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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1962

Page

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U S Shifts to Cuba Threat Talks With Latin Ambassadors

Secretary of State Dean Rusk to meet Latin American ambassadors at 4 p m EDT to discuss the Soviet backed Cuban arms buildup. Kennedy says the arms are defensive and pledges any necessary means to stop export of aggression in the Western Hemisphere.

Washington API Dean Rusk Cuba Rusk Kennedy United States Fidel Castro Russia U.S Caribbean Hemisphere

Washington Y's Men In First Fall Meeting

Washington Y's Men held their first Fall meeting with President Robert Cheater presiding. Roger Campbell from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt Pleasant spoke, and AFS student Pio Barone of Naples introduced by Bill Boshart. Bill Boshart also attended the dinner. Committees reported plans for a bridge marathon and cribbage marathon already underway.

Washington Y Robert Cheater Roger Campbell Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Pio Barone Naples Italy AFS Washington High School Bill Boshart Mike Boshart

VFW Buddy Poppies Sale Planned for September 29

The 41st annual nationwide Buddy Poppy drive will distribute flowers on September 29 in Washington. Commander Dwight Hayes says 4000 poppies are aimed for, with proceeds funding local veterans relief and national rehabilitation services. A penny per poppy supports the VFW National Home for Widows and Orphans in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, founded in 1925.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Washington Dwight Hayes Washington County Post Ladies Auxiliary Ralph Borman, Jr Commander Hayes V.F.W. National Home For Eaton Rapids Michigan

Mrs. Cora Davis 98 Dies at Wayland

Cora Campbell Davis died at Parkview Home Wayland on September 4 1962 at age 98 from old age. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev Vernon Elgin officiating. Burial North Hill Cemetery Wayland. She married C Harry Davis in Dublin September 19 1883. he died 1947. Survived by daughter Mrs W C Schlatter of Washington six grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and daughter-in-law Mrs Belle Davis Kalona. She was the last of her immediate family.

Sherman- Eden Vernon Elgin North Hill Cemetery Wayland Cora Campbell Washington County Thomas Nancy Quinn Campbell Washington Dublin C. Harry Davis Marion Avenue

Reservations Open for Washington County Beef Tour to Omaha

Washington County beef producers must reserve by September 8 at the Extension office for a September 16 and 17 bus tour to Omaha. A $10 deposit covers bus transportation. The itinerary includes livestock yards visits, a Venice feedlot with 7500 to 9000 cattle, and two Council Bluffs area operations.

Washington County Omaha Jim Frier Venice Nebraska Council Bluffs

Bar Association Dinner Meeting Planned in Washington

Washington County Bar Association schedules a dinner at Halcyon House on Wednesday September 12 at 6 30 p m. Attorney Robert Day handles reservations and Paul V Shearer serves as president of the group.

Washington County Bar Association Halcyon House Washington Robert Day Paul V. Shearer

Ben Bella claims victory as cease fire fails to end fighting

Fighting persisted south and west of Algiers despite a cease-fire with Ben Bella. Massena near Orleansville and areas near Aumale and Berrouaghia saw artillery and guerrilla clashes, with hospitals reporting ongoing casualties as leaders of Willayas Three and Four announced the deal.

Algiers UPI Ahmed Ben Bella Orleansville Massena Si Hassan Willaya Aumale Berrouaghia Willaya Four Willaya Three and Four Ben Bella Willayas Three Algeria France Kabylia

Kelley Slated to Hang Thursday Demon Clinic Friday

The ninth annual soap clinic at Case Field on Friday night draws a large turnout. Kelley and Demon players will perform calisthenics drills offensive and defensive formations and a short scrimmage beginning at 7 30. Admission is a bar of soap per person.

Case Field Demons E. Kelly Schlapkchl Harold Stevens James Rossen Gary Hurst Don Lawless Tom English

Salladay and Campbell Elected Cheerleaders

Judy Salladay a senior and Chris Campbell a freshman won spots on the varsity cheer squad at a Tuesday assembly by student vote. Jane Peterson heads the group with members including Sandra Robison Daylene McAvoy Dixie Potter.

