Schlapkohl Wins DSA at Washington Jaycees Banquet
E Kelly Schlapkohl received the Distinguished Service Award at the Washington Jaycees DSA and Boss Night Banquet. William Perdock was named Outstanding Boss of the Year and Dr CA Larsen won the Key Man Award. The event, at the YMCA Community Room, featured Town Commissioner Carl Pesch as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Kelly Schlapkohl
Washington Jaycees Dsa
William Perdock
CA Larsen
Fon
YMCA
Carl Pesch
Public Safety
Schlapkohl
Washington
Lincoln
Bill Perdock
DSA
Dr.Larsen
Jaycees
John Ph
Washington Jaycee
Jim Richart
Leon Hilfman
Mr. Pesch
Leon Hillman
Jay T Can
Keith Vetter
Jaycee
China Defends Hard Line Attacks U S Policies
In a Red Flag A article republished by Tokyo based UPI, Communist China denounces U S aims to build a Western and neutral empire. It rails against Khrushchev and praises Stalin while accusing Moscow of fear and weakness. The piece argues U S actions threaten world peace and stirs conflict among capitalist nations.
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Tokyo
UPI
China
United States
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Josef Stalin
Communist Party
Red Flag
Peking
Russia
Moscow
Ying
West Germany
Italy
Japan
Britain
France
Belgium
U.S
Easter Seal Campaign Opens Here March 7
Francis Reed announces the 1963 Easter Seal drive in Washington County opens March 7 and runs through Easter Sunday April 14. Volunteers prepare envelopes seals literature and return forms with support from VFW Auxiliary VFW Junior Unit and Chick Campfire group as the local affiliate joins 99 chapters nationwide under the National Easter Seal Society providing services to the physically handicapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Reed
Washington County
Sith
V.F.W
V.P.W
Town Society For Crippled Children
National
Mrs William Little Dies here Thursday
Mrs William J Lite at 926 South Avenue D died at the hospital here Thursday afternoon February 28 1963 at age 60. Funeral set for Saturday 2 PM at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Emil Burrichter officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery VFW Auxiliary to meet 1 30 PM to attend service. Survivors include husband mother sister and brother.
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William J. Lite
South Avenue
Jones Funeral
Emil Burrichter
Elm Grove Cemetery
VFW
Lillian David Knottnerus
Washington County
David
Sophia’ Hindahl Knottnerus
St. Paul United Church of Christ
Royal Neighbors
American Pearl Button Co
Sophia Peterson
Littles
Ralph
Ann) Borman
Washington
William H. Knottnerus
Portland
Ore
Soviet Union Hardens Stand at Geneva Test Ban Talks
At the disarmament conference in Geneva the Soviet Union insisted on its rigid position on a nuclear test ban, warning that prospects for a deal are rapidly fading. U.S. delegate Foster urged negotiation, while Soviet delegates Tsarapkin and Ged said Moscow rejects broader talks beyond on site inspection and unmanned seismic stations. The exchange emphasized the deadlock over principle issues and the West's push to discuss technicalities.
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Geneva
UPI
Soviet Union
United States
Enars
Russi Nnbody
William C. Foster
Semyon K
Tsarapkin
Ameri
Nikita Khrushchev
Canada
E.J.M. Burns
Foster
Washington
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Brighton area residents mull seven district merger study
Delegates from seven Washington and Jefferson County school districts met at Brighton on Thursday evening and voted to study a possible reorganization with the Washington Community School District. A joint meeting with the county board and study committee is planned, while the area combatting 47 square miles seeks a merged system to address high per pupil assessed value and tuition student attendance at Washington High School.
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Washington and
Jefferson County
Brighton
Washington Community
Washington County Board of Education
Washington Community School Board
Brighton Study Committee
Cecil Ruggles
Clay Independent
Paul Pacha
Burr Oak
Robert Martin
Walnut
Dwight G. Bode
Governor Prods Legislators Mrs Workman Resigns Post
Mrs Workman, longtime clerk of the district court in Marietta, submitted her resignation effective March H. Robert Porter, deputy in the clerk’s office, will fill the vacancy. Workman started in 1937 and served as deputy before becoming clerk in 1957. Porter's 18 months as deputy precede his appointment.
