Considerable Interest in Washington County Primary Election
In Washington County a June primary draws interest with several incumbents and others filing to run. Candidates include Sheriff Charles Snyder County Attorney Gilford Morrison and Clerk of District Court Noonan, plus Lena Stewart County Recorder and County Auditor Fred Bourgeois.
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Washinton
Nonia
Court House
Charles Snyder
Gilford Morrison
Ned Morrow
Board of Supervisors
Hon Noonan
Lena Stewart
Fred BK. Bourgeois
Russell Eo Knott
TWH
Ror Noonan
Dune
Walter Hill Found Dead at Junction Home
Walter Hill aged 66 living alone five miles northwest of Columbus Junction was found dead in bed around noon Thursday by Roy Heither. Death due to heart trouble, with no disturbance at the scene. Funeral arrangements pending. survived by three brothers M W Hill Columbus Junction John Hill Conesville and Joe Hill Washington.
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Walter Hill
Junction Home
Jugenon
Roy Heither
Ith
J. W. Pence
Tall
Mr. Pitt Wa
Conesville
Henry
Alice Forbes Hill
M. W. Hill
Columbus Junction
John Hill
Joe Hill
Washington
Des Moines Iowa Weather Forecast Update
Weather report for Des Moines Iowa indicating partly cloudy and colder conditions this afternoon with strong northerly winds. Temperatures expected to be near normal to slightly above, turning colder by Tuesday and Wednesday with a mild Sunday outlook.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Scouts Dinner Draws Large Crowd in City
A big turnout attended a Boy Scout dinner at United Presbyterian Church. Paul Shearer presided as program began with a solo by Paul Graft. Candidates for mayor, Teal Thornton and Roger Dooth, were introduced, with Dooth winning by two votes, followed by city councilmen election results and merit badges awarded to local scouts.
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Seuban
United Presbyterian Church
Paul WV. Shearer
Charman
Ehluaweb
Paul Graft
Ted
Bees
Shearer
Beroob
Dine
Patold Hayvelett
Ony Mirn
Teal Mhornton
Roger Dooth
Roger
Whey
Newcomer Mr and Mrs Norgor Move to Washington
New residents Mr o and Mrs Prank Norgor relocate from Des Moines to Washington with Mr Norgor serving as Skelgas district representative. They reside at 302 East Seventh Street and he is noted as a skilled bowler golfer and fisherman with a three game average at Melody Lane alleys. More than 1,500,000 Americans live in trailers in about 7,400 parks offering parking, electricity, and sanitation.
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Prank Norgor
Washington
Des Moines
Norgor
Skelgas Company
Norgors
East Seventh St
Melody Lane
Critic Praises County Chorus Festival At Washington High
Critics and attendees praised the Washington Mt Pleasant and Marsentine high school chorus festival at Washington High School auditorium. Ralph Williams, a noted composer and director, led the roughly 280 voice massed chorus with supplementary trios and a Madri val group from Muscatine. Williams hailed Southeastern Iowa high school music, while local directors Robert Ferrell Mas Collins and Edo Melby were noted for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Six
Washington High School
Washington
Mt Pleasant
Marsentine
Ralph Willaims
Muscatine
Mt. Pleasant
Williams
Iowa
University of Minnesota
Washington Chorus
Robert Ferrell
Williaise
Mas Collins
Vinisentine Chorus
Edo Melbys
Charce
Oocal Music
Plan District Rally At Christian Church
Three hundred members from Christian churches across southeastern town counties will attend a district fellowship rally at Washington Christian Church Sunday afternoon. The event begins at 2 p.m. with meals served, followed by participation in the union Sunday evening services at the same church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Christian Church
Union
Elizabeth I Proclaimed Queen at St James Palace
Elizabeth I was proclaimed queen today in London, taking the accession oath before lords and statesmen at St James Palace. The proclamation read, declaring her queen of all realms, as crowds gathered at historic landmarks amid Shakespearean pageantry and public joy. Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Mearlane were held at 2 pm with burial in Blin Grove cemetery.
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London
Elizabeth I
St. James Palace
Elizabeth
Frank Mearlane
Jones
Dro Byvert Haney
Ralph Kleese
Charles Luckenbill
Sam DeLong
Fred JL Stewart
Dave Anwyl
Glen McCall
John Rittenhouse
James O'Louchlin
Blin Grove
Beardsley Pushes Iowa Toll Road Authority Plan
Des Moines Iowa Beardsley proposed forming a study committee to draft a toll road authority to build express turnpikes across the state. He asked lawmakers to prepare a report by December 1 and send recommendations to the 1958 general assembly. The plan envisions north-south and east-west express highways funded by the authority, easing congestion and supporting highway programs.
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Des Moines
Uys
Iti
Beardsley
Iowa
Heardstey
Hiv
Beardley
Frank Blake Rites In Junction Saturday
The body of 72 year old Frank Blake died at his son Mimmett Blake in Portage Wisconsin arrived at Stephens funeral home in Columbus Junction. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Methodist church with Rev Sears presiding. Burial in Columbus City cemetery. Survivors include Jennie Wortes Blake his widow Annett Blake a son Mrs Joe Schitter of Lacrosse Wisconsin and brother Selly Blake of Muscatine. Dr Loren Lair to speak at Presbyterian church.
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Frank Blake
Mimmett Blake
Portage
Wise
Stephens
Poi
Methodist
Be Cl Sears
Columbus City
Toopoom
Stephens Funeral Home
Annett Blake
Joe Schitter LaCrosse
Selly Blake
Muscatine
Toastmasters Club May Be Organized in Washington
Community members gather under YMCA education committee to discuss forming a Toastmasters club in Washington. A meeting is set tonight at 7 PM at the YMCA to decide on organization and future meetings. Contact Dr A W Clow at 785 for details.
