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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1963

Page

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Iowa House Passes Watered-Down Fair Employment Bill

The Iowa House approved a diluted fair employment practices bill 96 to 9, allowing charges against employers or unions for race color or creed bias. It also passed a bill restricting governor interim appointments 67 to 26, sending both to the Senate.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Senate David Stanley R-Muscatine House Harold E. Hughes Hughes Iowa Braille and Vinton Commission Lee Iverson Vinton School Kenneth Jernigan

Mental Institute To Hold Open House

Open House at the Mental Health Institute Mt Pleasant on Sunday April 28 from 1 30 to 5 p m daylight time invites all Washington area residents. A program will show current efforts and needs in mental illness prevention and treatment. A National Association for Mental Health Psychiatric Aide of the Year Award will be presented to a staff member. Burrell Smith Juvenile Court Probation Officer will exhibit to explain juvenile court efforts to foster sound citizenship in local children.

Washington Area Mental Health Institute Mt. Pleasant National Association For Mental Health Burrell Smith Juvenile Court Washington Mahaska Keokuk

New York Times Reports Strike Cost in First Quarter

The New York Times Co. posted a first quarter loss of 4.136 million dollars due to the 114 day New York newspaper strike, according to chairman Arthur H. Sulzberger.

NEW York UPI The New York Times Co Arthur H. Sulzberger

Henry J Ibendahl Dies in Washington Illinois

Henry J Ibendahl 77 died Tuesday April 23 1963 at Washington County Hospital after a week long illness He lived in Washington 40 years and worked 27 years at Wolf Greenhouse also employed by the railroad and at the soybean plant The funeral is set for 10 am Friday at Jones Funeral Home Rev Dennis Stutrud to lead He was born October 3 1885 in Oakdale Illinois to Henry and Dora Ibendahl He married Elva Beatrice Hole April 8 1935 in Moline Survivors include a son Earnest Carl Ibendahl of Washington and a brother William of Oakdale III Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death

Henry J. Ibendahl Washington County Hospital Mr. Ibendahl Washington Wolf Greenhouse Jones Funeral Dennis Stutrud Oakdale Ill Henry Dora Butterbaugh Ibendahl Illinois Moline Elva Beatrice Hole Earnest Carl Ibendah William of

Y's Men Hear S.S. Hope Work Skit Report

Washington Y's Men watched skits from You Cant Take It With You and heard Mrs. Jean Radtke recount her 10 months aboard S S Hope in Peru. She described medical aid by U S doctors and staff, the worldwide program, and noted 40 000 locals cheered the ship's crew at the dock.

Washington Y Jean Radtke S.S. Hope Peru Radtke Jean Apple

Geb Chevrolet Marks End of First Year

Paul Gebhardt, proprietor, announces completion of Geb Chevrolet’s first year in business. The Gebhardt family moved from Burlington a year ago and the firm, formerly Tucker Chevrolet, is now under his operation. Gebhardt previously served eight years as district manager with the Chevrolet Motor Division.

Paul Gebhardt Geb Chevrolet Gebhardt Burlington Paul Tucker Chevrolet Chevrolet Motor Division The Evening Journal

Honor Athletes At Assembly At Washington High

Washington High School held an awards assembly Tuesday afternoon honoring basketball and wrestling athletes. Joe McCarthy named wrestling captain. Steve Talbot and Brian Owen co captains of basketball. numerous freshmen sophomores and varsity players received numerals letters and chevrons. The Cub Scouts pack meeting and a three act comedy production at the high school were announced with ticket details and cast lists.

Washington Joe McCarthy Steve Talbot Brian Owen Joe Jones Jerry Stalder Mike Steele Bob McClure John Mulcahy Don Kos Doug Shalla Rich Vosika

Color Film Plan For Memorial Day Observances

American Legion posts in Washington County draft plans to produce a 16 mm color film record of Memorial Day observances. Communities provide the film stock and, where possible, sound recorded with the footage. The project seeks participation from all veterans and patriotic organizations, with an estimated 100 to 400 feet of film needed. After Memorial Day the films will be collected and edited into a countywide memorial service record.

Washington County American Legion

Rev Burrichter Installed as Pastor at St Paul Church

The Rev. Emil Burrichter was installed as pastor of St. Paul United Church of Christ in a special service Sunday evening. An installing committee included Rev. Edwin D. Otto of London Rev. Harold Koenig of Wheatland and Albert Burrichter a layman and brother of the pastor. Rev. Robert and Lavon Bayler the pastor's son in law and daughter also participated. A social hour followed as the Bur richters moved to Washington in February to assume the pastorate at the local church.

Emil Burrichter St. Paul United Church of Christ Edwin D. Otto London Harold Koenig Wheatland Albert Burrichter Robert and Lavon Bayler Somerset Ohio

Western plan offers 30 nuclear on site inspections in seven years

U.S. and British ambassadors Fay Kohler and Sir Humphrey Traveli an proposed a Western compromise of 30 on site inspections over seven years to match a test ban deal with the Soviet Union. Khrushchev met in the Kremlin for 90 minutes in a secrecy shrouded session amid dispute over annual inspection limits.

