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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1961

Page

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Dinner Meeting At 75 Year Club Sees 100 Plus Reservations

More than one hundred people have reserved for the Three Quarter Century Club dinner in Washington next Saturday. The Eve ning Journal sponsors the event open to residents of Washington County aged 75 and older. New members since August 12 include A W Kubacky Mrs A Reinert Louise Askren Walter Moyle Harry C Williams Neal McClanahan Hollis J Whiting Mary M Turnipseed Elizabeth Spenner and Mrs Tom Stirling.

Three Quarter Century Club Washington The Evening Journal Washington County Washington Country Club A.W. Kubacky A. Reinert Louise Askren Walter Moyle Harry C. Williams Neal McClanahan Hollis J Whiting Crawfordsville Mary M. Turnipseed Sigourney Elizabeth Spenner Riverside Tom Stirling Ainsworth

Guard Troop A Drill Near Camp Ripley Keeps Watch on Berlin

Washington soldiers with the Iowa Nebraska National Guard's 46th Division complete two weeks of maneuvers at Camp Ripley Minnesota. Troop A of the 115th Recon Squadron reports good training and morale amid Berlin uncertainties. They anticipate possible active duty, return to Washington this weekend, and say the guard offers readiness at lower cost than regular units.

National Guard Washington Minnesota Rod Ralston Burlington Alexander H. Stephens Daryl Pearson Ainsworth James Dempsey Camp Ripley Minn Iowa- Nebraska National Guard Mth Berlin E. van Buren Iowa Southern Utilities Co 115Th Dempsey Iowa National Guard Minnesota National Guard SPS Roger Barr David Bell Loader Dennis Sout Troop A Iowa Nebraska Citizen Army

Mikoyan blasts Jap treaty during Tokyo visit

Soviet First Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan wraps up a nine day Tokyo trip by criticizing the U S Japan security pact and urging the UN or great powers to guarantee free Berlin. He says Moscow reserves the right to speak out and calls for ending occupation in Berlin after a peace with East Germany.

Tokyo UPI Anastas Mikoyan Japan U. S United Nations Berlin Soviet Union Sys Pos East Germany

Municipal Band Singers Set for Wednesday Concert

The Municipal Band Singers will be featured at the Wednesday Central Park concert directed by Robert Steele. The program opens with God Bless America at 8:30 p.m. and includes Camp Town Races Gypsy Love Song The Birth of the Blues Sail Along Silvery Moon Punta Larga Rhumbanga Overture for the Winds Greensleeves and marches Thunder and Blazes Stratoliner The Thunderer.

Central Park Robert Steele God Bless America Camptown Punta Larga

Snider Infant Dies Here This Morning

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Snider of West Chester died this morning. Funeral services will be at Kim Grove Cemetery at 11 am Wednesday with Rev Eddie West presiding. Marvel K Snider, born August 21 in Washington, is survived by parents, four siblings Jacqueline Barbara Russell and Morris, and grandparents Mr and Mrs Jacob Snider Wellman and Mr and Mrs John McNabb Delia.

Marvin Snider West Chester Kim Grove Eddie West Jones Funeral Home Marvel K Snider Washington Marvin Gethel McNabb Snider Jacqueline Barbara Russell Morris Jacob Snider Wellman John McNabb Delia

Adenauer Tours Berlin Border Amid Communist Jeers

East Berlin taunts West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer with a loudspeaker insult as he inspected the East West border in Berlin. American soldiers are detained briefly at Friedrichstrasse before release. A woman dies attempting to flee to the West and West Berlin tightens controls to curb escapes. Adenauer vows negotiations and prepares city council attendance.

Berlin UPI Konrad Adenauer Adenauer East Berlin Friedrichstrasse Ronnie Rolf Hitler iPotsdammer Platz Lyndon Bb. Johnson West Berlin Bonn West Willy Brandt Albert Watson II

Petit Jury List Drawn for County in Washington

Names drawn for the September term petit jury at the district court in Washington report for duty at 1 30 p.m. September 18 under Judge R G Yoder. The list includes numerous residents from Lime Creek to Crawford township and Jackson town. Two new high school teachers in Washington are Alberta C Rhea and Katharine Waddell.

