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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1963

Page

7

Demonstrations Build Across Southern Cities This Weekend

United Press International notes anti segregation leaders plan further weekend protests in at least two southern cities as a Dixie governor weighs northern arguments. In Philadelphia Negro spokesmen and contractors reach an agreement ending protests that led to clashes with police. Justice Department works on civil rights legislation Kennedy expected to propose to Congress. In New York World Council of Churches urges integration as a restaurant chain president aids pleas. Police in Mississippi arrest 421 demonstrators, mostly students, for parading without a permit. A Florida court frees 220 students from contempt charges tied to picketing. Wallace faces marshals over subpoenas. police form a human chain around him in Montgomery. Police stabbed and picket clashes occur at Philadelphia school sites. NAACP and unions announce hiring of five Negro workers and a mediation committee. Senate Judiciary Committee to resume civil rights hearings. In Sacramento whites and Negroes protest housing action. Memphis judge to hear federal case on integration and Georgia grads receive diplomas.

Dixie Mason-Dixon Philadelp Washington Justice Department Kennedy Congress West New York World Council of Churches Sacason Miss Tallahassee Fla Charve Fainst G Wallace University of Alabama Wallace Philadel Justice Senate Judiciary Committee Sacramento Calif State Capitol Memphis Tenn Athens University of Georgia

Services Sunday For Wayland Men

Missouri memorial day services set for two Wayland men killed in an automobile accident. David Neff 29 will be buried at Cottonwood Cemetery after a Wayland Mennonite Church service at 1 p.m. Clarice Roth Jr. will be honored at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church at 3 p.m. Burial follows at Sugar Creek Cemetery. Zehr Funeral Home of Wayland handles arrangements.

Wayland Missouri Sugar Creek Zehr Funeral Home

Merwin Swanson Heads to European Study Tour

Merwin Swanson a student at State College of Town is among 37 travelers in a summer study tour of Europe sponsored by the State College of Iowa social sciences department. The trip includes four weeks of courses at Oxford and Vienna, extensive continental travel, led by Dr. George Poage and Dr. Donald Whitnah. The group departs June 11 from SCI for Montreal to board the Empress of Europe.

Ton State College of Town Europe State College of Iowa Social Sciences Department Merwin Marion Swanson Washington Raduate Oxford University England University of Vienna Austria SCI George Poage Donald Whitnah The State College Montreal Canada

4-H Youths Leave For Washington D C

Four hundred seventeen members and three chaperones from Washington County depart by chartered bus for a Washington D C 4-H short course. The trip supports citizenship development with addresses, ceremonies, and discussions planned at the National 4-H Center amid visits with peer groups from several states.

Washington County Act 41 Colorado Kentucky Ilinois Missouri West Virginia National 444 Center Washington D.C Iny Chase Maryland Washington, D.C Washington Iowa Bill Frame Mie Wood Ainsworth Steve Whisler Joe Jones Gary L. Shebeck Willard Larsen Barbara Guy Claudia Tines Alice Lance Vaughn Rinner Craig Conklin Pat Bell Dick Stoutner Deanna Statler Karla Romoser Keota Terry Mangold Diana Reif West Chester Larry Huber John Huber An Huber Wellman Ardell Dean Gerot Eddie Gerot Jean Sojka Riverside Corpman Judi Hunter Orie Wulf Jul Brighton Chaperones Gary Murphy Ka Jonaates Charles Davison Wayland Merritt Canady County Extension

National Bank Buys Building for Future Bank Rooms

The National Bank of Washington announced it has purchased the bank building at the northeast corner of the square from Mrs. Willa Freshwaters. The bank plans complete remodeling of the banking rooms soon and notes that Hotel Washington and Bud Bosman’s barber shop are also housed in the building.

The National Bank of Washington Today Willa Freshwaters National Bank Washington Bud Bosman

St James Students Mark End of School Term Events

St James students at Washington grade marked the close of term with Mass attended by the graduating class and mothers, a breakfast at the Captain's Table, and a school picnic at Sunset Park and on school grounds. Honors were awarded to many students on the final day, listing names across multiple grades.

