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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1963

Page

9

Evening Journal installs Photo Lathe for automated plates

The Evening Journal adds a Photo Lathe Automated Engraver to its plant. The device scans photographs and cuts them into metal plates for reproduction, also producing black and white plates from drawings, maps, and ads. It operates unattended and enhances image variety in today's paper.

Bob Elliott Evening Journal Journal William J. Barron Graphic Electronics, Inc la Salle Ill

McSpadden Certified At Y Council Meeting

Tom McSpadden Washington YMCA boys work secretary certified as YMCA Association of Secretaries secretary. Ceremony in Minneapolis over the weekend with wife, parents, Bob Reed and Bob Gillesby attending. Certification fulfills educational and service training requirements. He is among the first from the local staff to reach the goal during the YMCA North Central Council annual meeting.

Tom McSpadden Washington Ymca Ymca Association of Secretaries Minneapolis Minn McSpadden Paul McSpadden Bob Reed Bob Gillesby McMcSpadden

Vaughn Rinner’s Art In Traveling Exhibit Sponsored by SUI

Washington High School and junior high students showcased art at the 33rd Iowa High School Art Show in Iowa City. Vaughn Rinner’s drawing was selected for the traveling exhibit, with works photographed on color slides available on loan from the University.

Vaughn Rinner SUI Washington Iowa City Iowa Vaughn Washington Library Carlton Bump Alice Owen Dave Myers Karen Soucek Connie Messer Kathy Bakehouse Meredith Smith Rita Sojka Jamie Bump

District Mennonite Parley at Wayland

The central district Mennonite Conference will meet in Wayland from Thursday through Sunday at the Wayland Mennonite Church hosted by Rev. Omer Nestley. More than 250 representatives from seven states will attend with sessions, worship, and social events led by Dr. William Klassen and ending with an address by Rev. Verney Unruh in Japan. Organists include Linda Hertig and John Graber among local picks. The theme is The Household of Faith. Local DAR members will attend Mrs. Josephine Cherry’s funeral on Wednesday at 1 10 p.m.

Mennonite Church Wayland Wayland Mennonite Church Omer Nestley Verney Unruh Central District Iowa Japan Linda Hertig Erwen Graber Leonard Schantz John Graber Elkhart Ind

Iowa Governor wary of new highway access bill

Gov. Harold E. Hughes voiced serious doubts about a Senate approved access control bill, saying he has not yet read the measure. The bill would void four years of highway commission rulings on access rights and push acquisition by purchase or condemnation, with owners gaining limited new access rights under a Senate amendment.

Des Moines API Iowa Harold E. Hughes General Assembly Senate Hughes House Highway Commission Harry Bradley Jr Democrat Fiveman Commission Commission L.M. Clauson Elmer Lange Sac City

Mrs Hattie Shrader Dies This Morning

Mrs Hattie Shrader 78 died at home April 23 1963 after three years of declining health Funeral Wednesday 1 30 pm at Jones Funeral Home Rev Carlyle Smith officiating Burial in Pleasant Hall Cemetery She was born May 27 1884 in Washington County daughter of George and Mary Hillhouse married Jan 29 1902 to Jacob G Shrader who died March 2 1951 Survivors include daughter Cecile Mast of Washington granddaughter two great grandsons and sisters Elsie Garrett of Washington and Glennie Hillhouse of Des Moines

Hattie Shrader North Second Avenue Jones Carlyle Smith Pleasant Hall Cemetery Hattie Hillhouse Washington County George and Mary Garren Hillhouse Jacob G. Shrader

Camp Talk and Dance at Y This Week

Two YMCA events in Washington target younger readers this week. A Wednesday 7 PM meeting for youngsters and parents features YMCA Camp Arrowhead director with films on the annual summer camp. A Saturday 7:30 to 9:30 PM junior high dance in the Community Room, hosted by Dean Garrett, charges 10 cents for members and 45 cents for non members.

Washington Ymca YMCA Arrowhead Dean Garrett

Dance Club At YMCA Here Friday Evening

The first organizational party for the local YMCA dance club will be held Friday night from 8:30 to 12. Mr and Mrs Bob Stephens of West Chester will host. The event welcomes members and newcomers by calling the YMCA to join. The club offers couples a chance to practice dancing after lessons or for those interested in dancing.

