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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1955

Page

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Molotov Booed In Chicago During Second U S Visit

Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov arrived in New York after a U S tour that included a Chicago stop where crowds booed him and pushed past security. He toured the South Side Museum of Science and Industry while Soviet guards and reporters accompanied him.

New York Vyacheslav M. Molotov United States Molotov Chicago al Bum Winds City South Side Museum of

Church School Opens Open House At Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian church school invites the public to an open house Thursday at 7:30 pm in the church. A film titled That Kid Buck will illustrate Christian influence on a worldly life, followed by refreshments in the dining room. Richard Longer serves as church school superintendent.

Church School of the Presbyterian Church Kid Buck Richard Longer

States Hold Biennial Legislative Sessions

The legislatures of 34 states convene on a biennial basis, meeting every other year to consider laws, budgets, and policy issues across varied state governments.

Accept Reservations For Summer Camp At Lake Darling YMCA

Reservations are being accepted for the annual YMCA boys camp at Lake Darling Youth Center August 7 13 Arteemas Brown YMCA secretary said several boys have signed up and others should plan to attend Leaders are urged to contact him. Methodist youth groups are in camp and other groups have reserved the site for most of the summer. Construction began on an addition to the dining and recreation hall.

YMCA Lake Darling Arteemas Brown Methodist

Ira Gastman Joins Kansas City Wardrobe Service Venture

Friends in Washington report Ira Gastman has bought an interest in the Wardrobe Service, a wholesale cleaning and refinishing firm serving cleaners and shops nationwide. He serves as vice president of the company located at 1304 McGee Street in Kansas City Missouri. The Gastman family has moved to 4315 West 62nd Terrace in Mission Kansas.

Washington Ira Gastman McGee Street Kansas City Missouri Gastman West 62Nd Terrace Mission Kansas

Walter Arthur 83 Dies Former Washington Plumber

Word has been received of the death of Walter Arthur 83 former resident and plumber in Washington. He and Will Matucha ran a shop later sold to Ream and Carson in 1916. Burial planned in Harvey Illinois. Survived by wife Emma Keifer Richmond two children Merle and Mrs Helen Swick Harvey Ill and Mrs Carol Stout Moline Ill. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Walter Arthur Hugh and Jane Meek) Arthur Arthur Washington Will Matucha Ream and Carson Harvey Emma Keifer Richmond Merle Helen Swick Harvey, Ill Carol Stout Moline Ill Laura Graham Lou Thomas Nellie Crone Lydia Ferguson Grace Brown Des Moines

Two Skeletons Found In Burned Des Moines Area Farm House

Bones of two adults were found with a 12 gauge shotgun in a burned farm house 12 miles southeast of Des Moines. Authorities, baffled by the deaths, consider murder possible but not certain. An anthropologist began reconstructing the remains to identify the victims. The house had been unoccupied for years and the deaths occurred after June 4. No sign of arson or deliberate burning.

Des Moines Here Warren County J. Richards R. W. Nebergall Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation Nethergall Harold Divine Richards Carlisle

Better Days Ahead For Iowa's Corn

Iowa State College agronomists tell 300 northern U S experts that corn yields may improve. E R Duncan cites rainfall and season length as limits with 85 bushel per acre as a worthwhile goal. Earl O Heady says corn fits a growing economy while hybrid corn and fertilizers have boosted yields. John Pesek and I J Johnson note hybrid corn and fertilizer gains.

Ames Iowa State College Iowa United States E. R. Duncan College Extension Earl O. Heady the College John Pesek I. J. Johnson

Bomb Thrown at U S Saigon Office Amid Anti American Demonstrations

In Saigon Indochina terrorists believed to be communists hurled a hand grenade at the United States Information Office injuring a Frenchman. Authorities said one attacker threw the grenade while others distributed anti American leaflets nearby. Initial reports found no American injuries. The episode followed a villa bombing and an attack on an American jeep during anti American actions.

Saigon Indochina United States Information Office Information Office U.S. Economic Mission

Milwaukee executive finds haircut solution in city parlor

Edmund Bunker, general manager of WXIX, lamented the lack of good men’s haircuts in Milwaukee. After three months he finally got one in a beauty parlor, ending his run of unsatisfactory trims.

Milwaukee Edmund Bunker WXIX

Reverend Milo Phillips Speaks at St Paul’s 50th Anniversary

Rev Milo Phillips of Syracuse Nebraska former pastor of St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church delivered the final sermon in the 50th anniversary series at St Pauls Monday evening. Other services in the series were held on Sunday. A social hour followed in the church basement.

Milo Phillips Syracuse Neb St. Paul's Evangelical & Reformed Church

Airmen Hampered by Fog in Tokyo Bay Search

Two U.S. Marine fliers drifted about 30 miles apart in Tokyo Bay after ditching a Skyknight night fighter. Rescue ships and aircraft hunted fogbound seas near Oshima Island, with faint radio beeps guiding efforts. One flier is believed to be 2nd Lt. David Winton Bell of Wayzata Minnesota, son of General Mills president.

Yokosuka U.S. Marine Corps Tokyo Bay Oshima Island Tokyo Marine Corps David Winton Bell Way Neenah Wis U.S

Public May Visit DAR Log Cabin in Park

The DAR log cabin in Sunset Park will be open to the public on July and August afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge, but offerings are appreciated. Open days feature hostesses including Mrs W T McIntyre and others on July 4, 14, 28 and August 10, 24 with listed volunteers.

