British Ship Is Fired on by Reds off Hong Kong
A Chinese Communist warship fired on a British navy motor launch in the Pearl River estuary near Hong Kong, causing serious casualties including six killed and one wounded, with the Concord destroyer rushing to the scene and returning to Hong Kong for evacuation. A separate report described a Nationalist warship firing on a British destroyer off the China coast, and officials imposed a news blackout.
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Reds
Hong Kong
Pearl River Estuary
Concord
Hong Kong Navy Yard
United Press
Taipei
St. Bride
China
Veart River
Royal Naval
Harry Himmelreich Dies in Olds Alberta Canada
Funeral services were held September 5 in Olds Alberta for Harry Himmelreich age 58 who died September 2 of a heart attack. He was born in Louisa county and lived in Canada over 45 years. survivors include his wife and daughter Dolores, two brothers O N Himmelreich of Washington and Willie of California. He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings.
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Harrys Himmelreich
Oom Himmelreich
Washington
Olds
Alberta
Canada
Mr. Himmelreich
Louisa County
Dolores
O. N. Himmelreich
Willie
California
W. A. Art Anderson Dies in Columbus at 59
W. A. Art Anderson 59 former president of the National Bank of Washington died Tuesday in Columbus Ohio. Funeral services will be held 2 p m Saturday at Jones funeral home with Dr C K Reed in charge. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. He served as Washington bank president 1925 to 1935 and later led City National Bank of Clinton. Survivors include his wife Marie three children Walter George Robert Henry and Mrs Andrew Thomas stepmother Mrs George Anderson and four brothers all of Nebraska. Preceded in death by first wife Effa May Anderson and a son Chester.
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Art) Anderson
The
National Bank of Washington
Columbus
Ohio
Jones Funeral Home
C. KR. Reed
Elm Grove Cemetery
Anderson
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Washington Bank
City National Bank of
Clinton
Marie
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples
A marriage license is issued to Paul William Grossheim and Jo Ann Wilson, both of Washington, and to Ronald V. Harland and Patricia L. Kern, both of Kalona.
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Paul William Grossheim
Jo Ann Wilson
Washington
Ronald V. Harland
Patricia L. Kern
Kalona
Waterloo Murder Case Set for Trial Sept. 21
The first degree murder trial of Dr. Frank A. Haffa 71 charged with killing 56 year old painter Arvey Leeper will open in Waterloo on September 21 District Judge Shannon B Charlton set the date Haffa said he fired four times to frighten Leeper away after he allegedly forced his way into the Haffa home He is free on a 75000 bond.
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Waterloo
Frank A. Haffa
Shannon B. Charlton
Haffa
Arvey Leeper
Dulles Praises ANZUS Pact as Peace Shield
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles lauded the Australian New Zealand United States defense pact as a clear warning to aggressors. He spoke to ANZUS Council delegates in Washington stressing the pact’s aim to preserve Pacific peace. The conference, first for Eisenhower officials, included Casey and Webb and featured a secret session after public remarks.
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Denver
John Foster Dulles
Eisenhower
Dulles
Trieste
India
Washington
Pacific
Stolen Bonds Found In Rural Mail Box Near Ogden Iowa
About 4800 dollars in postal savings and U S savings bonds were found in a farm mail box west of Ogden. The items were identified as loot from a Fort Dodge robbery where three masked men tied up two farmers Jondle and Mrzena. Investigators suspect the same thieves may have also robbed Ottumwa Transit Co. earlier.
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Ogden
Iowa
U. S
Here
Fort Dodge
Eugene Winklepleck
Hi Y Initiation Set For Thursday Night
Washington Hi Y club will initiate new members Thursday at 7 30 p m in the United Presbyterian church. All past and current members are urged to attend with parents. The meeting is open to the public.
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Washington Hi-Y Club
United Presbyterian Church
Stag Dinner Planned at Washington Country Club
A stag dinner is scheduled at the Washington Country Club on Monday evening September 14 at 7 o clock. Reservations must be made at the club house by Sunday evening.
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Washington Country Club
Leon Shelman Elected FFA President Here
Leon Shelman was named president of the Washington Future Farmers of America chapter at a high school meeting Tuesday night. Don Libe resigned as president. Don Palmer was elected to succeed William Kleese as reporter. George Wilkinson urged “Community Service” as the group met with 20 members and 11 guests, followed by refreshments and volleyball.
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Leon Shelman
Washington Future Farmers of America
Leon
Don Libe
Don Palmer
William Kleese
George Wilkinson
Chamber of Commerce
President to Attend Vinson Funeral in Washington
The White House said President Eisenhower will fly to Washington tonight to attend Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson’s funeral on Thursday. He will return to Denver after 5 p.m. and spend a morning of staff conferences before the 2 p.m. service. Accompanying him are a few staffers and John Archibald.
