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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1958

Page

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Warn Russians of Responsibility in Crisis over Berlin

In Berlin UPI reports the United States warned Moscow that the Kremlin will be held responsible for East German authorities and Red police actions in Berlin. The note protested the attempted kidnapping of CBS cameraman Ernst Lechner and affirmed Western rights to free movement in the city.

Berlin UPI United States Russia Kremlin Findley Burns U.S Red Reds Ernst Lechner Lechner Moscow Nikita Khrushchev Potsdamer Plats East Berlin Ernest Leiser CBS

Police Puzzled Over Who Owns Stolen Car

London reports police struggle to determine ownership of a car rebuilt from two stolen vehicles. Charles Capel and Fay Strom both claim the mongrel Morris Sedan, each asserting rights to the body, chassis, and engine. The mechanic who mixed parts sold leftovers as spare pieces, prompting a lengthy dispute.

London UPI Solomon Charles Capel Fay Strom Capell Mrs. Strom

Mrs. McConnell 70 Dies in Ainsworth Nebraska

Bessie McConnell a longtime Ainsworth resident died Nov 23 1958 in Washington County Hospital after a period of illness. Born Feb 7 1888 in Lyons Kansas she attended Iowa State Teachers College and married Wright McConnell in 1913. Survived by son Ornett and other relatives. funeral Tuesday at Sherman’s Funeral Home with Rev Dale E. Brehmer officiating. Burial in Ainsworth Cemetery.

Bessie McCor Ainsworth Washington County McConnell Sherman Dale E Brehmer Lyons Kansas Iowa State Teachers College Wright McConnell Ainsworth United Presbyterian Church North United Presbyterian Church The Legion Auxiliary Otneth

Nixon and Rockefeller Agree On Political Roles

Vice President Nixon and New York Governor elect Nelson Rockefeller outlined a hands off approach to their political careers. They pledged to work to strengthen the Republican Party while focusing on their own jobs. Observers saw a pragmatic path for a possible 1960 ticket as they stressed individual responsibility and mutual support within the party.

Washington UPI Richard M. Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller New York Nixon Rockefeller London Nixon Rockefeller

Parkyakarkus Dies of Heart Attack at Beverly Hills Banquet

Parkyakarkus alias Jarry Einstein, famed Greek dialect comedian, collapsed at a Friars Club banquet in the Beverly Hilton ballroom. Doctors, including Dr Alfred Goldman, performed extended cardiac massage and attempted surgery but he died hours later.

Beverly Hills Beverly Hilton Alfred Goldman City of Hope Hospital Goldman

Henry Drinkall 87 Dies in Mediapolis

Funeral services for Henry Drinkall 87 of Mediapolis were held in Columbus Junction. Born near Kassuth December 19 1870 he spent most of his life in Des Moines County. Surviving are son Herman daughter Beulah Piper both of Columb Junction two other daughters two brothers 15 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Columbus Junction Henry Drinkall Medapolis Drinkall Kossuth de Moines County Wyman Herman M Beulah Piper Columb Junction

Edward C. Carris Dies Here Sunday

Edward C. Carris 85 of 215 South Avenue D died at 9 30 a m Sunday November 23 1958 in the hospital He was a lifelong Washington County resident who operated drug stores in Keota and Washington and later headed Car Mfg Co He married Gertrude Robertson in Dublin October 24 1908 and she died October 31 1954 Survivors include four children Kenneth Mrs Ida Berdo and Liland of Washington Jerry of Moline Illinois a granddaughter and four great grandchildren three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery at 2 p m Tuesday in the Jones Funeral Home with Dr William J Grossheim in charge

Edward C. Carris South Avenue D Carris Dutch Creek Washington County Keota Washington Carris Miz. Co Jones Funeral Home William J. Grossheim Elm Grove Cemetery Seth D Belle Quitin Carris Washington Academy Highland Park College of Pharmacy Dublin Gertrude Robertson Jerry Moline Bradley Manning Dealb, ML J. Carris H. T. Curtis Dale Packwood J. N. Phillips

Adlai Says Russians Do Not Want War Now

CHICAGO AP Stevenson said Russia does not want a war as it would disrupt the country's economic and industrial growth. In a Chicago TV interview he called Russia an equal and urged recognition. He hailed Khrushchev as competent though not highly educated and praised the Russian people as friendly and hospitable.

Chicago UPD Stevenson Soviet Union Russia Adidate Nikita Khrushchev

Union Thanksgiving Service at 6 A.M. at Marion Ave Church

The Washington City Ministers Association invites the community to a 6 o'clock Thursday morning service at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church. Reverend Lloyd Latta D.D. will speak and the choir will present a Thanksgiving message. A free will offering benefits the Iowa Council of Churches for chaplains at University Hospital and Oakland.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Lloyd Latta Washington City Minis Assention United States Iowa University Hospital Oakland

Dr George Maresh Former Riverside Doctor Dies in Denver

Dr George Maresh born Iowa City October 26 1880 trained at Iowa State University of Iowa medicine 1902 practiced Riverside 1902 to 1917 then served in World War I. After the war he lived in Iowa City and remained active in civic groups until retirement in 1957. He died Thursday in Denver. Survived by brother William of Iowa City and a daughter and two sons, all physicians in Denver.