Judy Salladay Chris Campbell Salladay Jane Peterson Sandra Robison Daylene McAvoy Dixie Potter Judy Pollock Pat Lewis Jan Heaton Campbell Mollie Kneen Jean Johnson

Barth Oil Co Buys Service Station On Iowa Avenue

Barth Oil Co owner W. P. Barth purchased the Mobil Station north of the square on Iowa Avenue and will offer Phillips 66 products. Barth, a Washington oil veteran since 29 years ago, operates tank wagon service in the area with drivers E. A. Conner and Dave McCall.

W. P. Barth Barth Oil Co Mobil Iowa Avenue Phillips 66 Mr. Barth Washington Phillips E. A. Conner Dave McCall

Farmers NFO claims early success in price protest

Militant National Farmers Organization leaders said their all out holding action to keep farm products off the market showed unexpected strength in the opening stage. Hog and cattle receipts fell at key Midwest markets, with 39 000 hogs and 42 000 cattle reported across twelve points, while prices at major terminals rose modestly. Reports of disturbances surfaced in Missouri and Wisconsin but no widespread violence occurred as learners weighed the impact of the protest on prices and contracts.

Chicago UPS Oren Lee Staley National Farmers Organization NFO U.S. Agriculture Department Midwest East St Louis Missouri Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Lewistown NFC John M. Dalton

Mariner 2 makes midcourse turn toward Venus in historic step

UPI reports Mariner 2 completed a crucial midcourse maneuver, correcting a 223000 mile off course drift from Cape Canaveral. The 447 pound probe heads toward Venus on an 180 million mile journey, aiming for a Dec 14 closest approach and potential discovery about Venusian clouds and possible life. NASA scientists at JPL express optimism for a landmark solar system exploration milestone.

Pasadena Calif UPI America Venus United States Russia Cal Tech Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL Mariner-2 Jack James William Pickering The Propulsion Laboratory U.S Earth Solar System Cape Canaveral Fla

Clemency Denied In Iowa Slaying Case

Governor Norman Erbe refused to commute the death sentence of Charles Edwin Kelley, a 21 year old from Minneapolis, to life imprisonment. Kelley will be executed at 5:45 AM CST Thursday at Fort Madison State Penitentiary.

Des Moines UPI Norman A. Erbe Charles Edwin Kelley Erbe Kelley Minneapolis Minn Mount Pleasant John Lewis State Penitentiary Fort Madison Lester Peter Iowa Council Bluffs Alvin Koehrsen Walnut Charlies Noel Brown Bedford Ind Brown Supreme Court Arthur Kelley Robert C. Heithoff Peter

Washington Chamber Plans Dinner and New Bureaus

Preliminary plans for a Washington Chamber of Commerce dinner in November were discussed. The board reviewed painting the highway sign, a new business brochure, and bureau system efforts including Agriculture Bureau activity and upcoming meetings. Christmas plans and a year financial report showing the chamber in the black were presented.

Washington Chamber of Commerce Chamber Board Chamber of Commerce Highway One Washington Bureau Agriculture Bureau Chamber Chamber of Commerce Board

Erbe Pledges Tax Relief for Iowa Elder Citizens

Gov. Norman A. Erbe, seeking re election, promises possible state income tax relief for Iowans age 65 and older. He proposes credit adjustments tied to federal deductions or a $15 to $30 credit, arguing gains would come from better tax collection and tighter government economies.

Mount Pleasant UPI Norman A. Erbe Erbe

Candidates Named for School Election in Ainsworth

In Ainsworth Consolidated School District candidates were named for the September 10 election. Max White Jr and Clarence Kauffman seek three year terms on the school board. George Koehler runs for a one year board term and Cleo Orris for the two year treasurer post.

Ainsworth Ainsworth Consolidated Max White Jr Clarence Kauffman George Koehler Cleo Orris

Weather in Iowa Fair and warm spell ahead

United Press International reports Iowa will stay fair through Thursday with warmer northwest tonight and Thursday. Low tonight in the lower to middle 40s, highs Thursday in the middle 70s west to upper 60s east. Friday partly cloudy and warmer then turning colder north. Five day temps average 4 to 8 degrees below normal with warmer start and weekend cooldown. normal highs upper 70s north to low 80s south, normal lows mid 50s to near 60, precip about 0.2 inch to 0.5 inch mainly weekend.

United Press International Iowa Middle 50S

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