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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1962

Page

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Treshs Homer Wins for Yanks

In game five of the World Series Tom Tresh belted a three run homer in the eighth to lift the New York Yankees to a 5 3 win over the San Francisco Giants. New York moves into a 3 2 series lead.

Tom Tresh New York Yankees Yanks NEW York UPI Little Jose Pagan San Francisco Giants Pagen Giants Chuck Hiller Yankees Jack Sanford Mickey Mantle Sanford Pagan Yankee Ralph Terry

Mariner II Venus Flyby Misses by 20 900 Miles

Scientists announced the Mariner II Venus probe will pass about 20 900 miles from Venus, well outside prior estimates of 9 000 miles. The 447 pound craft will still operate effectively with instruments aimed at Venus atmosphere and surface despite the wider approach.

Erbe Proposes 25 Million Revolving Fund for Iowa Industry

Gov. Norman A. Erbe unveiled a 25 million revolving fund to help local communities build and equip new industries from research. The plan, funded by higher loan interest rather than tax increases, would earmark loan profits for science scholarships. He announced a Des Moines conference with leaders from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University to launch a university based research and development center available at cost to Iowa industries.

Cedar Rapids UPI Norman A. Erbe Erbe Junior Chamber of Commerce Iowa

Washington Juniors Attend Southeast Iowa Council Convention

A group from Washington Junior High School traveled to Burlington for the Southeast Iowa district student council convention. Attendees include Jean Beenblossom Terry Bower Im Sojka Pam Proudfit Carma Chor ping Sue Berdo Karen Vosika Candace Randall John Kleese Connie Messer with sponsor Jesse Linch. Connie Messer was chosen as vice presidential candidate and the group plans to lead a discussion on student council standards.

Connie Messer Iowa David Lynch Connie Karl Messer Route Two Washington Burlington Lynch Jesse Linch Journal Bob Elliott Jean Beenblossom Terry Bower Im Sojka Pam Proudfit Carma Chorpening Sue Berdo Karen Vosika Candace Randall John Kleese

Good Christian Unity Prospects From Vatican Council

Vatican City UPI Fra ncis Cardinal Spellman of New York says prospects are good for Christian unity from the 21st Ecumenical Council opening in Rome. About 3 000 Catholic prelates and 50 non Catholic observers attend. observers note no immediate union, but long term goals are outlined. Several world church leaders arrive as robed clergy mingle in Latin liturgy amid security concerns following recent bomb attempts.

Vatican City UPI Francis Cardinal Spellman New York 21St Ecumenical Council Cardinal Spellman John XXIII Church of Rome Fred P. Carson World Council of Methodists Philadelphia

Hamburger Bean Feed At YMCA Saturday

Boys attending the Washington YMCA will see films of the Iowa Hawkeyes game at noon Saturday. Registration ends 10 am. cost 60 cents, with free admission for those who have brought in a news member this week.

Washington Ymca Iowa Hawkeyes

Eisenhower flags one party fears in Midwest tour

Former President Eisenhower campaigned in Omaha and elsewhere urging Republicans to win state and local races and block a Kennedy backed one party system. He warned Kennedy’s Senate and House majorities could let a ruling clique control lives, calling for strong GOP measures nationwide.

Omaha UPI Eisenhower Midwest Kennedy Fred A. Seaton Nebraska Frank B. Morrison GOP Seaton Planeside Senate House

Demos Caravan Heads Through Southeast Iowa Campaign Swing

The Democratic caravan touring the first and second districts includes seven candidates led by party hopefuls E. B. Smith and Frank Less. A Cedar Rapids rally and downtown parade followed a Marion gathering as Democratic support edged the Republicans 3 to 2 at a chamber meeting.

Iowa Cedar Rapids Marion Junior Chamber of Commerce Harold Hughes GOP Norman A. Erbe James Bramwell E. B. Smith Ames U. S. Senate Frank Less Dubuque Lawrence Scalise Des Moines

Farm Wife Wins Iowa Mechanical Corn Picking Contest

Belle Plaine resident Mrs. William Hernik aged farm wife won the corn combine division with 98.29 of 100 points, the first woman to win a state mechanical corn picking contest. She leads 14 men and earns a spot in the national contest at Grand Island Nebraska with other Iowa champions Raymond Werner and Leonard Hosch.

Belle Plaine UPI William Mabel) Hernik Hernik Raymond Werner Columbus Junction Leonard Hosch Monticello Iowa Grand Island Neb Bernard Hay Olin

Greenes Win Grand Champion Sow at Texas State Fair

The sow owned by Robert L. Greene of Ainsworth was named grand champion at the Texas State Fair. Shown by Connie Greene, the Greenes sent several swine from Iowa in response to a Texas challenge as Iowa hogs were edged by Texas on meat quality in carcass judging.

