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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1953

Page

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Swine Raisers Hear Sutton Lyle Sutton Talk at Banquet

Delhi farmer and hog raiser Sutton Lyle Sutton will headline the Washington County Swine Producers banquet at the YMCA in Washington on January 26. He farms 120 acres, uses Ladino clover for pasture, and blends his own protein mix alongside ear corn. He analyzes markets and has 20 years of experience. Tickets are available from the swine association directors or the county extension office.

Lyle Sutton Delhi Washington County YMCA Washington Mr. Sutton Delaware County The Swine Association County Extension Office

Adult Education Classes Begin Tonight at High School

First sessions in the second Adult Education school open for high school students tonight at 7 30. Registrations accepted until then. Classes meet each Thursday for ten weeks except February 5. Call room 1138 in the high school for details.

Set up will lessen fire protection and raise costs

The plan would reduce fire protection services while increasing fire insurance premiums and levy higher taxes, sparking concerns about community safety and fiscal burden.

Two Highway Accidents Reported in Washington County

Two crashes occurred Tuesday afternoon and evening in Washington County. John W. Greiner of Keota and Edwin J. Peiffer of Keota collided at the 81 92 intersection west of West Chester after Greiner allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign, causing $300 damage to Greiner’s car and total damage to Peiffer’s. Madeline Lange of Waterloo suffered a leg injury when her car went off the road near the George Colthurst farm on Highway 218 after Frances Keegan of Waterloo, driving behind other cars, slowed and braked. the car went into a ditch and was demolished.

Washington County John W. Greiner Keota Edwin J. Peiffer West Chester Sheriff's Office Greiner Peiffer Madeline Lange Waterloo George Colthurst Frances Keegan

Man Held on Drunk Driving Charge in District Court

Carl Emde was bound over to the district court on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after appearing before Justice H. M. Putnam. The bond was set at 600 dollars.

Carl Emde H. M. Putnam

Baptists Plan Special Services this Week at Local Church

The Baptist church ends a weeklong evangelism crusade with services Thursday and Friday at 7 30 p m. Alice Huston of the American Baptist Publication Society will address with an audio-visual presentation on resources for church education and evangelism. Friday’s speaker is Rev L E Kennedy of First Baptist Oskaloosa who studied at Drake University and Central Baptist Theological Seminary and now serves as pastor.

the Baptist Church Alice Huston American Baptist Publication Society of Philadelphia L. E. Kennedy First Baptist Church Oskaloosa Earl Longfellow Drake University Northern Baptist Seminary Chicago Central Baptist Theological Seminary Kansas City

Consistory Ceremony Elevates 24 Cardinals at Vatican

In a public service at St. Peter's Basilica Pope Pius XII elevated 24 new cardinals in scarlet robes, witnessed by about 30 000 people and 19 of the Sacred College. A secret consistory later ended a week of solemn manifestations with 24 new princes, expanding the college to its full strength of 10 members locally and four American cardinals.

Vatican City Pius XII St. Peter's Basilica The Sacred College Pius Pontifical Court Sacred College of Cardinals United States

Train Wreck at Union Station Injures Forty Officials Say

A runaway Pennsylvania Federal passenger train crashed through barriers at Union Station in Washington. The electric engine's air brakes failed, sending the train at 55 to 60 mph into the concourse, injuring over forty passengers with several serious fractures and no reported deaths.

Washington Pennsylvania Union Station Federal Boston E.s.t Concourse New

Kate Donovan Dies In Iowa City Home

Kate Theresa Donovan of 409 South Summit street Iowa City died at her home at 5 15 p m Wednesday January 14 from a sudden heart attack. She was 76. Funeral at St Patrick s church Iowa City Saturday 9 00 a m Msgr P J O Reilly in charge. Burial Elm Grove cemetery. Rosary at 7 30 p m Friday at the residence. Jones funeral home in charge. Survivors include sisters Sister Colletta and Mary Donovan and brother Albert J Donovan.

Kate Theresa Donovan South Summit Street Iowa City St. Patrick's Church Msgr P. J. O'Reilly Elm Grove Jones Funeral Home

Farm Bureau Members Progress in County Drive

Preliminary reports indicate good progress in the county Farm Bureau membership drive. 925 memberships have been signed toward a 1500 goal as frost workers and district volunteers continue lining up members for the coming year.

Farm Bureau

Former Nazi Leaders Arrested in Secret Plot to Seize West Germany

Six former high ranking Nazis arrested by British authorities are accused of plotting to overthrow the West German government. The group, linked to East German Communists and possibly Moscow, allegedly had contacts in Spain and Argentina and was noted for its financial backing.

Bonn Germany Hitler Moscow West Germany London Reich Spain Argentina

Northern Iowa hit by blizzard and cold wave

A United Press report describes a northwest Iowa storm bringing a blizzard and heavy ice. Twelve towns lose outside telephone service. many highways ice coated and flights grounded as frigid air pushes south.

Inaugurate Governor Beardsley Today

The article reports the inauguration of Governor Beardsley scheduled for today with ceremonies and formalities marking the transition of office. Details on attendees or location are not provided.

Beardsley

Beardsley Inaugurated for Third Iowa Governor Term

Gov William S Beardsley begins a third term in a joint session at the Statehouse Iowa. He delivers his inaugural address while Sen Leo Elthan is sworn in as lieutenant governor. WOI TV telecasts the ceremony and Chief Justice William A Smith presides.

