Violent Earthquake Strikes Tehachapi California
A violent earthquake devastated Tehachapi California leveling the town and killing and injuring many. Ray Cloud a United Press correspondent reported 11 dead and 35 injured as rescue crews struggled through rubble with more bodies likely buried. The two story brick hotel and the entire business district were flattened with residents searching through debris.
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Tehachapi
Calif
California
Ray Cloud
United Press
Cloud
KVAL
Lancaster
San Francisco
Det
Joseph Lynch
Ford Fain University
Two Accidents Reported Near Here Early Today
Washington counts reported two highway accidents early today both at about 7 a.m. A pickup driven by David Leroy De Weese Jr. of Woodward Oklahoma was forced off the highway east of Ainsworth by a car driven by Margie Phillips of Arbela Missouri. The Phillips car tried to pass a semi and left the highway overturning to avoid a head on collision. Est damage to the pickup about 150 dollars. No injuries reported. A second crash occurred three miles east of West Chester on a county road at 7:15 a.m. A pickup driven by W J Miller of Washington attempted a left turn and was struck by an oncoming car driven by Wesley LeRoy Lowry of Letts. Damage to the Lowry car estimated 525 dollars and 100 to the Miller truck. Both Lowry and his wife suffered cuts and bruises but required only first aid.
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Washington
David Leroy Deweese Jr
Woodward
Okla
Ainsworth
Margie Phillips
Arbela
Phillips
West Chester
W. J
Miller
Wesley LeRoy Lowry
Letts
Lowry
Murray says steel strike settlement hopelessly deadlocked
Murray reports no progress after a 75 minute review as industry representatives refuse to accept union shop terms. He notes the key hurdle is requiring workers to stay in the union after joining. He criticizes industry lawyers and vows to persist until union demands are met. Meetings with Westinghouse and Bethlehem Steel failed to move the stance.
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Murray
Truman
Steel and Allied
Wv. S Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Sioux City Opens Polio Vaccine Test Amid Epidemic
Sioux City moves to test an untried polio serum with 16 000 children in a double blind trial split between gamma globulin and a gelatin control. The city also endures its 15th polio death as 132 active cases strain hospitals and relief teams arrive from across the nation.
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Sioux City
Duluth
Minn
Connie Demers
Fashion Cleaners Marks Second Anniversary in Town
Fashion Cleaners owned by Mr. and Mrs. Keith Crossett celebrate two years in business at 104 Northtown Avenue. Crossett, a Washington native, has worked in the trade since July. his two daughters assist this summer, and a son serves in the navy. Matt the Tailor handles alterations for patrons.
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Fashion Cleaners
Keith Crossett
Northtown Avenue
Crossett
Washington
Navy
The
Fashion Cleanery
Matt
Mano
Well Pleased with Help from Taft's Men in Eisenhower Campaign
Taft supporters shift to Eisenhower after 1952 convention defeat. Eisenhower staff report praise for Taft volunteers aiding the campaign. GOP backers, who failed to nominate Taft, now plan to back Eisenhower for the November election. The article also notes New York State's stone arch bridge in continuous use since 1760.
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Denver
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Camp
Ohio
New York State
Four Iowans Killed In Traffic Mishaps Over Past Weekend
At least three persons died on Iowa highways over the weekend. William Bolster 28 of Wheatland John Terwilliger 19 of Emmetsburg and Harold Wyrick 32 of Atlanta Ga died in crashes in Iowa nearby towns. Two other fatalities occurred near Chappell Nebraska and Willard Nowadszy 20 of Quasqueton drowned in the Wapsipinicon River. Three cars were wrecked five miles south of Ottumwa injuring several others.
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United Press
Iowa
Chappell
Neb
Lowa
William Bolster
Wheatland
John Terwilliger
Emmetsburg
Harold Wyrick
Atlanta
Bolster
Lawrence Bentrott
Davenport
Bentrott
Terwilliger
Joe Hamilton
Hamilton
Wyrick
Vinton
Jesse Stages
Lewisburg
Ala
Wilbur Carstens
Dorothy
Scranton
California
Willard K. Nowadszy
Quasqueton
Wapsipinicon River
Independence
Ottumwa
Kenneth Anderson
Bloomfield
William Bingman
Des Moines
Howard Gibson
Cedar Rapids
Gibson
Anderson
Bingman
Soviets Jail Liberal Head in Control Effort
In East Germany the liberal Democratic Party leader Herbert Taeschner was arrested by the East German secret police on charges of espionage and illegal trade with the West as he prepared to flee to West Berlin. The action signals tighter Soviet control of the zone, with West Berlin Socialists confirming the arrest.
