 55 into standard education and about 150 receive no special training. The program, run by Iowa State Teachers College, aims to measure long term driving outcomes and guide future training for teens and adults.

Des Moines Russell I. Brown Iowa West High School Waterloo Brown Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Clinton Moyer Moyer

Saudi Arabia Key Player in Ike Eden Talks in Washington

President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Eden discuss Middle East issues with Saudi Arabia central to oil interests. Britain disputes over the Buraimi oasis heighten tensions as King Saud’s oil revenues influence regional politics. The United States weighs non interference while considering a friendly approach to Saud. The piece notes oil rights worth billions and related regional friction.

Charles M. McCann United Press Eisenhower Anthony Eden Washington Saudi Arabia Arabian Peninsula Persian Gulf Arabian Sea Eden Soviet Russia China Palestine Baghdad Middle East Britain United States Buraimi Buraimi Oasis Saud Arabian American Oil Co Oasis Iraq Petroleum Co Jordan Baghdad Alliance Turkey Iraq Iran Pakistan Lebanon King Saud King Sand

Seeing Eye Dogs Won't Meet Says Blind Indiana Lawmaker

Indiana state Sen. Thomas Hasbrook who lost sight in World War II after a land mine injury has a new seeing eye dog named Tunah. He has retired his longtime guide Fay to his parents' home so Fay will not realize she has been replaced. Fay will live out her days in comfort but in darkness. Hasbrook says Fay and Tunah probably will not meet. Fay had a long career guiding Hasbrook through Lilly and Co. and the Indiana Legislature. Tunah is adjusting to Hasbrook's routine at work and home.

Robert V. Hudson United Press Indianapolis Thomas Hasbrook Whippany N.J Tunah Fay Hasbrook Eli Lilly & Co. Pharmaceutical Lilly's Indiana Tonah

Columbus Junction Mayor Announces City Appointments

Mayor R. J. Cirecks disclosed a slate of city positions including W. G. Roberts as clerk M. L. Teeter marshal George Gabriel street commissioner Charles Billings water superintendent Sheldon Hawkins treasurer and the Columbus Junction State Bank as depository T. E. Perry named city attorney Dr E W McWilliams health officer Dr H C Lowe W A Norris Albert Cline serve on multiple committees including street and alley ordinance and finance with Norris Groben Lowe Fulton and Cline named to key panels and water committee responsibilities.

Columbus Junction R. J. Cirecks W. G. Roberts M. L. Teeter George Gabriel Charles Billings Sheldon Hawkins Norris Robert Fulton Groben Lowe Cline Fulton Dircks The Water Committee

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