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Denver
White House
Eisenhower
Washington
Fred M. Vinson
Richard M. Nixon
John Archibald
Washington Y's Men hear Ramseyer on Iran trip
Harry Ramseyer of Washington spoke at the Washington Y's Men club meeting at the YMCA detailing his brief visit to Iran and conditions there. Al Maynard of Des Moines attended and urged support for the regional convention set for October 18. Robert Everetts chairs the convention planning committee and a bridge marathon begins October 5 with entries open to the public through September 25.
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Eaker
Harry Ramseyer
Washington
Washington Y's
YMCA
Iran
al Maynard
Des Moines
Iowa
Maynard
Robert Everetts
E. D. Morrison Jr
Roy Fields
Bob Reed
Pope predicts fall of communist system in speech at Castel Gandolfo
Pope Pius XII warned of an anti Christian world and urged men of good will to join the struggle. He spoke Tuesday at Castel Gandolfo to 200 priests teaching Catholic Action, noting possible infiltration of Catholic youths and the need to expel the enemy. The 77 year old pontiff, sidelined by rheumatic illness, kept a busy schedule.
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Castel Gandolfo
Italy
Pius XII
Catholic Action Organization
Vatican
Washington County Farm Bureau Plans Resolution Meetings
One hundred fifteen members met at Townsley Park fairgrounds to plan county resolution drafting meetings. Willard Palmer led the session with a picnic supper and discussion. Richard Stephens and Harvey Holden urged attendance at upcoming rural urban meeting September 30 at the high school.
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Washington County Farm Bureau
Townsley Park Fairgrounds
Willard Palmer
County Resolutions Committee
Richard Stephens
Ainsworth
State Farm Bureau
State Resolutions Committee
Farm Bureau
Harvey Holden
Mr and Mrs Jones Buy Tastee Freez Business
Mr and Mrs T A Jones of Washington announce the purchase of the Tastee Freez business on West Madison from Mr and Mrs Clyde Sanders. They take over management Tuesday and will run the stand 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Sanders began the venture about a year ago and plan a vacation before deciding future plans.
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T. A. Jones
Washington
West
Madison Street
Clyde Sanders
Jones
Sanders
Washington Municipal Band Outing This Evening
Members will depart from city hall at 6 p m for an outing at Milo Steele's cabin. Those unable to be at city hall by 6 p m should go to the cabin as soon as possible tonight.
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Washington Municipal Band
City Hall
Milo Steele
Funeral services for Anton Kauffman held at St James
Funeral services for Anton Kauffman were held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. James Catholic church with Rev. R. J. Kinnavey in charge. Pallbearers were Lester Stalder, Alfred, Joe, Raymond, Elmer and John Stauffer. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery. Jones funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
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Anton Kauffman
St. James Catholic Church
R. J. Kinnavey
Lester Stalder
Alfred
Joe
Raymond
Elmer
John Stauffer
Elm Grove Cemetery
Jones Funeral Home
Dairymen Show Prize Stock at State and National Levels
More dairymen have been taking their prize cattle to state regional and national dairy shows in recent years, highlighting growing participation and competition in the livestock exhibition circuit.
Washington High Football Season Tickets On Sale
Washington high school will offer season tickets for five home games at $5.25, with single-game gate price 75 cents. Tickets available at Brody's store and Klein Klothing Co starting Thursday, per Principal Robert Everetts. Home games include Oskaloosa Ottumwa Muscatine Geneseo Homecoming and Fort Madison.
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Washington
Brody's
Klein Klothing Co
Robert Everetts
Washington's Demons
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Geneseo
Fort Madison
New Hurricane On Way Toward Florida
A hurricane with 95 mph winds formed southeast of the Bahamas and moved toward Florida at 15 mph. Forecaster Grady Norton called it a greater threat than earlier storms as Dolly looms near Turks Island with a calm center observed by a Navy hurricane hunter.
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Miami
Bahamas
Florida Peninsula
Grady Norton
Navy
Dolly
Turks Island
Weather Bureau
Lackey's Coffee Shop Marks First Anniversar y
Leonard Lackey opened the Coffee Shop on North Iowa Avenue a year ago. The shop’s first year owes much to his restaurant background and skilled management. Interior renovations include stainless steel grill backing, wall coverings, new paint and wallpaper.
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Leonard Lackey
Iowa Avenue
Lackey
Plan Buddy Poppy Sale In Washington Sept 26
The annual VFW Buddy Poppy sale will be held in Washington on Saturday September 26 with headquarters at the Iowa Southern Utilities store. Proceeds support local welfare and relief work and the National VFW home for veterans orphans and widows in Eaton Rapids Michigan. VEW poppy began in 1922 as a symbol of veterans loyalty.