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Berlin
Soviet Zone
Liberal Democratic Party
West Berlin
Herbert Taeschner
West
YWCA Plans Two August Camping Trips at Lake Darling
The YWCA schedules two three day camping periods at the Lake Darling Youth Center. First trip runs August 2 to 4 for sixth to eighth grade girls with 30 places. Registration opens soon with Betty Logan on duty Tuesday and Friday and again Monday. Fee is 3 dollars to be paid at the VW desk.
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YWCA
Lake Darling
Betty Logan
Miss Logan
Democrats’ Showy Kickoff At Chicago National Convention
Report on the opening keynote and backstage showmanship at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Delegates arrive to a bright stage with flags nylon bunting and a stylish podium while a practice session signals TV readiness and crowd-pleasing theatrics.
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United Press
Convention
Chicago
Thirteen New Vehicles Registered in County
Washington county treasurer W. E. Howell reports thirteen new automobile registrations last week. Names include Charles D. Thompson Ainsworth Chevrolet Delbert D. Zager Washington Nash Rev. L. D. Fast Wayland Chevrolet Wesley Prehoda Riverside Buick Russell Frank Riverside Pontiac Omer L. Verwers Washington DeSoto Dr. Jack Droz Wellman Chevrolet R. W. Durian Wellman DeSoto Duane Longwell Wellman Ford Raymond Hammen Ainsworth Mercury W. A. Burham M D Ainsworth Plymouth Alan F. Barclay Washington Plymouth J. N. Resechly Mt. Pleasant Plymouth.
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Washington County
W. E. Howell
Charles D. Thompson
Ainsworth
Chevrolet
Delbert D. Zager
Washington, Nash
Wesley Prehoda
Riverside
Buick
Russell Frank
Pontiac
Omer L. Verwers
Washington
DeSoto
Jack Droz
Wellman
R. W. Durian
Duane Longwell
Ford
Raymond Hammen
Mercury
W. A. Burham
M. D
Plymouth
Alan F. Barclay
J. N. Resechly
Mt. Pleasant
Fresh Snap Beans Buy Guide
When selecting fresh snap beans, choose beans that are clean firm and crisp free from blemishes and appears vibrant. This shopper tip emphasizes avoiding wilted or soft pods and prioritizes quality produce for best flavor.
Visiting 4-H ers Are Guests at Vesper Service Near Lake Darling
Washington county hosts 41 4-H youths from Goshen County Wyoming for a vesper service and picnic at the Lake Darling Youth Center. Artemis Brown YMCA secretary spoke on four character bones and the event featured music, prayers, and group activities attended by more than 325 people. The visiting group plans a Wednesday banquet at Ainsworth United Presbyterian church before departing Thursday for Wyoming.
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Lake Darling
Washington County
Goshen County
Wyoming
Artemis Brown
YMCA
Mr. Brown
Ainsworth
United Presbyterian Church
Kalona Resident dies after short illness
Kalona resident Moses C. Bender died early Monday at his home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ira Bender home near Kalona with burial in East Union Mennonite cemetery. He was born April 15, 1865 in Somerset County Pennsylvania. He married Amanda Keih near Hartford Kansas on February 14 1880s. Surviving are wife Nancy Weaver and five sons John Ainsworth Dave M Riverside Ira Samuel Kalona Walter Ft Madison and daughter Martha Mae Schoolcraft Washington. Yoders funeral home directed arrangements.
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Kalona
Moses C .Bender
Ira Bender
East Union Mennonite
Mr. Bender
Summerset County
Pennsylvania
Christian
Mairie (Kempt) Bender
Amanda Keiih
Hartford
Kans
Nancy Weaver
John
Ainsworth
Dave M
Riverside
Ira
Samuel
Walter
Ft. Madison
Martha Mae Schoolcraft
Washington
Yoders Funeral Home
Bebb Funeral Services Scheduled for Tuesday
Leon Bebb 70 died at the Muscatine nursing home. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Evangelical and Reformed Church Conesville with Rev Norman in charge. Burial will follow in Conesville cemetery. He was born June 12 1882 in Conesville. He is survived by one brother two sisters and several nieces and nephews.
