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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1966

Page

2

Weather key to roads in Iowa cross state I 80 project

Iowa officials say weather will determine progress on the cross state Interstate 80 route from the Mississippi to Missouri rivers. Crews near West Des Moines progress on 21 miles including Dexter to US 6 interchange with new reinforcing mats. Paving on the west end began. traffic shifted from US 6 to new west bound lanes in mid July.

Ames Iowa Mississippi Missouri Iowa State Highway Commission Toda Commission West Des Moines Dexter U.S. 169 Towa U.S. 6

Wool referendum set for September vote on advertising program

A wool and lamb producer referendum will be held September 12 to 23 through ASCS county offices to decide on funding via a percent deduction from 1965-69 wool marketings for an ASPC advertised market development program. Votes by individuals corporations or partnerships determine approval by two thirds of voting producers or two thirds of volume.

Howard Lins Agricultural Stabilation and Conservation County Committee Secretary of Agriculture American Sheep Producers Council, Inc ASPC ASCS Reserve Fund

New Post Office Site Chosen for Riverside

Congressman John Schmidhauser announced a site for Riverside’s new post office on the east side of Green Street between Second and First Streets. The land, 6,825 square feet, was purchased from Riverside owner Mrs Anna Hula for about $2,500, with the bureau of facilities of the Post Office department advising.

John Schmidhauser Riverside Bureau of Facilities Post Office Department Green Street Second First Streets Anna Hula

Republican Central Committee to Meet Tonight

The County Republican Central Committee will meet at 7 o'clock in the basement of the Court House per an announcement by Joe Jones, chairman. All members are urged to be present.

County Republican Central Committee Court House Joe Jones

Local Attorneys and Doctor Listings in Livingston Area

Directory items list Louis J. Kehoe attorney at Jeffry Building with 653 3991 and Livingston firms Livingstone Day Meeker Bates and Morrison Morrison Lloyd at 211 W. Washington St with 653 2147 and 653 2924. John C Owen attorney at 119% West Washington with 653 2874. Stewart Shearer attorneys at 225 West Main with 653 2159. Dr M L Sweeton at 108 North Marion with 653 2351 closed Wednesday.

Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Livingston, Day, Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates West Main St John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Sweeton North Marion

Farm income unexpectedly climbs over 1965 projections

Estimated farm income for 1966 now stands at 15.7 billion dollars, up 1.5 billion from 1965 and higher than 1960 levels. The first half results imply sustained strength with 1966 real income per farm projected at 4,785 dollars, a 60 percent rise since 1960.

Man Enlists in Marines for San Diego Basic Training

Steven A Morrison son of Mr and Mrs J C Morrison departed Monday bound for San Diego California to begin basic training with the United States Marines.

Steven A. Morrison J. C. Morrison San Diego Calif United States Marines

Case accuses Rep of blackmail in paid attendance scheme

Senate debate centers on a letter from a civil service employee alleging a New York congressman solicited four paid reception tickets. Senator Clifford Case, R NJ, calls the tactic blackmail and extortion, urging closing the corrupt practices loophole and condemning it as contemptible.

Washington UPI Clifford P. Case R-N.j Case Senate Civil Service New York Congress

Anti zone group meets at Kalona

A Basic Freedoms Inc meeting at the Kalona Sale Barn drew about 150 attendees from across Johnson County and nearby areas including University Heights and West Branch. A future meeting is planned in the Highland area between Ainsworth and Riverside. Burl Parks of Iowa State University spoke on county zoning, with H L Life commenting, and the vote favored asking the Board of Supervisors to drop the proposed zoning ordinance, two opposed.

Basic Freedoms, Inc Kalona Sale Barn University Heights West Branch Johnson County Highland Ainsworth Riverside Burl Parks Iowa State University Ead H. L. Life Oskaloosa Board of Supervisors

Fire Destroys Dairy Barn Near Marion Iowa

A large dairy barn on Elmer Duhme’s farm three miles east of Marion was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin Wednesday night. Three calves, a hog house, 3 500 bales of hay and 700 bales of straw were lost. Mrs Duhme reported the blaze at about 8 p.m. Marion firemen were aided by units from Mount Vernon Springfield Lisbon and Bertram Township.

Marion Iowa Floyd Parks

Essex Store Celebrates First Anniversary in Washington

The Essex in Washington marks its first business anniversary after purchasing the Tom Duncan Store for Women. Tom and Jacqueline Essex expanded offerings with a teen.shop named the Roost and express gratitude to the Washington community while pledging continued service.

Essex Washington Tom Jacqueline Essex Tom Duncan Mrs. Essex

Zoning opposition meeting planned at Highland High

The Washington Chapter of Basic Freedom sponsors a zoning opposition meeting at Highland Community High School on Friday August 12 at 8 p m The public and all zoning advocates are urged to attend

Washington Basic Freedom Highland Community High School

Sheep Judging Highlights at Louisa County Fair

The Louisa County Fair featured continuation of livestock judging with Open Class results across Hampshire Corriedale and Suffolk divisions. Champions included Jam Clifford Idle Columbus Junction and Gene Lintz Crawfordsville for rams and Ewes, plus Bill Ryan Wapello earning champion market pen and lamb honors. harness races were canceled due to a wet track but crowds enjoyed other amusements.

