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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1962

Page

3

Visit Four-H Friends In Kalamazoo Michigan

Miss Ellen Knottnerus and Shelia Chabal visited 4-H friends Maurean and Larian Robinson in Kalamazoo Michigan. Local residents Elmer and Mrs Van Aekel hosted weekend guests. Rose Anne and Randy Payne visited, with Randy staying longer. State Fair attendance noted and rain finally arrived easing garden damage from grasshoppers. Hoppers damaged bean plants and canvas sheds. Rose Anne caught a grasshopper. Rand Payne returned after travel to Washington. New pavement enabled a short ride amid mixed road types.

Bethel Ellen Knottnerus Shelia Chabal Maurean Lar Ien Robinson Kalamazoo Mich Elmer van Aekel Newton Jr. Knottnerus Raymond Lasek Johnnie Bryan Martin Kron Rose Anne Randy Payne Randy Dean Sandburg Lynne Alvine Bernard Payne Washington

Kelley execution battle delays as family seeks clemency

A 40 minute plea to Erbe for clemency was made by an unnamed chaplain for killer Kelley. Mrs Kelley, mother of eight, wore sunglasses and a navy dress and remained composed after the meeting. She left without comment while Heithoff hinted at semi legal action to block Kelleys scheduled Sept. 6 execution.

Niary Erbe Kelley Heithoff

Kelley seeks more mental tests in murder case

Attorney Heithoff discussed plans to file further mental tests for Kelley who pleaded guilty to a first degree murder in the February 22, 1961 slaying of Alvin Koehrsen in Council Bluffs. He said Kelley shows anti social behavior and remains dependent on others for decisions while Mrs. Kelley hopes for a possible reprieve.

Kelley Alvin Koehrsen Walnut Council Bluffs Charles Noel Brown Minneapolis Bedford Ind Fort Madison Koehrsen Heithoff Erbe Minnesota Heith

Grain market roundup from Chicago shows mixed closes

UPI reports grain futures with wheat soybeans and corn moving within narrow ranges. Prices posted slight gains for several contracts while others edged higher or held steady amid firm demand and weather concerns.

Handy Household Tips From The United Press

A collection of simple home hacks. How to sharpen a sewing needle with sandpaper and find dark keyholes by dusting with mucilage and sand. Tips include spice with whipped cream, garden malches for soils, a towel rack for trousers, quick defrost methods, and lipstick stain removal using butter and wax paper.

United Press International

Arlene Dahl Warns Gals to Avoid Sun for Skin Health

Hollywood star Arlene Dahl urges women to stay out of direct sun as tanning ages skin and wrinkles. She cites a dermatologist warning that sun exposure can age women rapidly and that pale skin remains youthful longer, noting Grace Kelly Gina Lollobrigida Mae West as examples of white skin. In Chicago the report adds dog lovers care for about 26.5 million canines and around 30 million cats nationwide, per Chemetron.

Hollywood UPI Arlene Dahl Miss Dahl Hollywoods Grace Kelly Gina Lollobrigida Mae West Chicago Chemetron Corporation

Roberta Kientz Shower Honors and Local Notes

A Brighton shower honored Roberta Kientz hosted by Marla Va Leu and Donna Statler with games and many gifts. Attendees included Donna Horton, Margaret Ann Guy, Linda Starr, and others. Also noted are Laurence Borkoski as a patient in Iowa City, a son born to Mr and Mrs Ronald Derby in Muscatine General hospital, and the Methodist church razing progress with buyers and pews sold to Otumwa church. building work continues.

Brighton Roberta Kientz Marla Va Leu Donna Statler Donna Donna Horton Margaret Ann Guy Donna Fritz Linda Starr Betty Erwin Mary Crish Judi Hunter Coleen Bueghly Sherri Willis Robin Bueghly Barbara Guy Debbie Maple Carla Corpman Phyllis Peck Wilma Mcfee Laurel Guy Robert Kientz Lillian Hartman Marla Don Statler Laurence Borkoski Veterans Hospital Iowa City Ronald Derby Muscatine General Hospital Derby

Combination life insurance plans lead US purchases

Combination plans of life insurance that mix permanent and temporary protection in a single contract account for the largest share of life insurance purchases in the United States, according to the Life Insurance Agency Management Association.

New York UPI United States Life Insurance Agency Management Association

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