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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1968

Page

2

Demos square off for 6 contests at Democratic convention

Six floor contests shape the Democratic National Convention in Chicago as candidates vie for influence ahead of the Wednesday nomination vote. Key fights include Vietnam policy between Humphrey and McCarthy McGovern, Texas unit rule battles, Georgia Maddox vs Bond, and delegations tied to Wallace and North Carolina concerns amid accusations of bias and representation.

Chicago UPI Vietnam North Vietnam Hanoi Texas Lester Maddox Georgia McCarthy Humphrey Maddox Bond Julian Bond Georgia House of Representatives North Carolina Credentials Committee

Walter Chase Jr dies at Oskaloosa Saturday

Walter Chase Jr of Oskaloosa died suddenly Saturday August 24 Funeral will be Tuesday at 10 am at Gould Funeral Home Brighton Rev C E Stanley officiating Burial in Hillcrest Cemetery He was born September 28 1928 son of Walter S Chase and Dora Paxton Survived by wife Betty and four daughters Ceryllin Rhonda Sue Judy and Leslie all at home also one brother Donald Chase of Genid Okla a sister Mrs Vera Eisheit of Aurora Ill two past sisters Kathy Paxton and Myrna Ruth Chase a half brother Wallace Chase step father Roy Paxton step mother Ruth Chase and many nieces and nephews Preceded in death by a brother

Brighton Walter Chase J Oskaloosa Gould C. E. Stanley Hill“crest Mr. Chase Walter S Chase Dora Paxton Betty Ceryllin

Washington Medical Admittances and Dismissals Summary

Admitted Saturday included Mae Smith and Lawrence Mottet, both of Washington, and yesterday Gladys Mace and today Lizzie Turner, Washington, all in medical care. Dismissed Saturday included Clarence Goodwin and Preston Hoover of Washington, with yesterday’s releases Joe Nelson, Dr. G. E. Fray, Ollie, and Mary Houseal, all of Washington. Today released Richard Skipton of Washington.

Mae Smith Washington Lawrence Mottet Clarence Goodwin Preston Hoover Joe Nelson G. E. Fray Ollie Mary Houseal

Social Calendar notices for the week printed in advance

All notices for this column must be in by 10 a.m. on the day of first publication. Each notice appears three days before. Monday Melody Strikers Bowling League at 8 p.m. at Elaine Paisley. Tuesday BPW Club dinner at Captain's Table. Art Guild at 7:30 p.m. Senior Citizens Discussion Group at 2 p.m. at Y. Baptist John Vaughn and Hettie Lake Circles meet at 6:30 p.m. Potluck picnic at Sunset Park with table service and drinks.

Captain’s Table Art Guild Y. Baptist John Vaughn Hettie Lake Sunset Park

School children need used clothing appeal

Mrs. Dave McGaffey urgently seeks good usable clothing for needy children ages 6 through 12. With school started, many calls have come in for children’s outfits. Donated garments may be left at 903 East Second for distribution to those in need.

Dave McGaffey

Presbyterians Plan 125th Anniversary Weekend

Several chairmen of committees met at First Presbyterian Church Friday evening to discuss plans for the 125th anniversary. A dinner on September 21 at Captain's Table will honor several congregational members. The observance continues through the weekend under the theme Over the Years. A booklet has been prepared and about 100 letters sent to friends and out of town members inviting participation.

First Presbyterian Church

De-Men to Hold First Meeting of School Year

Washington High School announces a 8 o'clock meeting tonight at the schoolhouse on the county fair grounds. All members are urged to attend as new coaches are introduced and Coach Roger Harrington will preview the 1968 Demon Grid squad.

Washington de - Men County Fair Roger Harrington Washington High School

Snider funeral at Richland Tuesday

Ada Hoskins Snider 78 died suddenly Saturday at her Richland home. Funeral service Tuesday at 2 p.m. Gould Funeral Home Richland with Rev. L Merle Green officiating. Burial Highland Cemetery Richland. Born October 10, 1889 near Pleasant Plain to Olney and Susan Hoskins. Survived by brothers James E and Galen Hoskins and sister Alma Woodford of Richland, plus nieces and nephews.

Richland Ada Hoskins Snider Gould L. Merle Green Highland Cemetery Blue Point James Dorothy) Foster Duane Susan) Weber James E. and Galen Hoskins Alma Woodford

Ander son pays $10 fine for speeding in justice court

Richard D Ander son of Washington paid a ten dollar speeding fine after appearing in the local justice of the peace court.

Richard D. Anderson Washington Justice of the Peace Court

Shalla Reunion Held in Richmond Park

The 28th Shalla Reunion gathered 111 people in Richmond Park for a basket dinner. Committee in charge were Mr and Mrs Harold Sachs and Mr and Mrs Larry Shalla. 1969 committee will be Kallaus. A $24 collection was donated to Richmond Park.

Shalla Richmond Park Harold Sachs Larry Shalla Kallaus John R. Coffman David Marty Danny William L. Shalla Robert Welte, Jr Cathy Patty Richard G. Covey Mary Beth Barb Bill Everett Hershberger Tony Lisa Ellen Tom Hofer Kevin Amy Gary A. Kallaus Lee Spicker Julie Cary Lori Casey Greg Roy Kallaus Tom Kallaus Clem Shalla Ramona Shalla Dale Dawn Terry Mary Lou Cindy John Christine Joyce Jeffrey Emma Bopp Louis Keller E. A. Conner Robert Marek Pat Jim Francine Gerard Sherry Wayne Diane Jan Jerry Dean Louise Kallaus Cliff Shalla Candy Chris Clint Richard Shalla Sandra Peg Dennis

Sharon Paul Hosts Ten Birthday Party

Sharon Paul daughter of Mr and Mrs Dick Paul celebrated her tenth birthday Saturday by entertaining eight friends for lunch. The table featured a number ten cake. Games with prizes for winners and favors for all followed gift opening before a movie outing. Attending were Toni Turnipseed Kathryn Richards Kris Ross Elyse Osincup Cindy Oxenford Joyce Grimm Gwen Knight and Tammy Garrett.

Sharon Paul Dick Paul Toni Turnipseed Kathryn Richards Kris Ross Elyse Osincup Cindy Oxenford Joyce Grimm Gwen Knight Tammy Garrett

Local guest and staff updates from Manning area

The Rev and Mrs Robert Rushing of Manning IA visit the Rev and Mrs Clarence Dehne today. Jeanne Chapman H R Block office manager returns from Lincoln NE where she served on the Neb regional meeting staff August 23 25. Bethel Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs Frank Wenger home. Fred Zieglowsky, formerly at Extended Care Center IA City, now at home. Carmen Griggs moves to 321 Clay Street Cedar Falls. she will teach tenth grade English at West High Waterloo.

Robert Rushing Manning, Ia Clarence Dehne Jeanne Chapman H & R Block Company Lincoln Neb Nebraska Bethel Missionary Society Frank Wenger Carmen Griggs Clay Street Cedar Falls West High School Waterloo

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