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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1962

Page

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Albert Mills 55 Dies Suddenly at Home

Albert Mills owner of Mills East End Grocery died of a heart attack at his home 708 East Washington Street Friday night September 7 1962. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Latta officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery with Odd Fellows graveside rites. Born November 12 1906 in Henry County he married Marion Widdifield June 23 1934 in Salem Iowa. He lived in Washington since 1932 and worked at Ruggaber hardware and Sitler's Auto Parts before owning the market. He was member of Methodist Church IOOF and Past Noble Grands. Survivors include wife two sons Phillip and Meredith a daughter Joy Ann three sisters and three brothers.

Albert Bill) Mills Mills East End Grocery East Washington Street Jones Lloyd Latta Elm Grove Cemetery Odd Fellows Lodge Albert Howard Mills Henry County Jesse Jackson Sarah Peterson Mills Salem Iowa Marion Elizabeth Widdifield Mills Washington Rukgaber’s Hardware Sitler’s Auto Parts Mills Market Methodist Church IOOF Noble Grands Phillip Meredith Joy Ann Sylvia Reeves Tucson Ariz Ronald Hart Mt. Pleasant P. L. Fenn Chester Roy Oskaloosa Gilbert

Police Question 17 Right-Wingists in Paris Plot Probe

Paris reports say 17 right wing extremists were interrogated at Paris police HQ as authorities widen a nationwide hunt for remnants of the OAS terrorist network linked to the attempt on President Charles de Gaulle last month. Five of the 11 killer squad members have been arrested and a sixth was seized in Marseilles. The suspects face possible trial before a French Assize Court by mid-October as authorities speed up terrorism prosecutions.

Paris UPI Charles de Gaulle Marseilles Secret Army Organization OAS

Dismissal Sought in Iowa Apportionment Suit

Iowa Attorney General Evan L. Hultman filed a motion in U S district court seeking dismissal of a suit by Charles L. Davis and Arthur J. Lewis of the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL CIO challenging the Iowa Legislature’s apportionment. The motion argues lack of federal jurisdiction and absence of a justiciable controversy and alleges no evidence of invidious discrimination. The petition had claimed the 1904 and 1928 apportionment let 27.4 percent of Iowa’s population elect 55 of 108 House members and 35.6 percent choose 26 of 50 Senators.

Des Moines API Iowa U. S House Senate Charles L. Davis Arthur J. Lewis The Labor Federation Federal

Toby and Susie to Appear on CBS TV Show

Neil and Caroline Schaffner known for Toby and Susie tent shows will appear on the CBS program Who in the World on Sunday evening September 16.

Neil Caroline Schaffner Toby Susie CBS

No Progress Toward Rail Strike Pact

Federal mediator Francis A. O'Neill Jr. announced a weekend break in talks with the ORT strike leaders as a daily effort to end the Chicago and North Western Railway walkout stalled. Governors and senators urged President Kennedy to intervene, warning of economic disruption across 10 states and potential defense delays.

Chicago UPS Chicago and North Western Railway White House Francis A. O’neill Jr Order of Railroad Telegraphers ORT O’neill Midwest Kennedy North Western Bourke B. Hickenlooper Jack Miller Iowa

Soblen Shows Early Signs Of Recovery In London

Soviet spy Dr. Robert A. Soblen, in a coma after a self-administered barbiturate overdose, is showing signs of improvement. Doctors said depth of coma is less and they are hopeful he will regain consciousness. Soblen faces deportation and life imprisonment in the United States.

London UPI Robert A. Soblen Soblen C. G. Barnes Dina Soblen New York United States Soviet Union

Rally Against Integration Of Catholic Schools In New Orleans

Segregationists led by excommunicated Catholics call a mass protest against parochial school integration in New Orleans area. Archbishop Cody pledges schools open to all races despite a school shooting, closings, demonstrations, and a white boycott impacting attendance. Perez and Mrs. Gaillot, critics of integration, led a Westwego rally in Plaquemines Parish targeting parochial schools in Jefferson and Plaquemines parishes.

New Orleans UPI John PP. Cody Plaquemines Parish Leander H. Perez B.J. Gaillot Westwego la Perez

Light Vote Expected In School Election

A very light vote is expected as Washington Community School District voters choose two board members and a district treasurer. Incumbent Carl Dallmeyer seeks re election from district No 4 at city hall. Verle Gallagher runs from area No 2 at Mace Motor. All voters may vote for treasurer. areas 1 2 vote at Mace Motor and areas 3 4 5 vote at city hall. Polls open noon to 7 p.m.

Washington Community Carl Dallmeyer City of Washington Verle Gallagher Mace Motor

Gott Sentenced To 21 Years In Fort Madison Prison

Lester James Gott 21 of Morning Sun was sentenced in district court to 21 years in the Iowa Penitentiary at Fort Madison on charges of car theft breaking and entering and jail break. The judge ordered the terms concurrent and noted an escape while in jail prior to recapture.

Gott Lester James Gott Iowa Fort Madison L. R. Carson Riverside Columbus City

Algerian Troops March on Algiers With Triumph Aim

Algerian regulars under Col Houari Boumedienne move from Bilda toward Algiers for a possible triumphal entry. Crowds along the route cheer as officials say the march was approved by Vice Premier Ahmed Ben Bella and there is no indication of hostile intent.

Algiers API Houari Boumedienne Bilda Ahmed Ben Bella Boumedienne Bella

Christian Men Barbecue Planned by Sunset Park Church

The Men's Brotherhood of the Christan Church will hold a barbecue at Sunset Park on Monday evening September 10 at 6 30. All men of the church are invited. Rev. Fred Penny of Iowa City will be the speaker.

