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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1963
Page
1
The Evening Journal installs a Photo Lathe Automated Engraver that scans photos and cuts metal plates to reproduce pictures. It also makes black and white plates from drawings maps and ads on plastic. The device operates automatically and was designed by William J. Barron of Graphic Electronics Inc.
Tom McSpadden Washington YMCA boys work secretary was certified as a secretary in the YMCA Association of Secretaries in Minneapolis over the weekend. Attending were his wife parents Bob Reed YMCA North Central Council sponsor Bob Gillesby and others. He has fulfilled the educational and service training requirements for his career with the Y.
Vaughn Rinner's drawing selected for the traveling exhibit after Iowa City event. Works from Washington High and junior high schools highlighted as top Iowa entries. Exhibits photograph be loaned via University slides while county show runs this week in the Washington library.
The central district conference of the Mennonite Church gathers in Wayland from Thursday to Sunday with more than 250 representatives from seven states. Rev Omer Nestley hosts at Wayland Mennonite Church as the theme The Household of Faith guides worship and business sessions led by Dr William Klassen. Local organists include Linda Hertig and John Graber. Daughters of the American Revolution members attend Mrs Josephine Cherry funeral services Wednesday at 1 10 p m.
DES MOINES API Governor Harold Hughes questions a new highway access control measure approved by the Senate 30 to 19 and awaiting House action. He plans consultations with the Highway Commission and appointees who will shape policy. The bill would void past rulings and force acquisition of access rights by purchase or condemnation, after previously vetoing an earlier version.
Mrs. Hattie Shrader 78 died this morning April 23 1963 at her home 115 North Second Avenue after three years of illness. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p m Jones Funeral Home with Rev Carlyle Smith officiating burial at Pleasant Hall Cemetery. She was born May 27 1884 in Washington County daughter of George and Mary Hillhouse and married Jacob G Shrader January 29 1902. Surviving are a daughter Cecile Mast of Washington granddaughter two great grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Elsie Garrett of Washington and Glennie Hillhouse of Des Moines.
Two YMCA events in Washington are planned this week for youths. A Wednesday 7 PM meeting invites youngsters and parents with YMCA Camp Arrowhead director present to discuss the summer camp. A Saturday 7 30 to 9 30 PM junior high dance features host Dean Garrett and a 10 cent member or 45 cent non member admission.
The local YMCA hosts its first dance club party Friday night from 8 30 to 12. Host couple Mr and Mrs Bob Stephens of West Chester welcome club members and prospective members to join by calling the YMCA district. The club offers a practice venue for couples who have taken lessons or enjoy dancing.
United Press International reports a fierce tornado outbreak carved a 150 mile path from north of Decatur Illinois to Indianapolis Indiana injuring at least 44 with no deaths. The storm toppled grain tanks near Frisco Texas and damaged Dallas and Dayton areas with heavy rain hail and power failures.
Cuban Premier Fidel Castro released 21 American prisoners in exchange for four Cubans held in U.S. jails and allowed 800 to 1,000 Cubans to leave Cuba. New York attorney James B. Donovan arranged the swap in which three Cubans were charged with conspiracy to sabotage defense facilities. Rafael Del Pino, a Cuban-born Miamian, remained in Cuba.
Frost or freeze warning continues across Iowa with slow clearing tonight. Lows 25 to 30 north to 28 to 34 south. Wednesday brings fair skies with rising temperatures, highs in the 50s. Thursday outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures.
West Chester and nearby rural areas were warned to watch for sick raccoons after two were shot on school grounds and another on a resident's porch. Officials could not confirm rabies due to testing costs, but several rabid animal reports this spring prompt caution and dog restraint reminders from Mayor Arthur Peters.
H G Crow 77 dies Monday noon at Muscatine General Hospital after a life farming northwest of Columbus Junction. Born November 5 1885 in Wapello he married Iva Myers September 28 1910. Survived by widow two sons Ivan Columbus Junction L H Fort Worth Texas three daughters Mrs Darby Ainsworth Mrs Coleman Washington Mrs Brewer Albany California ten grandchildren two brothers Sam Wapello Lee West Liberty three sisters Mrs James Wapello Mrs Alexander Hamilton Ohio Mrs Vandiver Lamar Missouri.
The Iowa Senate approved a 17.5 million dollar annual welfare budget and a 1.5 million dollar biennium conservation budget while slashing aid to dependent children. Critics noted the contrast between pet-project funding and cuts to kids. The chamber also backed a 2 million allocation for the Budget and Financial Committee for two years as the session extends beyond day 100.
Elisabeth Uggla of Sweden and Lucia Urquidi of Bolivia, Grinnell College students, will visit Clifford Small's Kalona home April 26-28 as part of an international weekend on Iowa Farms. About 110 students from 35 countries visit 86 Iowa farm families in 53 counties. Hosts will pick up students at colleges Friday, students tour farms Saturday, return after Sunday dinner.
Three Washington High School students examine a display of 60 works by Iowa high school and junior high students at the State University of Iowa. From left to right are Sherrie Blodgett, Carol Wilson and Lannie Leon. Vaughn Rinner’s entry was selected for a traveling exhibit representing the best in Iowa high school art.
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