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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1954
Page
1
Herbert Hyatt says he fed a coral snake found in his yard for days and then learned the venomous reptile was deadly after it died, leaving him unsure whether to mourn or celebrate.
A Washington retirement home drive gains momentum led by Xi Alpha Theta volunteers. Funds rise to 83 000 in cash and pledges, with about 5 000 in pledges from donors of 100 to 1 000. The drive continues as building plans near motion and a donor list from local firms and residents is released.
Manager Leo Durocher forecast a grueling race for the National League pennant as the New York Giants, fresh from an 8-5 win over the St Louis Cardinals, projected 100 victories may be needed to clinch. He predicted a two team battle with the Dodgers while other pretenders fade. Cardinal Harvey Haddix aims to extend scoreless innings, seeking to near Carl Hubbell's 46 1/3 inning mark.
New York CBS news analyst Don Hollenbeck aged 44 died by gas suicide in his midtown apartment. Police report five gas jets found open. CBS said he had not been well recently and appeared ill on TV last Sunday. Officials said no suicide note was found. estranged wife Angeline Dean to be notified.
Gerald Bogan executive secretary to the Iowa Good Roads Association will address the Washington Y’s Men at a 6 50 pm dinner in the YMCA community room tonight. The program will start about 7 pm. Bogan, a former newspaperman, will outline the highway program and discuss Iowa’s road situation with attendees.
Harold W. Jarvis, proprietor of the Modern Appliance Store, announces the firm name change to Jarvis Appliance Store effective immediately. The move, tied to his sixth year in business in Washington, seeks clearer owner identity and follows a trend toward remembering names over generic terms.
Word reached Dr. and Mrs. Fred Reid of the death of Charles Babcock on June 17 in Minneapolis after a seven year illness. He had recently been a patient at the general hospital there. Mrs. Babcock was Marguerite McGugin, sister of Esther McGugin of Minneapolis and Mrs. Reid. Funeral services were held in Chicago, with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery there.
Guatemalan rebels widen drive toward the Puerto Barrios to Zacapa corridor with claims of 18 towns captured and battles near Morales and Gualan. Government says rebels repulsed with heavy losses and port control restored at Puerto Barrios while Esquipulas reportedly falls to rebel forces.
The Washington County Young Republicans will meet indoors in the court room of the court house this evening if weather is inclement. A daytime outdoor gathering is planned for Sunreet Park if conditions permit. Guest for the evening is Fred Schwengel, Republican candidate for Congress.
Illinois residents Robert Dale Moody and Mrs. Jean Moody escaped death when their car overturned in a water filled ditch four and a half miles west of Washington at 12:45 p.m. Both climbed from the submerged vehicle and were treated at Washington county hospital for minor injuries. The car was traveling west on highway 2 when a thunderstorm left the ditch water filled and the sheriff investigated the crash.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a three tenths of one percent rise in the mid May consumer price index lifting living costs back to the February level. Food prices drive the increase while the index nears the October 115.4 percent record and may stay stable through summer barring a new international crisis.
The Iowa Weekly weather and crop bulletin reports good statewide prospects but notes re plantings needed in flooded northern and central areas. Heavy weekend rains hampered field work and damaged crops while corn cultivation faced hindrances from wet fields. oats are heading out across the state with an improving outlook.
Mrs Martha Ann Gray died Monday at her daughter’s home in Iowa City after seven months bedfast. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 30 p m at Franklin Methodist church Wellman with Reverends Coleman and Henrs officiating. Burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery. Born January 19 1864 in Washington county she married Ovid Gray who died earlier. Survived by daughter Mrs Fern Bell of Iowa City son Lewis Gray of Marysville Washington four grandchildren seven great grandchildren.
Mrs Joseph Tamok of Coralville was fined 500 in district court after pleading guilty to illegal possession of intoxicating liquors from a raid on the Amvets Club February 15. About five minors were present. a partly filled whisky bottle and three empties were seized.
Rainfall in Washington Monday night measured 1.56 inches after a fierce thunderstorm that began after dark. Rumors of 90 mile an hour winds spurred town meetings to adjourn early, though last night's rain brought little wind and caused sewer overflows and basement flooding, closing the North Second avenue underpass briefly.
