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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1962

Page

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All Star Game Sees AL Rally To 9 4 Victory

In Chicago at Wrigley Field the American League defeated the National League 9 to 4 in the season’s second All Star game. Pete Runnels hit a pinch hit homer to tie the game after Colavito’s three run shot gave the AL the lead. Johnny Podres started for the NL and matched with Stenhouse for the AL but the AL pulled away with late hits and defense.

Chicago American All Stars Today Colavito UPI Johnny Podres Padres Dick Groat Pittsburgh Pirates Podres Pete Runnels Dave Stenhouse Art Mahaffey Rich Rollins Minneapolis Twins Leon Wagner Angels White Sox Luis Aparicio Red Sox Wrigley Field Chicago Cubs Mahaffey Tommy Davis Rocky Colavito Billy Moran Stenhouse Washington Senators Camillo Pascual Twins Houk Pascual Washington Senators Los Angeles Dodgers Freddie Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds

Local Fisherman Gains Revenge on Big One

William Day of Brighton hauled a 15 pound catfish at Lake Darling on Sunday at 1 30 PM after a morning chase. He first lost the line and gear, then returned later to recover both fish and rod, completing a dramatic fishing day. Another bass weighed seven pounds was reported by an Ottumwa man.

Lake Darling William Day Brighton Bill ASCS Day

Joleen Wolf Crowned Miss Iowa of 1963

Joleen Wolf of Des Moines, Drake University coed, was crowned Miss Iowa 1963 at a coronation ball in Clear Lake. She will represent Iowa at Miss America in Atlantic City September 3 9. First runnerup was Karen Adelaide Thomas Miss Davenport and second runnerup Bonnie Lou Lawrence Miss Clinton County.

Clear Lake UPI Joleen Wolf Drake University Des Moines Miss Iowa Norman Erbe Ash Elwin Wolf Karen Adelaide Thomas Davenport Bonnie Lou Lawrence Clinton County Mary Beth Sartor Mason City Barbara Jean Dickle Boone County

Rites Today For Mrs. Sadie Kelawae

Mrs Sadie M Kelawae 75 resident at United Presbyterian Home since 1952 died Saturday at Washington County Hospital Funeral services were held at Sherman Eden Funeral Home Rev Vernon Elgin in charge Rites also in St Louis Tuesday at Northminster United Presbyterian Church Burial in St Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in St Louis She was born Aug 21 1886 in Cape Breton Canada married Oct 1 1914 in Utica NY to Jacques Kelewae survived by two daughters Mrs Vern Stewart and Mrs R W Dunn Jr two sons Rev J Emmett Kelewae and Myron D Kelewae 16 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and one brother D A McCuish of Nova Scotia

Sadie M. Kelawae United Presbyterian Home Washington County Hospital Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Vernon Elgin St. Louis Northminster United Presbyterian Church St. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Sadie McCuish

Washington County 4H and FFA Fair Opens With Judging

The Washington County fair begins with judging in boys and girls divisions this afternoon. The talent show at 8 p.m. awards entries without competition. Tuesday features a sheep herding demo, Jaycee beauty contest, and more events through the week including a tractor pulling contest, parade of champions, and horse show.

Washington County Washington Municipal

Iowa Democrats unveil new strength platform in 1962 bid

Des Moines Iowa Democrats opened their 1962 campaign with a 17 page platform denouncing the Republicans as seeking a state “place to die.” They urge liquor-by-the-drink, an income tax withholding system, and eight tax recommendations while resisting a sales tax increase.

Des Moines UPI Iowa

Democrats push tax relief and reforms in last legislature session

Democrats urge more federal and state aid to schools and allow local funds to earn interest. They back Medicare support, lowering the voting age to 18, utilities regulation, ending right to work, statewide community colleges, and a minimum wage and hours law. Lex Hawkins trumpets an aggressive campaign to break GOP control as the party reports $11,000 in the bank and $3,000 spent with a need for $150,000 more.

Kennedy Lex Hawkins Hawkins State Central Committee

Mrs Bertha Wood 81 Dies in Mt Pleasant

Mrs Bertha Wood 81 died Saturday at Kennedy Rest Home Mt Pleasant where she had lived 32 years Funeral set Tuesday 2 p m at Wayland Methodist Church Rev Harold Nichols to officiate Burial in Wayland cemetery Zehr Funeral Home in charge Born near Wayland Sept 17 1880 daughter of Michael and Nancy Roth Married Walter Wood Nov 7 1900 He died in the 1940s Survivors include four children six grandchildren eight great grandchildren Also survived by parents and husband preceded in death by four brothers four sisters and one grandchild

Wayland Bertha Wood Kennedy Mt. Pleasant Wayland Methodist Church Harold Nichols Zehr Funeral Home Wood Michael Nancy Goldsmith Roth Walter Wood Frank Longwell Washington Willis Fairfield Relendes Clinton, al Glendale

Ainsworth Bible School Sponsored by Local Churches

The Methodist and United Presbyterian Churches in Ainsworth sponsor a Bible School starting August 6. Opening exercises at the United Presbyterian Church Monday mark the start, with sessions daily 9 to 11:30 a.m. for children over four up to sixth grade. Participants should bring pencils and scissors.

Ainsworth Methodist United Presbyterian U. P

11 Return From Week At YMCA Summer Camp

Larry Mabb led a week at Camp Arrowhead near Ottumwa earning two firsts a second and a third in events including pull ups chess and 100 yard dash Other campers included Gary Graff Scott Swartzendruber Ricky Dunbar Billy Graff Jim Hayes Duane Hayes Billy Smithburg Bruce Cram Jeff Swartzendruber John Waters and Randy Porter.