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VFW
Washington
Iowa Southern Utilities
Post and Auxiliary
VFW Home For
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Veterans’ Organization
Stevenson Charges Allies Alarmed By U S Policies
Adlai E Stevenson accused the Eisenhower administration of alarming U S allies and obliterating bipartisan foreign policy. He said Republicans confuse allies by pledging to exterminate Communism while cutting the defense budget and urged a clear definition of aims toward peaceable coexistence. He spoke in a Newsweek interview after returning from a world tour.
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Washington
Adlai E. Stevenson
U.S
Stevenson
U. S
Illinois
Newsweek
George A. Wilson Dies at 69 After Cancer Battle
Former Iowa Governor and U. S. senator George A. Wilson, 69, died Tuesday night at Mercy Hospital Des Moines from throat cancer. Services set for Friday at Hamilton Funeral Home with burial in Masonic Cemetery. Wilson served in the Iowa Senate 1926-1936, governor 1939-1942, and U S Senate 1945-1948. Born April 1, 1884 near Menlo, he rose from page boy to national figure.
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Des Moines
George A. Wilson
Hamilton
Masonic Cemetery
Iowa
U. S
Mercy Hospital
Wilson
State Senate
U. S. Senate
Senate
Guy M. Gillette
Menlo
Adair County
Menlo High School
Grinnell College
University of Iowa
Iowa Senate
Hoegh Warns Polk County on Liquor Violations
Iowa Attorney General Leo Hoegh urged a coordinated crackdown on illegal liquor sales in Polk County after reports that taverns and clubs were resuming operations. He called for interagency information sharing as Sheriff Reilly and County Attorney Herring noted continued enforcement efforts.
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Hoegh
Polk County
Des Moines
Leo Hoegh
Clyde Herring
Tom Reilly
Welfare Meeting At Fort Madison Draws Local Attendees
A number of Washington residents attended the South east Chapter Iowa Welfare Association meeting today in Fort Madison. The program included a tour of the state penitentiary with local welfare office staff W. J. Powell Mary Martin Ethel Oswald Jean Waugh and Millard DeLashmutt. Also present were Ann Trojovsky Katherine Flynn welfare board secretary Winnie Belter Red Cross representative and Ellis Rickey American Red Cross field agent from Wellman.
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Washington
Southeast Chapter
Iowa Welfare Associaton
Ft. Madison
State Penitentiary
W. J. Powell
Mary Martin
Ethel Oswald
Jean Waugh
Millard DeLashmutt
Ann Trojovsky
the Pines Rest Home
Katherine Flynn
Winnie Belter
The
Red Cross
Ellis Rickey
American Red Cross
Wellman
Divorce Petition Filed by Estella B Kaster
Estella B Kaster files for divorce from Sperry W Kaster in district court. They wed January 3 1923. She seeks divorce and requests the defendant pay court costs.
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R. R. Noonan
Estella B. Kaster
Sperry W. Kaster
Navy accused of misleading House on rocket launcher leak
Congress charged the Navy with deliberately misleading investigators over leaks about rocket launcher purchases. Rep. Porter Hardy said a Washington socialite, Warren L. Stephenson, sought a 4 percent cut from the deals. An official probe traced a tip to a Navy coffee bar, with Stanley L. Bishop passing details to Stephenson.
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Washington
Navy
House
Porter Hardy
D-Va
Warren L. Stephenson
Subcommittee
Maréy
Stanley L. Bishop
Bishop
Stephenson
VFW Plans Ground Observer Post at Local Station
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will establish a ground observer post at Green's Standard Service on the west edge of Washington at the junction of highways 92 and 1. Everett Burham will oversee setup. volunteers will operate. A fish fry in October for 1966 dues paying members was approved, along with dances this season. Buddy Poppy sale is set for September 26.
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Washington
VFW Post
Green
Everette Burham
VFW
Two County Men Leave For Armed Services
Two Washington county men, Valdis Lapsins of Washington and James Ellery Foster of Wellman, left this morning to report to the Kant Theater in Des Moines for induction into the armed services.
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Washington County
Kant Theater
Des Moines
Armed Services
Valdis Lapsins
Washington
James Ellery Foster
Wellman
Des Moines Weather: Mild, Showers Through Tonight and Thursday
Partly cloudy conditions with little temperature change. Scattered showers likely east and south tonight and again Thursday. Low around 56 to 64, high near 78 to 85. Friday remains partly cloudy and mild with additional scattered showers.
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Des Moines
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