05 Aug 1961
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1961
Page
1
Preparations for the Washington County 4H and FFA fair are complete at the grounds. Exhibits begin with Monday judging at 12 30 pm and a full four day schedule includes dairy cattle rabbits poultry market pigs sheep baby beeves and livestock parades with entertainment, contests, a civil defense exhibit and half price rides on Kids Day Thursday.
The Soviet Union offered Tunisia a 28 million dollar credit to finance dam construction and a proposed Tunisian training institute for technicians. Official talks to use the funds will begin soon, in a broader technical cooperation framework. Separately, Tunisian governor of Bizerte was stopped by French gendarmes for identity checks during a city passage.
The Washington County 4H group held 7 demonstrations at the fairgrounds on Thursday evening. Five junior and two senior teams received blue and red awards for projects including care of baby pigs, fencing problems, shop tools, picket construction, loading chutes, switch wiring, and ladder safety. Gail Shellburg of Washington judged the contest and winners represent Washington County at the Iowa State Fair later this month.
At Louisa County Fair Columbus Junction the baby beeves sale topped by a reserve grand champion Hereford owned by Nancy Schomberg Letts selling for 28.25 per hundred to Columbus Junction State Bank. Average price 24.96. Conservation Queen contenders Mary Frances Newell and Marilyn Morris from Columbus Junction. Tractor pulling honors go to Formash Simon Bowser and Stewart with second places.
Washington records 0.47 inches of rain overnight with a sharp electrical storm around 10 30 pm and strong winds. Some outlying areas report higher totals as damage follows the weather event.
FBI state police and Marines stormed the Harrell cult compound near Mount Vernon in a pre-dawn operation to seize leader John R. Harrell and 18 followers. Harrell and 16 associates faced charges while bonds were set. no shots were fired. The raid ended with Harrell trapped in a tunnel as supporters vowed continued fasting and prayer.
Graveside rites were held at 2 p.m. today in Sts Peter and Paul Cemetery Clear Creek for Robin Dean Tonasket infant son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Tonasket. Robin Dean born early Friday at Mercy Hospital Des Moines lived 12 hours. Survivors include the parents one sister Mickey Jean a brother Eddie Eugene and grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Greiner Richland Wayne Tonasket Sr of Washington state and Mrs Dodge of Oregon.
The Washington FFA chapter finalized operations for the county fair refreshment stand. Remodeling and cleaning were completed around a Friday night meeting. Mothers of the boys will assist again, and Robert Leninger Glen Schantz and John Skubal will represent the chapter in a welding contest at the fair.
Paris reports reveal Western foreign ministers held secret talks on how to counter Soviet pressure over Berlin. Rusk, Home, Couve de Murville, and von Brentano reviewed the crisis with a possible summit and nuclear war risk, while final decisions would await a Western summit.
Glider pilot Robert Fisher and his party postponed departure from the local air field to Sunday due to weather. Fisher aims to fly coast to coast starting from Washington state on June 40, reaching the east coast in about a month, with Hensel and ground crew coordinating by radio. The group, all Seventh Day Adventists, attended church today before planning the Sunday takeoff.
In Dubuque Iowa reliable Mary Madigan 29 was scheduled for arraignment on a homicide charge after three young children aged 4 months to 3 years died while in her care over 23 days. She admitted holding the children tightly and near her chest and said she heard one child say hold me tighter before the child died. Police report she also cared for two siblings in the same family.
A phony radio broadcast triggered fears of a new Algerian uprising against President de Gaulle. OAS extremists cut Algiers Radio, aired calls from Gen Paul Gardey, then stopped after 28 minutes, with authorities reporting calm in Algiers and other cities.
Eduardo Haedo told 300 delegates at Punta del Este that lifting living standards in Latin America is essential to resist totalitarianism. The talks, amid U.S. Cuba tensions, aim to advance economic progress and social justice through Kennedy's alliance for progress with aid to underdeveloped nations.
One hundred sixty one Washington County boys and girls are eligible to receive certificates signifying their achievements during the summer swim programs sponsored by the American Red Cross here. The program concludes with certificates and skill cards available after August 8 and lists the participating towns and counts of beginners and advanced beginners.
Mrs Noah G Yoder 67 of rural Wellman died Friday evening at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after illness the day before Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 a m in West Union Mennonite Church with Herman Ropp and Paul Guengerich in charge Yoder Funeral Home Kalona in charge She was born September 10 1893 in Roseland Nebraska to George and Amelia Nice Showalter Married December 16 1915 to Noah Yoder Survivors include husband a son George of Kansas City Kan a daughter Mrs Myron Rensberger of Keota three grandchildren three brothers and four sisters
A county fair exhibit designed to guide residents on safety during possible enemy attacks opens Monday afternoon. Local organizations cooperate to provide civil defense information and practical steps for individuals to take, with the display located near the large exhibit hall on the fair grounds.
Howard Benn announces resignation as deputy clerk of district court here Vir and Mrs Benn and their son John will move to Mason City after purchasing Wass Nursing Home there They have long county ties Benn formerly served on the county board of supervisors The loss of John, a high school junior, means the local athletics program loses a top prospect at Washington High School.
The five day forecast through Wednesday calls for near normal temperatures with normal highs in the low 80s to northeast and upper 80s southwest. Lows range from the low 60s northeast to mid 60s southwest. Early period rain and potential thunderstorms, with cooler conditions on Saturday and Sunday and a warm trend back by Monday. Rain chances average from a quarter inch north to half to an inch south.
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