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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1962
Page
7
Iowa press columnist outlines criticism of the state appeal board created in the 1920s. He notes rising case numbers, questions of constitutionality, and possible abolition amid debates in the 1963 legislature.
A Brighton area note recounts a Sunday family dinner at Mrs James Dawson home for Ricky Paul Nebels fourth birthday with cake and music. The Menefee reunion drew 65 guests from multiple Illinois Iowa and Missouri towns at the James Morgan home July 29.
Keota residents marked the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Gilchrist with a Sunday gathering hosted by their son and daughter in law, as a year’s date approaches on August 8. The issue also notes relocations, new hires, visits, and church activities across town and nearby areas.
Mrs. Paul Dietterich and children Tommy Donnie and Karen depart Wellman for Chicago to visit a sister before Dr Deitterich joins them. They plan to travel to New York and the New England states. Charlene Bush accompanies Mrs. Deitterich to Chicago. Mr and Mrs Ralph Holland are also mentioned in the travel note.
Washington says time has run out for Congress to pass a farm bill cutting wheat and feed grain production. A national referendum on August 30 would approve or reject a 1963 program under a 55 million acre allotment, with prices set at 1.82 or 1.21 per bushel depending on farmer approval.
Eyewitness CBS discusses Marilyn Monroe with Collingwood and Schakne at 9 30 p m CDT. NBCs International Showtime features Circus from Germany hosted by Don Ameche. Roberts Taylors Detectives The Jagged Edge repeats at 7 30 p m CDT. The Flintstones Impractical Joker repeats at 7 30 p m CDT Route 66 Burning for Burning repeats 7 30 p m CDT Sunset Strip The Navy Caper repeats 8 p m CDT The Glamour Trap 8 30 p m CDT Target The Corruptors Fortress of Detention repeats 9 p m CDT Tonight NBC Phillis Newman guest Merv Griffin color 10 15 p m CDT.
Washington County Extension Director Jim Frier notes fall seedings of alfalfa and grasses can begin about August 15 in Southeast Iowa with improved stands expected from fall rains. Agronomist Ivan Wikner details soil tests lime and nutrient needs, seedbed prep, suitable grass legume combos, seeding windows to frost, and methods for better germination and establishment before fall freezes.
Camp Waubeek in Hawkeye Area Council ended its 1962 summer program with 1,027 scouts, the highest attendance in council history. Seventy four troops camped under their own leadership, focusing on fitness with activities like hiking swimming obstacle courses and scoutcraft. A mile swim badge was earned by 247 scouts during seven weeks.
Ronald Sieren of Harper received his diploma for junior accounting from the American Institute of Business in Des Moines during a Sunday graduation. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sieren and works at United State Bank in Des Moines.
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