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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1955
Page
3
The town of Whiting mourns the death of its oldest resident, 98 year old Robert Cummings born in Mills County Iowa in 1856. He passed away May 25 leaving a long local record and family.
Mr and Mrs C K Schantz celebrate a golden wedding at Wayland Mennonite church on Sunday July 3 from 2 30 to 6 00 open house for friends and relatives. The couple have lived in the same house since their marriage July 4 1905. C K was 84 last November and his wife 73 in December. A family dinner is planned at Sail Inn on Sunday noon for visiting relatives. Ke was in building trade from 1897 to 1947 and sold his business to nephews Lester Ted and Andy Tschantz.
A breezy column reflects on past circus days and summer weather, notes about traveling world leaders, and light anecdotes. It mentions heat and rain at circuses, gadget rumors for cold starts, and a Tampa meet with Julia Meade. The piece ends with a humorous pesticide quip and a prompt to save with want ads.
Police questioned six boys aged 10 to 15 about a raid on a school as mothers described threats from older youths. Authorities believe the victims were pressured by a gang calling itself the Valiants, with 20 teens sought in custody as officers probe motive and family ties.
A note confirms the Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul as the correct designation for the historic religious site referenced in the article.
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