YMCA Bob Stephens West Chester Ymca Dist

Tornadoes Hurt Dozens Across Illinois Indiana Ohio and Dallas

A UPI report describes a 150 mile tornado swath from Illinois to Indianapolis with 44 injured and no deaths. Damage included downtown Dallas hail and grain losses near Frisco. Other states faced storms with power outages and fires as Dayton Cleveland and Celina recorded impacts.

Illinois Indiana Indianapolis Illiopolis Decatur Ill Frisco Dallas Dayton Ohio Cleveland Columbus West Celina Missouri Lutesville College Town Kankakee

Castro frees Americans from Cuban prisons in swap deal

Fidel Castro releases 21 American prisoners in exchange for four Cubans held in U S jails. The transfer includes three Cubans charged with sabotage and a Castro foe released by New York officials. One American remains in Cuba Rafael Del Pino.

Homestead Afb Fla UPI Fidel Castro U.S New York James B. Donovan Cuba Justice Department Washington Nelson Rockefeller Francisco Molina del Rio New York City Robert Santiesteban Casanova United Nations Castro Rafael del Pino del Pino

Weather Iowa Frost Warning And Cold Night Ahead

Frost or freeze warning issued for Iowa as slow clearing leads to freezing temperatures tonight. North state lows near 25 to 30 degrees, south 28 to 34. Wednesday looks fair with temperatures rising into the 50s and outlooks show partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions on Thursday.

Iowa

Rabid Raccoons Warn West Chester Residents

West Chester and surrounding areas were urged to watch for sick raccoons after two on school grounds and one on a resident’s porch were shot. Officials cannot confirm rabies due to testing costs, but spring reports of rabid wild animals prompt caution and dogs should be kept tied or confined.

West Chester Arthur Peters

Dies At Muscatine Hospital H G Crow 77

H G Crow aged 77 died Monday noon at Muscatine General Hospital. He farmed northwest of Columbus Junction for years and is survived by his widow three daughters two sons ten grandchildren two brothers and three sisters. He was born November 5 1885 in Wapello and married Iva Myers September 28 1910. Funeral arrangements are in the Dudgeon McCulley Funeral Home at Wapello.

Columbus Junction H.G Crow Muscatine General Hospital Dudgeon-McCulley Wapello Crow Joseph Harvey Crow Iva Myers Ivan L.H Fort Worth Tex W.C. Darby Ainsworth Raymond Coleman Washington Bill Brewer Albany Calif Sam Lee West Liberty Winnie James B.T. Alexander Hamilton, O Arch Vandiver Lamar, Mo

Iowa Senate Upgrades Welfare Budget Amid Cuts and Controversy

The Iowa Senate approved a 17.5 million dollar annual welfare budget and a 1.5 million dollar biennial conservation budget, slashing aid to dependent children while boosting a pork barrel line. Senators also OK’d 2 million for the Budget and Financial Committee and debated tax measures, liquor, and school aid as session end nears.

Des Moines UPS Iowa Senate Department of Social Welfare State Conservation Commission Harold E. Hughes Andrew Frommell D-Dubuque House Senate Ways and Means

Foreign Students To Visit on Small Farm Weekend

Elisabeth Uggla of Sweden and Lucia Urquidi of Bolivia, Grinnell College students, will stay with Clifford Small’s Kalona home April 26 to 28. They join 110 Iowa college students from 35 countries in an international weekend on Iowa Farms sponsored by Iowa Farm Bureau women. Hosts will pick up students Friday afternoon. Saturday includes farm life experiences and local tours. they return to campus after Sunday dinner on the farm.

Elisabeth Uggla Sweden Lucia Urquidi Bolivia Grinnell College Clifford Small Kalona Iowa College Iowa Iowa Farm Bureau

Iowa high school art exhibit traveling piece chosen

Three Washington High School students view one of 60 works displayed by Iowa high school and junior high students last weekend at the State University of Iowa. From left to right are Sherrie Blodgett, Carol Wilson and Lannie Leon. Vaughn Rinner of Washington had an entry selected for a traveling exhibit representing the best in Iowa high school art.

Washington High School Iowa State University of Iowa Sherrie Blodgett Carol Wilson Lannie Leon

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Y Council DAR The Daughters of the American Revolution Josephine Cherry United Press International Donovan Florida American Surveyor Havana H. G. Crow Muscatine Hospital William McDole Sarah Ruth Ann Bob Eliott SUI Department of Art School of Fine Arts College of Education and Exten Sion Division Yawle
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