Moscow UPI U.S Nikita S. Khrushchev Reliance United States Britain West Fay Kohler Humphrey Traveleyan Khrushchev Kremlin

Hariman may seek Khrushchev help on Laos peace

Averell Harriman potentially flies to Moscow within 48 hours to urge Premier Nikita Khrushchev to exercise influence for peace in Laos. Washington and British officials weigh the move as Souvanna fights to prevent more clashes while Pathet Lao and Kong Le forces remain at odds.

London UPI U.S Averell Harriman Moscow Nikita S. Khrushchev Laos Harriman Washington Russia Souvanna Plain of Jars Pathet Lao Kong le Britain

Y's Men Exchange Start For You Cant Take It With You

Tickets for the Y's Men's play You Cant Take It With You may be exchanged for reserved seats on or after Saturday April 27 at Osincup Drug. The high school ticket board will not be available as early as planned. General admission tickets are sold through Y's Men members and at Osincup Drug.

Washington High School Moliere Argan Angelique Thomas Cleante Beralde Beline Toinelle Argal Jim Wilson Monsieur Fleurant Steve Putman Monsieur de Bonnefoi George Johnson Monsieur Piergon Nancy Turner Louison Y's Osincup Drug Y’s Men’s

Sidney A Coon Receives National Defense Graduate Fellowship

Sidney A. Coon of Ainsworth, to graduate from the State University of Iowa in Iowa City on June 7, has accepted a three year National Defense Graduate Fellowship for physics study at the University of California in San Diego. The award provides 2000 dollars for the first year and 200 more for each of the next two years. He will enroll in September and was briefly offered a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, which he declined.

Sidney A. Coon Ainsworth State University of Iowa Iowa City National Defense University of California San Diego Sidney Sidney Coon California University NDGE Woodrow Wilson Janet

Twelve Try Out For Cheerleading Posts

Twelve girls entered tryouts for the Washington High School Varsity cheerleading squad for next term. Competitors named include Chris Campbell Dixie Potter Daylene McAvoy Sylvia Teets Robin Bueghly Jean Johnson Judi Thompson Nancy Watters Mollie Kneen Monica McCarthy Pat Lewis and Jan Heaton. Six elected were Chris Campbell Daylene McAvoy Robin Bueghly Pat Lewis Jan Heaton and Judi Thompson. Delores Mitchell is the faculty advisor.

Washington High School Chris Campbell Dixie Potter Daylene McAvoy Sylvia Teets Robin Bueghly Jean Johnson Judi Thompson Nancy Watters Mollie Kneen Monica McCarthy Pat Lewis Jan Heaton Doy McAvoy Delores Mitchell

Local District Urged to Continue Merger Study

Washington Community School District board is urged to keep studying a possible merger with seven Brighton area districts. A 40-person turnout at the junior high meeting unanimously backed continuing the study after discussion of merger possibilities. High school students formerly from Brighton now attend locally as tuition pupils.

Washington Community School District Board of Education Brighton Brighton High School

Weather Summary for Iowa From United Press International

Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a few showers east and central. Warmer tonight and Thursday, with highs in the mid fifties to around sixty. Friday looks partly cloudy and cooler. Five day temperatures above normal by 5 to 10 degrees, generally light precipitation, amounts under one-tenth inch.

United Press Internationa Iowa

Princess Alexandra Weds Angus Ogilvy at Westminster Abbey

Half a million Britons cheered Princess Alexandra as she married Scottish businessman Angus Ogilvy in Westminster Abbey. The bride wore white with a long train and veil, and the couple left for a Balmoral honeymoon after a St. James reception. Queen Elizabeth, four queens, and three crown princesses attended.

London UPI Alexandra Westminster Abbey Angus Ogilvy Elizabeth Canterbury Ogilvy Westminster St. James’ Palace Household Cavalry Blues Queen Elizabeth Scotland Birkall Mansion Balmoral Olav Norway

Judges and Dormitory Reform Mark Iowa 1961 Acts

Iowa Gov. Harold E. Hughes signed 15 acts including a major judicial reform removing justices and district judges from partisan ballots and setting 8 year terms for supreme court justices and 5-year terms for district judges. The bills also authorize dormitory financing for Iowa, Iowa State, and State College of Iowa, with repayment from student fees.

Des Moines UPI Supreme Court Harold E. Hughes Board of Regents Iowa District Court House

Governor Signs Multiple School and Municipal Bills

The governor signed a reform package authorizing 10 year non annexation pacts for cities and towns and other measures. Des Moines township limits apply to new grand jury appointments. Contracts by business people entering municipal office no longer violate conflict rules. Counties may raise tax levies to fund state hospital care. The state insurance commissioner gains conduct of securities dealer permits. Semiannual school aid payments to local districts replace annual disbursements. Clarifies motor coach certificate requirements from 1959 and addresses past noncompliance risks.

Hughes Board of Control Iowa Des Moines Highway Commission University Avenue Waveland Golf Course Glendale Cemetery State Reformatory Rockwell City Fort Madison Anamosa

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