DAR Sunset Park W. T. McIntyre Marietta Workman Frank Patterson Lucile Forgey Carol Forgey Elizabeth Dawson

Murphys Cut Florida Trip After Children Injured

Mendon Vermont family rushes home from vacation after Julia and Jean Murphy are hurt in auto accidents. Helen fractures her ankle and Timothy suffers hand burns from burning rubbish. The Murphy family, with two other children, hope for quick recoveries.

Mendon Timothy Murphys Florida Julia Jean Helen Timothy Murphy's

Washington Municipal Band Concert Program

The Goldman Band presents a concert at 8 p.m. featuring King and Span pieces with Overtures Ballad of Davy Crockett and It’s A Grand Night For Singing. Soloist Keith Horn on tenor sax performs The Klaxon March and Pilgrim’s Triumph. Sousa National Anthem closes.

Goldman Band Jewell Davy Crockett Bruns Miami Richards My Llewellyn Keith Horn Rodgers Hearts of Stone Jackson Pilgrim Walters Lassus

Four States Feel Effects of Storms in Four-State Outbreak

Storms lashed Nebraska Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico on Monday night into today. Five dead 29 injured and extensive damage reported. Tornadoes near Scottsbluff Neb and near Wheatland Wyoming caused multiple fatalities and injuries. In Texas Panhandle two dead from lightning and a possible third death under investigation. Oklahoma saw a funnel near Gage and a downtown fire in Enid area causing up to a million dollars in damage.

Scottsbluff Neb Texas Panhandle Platte River Texas Panhandle Tex Kenneth Guier Sr Henry Julian Canadian Amarillo Oklahoma Gage Okla E Reno

Journal Employees Dine at YMCA to Bid Farewells and Welcome

Journal employees and spouses attended a Journal management dinner in the YMCA community room Monday. The event honored three staff leaving Washington and the Evening Journal, welcomed three new workers, and recognized Bruce Cowden for more than 50 years of service with a Masonic ring presentation by R. E. Shannon.

Evening Journal Journal YMCA Dave Elder Robert Price Ralph Berstler Linotype Joyce Edwards Elder & Shannon Washington The Max Cross Charlotte Earll Dale Marsh Cross Farm Bureau Malvern Iowa Miss Earll Akron Ohio Mr. Marsh Ottumwa Courier Bruce Cowden R. E. Shannon Mr. Cowden Simplex

Emperor Penguin Parents Share Egg Duty

The Emperor Penguin exhibits biparental care with the male and female alternating egg incubation

Tree grows from farm fence post 30 years later

In Beecherville Illinois a catalpa fence post planted by Lon Rogers’ father 30 years ago has sprouted leaves and grown into a 10 inch diameter tree. The post began as a seasoned timber on the Rogers farm and now stands as a living relic of the family in the fields.

Beecher City Ill Lon Rogers

Extension votes split amid draft battles in House

The House approved a two year extension for doctors and a four year extension for the regular draft to avert a halt in the draft system. The Armed Services Committee backed a 29 to 1 compromise version of Eisenhower's compulsory military reserve bill. Opponents urged sending the doctor draft back to conference, but lost 221 to 171. Senate action was expected.

Washington House House Armed Services Committee Eisenhower Senate House Conference Committee Senate Dewey Short R-Mo Short Lester Holtzman National Guard Armed Services Carl Vinson D-Ga Adam Clayton Powell Jr D-N.y

Vandals Strike Chicago School For Second Night

A gang of youths vandalized a South Side grade school for the second time in three nights. They broke into Doolittle school Monday destroying records in the principal Eugene Beaver's office. Earlier Sunday fires caused about 30000 dollars in damage and damaged fixtures and records.

Chicago Doolittle Eugene Beaver

Eisenhower to Confer With Congress on Geneva Talks

President Eisenhower plans a bipartisan briefing with congressional leaders before the Geneva Big Four summit next month. House GOP Leader Martin said the meeting will occur near his departure time, with no fixed date set. Senator Knowland noted possible absence of congressional representation at the summit and discussed U S–Soviet issues from the weekly leaders meeting.

Washington Eisenhower Geneva House Joseph W. Martin Jr Mass Senate William F. Knowland Calif John Foster Dulles United Nations San Francisco Knowland Dulles Alaska United States Bering Strait Soviet Union U.S White House Berlin North Atlantic Treaty Organization Germany Red China

Government drops perjury case against Owen Lattimore

Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr announced the government will drop the three year old perjury case against Owen Lattimore after the Court of Appeals upheld dismissal of the key charges. Lattimore, Johns Hopkins professor and Institute of Pacific Relations editor, was accused of lying to the Senate subcommittee in 1952. He is currently on a European lecture tour.

United States Lattimore Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Johns Hopkins University Subcommittee Pat McCarran D-Nev Institute of Pacific Relations Institute Pacific Affairs U.S. District Court U.S. Court of Appeals District Court U.S Luther W. Youngdahl Youngdahl

Window Oyster of India Described as Translucent Glass

A historical note describes the flat shell of the window oyster of India as unusually translucent, noting its potential use as window glass due to its clarity and light weight.

India

Dulles Sees Soviet Action But Seeks Geneva Progress

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles deplored Soviet action in downing an American Navy plane while expressing hope for productive talks at the Geneva summit. He noted Russia’s expressed regret and questioned whether the incident reflects Soviet policy, placing the event in international waters near Alaska. He underscored the need for genuine desire for peace among all four participants.

Washington John Foster Dulles Geneva United States Soviet Union

Weather outlook for Iowa region with showers and mild temperatures

Cloudy conditions with showers and thunderstorms favoring northwest areas. Southeast stays partly cloudy tonight. Wednesday highs 77 to 84, with decreasing showers north central. Rain chances and temperature trends extend through Friday into the weekend with about half an inch of rainfall anticipated and cooler Friday.

United Press Iowa

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