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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1956
Page
2
Mrs Roy Rotzinger hosted ten members and leader Mrs Dale Sheetz of the Stewart Merry Blue Birds. Mary Mimmes led the Blue Bird candle lighting and song. A short business meeting preceded a surprise party for Janice Rotzinger with gifts and refreshments.
Funeral services for Ralph Lytle were held at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. John Van Gent officiating. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers including Robert Lytle and John Killian. Washington's 11 Y club plans a skating trip to Iowa City for high school age youths departing from the YMCA at 7 p.m. tonight. Harold Arthur Lee of Washington and Harry C. Westfall of Keota were fined 300 dollars plus costs for first offense OMVI by Judge R. G. Yoder. Masons of Washington Lodge to conduct third degree work Wednesday March 7 at 7:30 p.m. A Smarty party invites 550 UI coeds with B average to a luncheon in Iowa Memorial Union. Local invitees include Irene Haupert and Erma Alt from Washington, Mathilde Bachmann and Donna Brenneman from Kalona, and Barbara Stephens from West Chester.
A demented man named Madera fled with guns during a confrontation that stretched from his home to New Jersey. Police, clergy, and family pleaded as Madera loosened from the officers and eventually surrendered, ending a tense pursuit. He was taken to a Philadelphia hospital for mental evaluation as authorities described the chaotic scene. The article notes nearby Ada Oklahoma pasture lands as a noted purebred Hereford center.
Local column lists social notices for Washington County groups with meetings from Tuesday to Friday including nurses association DAR Pythian Sisters and various clubs. The entry notes the fossil tree Callixylon, the oldest known tree, located in Ada Oklahoma and dated to about 350 million years.
The $1.6 billion school aid bill, once a top priority, is shelved in the House with no assured action. Civil rights fights and private parochial school concerns delay hearings as Speaker Rayburn and President Eisenhower expect action but the House Rules Committee shows little pressure to revive the measure.
British official Alan Lennox-Boyd visited Cyprus to negotiate with Archbishop Makarios, leader of N ationalists seeking island handover to Greece. The mission failed and Lennox-Boyd returned to London. The situation threatens to become more dangerous.
Lt. Gov. Leo Elthon of Fertile Iowa hinted he may run for the state senate in coming elections and did not deny a report. He said a final announcement would come on Wednesday or Thursday and remains the only major Iowa office holder without declared plans.
Detective Peter Polando was trapped for an hour when a self operating jail elevator stalled between floors in Youngstown.
On The Record shows Monday dismissals for Carrol Drayfahl of Washington and Oren Romine of Keota after procedures. Also dismissed Monday were William McGinnis of Ainsworth and Mrs. Lyle Fox and her son, both of Ainsworth.
Birthday wishes go to Virgil Wittmer Howard Crozier Mrs O B Schmitt Mrs David Tipton Mae Gideon Floyd Blankenhorn Palmer Schilling Janice Kaye Randall Burlin Houseal Dephia Howard and her grandson Paul Mimms. Mr and Mrs Eli Jackson celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary today.
List of newly licensed vehicles includes McCormick Farm Equipment store with International truck, Richardson trailer, and multiple Ford and Chevrolet models. Names such as Lewis Jared Powell Carl H Little Darlene Little Cecil G Conrad Elsie W Conrad Vernon Ritchey White Melvin Sook Walter Rukgaber Carl Paetz Margaret Paetz and Joseph West appear in the record.
Abstract department records show numerous property deeds filed in courts, detailing transfers from Bernard Redlinger to Clarence Redlinger and other pairs, including sections 32 77 9, 33 76 8, and various lots and subdivisions in Washington and surrounding areas. Other entries involve Hazel Walling, Onia Roberts, John C. Bender, Robert Hyde, and Frank Longwell among several decedents and guardians, with properties spanning sec 2 77 85, 5 77 9, and 74 6. There is also a note about University of Michigan holdings totaling 2,055,139 volumes across 31 libraries.
Richard Hartzel of Washington a Iowa Wesleyan College student is named on the first semester honor roll with a 2.66 GPA. Robert Berdo a senior at the University of Iowa earned straight A grades. Janis Straumanis also made straight A’s. Local families hosted visits and birthdays. Rodney Allen born March 2 at Washington County Hospital. Ray Cain admitted to Veterans Hospital in Iowa City. Washington residents attended events in Des Moines and Iowa City. Thomassen is awarded third prize in a crochet week window display. Donald McAtlin recovering from appendicitis at Washington County Hospital.
The Highlanders 4H Club met at Larry O'Conner's home on March 15 with twenty members including two new. They paid entry fees for an upcoming basketball tournament and planned to practice March 11 at Cotter gym at 1 PM. Keith Murphy and Jim Soukup played instrument selections. The next meeting will be at John and Joe Skubal's home on April 2.
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