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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1963

Page

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Hughes Says Prison Trouble Settled With Minimal Concessions

Governor Harold E Hughes said there were indications no further uprisings would occur at Iowa s Fort Madison Penitentiary and Men s Reformatory and that some inmate demands may have been met. He noted no new information in a report by Dwight Jensen and stated changes are being studied with board input.

Des Moines UPI Harold E. Hughes Iowa Penitentiary Fort Madison Hughes Anamosa Jensen Jim 0 Hend Arson Carrol Price R-Knoxville Price

YWCA World Fellowship Dinner Planned in Town

YWCA observes World Fellowship Week with a 6:30 p.m. dinner on November 22 in the community room. A panel discussion features foreign students from State University of Town. Dr Robin Cuany moderates. a World Fellowship Fund offering will be taken. attendees bring their own service and shared dishes while meat, fish, rolls and coffee are provided.

Washington Ywca World Fellowship Ouhr Christaan State University of Town Robin Cuany Cuany Carol Brewer Glasgow Scotland University of Cambridge Iowa State University Ames World Fellowship Fund YWCA

Christmas decoration project starts soon in Washington

Washington’s Christmas decoration effort kicks off under a three year Chamber of Commerce led fund. pledges from 111 local businessmen and 28 additional individuals last year support the program. Notices have been mailed and decorating work begins as city crews prepare to light decorations by late November.

Washington Chamber of Commerce

Coin Club elects officers at Monday meeting

The Washington Coin Club elected Lloyd as president and Horton as vice president with Wilson as secretary treasurer at a meeting attended by nearly 50 people at the Washington County fair grounds. Retiring officers were Casey, the president, Lloyd, the vice president, and Aller, the secretary treasurer. The club, now about 90 members strong, meets the second Monday of each month at the Washington Fair Grounds. Next meeting is December 9 at 7 30 p.m.

Yale professor held as spy

The Prairie Flower Baptist Church hosts Rev. Harold Hoeflinger of Osceola Indiana head of the Christian League to Forgotten Men Inc on Wednesday November 13 at 7 30 p m He is a convict jailed two years and two weeks for conspiracy to bank robbery He was converted in prison and since parole has ministered to jail inmates by word and literature The public is invited to hear Hoeflinger speak

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Harold Hoeflinger Osceola Indiana Christian League Forgotten Men, Inc Hoeflinger Reverend Hoeflinger

Funeral in Wellman for Mrs Martha Karr

Services were held at Powell Funeral Home Wellman for Martha Ellen Karr 79 who died in her sleep at home. Born April 26 1884 she married Thomas Karr and lived on a farm near Daytonville. Survived by two daughters five sons 29 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren two sisters and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband a daughter Irene a son Delmar and a brother and a sister.

Wellman Powell Funeral Home Martha Ellen Karr Noah Landis Airs, Karr William and Melinda Stillings Morrow Thomas Karr Iowa City Daytonville Eldon Gladys) Ayers Leslie Ferne) McKray Clifford Frank Keith Karr George Chicago Wayne West Branch Helen Jaynes Nina Fink Cedar Rapids Irene Delmar

Kennedy Presses Workers to Fast Report Solicitations

Robert Kennedy as general chairman renewed the appeal to workers to complete solicitations and report to headquarters immediately. Some segments show encouraging results, but campaign managers worry about the slow flow of reports and timely updates from drives.

Robert Kennedy

President no help in OMVI appeal

A Washington man was arrested by Burlington police on Sunday for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Joseph Thomas McKeone, 21, tried a collect person-to-person call to President Kennedy to obtain a phone call, but the attempt was unaccepted. He remained in the county jail in Burlington awaiting arraignment Tuesday. A passenger, Jerry Lee Sayre, 22, also of Washington, was booked for intoxication.

Washington Kennedy Burlington Joseph Thomas McKeone McKeone Jerry Lee Sayre

Washington Junior High announces first term honor roll

Principal Jesse Linen names students earning B average or better for the nine week term at Washington Junior High. Among ninth graders Becky Arnold Kathy Wacehouse Lyle Brock Jami Bump Patty Butler Doug Campbell Carma Chorpening Kent Dallmeyer Carolyn Hammen and others listed for achieving honors with strong academic standings.

