Kennedy Nixon Close Popular Vote Marks Historic Tie
Nearly complete returns show Kennedy at 49.99 percent and Nixon 50.01 in the popular vote, the tightest margin in 76 years. Excluding third parties, Kennedy leads 50.24 to 49.76 with about 320000 votes separating them, leaving the final outcome uncertain.
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Red Cross Awards Program Held By Washington County Chapter
The Washington County Chapter of the American Red Cross held a Wednesday evening capping and awards program at the Farm Bureau building. Mrs Lawrence Miksch presided and presented service awards while Mrs Ralph Martin led Gray Lady capting of new volunteers. Guests included L. E Hunn from Iowa City Veterans Hospital and Dr E J Vosika.
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Washington
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Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
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Charlotte Wall
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St. Paul's United Church of Christ
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Beth Brinning
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Christy Schantz
Claude Woods
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Eula Mae Coon
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Fred Downing
Leslie Dunlap
P. L. Etter
John Cherry
YWCA World Fellowship Week Dinner Nov 17 in Washington
YWCA observes World Fellowship Week November 13 19 with a cooperative dinner in the Community Room of the YMCA on Thursday November 17 at 620 PM. Dr Robert Turnbull head of the Agricultural Department at Assiut College Egypt will speak on Changes in Egypt Today.
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Retarded Children's Week Opens Sunday
Washington County begins Retarded Children's Week on Sunday November 13 continuing through Thanksgiving Day. Keith Proctor president of the county association notes about 3 percent of residents are mentally retarded and warns the problem grows. He cites 1 900 new cases yearly and urges expanded community services including day care nurseries classes sheltered workshops and home visiting programs.
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Methodist Men Hear From Space Scientist
About 75 members of the Methodist men's club heard William Whelpley, research assistant at the State University of Iowa and associate of Dr. Van Allen, discuss the space age. A moon shot film titled June 3 and notes on future tonnage space vehicles were shown, aiming for a million mile reach. Charles Rademaker led the group in planning five winter meetings.
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Legionairs Wives To Attend Veterans Day Dinner
All American Legion and Auxiliary members and their husbands and wives are invited to a Veterans Day dinner and program Friday at 6 30 pm in the Legion rooms at city hall. Frank Miles of Des Moines will be the speaker. The dinner will be potluck.
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Rites Saturday For Duane McClure
Duane W. McClure 84 died Wednesday in Hazlehurst Nursing Home West Chicago Illinois Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Walter Smith officiating Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery McClure born July 2 1876 in Richland son of Harve and Elizabeth spent most of life in Washington County farming later with Iowa Southern Utilities Co Retired and lived last decade with daughter Pearl Casson of Wheaton Ill Married Lulu E Patterson Feb 17 1994 who died in 1949 Survived by son Don McClure Washington Ill and daughter Pearl Casson Wheaton Ill nine grandchildren four half sisters Rudy Arnold Rockport Calif Flora MaHaffey Loveland Colo Leota Noren Superior Neb Irene Huss Spearfish S D
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Washington County
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Wheaton, Ill
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Don McClure
Washington
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Ill
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Rockport
Calif
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Loveland
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Superior
Nebr
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Spearfish
North Dakota
NFO Dairy Committees Meet in Ottumwa Saturday
National Farmers Organization dairy bargaining committees will meet Saturday November 12 in Ottumwa at 12 30 p m in the Coliseum The purpose is to set the lowest minimum prices dairy farmers can accept and stay in business Washington County NFC chairman Lyle Gerot said attendees include Russell Yoder Alvin Horak Harold Wehr Clarence Wehr and Aelred Te Bockhorst Prices set at Ottumwa will serve as holding prices for dairy products in planned future actions
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District approves bids for junior high and additions
Washington Community School District board approved bids for a new junior high and additions to Lincoln and Stewart elementary schools. Conner Brothers of Sigourney won general, plumbing and heating, and electrical contracts totaling 799076, under anticipated costs, enabling plans to proceed with funds assured for high school improvements.
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Kennedy signals New Frontier push for early agenda
President-elect John F Kennedy promises a rapid start on a New Frontier program with defense and domestic policy emphasis. He seeks House Rules changes and budget revisions to move his priorities, aided by Speaker Rayburn and Senate leader Mansfield, as Johnson prepares to lead congressional liaison.
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Change in Iowa politics following election sweep
Des Moines reports a Republican victory reshaping Iowa’s political climate. Democrats meet in Des Moines on Tuesday November 15 to discuss results and the future of Democratic State Chairman Duke Norberg.
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Extension Idea Fair Set for December 2 3
Mrs Harold Kloptenstein chairs the Extension Family Living Committee announces the Extension Idea Fair at the Methodist Church. Hours are 1 30 to 9 p m Friday December 2 and 10 a m to 5 p m Saturday December 3. Exhibits cover Christmas ideas gift wrapping home crafts and instructional projects. Public invitation extended.
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Extension Family Living Committee
One-Act Plays Slated At Mid-Prairie High
The Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman will stage four one act plays on Friday November 18 at 8 p.m. in the school gym. Casts include Nobody Sleeps Nobody Lives A Penny Saved Ladies of the Mop Why I Am A Bachelor. Directed by Mrs Gladys Kephart. Tickets available at the door.
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Sheila Maxwell
Gary Swain
Mary Durian
Junean Goschke
Shirley Bush
Jolanne Crossett
Donna Gever
Urtis Cox
Bill R. Miller
Nancy Lewis
Betty Peters
Linda Pence
Mary Bailes
Chamber of Commerce To Name 5 Directors
Washington Chamber of Commerce members vote by mail for five directors with secretary Claude Woods mailing ballots listing Irv Whitham John Meyers Dick Higgins Eldon Brake and Don Paul Write ins allowed Ballots must be returned to the Chamber of Commerce office by November 12.
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Eldon Brake
Don Paul
Chamber of Commerce
New Swim Series To Start Soon at YMCA
A YMCA announces a new series of semi private swimming lessons limited to 12 pupils. Beginners swim Wednesdays 3 45 to 4 30 pm with intermediates 4 50 to 5 15 pm. a beginners class Saturdays 4 15 to 5 pm. The series costs 3.
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Extension Director Named for County in Washington County
James R. Frier, Boone County extension associate, named county director in Washington County. He takes office December 1, filling the vacancy after Tom Robb’s resignation to Iowa City. Frier, a 1956 Iowa State University graduate with a farm operations major, is married with two children.
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Boone County
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Iowa City
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Ames
Fire Damages Garage At County Home Today
A fire started in the attic of a garage at the county home near Washington around 12 10 p m damaging the roof ceiling and tools. Local volunteers kept the blaze contained and extinguished it within minutes. Damages were estimated near 1200 with water and heat affecting some contents. Fire Chief Brown said the cause was not known though it appeared to originate in the attic portion west of the home.
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Iowa Weather Outlook Shifts To Warmer Weekend
Partly cloudy conditions forecast for tonight and Friday across Iowa. Warmer air moves in tonight and on Friday for eastern and southern areas with lows in the 20s and highs in the lower 50s. Saturday remains partly cloudy with little change in temperatures.
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