Austrian tourism turns east in record travel surge
Vienna reports a dramatic shift as up to 400000 Austrians planned to visit Eastern Europe this summer. Travel officials cite lower visa barriers, bargain two week Black Sea packages, and easier driving conditions as key factors, with Hungary Czechoslovakia Bulgaria and Romania all expecting increased Austrian visitors. Some remain hesitant about East Germany despite propaganda push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry Wimmer
United Press Internation
Vienna
UPI
Europe
Rts
Karl Dexingr
State
Black Sea
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Bulgaria
Romania
East Germany
Leipzig
Dresden
Baltic Sea
Walter Ulbrichts
Eighth graders visit Des Moines trip Keota May 27
Eighth grade graduates from St. Marys traveled to Des Moines Tuesday with Father Kempker. They visited the Capitol and Historical Building then enjoyed Riverview Park with dinner and rides. Parents and three sisters accompanied, providing transport and supervision.
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John P. Klein
Bob Flynn
Cyril Greiner
Leonard Bayliss
Gene Monaghan
Ruth Walker
Hopewell Sewing Club
Keota Park
Rita Vogel
Crawfordsville Eighth Grade Graduation Highlights 1964
Crawfordsville May 28. The 1964 eighth grade graduates showcased motto Less Than Our Best is Failure. Rose and White decor adorned the stage while white rose corsages and boutonnieres honored graduates and dignitaries. The Junior High Chorus led the processional, Rev Tom Hotle gave the benediction, the Creation March resounded, and Rev Clyde Erwin of Olds spoke. Diplomas were presented by Principal Robert Wayman, who announced honor students including co valedictorians Suzette Graber and La Marr Widmer with 1.086 GPA, followed by Leonard Hesseltine Kathy Madden Richard Rodgers Galen Howsare and Diana Hesseltine. Jubilant scenes as graduates received congratulations from relatives and friends.
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Crawfordsville
Tom Hotle
Crass
Clyde Erwin
Olds
Wilma McAllister
Robert Wayman
Wayman
Suzette Graber
LaMarr Widmer
Leonard Hesseltine
Kathy Madden
Richard Rodgers
Galen Howsare
Diana Hesseltine
Hotle
Friends Square Circle Club
Wayne Williams
The
Square Circle Club
Scott Edgar
Beverly Sue
Brenda Lou Lorack
Howell Davis
Marshal Rose
Earl Walker
Robert Howell
Gerald Howell
James Edgar
Don Wood
John Hamil
Silas Finke, Jr
Riverside hostess hosts Senior Ladies Needleclub gathering
Mrs. A. E. Schnoebelen entertained the Riverside Senior Ladies Needleclub at her home on Wednesday. Members included Mrs. Veggy, Kron, Cress, Gerot, Novy, Ingram, Heitzman, and O Loughlin with invited guests Mrs. Rath and Mrs. Schnoebelen assisting. Visitors included Mrs. Dorothy Rhodes from Des Moines and Dale Mottet visiting Leona Mottet. Dale plans summer courses at USU. Mr. and Mrs. Don Dutler moved to a new home in town.
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Riverside
A. E. Schnoebelen
John Veggy
Fred Kron
Harold Cress
Oscar Gerot
Albert Novy
Kate Ingram
Irma Heitzman
Ola O'Loughlin
Clara Rath
F. W Schnoebelen
Fort families host Knoxville guests in Wayland area
Fort families and relatives gathered at the Bill Fort home in Knoxville for a Sunday visit. The report also notes Roy Davison’s heart attack at home and his gradual recovery, plus obituaries and several community and church activities across nearby towns.
