Ford Shuts Out Cincinnati 2-0 in World Series Opener
In front of nearly 70,000 at Yankee Stadium the New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 2 to 0. Elston Howard led off the fourth with a homer and Bill Skowron followed with a left field shot to extend the lead. Whitey Ford and Jim O'Toole matched strong pitching as Yanks improve their World Series standing.
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Jim O'Toole
Hector Lopez Howard
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Mrs. Donald Bell 41 Dies at Home Near Wellman
Mrs. Donald Bell aged 41 died at 3 20 a m today at her home half a mile south of West Chester She was born March 18 1920 in North English daughter of William and Sarah King She married Donald Bell June 6 1937 and belonged to the Church of the Brethren at South English She is survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Betty Hudson a son Donald Raymond King of North English and three sisters Mrs Roy Me Artor Wellman Mrs Clifford Claypool Williamsburg and Mrs Roscoe Courtney Garden City Kansas Funeral services will be held at Powell Funeral Home in Wellman.
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Donald Bell
West Chester
Powell
Well
Roy Me. Artor
Clifford Claypool
Williamsburg
Roscoe Courtney
Garden City
Kansas
Move to Restore Civilian Control In Syria Today
The Syrian revolutionary council orders all military personnel back to pre revolt posts to restore civilian rule. Radio Damascus cites the move as proof the military seeks no personal gain and highlights limited casualties and reduced troops around Damascus as curfew ends.
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Syrian Revolutionary Council
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Egypt
Knight to name Nixon emissary who sought to derail governor bid
Los Angeles a former governor Goodwin J Knight will name today the emissary Nixon allegedly used to press him to drop out of the gubernatorial race. Knight said the emissary telephoned Sept 7 from a prominent Los Angeles business figure to lure Knight from the race and offered government posts in return. Nixon denied the accusation calling it false and libelous and offered to swear on a Bible that it was untrue.
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Sacramento
Kennedy to Meet Gromyko in Washington Friday
President Kennedy will hold talks Friday with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in Washington. The meeting follows progress in New York discussions with Dean Rusk and is seen as crucial to Berlin negotiations though no concrete decisions are expected. Ambassador Thompson heads to Washington to advise, as Khrushchev weighs U.S. stance before Russia’s party congress.
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Moscow
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Mrs Bessie Simmons Dies in California
Mrs. Bessie Simmons, 64, died Monday in San Bernardino California after traveling there three weeks ago. Her body will lie at Stacy Funeral Home Columbus Junction with calls Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Graveside rites are set for 1 30 pm at Columbus City Cemetery. She was born in Columbus Junction to Dr S B and Anna Buffington Paxton and married Walter Simmons. Survivors include two sisters Mana Paxton and Mrs Harold Toop both in California.
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Death of Harry Lewis 75 of Muscatine
Harry Lewis 75 of Muscatine died there Tuesday He was born May 24 1886 in Columbus Junction son of William and Ida Elliott Lewis He married Abbie Gentzler April 11 1909 and served as custodian of Columbus High School He is survived by three sons four daughters two grandchildren ten great grandchildren and a brother Bert of Wichita Kansas Funeral services will be held at 3 pm Thursday at the Raph J Witch Funeral Home in Muscatine Burial will be there.
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Wichita
Kansas
Funeral Friday for Mrs Himmetrich 82
Mrs. O M Himmetrich 82 died Tuesday October 3 1961 at Washington County Hospital after a stroke. Funeral Friday at 2 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Revs Carlyle Smith and Eddie West officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Survivors include husband two sons Rodney Kephart Des Moines Orie Kephart Olds one stepdaughter Mrs Everette Coon West Chester twelve grandchildren seventeen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
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East Second Street
Jones Funeral Home
Carlyle Smith
Eddie West
Elm Grove Cemetery
Adalena Strum
Sweden
Adolph
Marie Gustave Nelson Strum
Illinois
Havre
Washington County
John Henry Kephart Jr
OM. Himmelrich
Rodney Kephart
Olds
Orie Kephart
Des Moines
Everette Coon
West Chester
Group to Hear Bode On Special Education
The Washington County Association for Retarded Children invites all parents and interested persons to an 8 p.m. meeting on Thursday Oct 5 in the courthouse basement Washington with Dwight G Bode the County Superintendent outlining the Prairie Flower School program Mrs Ray Glover reports on a Board of Control meeting and tours of Woodward and Glenwood schools A social hour will follow
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Washington
Dwight G. Bode
Prairie Flower School
Ray Glover
State Association For Retarded Children
Board of Control
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Glenwood
Court House Offices Closed on Friday
Washington County court offices will be closed Friday October 6 so officers and deputies may attend a school of instruction in Des Moines.
