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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1962
Page
7
A reader asks if most wives wake early to cook breakfast and cites a Catholic confession issue. Abby jokes the statistics are dreamt, then comments on an honor system in a school, and addresses a wife with a second-shift husband about family duties and communication.
President Kennedy plans within two weeks to close U S ports to all Russian ships if any Soviet vessels carry arms to Castro Cuba. The move would affect some free world ships, signaling the tightest port controls in modern peacetime history and involving multiple federal departments.
The House gave final approval to Kennedy’s trade expansion bill with tariff-cutting provisions. The Senate planned to send the measure to the White House, empowering Kennedy to negotiate greater access for U.S. products in the Common Market and creating new federal programs to aid workers and firms affected by foreign competition.
A part time assistant Stanley Bauer started, and 600 bushels of certified Noda way oats were cleaned and bagged. Legume seeds especially alfalfa have surged in wholesale markets, signaling higher prices on future purchases.
The Pope’s eight day pilgrimage includes a Marian sanctuary visit in Loreto where the Black Madonna receives a golden crown. He speaks at the main altar and tears flow as he prays for the Ecumenical Council. The journey continues to Assisi with blessings in every stop on the nine car train.
Pope John XXIII rode by train to Loreto where he prayed for the upcoming Ecumenical Council and then traveled to Assisi for a pilgrimage to the shrine of St. Francis. The 80-year-old pontiff was greeted by tens of thousands and by President Antonio Segni.
Martin Greiner and family from Colorado Springs returned home after being called by the death of his brother Mike Greiner. They visited Mrs. Greiner's mother, Gladys Vincent, and Sam Greiner stationed in Minot North Dakota. The group joined other local families for a birthday reminder and a Sunday dinner at the Amanas as several relatives traveled or planned to return to their posts or homes.
Keota Community Club hosts the second annual free Town and Country Banquet at the Elementary School gym. Dr. Roberts of Parsons College spoke after entertainment by local youths and dance numbers. Corn and soy bean yield winners announced by Gerritt Hunting. Sponsors Trier Sale Barn and Central Iowa Telephones omitted.
Mrs DG Sattler hosted a Tuesday morning coffee hour for her aunt Mrs Beulah Herron of Pacific Palisades California. Guests included Mrs I FE Grady Mrs O L Rogers Mrs A J Hlaberman and several others from Iowa Illinois and Colorado visiting over weekend with relatives and wedding celebrations in Kinross and Wellman.
On The Record Deeds list transactions including James Clifford Hill to Elaine M Larson in Youngs add Washington Elsie Mathers to Frank J Marek in Sec 3 76 9 Clarence G Thomann to State of Iowa in Boyds first add Riverside Hubert Stutzman to Bill Kindred in OL 1 Gracehill Oscar Geret to John Christner in Morningside add Kalona Mary Triska to Lyle R Triska in Sec 23 746.
Morris Swartzendruber and his wife transfer real estate in Patterson's addition Patterson Kalona to Dean M. Kammelsberg under a contract sale. The deal records a deed transfer and reflects property in Kalona Iowa.
In Kalona on Tuesday October 2 Mrs William McDermet and Mrs George Bash hosted the Idris Club gathering at the McDermet home. Twenty three members attended including new member Mrs James Wheeler. Mrs Tom Russell led the business session outlines plans to attend the district meeting in Washington on October 3. The next meeting will be October 16 at Mrs Amos Mellinger’s home with Mrs Earl Fry co hostess. Mrs D G Sattler presented an informative program on the Peace Corps followed by social hour and refreshments.
A Pleasant community update notes a Loeffler reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Crile with forty seven attendees at their home. Other gatherings include Crile family events in Fairfield and visits across Dallas, Oakland, Fremont, and Greeley as relatives celebrate birthdays and share meals among friends.
A reminiscence reveals a neighbor's noodle making over two long days, serving T bone and noodles on the porch while explaining the absence of a meal for herself. Friends and relatives visit, including Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson and Aletha Engle. A trip by Mr. and Mrs. Kleese covers Niagara Falls, Hudson River boat tour, White House Capitol Washington Monument and Lincoln sites.
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