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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1962

Page

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Kennedy Lodge Win in Massachusetts Primary

Ted Kennedy won the Democratic Senate nomination in Massachusetts after a decisive primary night. George Cabot Lodge captured the Republican nomination over Laurence Curtis. McCormack conceded as Kennedy led in Boston and the state, setting up a Kennedy Lodge November contest.

Kennedy Lodge Boston UPI Ted Kennedy United States George Cabot Lodge Edward J. McCormack McCormack Teddy Eddie Henry Cabot Lodge Laurence Curtis Massachusetts Kennedys Lodges Ted John F. Fitzgerald Senate U.S. Senate Eisenhower Suffolk County Mass Curtis John McCormack Grace

Livestock and Feed Outlook Meeting Slated Sept 25

Washington County livestock men will gather Sept 25 at 7 36 p m in the fair grounds showbarn to discuss feeder cattle management film by Bill Zmolek and a price and supply outlook for 1963 by Charles Mogget. The session aims to help farmers plan production and marketing and invites all interested persons to attend.

Washington County Jim Frier Washington County Fairgrounds Bill Zmolek Iowa State University Charles Mogget Outlook

Mystery Explosion Near Brandenburg Gate Sparks East Berlin Tension

West Berlin reports an explosion near the Brandenburg Gate with no origin found. Soviet troops arrived in a truck after the blast while East German police were absent. Additional clashes involved tear gas tossed over the border and a major tunnel escape from East to West Berlin involving West Berlin students.

West Berlin

County NFO Meeting Thursday at Riverside

Washington County NFO hosts a meeting in Riverside High School gym on Thursday night September 20 at 8 p.m. Ladies night. every member and his wife urged to attend to learn how the holding action progresses. Duane Redlinger notes live stock transfers aim to steady receipts as evidence. Attendees from Johnson County welcomed for two-county event.

Washington County Nfo Riverside High School Duane Redlinger

TB Association Sponsors School Skin Tests in Washington County

The Washington County Tuberculosis Association will sponsor Mantoux skin tests for students in grades 1 5 9 and 12 and all school personnel. Parental consent is required. Positive reactors receive chest x rays, with best films on Nov 8 from the mobile unit. Schedule lists tests at multiple schools from Sept 24 to Oct 16 with the final x ray day for reactors.

Washington County Tuberculosis Association Washington County Ainsworth Consolidated Round Grove Rural Brighton Independent St. James Catholic Richmond Catholic School Riverside Public St. Mary’s Catholic Prairie Flower Special Education West Chester Wellman Snake Hollow Rural Kalona Pleasant Hill Maple Grove Middleburg Lincoln Elementary Washington High School Stewart Elementary

Stewardship Sunday at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Stewardship Sunday scheduled at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Sunday September 23. Men's talks by Paul Boettcher James Jorgenson Richard Wacholz and William Matson. Alan Bergstrom leads liturgy. Sunday school at 8 30 a m worship at 9 30 a m Rev Dennis Stutrud is pastor.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Paul Boettcher James Jorgenson Richard Wacholz William Matson Alan Bergstrom Dennis Stutrud

Mrs. Amos Gingerich Dies at Kalona

Mrs. Amos J. Gingerich, 84, died today at her son-in-law and daughter’s home north of Kalona. Funeral services set for 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Yoder Funeral Home with arrangements by Jake J. Miller. Born Elizabeth Brenneman in 1878, she married Amos Gingerich in 1898. he died in 1953. Survived by five daughters and three sons.

Kalona Amos J. Gingerich John J. Miller Jake J. Miller Yoder Amos Gingerich

Livestock Meetings Planned by Iowa Farm Bureau

The Iowa Farm Bureau will hold five meetings to report on National Livestock and Meat Board activities to boost livestock and meat markets. The Fairfield session is at 5 p.m. September 24 at Woody's Steak House. Events are in cooperation with the meat board and Iowa State University extension service with speakers H. S. Nicole and Robert Rust.

Iowa Farm Bureau National Livestock and Meat Board Woody's Fairfield Meat Board Extension Service Iowa State University H. S. Nicol Commodity Division Robert Rust Iowa State

Southeast Six Will Meet at Fairfield

Representatives from Southeast Six Conference schools will hold their Fall meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m in Fairfield. After the meal, administrators and teachers will attend sessions on administration, athletics, instrumental and vocal music, science and speech departments. Washington Community High School is a member. E Kelly Schlapkohl is president this year.

Fairfield Washington Community High School E. Kelly Schlapkohl

Window Washer Dies After Prolonged Dangle Rescue

A 63 year old window washer dangled outside a New York building for 25 minutes before rescue but died of an apparent heart attack. authorities reported the incident occurred Tuesday and the man was pronounced dead shortly after.

