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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1962

Page

5

Changes in Czech leadership threaten Novotny’s grip in Prague

A Prague dispatch reports President Antonin Novotny faced a rebuff from the party politburo and only stayed in power after Moscow warned against removal. The move targeted rival Rudolf Barak, whose 15 year prison sentence for anti party activity followed a February speech by Novotny accusing him of fund misappropriation and possible power seizure. Barak’s popularity and the de Stalinization push complicate Novotny’s position as party tensions rise.

Czechoslovakia Prague Antonin Novotny Moscow Novotny Nikita Khrushchev Rudolf Barak Barak Rome

4-H Club Activities Highlight Achievement Day

The Iowa Maidens 4-H Club held Achievement Day at the George Horn home with Mrs. Kenneth Ornduff judging entries. Demonstrations aim for County Fair include Snip Sew Clip and Go and Clean as a Whistle Sew Easy.

Iowa George Horn Kenneth Ornduff Marilyn Thatcher County Extension Home Jean Ann Barclay Lynn Martin Margaret Birney Rosemary Reed Virginia Marek Kathy Horn

Ice Cream Social Planned by Pythian Sisters and Lions Club

In West Chester on July 26 at the lodge hall the combined groups of the Pythian Sisters and the Lions Club host an ice cream social. Serving runs from 5 30 p m until ice cream runs out. A busy social page notes multiple local visits and family gatherings across town.

Chester West Chester Pythian Sisters Lions Club Lodge Hall Ralph Chorpenings Earl Chorpening

Rolling Green Club Social Meld Sunday in Keota

Keota report notes the Rolling Green Club ice cream social at the V F W hall with 14 members and guests from Fairfield Red Oak and Cedar Rapids. The event preceded a planned club picnic on August 12 at Keota Park.

Keota Rolling Green Club V.F.W. Hall Finian Helscher Linda Dale Dunbar Fairfield Carole Ann Durst Red Oak Dale Dunbars J. R. Helscher Walter Stoutner Ruby Helscher Irene Richardson Mary Jo Helscher Russell Paul Schuchmann Milwaukee St. Paul Methodist Church Cedar Rapids Howard B. Helscher George Schuchmann Strawberry Point Mabel Morris Nelle Littlefield Myrtle Stites Frances Dunn Bernard Seiren Kansas City Robert Scandridge M. L. Greiner Jack O'Brian Grinnell Texas

Summer sounds and small town tales in daily life

The piece mixes summer soundscape observations with light musing on progress and language, noting air conditioners motors and insects. It recalls farm life anecdotes about selling hens, price shifts, and a snake encounter, ending with a quip about inattentive drivers.

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