YMCA Larry Mabb Ottumwa Tom McSpadden Gary Graff Scott Swartzendruber Ricky Dunbar Billy Graff Jim and Duane Hayes Billy Smithburg Bruce Cram Jeff Swartzendruber John Waters Randy Porter

Frank Conklin Dies At Richland Rest Home

Kalona announces the death of Frank Conklin 59 at 8 a m in a Richland rest home after two weeks as a patient. He suffered a severe stroke a year ago and had been ill since. Survivors include his widow, two sons Robert and Richard, two grandchildren, two sisters, and his wife once Edith Dawson. Funeral arrangements by Peterseim Funeral Home Ka lona.

Kalona Frank Conklin Richland Rest Home Richland Peterseim Robert Richard

Algerian Crisis Declared Ended by Ben Bella Ally

Mohammed Khider, a top aide to Ahmed Ben Bella, returned from Paris to Oran claiming the Algerian political crisis is over. He said Ben Bella’s proposed one party state bureau will be installed in Algiers within days as CNRA support strengthens and rival factions discuss transitions.

Algiers API Ahmed Ben Bella Oran Paris Algeria Mohammed Khider Ben Bella Khider National Council of the Algerian Revolution CNRA Supreme Revolutionary Parliament Politbureau National Liberation Front FLN Belkacem Krim Krim Mohammed Boudiaf Kabylia Boudiaf Ben Youssef Ben Khedda Military District 4 Toops Ben Ben Bellists Called It A Welcome Maneuver. Ben Bella Autonomous Zone GPRA Europe National Revolutionary Council Liberation Army ALN Ben Khedda

Eighty One in County Get Chest X-Rays Through TB Program

Washington County mobile X-ray unit screened eighty one residents. Report from the Division of Tuberculosis Control notes 21 with abnormalities needing follow up and one referred for larger X-ray. Program supports early detection and treatment within Iowa’s TB control efforts.

Washington County E. D. Morrison Washington County Tuberculosis and Health Association Division of Tuberculosis Control State Department of Health Des Moines Iowa Washington County Medical Society The County Tuberculosis and Health Association Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association

Funeral for Mrs. Gladys Lee Tuesday in Washington

Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Lee of Washington will be held Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev Ray Blair officiating. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery. Mrs Lee died early Saturday morning.

Gladys Lee Washington Jones Funeral Home Ray Blair Cottonwood Cemetery

Kennedy weighs tax cut after July employment report

President Kennedy examines July employment data as he weighs a potential tax cut. The report, delayed until Wednesday, could show if unemployment remains high. Senate Democrats push for a quick $7 billion cut while others urge caution until recession signs appear. Republicans call for spending cuts if tax relief is pursued.

Washington UPI Kennedy Congress America Senate Hubert H. Humphrey Douglas Paul Douglas Illinois New York Kenneth B. Keating Jacob K. Javits Humphrey Wiliam E. Miller Miller

Five Are Killed in Iowa Highways

Five people die in weekend Iowa traffic crashes raising the 1962 toll. Victims include Mrs. Melvin Nelson and Mrs. Roger Gray both 19 killed in a Manchester one car crash watched by husbands. Des Moines man Duane Bittner 28 dies near Eldora. Florence Den Hartog 44 dies near Sheldon. Wilfred Carew 46 dies in Jones County crash. One Neb. man, Arthur Green 50, is run over by a switch engine at Sioux City after apparently sleeping on the tracks.

United Press International Iowa Melvin Nelson Delaware Roger Gray Duane R. Bittner Des Moines Florence Edith den Hartog Hespers Wilfred Carew Wyoming Arthur Green Winnebago Neb Chicago Hits Bittner Iowa 215 Eldora Gifford den Hartog Sheldon Marigo Sandra Donald Robert Brewster Carew Jones County Larry Shipley Reinbeck Maquoketa Wilfred Jr David

Elect ASCS Committee For Another Term Here

The Washington County ASCS committee was re elected to another term at the county convention held Saturday morning. Howard Lins of Brighton chairman Sam Boyd of Ainsworth vice chairman and David Kleese of Washington were re elected as regular members Edgar Stewart of West Chester was elected first alternate and Robert Marek of Washington was elected second alternate. All community election delegates from 15 townships attended the voting per William Day manager of the local ASCS office. Also the ASCS programs for Washington County were discussed for the coming year.

Howard Lins Brighton Sam Boyd Ainsworth David Kleese Washington Edgar Stewart West Chester Robert Marek William Day ASCS Washington County

Weather Outlook for Iowa Bright and Cool Early Week

Generally fair conditions persist across Iowa through Tuesday with cooler nights. Lows near 47 to 53 and highs 75 to 80. By Wednesday the weather turns more cloudy with showers in the west, followed by cooler temperatures. Five day forecast shows temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below normal through Saturday, with 2 to say inches rainfall from midweek storms.

United Press International Iowa

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American League Miss Sadie Kelawae Iowa Ave Ron Goff R.N Christine Arnold E. J. Vosika G. E. Montgomery Earl Wood Journal Bob Elliott GOP House Ainsworth Churches Bible School Order of the Arrow Camp Arrowhead Agency Conklin Edith Dawson of Bella Mrs. Lee Ascs Committee
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