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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1962
Page
2
Registration for fall swim classes at the Washington YWCA opens now with a 10 week session starting Tuesday September 11. Adult fees are 3.50 for members and 4 for non members while children pay 3.50. For registration call YWCA secretary Mrs Frank Sue Fleagle OL 3 2594.
Weekend television lineup lists films and sports on NBC CBS and ABC. Highlights include Bird of Paradise on NBC at 8 p.m. CDT a Orioles Indians game at 1 p.m. and White Sox Tigers at 1 15 p.m. on CBS Plus Lawrence Welk and Fight Night on ABC and Sundays programs from NBC CBS and ABC featuring political specials Look Up and Live and Washington Conversation and Wide World of Sports with Pine Mountain Water Ski Championships and other event summaries
The Fortnightly Club general treasurer Mrs. Clinton Hensel reminds members that yearly dues are due at the first meeting of each department. Meetings begin next week in some departments and members are urged to pay dues then.
Eighteen families and about 50 people gathered in Sunset Park for a bountiful picnic. Plans were made for a trip to Burlington on September 13 with cars departing from Ainsworth corner at 6:30 a.m.
The piece touts Kimberly knits as best sellers, noting 80 percent of knit business and heavy Vogue and Harpers promotion. It praises the casual, versatile design and broad size range appealing to women, urging shoppers to visit Seifert's in central Washington.
Vernon or Sharon Gookin and Richard and Violet Erwin register new autos including an Oldsmobile and a Chevrolet with Dorothy Chabal and Edwar Dorothy Chabal mentioned in the record.
The Rev. Ralph Wedeking pastor of St. Paul United Church of Christ was guest of honor at a Sunset Park basket dinner on Thursday hosted by the Washington Ministerial Association. The farewell event precedes his Tuesday departure for Waverly to take a new pastorate with ministers YMCA staff and spouses in attendance.
Eight former Pleasant Ridge schoolmates gathered at Mrs. Dora Bolar’s home for a noon luncheon on Thursday. Pink and white décor and a pink rose centerpiece graced the table as Grace was sung by Mrs. Mary Dawson. Attendees included sisters Naomi Kephart, Allie Pagitt, Rebecca Butler, Carrie Thompson, Jennie Lauderman, Nellie Moriarty, Mrs. Dawson, and Mrs. Bolar.
Robert Jones from the British Isles left after a weeklong visit with his cousin Mrs. Richard Pratt and family. Jones, a veterinarian on vacation, will visit relatives in Wilton Junction and Columbus Junction before heading to Ohio. Mrs. Ed Schneider of Riverside and Mrs. Myron Oswalt and daughter of Keota shopped in Washington. Miss Edith Miller, living above the Sears Store, is a patient in Mercy Hospital, Iowa City.
Calendar items list meetings and events at various locations with times from 8:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. including Saturday Skirts and Shirts at Central Park and Rainbow Girls at the Ma sonic Temple. Groups such as YWCA, Catholic Daughters, Shiloh Sunshine Sisters, Rainbow Board, and YMCA share details for notices three days ahead and remind attendees to bring dues and lunch.
Obituaries births travel notes and reunions among Washington area residents. Highlights include Lisa Moler funeral attendance in Maquoketa and Bill Moler’s Ball Company past business, the Lemke family vacation to Fairmont Minnesota, Dorothy Horning finishing studies at AIC in Davenport, Lori Suzanne Kuntz birth in Hastings Minnesota, T E Myers fish fry and guests, Jack Mapel moving to Cedar Rapids after eight years in the air force, Bill Gallagher's work accident and three week recovery, and the Wittetee family naming Linda Kay after birth at the local hospital.
A marriage license was issued today at the court house to David Wayne Norman and Karen Crawford, both of Wellman. A note adds that the Air Force Academy offers 15 intercollegiate sports across four seasons.
The Senate defeated an amendment to further trim taxes on overseas profits of U.S. companies, keeping the Finance Committee version. The vote was 65 to 21, with the bill’s foreign earnings section unchanged amid a day of Senate debate.
Iowa officials approve new rules for longevity pay to state workers. Longevity raises up to 25 dollars monthly will be paid in steps starting immediately if funds exist, with department heads granted power to grant or deny based on available funds. The council moves to clear past due increases before July 1, 1963.
Runaway Soviet spy Dr. Robert Soblen lost his appeal in the Court of Appeal London against deportation to the United States and a life term. The decision upheld a lower court’s denial of habeas corpus and left Soblen with only a possible House of Lords appeal. Soblen, who cut his wrist on boarding an airliner to avoid capture, previously refused to reveal plans.
Mrs. Fred Emry of Brighton was discharged from the hospital today after treatment. The brief notice notes her release and home recovery plan.
The National Farm Council plans a moratorium to observe farm product movement to markets and keep NFC headquarters informed. Minute Men will report to members across 16 states and recruit more farmers to join. Iowa Farm Bureau statement cites a policy of avoiding comment on other organizations while backing the Bureau’s stance.
A group of farmers struggles to determine timing and location for marketing their crops, seeking control over selling terms and market access. The dispute centers on who drives the schedule and where products can be offered for sale.
UPI reports Chicago grain markets with fluctuating highs lows and closes for September December and nearby contracts across wheat corn oats rye and soybeans. The ranges show modest to strong moves with several months posting gains while some notes indicate percentage shifts and price activity.
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