Des Moines Set for 110th State Fair Opens with Stars
The 110th annual Iowa State Fair opens Friday in Des Moines for a 10 day run featuring Bob Hope on August 24, Fifth Dimension Baja Marimba Band and Ed Ames. Rooster crowing contest returns August 25 as judges assess cattle hogs and sheep daily while Teen Town and Heritage Village offer teen and educational displays. Parking and elm disease loss loom as fair officials anticipate 600000 visitors and plan long term site reviews.
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Des Moines
UPI
Kowa
Bob Hope
Hope
Fifth Dimension
Ed Ames
Iowa
Warren County
Graveside rites for Ledger infant Lisa Margaret Le Ledger
Graveside rites were held at Elm Grove Cemetery at 10 30 a m today for Lisa Margaret Le Ledger infant daughter of James and Margaret Peiffer Ledger of Washington Rev Edward F Collins conducted the rites Sherman Eden Funeral Home handled arrangements Lisa Margaret was born August 11 1968 at 1020 am in University Hospital Iowa City and died there the same day Surviving are her parents two brothers Gary and Mark two sisters Linda and Cheryl and grandparents Edward Ledger of Brighton and Mr and Mrs Ralph Peiffer of Washington
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Elm Grove
Lisa Margaret le Ledger
James
Margaret Peiffer
Linda
Chery
Ed Eward Ledger
Brighton
Ralph Peiffer
Washington
Moss wins MVSC superstock race at Cowalumbus Junction
John Moss of Iowa City stretched his point lead by winning the MVSC superstock race at Cowalumbus Junction Saturday night. Top finishers included Bill Newman Mel Morris Bud Darting Mark Mosier Ron Pryck Ron Hemsted Stan Crooks and Tom Stewart with heat winners Crooks Mosier Hemsted Darting Morris Newman Rymek Hopp Moss Brissey Stewart Thomas and more. Time trials saw Mosier clock 27.33 seconds and Brissey claimed the trophy dash as the superstocks prepare to race at West Liberty Fair tonight.
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John Moss
Iowa City
Cowalumbus Junction
Billewman
Mel Morris
Eethird
Bud Darting
Mark Mosier
Ron Pryck
Ron Hemsted
Sevnth
Stan Crooks
Tom Stewart
Crooks
Mosier
Hemsted
Darting
Morris
Newman
Rymek
Hopp
Moss
Brissey
Stewart
Thomas
Robertson
Haris
West
Lawrence
Doak
Allen
Buhelle
Brown
West Liberty Fair
Infant dies in Washington County Hospital death notice
Anna Mae Ornduff infant daughter of Ronald and Angeline Whetstine Ornduff of Ainsworth died Sunday August 11 1968 at the Washington County Hospital Born there earlier that day Graveside services were held at 4 p m in the Ainsworth Cemetery with Rev Jerry Richards in charge Surviving are her parents two brothers and a sister Gregg Kevin and Krist at home the grandparents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ornduff of Ainsworth and Lawrence Whetstine of Wellman and the great grandparents Mrs E W Spessard of Washington and Mr and Mrs B B Riddle of South English
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Anna Mae Ornduff
Ronald
Angeline Whetstine Ornduff
Ainsworth
Washington County Hospital
Ainsworth Cemetery
Jerry Richards
Sherman Eden
Kenneth Ornduff
Lawrence Whetstine
Wellman
E. W. Spessard
Washington
B. B. Riddle
South English
McCarthy Day Rally Tickets On Sale In Cedar Rapids
Tickets for the McCarthy Day Rally on Thursday August 15 at 7 30 p m in Cedar Rapids are on sale in Washington coordinator Tom Lowe says The event at the Armor Ballroom features a TV link from Madison Square Garden with Senator McCarthy speaking via television Barbara Streisand Paul Newman and Peter Paul and Mary slated to perform Allen Funt host of Candid Camera will MC Cedar Rapids segment Proceeds fund McCarthy for President tickets priced at 2 and delivered. contact Tom Lowe at 653 3754 after 5 p m
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Cedar Rapids
Washington
Tom Lowe
Armor Ballroom
Madison Square Garden
New York
Senator McCarthy
Barbara Streisand
Paul Newman
Peter, Paul & Mary
Allen Funt
McCarthy
Moriarty Reunion Held at Weed Park Muscatine
A Sunday reunion at Weed Park Muscatine featured a noon picnic dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Atkinson Davenport Mr and Mrs Jerry Atkinson David Scotty Rock Island Ill Raymond Moriarty Moline Mr and Mrs Roy Moriarty Carol Ellen Roy Joy Washington Garry Green Mr and Mrs Victor Holzworth Donna Nancy Victor Jr Linn Harper Meryl Steele Washington Mary O Connor Washington Mary Louise Meeks Ainsworth Mrs Nellie Moriarty Washington Maude Stewart Omaha Neb Mr and Mrs Robert Lewig Vickie Dana Steve Webber Muscatine.
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Moriarty
Weed Park
Muscatine
William Atkinson
Davenport
Jerry Atkinson
David
Scotty
Rock Island, Ill
Raymond Moriarty
Moline
Roy Moriarty
Carol
Ellen
Roy
Joy
Washington
Garry Green
Victor Holzworth
Donna
Nancy
Victor Jr
Linn
Harper
Meryl Steele
Hereford field day set for September 7 near Letts Iowa
Hereford Field Day will be held at Lee Bros Hereford Farm three miles north and two miles east of Letts Iowa on Saturday September 7. Moderator Jim Gill of Wyoming Illinois will open with a pasture tour at 9:00 a.m. A grading discussion by Art Linton of the American Hereford Association at 10:30 a.m. A grading contest with prizes follows at 11:00 a.m. Dinner at noon. Afternoon program begins at 1:00 p.m. with welcomes and guest introductions. Kent Mackey of the American Hereford Journal speaks at 1:30 p.m. Dr Robert DeBaca of Iowa State University discusses The Value of Beef Products Today. All are invited.
