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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1963

Page

7

Oil Mineral Boom Could Spark Imperial Valley Growth

In the Imperial Valley a new era of development may follow irrigation as oil and mineral prospects attract major firms and independent operators. Local estimates and tests point to high gravity oil and potential potash copper silver and other metals beneath the desert floor, with some 20 wells slated for completion this year and major companies holding vast acreage under lease.

EL Centro Cale Juan Bautista de ‘Anza Colorado River Pacific Imperial Valley United States California al van Huisen Sardi Company Redondo Beach van Huisen Michigan Middle East North America Imperial County O'Neill Geothermal Inc Midland Texas Niland Salton Sea American Association For the Advancement of Science

Blind hero saves daughter from drowning in pool

William Schmidt a 29 year old San Gabriel California school teacher who is blind saved his daughter Peggy 3 from drowning in the family pool guided by his wife he located the child at the bottom of the deep end carried her out and revived her with mouth to mouth resuscitation

William Schmidt San Gabriel Calif Peggy

Indian Souvenirs Made in Hong Kong

ANADARKO Okla UPI Tourists in Oklahoma learn Laughing Wolf trading post bead work stamped Made in Hong Kong The Oriental craftsman influences Indian crafts in Oklahoma Ruth Cox president of a $100k tourist attraction notes shops sell authentic and imitations Bead work: $15 real piece versus $10 Hong Kong imitation Eagle feather war bonnets cannot be exported and Japanese imitate with vulture feathers to fool visitors

Anadarko Okla UPI Oklahoma Laughing Wolf's Trading Post Hong Kong Wun Lee Hi Yokohama Broken Arrow Ruth Cox Far East Miss Cox Cox United States

Summer Sleeping Can Be Comfortable

CHICAGO UP I Summer heat can be beaten with simple steps. Close blinds before noon to keep heat out and open windows at night to vent warmth. A lukewarm bath or shower helps relax before bed. Choose cotton sheets and a hair pillow for cooler comfort. A window fan aids cooling if not aimed directly at you.

Chicago UPI Spring Air Co Chicaso

Masters Bridge Championship Showcases Defensive Conventions

In the Masters' Individual Championship, B. Jay peocie faces Holder with North dealer and both sides vulnerable. The bidding proceeds 1, Pass, 2NT, 3, Pass, 3NT Opening lead six of hearts. The article stresses defense relies on partnership cooperation and use of conventional play to reveal declarer's hand. illustrates with queen ace sequences and the importance of signaling and fourth best card leads.

North East South King West South East Ares Syndicate, Inc

Cast of Gunsmoke Remains Close Knit After Nine Years

Hollywood scene recalls Jim Arness Stone and Amanda Blake as a tight trio. The three formed a mutual admiration bond, ad libbed dialogue, and shared humor on set. Stone and Blake became Hollywood millionaires through the show and personal appearances, planning to stay with Gunsmoke for as long as possible.

Hollywood UPS Jim Arne Stone Amanda Kitty Milburn Dee Arness Maxes Snow Milura Dennis Weaver Chester Stone Miss Blake Weaver

TV Highlights Thursday on United Press International

NBC presents The Lively Ones with Charlie Byrd Allan Sherman Vic Damone. Pete Fountain Al Hirt and Santa Monica City College band perform. Kennedy News Conference 3:30 4:00 p.m. CDT. Dr Kildare The Thing Speaks for Itself. Twilight Zone He's Alive. McHale's Navy Washing Machine Charlie. Alcoa Premiere The Long Walk Home. Tonight Elaine Stritch Joe Williams guest with Skitch Henderson Ed McMahon and Johnny Carson away. 10:15 p.m. CDT.

the Lively Ones NBC Charlie Byrd Allan Sherman Vic Damone Pete Fountain al Hirt Santa Monica City College President Kennedy ABC Dr. Kildare CBS Dennis Hooper McHale's Navy McHale Ensign Parker Alcoa Elaine Stritch Joe Williams Skitch Henderson Ed McMahon Johnny Carson

Local News Snippets From Iowa Towns

Mr and Mrs Ted Johnson left Des Moines by plane for Sunnyvale California due to illness in Ben McConville family. McConville died and funeral held yesterday. He survived by mother and eight brothers and four sisters. Marge Swan and Rose Marie Peterson returned from Cedar Falls and Mason after weekend visits to Marilyn Krotz. Peterson heads to Germany for a teaching post. Mr and Mrs Robert Everette and David returned from a two week East trip visiting Mrs Porter Lee in Wellesley MA. stops included New York City Wilmington DE and Washington DC. Marlene Chabal visits Joliet sister Sheila. Mrs Clifford Porter of West Chester entered Mercy Hospital Iowa City. She is in Room 125 and would enjoy hearing from friends.

Ted Johnson Des Moines Sunnyvale Calif Marge Swan Cedar Falls Rose Marie Peterson Mason Marilyn Krotz Pochahontas Miss Peterson Germany Robert Everettes David Porter Lee Wellesley Mass Mr. Lee Skellgas New York City Wilmington Delaware Washington, D.C New England States Clifford Porter West Chester Mercy Hospital Iowa City

ISU Farm Advisor To Visit County

Roger Bruene, adviser in the Farm Operation Curriculum at Iowa State University, will visit Washington County on August 19 to meet newly enrolled Farm Operation freshmen and acquaint them with their home farm operation. He will also meet young men interested in the Winter Quarter Program in Farm Operation, designed for farm boys planning to farm or already involved in farming who can be away from the operation only for a few months.

Roger Bruene Owa State University Washington County Jim Frier Bruene

Winter Quarter Farm Program At Washington County Extension

The winter quarter program covers farm management livestock production field crops soils and farm shop with full college credit available toward a two year certificate or four year degree. Last winter 125 students enrolled and inquiries or farm visits by Mr Bruene should be directed to the Washington County Extension Office near the square.

Bruene Frier Washington County Extension Office

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