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Wayland
Emil Fort
Ronnie
George Fort
Jim Fort
Bill Fort
Knoxville
Roy Davison
Harold Rixe
Bennett
Iowa
Herman Bennett
the Peace Church
Paul Rainier
Adrian
Mich
Frank Magdefrau
Willis Magdeau
Belle Plaine
Janet Magdefray
Max McGuire
Henry County
Willis Hildebrand
Legion
West Point
Paul Renne
Mildred
Belleville
Renno
Rev
Robert Hartzler
Hesston
Kansas
Hartzler
Hesston College
Rennos
Harry
Richard Steele
Des Moines
Laurence Henss
Wayne McNeeleys
New London
Dick Summerfield
Stanley Meyer
Mt. Pleasant
Sugar Creek
Ray Wyse
Elon Boshart
Duncan wins two events in U S track meet
Clyde Duncan of Des Moines North capped his high school career by winning the 220 and 100 in fast times and anchored the victorious junior mile relay squad at the U S Track and Field Federation championships in Des Moines Memorial Day. His 47.8 anchor helped the mile relay set a nine time record.
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Des Moines
UPI
Clyde Duncan
Des Moines North
Duncan
Steve Goldston
Town
Charles Winkenwerder
Drake Frosh
Player wins Indianapolis Festival Open in tight finish
Gary Player, once Masters champion from South Africa, won the Indianapolis Festival Open in a final round four under par 67 for a 72 hole 273 total. He earned 12000 dollars and moved to fourth on the money list with 29000, one stroke ahead of Doug Sanders and Art Wall. George Bayer faded to 275. Jack Nicklaus finished 280 in a crowded, tied field. Accidents cost Americans 15.5 billion dollars last year per American Mutual Liability Co Institute for Safer Living.
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Indianapolis
Ind
UPI
South Africa
Doug Sanders
Art Wall
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Billy Casper
George Bayer
Cliff Brown
Don Whitt
Casper
Nicklaus
Doug Ford
Wakefield, Mass
American Mutual Liability Co
Institute For Safer Living
Foyt wins Indy 500 as tragedy shadows May race
A J Foyt won his second Indianapolis 500 amid a stormy controversy and record May, as Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald died in a fiery crash. Bobby Unser and Ronnie Duman were injured, Par nelli Jones burned. USAC debates fuel choice as investigators probe the crash and a large purse is paid at victory dinner.
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Indianapolis, Inc
UPI
A. J. Foyt
Speedway
Eddie Sachs
Dave MacDonald
Bobby Unser
Ronnie Duman
Parnelli Jones
Foyt
Jones
Texas
U. S Auto Club
Andy Granatelli
Novi
Ger
USAC
MacDonald
Sachs
Johnny Rutherford
Chuck Stevenson
Norm Hall
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Boyd Sanders
Washington Oil Company
Washington
Liveseee
Ward Neil
Reed Moore
Jim
Highland Community High School
Ainsworth
Moore
Austin Moore
Bill
Lynnda
LaPorte City
Jack Moore
Peggy
Jackie
John
Leroy Bain
Roger
Will Shalla
Nora Ebner
Silas Finke
Cheryl Jensings
Clarence Hering
Connie Hering
Bloomfield
Kenneth Beenblossom
West Burlington
Washington Concrete CO
12Th St
Rock Island
Mrs. Marge Lucky
Fort
Ivan Wyse
Vernon Gerig
Levi Roth
Raymond Wenger
Lily Stauffer
Minnie Kempf
Clair Boshart
Nelle Witmer
Jerry
Osceola
Sam C. Wittmer
Lydia Krabill
Ezra Wittmer
C Wittmer
Noah Wittmer
Vernon Wyse
Kan
Kathryn
Richard Lee
T and
KDX
Jacob Rensberger
Lloyd Rensberger
West Union Mennonite
Wellman
Rensberger
Farm Service CO
U. S
Gary Hollingsworth
Gary Richards
Towa
Jay Prichard
State College of
Bill Dressel
Cornell
Norm Johnston
Towa State
Win Cox
Rick Meyer
Buena Vista
Gary Player
Newton Whetstine
Philgas
Philco
Sylvania
Una Gordon
Cash Peoples Savings Bank
Rodger Ward
Ford
Ray McMahon
McMahon
Federal Land Bank
Gof
Federal Land Bank Assn
V. M. Boshart
Mgr
Gerald Lehman
Feldman
Rock Bottom
PrIces F. C
B. Nixon
New Washington Mill
North 12Th
Nixon & Company
Sioux City
Omaha
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