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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1963
Page
7
The Soviet Union launched a 14 ton Lunik 4 lunar probe in a three day flight toward the moon to gather scientific data. Officials said the automatic station should reach the moon’s vicinity, with speculation that astronauts may later join such missions.
CBS Reports will discuss agricultural chemicals on Wednesday evening. Rachel Carson and other experts lead the program, which airs at 6 50 p m on Channel 2. Viewers in the area are urged to watch.
Mrs Myrtle Moorhead a resident of United Presbyterian Home Washington since 1959 died Monday at 1 15 p m Funeral planned in Davenport with McGinnis in charge Details awaiting word from distant relatives She moved to Washington from Davenport and was a member of First Presbyterian Church Davenport Survivors include three sons and grandchildren and great grandchildren
Gov. Harold I. Hughes said he will contact Federal Bureau of Roads officials to confirm federal policy on a highway access rights bill and its effect on Iowa road funding. He seeks a firm FAA view before deciding to sign veto or let the bill become law, with an estimated $15 million cost over 19 to 20 years.
Washington city council approves a new ordinance granting officials power to compel removal of junk autos and unsightly materials from properties within city limits. Council also discusses street repair and maintenance planned for this summer.
The Southeast region is forecast by United Press International as mostly cloudy and mild tonight with lows in the upper 50s. Occasional showers and thunderstorms expected tonight and Wednesday, followed by a cold turn Wednesday with highs in the low 70s and strong winds.
France will be highlighted in the final Adventure and Travel program of the season sponsored by the Washington Kiwanis Club. Ed Lark, San Francisco native and film lecturer, will present a color travelogue titled Provincial France at 7:50 p.m. in the Washington High School auditorium. He will show aspects of the French Alps, Bordeaux vineyards, and regional festivals, with season ticket holders admitted Thursday night.
Retired officers declared a revolt to block a feared Communist take over while the government dismissed it as psychological action. One casualty was Gen. Osiris Villegas wounded. rebels threatened to bomb Campo del Mayo. The unrest followed Guatemala's coup and aimed to influence June elections for Peronist participation.
Mrs. Charles P. Gilbert, 74, of 715 East Washington Street died Monday afternoon April 1, 1963, at Washington County Hospital after illness since March 20. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home with Dr. Vernon Elgin. burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband Charles P. Gilbert two brothers Glen Davenport and Hubert Beatrice Nebr four sisters Luella Swift Pauline Crone Hazel Hoover and Helen Holland.
Washington YWCA reminds members and friends to reserve for the annual dinner and business meeting this Friday with reservations needed by noon today. The event features Fortnightly Music Department chorus, dinner music by Mrs Kay Stewart, a VW activities panel, and a talk by Mrs Robert Carter. Election of board members will highlight the meeting.
Washington High School class of 1959 members began a memorial fund for Warren FE Corey who was killed in an auto accident at Ottumwa on March 30. Don Jarard oversees donations at Brown's Shoe Fit on the east side square with a box for contributions through Easter.
Washington’s Community Chest reaches its 1963 goal of 27550 dollars after a weekslong clean up drive. The Monday Rotary Club contribution, plus gifts from individuals and other pledged groups, secured full funding for the year.
Edmund Corridan 80 died Monday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City where he had been a patient 37 weeks. Funeral services set for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Church Little Creek with Rev Martin Manning. Rosary Wednesday 8 p.m. Powell Funeral Home Wellman. Burial in parish cemetery. Survived by one sister Hannah. Born October 3, 1882 near Little Creek. He lived all his life in the Little Creek community.
Marie Swartzendruber Decker, 37, former Wayland resident, died Monday in De Ridder Louisiana while visiting a friend. She is survived by her husband and three children Stephen 14, Jimmie 13, Joanne 10, her parents Earl and Mrs Swartzendruber, one sister, and two brothers. Funeral services pending, likely in De Ridder.
Four inmates attacked guards at Fort Madison cellblock 17 delaying an escape. Harold Buck was shot in the leg as he tried to squeeze through a window while Rasmussen, Rasmussen and Lehner helped take over the cellhouse and forced guard reports. Buck and three others remained in custody with one prisoner in the hospital for a leg wound.
President Kennedy cut his 4.9 billion dollar foreign aid request to 4.5 billion, with actual outlay projected at 4.85 billion after carryovers. He pledged tighter standards, more self help, and selective loans while urging greater European and international lending participation.
Harry Ward reports a deer in an open lot at the south edge of Washington this morning. The animal then moved north and disappeared across the county hospital grounds drawing local notice and curiosity.
Florida fighter Fidel Castro opponents claim an American, Jerry Buchanan of Miami, tipped off Bahama authorities about 17 raiders including 16 Cubans seized on Norman Key. Buchanan says another group escaped and vows to keep fighting, while U.S. officials deny involvement.
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