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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1962
Page
1
A bustling Ridiculous Day filled Washington's business district with shoppers and spectators. Merchants report a record setting mood as costumes and sales stunts drew long lines, with prizes for best costumes and group entries.
A Har din Illinois boy and a Roswell New Mexico girl tied as co champs of the 35th National Spelling Bee after a 59 word battle. Michael Day 14 and Nettie Crawford 13 earned $1000 prizes plus $100 for a New York weekend, each missing words that ended the contest.
Kennedy farm bill cleared for floor debate next week after the Rules Committee rejected a delay demand. The measure would require grain and wheat producers to choose between strict planting controls or ending price supports and would authorize federal aid to convert farmland to recreational use. Rep. Paul Findley urged a delay to seek Kennedy’s stance on the racial question but received no reply.
In Springfield Massachusetts Edward J. McCormack Jr. accused Ted Kennedy of using 52 postmaster jobs for political ends to aid his bid for the U S Senate nomination. He alleged a meeting in a Boston hotel with federal aides to back Kennedy. Kennedy defended his voting record and both campaigns are backed by Massachusetts political machines.
Washington Future Farmers of America members held their eighth annual spring project tour visiting vocational agriculture students homes. About 50 boys and families attended a picnic in Sunset Park. FFA officers for the coming year were installed and retiring officers named.
A dedicatory service is set for Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington on Sunday June 10 at 2pm. Dr W H Weiblen of Wartburg Seminary will give the dedicatory address with several area pastors also participating. Residents are invited to attend the service and reception at East Washington Street and 13th Avenue.
Mrs Walter Longer of Rural Route 1 Washington earns a B A in elementary education from Parsons College Fairfield. She taught in Sharon township Kalona area and commuted 60 miles daily. Her family includes son Rev Willis Longer and daughter Mrs Bernard Payne with grandchildren Rose Anne and Randy Payne.
Fourteen Washington County 4 H members will attend the first co educational State 4 H Conference in Ames Iowa June 12 to 15 with county presidents Joe Jones and Pat Gerdes of Ainsworth attending a pre conference session June 10 for leadership training and duties. Delegates include Bull Frame Ruth Ann Wulf Linda Warner Dave Davis Ron Marek Tom Murphy Larry Huber Susan Huber Barbara Strum Connie Lewis and others with two additional participants in Personal Appearance and Better Grooming programs. The group is led by Jim Frier and a girls 4 H leader to be announced.
Washington's Airport Club plans a June 16 17 exhibit at the local airport featuring a full size Mercury 7 capsule model and graphic displays about the space program. A flight breakfast will be served Sunday to pilots and crews arriving from the area. National Guard planes are expected on display with additional features possible before June 16.
Ellen Rebecca Fenn of Washington wins first in Agnes V. Flannery poetry contest run by the Iowa Poetry Day Association. Third honorable mention goes to Helen Waters of Denison for Flag and Candled Wreath. Top adult general prize goes to Marcella M. Rossiter of Manly for Sound of Snow.
Under secretary George W. Ball argued that halting aid to Yugoslavia would create a no win scenario in the cold war and weaken pro Western elements. The Senate voted 57 to 24 to remove all assistance to Communist dominated nations from Kennedy's 4.6 billion aid bill amid debate led by Senator Hickenlooper.
Daily Vacation Church School will be held at St. Paul United Church of Christ June 11 through 15 from 9 to 11 30 a m Kindergarten primary and junior boys and girls will attend Junior high age group attends vacation church school at Lake Darling this week in camping activities Teachers include Mrs D A Augustine Mrs Walter Westen and Mrs Maynard Goff kindergarten Mrs Everett Westen Mrs Vernon Feuerhelm and Mrs Lloyd Miller primary Mrs Edward Zieglowsky Mrs Marion Miller and Mrs Wayne Witthoft junior High school helpers are Janet Canady Donna Lee Miller Diane Miller and Mary Ellen Landau Junior high age boys and girls are invited to assist with the younger classes The congregation is invited to an open house to be held Friday June 15 at the church.
Prairie Flower Baptist Church hosts a daily vacation Bible school from June 11 to 22, 9 to 11 30 a m. with the theme Patriots for Christ. Teachers include Mrs Charles Hawkins Mrs Robert Beranek and others. Rev Charles Hawkins directs. Sera Knupp is pianist. Closing program is Sunday June 24 at 7 30 p m. Children ages three through ninth grade invited.
Judges named prize winners in the Ridiculous Day parade this afternoon. Group entries honored 1M & R Root Beer, 2 Duncan's Store for Women, 3 Tastee Freeze. Individual costumes awarded to Robert Everetts, a Boy Janitor from Ross Motors, and Dick Giardino of Falk Clothing.
Mrs Max Waterhouse of Washington R R 1 won the $75 grand prize in this week’s Whos Who contest by correctly identifying Mrs Lester Luckenbill and solving all sixteen clues. Bill Wessler won $5 consolation for fourteen clues. A new contest offers $30 with no winner for three weeks.
Sunday morning services at St Paul United Church of Christ will begin one hour earlier starting Sunday June 11 and continuing through the summer months. Sunday school will be at 9 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. during this period.
The GOP releases a seven page policy statement accusing the Kennedy administration of leadership bankruptcy in foreign affairs and failing to curb spending. It calls for tax reform, a balanced budget, and selective federal aid for education, with a focus on defeating communism domestically. It critiques the New Frontier for rising federal spending and unemployment.
Missing since last fall, Red-haired Mrs. Andrew Smith 45 vanished after a settlement from an insurance claim. Her stepson Gayne Gilbert Smith, 24, is jailed in Keokuk County charged with killing five McBeth family members. Authorities seek her safety as a missing persons file is reopened.
The Washington County Historical Society announces a Sunday June 24 tour of northwest county historic sites led by president Charles Hotle. A 6:30 p.m. three county picnic at the Coppock church yard invites residents and Henry and Jefferson County groups, with attendees bringing their own food.
Vacation Bible school enrollment at Immanuel Lutheran rises to 66 children. The program centers on the Apostles Creed and scriptural studies with teachers including Mrs Don Hayes, Mrs Bill Matson, Mrs Ervin Simmering, Mrs Arvid Oliver, Mrs Roger Alliman, Mrs Jim Gallagher, Mrs Alan Bergstrom and Pastor Stutrud assisted by Pat Worley, Bonnie Snider, and Janice Thies.
United Press International reports cloudy and cooler conditions in Iowa through Friday with occasional showers and thunderstorms tonight and Friday. Tonight’s lows near 60 with highs around 70 Friday. little change expected Saturday.
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