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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1958

Page

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Tyrone Power Dies of Heart Attack in Madrid Set

Hollywood star Tyrone Power, 44, collapsed during a fencing scene on a Spain film set and died en route to Ruber Hospital. Born May 5, 1914, in Cincinnati, Power appeared in scores of films including Blood and Sand and The Captain from Castile, with a long stage career and three marriages.

Madrid Spain UPI Hollywood Tyrone Power Power Ruber Cincinnati Chicago Alexander Jesse James John Brown Harry Gris Ray Sebastian Ted Richmond New York Chicago Civic Shakespeare Co Fim Sanyus Frederick ‘Tyrone Edmond Patla Emma Power Dayton Preparatory School St. Xavier University Annabella Linda Christian Debbie Ann Minardos Castile George Bernard Shaw Methuselah

St James Students To Present Operetta On Sunday Afternoon

St James school in Washington will present the operetta The Atomic Bookshop for a second time Sunday at 3 p.m. in the St James gymnasium. The show followed a PTA performance during Education Week which drew requests for another showing to allow more parents and friends to attend.

St. James St. James School Washington Atomic Bookshop PTA St. James Gymnasium

University Will Buy Land for Expansion

The University of Iowa received approval to buy 63 acres and an Iowa City lot for future growth. The J.A. Miller estate farm would cost 100000 if council approves, with 41850 to be allocated by the Interim Committee to enable the purchase.

Iowa City, Iowa UPI University of ‘Iowa Iowa City Iowa Board of Regents J.A. Miller Iowa Executive Council Iowa

Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners wows Washington High crowd

Washington High School audiences praised The Remarkable Incident at Carson Corners a three act drama by Reginald Rose directed by Daryl Schultz. A 26 senior cast carried the show with strong performances and seamless flashbacks detailing a town’s shared blame in a student’s death. Behind the scenes, a large cast handled sound lighting and scenery while students coordinated stage management and makeup.

Washington High School Carson Corners Reginald Rose Daryl Schultz Washington Rose Schultz

Usher Helps Capture Des Moines Bandit

In Des Moines at the theater a 100 pound usher joined cashier Zeta Ziegler and high school senior Mike Crouse to thwart a holdup by Don T. Yuille. After a two block chase, Crouse jumped the suspect, assisted by Jerry Jones the assistant theater manager, and police detained Yuille.

Des Moines Art Mike Crouse Zeta Ziegler Crouseid Tran

Bill Singleton Dies Keota Rites Monday

Keota resident Bill Singleton 53 died today in Washington county hospital after a two week stay. He operated a radio television store and service business in Keota since 1926. Services set for 3 p.m. Monday at Keota Methodist Church with Rev. William H. Smith officiating. Burial in Keota cemetery. Survivors include his wife Mabel Caruthers, four sisters Elsie Waggner and Grace Waggner in Brighton, tie Wagner, Dell Decker of Richland, and brother Francis of Muscatine. He was a member of Methodist church and Masonic and 100F lodges. Burial at Keota cemetery. Friends may call Powell funeral home prior to service. Born December 21, 1904 in Washington County.

Keota Jane Harry Bill) Singleton Washington County Singleton Keota Methodist Church William H. Smith Powell Mr. Singleton Ed A Elizabeth Blake Singleton Mabel Carruthers Ottumwa Methodist Church Elsie Waggner Tie "Wagner Grace Waggner Brighton Dell Decker Richland Francis Muscatine

Des Moines Youth Admits Robbery During Key Club Tour

Jerry D. Bell of Des Moines, 22, admitted stealing 140 dollars from an Upper Iowa University professor during a Des Moines key club tour. Dr James Sparkman 37 head of education said he was drugged slugged and robbed of about 200 dollars early Friday. Sparkman charged with intoxication. released on 10 dollar bond. Bell held on 5000 dollar bond for larceny.

DES Moines UPL Jerry D. Bell Upper Iowa University James T. Sparkman Sparkman Bell

FFA Group Plans Activities at Washington High

Washington High School Future Farmers of America met to review corn harvest safety progress then discussed an FFA GRA roller skating party. A junior officer team was elected to train leaders: Bob Baker president Phil Horak vice president Larry Griggs secretary Joe Wolfer treasurer Wayne Schantz reporter John Skubal sentinel. The junior swine producers committee was authorized to plan revisions of the swine chain.

