Community Chest Drive Plans Under Way in City
Washington leaders announce the annual Community Chest solicitation with volunteers to receive materials at two meetings and begin canvassing in residential areas. Donors are urged to "Give a little more for 61" as the drive aims to wrap up in two weeks. Reverend Richard Peterson and Wendell Eden are co chairmen with Robert Kennedy as general chairman.
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Washington Community Chest
Community Chest
Richard Peterson
Wendell Eden
Robert Kennedy
Dallas Kinne
Cyanide danger lingers as Newton resumes water pumping
In Newton Illinois authorities say cyanide pollution from Mattoon area may drift down the Embarras River after 2,500 gallons were dumped into storm sewers. Officials warn several days for concentration to pass, while five cattle died from exposure and drought conditions prompt water restrictions.
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Newton
Ill
Mattoon
Kickapoo Creek
Embarras
Here
G.E. Margrave
Brown
Schoors
Death Today Claims Mrs. Arthur Loomis
Mrs. Arthur Loomis of Richland died this morning at St Luke's Hospital in Davenport after a stroke. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gould Funeral Home of Richland. Survivors include Mrs. Marion Augustine of Washington Pearl Loomis of Davenport and Inez Loomis of Des Moines.
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Richland
Arthur Loomis
St. Luke's Hospital
Davenport
Gould Funeral Home
Marion Augustine
Washington
Pearl Loomis
Inez Loomis
Des Moines
Y s Men pinochle marathon lead held by Jones couple
The Y s Men pinochle marathon is under way with Mr and Mrs Bill Jones leading at 2600 points. Top ten scores include Mr and Mrs John Young 1420, Mr and Mrs Lewis Larsen 1400, Mr and Mrs Ed Conner 1320, plus others up to 900. Participants urged to turn in scores promptly.
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Bill Jones
John Young
Lewis Larsen
Ed Conner
Harold Sobaski
Charles Kennedy
Franklin Sojka
M. L. McCreedy
Dale Connelly
Rex Ray
Mrs. A. Leacox dies at 86 in Washington
Mrs. A Leacox age 86 died Sunday in Washington where she had lived six months Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Tuesday at Powell Funeral Home Keota with Rev Marvin Miller officiating Burial in Keota She was born January 14 1877 in Keota to Richard and Gertrude Dillon and married Arthur D Leacox in 1897 Later lived in Cedar Rapids survived by a daughter Mrs Glenn Holm and a son Howard M Leacox both of Cedar Rapids, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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Washington
Powell Funeral Home
Keota
Marvin Miller
Mrs. Leacox
Richard
Gertrude Jinks Dillon
Arthur D. Leacox
Cedar Rapids
Population shifts in Washington County age groups 1930 1960
A county extension report notes a 0.9 percent population drop from 1950 to 1960 with major shifts by age. The 20 to 29 group fell 25 percent, 30 to 34 down 16.5 percent, while 10 to 19 rose 117 percent from postwar births and under 10 up 6.6 percent. Over 75 increased 23.2 percent.
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Washington County
Jim Frier
Iowa
Figuig Flare Tests Morocco Algeria Cease Fire
Fighting flared around Figuig Morocco as Moroccan and Algerian troops dug in despite a two day cease fire. Reports said shells and infantry clashes continued near Oujda and Beni-Ounif with blame exchanged. The U N, OAU and Western powers urged restraint as mixed commissions worked to police the cease fire.
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Rabat
Morocco
UPI
Figuig
Colomb Bechar
Oujda
Mediterranean
Algeria
Ahmed Ben Bella
Hassan II
Bamako
Mali
Algiers
Beni-Ounif
United States
France
Hassan
United Nations
Organization of African Unity
OAU
U.N
Hassi Beida
Washington city election draws above average voter interest
Voters in Washington head to the polls Tuesday for a mayor council and park board contest with two party slates and a write-in option. The Peoples' Party lists Minick Doggett Zager and Ray Minick while the Citizens' Party fields Thornton Baldrige Walker. Independent Ralph E Martin seeks a council seat third ward with Walter Johnson as write-in. Polls run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in all wards with no preregistration required.
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Washington
City Park Board
Peoples’ Party
Donald Minick
Dale E. Doggett
Delbert D. Zager
Ray Minick
Citizens’ Party
Rolla J ‘Thornton
John Baldrige
Hubert A. Walker
Ralph E. Martin
Walter Johnson
Court House
Marion Avenue
West Washington Stree
Perdock Olds - Cadillac
East Main Street
City Hall
Iowa Avenue
Geb Chevrolet
West Washington Street
Young Wellman Child James Huntsberger Passes
James Craig Huntsberger three years old died Sunday November 3 after a cancer illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Asbury Methodist Church Wellman with Rev Earl Josten officiating. Burial in Wellman cemetery. Powell Funeral Home in charge. Survived by sisters Kathy Susan Judith and brother David and grandparents Mr Mrs John Evans and Mr Mrs Glen Huntsberger.
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Wellman
James Craig Huntsberger
Donald
Kathryn Evans Huntsberger
Asbury Methodist Church
Earl Josten
Powell
Kathy
Susan
Judith
Beother
David
John C. Evans
Iowa
Glen Huntsberger
Community Chest donation guide and church concert notice
Door to door solicitation for Community Chest begins today with a guide showing suggested donations tied to incomes. West Chester Methodist Church youth sponsor a John Morrell Chorus concert Thursday at 7 pm to raise funds for youth attendance at a United event next spring.
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Community Chest
Youn
West Chester Methodist Church
John Morrell Chorus
Ottumwa
United
Career Day at Washington High School Wednesday
Career and College Day at Washington High School is set for Wednesday November 6 with 9 a.m. start in the auditorium. Russell Bannister leads the event assisted by Bill Helscher Rotary Club. juniors and seniors from Washington and other county high schools will attend with over fifty career discussion groups and talks from college and technical school representatives and military contacts.
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Washington High School
Russell Bannister
Hig
Bill Helscher
Rotary Club
Bannister
Viet Nam Military Leaders Proclaim Reform Program
Saigon announces a reform program calling for freedom of press and religion and a return to constitutional government. The broadcast dissolves the national assembly, removes Ngo Dinh Diem, imposes a curfew, and warns against demonstrations with harsh penalties.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
UPT
Viet Nam
National Assembly
Ngo Dinh Diem
Diem
Ngo Dinh Nhu
Weather Outlook Warms Then Cools Into Weekend
Diminishing cloudiness tonight. Tuesday skies vary from clear to partly cloudy with a warmer northwest. Lows tonight mainly in the 30s north to 40s south and highs Tuesday in the 60s to mid 60s. Outlook shows little change Wednesday and a gradual warming through Saturday before a cooler weekend. Temperatures Tuesday through Saturday run 3 to 5 degrees above normal with normal highs in the upper 40s north to upper 50s south and normal lows in the upper 20s north to mid 30s south.
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United Press Internationa
Voters rate Goldwater over Rockefeller on character survey
A nationwide GOP voter study shows Barry Goldwater leading Nelson Rockefeller in personal appeal. Voters rate Goldwater as outspoken and sincere while Rockefeller's image hinges on New York record but is marred by divorce and remarriage concerns.
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Goldwater
Rockefeller
New York
GOP
Senator Goldwater
Mark
Barry Goldwater
Nelson Rockefeller
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James Huntsberger
Morrell Chorus
Lane County
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THE
Harris Survey
Louis Harris
the Washington Post Co
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