Washington County History Tour heads north Sunday
A caravan of car owners seeking local history will depart Central Park Washington Sunday June 23 at 1 30 pm on the fourth annual History Society tour. The route covers Richmond English River Bunker Hill dam Middleburg St Vincent’s Cemetery Riverval River and Yatton site churches northeast of Washington Locust Grove Cemetery before returning. Edna Jones chairs the event with Frank Patterson and F W Schoeneeben among speakers.
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Brothers Injured In Pick Up Crash Near Wellman
19 year old Reotaman Waterhouse and his younger brother were injured when their pickup crossed into the opposite lane and struck a cement bridge abutment on highway 81 south of Wellman. Reotaman suffered facial, leg and arm lacerations and was hospitalized. four year old David L. Waterhouse had a severe head laceration but was released later. The driver, James Waterhouse, reportedly fell asleep before the collision which wrecked the truck and damaged the bridge about $2000.
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Watermelons and baseballs found in pool vandalism
Red Cross swim classes at the Washington pool were delayed as officials fished about 30 watermelons and 40 baseballs from the water. Manager Harold Stevens said the fruit came from Hy-Vee and the balls from the batting cage at Coolcrest. Police search for vandals ongoing with no serious damage reported.
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Jarvis Appliance Plans 20th Anniversary Appreciation
Jarvis Appliance will observe its 20th anniversary with an appreciation event on Friday and Saturday this week. Harold Jarvis bought into a Hollered gas business in 1936, expanded to his South Marion Avenue store, now offering seven services and a Thermogas operation. The article lists family and staff members involved and notes more details appear in today’s Evening Journal.
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Keith Augustine
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Oren Jarvis
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Dunwoody Institute
Minneapolis
Evening Journal
Tom Eddy to Direct Two Band Concerts
Tom Eddy will serve as test conductor for the Washington Municipal Band for two weeks. He will direct concerts in Central Park on the evenings of June 19 and June 26 while Dick Sallard, the regular conductor, is on vacation.
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Woman defies tavern court over speeding fine
Mrs. Katie Johnson, 52, refuses to enter a Goodfellow Terrace Traffic Court held in a tavern to contest a 30 in a 20 mph speeding ticket. She cites faith against alcohol and warns authorities she will pay only if ruled in a legitimate court.
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Plan Petitions to Ask Liquor Vote in Washington County
Washington Ministerial Association plans a July push to circulate petitions for a liquor by the drink referendum in Washington County. Ministers and lay leaders meet Monday at 8 pm at the Washington YMCA to organize signature gathering, with petitions needing 25 percent of county votes from the last general election.
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Two Soviet Fliers End Space Trip
The first man and woman space team returned to earth with Valentina Tereshkova landing first. Valery Bykovsky followed about two hours later, completing nearly five days in orbit and setting distance records as Tass reported. Both landed northeast of Karaganda, Kazakhstan, and were in good health amid official celebrations plans in Moscow.
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Mrs Ida M Miller Dies Today in Kalona
Mrs Ida M Miller 81 died after a several months illness in Kalona. Born November 15, 1881 in Inman Kansas to Jacob D and Susannah Swartzendruber Yoder she lived in Kalona since marrying Jacob J Miller who died in March 1958. Survivors include two sons Raymond Kalona and Dale Ford Os ford Pa two daughters Mrs Hochstedler and Anna Mae Kalona twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Approve Highway 81 Project at Wellman
The Bureau of Public Roads approved a Wellman public hearing on March 28 for widening and modernizing Iowa 81 south of town. The 18 foot pavement will be widened to 20 feet and resurfaced with work on the east side. Bridge over Smith Creek will be widened and curves flattened at an estimated cost of 140000 dollars. Construction is slated for 1964 under Highway Commission standards. Traffic in 1984 is projected between 1630 and 2450 vehicles.
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Cardinals Ready To Choose Pope In Secret Conclave
Vatican cardinals held Mass and final consultations before entering a sealed conclave at the Apostolic Palace. They will elect Pope John XXIII's successor, with actual ballots not beginning until Thursday morning, as they sequester in their cells and prepare for the pivotal vote shaping church reforms and unity.
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Home Nursing Class Sessions Planned
The Washington County Red Cross will hold home nursing practice sessions after film No 6 in the TV series. One session Thursday runs from ? to 4 p.m. in 100F Hall with instructor Mrs. Clarence C Goemaath. A second Friday session from 7 to 9 p.m. will have instructor Mrs. Gaylen Patterson.
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Clarence C. Goemaath
Gaylen Patterson
Hultman Clarifies Dry County Voting Effects on July 4 Law
Atty. Gen. Evan L. Hultman ruled that under the new liquor by the drink law counties are wet unless voters enact a dry referendum. Petitions for such elections cannot start before July 4, requiring 6 to 7 weeks for campaigning and election setup. Cities may issue licenses in the interim, with final outcomes hinging on post effective date actions and possible advisory straw votes.
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Tiros Satellite Placed in Orbit by Delta Rocket
CAPE CANAVERAL AMERICA S seventh TIROS weather satellite rode into orbit on a three stage Delta rocket delivering good quality photographs on first test. The 2 pound hatbox shaped satellite orbits every 97 minutes at 386 to 403 miles and will monitor tropical storms over the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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Weather Iowa partly cloudy with light showers possible
Partly cloudy weather continues in Iowa through Thursday with a few light showers in the north tonight. Temperatures vary little with lows around 55 north to 62 south and highs near 80 Thursday. Friday looks partly cloudy with scattered afternoon or evening thunder showers. The five day outlook shows temperatures averaging slightly above normal in the north and near normal in the south, with normal lows in the 30s to 60s and highs in the 80s. Rainfall averages about 2 inches north and 1/2 inch south amid alternating showers and thunderstorms.
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Kennedy appeals for end of demonstrations in civil rights push
President Kennedy urged Congress to enact a sweeping civil rights program and to halt racial demonstrations while the measures are under consideration. He warned that continued disunity and violence will harm national standing and security and asked for extended session if needed to pass the package. The plan includes federal funds cuts for discriminatory programs, school integration suits, expanded job training, and a new community relations service.
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