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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1962

Page

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Ex-Major General Walker Faces Psychiatric Examination Call

Baltimore psychiatrist Dr. Manfred S. Guttmacher urged a full psychiatric study of former Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker as highly advisable. He testified on day two of a U S District Court hearing over Walker s mental competency. The government seeks a court ordered examination at a designated facility.

Oxford, Miss UPI Baltimore Edwin A. Walker Manfred S. Guttmacher U.S. District Court Walker R.L. Stubblefield Dallas Guttmacher

Gene Tucker Honored At Y's Men's Meeting

Gene Tucker was guest of honor at the Washington Y's Men’s Club guest night. A “This Is Your Life” style program featured friends sharing biographical bits as Bill Shannon chaired and served as master of ceremonies. The Tuckers plan to move to Denver after Gene received a farewell gift. local members explained the Y's Movement to guests.

Gene Tucker Washington Y's Men's Club Gene Y's Men's Club Washington Bill Shannon Y's Men's Tuckers Denver Colo Calvin Wolf Vernon Feuerhelm Bob Choate

Ramseyer Named to National WWI Veterans Committee

Harry W Ramseyer of Washington has been named to the National Executive committee on legislation for the Veterans of World War II. National Commander Meron announced the appointment, and John E Erickson called a December 1 2 meeting in Washington DC to draft the legislative program for World War I veterans.

Harry W. Ramseyer Washington Meron National Committee John E. Erickson Washington, D.C

First Fox Hunt Set For Saturday Morning

CRAWFORDSVILLE The first fox hunt of the season will be held Saturday Nov. 24. Men and boys interested in taking part are urged to meet at the John Thomas corner south of Cotter at 9 30 Saturday morning.

Crawfordsville John Thomas Corner Cotter

Need 123 More For County Home Organ

Washington County residents and organizations have nearly completed funding for an electric organ for the county home worship center. Walter Farrell urged all donations be in by December 10, with a holiday program to be held December 12 and the organ ready for use. Donations are limited to 1 dollar for individuals and 2 dollars for organizations, sent to the Chamber of Commerce office in Washington.

Washington County Walter Farrell Chamber of Commerce Washington

Fall Plowing Gains and Cautions Highlight County Update

Washington County reports fall plowing active on many farms due to ideal weather and early harvest. Benefits include higher yields, better labor distribution, reduced tillage costs, and nutrient release from freeze thaw cycles. risks involve soil erosion on slopes and wind erosion in silt loam soils. Experts note 8 to 10 bushel yield bumps in demo fields, with labor and cost savings also possible.

Washington County Jim Frier Ivan Wilkner

Ainsworth Girl Competes In International Plowing Matches

Gwyneth Jones of Ainsworth recalls six months in Ireland as a IFYE exchangee. She represents the United States in the International Ploughing Competition in Northern Ireland, facing scrutiny as a rare female entrant and a Yankee among Irish ploughmen.

Gwyneth Jones Ainsworth Ireland Hugh Barr Joe Jones Miss Jones United States Northern Ireland N. Ireland

Iowa Budget Seeks 109 Million for 1963 65 Biennium

Budget requests total more than 99 million for the 1963 65 biennium to be presented to Gov Elect Harold Hughes. The Board of Social Welfare seeks 42.1 million and the Board of Control 47.4 million for operations plus 8.7 million for capital improvements. The plan raises ADC funding and trims some old age and blind aid while increasing other welfare items and expanding mental health and penal institutions funding. The hearings resume after Thanksgiving with Hughes to recess.

DES Moines UPI Harold Hughes Board of Social Welfare Board of Control Riverview Newton Eldora State Penitentiary Fort Madison Anamosa Cherokee Clarinda Independence Mount Pleasant State School Glenwood State Hospital Woodward Annie Wittenmyer Davenport Soldiers Home Marshalltown

ASCS Prepares 1963 Cost Sharing Program Plans

The Washington County ASCS Office will start accepting cost sharing requests for the 1963 program on December 3, 1982. A county development meeting for the 1963 year is set for Wednesday November 28, with emphasis on renewing pending 1962 applications due to funding gaps. Producers are advised to sample soils for lime and note that soil tests from Ames Soil Testing Lab take about 30 days to return, with lime determinations also acceptable from Community Feed Store Ainsworth and Ke-Wash Fertilizer Laboratories Keota.

Washington County ASCS ASC Bill Day Soil Testing Laboratory Ames Ainsworth Ke-Wash Fertilizer Laboratories Keota

Tickets Available For State Democrat Dinner

Walter Farrell, county Democratic chairman, announced tickets for the state wide dinner honoring Gov Elect Harold Hughes. The Des Moines event is set for December 15. Contact Mr Farrell for tickets.

Walter Farrell Washington County Democratic Party Iowa Democrats Harold Hughes Des Moines Mr. Farrell

Swine and Cattle From County to Chicago Show

Washington County livestock producers travel to Chicago for the International Livestock Exposition opening Friday. Morice Crawford of route one Wellman drives Angus cattle. 4-H members Don Runner Vaughn Runner Dale Kiefer and George Kiefer send Shorthorns and Angus. Entrants Pass through a screening to enter, while swine are not screened.