Men's Brotherhood of the Christan Church Sunset Park Fred Penny Iowa City

Advance Ross acquires Lab Tronics to diversify products

Advance Ross Electronics announces the purchase of Lab Tronics Inc, Chicago 1946 maker of molded cable assemblies for hi fi and audio gear. The deal aims to stabilize year round jobs at Burlington and Washington Iowa plants and open Lab Tronics products to aircraft and other markets beyond television.

Chicago Advance Ross Electronics Corporation Lab-Tronics, Inc Advance Ross Burlington Washington Iowa Lab-Tronics Donald J Tricebock Lab- Tronics

Meat Price Hikes Loom as NFO Pressure Widens

In Chicago and across the Midwest, meat prices are expected to rise as the National Farmers Organization drives a holding action to keep livestock, corn and soybeans off the market until processors sign higher, stable prices. Major packers announce widespread layoffs in Omaha, Sioux City, and Waterloo, while cattle prices hit a five year high.

Chicago UPI Midwest Packers National Farmers Organization NFO Pennsylvania Idaho Oren Lee Staley Rea Staley Wilson Milwaukee Wis

Good Run of Stock At Livestock Sale

A spokesman from Washington Livestock Sales Co said the regular Friday auction had a good run of animals and steady to strong prices. He noted reports from areas affected by the NFC holding action suggesting some receipts were curtailed.

Washington Livestock Sales Co NFC

Woman Killed Three Hurt in Milford Collision

A two car crash on a county gravel road near Milford left Jean Annreno 22 Terril dead. Injured were Mary Zehnder 29 Terril Lloyd Hill 29 Arnolds Park and William Hitchins 31 Arnolds Park. All were hospitalized in Spirit Lake in serious condition.

Hitchins Milford Reno Hill

Truck Hits Stopped School Bus. No Serious Injuries Noted

A gravel truck rear ended a stopped bus carrying 28 children on Jasper County road A near Kellogg. Four vehicles were involved. two children lost teeth and many pupils were shaken but released to parents after medical checks. Driver Wade Phipps was charged with failing to control his vehicle and overtaking a stopped bus.

Kellogg UPI Here Charles Hutchins Jasper County Peggy Schaumberg George M Schaumberg Hutchins Bill Morris Lester Cope Kellogge Manatts Gravel Co Brooklyn Don Kearns Anamosa Kearns William Wade Phipps Grinnell Phipps

Girls Survive 3 Day Ordeal After Plane Crash

In Big Bear California two Clark children Laurie eight and Julie six survived three days near a wrecked plane that killed their parents William 33 and Jacqueline. Laurie remains in traction for a thigh fracture while Julie aided her sister and both receive care at St Bernardine's Hospital San Bernardino.

Big Bear Calif UPI Laurie Clark Julie Clark Scott King TraveLodge Motels, Inc William Clark TraveLodge San Diego Jacqueline Clark Marie Dowden St. Bernardine’s Hospital San Bernardino Julie Laurie

Riverside Man Kron Dies After Illness in Iowa County

Hubert Stephen Kron 64 of Riverside died Friday at Washington County Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Monday at St. Mary's Church Riverside with a rosary Sunday at 7 and 8 p.m. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Kron, born December 26 1897 in Washington County, farmed in the county and worked the last five years for the State University of Iowa in Iowa City. Survivors include his widow Libbie Mahaffey Kron two sons Kenneth and Elmer a stepson Alex Mahaffey a daughter Mrs Don Fox and Mrs Charles Fackler 13 grandchildren and one sister Mrs Ed Kasper. He was predeceased by a brother.

Hubert Stephen Kron Riverside Washington County Hospital University Hospital Iowa City St. Mary's Catholic Church Sorden and Adams Mt. Olivet Mr. Kron Washington County Anthony Anna Mahovee Kron State University of Iowa Libbie Mahaffey Kenneth Washington Elmer Alex Mahaffey Vermillion S.C Don Fox Charles Fackler Ed Kasper

School Election in Junction on Monday

Voters in the Columbus Community school district will go to the polls Monday from noon until 7 p.m. to select one director and a district treasurer. Candidates for the board are Lewis Newell and Dr. Kenneth R. Carrell. Everette Henson is the candidate for treasurer. Voters will also decide on using funds from the Cotter house sale for school building repairs and remodeling.

Columbus Junction Columbus Community Lewis Newell Kenneth R. Carrell Everette Henson Treasure Cotter

Congress Backing Kennedy Plan on Reserve Call Up

Congress signals support for President Kennedy request to extend reserve call up authority for one year and to cover periods ending Feb 28 1963 while aiming for prompt action and avoiding broad mobilization. Senate leaders caution immediacy and focus on drill pay status and past Berlin crisis problems.

Washington UPI Congress Kennedy House Senate Berlin Armed Services Or National Guard Free World Cuba Russia Berlin Wall United States Mike Mansfield Mont Mansfield Kenndy Defense Department

YWCA Announces Fall Swim Classes Start Tuesday

YWCA fall swimming program opens Tuesday with sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays at the YWCA pool. Adult fees run 3.50 for members and 4 for non members, children 3.50. schedule and details available by telephoning the YWCA.

YWCA Evening Journal

Iowa Weather: Rain Likely Heavy West and North

Rain continues tonight with heavy falls expected in the west and north. A cold spell grips the northwest with Sunday bringing cloudiness wind and much colder temperatures with occasional rain. Lows tonight range from near 50 northwest to near 60 southeast. Sunday highs mid 50s northwest to low 60s southeast. Outlook shows Monday clearing but still cool.

Iowa

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