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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1964

Page

7

Corn harvest safety underlines Iowa concerns

Iowa farmers across counties face fatigue and weather fears as corn harvesting nears halfway. Safety steps urged after 204 serious accidents in 1963, 54 amputations, and most mishaps near elevators and gears. Entomologist and safety officials warn peak danger between 4 and 5 pm and urge shields, breaks, and cautious routines. National corn picker contest near Sioux Falls draws 60,000 spectators with presidential candidates engaging farmers.

Iowa Sioux Falls S. C Burt Oole John F. Kennedy Richard Nixon Senator Goldwater Humphrey

Sugar and spice shower honors Mrs. Woodford at church

Mrs. Florence Woodford is honored at a Federated Church shower in Westchester with a playful theme sugar and spice and everything nice. Guests enjoyed games and gifts including an electric skillet. Local church groups held meetings and a pot luck supper followed, with multiple family guests and long list of contributors. Jay L. Hough arrives for a 20 day leave from K. I. Sawyer Air Base Michigan.

A. J. Wotruba Westchester Federated Church Florence Woodford Florence Melvin Booth Merl McDowell John McDowell Fred Coakley Carl Corpman Bob Waterhouse Jr Jim Waterhouse Denny Miller Eugene Engle Guy Stacy Nancy Diane Ivan Niffenegger Frances Romine John Hough West Chester W.C.T.U Edna Kleese John Hindahl Lloyd Bauer Knoxville Hospital Marvin Gier Methodist Church Keith Stewart Don Orr Kinzler Clark Bauer Mabel Moore Jerry Foriash Lee Mangold Ernestine Kelsey Sylvia Roethel Judy Gier Lynn Dixie Phyllis Hansen W.S.C.S Florence Bauer Frances Bauer L. L. Hays Washington Jay L. Hough Jay K. I. Sawyer Air Base Michigan

Harris Survey Finds Doubt On Kennedy Plot Despite Report

A national Harris survey after the Warren Commission report shows 31 percent believe Oswald had accomplices, 13 percent unsure, and 87 percent convinced Oswald killed Kennedy. Most lingering doubts cite complexity, Ruby’s role, and background claims. The study tracks beliefs before and after the commission’s findings.

John F. Kennedy Lee Harvey Oswald Oswald Jack Ruby Commission John Kennedy Ruby Agerek Russia Warren

Winfield Mt Union juniors stage comedy at HS

Winfield Mt Union High School in Winfield hosts a three act comedy Dont Take My Penny on October 26 and 27 at 8:00 PM. Brenda Berkshire plays Penny with John Leyle as Kerry and Charlene Hamilton as Sally the maid. The cast includes Tom Pounds David Courter and many others under director Mrs Corraine Lauer and student director Cindy Glenn. Promoters include Sue Wolfe Linda Maxwell and Marianna Remick. Jim Nabors, born in Sylacauga Alabama, is noted as the son of a local policeman.

Winfield Penny Winfield - Mt. Union High School Brenda Berkshire Hollywood John Leyle Kerry Sally Charlene Hamilton Mark Tom Pounds Greg David Courter Caleb David Stevens Lydia Sue Fricke Norman Lvynelle Bitting Gram Nancy Hall Mavis Pam Paulson Joanna Donna Gabeline Marie Mary Krieger Claire Linda Kremer Elsie Eulene Walker

Adair County Sale Dates and Related Auctions

A compilation of sale dates across Iowa Missouri and nearby areas listing cattle farm equipment livestock real estate and household goods auctions. Entries include Kirksville real estate auction October 21 Johnson Real Estate Eaton estate sale October 22 and various ongoing weekly livestock markets in Wapello Kalona Columbus Junction and Washington with start times and locations. Gamma Detection news brief notes use of gamma rays for building inspections by Picker X-Ray Corp in New York.

Adair County Cooperative Kirksville Missouri John Wieneke Brighton Highway 78 Carl Amrine Washington Coppock Eureka Church Mildred Kupka Appanoose County Beef Producers’ Association McCreary Sale Co Centerville Iowa Crawfordsville H. E. Johnston North Avenue C Merle A. Kallaus Catherine Thoman Riverside Charles Waldschmidt Putnam County Livestock Marketing Assoc Unionville Parkview Retirement Home Wayland J. C. Richenberger Brighton City Limits Max Rathmel Edward J. Roberts Wayland Blacktop Alvin Shebeck Cotter Fred Zieglowsky Wapello Livestock, Auction, Inc Highway 61 Wapello Washington Livestock Sales Co Smylie Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Kalona New York UPI Picker X-Ray Corp White Plains N.Y

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