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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1957
Page
1
A Beloi Wis telephone operator noted increasing complaints as she asked for a number and heard only growls. Line repairmen found the issue when Dewey Brewer’s ear had tipped the receiver, creating growling sounds into the mouthpiece.
The House Appropriations Committee reduced the administration's $76 million drought relief plan for Great Plains farmers and ranchers by $26 million citing timing. They left $20 million as reusable later and approved specific deficiencies for soil conservation and emergency feed and seed while maintaining a disaster loan fund and farm ownership loans. The action covers Colorado to Wyoming and neighboring states with urgency noted for spring needs.
Mrs. Henry Heininger aged 101 died at her daughter’s home in Harper after nine years there. Born November 24 1855 near Metamora Illinois she recalled Lincoln visits. She is survived by daughter a son and 23 grandchildren. Services will be in St Mary’s Church Metamora with burial at St Mary’s Cemetery.
SHENANDOAH Iowa Mrs Ward Harris Jr of Shell Rock died after a head on collision on U S 59 south of town Thursday She died hours after the crash in a hospital Apperson Claude Jr 57 Northboro and Appersons two sons were injured and treated here Harris death marks Page County s first traffic fatality of the year
In Des Moines, Max M. Soeth says over 58.2 million bushels of corn and 16.24 million of soybeans are under government price support in Iowa. By Jan 15, corn loans and purchase agreements total 58,204,000 bushels, likely near or above 1955 totals when May 31 deadline looms. Soybeans under support hit 16,240,800 bushels, close to the 1954 record, with final results due after Jan 31. The high compliance rate for 1956 corn yields higher support rates per county, while grain sorghum loans rose substantially to 106,192 hundredweights by Jan 15.
A single engine plane attempted an emergency landing in a field near West Liberty Iowa. Both occupants Mr and Mrs Carl Hinkleman of Lincoln Nebraska escaped with minor cuts. They were en route to Chicago for a convention and later rented a car to continue. The left wing struck the ground and the craft flipped over as it touched down.
A school bus carrying 17 students slid on ice near New Market Iowa and overturned on a gravel turn. Two teenagers Janice Harris 17 and Jeannie Garner 16 were hospitalized with bruises and shock. Driver Harold Brooks had been picking up students when the accident occurred.
A hamburger feed at noon costs 40 cents and will be followed by a screening of Plains Indian Girl at the YMCA in Washington on Saturday. The morning program also offers swimming tests for beginners minnows flying fish and sharks.
In Pacoima a Douglas DC7B collided with an F89D Scorpion at about 25 000 feet and plowed into a busy school playground killing five airmen and two children. At least 71 children were wounded with 23 still hospitalized and many treated at hospitals and on site.
President Eisenhower declared a flood disaster in Virginia as part of a broad seven state area. The disaster covered six southwestern Virginia counties with an emergency in place. Evacuations, shortages, and extensive damage were reported across Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina as floods spread. National Guardsmen and Red Cross personnel mobilized to aid, while authorities urged expansion of disaster designations.
The public is invited to a Sunday 7:30 p.m. screening of the film Martin Luther at Washington Baptist Church. The event invites attendees to view the biographical feature in a local house of worship setting.
Mrs. Harlan Neuhart a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certified a large group at the Washington YMCA. Beginning swimmers include Marjorie Collette Geraldine Day Eva Maggart and others. Intermediate swimmers span Kay Stewart Norma Whitham Wilma Wright and Virginia Smith.
Milo Sorden and John Yousling, partners of Sorden Yousling Organ Co., sell their wholesale band instrument repair shop to Max See who has led the shop as foreman since 1939. Located in the basement of Everett’s Music Co., the shop serves Everett’s Music Co Ottumwa Sorden Music Norton Kan and others, with a unique silver stripping process. Wayne Brock, a five year employee, will stay on under Mr See.
The Methodist Church will host a February series on Paul’s letters to local churches led by Dr. W. M. Scheuermann. Sessions occur Tuesdays 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the church parlor with sponsors from Missions and Education and the Woman’s Society. Textbook by Bishop F. Gerald Ensley. Mrs. W. L. Gates chairs the class.
In Des Moines the House committee killed a sales tax bill allowing cities to levy up to one percent. Senator Reppert filed the sixth reapportionment resolution to expand the Iowa House to 130 members. The Senate abolished the Toll Road Authority as federal highway plans loom. Subcommittees to handle money bills were announced with bipartisan co chairmen for each group.
Des Moines Iowa The chairman of the Iowa Legislative Redistricting Committee announced an open hearing on reapportionment for sometime next week pending one more bill submission to the Senate. Sen Duane Dewel said the plan aims to set 50 Senate districts and 145 House members based on 1950 census figures, with a constitutional amendment required across two sessions and a general election vote. The move comes amid multiple pending reapportionment measures from Senators Arch McFarlane Edward J McManus and Jack Miller.
Bob Ross county chairman of the polio March of Dimes campaign said a total of $600 was collected during the porch light campaign in Washington Thursday evening. He thanked all participants for helping ensure the effort's success.
Sam and Mrs. McCleery hold a slim edge in the Y Mens bridge marathon after round six with 13 100 points. Front runners include Robert Reed pair 12 200 and Dorothea Brindley Elsie Glass burner 11 630.
The Iowa Senate approved bills to expand the Highway Patrol from 225 to 300 officers and raise patrolmen wages by $50 a month. License fee hikes would fund the raise, with drivers licenses rising from $1.50 to $3 biennially and chauffeurs licenses from $2 to $4. The measure passed 44 to 3, with 52 new hires anticipated and 23 current license examiners becoming patrolmen.
Willard Bennett in New Bedford reports his wallet with 610 dollars inside was mailed back to him postage paid by the thief. The act suggests a conscience recovered the wallet after it was misplaced and returned through the mail.
Washingtons Everett reports he will run a community service clearing house for entertainment. Organizations seeking programs and entertainers should register at Everett's Music Store in Washington. He will relay requests and match groups with performers such as singers and instrumentalists.
Leon Beatty American Legion post members will enjoy old fashioned sour buckwheat pancakes before their regular meeting Tuesday at the Legion hall. Serving starts at 6 30 p.m. with the business meeting to follow after dinner. Marion Rapp will prepare the pancakes. Tuesday's meeting is open to all Legion members and eligible veterans.
Dr. William C. Menninger criticized Iowa's mental health system before a joint Legislature session calling parts of the program atrocious and noting 2,600 patients in county homes. He urged changes while contrasting Iowa with Kansas where one doctor serves 42 patients.
YMCA membership in Washington has risen to 480 according to figures released after the first report meeting for enrollment workers. The goal for the year is 650 members with further reports planned at next two meetings, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday and 6 30 p.m. Wednesday.
A fire at the Fred Chalupa farm west of town destroyed two sows and 18 small pigs. The blaze began around 1 10 a.m. in a two pen portable hog house in the barn yard. Mr Chalupa and his sons Bob and Wayne acted quickly to save remaining structures. The bedding recently placed Thursday evening likely touched off the fire via a heat lamp. Most of the loss was insured.
Decreasing cloudiness in the north with snow ending tonight in the south, colder air bringing zero to five above in the north and ten to fifteen in the south. Saturday will be partly cloudy and cold with highs near 15 in the north and the lower 20s in the south. Sunday stays partly cloudy with a warming trend. Temperatures through Tuesday run about three to six degrees below normal with normal highs 28 to 36 and lows 9 to 17. Minor changes expected until a colder spell Sunday or Monday. Precipitation moderate, mainly rain or snow, likely Monday or Tuesday with amounts near two inches.
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