Jesse Linen Washington Junior High School Becky Arnold Kathy Wacehouse Lyle Brock Jami Bump Patty Butler Doug Campbell Carma Chorpening Kent Dallmeyer Carolyn Hammen Mike Hanson Carl Hays Susan Knupp Denny Marek Connie Messer Linda Miller Susan Minick Kay McCleery Pam McGuire Alice Owen Art Petratz Jeannie Pribyl Karen Soucek Karen Vosika Margie Waddell Craig Warner Janet Wulf Judy Zicketoose

Berlin convoy passes Russian checkpoints in open Berlin run

A U S Army convoy of 54 men in 13 vehicles traveled the 110 mile East West German border route from Berlin to the West, passing Babelsberg and Marienborn without dismounting as Russians demanded last week. Western Allies said the test showed resolve to keep Berlin routes open and noted no dismounts occurred at any checkpoint. East German leader Ulbricht warned against Western interference on the autobahn as Moscow and UL urged a German peace treaty to end Western rights in Berlin.

Berlin UPI East Germany Babelsberg Marienborn Moscow Radio Walter Ulbricht Council of State U.S German Democratic Republic West Berlin G.D.R Radio Moscow UL Briefii

Weather forecast for eastern border tonight to Wednesday

Snow flurries along the eastern border tonight clearing west. Wednesday mostly fair in the west and partly cloudy in the east. Northwesterly winds 20 to 25 mph east tonight. Temperatures dipping to the 20s tonight. Highs Wednesday in the 40s northeast to near 50 in the southwest. Thursday outlook generally fair and slightly warmer.

United Press Amvernations

Yale Professor Arrested in Moscow on Spy Charge

Yale political science professor Frederick Barghoorn, 52, noted anti-Communist, was arrested by Soviet authorities on espionage charges, according to the U S Embassy. The embassy seeks details and access to Barghoorn, who arrived in the Soviet Union on a tourist visa and has prior ties to the American Embassy and Yale Russian studies.

Moscow UPI Yale University U.S Frederick Barghoorn Yale Political Science Department Soviet Union Barghoorn Tbilsi Georgia Robert Jenkins Garion Alma Ata Kazakhstan United States New Haven Conn American Political Science Association

Rites Wednesday for Mr. Arthur Downey

RICHLAND Funeral services for Arthur Downey 76 who died Monday November 11 1963 at the Twilight Home in Keota after a long illness will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Gould Funeral Home in Richland. Burial will be in Packwood Cemetery. Downey born July 20 1887 in Leon Iowa area was married to Eva Newberry in Lamont on August 18 1907 and moved to Packwood in 1914. He was affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survived by two sons Roy and Donald three daughters Ruth Copland Dorothy Hedrich and Charlotte Boyden three brothers Edward James Clarence two sisters Euelah Perry and Blanche Cole 21 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

Richland Arthur Downey Twilight Keota Gould Packwood Cemetery James Rebecca’ Cox Downey Leon Iowa Eva Newberry Lamont Packwood Downey Church of the Latter Day Saints Roy Donald Ruth Copland Dorothy Hedrich Charlotte Boyden Edward Clarence Euelah Perry Blanche Cole

Open House At Washington High During Education Week

Washington High hosts open house Thursday evening from 7 30 to 9 p m for parents and interested adults Alan Bergstrom is general chairman Visitors enter through the main entrance where an information desk and name tags are provided Teachers will be available in rooms for conversations Student council members will guide visitors on each floor Following tours, parents may join teachers in the girls gymnasium where coffee and cookies are served

Washington High School Alan Bergstrom

Morrison Jr. Named Bank Director at Washington State Bank

Edmund D. Morrison Jr., local attorney, elected director to replace Walter W. Jarrard who resigned after 27 years on the bank board. Morrison has been a stockholder since 1932 and has served as the bank’s attorney. Jarrard is a noted Washington county farmer now retired. No other board or personnel changes were announced.

Washington State Bank Edmund D. Morrison, Jr Walter W. Jarrard Morrison Jarrard Washington County

Polio Vaccine Clinics Planned in Washington County

Washington County residents will be invited to receive Sabin Oral Polio Vaccine at clinics to be held in Washington early next year. The Jaycees and Jaycettes sponsor the effort with help from the Washington County Medical Society and the County Nurses Association. A survey will determine vaccine needs for January February and March.

Washington County Washington Washington Jaycees and Jaycettes Washington County Medical Society The County Nurses Association

County 4-H Council Members Named in Photo

Journal photographer Dallas Kinney captures a group portrait of the County 4-H Council. Front row includes Diana Reis, Vaughn Rinner, Doris Griffith, Judi Hunter and Claudia Tinnes. Back row shows Gary Vincent, Willard Larsen, Gene McCracken, Terry Mangold and Ed Gerot.

Diana Reis Vaughn Rinner Doris Griffith Judi Hunter Claudia Tinnes Gary Vincent Willard Larsen Gene McCracken Terry Mangold Ed Gerot Journal Dallas Kinney

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