Robert L. Greene Ainsworth Connie Greene Greenes Iowa Texas

Meredith Harassed on Mississippi Campus Amid Tense Calm

On the University of Mississippi campus James Meredith faced taunts from white students as he moved between classes. A stocky student threatened Meredith and a crowd of about 50 gathered at a campus cafeteria while he ate, though no violence occurred. National Guard and Army deployments remained in the area with thousands still present.

Oxford Miss UPI James Meredith University of Mississippi U.S Meredith Air Force Mark Twain Hal Holbrook Army Washington Car Lyceum Richard Wilson Jackson Associated Student Body ASB South

Mother Stabbed Daughter Slain in Attic Case

In Moline a teenage girl was found beaten and wrapped in a sheet in an attic after her mother was stabbed with scissors by Harold Griffith of Davenport. Warrants issued. two men held for questioning in nearby Rock Island about Judy Dryvel, 16, and her mother Mildred Dryvel, 45.

Moline UPS Harold Red) Griffith Davenport Iowa Credit Island Mississippi River Here Rock Island Ill Judy Drvyoel Danny John Adams Judy Mildred Dryvel Harry Dryvel Dryvel

Friends of Scouting Project Scheduled For Tuesday

B H McCarthy of Washington chairs a one day Friends of Scouting drive to be held Tuesday October 16 in 10 district towns. General Chairman Robert Hanson of Williamsburg says the effort lets towns without United Funds back Scouting with donations.

B. H. McCarthy Washington Warhawk District Friends of Scouting Robert Hanson Williamsburg United McCarthy Johnson Counties Iowa County Cleo Orris Ainsworth Bob Musser Dick Elliot Lone Tree Russ Shinn North English Ed Mack Oxford Duane Miller Wellman Jim Croxell Hills Bull Clark Kalona Zell Anderson North Liberty Don Kirschner Riverside Bob Coulter Hawkeye Area Boy Scout Council Service Center Hanson

Rites at Brighton For Bessie Arnold Nord 72

Graveside services for Mrs. Bessie Arnold Nord 72 of Mitchell South Dakota will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton officiated by Rev. E. E. Voss Gould Funeral Home directs She died in Mitchell on Sunday October 7 born in Brighton October 6 1890 daughter of Charlie and Ida Arnold She married M W in Washington to Ivar Nord who died September 5 this year Survived by three sons Wendell Washington State Bernard and Albert California one sister Mrs Hugh Cole Brighton two brothers Ed Arnold Waterloo and Lyle Arnold Keota Two brothers preceded her in death

Brighton Bessie Arnold Nord Mitchell S. D Hillcrest E. E. Voss Gould Funeral Nord Charlie Ida Edwards Arnold Washington Ivar Nord Wendell Washington State Bernard Albert California Hugh Cole Ed Arnold Waterloo Lyle Arnold Keota

Governor urges curbless Iowa highways with new 2 inch mat

Governor Norman A. Erbe announced he asked the Iowa Highway Commission to pursue a plan eliminating curbs on state roads within three to four years. A two inch asphaltic concrete mat between curbs would remove curb hazards and lower costs, allowing easier future reconstruction. He credited law enforcement for a drop in highway fatalities, noting 60 lives saved this year.

Mapleton Iowa UPI Norman A. Erbe Iowa Highway Commission Iowa 175 Erbe Highway Commission Stong Keosauqua Commission

Tornado touches down in central Wisconsin farms

A tornado ripped farm buildings across two central Wisconsin counties with one barn almost completely smashed. Mrs. George Florence reported a V shaped cloud and basement shelter as the storm crossed Clark into Wood County, while forecasters warned of possible tornadoes in northern and eastern parts. Thunderstorms hit the Northeast and Northwest and dense fog reduced Chicago visibility.

United Press International Wisconsin U.S. Weather Bureau George Florence Neillsville Wis Clark County Wood County Florences Chicago

Unemployment in Major Areas Drops to 44

Washington UPI reported 44 major industrial areas faced substantial unemployment last month, down from 47. Secretary of Labor Wirtz called it the lowest level since summer 1965.

Washington UPI Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz

Weather Iown Forecast Shows Mild Trend Through Monday

Mostly fair south and partly cloudy north through Thursday with scattered showers or thundershowers along the north border. A little warmer tonight along the north border. Highs reach 70s in the northeast to 85 in the southwest. lows 59 to 65. Five day outlook calls for 5 to 8 degrees above normal into Monday with a cooling trend by weekend.

United Press International

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