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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1962
Page
3
Rev and Mrs C E Klecknor bid farewell as they return to Des Moines after seven months of interim work. Keota neighbors and friends honored them with a dinner and a potted rose plant. The item also notes visits from relatives and local events surrounding Keota residents.
Mr and Mrs John Schlatter returned home from Donnellson where they stayed at the Don Krehbill home and ran the Krehbill Feed Store while attending the graduation of Kay Krehbill from Denllson High School. Several local residents hosted visitors and attended family events around mid June including showers and visits from relatives in Milford Neb and Washington DC.
Gen Park Chung Hee assumed prime minister duties along with acting president and junta chairman after Song Yo Chang resigned amid currency reform protests. The 28 member junta named Park to fill the vacancy, deeming him the sole suitable candidate. Kim Hyun Chul was appointed head of the economic planning board.
Reports list 12 killed or injured in crashes across Iowa. Mrs Della Mathis of Muscatine reportedly lost control near a bridge abutment. Kron, riding in a car 32 miles south of Turin, was killed. wife Mildred injured. Harth died in a two car collision near Albert City. A Roudabush girl from Brooklyn died in Iowa City hospital after a car collision while visiting relatives.
The Rev. Dennis A. Stutrud and Alan Bergstrom will represent Immanuel Lutheran Church of Washington at the American Lutheran Church district convention from June 25 to 28 at Wartburg College in Waverly. About 700 pastors and lay delegates are expected.
The Supreme Court will review Georgia's county unit election system seen as biasing power toward rural areas. The move comes after a Tennessee reapportionment ruling and a federal panel found the system unconstitutional, delaying the Sept. 12 primary. The Court also ruled on labor and movie industry cases, including restrictions on employer damages from strikes and Hollywood blacklist challenges.
Former Pearl H Warrington served as clerk at the Keota Post Office for several years while her uncle, the late L Elmer Hulse, held the postmaster position.
Emerald Rebekah Lodge met with Noble Grand Mrs. Bob Beck presiding. A Keswick lodge traveling emblem was to be brought to the next meeting. Gerald Wade family sent appreciation cards. An invitation was read for the 53rd annual picnic at Mason City. Audit committee listed Verne Dill Daisy Chambers Anna Valenta. A memorial program was planned for June 20 with Ruth Ginkins Irene Baughman Nina Fitzsimmons Emaline Trier Elizabeth Leitsinger in charge. Past Noble Grands were asked to assemble behind the altar.
The Knights of Columbus held their annual election at the K. C. Hall on Thursday evening electing Grand Knight William Marie Deputy Grand Knight Jim Redlinger Chancellor Leo Marie Recorder Robert Curry Treasurer Ferdinand Marie Advocate John Pacha Warden Nick Gevock Inside Guard Leo Nardy Outside Guard Charles Hess Trustee William Arndt. Delegates to the convention are William Marie and William Arndt with alternates Leo Marie and Nick Gevock.
Actor Edward G. Robinson, 68, was hospitalized after a heart attack in Nairobi Kenya where he was filming a movie. The incident was reported by his butler Frank Hoyle from the actor’s Africa location with wife Jane present and unclear prognosis for days.
Stocks traded above their late morning lows after a morning selloff in New York. Major issues swung mixed with chemicals and autos down, United Aircraft up, and IBM trimming its 16 point loss to 4. The noon Dow average stood at 198.66, down 1.41, with various sectors showing uneven movement.
Chicago grain prices show a range of activity with wheat and corn edging higher on several contracts while oats and soybeans also display gains. Jul wheat holds around 215 while corn July sits near 112 and soybeans advance toward 250, reflecting varied demand and harvest expectations across the market.
On the ninth anniversary of the East German revolt, two Soviet sentries left the wall at dawn. One stood at the Brandenburg Gate and the other atop a border tower. West German officials reported no incidents as East German reinforcements also withdrew.
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