Brighton event drives interest in Washington anniversary
Souvenir dollars were used for a purchase as a travel group went to Brighton on Wednesday evening to stir interest in Washington's 125th Anniversary Celebration. The next auto caravan is planned for Wednesday April 29 to Wayland, with Journal photographer Dallas Kim documenting.
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Merchants prepare for 125th anniversary decorations
Harold Johnson reports plan to decorate Washington stores and business district for June 125th celebration. Old Glory Flag and Decorating Co. of Brazil Indiana to install red white and blue Indian head banners on storefronts on rental basis with protection for fronts. About 40 local firms contacted. total street decorations to depend on merchant participation.
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William Gabriel Dies at Junction Columbus
William Gabriel 79 died Wednesday at 1 30 p m at his home in Columbus Junction. Funeral Saturday at 2 p m at Stacy Funeral Home with Rev Arthur Brent of Ogden in charge. Born March 12 1885 near Columbus Junction he was the son of Frank and Louisa Gabriel. Survived by wife Ethel Jones and two brothers Edward of Albuquerque NM and George of Columbus Junction and two sisters Mrs Susie Zion of Columbus City and Mrs Lillie Brent of Winfield.
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Susie Zion
Columbus ‘City
Lillie Brent
Winfield
Washington Boys State delegate chosen
Ron Gregory is selected as the Washington delegate to Boys State with Dick Holden as alternate. Both are juniors at Washington High School. Ron is the son of Dr. and Mrs. D W Gregory and Dick the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Holden. Boys State will be held in June to show boys statewide how our government operates.
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American Post
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Kennedys Win Pinochle Marathon at YMCA Event
Charles Kennedy and partner top the Y's Men pinochle marathon with 11 net points. George Horn and Raymond Lasek place second and third with 9 870 and 9 700 points. Top ten includes Keith Stewart Ed Blatter Harold Sobaski M L McCreedy Will Sheet Al Coles and Stanley Foster.
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Kindergarten Roundup Set Across Kingoton District
Kingoton Community School district plans kindergarten roundup for fall attendance. Stewart School hosts May 3 at 1 30 p m while Lincoln School hosts May 7 at 1 30 p m. Rural residents urged to attend Lincoln event. Children must be five before September 1 and birth certificates are required at registration.
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Daylight savings time grows in Iowa towns
Washington County towns join Wellman Kalona and West Chester in moving clocks ahead to fast time for summer. Mid-Prairie schools will follow from Monday April 26. Des Moines and Gov Hughes push for statewide adoption as many towns switch.
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Shooting Victim Lenniger Improves at Iowa City Hospital
Robert Lenniger of Washington rural route two was admitted with a gunshot wound but reports indicate his condition is satisfactory. Police and the county attorney declined details as investigators continue probing the shooting.
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Light early voting in Washington airport bond election
Early voting was lighter than expected in Washington as residents consider a $47 000 bond issue for a permanently surfaced municipal airport runway. About 100 votes were cast by noon in the third ward, with heavier turnout anticipated before 8 pm closing.
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Seek amendment on public prayer
New Hampshire Rep. Louis C. Wyman urged a constitutional amendment to protect the right of individuals to participate or decline prayers and Bible readings in public schools and places. He criticized Supreme Court rulings banning school prayer during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on prayer measures.
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Johnson hailed rail wage settlement to avert nationwide strike
President Johnson announced a settlement of a 40 year old railroad work rules dispute just hours before a planned national rail shutdown. The accord, supported by union leaders, would be refined into contract language with experts and subject to rank and file ratification by five operating brotherhoods.
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President Johnson expresses pity for demonstrators at fair
In a Rose Garden news conference Johnson said he pities civil rights demonstrators who disrupted the World's Fair speech but warned the cause must not be harmed by fanaticism or rudeness. He outlined plans to tour Appalachia, review military cutbacks, and discuss vice presidential options with advisers.
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Rights conference opens at University of Iowa
National civil rights leaders join University of Iowa students for a three day conference on human rights in Iowa City. Discussions cover the exchange program with Negro universities, civil rights movement tactics, community discrimination patterns, and employment opportunities.
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No Commitments Made GOP Delegates in Iowa Vote
In Des Moines a one day GOP convention named 19 uncommitted Iowa delegates with five pledged to Goldwater amid a fierce pre convention push. Governor candidate Evan Hultman noted Goldwater momentum in polls but results favored uncommitted or Lodge aligned choices.
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Iowa Weather: Clouds and Showers Friday Thunderstorms
Considerable cloudiness tonight and Friday with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Little temperature change. Low tonight in the lower 30s. High Friday from 65 to 73 degrees.
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