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Toastmasters Club
YMCA
Spee
Toansmasters Club
Dro A W. Clow
Swift And Co Grants Six Cent Wage Hike
Swift and Co. raises wages by six cents an hour for workers at its Chicago meat packing plants following a settlement with Armour and Co and Cudahy Packing Co. The union plans talks with Wilson and Co. about similar terms. The agreement increases women’s wages by twelve cents hourly and adjusts other wage inequities, the union says.
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Swift and Co
Chicago and Co
CIO United Pachinehouse
Armour and Co
Cudahy Packing Co
Unnion
Wilson and Co
Parked Car Struck by Truck in Early Morning Crash
A car belonging to Phil Dusenbery was badly damaged when a truck driven by William Reit of West Chester veered across North Second Avenue and struck the vehicle head on while the car was parked on the east side in front of a North Second Avenue home. The driver said he dozed at the wheel.
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Bery
William Reit
West Chester
North Secong Avenue
Rett
North Second Avenue
Farm Labor Shortage Reported In County
Washington county faces a farm labor shortage as taro hands are hired. Mrs. Permelia Robay of the Iowa State Employment Service reports volunteers are aiding farmers with up to forty workers needed. Volunteers include Mearl Munsorm, The Tosgers Wellman, J. Tiesselsehwerdt, Hessel sehwerdt, I. He White, Clair Holmes.
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Washington County
Permelia Robay
Iowa State Employment Service Office
Washington
Mearl Munsorm
Tosgers Wellman
Lowe i J. Tiesselsehwerdt
Hesselsehwerdt
Kalotha
Roosevelt Third Term Debate Repeats Iowa History
An editor's note recalls Iowa's long view on three term governors from Samuel Kirkwood to Hammill and Hammill’s near miss. It traces nonconsecutive terms, early 1900s shifts to three term bids, and how Beardsley Blue and others shaped 1948 GOP dynamics.
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Iowa
Willian Beardsley
Robert Blue
Kirkwood
Assembly
Lt Robert Pike On Duty In England Met King George
West Chester reports Lt. Robert Pike son of Rev and Mrs Vernon Pike of West Chester describes May 1904 duties aboard a Landing Craft Infantry ship. He notes Admiral King and King George visited for a ship inspection and tour, with praise for the crew and the ship’s readiness. Others aboard included Ensigns Zapp Finch and Shepherd, and Pike serves in active reserves while working at Anglo California Bank in San Francisco.
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Robert Pike
King George
England
Oxford
Vernon Pike
West Chester
Anglo California Bank
San Francisco
California Street
San
Warren Zapp
St. Cloud, Minn
William Finch
Pittsburg
Joy Shepherd
Greensboro
North Carolina
Seek Two Prisoners Who Escaped Jail
Mason City jail inmates Dean Ho trac ey and Charles H. Campbell escaped last night. Warrants were sought for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution with FBI help. A hacksaw blade was found near the cell. about 20 prisoners nearby denied knowledge.
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Mason City
Los
Cerro Gordo
Ers
Iis
BR. Dunn
Dean Ho Tracey
Charles H. Campbell
Grand Rapids Minn
Escap
James KR. Brown
FBE
Methodists Plan National Attendance Campaign
The General Board of Evangelism of the Methodist Church launches a nationwide drive with the slogan Give God a Chance. Starting in January, laymen from 40 000 churches are urged to promote weekly worship and daily Bible reading at home. Bishop Ralph S Cushman announces co directors Joseph Edge and George H Jones will lead the effort from Nashville with a steering committee.
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General Board of Evangelism
Methodist Church
Methodism
Ono
Chicago
Ralph S. Cushman
St. Paul, Minn
Hone
Cushman
Joseph d. Edge
George H. Jones
Nashville, Tenn
Dr. Loren Lair to Speak at Sunday Union Service
Dr Loren Lair executive secretary and director of the Iowa Christian Missionary society will speak at the union services in Washington Sunday evening at 7 30 at the Presbyterian church The theme will be The Church Marches On with special music by the Presbyterian choir and other ministers assisting in the service
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Loren Lair
Iowa Christian Missionary Society
Christian Churches In
Iowa
Washington
Presbyterian Church
Lair
Presbyterian Choir
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Junceloan
Mr. Teather
Martin Hunter
Roy
Iowa River
Christian Church
McBrarlane Funeral
Frank Jake
His Wife
Jennie Wortes Blake
Circle Drive
Prospect Place
Gifford Morrison
Thuesday
Ftooi
Mir Morrison
Washington Uien
Membes
Phil Dusen
Lowa
I. He. White
Keota
Uel Co
Clair Holmes
Holmes Sinelat Station
Crawfordsville
Roosevelt
By Robert Hogan
Iowa Daily Press
Das Moines
IbraAnd Lowans
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Johnson County
Too
General Weaver
Albert B. Cummings
Polk County
U. S
John Haanmill
Hancock County
Coad
Hammill
M. Bk. Anderson
M. L. Bowman
John Hammill
William S. Beardsley
Robert D. Blue
Horace Boies
Black Hawk County
Tso
Boles
PSU
Wb Jackson
Jackson
Tas
William J. Bryan
William Larrabee
Mayelte County
Im Essi
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Russel of Mann
Lieut. Pike
Mander
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Pike
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Wink George
Had Meyer
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California
Lieutenant Pike
Francisco
Chile
South America
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