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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1960
Page
1
Three local men, grown from three boys spotlighted in a Ridiculous Day contest, are sought by Washington Evening Journal readers. Clues indicate two run their own firms, one manages a local establishment. two are square-district businessmen, one a student athlete past. Initials W L C M R E T A D.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller after a White House breakfast with President Eisenhower said Nixon likely would win the Republican presidential nomination. Rockefeller, a possible draft, rushed to a noon meeting with the state GOP executives and planned a statement after. He noted Eisenhower would go to Japan and avoided endorsing Nixon.
St Paul United Church announces its Daily Vacation Church School from June 15 to 17 with the theme The Church in Todays World. Junior High sessions run 9 to 2 led by Rev Ralph Wedeking and Mrs Maynard Goff Jr while other classes meet 9 to 11 30 with lists of teachers for Juniors Primary and Kindergarten and supervision by Mrs Everett Weston and Mrs Edward Miller.
Washingtons old city dump south of Woodlawn Cemetery will close tonight. People must use the new sanitary landfill south of Washington on Coppock road between Red Brick School and the road’s east side. Hours are 7 am to 5 pm Monday to Saturday and 7 am to 11 30 am Sunday. Richland voters narrowly rejected Keokuk County conservation board and approved fire fighting equipment purchase in primary. Township trustees chosen: William Gillham Ollie John Singleton Richland Harold Fagans Richland.
Federal funds under the National Defense Education Act will cover half the $2 437.20 cost for new science equipment at Lincoln and Stewart elementary schools to strengthen science curriculum and support superior students. Edward Hutchcroft said federal approval was received and teachers will pursue summer courses to maximize use of the gear.
Washington Y's Men discussed community planning to attract new industries at their Tuesday gathering. Vernon Price of Iowa Southern Utilities spoke, introducing a film on planning for industry. Claude Woods Joe Green and Ralph Martin attended, with Richard McCleery slated to speak at the next ladies night program.
At a Geneva disarmament conference UK Minister David Ormsby-Gore warned that unsupervised nuclear disarmament would be a false illusion and could spark war within a year. Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marian Naszkowski endorsed Khrushchev’s plan, stressing that nuclear states must not share know how with others.
In Washington the Senate moves to a House Senate conference to harmonize education bills. A $1.3 billion four year school construction program faces differences with a $1.8 billion Senate plan for teacher salaries and new schools. The defense bill adds 285 million for the B70 bomber program. The minimum wage bill would exclude about 345,000 laundry workers 80,000 tipped restaurant hotel staff and 36,000 theater workers from coverage.
Principal Jesse Linch announces the Washington Junior High honor roll for the second semester. Seventh Grade lists include Jeanne Alison, Dennis Coon, Ronnie Gregory, Barbara Grim, Richard Holden, Trudy Hysell, Jim Mallory, Susan Roth, Barbara Stetler, Avis Widmer, and more across five rooms. Eighth Grade entries feature students such as Richard Bordwell, Sandra Knepp, Carla Lemke, Pamela Robertson, Judy Thompson, Margaret Wilson, and others across five rooms and Gloria Wolf.
Washington will stage the Ridiculous Day parade at 2 p m CDT with crowds expected in downtown. Merchants offer Ridiculous bargains as business people wear costumes. prizes and a Mystery Men drawing will follow the parade led by Beatsville Bums and a local musician from a renowned group.
Plans for the Camp Fire Girls YWCA summer camp at Lake Darling Youth Center are set for July 24 to 30. Board co chairs include Mrs Howard Waddell and Mrs T J Berdo with activities such as horseback riding swimming fishing archery wood lore photography sketching square dancing and stunt night. Ages eight through junior high may attend with a $14 fee of which $4 is due with registration. Registration at the YWCA by June 17. camp limited to 90 girls.
In California Nixon supporters claim a popular win while Democratic Gov. Ed Brown disputes the results amid a large Democratic majority. New York reform candidates backed by Lehman and Eleanor Roosevelt defeated incumbents, weakening Tammany Hall leader Carmine De Sapio's influence for the convention. Mississippi approves a right to work amendment as Eastland and others win reelection. Alabama Democrats choose six of eleven electoral votes in a state rights slate.
A Bomarc 99-A ground to air missile caught fire in a concrete shelter east of McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey. The blaze, confined to the shelter, produced limited radiation but no public danger or casualties. Air Force officials stressed no nuclear explosion and no lasting health risk. Fire was extinguished in about 45 minutes with water.
Organizing for the CROP solicitation in Washington County occurred at a Christian Church meeting led by Richard Staples of Des Moines. He reported from national director Albert Farmer recently in Hong Kong noting wide hardship. County leaders and volunteers across townships accepted duties to expand CROP, with food aid via Church World Service Lutheran World Relief and Catholic Relief Service.
Mae Snyder, 80, Kalona telephone switchboard operator for nearly 40 years, died Tuesday evening at Restopia in Columbus Junction. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm in United Christian and Baptist Church with Rev. Herman Rice officiating. burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery. Born September 15, 1879 in Washington County, she lived in Kalona most of her life and was active in church and fraternal groups. Survived by three sisters Velma Way, O L Rogers, C F Kauffman. one brother Willer. preceded by three brothers and two sisters.
Washington County 4 H invites members age 13 and under to register for the Lake Darling camp June 20 23. Applications available at the county extension office must be filed by June 13. The program includes recreation crafts hikes camp fires vespers and outdoor cookery.
The Post Office Department unveiled a new Metro Plan to provide overnight mail service across 34 eastern Iowa counties covering 20 000 square miles. The system uses fast delivery trucks and six sectional centers to ensure next day first class mail for over one million people.
Considerable cloudiness tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the west and spread across most of the state Thursday. Locally warmer overnight in the central and eastern regions with low 50s to 60s. Thursday highs mid 70s with little change. Friday mostly cloudy west with more showers and storms, cooler in the east.
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