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Marietta
Workman
Board of Supervisors
Robert Porter
Court House
Livingston & Day
Porter
Governor predicts liquor by the drink likely this session
Des Moines Governor Harold E Hughes says the 6th General Assembly moved slowly early in the session and that liquor by the drink may pass. He criticizes tax bills and earmarking, urges floor votes, and notes potential compromise measures on taxes while cautious about school aid and property tax relief.
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Des Moines
API
Harold E. Hughes
6Th General Assembly
Hughes
House
Senate
Crop Management Meetings Planned in Washington County
A series of five crop management meetings will be held across Washington County starting March 4. County Extension Director Jim Frier and Southeast Iowa Extension Agronomist Ivan Wikner will cover fertilizer use, control of giant foxtail in corn and beans, 1963 pesticide recommendations, tillage trends, corn storage, and crop rotations. Meetings occur in Kalona, Riverside, Crawfordsville, Brighton, and Keota with local fertilizer and farm supply sealers providing refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Jim Frier
Kalona
Riverside
Crawfordsville
Brighton
Keo’ Ta
Frier
Ivan Wikner
Iowa
Kalonial Town House
Legion Hall
Keota
Mrs. Della Christner of Wayland Dies in Winfield
Mrs. Della Christner of Wayland died February 28 1963 at Beauchamp Nursing Home Winfield where she had lived the past five months The funeral is set for 2 p m Saturday at Wayland Mennonite Church with Revs Omer Nisley and E C Schumacher officiating Burial will be in North Hill Cemetery near Wayland The body lies at Barton McKas son Funeral Home in Winfield She was born April 20 1887 in Delta daughter of John and Arminda Miles Orphaned at six she later became foster daughter of Jacob and Mattie Roth Wenger She married John Christner February 19 1908 He died November 24 196 Survivors include one daughter Ruth Witting Crawfordsville one sister Bessie Conrad Redwood Falls Minn one foster brother Luther Heller Boise Idaho one grandchild and three great grandchildren Three brothers preceded her in death.
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Wayland
Della Elizabeth Christner
Beauchamp
Winfield
Wayland Mennonite Church
Omer Nisley
E. C. Schumacher
North Hill
Barton-McKasson
Christner
Delta
John
Arminda Miles
Jacob
Mattie Roth Wenger
John Christner
Emerson
Ruth) Witting
Crawfordsville
Bessie Conrad
Redwood Falls
Minn
Luther Heller
Boise
Idaho
Parolee Confesses He Killed Babysitter in Park
Ronald Steeves, 19, confessed to stabbing 15-year-old Mary Louise Bell in a wooded lovers lane at Minnehaha Park after police said an earlier claim that an unnamed friend killed the girl was retracted. Steeves, who had denied the act, reportedly made an oral confession after hours of questioning.
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Min Snarms
Heath
Minnehaha Park
Pat Walling
Ronald Steeves
Mary Louise Bell
Steeves
Washington School band concert delights winter audience
An appreciative crowd attended the Washington School symphonic band annual winter concert. Featured soloist Pam Hite on flute and the Dixieland combo performed under conductor Alan Bergstrom. The program spanned lively swing numbers and hymns, with Dixieland members Terry DeVries Mark Heilman Ann McConnell Sharon Lowry Richard Ballard and Joe Kerr contributing to a varied lineup. Mary Carson designed program covers, and ushers Judy Marshall Cheryl Keating Charlotte Wulf and Ruth Anne Earnest assisted.
