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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1968

Page

5

Fancy foods boom nets a billion dollars in sales

New York reports the annual National Fancy Foods and Confection Show drew about 12,000 buyers from the U S and Canada selecting from 1,000 brands. Industry leaders say cheese is booming, ginger sales have surged, and demand for ethnic and exotic items from New Zealand to Europe grows, with new spice blends and international rice bases expanding the market.

New York UPI United States Canada National Association For the Specialty Food Trade, Inc Association Christo Poulos Edward T. Sajous Poulos Sajous Oregon New Zealand Europe France Holland

Zieglowsky reunion draws sixty in Keokuk at Rand Park

About sixty relatives and friends gathered for the Zieglowsky reunion at Rand Park Keokuk. Evert Westen and Carl Zieglowsky led arrangements from Iowa with Illinois hosts Everett Payne and Eugene Carey. New officers elected include Jim Scales Melvin Lacey and William Fryenburger Ted Zieglowsky. Several generations attended. oldest man Theodore Oltmann Sr. and oldest woman Mrs John Lolling. youngest Gwen Sue Hachett. Next year’s reunion set for August at Glenwood Park Macomb Illinois. The report lists two weddings four deaths and thirteen births in the past year.

Zieglowsky Rand Park Keokuk Evert Westen Carl Zieglowsky Washington Harold Wilson Glenwood Park Macomb III Theodore Oltmann Sr Theodore Oltmann Jr Marvin Oltmann Ida Reinners Walter Rademaker Joe Hackett Jim Scales Lincoln Ill Eugene Carey John Lolling Hartsburg Illinois Roger Scales Cathy Farmer Elmer Eton Larry Gary Dale Lorie Jennie Tholen Joe Hacket Tony Gwen Marie Gaedzka George Ruben Earl Ruben Charles Iowa August Westen August Zieglowsky Edward Zieglowsky Albert Zieglowsky

Nixon Opens Campaign in Illinois on Lincoln Day

Richard Nixon opened his presidential bid in Springfield Illinois addressing about 3000 supporters on the capitol steps. He urged Americans to reject division and restore national unity while pledging to make the next eight years the greatest in U S history. He cited race tensions flag respect inflation and poor leadership as national ills. He met with Illinois Republicans including Richard Ogilvie and Victor Smith after the rally.

Springfield Ill UPI Richard M. Nixon Lincoln State Capitol America Nixon Illinois Richard B. Ogilvie GOP Capitol House Ogilvie Victor Smith Ray Page Public Instruction

Waterloo quiet after incidents in Waterloo Iowa

Waterloo police reported a violent Saturday night disturbance in the northeast section involving about nine youths who fired at patrol cars and rocks and bottles were thrown at vehicles. Six patrol cars were damaged by bullets. one man, Richard Taylor, 32, was treated for a minor leg wound after being shot while fleeing police. Authorities vowed to maintain law and order using all available resources.

Waterloo Iowa UPI Richard Taylor Lloyd L. Turner Robert £. Wright

Two Iowans Drown In Weekend Incidents

United Press International reports two Iowa drownings over the weekend. Jack Lobdell, 45, of Belmond, drowned at Maurice Lake while helping his sons after a wind pushed air mattresses into deep water. His body was recovered by volunteers. His sons, ages 3 and 9, were pulled to shore by bystanders. Lorenz Van Wyk, 19, of rural Oskaloosa, died in a gravel pit pond west of Oskaloosa after stepping into deep water while wading.

Jack Lobdell Belmond Maurice Lake Lobdell Lorenz van Wyk Oskaloosa van Wyk

Lost Iowa boy found safe with his parents

Des Moines police released a two year old boy named Greg Goff to his parents after questioning that yielded little. The boy wandered to 42nd and Chamberlain Streets around 2 am and could not be linked to any local family. The Goff couple claimed the child had climbed a chair to unhook the screen and venture out during an early morning stroll.

Des Moines UPI Greg Goff Billy Greg 42Nd Chamberlain Goffs

Shoes change with new season in haute couture shows

Paris reports delivery delays from the May-June upheaval slowed production of accessories for new collections, reducing footwear's role. The season favors black over browns with gunmetal gray patent and silver buckles seen as chic. Shoe specialists note outfits can still look smart with classic black pumps.

Paris UPI Roger

Footwear styles with high vamps and heavy heels

Vivier and Dior presented numerous styles featuring higher vamps to support walking. Heels were thick and heavy with soles extending beyond the vamp like running boards. Boots appeared in about six variants.

Vivier Dior

Painter boy to stay with father in Brookdale

In Gilbert Iowa, Mrs. Dwight Bannister called the custody dispute over 10-year-old Mark Painter finished. A Gilbert minister sent to California reported Mark wants to stay with his father Harold Painter in Brookdale rather than return to the Bannister farm in Central Iowa.

Gilbert Iowa UPI Dwight Bannister Mark Painter Bannisters California Mark Brookdale Calif Harold Painter Bannister

Boot styles blend with trousers in fall fashion shows

Short ankle covering boots gain importance as trousers dominate autumn wardrobes. High heels appear in sporty trouser suits, while extreme options include high boots on elasticized pants. Courreges showcases calf high white boots with a curved front like majorette boots, softer soles, and tapered sides toward the ankle.

Courreges

Johnson pledges fitness programs for communities and schools

Davenport Iowa UPI Donald Johnson campaigning for the Republican nomination for governor said if elected he would develop new physical fitness programs for communities and schools.

Davenport Iowa UPI Donald Johnson

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