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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1963

Page

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Hughes Stands Pat Dares Challenge To Appointments

Governor Hughes challenged any Iowa Highway Commissioners whose terms expire June 39 to block Robert Barry taking office on July 1. He said Barry is his appointee and will sit on the commission, leaving open who replaces whom as terms and confirmations shake out amid a complex Senate maneuver and interim appointments.

Des Moines UPI Harold A. Hughes Iowa Highway Robert Barry Danbury Barry Hughes Commission Atty Evan L. Hultman Corbin Crawford Ainsworth Senate General Assembly Crawford Board of Control Walter Conway D-Muscatine Muscatine Highway Commission Robert Keir Spencer William Nicholas Clear Lake Joe S. Stong Keosauqua

Third Generation Wed by Dr Yard in Washington

Louise De Saix and Richard Anderson of Sioux Falls married in Washington on Saturday afternoon. Dr Yard presided, marking the bride as the third generation of a family routinely wed by the elderly minister. The couple drove 400 miles for the ceremony. The event drew family from Sioux Falls and Oxford, with a dinner at Captain's Table afterward.

W. R. Yard Eft Washington Louise E Saix Richard ©. Anderson Sioux Falls South Dakota Dr. Yard Journal Bob Elliot Louise de Saix Richard Anderson WR. Yard

Mrs Nellie Balderson Bishop Dies Here At 77

Mrs Nellie Balderson Bishop 77 of 615 East Washington Street died today June 24 1963 at Washington County Hospital after several weeks illness Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev Lloyd in charge Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton She was born September 28 1885 in Jefferson County daughter of Asa D and Sarah Mallams Roberts She lived in the area since 1950 and was a Methodist 50 year Rebekah Lodge member and 50 year Royal Neighbor She is survived by a daughter in law Mrs W R Benson and two grandchildren all of New Mexico three Bishop grandchildren Edna Bishop Cole Helen Bishop Rathmel and Donald Bishop and a brother Ralph Roberts of Sasina Iowa.

Nellie Balderson Bishop Washington Street Washington County Hospital Sherman-Eden Lloyd Ia Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton Bishop Nellie Roberts Jefferson County Asa D Sarah Mallams Roberts John B. Benson Robert C. Balderson Harry Bishop Washington Methodist Church Rebekah Lodge Royal Neighbors

Eugene Snider Dies in Fairfield Hospital

Eugene Snider a farmer from the Fairfield area died Saturday June 1963 at Fairfield Hospital. The funeral is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Weston Behner Funeral Home Fairfield with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Washington. He was born October 28 1905 in Washington. Survivors include his wife Marguerite Brohm a son Dale in the Air Force Texas and three daughters Kay Ruth Ann and Mary Bell all at home plus two brothers Arthur New Lenox Illinois and Walter Cedar Rapids four sisters Mrs Florence Bend Washington Mrs Hare Hicks and Mrs Francine Barder of Peoria Illinois and Mrs Alice Tample Minot North Dakota.

Eugene Snider Myton Fairfield Hospital Weston-Behner Fairfield Elm Grove Washington Snider Fairfields W.H Mary Belle Jarrard Snider Marguerite Brohm Dale Air Force Texas Kay Ruth Ann Mary Bell Arthur New Lenox Til Walter Cedar Rapids Florence Bend Hareicks Francine Barder Peoria Alice Mple Minot North Dakota

YMCA Chicago trip registration for boys

Boys planning the YMCA sponsored Chicago trip must register and pay a 3 dollar fee to confirm their spot. The total cost is 11 dollars, leaving Washington Saturday morning for Chicago to view a White Sox Tigers game, tour the Prudential Building, Williams Chapel, and Chicago museums before returning Sunday.

Oys YMCA Chicago SII Washington Wic Sox Detroit Tigers Prudential Building George Willams Chapel The

Pope Paul VI vows no interference in state affairs

In a six minute address to about 50 nations, Pope Paul VI promised the Vatican will not intervene in temporal matters, pledging to pursue world peace on truth justice love and liberty. He said the Holy See is honored by diplomatic presence and noted US relations were absent.

Vatican City Holy See John XXIII Representatives of Nations United States Lyndon B. Johnson Trepontiff Knedy Pope Paul Rome Christ

Funeral at Richland for Ella May Brolliar

Ella May Brolliar 92 died Sunday at Faye's Rest Home Ollie. Services at Gould's Funeral Home Richland with Richland Friends pastor John E McCracken in charge. Burial in Highland Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. Howard Morrow seven grandchildren nineteen great grandchildren two great great grandsons one son and one daughter. three brothers preceded her in death. She was longtime Order of Eastern Star member.