Rev Water J Field an English educator and missionary from the Holy Land will present a lecture and film at the Baptist Church in Washington on Wednesday June 23. He arrived in January from Palestine and will discuss life in war torn Palestine and the Jewish Arab struggle with first hand experience from fourteen years in the region. A free will offering will be taken.
VFW Auxiliary groups in Mason City won national plaques for community service and placed third in Iowa for the overall program. The division also honored publicity and Americanism books with first place awards. Truman J. Ramsell was elected state commander and Mrs. Everett Davis state president, with Mrs. Marion McAvoy installed as first district president and Mr. McAvoy as first district commander. Representatives included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bozman.
Thirteen Washington County boys attend the State 4-H Boy's Short Course at Iowa State College Ames June 22 24 with 1200 boys and leaders present. Delegates learn about agriculture animal husbandry agronomy and engineering and will elect state officers on June 23 from eight candidates.
New York CAP Studebaker and Packard, last independent auto makers, announce a merger plan creating Studebaker Packard Corp with assets around 253 million dollars. Directors approve. proposal to be presented to stockholders at August meetings. James J. Nance, 53, to serve as president and CEO of the new company. Nance joined Packard two years ago after leading Hotpoint Inc. sales.
Sacramento reports City Manager Bartley Cavanaugh bans cuspidors in city offices. He cites a labor contract with a janitorial service that prevents janitors from cleaning spittoons due to sanitation and appearance concerns.
Mr Field presents a talking film on Palestine showing the Holy Land Christian Approach Mission in Bethlehem Church and Mission Clinics. The display highlights the mission’s care for orphans refugees the sick and lepers.
Washington city council approved a plan to provide city water at the Townsley Park Fair site west of Washington. The Townsley Park Fair association paid 2500 for extending the water system about 1460 feet to the grounds and a four inch pipe and a fire hydrant will be installed for fire fighting use. Additional items include vacating an alley behind the Stewart hardware and Tait buildings and possible moves to ease downtown traffic at busy hours.
Florence E. Thomas 65 of 117% South Marion Avenue Washington died at 11 45 p m Monday June 21 after two years illness Funeral services set for 10 a m Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home burial in Me Pleasant Cemetery She was born April 7 1889 in Henry County Iowa daughter of Joseph A and Hannah Spanehaur Thomas and had lived in Washington since 1935 She taught school while able and was a member of the Christian Church Survivors include brothers Elwood Keosauqua Merle and Jessie Mt Pleasant and Orville Burlington and sister Mrs Stella Gahr Aurora Hh
Senator Margaret Chase Smith defeated pro McCarthy challenger Robert L. Jones by about five to one as polls showed 613 of 623 precincts reporting. The victory secures her reelection bid against Democrat Paul A. Fullam in November.
Former President Truman was shaved and declared much better after emergency gall bladder and appendix removal. Dr. Wallace Graham said he is not out of danger but his condition improved with lower temperature and limited mobility expected for about two more days.
Des Moines faces major flooding with the Des Moines and Boone rivers overflowing. Mayor Joseph Van Dreser declared a state of emergency and empowered City Manager Leonard Howell to lead flood defenses as forecasts show a crest near 29 to 30 feet, surpassing 1903 levels.
National Guardsmen and volunteers battled surging Des Moines and Boone rivers. The Red Cross reports 992 affected families and 614 evacuated. Webster City saw the Hoone River rise to 17.8 feet with levee breaches near the water plant. Boone and Eagle Grove also reported rising waters and road closures. Kenneth L. Carpenter, a Boone Guardsman, was injured by a live wire.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted to require about 300 million dollars of President Eisenhower's 3.497 billion foreign aid request be in loans rather than grants. The plan targets military and economic aid and may signal a shift away from grants, sponsored by Rep. John M. Vorys. If approved, it would be the first loan-based portion since 1951. The panel also debated farm surpluses and delayed a vote on Indochina aid and KIM reductions.
Generally fair tonight then cooler east tonight with lows 55 68 and highs 85 90. Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday night warmer and more humid with possible showers west Thursday. Five day trend shows 3 6 degrees above normal with scattered showers Thursday and across the weekend.
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