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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1950

Page

8

Local residents share visits and travels around town

Riverside couple helps celebrate a 70th birthday. numerous residents visit relatives in Iowa City and nearby towns. Several readers travel by bus or car to Moline Keota Burlington and Fort Madison while others return to work at J C Penney and other local sites.

Caleb Lemley Iowa City W. E. Augustine E. D. Sowash

Ten Years Ago: 19 Convictions in Washington County Court

The criminal branch record for the year ending July 30 shows 19 persons convicted in Washington county. Nine of the convictions involved automobile related charges.

Washington County District Court

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Report

Yesterday admissions include Dale Garrett of city in surgical and Mrs Anna Davis from route 4 in medical care as well as Alfred Nayadley of city in surgical. Today G C Duncan of Cotter in medical. Discharged yesterday include Mrs Carroll Reig hard and daughter of city Mrs Rolly Glasgow and daughter of Olds Mrs Marvin Yoder and son of West Chester Mrs Hubert Sheetz and daughter of Keota and Mrs Anna Daering of Brighton.

Glen Barclay Fred E. Bourgeois Iowa City Dale Jackson Kalona Emma Richardson Washington Mercy Hospital Dale Garrett City, Surgical Anna Davis Route 4 Medical Alfred Nayadley City Surgical G. C. Duncan Cotter Carroll Reighard City Rolly Glasgow Olds Marvin Yoder West Chester Hubert Sheetz Keota Anna Daering Brighton

Dr Toyohiko Kagawa Speaks at Iowa City

Dr Toyohiko Kagawa world renowned Christian leader spoke at the South Union campus in Iowa City Friday evening on The World's Chief Need. He arrived in New York July 13 for a six month U S tour after a British Isles and European swing. He spoke for one and a half hours and answered questions.

C. Raymond Reed Toyohiko Kagawa South Union Iowa City Kagawa New York United States British Isles

Mission of Christian reform in Japan urged by Prime Minister

The audience welcomed his talk on Christian conservation for the Japanese Empire and the Bible's influence on Japanese labor. The Prime Minister asked Tagawa to lead the reform, releasing 400 Christian ministers from camps to pursue democracy and prioritize food needs.

Japan Tagawa

Show Window Display Attracts Attention

A Brown Shoe Fit Co window features a hand crafted miniature cobbler from Wright Arch Preserver Shoe Co. The figure sits at a wooden bench with hand forged tools and a leather apron. Electrically controlled, it offers passersby a glimpse into the early handwork behind modern shoe making.

Brown Shoe Fit Co Wright Arch Preserver Shoe Co

Second Attempt Soon To Launch Big Rocket

Cocoa Florida expected another attempt to launch a big rocket today as preparations continued. Officials and engineers planned the second attempt after the previous effort, pending weather and technical checks.

Cocoa Fla

New Rocket Launch Site Inauguration At Air Force Base

A giant rocket set for launch across the Atlantic will be guided by radio on a horizontal path at altitudes over 29 miles. Delays and a fuel valve sticking caused the previous attempt to fizz. The craft combines a German V-2 type first stage with a smaller WAC Corporal upper stage.

Air Force Atlantic

Engineer on Trial For Bombing Attempt

Aircraft engineer John H. Grant faces trial in Santa Monica on six counts of attempted murder for a failed plan to bomb a United Airlines plane in April. Grant, 32, pleads innocent by reason of insanity. 23 aboard included his wife Betty and their two children.

Santa Monica Calif John H. Grant Grant Betty United Airlines San Diego

Line rigged bomb on board sparks murder charges

Prosecutors charge Grant with murder tied to the aircraft bombing. Grant claims debts drove him to the death slot as investigators reveal his wife bought a $25 000 life policy for herself and two children, Robert aged five and Mary Anne aged four, before boarding the air liner.

Grant Robert Mary Anne

Grant’s claim on insurance money linked to a thwarted plan

A cargo handler was loading a bag onto a plane when smoke erupted. Airport staff put out the fire and Grant fled the ramp shouting warnings. He later said he decided at the last moment not to proceed with the plan.

Grant

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