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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1968

Page

2

Miller as favorite son option discussed by Iowa delegation

Iowa delegates weighed the idea of Senator Jack Miller as a favorite son for president amid Nixon opposition. Miller stayed neutral while Senator Hickenlooper, not present, reportedly disliked the plan, though some Iowa leaders might back it if Hickenlooper lends support. Harold Stassen praised open convention notions. Gov. Volpe argued for Nixon with a global brief aimed at credibility and lawfulness.

Miami Beach Fla Miller Iowa Idea Nixon Hickenlooper

Rites Wednesday for Miss Forgey

Funeral services are set for Miss Carol Forgey of Washington at 3 30 p m Wednesday August 7 in First Baptist Church Washington Rev Richard Peterson and Dr W R Yard will conduct. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery Sherman Eden Funeral Home in charge Miss Forgey a long time local schools teacher died here Monday August 5.

Carol Forgey Washington First Baptist Church Richard Peterson W. R. Yard Elm Grove Cemetery Sherman - Eden

Local Births and Moves Highlight Omahas News Briefs

Local families announce births and relocations across Wiesbaden Dallas and Omaha. Stephen Ray Beauregard born July 29 to Sat and Mrs Ray Beauregard weighing 7 lbs 2 oz. Mary Jo Norris now Tom Norris and family move from Phoenix to Dallas 8306 San Leandro Dr 75218.

Sat Ray Beauregard Wiesbaden Germany Stephen Ray Leonard Beauregard Route 3 Washington Calvin Dierks Rio Linda Calif Ray M. Steele Route One Isaac Kreese Mary Jo Tom Norris Phoenix Arizona Dallas Texas San Leandro Drive

McCarthy backers launch campaign in Riverside Iowa

Riverside Iowa McCarthy for President Committee coordinator Charles Ebel announced an intensive campaign starting August 5 to mobilize voter support for Senator Eugene McCarthy. County and campaign managers coordinate a house to house canvass to obtain signatures endorsing McCarthy and urging a free open Democratic convention.

Charles Ebel Riverside Iowa Eugene McCarthy United States John Owen Washington John Garfield McCarthy Senator McCarthy Ebe

Keota man George McCrabb dies at 60 after heart attack

Keota George B McCrabb 60 died Monday afternoon at University Hospitals Iowa City where he had been a patient since July 12 after a heart attack. He was in trucking, lived in Keota, and is survived by Olive his wife two sons Gary and Malcolm. sisters Clara Kent and Marjorie Bywaters. brother Donald. funeral Wednesday at Keota Christian Church with burial in Keota Cemetery. He was born December 23 1907 and married Olive Moore in 1940.

Keota George B. McCrabb University Hospitals Iowa City Keota Christian Church George A. Civey Powell Funeral Home Mr. McCrabb David H Gary Malcolm Clara Kent James Marjorie) Bywaters Kirksville Donald McCrabb

McCarthy ties to meet here on Wednesday

Washington County residents invited to a brief formal gathering in Sunset Park to discuss Senator McCarthy's candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president. The meeting will be held Wednesday, August 7, at noon at the far west pavilion.

Washington County Senator McCarthy Sunset Park Sen. McCarthy Far West Pavilion

Washington Community School Board Plans Special Meeting

The Washington Community school board will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the administration building on East Jefferson Street. Main item is selecting flooring material for the newly remodeled home economics department at the high school.

Washington Community School Board East Jefferson Street

Mrs. Myrtle Finke dies in Crawfordsville

Mrs Myrtle Finke of Crawfordsville died this morning at Mt Pleasant hospital Funeral Friday at 2 p m in the Methodist church Crawfordsville Rev Fred A Richardson in charge Burial in Grandview cemetery Zehr Funeral Home Wayland in charge of arrangements Born January 12 1901 in Louisa County daughter of Elmer and Effie Fowler Fowler She married Antion F Finke October 21 1920 and lived in Crawfordsville seven years Surviving daughter Norma Hauenstein son Ronald Finke of Greeley Colorado seven grandchildren two brothers Carl Fowler Davenport and John Fowler Springville one sister Gladys Johnson Davenport Gold Star mother longtime member of the Legion Auxiliary at Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville Myrtle Finke Mt. Pleasant Hospital Fred A. Richardson Grandview Cemetery Zehr Funeral Home of Wayland Mrs. Finke Louisa County Elmer Effie Gable Fowler Antion F. Finke Norma Hauenstein Ronald Finke Greeley Colo Carl Fowler Davenport John Fowler Springville Gladys Johnson

Squire News Shoppe Ad Mixes Quips and Fall Prep

A playful Squire Shoppe advertisement touts fall readiness with top quality brands and wide selection. Humorous vignettes include a minister’s misdial mix up about beer and parishioners, plus lines urging men to choose careful wardrobes for back to school and easy to locate baby food made of orange juice and garlic.

Squire

Squire Shoppe offers Farah Hop Sack and Lee Lastic jeans

Two hippies in dark glasses discuss shopping for back to school as Squire Shoppe promotes Farah Hop Sack Jeans and Lee Lastic jeans with sizes for juniors and young men. The ad highlights layaway, charge accounts, and a humorous line about a book called Man The Master of Women at the fiction counter.

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