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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1964

Page

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Iowa agencies push for 11.7 million more in budget requests

Iowa state agencies open Hughes budget hearings asking for 11.7 million more than current year. The Board of Control leads with 28.3 million annually and 14.1 million for capital spending, while other boards seek smaller increases for salaries, maintenance and services as the governor weighs two year needs.

Des Moines UPI Harold E. Hughes Hughes Iowa Board of Control Board of Pharmacy Examiners Soldiers’ Bonus Board Real Estate Commission and Employment Security Commission Board of Control Iowa Soldiers Bonus Board Real Estate Commission

Prisoner in Congo awaits word on doctor fate

UPI reports U. S. officials await word from Congo rebels on the fate of American missionary Dr. Paul Carlson condemned by a rebel court in Stanleyville. Government troops press toward the city as diplomats urge delay for a peaceful solution to save whites held hostage.

Paul Carlson Congo Mose Tschombe UPI Telephoto Leopoldville The UPI U. S Stanleyville Carlson United States Belgium Joseph Kasavubu

Washington junior high attends Iowa conference in Burlington

Ten Washington Junior High School students and advisor Jesse Linch join about 200 students from 20 schools for the Iowa Association of Student Councils Fall Conference in Burlington. Local candidates Pam Proudfit, Jim Dougall, and Chris Vosika seek district offices. Activities include a general assembly, officer nominations, music, and group meetings. The Washington group leads a session on Promoting School Spirit.

Washington Jesse Linch Burlington Iowa Association of Student Councils Pam Proudfit Jim Dougall Chris Vosika Sue Lowe Jim Herdlicka Beth Stevenson Miriam Jones Sharon Riley Marsha Kleese Mike Rich

Washington Council Considers Routine City Matters

Washington city council discussed routine items at Monday night session. They approved drainage tiling alongside the new runway to be completed this fall and heard an explanation of preventing electrolysis on ISU gas mains in the business district. The council also reviewed a paving possibility for next summer and instructed crews to inspect the sanitary sewer on South Second and Third avenues and add needed manholes. Engineers are currently surveying the proposed paving project.

Washington

Probate of Will and Executor Named in Three Estates

Public notices announce probate of wills and appointment of executors for the estates of John Caldwell Cy Bush and Ethel L Eckels. Each estate requires court confirmation of the will and designation of the executor per local probate rules. Public records indicate filings on file for verification and future hearings.

John Caldwell Cy Bush Ethel L. Eckels

Yugoslav Official Boris Kocijanic Starts Washington Visit

Yugoslav official Boris Kocijancic arrives in Washington for a three day visit under the Foreign Leader Exchange Program. He will study U S social welfare and labor relations while observing local government practices and life in Washington before traveling to Denver and San Francisco.

Washington Boris Kocijancic Ljubljana Yugoslavia Department of State Washington, D. C Kocijancic Bogoljoub Youkovitch Robert Day Kocijancie United States Boston Mass New York City Buffalo New York Pittsburgh Cleveland Ohio Chicago Denver Colo San Francisco Calif Los Angeles Phoenix Arizona New Orleans Miami Florida Knoxville Commission For Religious Questions Congress Socialist Republican of Slovenia

Mrs. P. F. Whisler Dies at 74 in Iowa City

Leona Estell Meek born 1890 Washington County son of Joseph Clark and Bertha Shaw Meek. She taught home economics at Washington High School before marriage to Percy F. Whisler in 1917. Survivors include husband two sons and one daughter six grandchildren and one sister. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorials to cancer fund.

P. F. Whistler Washington Mercy Hospital Iowa City Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Vernon Elgin Elm Grove Cemetery Jones Funeral Home Cancer Fund Leona Estell Meek Washington County Joseph Clark Bertha Shaw Meek Living Lake Washington Academy Drake University Washington High School Percy F. Whisler Jacksonville Whisler Illinois College Marion Avenue Pocahontas Clarice Meek

Cub Scout Pack 243 to Meet Thursday Evening

The monthly meeting of Cub Scout Pack 243 is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the VFW Hall. Cubs and parents are urged to attend and Cubs should wear full uniform if possible and bring inspection slips unless already turned over to the Den Mothers.

Cub Scout Pack VFW

Moonshine raids cut off deadly poison in South Carolina

Federal agents and state officers conducted more than 60 raids across South Carolina to halt the spread of lead poison in illicit whisky. At least two deaths were confirmed in Georgetown County with six other possible victims. authorities aimed to use dynamite to remove tainted moonshine from circulation as checks showed 90 percent of local moonshine contained lead salts.