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Lee Bros
Hereford Farm
Letts
Iowa
Jim Gill
Wyoming
Illinois
Art Linton
American Hereford Association
Kent Mackey
American Hereford Journal
Robert DeBaca
Iowa State University
Seven Year Old Hurt in Camper Fall at Red Brick Curve
Beverly Ann Beckler seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Del mar Beckler of Wayland was treated at Washington County Hospital for cuts and bruises on her arms and legs after she fell from the rear window of a camper trailer at Red Brick curve on the Wayland road.
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Beverly Ann Beckler
Delmar Beckler
Wayland
Washington County Hospital
Wayland Road
Class of 1938 holds 30th reunion with memories shared
The Class of 1938 gathered Saturday at Captain's Table for a 30th reunion. Sixty-seven attended, with 38 of 106 members registered by Wilma Atkinson Ruth Walker and William Walker. Don Custer presided as master of ceremonies. Wilma Atkinson led the invocation and memorials were read for six deceased members. New officers were elected Jack Trotman president Carl Jungbluth Jr vice president and Marjorie McKinstry secretary-treasurer. A silent memorial honored William Longer Hadley Edmondson Dale Adrian Dixie Simons Herron Ocean Earl Lee and Darlene Van Meter Baker.
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Wilma Atkinson
Ruth Walker
William Walk
Don Custer
Wilma Campbell
Gladys Stalder Koenig
Ralph Witthoft
William Longer
Hadley Edmondson
Dale Adrian
Dixie Simons Herron
Ocean Earl Lee
Darlene van Meter Baker
Punch
Maxine Kelly
Naomi Times
Marjorie McKinstry
Rosella Means
Jack Trotman
Carl Jungbluth Jr
Ray
Rosella Sheetz
Glasgow
Marion
Leighton
Maxine Steele) Kelley
Washington
Caroll
Naomi Johnson
Local Admits and Births Report Saturday
Admitted Saturday shows Jerome Greiner of Keota hospitalized for surgical needs and Helen James of Columbus Junction among medical cases. Births record a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Redlinger of Washington yesterday. Dismissals include Mrs Larry Robinson of Brighton and Mrs Maude Eisele of Columbus Junction.
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Jerome Greiner
Keota
Surgical
Helen James
Columbus Junction
Carrie Norman
Washington
Georgia Martin
Joe Nelson
Mary Houseal
William Joseph Redlinger
Larry Robison
Brighton
Maude Eisele
State political finance debate and personal funding remarks
Former candidate Murray reflected on campaign costs and urban reform, saying he had no regrets about contributing to state well being. He noted earning 4800 dollars annually at Iowa State and taking years off for appraisal work, highlighting modest means and savings. Synhorst urged tighter reporting by committees and candidates to ensure public access to income and spending, while opposing lower personal spending limits.
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Murray
Iowa State
Des Moines
Synhorst
President's X rays forwarded for comparison at Bethesda Mayo Clinic
The White House said the Presidents X rays would be sent to Adm. George Barkley at Bethesda Naval Hospital and Dr. James Cain at the Mayo Clinic for comparison with prior films. The President returned to Brooke Army Hospital to finish procedures and is active. Cain has long served the President since his 1950s heart attack.
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White House
Adm
George Burkley
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Washington
James Cain
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Mann
Brooke Army Hospital
George Barkley
Bethesda
Dr. Cain
Johnson
Washington social calendar and liquor sales figures
The Washington social calendar lists weekly meetings and club activities from Tuesday to Thursday with times and hosts across local groups. Iowa liquor sales rose in fiscal 1968 with total gross sales reaching 62,824,970, up 3,431,745 from the prior year. Washington store sales increased by 30,734, amidst 1966-67 and 1967-68 totals of 336,782 and 367,517 respectively.
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Iowa
Walter E. Edelen
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Washington
Funeral for Guy Masonhole r at Columbus Junction
The funeral for 76 year old Guy Masonholder of Columbus Junction, who died Saturday at Muscatine General Hospital, was held today at 2 p.m. The Rev. Earl Josten officiated and burial followed in Columbus City Cemetery. Stacy Lewis Funeral Home assisted.
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Columbus Junction
Guy Masonholder
Muscatine General Hospital
Earl Josten
Columbus City Cemetery
Stacy Lewis
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Pel
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Truman
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Richard
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Frye
Burlington
Ruth Turner) Walker
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W. P
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Monroe
Vinton
George Green
Charles
Mildred Davison
Mildred Davison) Thompson
Champaign
Ill
George
Rosella Brinning
Means
Mt. Pleasant
Ralph Schoonover
Mark
Wilma Thompson) Campbell
Donald Custer
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Don Marek
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Truman Hysell
Melvin
Peg Flenner) Sommerfeld
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Dick Birney
Kansas City
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Marion Timmins
Wendell Baker
Clyde Dodds
Moline, Ill
Cain
Immanuel Lutheran Women
Yara Chmelar
Ray Meth
Einar Fetterman
American Legion Auxiliary
Sunset Park
Antioch Social Club
Homer Brinning
Y. Art Guild
First Baptist Hettie Lake Circle
Joan Dunbar
Citizens Band
Firemen’s Hall
H. W. Ramseyer
WSCS
West Chester
Good Will Club
Margaret Turkington
Bernice Lee
Golden Buckle
Friendship Club
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Igc. Box
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Hershey
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Nane
Calif
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Dale Fuhr
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