Louisa County Fair Hampshire Jam Clifford Idle Columbus, Junction Ewe Columbus Junction Corriedale Ram Gene Lintz Crawfordsville Hitchcock Brothers Muscatine Suffolk Pam Franch Wayne Franch FFA Bill Ryan Wapello Dennis Smith Danny Earnest Morning Sun Ronnie Ferrier

Viet- operation reports and battlefield battle near Tam Ky

U.S. Marines clash with Communist troops in monsoon rains about 350 miles north of Saigon, killing at least 150 Viet Cong near Cam Che as Operation Colorado brings total Viet Cong losses to 598. U.S. and South Vietnamese casualties rise with 615 wounded and 10 missing, total American deaths at 4,640. Military police range bombing in Saigon suburb kills two and injures 17. Air strikes hit Haiphong Vinh Thanh Hoa Dong Hoi and Mu Gia Pass. B52s pound 35 miles south of Pleiku in support of Paul Revere II.

U.S Boston Mass Point Welcome James Andrews Saigon Cam Che Sandy Plains Tam Ky Wallace M. Greene Jr 1St Marine Division Lewis Fields Ued Viet Nam Haiphong Vinh Thanh Hoa Dong Hoi Mu Gia Air Force Guam Pleiku

Beaty reunion held in Newton Iowa 1967 schedule set

The 31st annual Beaty reunion was held Sunday in May at Newton at May Park with 50 attendees. New officers chosen for the coming year include Max Gorsuch as president Richard McCall as vice president and Bernice Gorsuch as secretary treasurer. The gathering listed many attendees from Newton Des Moines Washington Montezuma Osceola Mil ton Deep River Sacramento Cedar and other places. The afternoon featured swimming and visiting and the 1967 reunion will be in Montezuma.

Beaty Maytay Park Newton Max Gorsuch Richard McCall Bernice Gorsuch Cindy Karen Des Moines Alvin Beaty Glen Beaty Steve Susan Kenneth March Linda Cynthia Douglas Carrie Carl Amy Andy Dale Kellogg Connie Tony Bessie Tucker Helen Watkins Claud Rhodebeck Ollie Franklin Dick Stalder Mark Washington Gene Douglas Dave Montezuma Charles Asher Frank Beaty Hazel Gorsuch Oskaloosa Lester Findley II Lester II Milton, Ia Merle Beaty Deep River Georgia Cummings Sacramento Calif Don Walker Cedar

Washington Evening Journal Staff and Publication Details

The Washington Evening Journal lists editor David Elder and business manager William Shannon with advertising director Charles Morris and news editor Bob Shaffer. Production chief Howard Hazen. published afternoons except Sunday, Christmas, and July 4th. Registered as second class matter under act of March 1, 1910. leased United Press wires. Inland Daily Press Bureau circulation. Monthly mail subscription terms noted.

Washington Evening Journal Wasnington David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Washington United Press Inland Daily Pi

Local families share moves weddings and deaths in Washington

Local notes report the Allbaugh family returning to the Midwest from Alhambra California and Bob Allbaugh’s plan to enroll at the State College of Iowa Cedar Falls. Linda Campbell marries Thomas McChurch in Hampton Illinois. Maynard Goff Sr. visits Fairfield and California trip details unfold. Gary Coffman of Bettendorf dies in Texas car crash, funeral planned in Bettendorf. Twin daughters Sonja and Donja Rich celebrate third birthdays. Georgia Cummings returns to California for Beaty funeral and Beaty reunion. Dr and Mrs M J Cruise attend UI graduation as daughter in law Mrs John Cruise earns BA English and plans to teach in Cedar Rapids.

Francis All’lbaugh Bob Jim Alhambra Calif Midwest North Jefferson Pleasant Mr. Allbaugh Elva Allbaugh Betty Custer Ed Custer Washington State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Gary M. Coffman Bettendorf Texas Ann McKeown Gary Larry Air Force Max N. Coffman Goodfellow Air Force Base San Angelo M. J. Cruise University of Iowa John Cruise Wilson Junior High Cedar Rapids

Penn to Offer Night Courses at Penn College

Penn College announces a first semester program of 16 evening classes from 6 30 to 9 00 pm for teachers and community members. Registration opens in the first week with courses on audio visual aids guidance speech correction music ceramics world religions science methods education psychology and more with entry contingent on adequate enrollment.

Wulam Penn College

Man charged after three traffic deaths

Richard Starr of Maquoketa was indicted by the Jackson County Grand Jury on three counts related to a fatal July 4 auto accident west of Maquoketa. Starr faces charges of reckless driving, failure to keep his vehicle under control, and violating a speed law for existing conditions.

Maquoketa Iowa UPI Richard Starr Jackson County Grand Jury Here Starr

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