Washington High School Future Farmers of America Bob Baker Phil Horak Larry Griggs Joe Wolfer Wayne Schantz John Skubal Sentinel

Iowa Hawkeyes secure Rose Bowl bid after Big Ten title

Iowa earned the Big Ten football crown with a 5-0 conference record and clinched a Rose Bowl berth. Coach Forest Evashevski’s Hawkeyes, undefeated in league play with one 13 13 tie against Air Force, are set for Pasadena after final league game vs Ohio State and a clash with Notre Dame. They last went to the Rose Bowl in 1957, beating Oregon State 35 19.

Chicago UPI Iowa Big Ten Hawkeyes Pasadena Calif Kenneth Tug) Wilson Minnesota Wilson Air Force Academy Ohio State Notre Dame Hawks Forest Evashevski Oregon State

Petition carriers plan Monday meeting on school reorganization

Rural petition carriers joining Washington area school reorganization effort will meet at the high school Monday evening to pick up petitions and learn details. Petitions go out Tuesday with a Thanksgiving return target. Mrs. T. E. Tuttle leads the committee and invites groups to request briefings from members.

Washington Area T. E. Tuttle Tuttle Dean Luers Evette Meeker Herbert Campbell Charles Rademaker Logan Heilman

Move Similar To Start of Berlin Blockade in 1948

Berlin (UPI) Soviet guards refused to allow three US Army trucks to leave Berlin Friday in a move reminiscent of the 1948 blockade. East German leader Walter Ulbricht said the new campaign aims to force the Western powers to recognize the East German government. Khrushchev warned Moscow is preparing an appropriate Berlin status document. The incident followed a Soviet demand to search trains and a four day hold on Western traffic through East Germany.

Berlin UPI Walter Ulbricht West Berlin Leipzig United States Britain France Khrushchev Babelsberg West Germany East Germany Nikita Khruschev Moscow Russia Germany Barksdale Hamlett East Berlin U.S Ulbricht Minist West Berlif German Democratic Republic

Cross Examination Begins In Fugate Murder Trial

Caril Ann Fugate, 15, braces for cross examination in her first degree murder trial in Lincoln Nebraska. She contends she joined Charles Starkweather to save her family, while Starkweather awaits execution for multiple slayings. Prosecutors note Caril reported fear for her mother and times when she allegedly helped Starkweather.

Lincoln Neb UPD Caril ‘Ann Fugate Charles Starkweather Starkweather Robert Jensen Caril Earl Betty Marion Bartlett

Norberg to Stay Demo Chairman and Move to Des Moines

Donald Norberg will remain chairman of the Democratic Central Committee and relocate from Albia to Des Moines. He had considered returning to editing the Monroe County News but now prefers the $10,000 a year post.

Des Moines UPI Donald Norberg Democratic Central Committee Albia Norberg Monroe County

Five Die When Train Hits Car In Coshocton

Five Coshocton residents and one Fresno, Ohio man died when a New York to St Louis passenger train struck their car at a crossing one mile south of Coshocton. Driver Carl Ames survived with injuries. another passenger, Jerry Clough, was treated for bruises and shock.

Coshocton, Ohio UPI Pennsylvania Railroad Here United Margaret Stitler Josephine Stitler Phyllis’ Holder Bonnie Grace Coshocton Carl Ames Fresno Ohio Ames Jerry Clough County Memorial Hospital Sheriff's Office New York St. Louis

Top Ten Leaders In Bridge Marathon

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fields lead this year's Y's Men's marathon after two rounds with 6 280 points. Wilhelm Glassburner and Dave Elder follow with 5 890 and 5 330 points respectively. The list includes Walker Bailey Pratt Henness Ellingsworth Brindley Warner Weeks among the ten leaders with scores ranging from 4 800 to 2 650 points.

Roy Fields William Glassburner Dave Elder John Walker Ted Bailey Richard Pratt Max Henness Don Ellingsworth Dan Brindley Elsie Warner Richard Weeks

Iowan Sentenced For Shooting at Panora

Stephen R. Lewis, 68, Panora, Iowa, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the July 24 shooting of Marvin Burchfield, 52, at Panora. District Judge Phil R. Wilkinson ordered the Fort Madison penitentiary term. Lewis said he was glad he did it.

Guthrie Center Iowa UPI Stephen R. Lewis Pano Prson Phil R. Wilkinson Lewis Fort Madison Marvin Burchfield Panora

Iowa Weather: Scattered Showers Tonight Through Sunday

United Press International reports widely scattered showers tonight and Sunday. A late cooler spell with lows in the mid 30s to north and mid 30s to south. Sunday highs ranging from the mid 40s in the north to around 60 in the south. Clearing and cooler Monday.

Iowa

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