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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1954

Page

3

Washington visitor tours Chicago natural history museum

A Washington visitor details a day at the Chicago Field Museum now the natural history museum. He notes the vast building, its exhibits across anthropology geology and biology, guided tours for groups, and the challenge of seeing everything in one visit. He mentions interest in the Pittsburgh Pirates and weather affecting plans to see games.

Chicago Chicago Natural History Museum The Field Museum Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Brooklyn

Jolly Jokers 4-H Club Plans Camp and Fun

The Jolly Jokers 4-H Club met May 21 at the McKinstry home for a cooperative supper and business session. Fourteen members plus leader Mrs. Merle Sheetz attended. talks covered eating, meat types, canning vegetables, and manicure of club goals. Delegates to 4-H camp were named, and preparations for the Ames convention noted.

Jolly Jokers 4-H Club Linda Penny McKinstry Merle Sheetz Pat Sheetz Linda Donaldson Carol Lance Linda McWhineers Ruth Augustine Barbara Wesson DeAnn Klopfenstein Merle Sheets Karen Westen

Mil waukee Auditorium hosts Woman's Society session notes

In Milwaukee the Woman's Society for Christian Service gathers at the Milwaukee Auditorium. Speakers from India Korea and the United States discuss progress, aid from the U S, and efforts to end race segregation while stressing faith in Christ guiding community stability.

Milwauke Woman's Society For Christian Service TAU Shot K. Mandel Hinderabad India

Bible school closes as West Chester church plans Sunday program

The Bible school at the West Chester church closed Friday with plans for a Sunday program. Mary Dyer, a Tarkio College graduate, begins work as counsellor in Christian education at the United Presbyterian church. She will lead the Daily Vacation Bible School and Youth Club starting September and also serve as youth counsellor. The report notes a large event with 7,400 peak attendants and ongoing efforts for mission retirement fund gifts.

Bible School of the Methods Shurch West Chester Walter Bauer Bible School Mary Dyer Tarkio College Tarkio United Presbyterian Church Miss Dyer Indianola Simpson College Whiel United Presbyterian College Youth Fellowship

Geneva Village Adopts Thursday Sunday Off For Kids

Swiss Geneva canton schools grant Thursdays and Sundays off to children to give parents a midweek break from childcare and work. The plan aims to provide respite for families where one parent works Saturdays.

Molidays Geneva Canton Switzerland

Central College Graduates Highlight Local Teaching Plans

May 1 marked Jo Ann Smith among Central College two year teacher training graduates in Pella. Smith will teach sixth grade at New London. Visits from Mr and Mrs Gil Kyle and family of Salem, Ore include Marion Huston and Werner Lowry relatives in Washington and June plans. Bundy Bell family of Washington attended Monmouth IL graduation events where LaDonna Bell was valedictorian. Word arrives in Washington of a new birth.

Central College Pella Jo Ann Smith Merle F. Smith Washington Miss Smith New London Gil) Byte Salem, Ore Betty Billa Monmouth

Tripp Family Welcomes Tamela as Bell Lineage Noted

Tamela, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Tripp of Arlington Virginia, is related to Bonnie Marie Bell, daughter of Fred W. Bell. Dr. Tripp is the son of Mrs. Lena Tripp.

Tamela R. C. Tripp Arlington, Va Tripp Bonnie Marie Bell Fred W. Bell Dr. Tripp Lena Tripp

Palmer Charges Hoegh With Double Talk

SIOUNCITY UM State Rep. Ernest Palmer Jr. of Fort Madison accuses Atty. Gen Leo A. Hoegh, GOP governor candidate, of double talk on campaign issues. Palmer told Young Republicans that Hoegh is not the only dry candidate in the six way race and challenges his positions on liquor by the drink roads and school aid.

UM State Ernest Palmer Jr Fort Madison Leo A. Hoegh Palmer Hoegh T Hoegh Ijuor Lee County

State aid debate over school funding and tax plans

Palmer criticizes Hoegh for an 18 million dollar school aid increase without proposing how to raise the funds. He calls it double talk and points to the need for a feasible revenue approach beyond sales or income taxes.

Hoegh Palmer

Muscatine Votes To Adopt Daylight Time

Muscatine City Council voted unanimously to adopt daylight saving time effective 2 a m Sunday, with objections from the county farm bureau and several farmers. Daylight time will run until 2 a m September 2. Also notice of swim class demonstrations for parents this Saturday afternoon at 1 30 p m and 2 30 p m for the girls.

Muscating Muscatine

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