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Columbus Junction
Leon Bebb
Evangelical and Reformed
Conesville
Norman
Bebb
Muscatine
David and
Mary (Haines) Bebb
Robert
James McKee
Harry Maxwell
All Major Candidates Will Receive Iowa Support
CHICAGO UP Chairman Jake More said the Iowa delegation to the Democratic National Convention would give some Hiawkeye votes on the first ballot. Fifteen of Iowa’s twenty four votes were committed five to Kerr five to Barkley and five to Kefauver with the remaining split among Stevenson Harriman and Russell. Barkley Harriman Russell and Kefauver courted the unpledged delegation Sunday night with no caucus held.
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Chicago
Averell Harriman
New York
Alben Barkley
Estes Kefauver
Tenn
Robert Kerr
Okla
Richard Russell
Georgia
International
Jake
Iowa
More
Alben W. Barkley
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois
Richard DB. Russell
White House
Adelai F. Stevenson
Itttnete
Harmony
Pronesa
Frank McKinney
Tiea Tne
Stevenson
Meenhower Ead
Mopert Tagt
Estes Keffauver
Tennessee
Age Erell Harriman
Byatty
Wledge
Kefauver-Harriman
Mrs Vina Brown Dies At Davenport Saturday
Mrs Vina Brown aged 78 longtime Columbus Junction resident died at Cook Home Davenport at 8 45 p m Saturday after six years there Funeral services set for 2 30 Tuesday at Stephens funeral home Rev N C Sears Junction Methodist Church in charge Burial in Columbus City cemetery Survivors include two sons Ze Wayne Brown What Cheer and Thomas Brown Phoenix Ariz and two daughters Mrs G S Brown six total family listed with birth and marriage notes in early life details
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Columbus Junction
Vina Brown
Cook
Davenport
Stephens Funeral
N. C. Sears
Junction Methodist Church
Columbus City
Brown
Samuel
Mary (Stark) Berringer
Conesville
W. T. Brown
Ze- Wayne Brown
What Cheer
Thomas Brown
Phoenix
Ariz
G. S
Secret session stalls progress in Korea prisoner talks
Negotiators in Panmunjom held a 20 minute secret session with no apparent progress on the prisoner of war deadlock. Observers noted the brief meetings suggesting a return to the nothing new to say stage as talks continue in secret with a news blackout in effect.
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Panmunjom
Korea
Dalks
Farm Bureau Ice Cream Social Raises Funds in County
Washington County Farm Bureau women hosted a second ice cream social on the Karim lawn serving nearly 80 gallons of ice cream along with cake and pie. The event, the season’s last, grossed about $500 to finish the Farm Bureau kitchen and buy equipment. Committee members credited township support and thanked patrons.
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Washington County Farm Bureau
Karim Bureau
Farm Bureau
Homer Brinning
Robert Stephens
Earl Booth
Verne Escher
Plan Free Swim Day In Fairfield Pool
The local YMCA sponsors a free swim day trip to Fairfield on Friday July 25. Departure from the YMCA at 1 30 p m and return about 5 30 p m. Children aged 7 to 14 may join by contacting the YMCA. Transportation provided and tickets limited to 10.
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YMCA
Fairfield
Death notice noting Newman and Mrs Morris Marshall lineage
The obituary mentions Newman of Columbus Junction and Mrs Morris Marshall of Davenport with seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren as well as membership in the Eastern Star and the P. E. O. Sisterhood of Columbus Junction.
Democratic Convention Faces Split Over Loyalty Pledge
Feuding Democrats at Chicago convention confront a likely split that could threaten November victory. Stevenson pleads for unity as rule changes to seat contested Texas and Mississippi delegations spark fierce floor fights and civil rights clashes.
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Texas
Mississippi
Six Delegates to Represent County at Young GOP Convention
The Washington County Young Republican club executive board met Friday to set plans for the election and announce six delegates chosen to attend the state Young Republican convention in Des Moines. Delegates include Robert Miller Crawfordsville Bill Day Knupp John Stephens Mere William McGinnis Worth and Mrs Robert Reed Keith Vetter Washington. This marks a return of Washington representation after several years.
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Young Republican Club
Washington County
Young Republican
Des Moines
Robert Miller
Crawfordsville
Bill Day
Knupp
John Stephens
Mere
William McGinnis
Worth
Robert Reed Keith Vetter
Washington
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Muriel Collier
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