Sudents St. James School Washington Sunset Park

Area Students Will Receive Degrees At University Friday

A number of students from this area will receive degrees from State University of Iowa Friday morning during spring commencement. Honors graduates include Sidney Coon of Ainsworth and John Cochran of Washington.

Graveside rites for Clinton Geil in Sorden Cemetery

Graveside services were held for Clinton W Geil 68 at Sorden Cemetery near Webster with Rev Donald Van Warren presiding. Geil died May 19 in a San Anaconda Montana hospital after a six month illness. cremation followed and ashes buried today. He is survived by his widow Mary Bayliss of Keota, and sisters in law Mrs Alice Mills of Keota and Miss Emily Bayliss of Washington. Married in 1919, the couple lived in Keota and Washington before moving to Montana in 1926 where he worked as an automobile mechanic for 40 years.

Keota Clinton W. Geil Anaconda Mont Sorden Webster Donald van Warren Powell Geil San Anaconda Mary Bayliss Alice Mills Keola Emily Bayliss Washington Montana

Weather outlook from United Press Internationa

Partly cloudy to tonight and Sunday with little temperature change. Lows 10 to 62, highs Sunday 5 to 82. Monday will be partly cloudy and mild with a chance of afternoon or evening showers or thunderstorms.

United Press Internation Towa

Mystery Men Contest Seeks Identification of Three Washington Businessmen

The Evening Journal announces a Mystery Men contest tied to a June 6 fundraiser in Central Park. Cash prizes reward correct identifications of three prominent Washington businessmen pictured in a “Ridiculous Day” photo. First prize S1.50, second S5, third S10, with daily updates as names are revealed.

Washington The Evening Journal Central Park

Pope John XXIII Regains Consciousness In Vatican Crisis

Pope John XXIII, gravely ill in the Vatican, briefly regained consciousness for a second time as doctors gave pain killing injections. He slipped back toward coma, with Vatican officials and clergy present in his bedroom and St Peter's Square filled with mourners praying.

Vatican City Upl John XXII Vatican Holy Father McE Vatican Palace Amleto Cardinal Cicognant Fernando Cardinal Cento Msgr Angelo Dellacqua Vatican Secretariat of State Alfredo Cavagna St. Peter's Square Vatican Radio Antonio Gasbarrini

Three Wheat Bills Pressed by States in Pivot After Referendum

Mounting pressure from wheat states yields three legislative proposals to handle wheat price and supply after a farm referendum defeat. Bills aim at 1964 and future crops, with uncertain chance of passage this year. Farm Bureau supports the strongest measure to replace current feed grain and wheat laws.

Washington UPI Senate Congress American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Karl E. Mundt

Marion Avenue Church Sunday services moved up

Sunday morning services at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church will start one hour earlier through the summer. Sunday school begins at 9 and worship at 10 a.m. Tomorrow's emphasis will be on Pentecost.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Harting

Local Students to be Honored at SUI Commencement

Iowa and area students will be honored at the spring Commencement Program. Riehl and Melvin Widher, engineering freshmen, receive Fred Stebler Scholarship. Washington Kent Klopfenstein, accounting senior, Murray Scholarship. Geor Lowry, liberal arts junior, Summer internship in advertising with LW Ramsey Co. Wayland John Graber, liberal arts senior, Johnson Memorial Prize. Briggs Award honors the highest four year GPA.

Johnson Memorial Prize Liberal Arts Briggs

West Chester Alumni Banquet Set for June 8

West Chester High School alumni plan a banquet on Saturday June 8 at 6 30 p m in the school dining hall. A program featuring Musical Gals is planned and reservations are due by June 4. Mrs Vera Foriash is this year’s Alumni Association president.

West Chester Vera Foriash

Municipal Pool To Open on Wednesday

The Washington municipal swimming pool will not open until Wednesday evening after a two day delay. Harold Stevens reports the pool is painted and must fill with water. Lifeguards include Eddie Weeks and others. family night begins June 10 with a one dollar family admission.

Washington Harold Stevens Stevens Tom Brown Eddie Weeks Mike Steele Cheryl Anderson Dan Coon Tim Dougal Doy Me- Ave Grant Humston Uunder

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