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State Threatens Action Over County Highway Violations
Washington County officials face possible legal action from the State Highway Commission over irregularities in the county road program. The panel warned no new highway projects will be approved until the board is exonerated by judicial proceedings. Officials acknowledged prior irregularities and said steps would follow procedures to prevent further violations.
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Washington County
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Attorney for Stump Seeks Dismissal Of Murder Charge
Ronald M Stump 29 Keokuk accused in the Des Moines Daly murder seeks dismissal arguing the indictment contains false facts. Motions filed in Polk County District Court challenge the bill of particulars and accuse witness testimony of being altered or misrepresented.
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Keokuk
Riley McManus
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Edwin Moore
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Daly
Washington County Leads In Per Capita Sales Tax Returns
Washington County reported total sales tax receipts of 454 64 for the year ending June 30 1961 with per capita collections at 23 42. Neighboring counties Jefferson Louisa Keokuk Henry and others posted lower per capita figures and totals, while Washington retailers reported 282 524 49 in taxable sales.
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Ford UAW talks resume as strike widens plant closures
Detroit UPI reports the Ford UAW dispute returns to bargaining under government pressure with 120,000 workers idle and 85 plants closed coast to coast. Reuther and Denise signal several major non economic issues remain unresolved and fear a quick settlement before weekend. Goldberg urged a speedy accord while noting regrettable shutdowns.
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Norwegian Y s Man Speaks at Iowa District Conference
Gilbert Hansen of Oslo spoke at the Y s Men district conference in southeast Iowa with clubs from across the district in attendance. The event followed a ladies night YMCA program and included awards, a business meeting, and remarks by district governor Robert Choate and International official Donald A Wine.
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Washington Youth Captured After Eldora Escape
Frank Manning 15 of Washington and two other youths were captured in Marshalltown after being spotted in an alley while逃离ing Eldora state boys school. Manning, Ron Miller, and Ron White had escaped the Eldora facility earlier Sunday.
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Pleasant Hill Church Plans 125th Homecoming Event
The Pleasant Hill Christian Church, six miles southeast of Washington, marks its 125th anniversary with a homecoming on Sunday October 8. Rev H LaVerne Kinzel will speak morning, Rev Vernon H Carter will speak afternoon, followed by a 12 30 basket dinner.
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Howard L. Witting
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Vernon H Carter
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Local Businesses Support Christmas Decoration Program
The Magic 100 lists 100 Washington firms and donors backing a three year holiday decorating effort. Businesses named include Brown Shoe Fit, Eastland, National Bank of Washington, Farmers Mutual Insurance, Jane Funeral Home, Osineup Drugs, Kneen Refrigeration, and Washington Federal Savings & Loan. Additional supporters will enhance the display.
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Joe Falk
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Tom Duncan
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George Breitenbach
Senior Citizens Trip to West Branch Memorials
Members of the senior citizens group plan a Friday trip to West Branch to visit memorials to former President Herbert Hoover. They depart the YMCA at 9 30 am and will picnic in the park. Reservations are due by noon Thursday and uncontacted members should telephone the YMCA.
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Iowa Weather Forecast Keeps Mild Spring Feel
Fair and continued mild conditions across Iowa through Thursday. A light warmer trend in the northwest tonight with tonight's low around 40 to 45. Thursday highs generally in the 70s. Friday outlook remains fair and mild. Five day outlook shows temperatures averaging slightly above normal with normal highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s and lows in the low 40s to near 50. No significant temperature changes or precipitation expected.
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