Des Moines William S. Beardsley Iowa Leo Elthan R-Fertile Woi-Tv Iowa State College William A. Smith Dubuque

Fire crews respond to West Madison oil heater smoke blaze

Firemen answered a call to the Harley Cole residence on West Madison Street this morning. No damage was reported by fire but a smoking oil heater caused considerable smoke damage.

Harley Cole West Madison Street

Mrs. Toledo 72 Dies at Home in Washington

Mrs. Joaquina Toledo 72 of 800 West Third Street died at 4 10 pm Wednesday of a heart attack. Funeral services set for 9 am Saturday at St James Catholic Church with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Rosary at 7 pm Friday at Jones Funeral Home. Survived by husband Jose, son Alfredo, 3 granddaughters, 1 grandson, sister, half brother, and 2 great grandchildren.

Joaquina Toledo West Third Street St. James Catholic Church R. J. Kinnavey Elm Grove Cemetery Jones Funeral Home Toledo Atotonilco del Alto Mexico Jalisco Jose Toledo Washington Alfredo Toledo East Chicago Ind Fidela Raquel Abigail Perez J. Adolph Perez Carlota Ramirez Omaha Nebr Modesto Gonzalez

Eisenhower plans to address Congress in person after inauguration

President elect Eisenhower announced to staff that he will deliver a lengthy State of the Union message in person to the new Republican Congress soon after taking office. The exact date for his first formal appearance before Congress will be set after he reaches Washington and consults with GOP leaders.

New York Eisenhower New Republican Congress E Eisenhower Congress Washington GOP House Senate Commodore Hoter Justice Department Samuel K. MecConnell Pennsylvania Herbert Brownell Jr Brian Holland Boston Mass

UN Jets Aim at Red Supply Lines North of Sinan

More than 200 United Nations fighter bombers blasted a fire bridge complex north of Sinan on the Korean front turning it into a bottleneck in the Red supply lines. Sabre jets shot down two MiG 15s and damaged two more while anti aircraft guns fired intensely. 1st Lt. Donald R. Hayes of Little Rock Arkansas described the intense anti aircraft fire.

Seoul Korea United Nations Sinanju Sabre U. N Donald R. Hayes Little Rock Ark

Harry E. Long Dies in Washington County

Harry E. Long native of Washington county died today. The body is at Jones funeral home. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 30 PM with burial in Ainsworth Cemetery.

Harry E. Long Washington County Jones Funeral Home Ainsworth Cemetery

Family birthday dinner honors Mrs John Krotz

Sunday dinner guests at the Milford Cook home included Glen Dunkin and family from Crawfordsville Mary Reister and Wanda Brock. Last evening Mrs Cook hosted a birthday dinner for her aunt Mrs John Krotz with Mr Krotz and their three children in attendance.

Milford Cook Glen Dunkin Crawfordsville Mary Reister Wanda Brock

Americans Send 680000 Telegrams Daily

A century view notes daily telegram traffic reaches about 680000 messages while a linguistic fact cites five thousand distinct words used in the Bible, highlighting vast communication and textual diversity.

Obituary of Mrs. Fredk Heck 85 Died in Anamosa

Mrs. Fredk Heck aged 85, formerly near Riverside, died at 1:30 AM in Anamosa while living with daughter Sister Mary Francis. Funeral at St Mary Catholic church Riverside with burial Mt Olivet. She was born December 4 1867 in Prague and married Frank Heck in 1894. Survived by eight children, 18 grandchildren, four great grandchildren.

Frank Heck Washington Anamosa Sister Mary Francis St. Mary's Catholic Church Riverside Wolfe Mt. Olivet Jones Funeral Home Barbara Sadel Prague Czechoslovakia Frank Mary Sadel St. Mary’s Catholic Church The Rosary Society Heck Jesse Bopp Davenport Edward Fred John Lawrence DeWitt Emma Heck Cedar Rapids Mary Francis

Eisenhower Talks With Billy Graham

New York reports Billy Graham told President elect Eisenhower that millions pray for the new leader’s wisdom strength and guidance. Graham back from a Korean front tour said prayer is the great solution in Korea and that if Americans confess sins God will provide a supernatural answer. He refused to confirm prayers with Truman and regretted discussing the private matter.

New York Billy Graham Eisenhower Graham Korea North Carolina White House Truman

Two Americans Arrested for Spying in Austria

Army intelligence officers in Austria arrest Otto Verber and Kurt L. Ponger of New York City on charges of conspiring with Yuri V. Novikov to funnel defense information to the Soviet Union. The Justice Department indicted them for espionage and demanded Novikov’s recall.

Washington Austria Soviet Russia Justice Department Otto Verber Kurt L. Ponger New York City Yuri V. Novikov United States Novikov Soviet Union Vienna

Victor Peiffer Dies Near Washington This Afternoon

Victor Peiffer who lived one mile northeast of Washington on route three died this afternoon. The body is at the Jones funeral home. Arrangements were still in definite today.

Victor Peiffer Washington Route Three Jones Funeral Home

Weather Des Moines Iowa Cold Wave Brings Snow and Cold

Weather report for Des Moines Iowa notes a cold wave tonight with diminishing blizzard conditions in the far west. Light snow, lows around 10 to 80 above zero in the extreme northwest, and as high as 10 to 18 near the west. Southeast areas see 10 above to around 3, with cold, cloudy skies and some light snow in the extreme southeast. Saturday remains cold and cloudy with light snow possible in the west.

United Press Iowa Weather Bureau Mercury Creston Boone Mason City Des Moines

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