Washington County Chicago Morice Crawford Route One Wellman Don Vaughn Dale George Kiefer Riverside Bob Greene Ainsworth Bill Norman

Two Receive Degrees At Iowa State Today

Roger Kleese and Larry David son of Washington are among 310 students receiving degrees in fall commencement at Iowa State University in Ames. Kleese earned a PhD in Crop Breeding while Davidson received a BS in Civil Engineering.

Iowa State Roger Kleese Larry Davidson Washington Iowa State University Ames Mr. Kleese Ralph J. Kleese Route Two Davidson Harley L. Davidson Route One

Nehru awaits official word on Chinese cease fire bid

India guards its position as Chinese forces push toward Assam plains and NEFA. Nehru pledges careful review of Peking's cease fire offer while Parliament vents distrust and defense officials report 80 miles of NEFA retreat toward Walong and continued fighting in Ladakh and Chusul.

New Delhi UPI Assam Valley Defense Ministry North East Frontier Peking Walong Kameng NEFA Bombila Assam Himalayas India Digboi Tezpur Nehru Peking Radio Ladakh Kashmir North East Frontier Agency Chusul

Santa Arrives by Plane for Washington Christmas Opening

Santa Claus will arrive in Washington by plane Friday and be escorted to Central Park by a city fire truck. He will meet children at 10 30 a m in the park and return for a second appearance Saturday. Local merchants announce Christmas opening plans with extended Friday and Saturday hours.

Santa Claus Washington Santa Central Park

Horak and Son Insurance Open House in New Offices

Horak and Son Insurance will host an open house Saturday at their new offices at 215 East Washington Street. The firm relocated one door east into the former Stewart and Shearer space, with redecoration featuring an early American waiting room and private offices. Paul Horak notes the new, larger, private offices with a fish themed room and a heated low front door ramp for snow. Open house hours are 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Horak Paul Horak Paul Dick Horak IBM

Lucille Edna Conrad Dies After Illness in Keota

Mrs. Lucille Edna Conrad 51 of Keota died Tuesday night at Washington County Hospital after a long illness. Rosary is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Powell Funeral Home. Funeral Friday at 9:30 a.m. at St Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. Born January 7, 1911 near Keota, she was the daughter of Arthur and Catherine Greiner Conrad. Survived by siblings Henry Flander of Kinross, A H Woltering, Ed and Joseph Conrad of Keota, Anna Peiper and Henry Conrad of Donnelson, and Bernard of West Point.

Keota Lucille Edna Conrad Washington County Powell Funeral St Mary's Catholic Church CS. Kempker Clear Creek Conrad Arthur Catherine Greiner Henry Flander Kinross A.H. Woltering Joseph Conrad Anna Peiper Henry Conrad Donnelison Bernard West Point

Local YMCA Offers Adult Swim Lessons This December

The YMCA will begin December 10 offering adult swim lessons tailored to individual ability. Classes run 8 to 9 pm for eight sessions. Members and wives pay 2 dollars, non-members 2 dollars plus a 70 cent day pass. Minimum enrollment is 6 and maximum 15. Call to register.

YMCA

Kennedy cites Khrushchev move easing Cuban crisis

President Kennedy announced that Soviet Premier Khrushchev agreed to withdraw all IL28 bombers from Cuba within 30 days and ordered the Cuban blockade lifted. He warned that Cuba remains a threat without international inspection and said U.S. surveillance will continue to ensure no offensive weapons return.

Washington UPI Kennedy Russia Cuba Caribbean Nikita Khrushchev United States Khrushchev Fidel Castro U.S

Missionaries To Speak At Eicher Mennonite Church

Wayland readers will welcome two visiting missionaries Reverend Vernon Sprunger of the Congo Inland Mission Board and Miss Marie Regier on furlough from Formosan missions. They will present reports and pictures at 7 30 p.m. on November 23 24 and 25 with a Sunday service at 10 30 a.m. All are invited.

Wayland Eicher Mennonite Church Vernon Sprunger Congo Marie Regier Formosa Congo Inland Mission Board Congo Republic

Clarence Barrow Auto Victim in Wisconsin

Clarence Barrow of Hayward Wisconsin formerly Kalona was killed instantly in a head on collision near Hayward on Monday November 19. The funeral and interment will be in Waukesha Wisconsin Friday afternoon. Survivors include his mother three sisters and a brother. He is survived by Minnie Miller of Washington a sister of Les and Nettie Miller Henry Miller and Mrs John Hindahl all of Washington. Mrs Barrow is his widow.

Clarence Barrow Hayward Wis Kalona Waukesha, Wis Barrow Minnie Miller Washington Les Nettie Miller Henry Miller John Hindahil

Weather Iowa Five Day Forecast And Temps Trend

Partly cloudy through Thursday with low 30s to 35. Highs in 30s north to 40s south. Friday looks partly cloudy with little change. Five day outlook: temperatures 3 to 5 degrees above normal, normals near 40 to 50, lows mid 20s north to upper 20s south. Cooler Thurs and Fri then a warming trend. precipitation about one tenth inch.

Iowa

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Y's Men’s Harry Ramseyer Community Chest Toledo Mitchellville Women's Reformatory Rockwell City Hughes Democrat Sider M.P. Peoples Socialist H. V Kamath Mahavir Tyagi Frank Anthony Horak & Son Insurance Eicher Mennonite Wisconsin United Press International
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