New York UPS

Erbe Defends Trade Bill in Washington Campaign Stop

Governor Norman Erbe criticized Democratic claims of fiscal danger while in Washington YMCA remarks. He cited an $18 million safe balance, a $15 million working cap from a $24 million minimum, and a $48 million surplus used to fund universities and hospitals without tax increases. He blamed Loveless vetoes for education delays and called Democrat accounting delusive. A county GOP meeting featuring Robert Everetts and Willa Weldin followed.

Norman Erbe Washington Sam Barnard L. B. Liddy Robert Everetts Willa Weldin Republican Party The Erbe Washington Y General Fund Loveless Everetts United States Rourke Hickenlooper

Three Farm Policy Questions Linger After Omnibus Bill

The omnibus farm bill leaves three major issues unresolved including dairy, cotton, and feed grains. Congress must decide next year on long range controls or price supports and potential production limits. The Kennedy administration urged supply controls while Congress delayed action this year.

Congress Kennedy Secretary of Agriculture Washington Agriculture Orvile L. Freeman Allen J. Eliender D-La Senate Agriculture Committee Cotton Program Administration

Britain Granted Market Entry Accord With Caution

The Commonwealth nations issued a final communique granting Britain a grudging path to join the European Common Market. They warned Britain to secure favorable terms to protect Commonwealth interests, noting negotiations are incomplete and a final judgment awaits full terms. Britain vows to keep Commonwealth partners informed during talks.

London UPI Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference Britain France West Germany Italy Benelux Harold Macmillan EEC

John W. Leinen Dies At Keota Home

John W. Leinen 75 died at his Keota home after a year of ill health. Funeral at St Marys Keota Friday 10 a.m. with Rev Jerome Leinen assisting. Rosary Thursday 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home. Survivors include widow Anna Marie and children Donald Arthur Whitney Parrish Jerome Giltner Leon. 16 grandchildren.

Keota John W. Leinen St. Mary's Catholic Church Jerome Leinen St. Paul's Church Burlington Kempker Diamond Harper Powell Funeral Leinen Nicholas and Mary Welsh Leinen Scotland Anna Marie Britten Creston South English Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Holy Name Society Donald Arthur Whitney Parrish Cedar Rapids Jerome Levien Beryl Giltner Bettendorf Leon Rose Maurer Des Moines

Handling Transients in Washington Meet Discusses Assistance

A Washington meeting with local ministers Red Cross county welfare and police discussed how to aid transients. They route all requests to the police station open 24 hours a day where officers decide on aid. Cash is refused and aid is funded by Salvation Army through gifts to the Community Chest.

Washington Red Cross T. F. Samsel The Salvation Army Washington Community Chest

Planning Commission Discusses Subdivision Zoning and Airport Runway

The Planning Commission met Tuesday evening and tentatively approved a new subdivision proposed by Harry Ward at the south edge of Washington. They recommended zoning changes to convert areas near the Advance Ross factory to industrial use and began steps to research the cost and feasibility of a permanently surfaced runway at the local airport.

City Planning Commission Harry Ward Washington Advance Ross

Kennedy Wins Broad Tariff Powers With Trade Bill

President Kennedy secures a major legislative victory as the Senate passes a trade bill 78 to 8, extending the reciprocal trade act for five years and granting the President wide authority to cut tariffs. The measure heads to a House-Senate conference to resolve minor differences.

Washington

Washington Chamber of Commerce Dinner Set for November 1

The annual general membership meeting will be held at the Washington Junior High School with dinner service starting at 6 30 p m. Plans for the program and ticket sales will be announced soon after the chamber board completed its meeting Tuesday evening.

Washington Chamber of Commerce Washington Junior High Chamber of Commerce Board

Welfare Office To Assist in Research On Aged Persons

Mrs. Grethel Marshall county welfare director oversees a national aging study in Washington County Iowa. The American Public Welfare Project on Aging sponsors the research using rural and urban counties. In September staff will classify cases and weigh questionnaires for each aged recipient whose eligibility is reviewed.

Grethel Marshall American Public Welfare Project On Washington County Iowa

County Farm Bureau to Take Part in TV Discussion Panel

By action of the Farm Bureau board, Washington County will join a weekly TV program. County Farm Bureau in the KCRG-TV area will provide representatives for a panel discussion this fall, with Duane White named to help arrange the details for the Sunday 6 to 6:30 p.m. slot.

Farm Bureau Board of Directors Washington County County Farm Bureau Kcrg-Tv Duane White

Iowa Frost Advisory Nips North as Cool Patch Settles In

United Press International reports a frost warning for northern Iowa with clear skies and seasonable cool air. Tonight will be chilly with frost possible in the north, while the south stays milder. Thursday remains cool but fair with highs in the 60s and lows in the 20s to 40s. The five day outlook shows temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below normal, little precipitation, and a warming trend by Sunday and Monday.

United Press International Iowa

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