District Court Washington County R. G. Yoder Leo Adam Lime Creek Myrtle Alterbernd Dutch Creek Lee Baird Bernard Berg Howard Bohr Dale Bower Ralph Boyd Highland Township Wilma Butler Mark Campbell Jackson Township Merritt Canady Oregon Township Elizabeth Henn Dale Herdlicka Ira Huber Helen Jackson Washington Township Iris Jackson Edna Jacobs Eddie Jarrard Viola Jennings Kenneth Kempf Mildred Kennedy Margy Kiesey Laurene Knapp Marie Knapp Cedar Township Birdie Leavitt Darline Linch Marie M Washington Community High School Alberta C. Rhea Crawfordsville Katharine Waddell Washington Rhea Penn College State University of Iowa Iowa Wesleyan College Waddell Kansas Fort Hays Kansas State College

Students May Visit Junior High Friday

Washington junior high invites students to a Friday get acquainted session from 1 to 3 PM. Principal Jesse Linch urges seventh graders to attend and meet their teachers and become familiar with their new school home.

Washington Junior High School Jesse Linch Today

NFO Rally Planned at Bloomfield August 25

NFO leaders from twelve counties plan a large family farm gathering at the Davis County Fair Grounds near Bloomfield. The event on Friday August 25 includes barbecued beef from 6 to 12 pm and iced tea. Attendees should bring their own service, a covered dish, and a pie or cake. Washington County participation is noted by Elliot McKinstry, and all interested persons are invited.

NFO Davis County Fair Bloomfield Washington County Elliot McKinstry NFC

General Motors offers UAW a three year contract proposal

GM proposes a three year deal with a six cent hourly raise or 2 percent of base pay per year plus 12 cents added to the cost of living adjustment. The package includes a new income guarantee, improved pension and unemployment plans, expanded health coverage, higher life insurance, moving allowances, increased vacation pay and retention of the escalator clause. Chrysler and Ford quickly matched with similar terms. UAW President Walter Reuther did not attend the bargaining session.

Detroit UPI General Motors Today United Auto Workers Union Louis G Seaton Chrysler Ford UAW Walter P

Announce Sale of The Popcorn Shack

Larry Bill and Susie Duncan announce the sale of The Popcorn Shack to Mrs Martha Nicola. Mrs Nicola will operate daily afternoons 2 to 5 15 and evenings 7 to 9 30 excluding Sundays. the Duncans have run the business for five years.

Larry, Bill Susie Duncan Martha Nicola Nicola Duncans

Two Gunmen Sought After Deputy Killed in Wisconsin

A large manhunt across the Wisconsin Dells region searched for two gunmen linked to the shooting that killed Deputy Sheriff James Jantz and wounded Lake Delton Police Chief Eugene Robert Kohl. FBI identified William Joseph Welter as one suspect. Richard Nick was wounded and in custody. George Kristovich initially tied to the case turned himself in with alibi. Authorities from about 20 counties and 300 plus officers hunted across woods and farms.

Lyndon Station Wis UPI Wisconsin Jory Wisconsin Dells National Guard Lake Delton PBS FBI William Joseph Welter Chicago Richard Nick Prospect Heights James Jantz Baraboo Eugene Robert Kohl Nick George Kristovich Nicks Welter Kristovich Illinois FBI Sai

YWCA Skating Party Plans Final Summer Event

The Washington YWCA concludes its Summer Fun series with a Wednesday skating party. Attendees meet at the YWCA at 12 45 p m with transport to the rink provided. Parents and siblings may join paying 25 cents for admission and another 25 cents for skate rental. Mrs. Richard Schiebel and Mrs. Walter Messer lead.

Washington Ywca YWCA Richard Schiebel Walter Messer

Milford Bell Dies At Columbus Junction

Milford Bell about 80 died unexpectedly this morning at his home in Columbus Junction. Body at Stacey Funeral Home with funeral arrangements undetermined. Born in Cotter to Ebenezer and Samantha Spencer Bell he lived in Cotter and Columbus Junction. Survived by three sisters Carrie Quigley of Res Tro pia Columbus Junction, Mrs. John F. Jones of Columbus Junction, and Mrs. Omri Peters of Cotter.

Columbus Junction Milford Bell Stacey Mr. Bell Cotter Ebenezer Samantha Spencer Bell Carrie Quigley Restropia John F. Jones Omri Peters

Study Training For Ft. Madison Prisoners

A new trade advisory council met at Fort Madison State Penitentiary to review vocational training for inmates. Formed earlier this year by Benjamin F Baer, the council includes labor and management representatives and will propose improvements at Fort Madison and Anamosa facilities to ensure prisoners leave with viable skills.

Fort Madison UPI Fort Madison State Penitentiary Benjamin F Baer Anamosa Men's Reformatory Port Madison Baer Anamosafter

Iowa Weather Update Partly Cloudy Through Wednesday

United Press International reports Iowa to remain partly cloudy through Wednesday with warmer southeast regions. Lows fall in the 55 degree range to upper 50s, while highs reach lower 80s in the northwest and upper 70s in the southeast. Thursday outlook calls for more partly cloudy skies with little temperature change.

Iowa

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