Columbia, S. C UPI South Carolina Georgetown Louis Fisher Federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit South William D. Behen ATU

Rites Wednesday for Mrs. Anderson

Funeral services for Agnes N. Anderson 92 will be held Wednesday November 18 1964 at 230 p m in the Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev Alton Koch officiating and burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Born August 1 1872 in Sweden she was daughter of Carl and Matilda Johnson and later lived on a farm northwest of Washington before moving here She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Ladies Aid Vikings of Moline Ill Survivors include two sisters Theresa Johnson Mo line and Sadie Holderman Rock Island three grandchildren two great grandchildren four stepdaughters and three stepsons

Agnes N. Anderson Sherman Eden Alton Koch Elm Grove Agnes Johnson Sweden Carl and Matilda Jacobson Johnson Keokuk Gust Anderson Axel Anderson Washington Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Ladies Aid Vikings Moline Ill Theresa Johnson Sadie Holderman Rock Island Adolph Larson Olds Jay Brewer Myrtle Genking

YMCA Swim Team Parents Meet Wednesday

The parents of the YMCA boys swimming team are asked to meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Y Community room. Election of officers will be held and the swimming program for the coming year will be discussed. A representative from each family should be present.

YMCA

Iowa Farm Bureau meets for 46th annual convention

Gov Harold Hughes and J Merill Anderson headline day two as 3500 delegates attend in Des Moines. Sessions include livestock conference and youth meetings while county women's units claim awards for 1964 programs. Marcus Bach urges spiritual progress alongside science. top county Farm Bureau to be chosen Tuesday night.

William Murray Iowa State University Adair Ben Promise, Inc Hong Kong Farm Bureau Keokuk Marshall Page Sioux Tama Union Wright Bremer Hamilton Hancock Howard Kossuth O’brien Worth Win Neshiek House of Delegates American Farm Bureau Marcus Bach Foundation For Spiritual Understanding America Dr. Bach

Wounded American, British? No. Viet Cong Clash Near Saigon

In Bien Hoa province 15 miles east of Saigon a U S Army Special Forces trooper was killed and another wounded in a clash with Viet Cong forces. Four Viet Cong and six Strike Force troops were reported killed or wounded. The action occurred on National Highway 15 at 10 30 am amid swampy terrain. The wounded man received treatment and returned to duty. Earlier Typhoon Kate dissipated with a rising death toll from two typhoons exceeding 7 000.

Saigon South Viet Nam UPS U.S Viet Nam Bien Hoa Kate South

Manpower Study at Brighton November 17 and 18

A Washington Area Manpower Study unit is at Knights of Pythias Hall in Brighton. Residents may join survey interviews at 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 in the afternoon or 7 8 9 p.m. on Tue Nov 17 and Wed Nov 18. Interviews last about 20 minutes and aptitude testing can be arranged. All Brighton citizens are encouraged to participate.

Washington Area Brighton Knights of Pythias Hall

Alienation suit dismissed and divorce granted in district court

District Court Judge Harold J. Fleck dismissed an alienation of affection suit against Ernie Aller. Walter W. Krantz of Ainsworth sought $20,000 in damages. Judge Fleck also granted a divorce to Grace E. Krantz from Walter W. Krantz on Monday.

Harold J. Fleck Ernie Aller Walter W. Krantz Ainsworth Mr. Aller Fleck Grace E. Krantz

Washington Council of Churches Youth Group Formed

The Youth Committee of the Washington Council of Churches met at Marion Avenue Presbyterian Church to organize for the coming year. Ron Zieglowsky was elected President Claudia Tinnes Vice President and Pat Worley Secretary. Standing committee chairs were Bev Davisson Trudy Hysell Claudia Tinnes Carol Letts and Maxine Bain. Committees were chosen from various churches to plan Youth Week in January and a living Nativity scene for Christmas week.

Washington Council of Churches Marion Avenue Presbyterian Ron Zieglowsky Claudia Tinnes Pat Worley Bev Davisson Trudy Hysell Carol Letts Maxine Bain

Iowa Weather Outlook Partly Cloudy and Cool

Partly cloudy conditions dominate the north with cloud cover in the south this afternoon. Tonight and Wednesday show little temperature change with lows in the 30s and highs around 40, except extreme northeast near 40. Thursday forecast calls for mostly fair and cool conditions.

Iowa

Silent on plane incident in China claim of pilotless craft

UPI reports Red China claimed it shot down a pilotless U S reconnaissance plane over central south China on Nov 15. Washington officials offered silence with no denial and no information to support the claim. White House, State, and Defense spokesmen gave no comment.

Washington UPI Red China U.S Peking China Tokyo Chinese People’s Liberation Army White House George E. Reedy State Department Defense Department

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