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Washingto School
Thening
Pam Hite
Dixieland’ Combo
Alan Bergstrom
Dixieland
Dixieland Group
Terry DeVries
Mark Heilman
Ann McConnell
Sharon Lowry
Richard Ballard
Joe Kerr
Art Service Club
Mary Carson
Judy Marshall
Cheryl Keating
Charlotte Wulf
Ruth Anne Earnest
New Church Building Ready for Use in Washington
The Assembly of God church in Washington is nearly complete and will hold its first services Sunday March 3. Rev. Charles Tipton reports construction began in September 1962 with Independent Builders doing masonry and brick work and Brewer Roofing handling roof floors plumbing and heating. The church sits on 15th avenue just north of East Washington Street with services at 10 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. worship and a 7 30 p.m. service featuring music and a sermon on Living Stones Visitors are welcome.
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Assembly of God
Washington
Charles Tipton
Washngton
Brewer Roofing Co
Muscatine
15Th Avenue
East Washington Street
Tipton
Hope to Complete Heart Drive By March Seventeenth
John Mattes of the Washington County Heart Association says the 1963 Heart Fund Campaign should be finished by March 17. He asks uncontacted residents to mail contributions and notes that Heart Memorial gifts are accepted year round, sent to Juanita Hering or local memorial chairmen in Washington County.
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John Mattes
Washington
Washington County Heart Association
Heart Fund
Mattes
Washington County
Juanita Hering
Town County
Turkeys and Brooder Lost in Wellman Farm Fire
A brooder house on the Don Gingerich farm near Wellman burned Thursday afternoon, destroying 2,400 turkey poults. Wellman firefighters responded to the scene around 1 30 p m to contain the blaze.
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Wellman
Don Gingerich
Grain Marketing Meet Scheduled March 5
A 24 county Ottumwa area grain marketing meeting is set for Tuesday March 5 at 3 p.m. in the Mahaska County Courthouse Oskaloosa. Elmer Schneider notes The Washington County Grain Board will attend. Grain dealers warehousemen and interested persons are welcome. Harvey Sickles and Ed Helland will discuss a new venture in exporting soy beans. A question period will be held.
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Ottumwa
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Elmer Schneider
County Nec
Washington County Grain Board
Harvey Sickles
National Nfo
Ed Helland
National Grain Commodity
NFO
Men’s Brotherhood Meeting At U P Church Invites All Men
The United Presbyterian Men’s Brotherhood will meet Monday March 4 at 6 30 p m at the church on Marion Avenue. All men are invited for supper and an interesting program. Mrs Robin Cuany of Iowa City will be guest speaker on Costa Rica.
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Marion Avenue
United Presbyterian Men's Brotherhood
Mrs
Robin Cuany
Iowa City
Costa Rica
Navy reports on Soviet planes over U S ships
The Bear turboprop bombers flew thousands of miles in overwater sorties against U S carriers in both Atlantic and Pacific. Defense Secretary McNamara said four Bears flew over the Forrestal near the Azores during a Mediteranean voyage, with one at 5100 feet and another at 2000 feet under an overcast, showing substantial range and no hostile intent.
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Washington
UPS
Soviet Union
Atlantic
Pacific
Robert
McNamara
U.S
North America
Bears
Forrestal
Azores
6Th Fleet
Mediteranean
Weather outlook with clouds and milder weekend
Weather summary from United Press Intern notes considerable cloudiness and rising temperatures through Saturday with scattered light snow likely north tonight and Saturday. Lows in the 20s and highs near 50 in the south, near 40 in the north. Outlook for Sunday partly cloudy and mild. Temperatures Saturday through Wednesday hover near normal with small day to day changes. Normal highs mid 30s north to low 40s south, normal lows mid teens to mid 20s. Little or no precipitation expected except less than an inch north this weekend.
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Owa
Fwe Guy
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Larsen
William Little
Madalyn B. Murray
William J. Murray I
Garth
U.S. Supreme Court
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Murrays
Baltimore
Reds
Asks School Union
Pusaic
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Board of Public Inquiry
New York City
Della Christner
Men's Brotherhood
U. P. Church
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