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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1958

Page

1

Summit Date Seen For Security Council Meeting

Well informed diplomats said August 4 is the earliest date the U N Security Council could convene a summit meeting. U N press officers anticipated a news crowd of about 2 000, far above 1956 Suez coverage. Dag Hammarskjold discussed housing arrangements while coordinating Lebanon observer plans amid Russia’s veto on a Japanese resolution.

United Nations N.Y UPI Security Council U. N New York Washington Dag Hammarskjold Hammarskjold James J. Wadsworth U. S Wadsworth Henry Cabott Lodge Hammarskjo

Disappearance of Rear Adm. Lynne C. Quiggle Probed

Navy investigators traced the disappearance at sea of Rear Adm. Lynne C. Quiggle 52 en route from the Far East to San Diego. The captain said Quiggle jumped overboard about 800 miles from San Francisco amid a calm sea.

San Francisco UPS Lynne C. Quiggle Far East San Diego Quiggle 12Th Naval District Headquarters President Cleveland H. J. Ehman

Kiwanis Division Caucus Names Langlous for LG Post

Washington Kiwanis club joined 12 others at the Ox Yoke Inn Amana to nominate a candidate for Lieutenant Governor for next year. The Marengo man Harry Langlous was chosen, with Bill Smart of the Washington club serving as chairman.

Washington’s Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Ox Yoke Inn Amana Marengo Harry Langlous Bill Smart Washington Club

Iowa Guardsmen Head to Camp Ripley for Summer Training

About 6 500 Iowa National Guardsmen from 53 towns plus 2 500 Nebraska guardsmen travel to Camp Ripley Minnesota for the 34th Infantry Division drills. Convoys of nearly 2 000 vehicles will depart from Des Moines Council Bluffs Sioux City Boone and Waterloo. Governor Loveless and Governor Anderson to review on Governor's Day with Eisenhower trophy awarded for proficiency.

Des Moines UPI Iowa National Salerno Cassino Anzio Italy National Guard Iowa Herschel C. Loveless Nebraska Victor Anderson Estherville Osage Albert Lea Fairmont 34Th Military Police Co Eagle Grove Highway Patrol David Herrick

Mohammed as Key Figure in Middle East History

The article argues the pivotal historical figure in Middle East crises is Mohammed rather than Gamal Abdel Nasser. It notes Mohammed founded Islam in Mecca around 570 AD, explains Moslems’ view of Mohammed, and describes Islam as a major unifying force with about 350 million adherents. It mentions centers of strength in Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and India and notes Islam’s racial equality and missionary growth. It also references Islam’s early unification of the Arab world and mentions King Faisal’s murder in Iraq.

Middle East Gamal Abdel Nasser Mohammed Mecca God Turkey Iran Pakistan India Asia Africa West Africa Arab World Faisal Iraq

Hundreds Gather for Eicher Reunion Near Wayland

More than 125 registrations by noon marked a real celebration as Eicher school alumni gathered near Wayland. Lyle Bower, longtime teacher, chaired the program with Mrs. Ezra Wittmer reporting. Mrs. Leonard Leichty handled registrations. A 2 PM program and evening basket dinner were highlights.

Eicher Wayland Ezra Wittmer Evening Journal Lyle Bower Leonard Leichty

Swimming Lessons Offered to Adults at Washington YMCA

The Washington YMCA announces a new series of adult mixed semi private swim lessons starting Monday July 28 with beginner at 7 pm and advanced at 8 pm. Fees are 3.50 for members and 4 for non members. Don Kiesey will teach. A boys 6 and older semi private series begins July 28 and inquiries may contact the Y.

Washington Ymca YMCA Don Kiesey

Judge Upholds Mid-Prairie School Reorganization

District Court Judge R G Yoder of Sigourney found the Mid-Prairie school district restructuring legal. He dismissed the plaintiff’s petition claiming illegality in a Finding of Fact Conclusions of Law and Decree.

R. G. Yoder Sigourney Mid-Prairie Yoder

Eisenhower notes push for UN rules at Khrushchev summit

The note to Khrushchev insists any New York summit follow United Nations Security Council rules. It argues the meeting should be a Security Council session with heads of state, not merely near the UN. NATO cleared it. 15 senators briefed, not shown the full text.

Fulbright Security Council U.N Khrushchev India Iraq White House James C. Hagerty NATO Council Paris Hagerty Council Great Britain Charles de Gaulle New York Moscow Pravda Communist Party United States

Keota Infant Melissa Hahn Funeral Set At St Marys

Funeral services for Melissa Sue Hahn infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hahn Route 3 Keota will be held at St Marys Catholic Church at 10 a m Saturday Rev C S Kempker to preside Mass of Angels Interment will follow in St Marys Cemetery Keota Powell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

KEOTA St. Mary’s Catholic Church Melissa Sue Hahn Kenneth Hahn Route 3 C. S. Kempker Mass of Angels St. Mary’s Cemetery Powell Funeral Home

Knights of Columbus Install Officers Here

A Knights of Columbus installation of officers was held at 8 p.m. last evening in Washington. Installing officer District Deputy Dempsey of the Harper group presided. Washington officers included Rev Grubb as Chaplain Steve Wolfer Grand Knight Norbert Chuck Deputy Grand Knight Clarence Samuelson Financial Secretary Ferdinand Marie Treasurer Leo Marie Chancellor Robert Marie Recorder Ed Lukanksy Lecturer John Pacha Advocate Grant Walker Warden Gail Walker Inside Guard George Marie Outside Guard Earl Redlinger Ray Mineart Tony Redliken Trustees.

