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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1963

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Pope John XXIII Lays In State At St Peter's Basilica

The Pope's richly robed body was carried from the Vatican to St Peter's Basilica as 100000 mourners watched. Dignitaries and Pope John XXIII's surviving siblings followed the bier while bells tolled and the Julian Choir sang a lament. The pope died Monday night after suffering from a stomach tumor and peritonitis.

Vatican City UPI John XXIII St Peter's Square St Peter's Vatican Palace St Peter St. Peter's Julian Pope John Apostolic Palace St. John Lateran Italy John Antonio Segni Holy See Vatican St. Peter's Square St. Peter's Basilica

Russell Cutkomp Dies at 60 in Columbus Junction

Russell Cutkomp 60, Columbus Junction farmer, died at his home. He was born July 13, 1902 near Columbus Junction to Lewis B. and unnamed mother. Survived by wife Velma Boulton four sons Kenneth Craig Roger Ronald a daughter Florence two siblings and one grandchild. Funeral arrangements pending.

Columbus Junction Russell Cutkomp A.m Stacy Funeral Home Mr. Cutlomp Lewis B. Cutkomp Velma Boulton Columbus Kenneth Craig Roger Ronald Florence Cutkomp Brookfield, Ill Jeff Jennings Chester

Red Cross Learn to Swim Program Enrollment Details

Parents may enroll children in the Washington County American Red Cross Learn to Swim program running June 17 to July 26, 1963. Registration requires delivery to the Red Cross office or mailing the coupon, with classes 45 minutes each morning on assigned days.

Ieee Schesaereest Nereareeet Keaton Ginton ‘Bosharts Red Cross Aowa Washington Washington County American Red Cross Learn TO Swim Washington Municipal Swimming

Hampshire Field Day at Stephens-Greene Farm Saturday

Several hundred people are expected for the 1963 Iowa Hampshire Picnic and Field Day at the Stephens and Greene farm southeast of Ainsworth on Saturday June 8. Hosts are Mr and Mrs Richard Stephens and Mr and Mrs Robert L Greene. The event features swine industry speakers panel registration at 9 30 a m judging at 10 30 a m a family games program and the crowning of the 1963 Town Hampshire Queen.

Iowa Hampshire Stephens and Greene Ainsworth Richard Stephens Robert L. Greene Iowa Hampshire Association Midwest Hampshire Delavan, Ill Vernon Pilger Beardstown, Il

Municipal Band Plans Summer Concert Series In Central Park

Washington's Municipal Band opens its 1963 summer concert series in Central Park at 8 p.m. Wednesday June 5 directed by Dick Ballard. The program includes God Bless America the Berliners We We march Fleur De Lis Overture Oliv I don Amparito Roco Exodus Deep River Rhapsody and selections from The Music Man plus National Anthems and other marches.

Washington Municipal Band Central Park Dick Ballard Fleur-De-Lis Olividon Amparito Roco Henderson Kenny Man Willson Walters Bill Bailey van Auken

YMCA Summer Schedule At Washington Opens With Diverse Activities

The Washington YMCA announces a summer schedule featuring pool and gym activities plus Saturday events. Morning lessons on Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays include beginner and specialized classes such as skin diving. Open gym runs 1 to 5 p.m. on those days, with open swim 4 to 5 p.m. Also Friday open gym 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and family high school and adult swimming 7 to 9 p.m. on three weekly evenings.

Washington YMCA

Expect Decision On Space Flight

In Houston Space Flight chiefs will propose this week that the United States fly one more Mercury orbital mission as an open end flight lasting as long as the astronauts and spacecraft can stay aloft.

Houston UPS Manned Space Flight Chiefs United States

Mystery Men contest photo stars three Washington businessmen

Three well known Washington business men pose as Mystery Men for Ridiculous Day June 6. Cash prizes from the Evening Journal go to correct identifications. Clues note two from the north side and one from the west, with initials B and J. V. one deals in soft goods and shoes, the other in paint.

