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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1964

Page

6

Card of Thanks for Kindness in Sor row Ft. Madison Iowa

A sincere thank you to friends neighbors and relatives for support during our sorrow. Grateful to Ed and Marge and families for everything. Also thanks to those who offered food contributions and help. Signed by Luther Crom Bruce Wayne Reighard family Bill Crom Crom Ray Meth John Crom and Mrs Richard Skipton.

Marge Luther Crom Bruce Wayne Reighard Bill Crom Ray Meth John Crom Richard Skipton Ft. Madison, Iowa

Poverty bill near passage in House

Washington Reuters reports Speaker John W. McCormack expressed high hopes that the House will approve President Johnson's anti poverty bill by Friday. He called it a bipartisan measure and said prospects are being discussed after a weekly Democratic leaders’ meeting.

Washington UPI John W. McCormack House Johnson McCormack America

Gorilla Sinbad goes on spree at Lincoln Park Zoo

In Chicago, 500 pound gorilla Sinbad escaped from an inner cage into the monkey house kitchen, prompting a brief chase and a tranquilizer shot from an air rifle. Police stood by as attendants redeployed the animal, who later slept off the sedative. Three years earlier Sinbad had bitten a former zoo secretary feeding him grapes.

Chicago UPI Sinbad Lincoln Park Zoo Monkey House Roy Hoff Lester E. Fisher Zoo Hoff Giusti Elizabeth Smith

Fair Events Highlight Dairy and Showmanship Lines

Activities continue at the fair with large weight groups and multiple dairy classes. Names like Duane Davis Jim Pepper Larry Yoder Peggy Kephart Peggy Kephart, Ron Lucas, Abbie Timmins, Jim Sheetz, Tom Trotman, Kathy Horn appear across Ayrshire Brown Swiss and Holstein show categories. Horseplay aside, photographers and market swine entries list numerous exhibitors and champions from Cedar Chips, Hustlers, Cyclones, Flyers, and Jackson Boys.

Duane Lewis Larry Yoder Tom Duensing Jackson Boys David Hyde Pepper Smith Chicagua Timothy Temple Flyers Pegey Kephart Hustlers Jim Witthoft John Pepper Ayrshire Abbie Timmins Franklin Peggy Kephart Ronnie Lucas Cyclones Daniel Simmering Roger Lucas Paul Beliel Marion Mike Vincent Blue Cow Franklin Cubs Washington Hustlers Jim Sheetz James Tuttle Jerry Combs Tom McAllister Tom Frank Steve Norman Terry Walker Joe White Tom Walker Jim Sojka George Miksch Mary Engle Dave Lyle Ed Ossman Tom Trotman Margaret Larsen Kathy Horn Bruce Davis Peggy Chabal Charles Miksch Dennis Crone Robert Patterson Gary Wagner Bob Davies Charles Johnson Jim Ossman Kathy Marek Tom Mayer Sue Jones John Hamil Randy Davis Robert Mayer Marlene Chabal Jim Frame Bob Frame Julia Miksch Larry Brinning Mike Horn Bob Davis Willard Larsen Steve Roberts Perry Palmer Ron Zieglowsky James Johnson Bill Ossman Danny Huber Ira Sojka Jay Huber John Huber Cindy Jones Denny Marek Pam Norman Ted Witthoft Sam West Mike Roberts Bob Dave Dick Sojka John Combs Jane Combs

Livestock and grain prices in Chicago market report

UPI reports cattle hogs and sheep market activity in Chicago with hogs at 17.50 to 17.75 for 190-225 lb, cattle steady to higher, slaughter steers to 25 up and heifers steady, prime and high choice ranges, and grain futures with wheat corn oats rye and soybeans showing varied Sep Dec Mar May quotes and changes. The data include specific weight classes, prices, and grade notes across hogs cattle and sheep, alongside futures highs lows and closes.

Chicago UPI

Auction dates and venues for farm sales in Iowa region

Journal lists multiple upcoming sales: Aug 11 at a shop north of Washington Lumber Co on North Marion Ave starts 6 15 p.m. L M Eicher. Aug 15 Widmer estate sale at locations near Wayland and Noble or Washington starting 1 p.m. DST Maynard G and Gladys C Widmer. Aug 20-21 two day antiques sale at Memorial Hall Sigourney and 602 South Stone St Sigourney starts 10 a.m.. plus recurring livestock auctions at Ollie Livestock Exchange and Wayland, Kalona Sales Barn, and Washington Livestock Sales Co with weekly schedules and noon or morning starts.

Washington Lumber Co Marion Ave L.M. Eicher Dan W. Widmer Wayland Iowa Noble Washington Wayland Blacktop Bethel Mennonite Church

Hennessey Adventure Featured in Petticoat June Show

A 00 200 on 0 News highlights Hennessey adventure and Petticoat June with Jack Benny in Hollywood. Roaring 20s era vibe drives M Squad ties and early TV nostalgia.

Hennessey Adventure Petticoat Jack Benny Hollywood News Iowa Bilko Tack Benny Hollywood Highway Patrol

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