Washington Rev. Grubb Steve Wolfer Norbert Chuck Clarence Samuelson Ferdinand Marie Leo Marie Robert Marie Ed Lukanksy John Pacha Grant Walker Gail Walker George Marie Earl Redlinger Ray Mineart Tony Redliken

Heiserman Nominated For Supreme Court

Des Moines (UPI) The Republican Judicial convention nominated District Judge J E Heiserman of Anamosa and three incumbents for the Iowa Supreme Court. The vote was by acclamation after Humboldt attorney Franklin Jaqua withdrew, noting late entry and friends staying home.

Heiserman Franklin Jaqua Humboldt Jaqua

Beirut Crisis Dims as Rebels and Government Seek Peace

Rebel snipers fired near the presidential palace in Beirut but no major incident followed as UPI reports Robert Murphy pursues nonstop negotiations. Observers expect a popular military figure to emerge before Parliament votes to replace Chamoun, with Gen Fuad Chehab discussed as a possible choice.

Beirut Lebanon UPI State Department Robert Murphy Camille Chamoun Chamoun Fuad Chehab Murphy

Humphrey Charges Illegal Lobbying by Agriculture Dept

Sen. Hubert Humphrey accused the Agriculture Department of illegal lobbying to defeat parity amendments in the farm bill as Senate moves toward pivotal votes. He cited a Benson aide’s early Senate presence and alleged phone pressure on Republican senators.

Washington UPI Hubert H. Humphrey Agriculture Department Minnesota Democrat Senate Humphrey Agriculture Ezra T. Benson Clyde Wheeler Benson Wheeler Department of Agriculture Senate Agriculture Committee Stuart Symington D-Mo Department George D. Aiken Rvt Agriculture Committee Aiken

Vesper Service invites Wayland for choir organ chimes dedication

The Wayland Mennonite church invites the public to a vesper service on Sunday July 27 at 6 30 p m. The event features dedication of organ chimes donated by the Russell L Roth family and friends. Musicians Ledru Kauffman Patty Sue Hileman and John Graber will perform.

Wayland Mennonite Russell L. Roth Russell Ledru Kauffman Patty Sue Hileman John Graber Harold Rixe L. A. Habegger Wayland Everetts Music Company Washington

Murder charge eyed in Panora farmer shooting

In Panora Iowa 68 year old Steve Lewis faces first degree murder charges after a Thursday street shooting that killed Melvin A Burchfield. Authorities said autopsy results pending and Lewis was moved to a Des Moines hospital mental ward amid claims of personal crisis tendencies.

Panora Iowa UPI Steve Lewis Jay Hasbrouck Des Moines Lewis Melvin A. Burchfield Broadlawns General Hospital Guthrie County Guthrie Center Loyal Wine Burchfield Wine Tom Emery

Neighborhood Picnic Celebrates Baseball Project Finish

A neighborhood group marked the completion of a youth baseball project with a wiener roast on a vacant lot on North Seventh Street. The 65 participants, organized by local residents led by Mrs Leslie Payne, transformed the lot by clearing weeds building a back stop trimming trees and removing a fence.

North Seventh Street Leslie Payne

Washington area joins Iowa 4-H tour of poultry sites

Twenty one county winners in the 1958 Iowa 4-H laying flock program will tour sites in the state. The group visits Schnoebel en turkey hatchery Riverside Maplecrest turkey processing Kalona and Crawfordsville farms Albert Grab er Crawfordsville and Earle Bachman Crawfordsville. Tour departs Ames Monday and returns Friday with Washington stops on Wednesday.

Washington Area Iowa Ames

Parents urged to get kids' teeth checked before school

Washington parents of elementary students entering fall classes should have their children examined by a dentist before Sept. 3. Miss Eileen Jeffrey, the school nurse, notes last year 85 percent of students saw a dentist and received corrections. Yellow dental cards should be brought to the dentist and filled out. The program is supervised by the school nurse with full PTA support and financial aid for those in need.

Washington Eileen Jeffrey Miss Jeffrey P.T.A

Iowa Five Day Forecast From United Press International

Generally fair weather across Iowa through Saturday with a cooler night in the southeast and little overall temperature change. Low tonight around 52 to 60 with highs Saturday near 82 to 87. It turns partly cloudy mild with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms Sunday. Temperatures through Wednesday average 4 to 8 degrees below normal. Normal highs 88 to 91 and lows 63 to 66. Cooler Monday with minor daily changes and precipitation around 4 to ½ inch through the period adding a risk of showers or thunderstorms Sunday into Tuesday or Wednesday.

United Press International Iowa

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