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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1951

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UN Offensive Advances Across Korea Fronts In 38th Parallel Drive

UN troops pushed across the 38th parallel on three fronts in Korea racing to trap 80 000 to 100 000 fleeing Reds. tank infantry units crossed the border near the central front driving toward Chunchon and Hwachon while Allied air forces pounded retreating forces. fighter bombers and jets killed thousands, with reports of heavy losses among North Korean and Chinese units as pursuit continued.

Tokyo United Nations 38Th Parallel North Korea Chunchon-Hwachon Hwachon Iwachon

Fortnightly workers to canvass for county junior fair fund drive

Fortnightly club members named to lead a countywide drive for donations to the county junior fair auction. Mrs. Phil Kueen announced the campaign aided by Camp Fire girls. The group will meet at the city hall Monday morning for the start of door‑to‑door soliciting with residents urged to be ready for the workers.

Phil Kueen

Lost Red Cocker Spaniel Named Rusty Returned

Harold Stephens reports a one time Journal Want Ad for a red Cocker Spaniel named Rusty that was found and returned to its owner. Contact 323-M to reclaim.

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Two Highway Mishaps Reported Friday

Two Washington incidents injured six people in separate crashes near Washington. Vivian Miller's car left a southbound road on highway 92 five miles south of West Chester due to faulty steering, with Floretta Miller sustaining a broken ankle. A second crash involving Keota youths hit a semitrailer after stopping on the road, sending three riders to hospital with possible concussion and cuts. The sheriff investigated both accidents.

Washington Keota West Chester Highway 92 Vivian M. Miller East Second Street Damuee Floretta Miller Roy Gordon Keotu Washington County Robert Lee Brockman Des Moines Donald Sunday Davenport James Ginkens Bob Cooley Wayne Vogel Vogel Genkins Sheriff's Office

Iowa City Pastor to Speak at Washington Baptist Church

Rev. Elmer E. Dierks of First Baptist Iowa City will deliver the Sunday morning sermon at Washington Baptist Church. Rev. Earl Longfellow is visiting Bedford with his parents. Evening service features laymen and youth in a program titled Our Ministering Church. Dierks has long served Iowa City and is directing the church building drive.

Elmer E. Dierks First Baptist Church Iown City Washington Baptist Church Earl Longfellow Bedford Dierks Iowa City

Chamber President Calls Members to Monday Meeting

Don McClure, president of the Chamber of Commerce, reminded members of the regular meeting to be held Monday evening at The Pines. All members are urged to attend.

Don McClure Chamber of Commerce the Pines

Jessie M Parker Speaker At Rural Graduation Ceremonies

Inclement weather reduced attendance at eighth grade graduation in Washington county rural schools held at the Methodist church. State superintendent Jessie M Parker spoke on the value of public education and democracy, urging graduates to strive for success.

Jessie M. Parker Washington County Lester B. Krabill Alice Hunter Parker America

Leonard Johnson Jr. Victim of Colorado Truck Accident

A former Washington resident Leonard Johnson Jr. was killed in a truck accident near Colorado Springs Colorado. His wife is sister to Mrs Richard Meyers of Washington. Relatives departed for Colorado early this morning.

Leonard Johnson Jr Washington Colorado Springs Colo Johnson Richard Meyers Colorado

Windstorm and Rain Cause Widespread Damage in County

A Friday night windstorm and heavy rainfall of 2.23 inches disrupted electrical service, toppled trees, and damaged farm buildings across rural Washington County. In Wellston a cattle barn on the Brinning farm was destroyed and Walter Wilson’s home suffered severe damage when a maple tree fell.

Washington Wellston Dave Brinning Walter Wilson

Trinity Lutheran Bible School Opens With Four Classes

Trinity Lutheran Church will start its annual vacation Bible school at 9 am Monday. The program titled Living As Gods Children includes four age graded classes with singing handicraft and games. Children aged 4 to 14 are welcome.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Learn To Swim Classes Open At Y Monday

Many boys and girls have registered for the YMCA learn to swim program beginning Monday morning. Additional students can still join. both boys and girls will be grouped by time slots with morning sessions for boys and afternoon sessions for girls.

YMCA Artemas Brown

Mystery Man identified in Washington Ridiculous Day event surprise

Mrs. Ted Givans won first prize in the Mystery Man contest with F A Bagge as the correct answer and received a 25 prize. Second and third prizes went to Mrs. Jack Creech and Robert Scranton as parade awards were announced with J C Penney Osincups Drug Roths Childs Store named top store group. Harold Johnson won best individual costume with Mrs. John Morrett and Don Gray in subsequent prizes.

Krabill Fred Wagner WRC Myrtle Crom Joan Hayes Wellston School Ted Givans Washington J. C. Penney Osincup’s Drug Rothschild's Store Harold Johnson John Morrett Don Gray Chamber of Commerce Spurgeon Mr. Johnson

U P Assembly Approves Prospective Presbyterian Merger

Des Moines reports the United Presbyterian general assembly approved articles for a potential union with the Associate Reformed Presbyterian church and sent them to ARP leaders. If memberships also approve, final union could occur in 1942. The assembly also gauged member sentiment toward partnerships with southern and northern Presbyterian bodies. Dr J Kenneth Miller cited world conditions affecting a new, three year old organization.

Des Moines United Presbyterian Church Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church United Church General Assembly U-P Church U.S.A J. Kenneth Miller World Council of Churches Council Europe Asia

United States warns Iran over oil dispute with Britain

The United States warned Iran that its oil dispute with Britain threatens world peace and urged peaceful negotiations. Ambassador Grady and State Department memo denied U S interference in Iran's internal affairs and stressed respect for Iran's sovereign rights over its resources.

United States Iran Tehran Britain Free World Henry P. Gundy Kagher Kazemi U. S Grady

Anders couple receive marriage license at court house

Glenn O. Anders of Keota and Madge A. Anders of South English obtained a marriage license at the local courthouse, marking the formal proceeding toward their wedding.

Glenn O. Anders Keota Madge A. Anders South English

Weather Outlook Des Moines Iowa Forecast

Partly cloudy and cool today with a high between 60 and 68. Winds northwest 25 to 80 mph bring gusts. Tonight will be fair and cooler with diminishing winds and lows 40 to 48. Sunday remains fair with highs 68 to 78 and light northwest winds. Warmer by Monday with a chance of scattered showers Tuesday.

Des Moines

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