Washington The Evening Journal Central Park J. V

Ridiculous Day Parade Grows With Over 50 Entries Planned

Harold Jarvis says Ridiculous Day in Washington May 6 1962 will feature more than 30 parade entries with merchants and organizations still registering. The event includes zany costumes and a parade at 1 15 p m around the square plus a carnival rides area in Central Park with other contests and bargain stalls drawing crowds.

Harold Jarvis Washington The Evening Journal KCIL Central Park

Summer Schedule At First Presbyterian Church

A TV series on Home Nursing aired on WMT TV sponsored by the American Red Cross. Follow-up practice sessions will be offered by the local Red Cross. The church summer program begins June 9 with church school at 9 am and worship at 11 am with Dr. James Robertson speaking on June 9 and 16. The schedule runs through August.

Wmt-Tv American Red Cross Red Cross First Presbyterian Church James Robertson

Third Degree Work at Masonic Temple Wednesday Evening

Masons announce Third Degree work at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday at 7 30 p m with members urged to attend and participate.

Masonic

Council approves street widening and Green Meadows subdivision

City council votes to widen two blocks of Second Street from Perdock's Garage to Town Avenue and Iowa Avenue north of Second Street. They also approve Green Meadows subdivision by Jay Brewer west of Washington, not inside city limits, with one home under construction. Routine matters follow.

Second Street Perdock Baptist Church Ith Town Avenue Iowa Avenue Green Meadows Jay Brewer

Missing Northwest Orient Plane Crashes in Gulf of Alaska

A Northwest Orient Airlines charter with 101 aboard is believed to have ditched or crashed in the Gulf of Alaska after a routine altitude change. Debris and personal items were found, with a Coast Guard search continuing aboard six ships and three aircraft. The plane carried 58 service members, 17 Civil Service employees, 20 military dependents, and six crew including Captain Albert F. Olsen and first officer Donald R. Wenger.

Anchorage, Alaska Northwest Orient Airlines Dct McChord Air Force Base Tacoma Wash Elmendorf Royal Canadian Air Force U.S. Coast Guard Graham Island Ketchikan Alaska Coast Guard Sorrell Cmdr Claude W Jenkins Andrew Foss Seattle Chena Albatross Flight 298 Military Air Northwest Orient Air Force Army Navy Albert F. Olsen Sumner Donald R. Wenger Kenneth A. Larson Kirkland Donald K. Schaap Joan V. Morris Patricia Moran

County offers TB tests for residents

Dr. Jay Miller explains tuberculosis can affect anyone and a contact X-ray program is underway led by Mrs. Lorain e Suter to locate infections. A tuberculin skin test precedes X-rays with positive reactions not equaling active disease. nonreactive individuals are urged to visit the State Mobile X-ray Unit for chest imaging.

Jay Miller M.D John Owen Washington County Tuberculosis and Health Association Owen Lorraine Suter R.N

Presbyterian Vacation School Ends on June 7

Presbyterian Vacation School at Marion Avenue and First Presbyterian Churches ends Friday June 7 after its second week. One hundred seven children registered. The theme is The Church with co supervisors Mrs. Robert Huber and Mrs. Dale Caldwell.

Marion Avenue First Presbyterian Robert Huber Dale Caldwell Margaret Tuttle Christian Education Vernon Elgin Veron Witting Robert McFalane Dave Livingston D.W. Gregory Harold Johnson Phillip Yohe Gene Booth William Kleese Claudia Tinnes Linda van Winkle Harold Gamon Wayne Gamon Harvey Holden Donald’ Beye Maynard Reitzler Francis Patton Margaret Larsen Shirley Goema

Lowa Forecast: Scattered Tstorms This Afternoon Into Wednesday

Partly cloudy through Wednesday with scattered showers or thunderstorms late this afternoon or tonight and in east Wednesday morning. Continued warm and humid with tonight's low in the 60s and Wednesday's high in the 80s. Outlook for Thursday is partly cloudy, warm and humid.

East

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