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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1962

Page

7

Iowa Highway Patrol Eyes More Air Arm Planes and Patrolmen

State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch considers doubling highway patrol air assets from five to ten planes to improve air-to-ground speed enforcement. The roving patrols program may continue through July 4 or Labor Day, with five eight-man squads patrolling at unannounced times. The five aircraft aided more than 6,000 arrests last year as part of saturation enforcement begun April 15 and ending Memorial Day.

DES Moines IDPA Carl Pesch Highway Patrol Pesch

Cheeta the chimp stars in Moon Pilot at Disney theater

Cheeta the five year old chimp from Africa stars in Disney’s Moon Pilot, an astronaut comedy opening Thursday for one week. The film features Tom Tryon, Brian Keith and Edmond O’Brien with Dany Saval in a Technicolor Buena Vista release.

Cheeta Beulah Walt Disney Tom Tryon Rich Talbot Disney Africa U. S Pinky Jackson Jackson Technicolor Brian Keith Edmond O'Brien Dany Saval Bill Anderson James Neilson Buena Vista

Jacque Conrad Honored At Keota Bridal Shower

A Keota bridal shower for Jacque Conrad was hosted by Francis Gent and co hosts Donna Gent Mary Byrne Jayne Coffman and Carolyn May with classmates friends and relatives in attendance. Gifts were opened and silver decor highlighted pastel table settings.

Jacque Conrad Francis Gent Donna Gent Mary Byrne Jayne Coffman Carolyn May Jacque Donna Mary Jayne Carolyn Pete Deimerly Bob Cain Howard Fremont Marjorie Byewaters Mildred Palmer Katie McCrabb Jess Parke Do. W. F West Liberty Harry Lucy) Parke Sigourney Reynolds Funeral Home Oskaloosa Wesley Methodist Zabilka Republican County Central Committee Memorial Hall Keota C. D. Kirkpatrick Gerald Blasi Eldon Bergstrom Mae Marr Ilo Gretter Jeanne Palmer Willard Sondag Willard Elizabeth Sondag Webster

Mrs Sodearen Visits at Glds and Olds News

Mrs Paul F Sodergren a Washington Iowa native now in Dixon NL visited relatives in Olds May 7 8 recounting changes since her time in Washington She recalled college days at Iowa State University during a Veishea trip and noted family travels and local events including the Olds Jr Sr banquet and Gerald Seberg family visits.

Veishea Iowa State University Richard Kirksville Missouri Bob Ames College Adolph Larson Olds Florida Jr.Sr Olds High School Legion Hall Paris Gary Olson Temple Arizona Arizona State University Chicago Verda Grindon Katy Reschley Pidgeon Michigan Ruth Vernon Kauffman Vernon Seberg West Liberty Omer Seberg

Webster resident Wilfred Sonday cited in rural visit report

Mrs Oliver Good Debby and Sigourney visitors joined Mr Andy Sheetz Miss Imogene Sheetz Mr Jim Sheetz and daughters and Mary Lou Miller for a Sunday call at Fred Wade's Marion home in a Webster community note.

Wilfred Sonday Webster Oliver Good Debby Sigourney Andy Sheetz Imogene Sheetz Jim Sheetz Mary Lou Miller Fred Wade Marion

Richard Adams Named To Medic Fraternity

Keota, May 7 Richard Adams has been chosen for high scholastic achievement as a new member of the A. O. A. Chapter at the University of Iowa College of Medicine and was initiated into Alpha Omega Alpha. Dick Adams, Keota High School graduate, is son of Mr and Mrs George Adams. He and his wife Nancy with two daughters Leslie and Jennifer will soon depart for California where he will intern.

Boyd Sanders Keota Richard Adams University of Iowa College of Medicine Alpha Omega Alpha National Honorary Medical Society Keota High School George Adams Keota Nancy Leslie Jennifer California

Antique Buyers Urged to Check Dealers for Fraud Risk

New York antique dealer Alastair Stair warns non experts to buy only from reputable shops to avoid fraud. He suggests verifying dealer memberships, spoken references, and museum inquiries, noting US stigma on dealers while England treats them as respected professionals. Stair cites varied public trust and ongoing emphasis on ethical practices.

New York UPI Alastair A. Stair Stair England United States America

Washington County Free Learn to Swim Program Ad

Notice for a free learn to swim and water safety program in Washington County sponsored by the American Red Cross with sessions June 18 through July 27, 1962. Parent grants permission, releases Red Cross from liability, and notes no known physical disability. Evening Journal, Washington Iowa.

Washington County American Red Cross Chapter Washington Municipal American Red Cross

Antique or relics what counts as value in antiques

Stair argues the term antique is loose with many pre 1830 pieces considered antiques for duty purposes. He notes pre 1830 goods enter free and that pre 1840s machine made items blur art and age. He cites modern pieces as poor investments compared to genuine antiques and describes pursuing rare items in Europe for clients.

Stair U.S Star Starr Angues New York Antique and Art Dealers Association Europe Manhattan East Side Grosse Point Mich

Who's Who in Washington Contest Opens This Week

Readers may enter a family friendly game to identify Who's Who in Washington using clues hidden in sponsor ads. Entries are per person per sponsor store with no purchase needed and prizes total 30 dollars across a main prize of five dollars plus a twenty five dollar bonus for a perfect clue list.

Journal Washington & Vicinity

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