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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1962

Page

2

Local News Items Highlight Community Visits and Births

Kathy Tucker and Sally Stew art return from a ten day visit in Minneapolis and arrive in Cedar Rapids to be greeted by their parents. Merwin R. Swanson of Washington named to the Dean's List at the State College of Iowa Cedar Falls. The Masson family welcomes a son John Jeffrey born in Livermore California on July 25. The Rev Dr Raymond Gregory visiting from Penney Farms Fla. to spend three weeks with his son and family. Lisa Renee Altenhofen celebrates first birthday and Crawfordsville couple welcome a baby girl at the local hospital. Dr A W Crow to host relatives from Yorba Linda Calif this evening.

Kathy Tucker Sally Stewart Harry Klostergaard Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Gene Tucker Tom Stewart Victor Masson Daniel John Masson Livermore Calif John Jeffrey Raymond Gregory Penney Farms Fla David Gregory

Gingerbread and Cheese Balls Featured in Cookin Column

Mrs Blanche Williams of Columbus Junction shares a gingerbread recipe with steps and baking notes plus a cheese ball party treat using American and sharp cheddar cheeses with mayonnaise and spices. The column also notes the engagement of Carol Pauline Martin to Larry Dean Lea and mentions her nursing technician graduation and Mr Sea’s Texaco employment with a September wedding planned.

Blanche Williams Columbus Junction Margaret Huston W. J. Martin Ainsworth Hedrick Carol Pauline Larry Dean Lea Robert Lea Miss Martin Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Mr. Sea Texaco Company

Curb Removal Machine To Begin Iowa State Test

A new curb removal machine built by Missouri Valley Limestone Co will undergo an initial test on U S 34 in Mills County Iowa The device will remove 30 to 50 feet of curbing per minute while preserving the pavement edge Officials including Herman E Snater told the Iowa Highway Commission that the machine aims to minimize damage though both its quantity and quality of claims must be proven

AMES UPS Iowa U. S. 34 Mills County Missouri Valley Limestone Co Oakland Herman E. Snater Iowa Highway Commission Snater

The W Bvesing Journal masthead and policy notes

The document lists editor business manager and staff roles for the W Bvesing Journal of Iowa. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4 and that the paper is entered as second class matter under March 3, 1879. It shows press affiliations Inland Daily Press Association and Iowa Daily Press Association and subscription rates of 1 month 3.00 year 20.06.

W Bvesing Journal Lowa Gto David Elder William Shannon Charlee Morris Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Ass Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations Unas

Country Club Luncheon And Golf Event Highlights

Eighteen ladies enjoyed a luncheon hosted by Mary Kerr at the local Country Club. Guests for golf included Mrs. Sydney Hanna of Savannah and Mrs. Earl Morrall of Detroit with prizes awarded to Mrs. Cloyce Hayes, Mrs. Bill Matson, and Mrs. Earl Morrall. The City Tournament Chairman urged qualifying rounds be finished by Sunday. Luncheon is set for next Wednesday at 12:30 followed by golf.

Mary Kerr Sydney Hanna Savannah Georgia Earl Morrall Detroit Cloyce Hayes Bill Matson Nate Young

Civil War Rages in Algeria as Ben Bella Forces Seize Constantine

Reports from Algiers say rival GPRA factions clash after Constantine falls to Ahmed Ben Bella loyalists. At least 25 killed and 30 wounded. Ben Khedda warns a civil war may erupt as France contemplates intervention to protect nationals. Three GPRA ministers in Tizi Ouzou vow to resist.

Algiers UPI Algeria Ben Youssef Ben Khedda Provisional GPRA Constantine Ahmed Ben Bella Ben Bella Bone Ben Khedda Oran Tizi Oouzou Kabylia Belkacem Krim Mohammed Boudiaf Abdel Hafid Boussouf France Tizi Ouzou

Social Calendar Notices for Week in Local Columns

Notices due by 10 a.m. first publication day with three day advance print. Thursday Linger Longer Club meets 7 p.m. at Sunset Park for a family picnic supper. Bring drinks dishes and table service. Former members invited. Fleur de Lis Club hosts 8 p.m. ice cream social for Mr and Mrs Lloyd Marek with assigned foods. Friday West Chester Home Arts change of meeting place noted. CWF General 7:30 p.m. and executive board at 7 p.m. Baptist Women Mission Society general meeting at church. Sunday Dill Reunion 12 noon at Sunset Park bring basket dinner and own drink.

Sunset Park Lloyd Marek George Horn West Chester Norma Martin CWF Fellowship Hall Baptist Women’s Mission Society Pat Foriash Bob Duvall Jeff DeLong Brad Reif Doug Hough Randy Porter Kevin Dunbar Terry York George McKinstry Ralph Hole Jerry Foriash Elliott McKinstry Clifford Porter Bill Reif John Duvall American Bible Society Chicago West Chester Cooperative Bible School Lee Mangold Ronald Bowser Kalona Jerry Ronald Clarence Goodwins Leland Funstons Keota Daniel Dean Funston Goodwin Clark Bauer Orville Griggs Bauer Betty Peters Earl Duvall Walter Duvall Jr. High Myf Kenneth Cuddeback Farm Cheryl Eckels California

Nuclear Test Fails On Launching Pad

A Thor nuclear device failed on Johnston Island with no radiation risk and no injuries. The deliberate destruction of the booster followed an undisclosed malfunction delaying the Pacific test series. A second item notes ironing board cover sales alongside iron sales reaching about 110 million dollars.

Honolulu UPS U.S Johnston Island Joint Task Force 8 Task Force Thor Christmas Island Pacific New Zealand Hawaii United States New York UPI Magla Products

Barbara Miller Honored At Kalona Family Dinner

Barbara Miller of La Junta Colorado was the guest of honor at a Kalona family dinner at the parents home. Other attendees included L. D. Yoder and families Duane E. Yoder and families Robert Schrock and families Daniel D. Miller and family and Mary Ann Miller.

Kalona Barbara Miller la Junta Colorado Sherman Miller L. D. Yoder Duane E. Yoder Robert Schrock Daniel D. Miller Mary Ann Miller Alva Troyer Ethel Troyer Iowa City

Jailed and Paroled in Local Court Actions

Jack Dawson of Bridhton was placed in the county jail at 2 a.m. today to await a hearing on intoxication charges. Ronald Eugene White, 18, pleaded guilty to larceny in district court, fined 100 dollars, given a year in jail with the term suspended and paroled to county probation officer Burrell Smith.

Jack Dawson Brighton Ronald Eugene White Burrell Smith

Local Births and Dismissals Reported in Washington Area

Yesterday admitted Mrs. Max Shepard and Mrs. Steve Wolfer, both in Washington, for surgical and medical care respectively. Births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. William Lloyd in Washington. Today a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Marion Swift in Crawfordsville. Dismissals list several patients: Mrs. Paul Wise and daughter in Wellman, Mrs. Clifford Gingerich and daughter in Kalona, Mrs. Charles Brown and son in Columbus Junction, and Edsall Brown in Washington plus Robert Lee Gabriel in Columbus Junction.

Max Shepard Washington Surgical Steve Wolfer William Lloyd Marion Swift Crawfordsville Paul Wise Wellman Clifford Gingerich Kalona Charles Brown Columbus Junction Edsall Brown Robert Lee Gabriel

West Chester youths enjoy pool outing and events

West Chester this July featured a group of nine third graders who swam at the local pool and had a wiener roast in Sunset Park. The day included friends, a bee sting absentee, and chaperones among the families.

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