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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1968
Page
2
Stephens Owens of Ainsworth won the new county pig derby champ, with J T Iiles and Son of Winfield taking open class carcass honors. The derby featured 20 entrants and 26 pigs exhibited, with final placings based on ham and loin weight, loin eye, and carcass index.
The Camp Reece program in August 1922 at Lake Darling will honor its staff. Richard Herlein directed the program with senior staff members including Mrs. Robert Curley and Robert Gillesby. Assistants listed are Alan Bergstrom Jr. and others, with Don Pilcher serving as master of ceremonies.
Mike Hora of Riverside owned the champion carcass in the 4-H and FFA contest at Washington County Fair. His 195 pound Hampshire barrow had 46.67 percent ham and loin and 1.03 inches back fat. Peggy Chabal of Riverside placed runner-up with a 225 pound barrow showing 45.09 percent ham and loin and 1.20 inches back fat. The grand champion on hoof by Robin Greene did not enter the carcass judging. 37 of 60 pigs met certification standards, up from 23 of 50 last year. Other top placers included David Wright, Bill Wagner, Mike Roberts, Eddie Anderson, Mark Hotchkiss, Kathy Witthoft, Sue Jones, and Geoff Hardy.
Federal investigation in Chicago opened with about 16 witnesses subpoenaed as grand jury hearings began. Targeted rumors included an assassination of Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and other Democrats during the Democratic National Convention. Key figures linked to Chicago gangs, notably the Blackstone Rangers, were named. Jeff Fort, a Rangers leader, cited for contempt for blocking testimony. The subcommittee previously exposed gang activity tied to a $927,000 antipoverty grant.
In Chicago security tightens as Yippies parade Pigasus, a 200 pound pig, near the International Amphitheater. Police arrest about 10 backers for breach of the peace while Democrats drift toward a floor vote on Vietnam. McCarthy faces setbacks in challenging Humphrey for Southern delegates.
Ron Wise announces rehearsal for the high school marching band this evening at 7 o clock on the football field behind the junior high building. Rehearsal will include instruments with Mr Wise taking the drums sousaphones and baritones. all other instruments must be brought by students.
Jessie Lewis born in Missouri spent youth near Columbus Junction. She married Harry M. Coder on August 21, 1918 in Muscatine and he survives. Also surviving are two sons, two daughters, seven grandchildren, one great grandchild, a brother Noah Lewis, and services held August 23 at First United Methodist Church Mt. Pleasant. Burial in Letts Cemetery.
Marriage licenses issued to William Harry Boileau of Washington and Karen Katherine Deutsch of Riverside, John Herbert Hanley of Omaha and Mary Lou Romine of Washington, Gary Lee Humston of Washington and Mary Jean Hessel tine of Brighton.
The excerpt presents the Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa listing staff roles including Editor David Elder and News Editor Bob Shaffer, and notes publication details, wire services, and mail subscription rate headings though many items are truncated. It reflects a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper masthead with standard affiliations and circulation information.
Donald Dean Houseal 42 was found dead August 22 1968 at the L D Buser farm west of Conesville where he was employed. The Muscatine County Medical Examiner ruled a self inflicted gunshot wound. Services set for August 25 1968 at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev Hubert Sunderman officiating burial in Conesville Cemetery. Survived by wife Audry son Dwight Dean two daughters Audry Nadine Janene Kim two brothers Keith Houseal Dale Houseal and sister Mrs James Soy.
The Washington Education Association held its annual dinner Thursday evening at the YMCA. Mrs. Tom Boliman, president, presided and new teachers were introduced. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jorgensen provided a folk song program.
The Olympic flame was lit in Olympia Greece and carried by sprinter Charis Aivaliotis from a Greek stadium ruin where spectators watched. The torch began a journey toward the 1968 Mexico City Games slated for October, advancing on the first leg of a world tour.
Hollywood reports that Robert Mitchum will share top billing with George Kennedy in Warner Bros. upcoming western The Good Guys and the Bad Guys. The casting signals a star powered ensemble for the project, with UPI noting the pairing as a key feature.
Tulsa based note from UPI reports that petroleum shipments account for 37 percent of all waterborne freight at United States ports, exceeding every other commodity tracked by the American Petroleum Institute.
Twenty four Americans aboard a Royal Air Cambodia DC6 were serenaded by Red Guards during an unscheduled overnight diversion to Canton China from Phnom Penh to Hong Kong. Passengers were told they could disembark but must stay in the airport terminal as officials guided them.
UPI reports Frank C. Erwin Jr. told the Rules Committee that growing sentiment exists in the Texas delegation to nominate President Johnson if the national convention abolishes the unit rule. He stressed that re nominating Johnson is not a threat and supports bloc voting by state parties.
Faith Baptist Church advertises Sunday School at 9 00 a m Worship at 10 00 a m and Evening Worship at 7 00 p m. The church invites Bible preaching for today s world and lists the Dial number 3 4462 for contact under Baptist General Conference guidance.
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