Riverside Denver Colo Maresh Iowa City State University of Iowa Alma May Boynton William

Kidnap Attempt Foiled in Berlin by 17-Year-Old Reporter

CBS cameraman Ernst Lechner, 17, fought off three Red stormtroopers who crossed into western Berlin to seize his camera near Potsdam Square. Despite the scuffle he kept his life, but the attackers escaped with equipment as West Berlin police stood nearby.

Berlin UPL CBS Ernst Lechner West Berlin Lechner Potsdam Square

Eisenhower Names Committee To Study Security Program

President Eisenhower formed a high level panel to evaluate military assistance versus foreign economic aid as a prelude to a new mutual security plan. Led by William H. Draper Jr the committee will report in March and aims for a balanced, nonpartisan assessment of aid needs and spending.

UPS Pressenhower Congress Willam MH. Draper Jr Eisenhower Augusta National Golf Club Zight Draper White House Ashin Draper Robert E. Merriam Merriam Gifred M. Gruenther American National Red Cros Washington Augusta National Dillon S. Anderson John J. McCloy George C. KeGhee Joseph T. McNarney Arthur W. Radford James FE. Webb Marx Leva Merram Defense N H. McElroy Maurice H. Stans James

Evening Journal Carrier Boys Honored At Washington YMCA Dinner

Carrier boys and parents were guests at a Washington YMCA dinner where outstanding carriers were honored for their service. John McDaniel was named the year’s outstanding carrier boy and received the emblematic award marking the 48th year of the top honor. Cash prizes went to Kim Boyer 20 dollars, Jim Mallory 10 dollars, and Jim Moyer 5 dollars, with all carriers receiving silver dollars. Kim Boyer presented a personal gift to M. E. De Lashmutt, Journal managing editor, who received the award.

John McDaniel Evening Journal Carrier YMCA John Hich Carrier Boy Iny Kim Boyer Jim Mallory Washington Ymca Merritt McDaniel Evening Journals Don Boyer O J. F. Mallory Jim Moyer Raymond Moyer Carrier Boys M. E. de. Lashmutt The Journal Kim Dave Elder Mr. DeLashmutt

Year’s Toll Falls. Seven Die on Iowa Highways Weekend

Seven persons were killed on Iowa highways over the weekend, pushing the year’s traffic death toll to 27, 78 short of the 1987 total at this time. Victims include Verdean Sleper, 23, of Rake, who died when his car struck a bridge abutment on Highway 322 near Buffalo Center, with the body found after he went off a creek 12 hours later. Royal Fulton Jr., 25, of Neo, perished when his tractor overturned on a county road. Larry Nichols, 22, of Winterset, died in a two‑car crash on U.S. 69 south of Winterset. passenger injuries occurred to Nichols’ occupants while James Van Rossum, 56, of rural Lorimer, was uninjured. Davitra Straudovskis, 16, of Andrew, was killed when her car left Way 62 near Andrew. her father Pall Straudovskis had arrived in the United States as a displaced person in 1955. Two Illinois men, Arnold Smoot, 12, Roseville, and William Moore, 44, Moline, died in separate crashes near Eldora and Tipton respectively. The first weekend fatality was Delmar Gene Brediow, 20, rural Rockwell, who died at a crossing five miles southwest of Mason City.

Brett Sleper Rake Buffalo Center Wunter Kille Royal Fulton, Jr Neo Necola Larry Nichols Winterset U.S Nichols James van Rossum Lorimer Rossum Davitra Straudovskis Andrew Iowa Pally Straudovskis Bellevue Latvia Belgium United States Illinois Arnold Smoot Roseville William Moore Moline Smoot Eldora Smoot Moore Tipto Delmar Gene Brediow Rockwell Rock Island Railroad Mason City

Communists Take Beating in French Election Crushes Left

Paris reports show the Communist Party suffered its worst defeat in 30 years as right wing forces led by de Gaulle allies surged. UNR won the most votes while the Communists dropped to about 40 to 50 seats with final results pending next week runoff.

Paris UPL Fifth Republic Communist Party Charles de Gaulle National Assembly Fourth Republic Simar Algiers de Gaulle Hhe Pierre Mendes France Republic UNK Charles ‘de Gaulle UNR Soustel

Harvest Moon Dance At Kington Youth Center

County high school students are invited to a Harvest Moon dance at the Kington Youth Center on the east side of the square. The event runs Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight with Dean Garrett and his records providing music. Admission is 35 cents for singles and 60 cents for couples. Youth Center adult council members will serve as chaperones.

Kington Dean Garrett Isles Youth Center Adult Council

Iowa Farmers Vote Tuesday in Special Corn Referendum

Iowa farmers across the state go to the polls Tuesday in a special corn referendum to decide under which system of federal policy they will raise their corn for the next year. Agriculture officials estimated 215,000 to 280,000 eligible voters statewide. Similar elections will continue on page 8.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Agriculture Department

First Woman in Iowa Legislature Dies in Mount Pleasant

Mrs. Carolyn Pendray, 46, the first woman to serve in both Iowa House and Senate, died Sunday after a stroke. Elected to the House in 1928 from Jackson County, she was re elected in 1930 and 1982 and later won a Senate seat. She championed women's rights legislation.

Mount Leasant Iowa UPI Iowa House of Representatives Senate Carolyn Pendray Pendray House Jackson Couny

Weather forecast for region with light snow and cold

United Press International reports a cloudy night with little temperature change and light snow in the northwest. North areas may see a low upper teens, with rain drizzle or snow elsewhere. Tuesday turns milder west and colder midweek with a chance of light snow flurries.

United Press International

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