Richland Ella May Broliar Faye Ollie Gould Richland Friends John E. McCracken Highland Howard Morrow Brolliar Order of Eastern Star

Two Weekend Fatalities Reported by United Press

Weekend accidents left two dead in Iowa and Illinois. Victor Martin age 68 of Mustine died in Illinois after a car went out of control while the driver, Robert L. Wren, 39, was charged with driving while intoxicated. Iowa victim Mrs. Jessie Marie Kotscher, 53 of Hudson died in a three car crash on US 18 between Waterloo and La Porte City. Robert Adney, 24, of West Union drowned at Lake Oelwein while attempting to swim across with 13 year old Robert Boleyn, who survived and witnessed Adney pulled toward a dam in a dangerous current. The Illinois crash also raised the state highway toll for 1963 to 250 with 24 more than through June 23.

United Press Information Ilinois Illinois Victor Martin Mustine Robert L. Wren Iowa Highway Jessie Marie, Kotscher Hudson US. 18 Waterloo la Porte City Robert Adney West Union Lake Oelwein Oelwein Robert Boleyn Adeny Boleyn Adney

Two Car Crash on West Madison Street

Two automobiles were badly damaged in a collision near Sunset Park on West Madison Street about 9 o clock Sunday evening. David Lee Sorrell of Washington struck the rear of Richard W. Freel Jr. of Mt. Pleasant as Freel waited to turn left. both cars, a 1955 Sorrell and a 1949 Freel, were demolished.

West Madison Street Sunset Park David Lee Sorrell Washington Richard W. Freel Jr Mt. Pleasant Freel Hhad Sorrell Freel

Ag Fitting Showing Demonstration Planned

Washington County 4 H and FFA members invited to attend the Jefferson County Junior Agriculture Fitting and Showing Demonstration at the Jefferson County fairgrounds in Fairfield on Wednesday June 26. Showtime is 5 p.m. for hogs and sheep and 7 30 p.m. for beef and dairy. A 9 00 p.m. judging contest open to all 4 H members with ten prizes for top winners. Central standard time applies.

Washington County FFA Jefferson County Jefferson County Fairgrounds Fairfield Merritt Canady

Mrs. Clara Bennett Dies This Morning

Mrs. Clara A Bennett, 78, of Keota died this morning at her son Walter’s home north of Keota after six weeks of ill health. Funeral services are pending at Powell Funeral Home in Keota.

Keota Clara A. Bennett Walter Powell

Kennedy urges quick nuclear test ban during Bonn talks

President Kennedy held talks with Chancellor Adenauer in Bonn urging a rapid nuclear test ban this year to halt weapon proliferation. He warned allies that time is short and called for Western unity, economic cooperation, and a German peace corps while delaying Rome coronation plans.

Bonn Germany UPI Kennedy Konrad Adenauer U.S Russia Atlantic Western Alliance Arctic Europe Rome Paul VI Adenauer Free Nations United States West Berlin West West Germany

County Supervisor Bill Robertson To Resign Post

Washington County supervisor Bill Robertson will resign early in July due to health on doctor orders. He first joined the three member board in 1959, was re elected in 1960 and again last November, with a term to 1965. The resignation will trigger an appointment to fill the remainder of his term by Lena Stewart Fred Bourgeois and Robert Porter.

W.C Bill) Robertson Washington County Board of Supervisors Robertson Vening Journal Howard Benn Lena Stewart Fred Bourgeois Robert Porter Westler

Hike and Swim Planned for Y Boys Saturday

The Washington YMCA schedules a hiking and swimming outing for boys next Saturday. Participants depart at 10 a.m. from the YMCA to the Crooked Creek bridge, bringing sack lunches, fishing gear, bait, swimwear, and money for pool and pop. Return is 3 30 p.m. with late stay requiring parental note. cancellation if rain or if fewer than eight register by Friday noon.

Washington Municipal Pool Washington Y YMCA Crooked Creek

Wellman Chiropractor Named To State Board Term

Dr. Jack Droz forty of Wellman was named to a three year term starting July 1 on the state board of chiropractic examiners. The appointment was made today by Governor Harold E Hughes. He will succeed the late Dr H T Opsakl of Decorah who died in May. his term would have expired June 30.

Jack Droz Wellman State Board of Chiropractic Examiners Harold E. Hughes Droz H. T. Opsakl Decorah

Weather Forecast With Showers, Warm Temperatures Ahead

United Press International reports considerable cloudiness through tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly west. Heavy rainfall likely in the far north and west this evening. warmer air to move in Tuesday from the west and north with continued southerly winds. Low temperatures tonight 60s east to 60s west, highs Tuesday in the 80s. Five day outlook calls for near normal temperatures Tuesday to Saturday and light to moderate precipitation, amounts up to one inch, with minor daily changes.

United Press International

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