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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1968

Page

5

Governor Hughes Profileed as Earnest Iowa Leader in TOGETHER

A TOGETHER magazine feature profiles Iowa Governor Harold Hughes as a candid earnest leader who tells voters what he stands for, rejects ceremonial roles, and emphasizes a purpose-driven life. The piece highlights his industrial push, education reform, and the Iowa Comprehensive Alcoholism Project.

Iowa Harold Hughes Hughes Paige Carlin Together Magazine Carlin Together

Olney pancake race winner tops Liberal in fast time

A 16 year old in a miniskirt, Mary Dix, won Olney's half of the 19th Pancake Race in 1:08, five seconds faster than the record. Irene Sharp, also 16, finished second in a 16-woman field. Three contestants dropped out after missing their pancakes on the cobbles en route.

Olney England UPI Liberal Kan Mary Dix Miss Dix Isobel Dix Irene Sharp Agnes Sharp

Death of Mrs. Charlies Matherly in California

Earl Chambers alerts Keota of the death of his sister Mrs. Charlies Essie Matherly aged 75 of Yuba City California who died Saturday morning of a heart attack. She leaves sister Mrs. Alma Drennen of Bakersfield California and was sister of the late Ernest Chambers of Keota.

Keota Earl Chambers Charlies Essie) Matherly Yuba City California Matherly Alma Drennen Bakersfield Ernest Chambers

Lydia Roth celebrated at 84th birthday party

Wayland reports Lydia Roth’s 84th birthday observed Monday at son Allen Roth’s home with family and friends. Other social notes include visits among Davison, Thomas, and Witting families, plus travel vacations and local school event gatherings. Terry Farmer begins Army basic training at Ft. Bliss. Harm ony–WACO game hosts noted.

Wayland Lydia, Roth Allen Roth Milton Roth Dawn Roth Orval Roth Shirley Kenneth Henry Widmer Mabel Roth Lloyd Roth Leo Wagner Burdette Davison and Shannon Cedar Rapids Addie Davison Arthur Davison Max Graber Orval Thomas Dean Byron Thomas Emerson Witting Davenport Osteopathic Hospital Davenport Bill Osborne Woodruff South Carolina John Roberts Simpsonville S. C Ralph Osborne Kenny Meyer Dawn Tucson Arizona Earl Gingerichs Wendell Bertches Fred Hixson Ward Hixson Phoenix Terry Farmer Ft. Bliss Texas Raymond King Dean Meyer Waco Warriors Tony Graber Des Moines Kaufman School House John Wittrig Murfreesboro, Tenn Emerson Wittrig Sity Hospital Coppock Derald Edwards Harold Dodd WACO Burlington Claude Kinsey Charles City Mary Haberman Walter Otto Warren Anderson Omaha Neb Larry Arduser Clinton Hertig North Wayland Larry Morrow Gladys Richard Ardusers Leonard Fisher Ralph Island Tulsa Oklahoma Linda Thoma Smith - Parsons Faith Baptist Church Washington Ralph Stuart Harold Shepherd Emily Wyse Everett Hauenstein Omer C. Boshart Newton Orval Bunker

Wayland Lions host Crawfords ville Lions meeting notes

The Wayland Lions Club met at the American Legion Hall on Feb. 20 hosting the Crawfordsville Lions with 32 members and guests. Madjid Nader spoke, showing Iran photos. Activities included visits, hospital updates, and community notices from Wayland and surrounding areas.

Wayland Wayland Lions Club American Legion Hall Wayland Club Crawfordsville Lions Buds T. V Burlington Arthur Sinn Univer

Asia in Miniature turns Singapore into a cultural buffet

A UPI feature surveys Singapore as “Instant Asia,” detailing its melting pot of Chinese Malays Indians and others, with temples mosques and churches, festivals and a bazaar laden shopping scene. It notes diverse cuisines from sharkfin to satay and describes hotels, markets, and imports as bargains for visitors.

Singapore UPI Malay Peninsula Asia Britain Sir Stamford Raffles Poh Toh Telok Ayer Street Bukit Purmei North Bridge Road South Bridge Road Sri Mariamman Temple

Clover Cloverettes Meet at Riverside Community Building

Riverside February meeting of the Clover Cloverettes 4 H club featured talks by Denise Veggy Ann Strabala and Janice Schneider demonstrations by Ann Strabala Jennie Latta Betty Rice and Debbie Bulger. Members decided to send five dollars to support a listed project.

Riverside Clover Cloverettes Denise Veggy Ann Strabala Janice Schneider Jennie Latta Betty Rice Debbie Bulger

How To Open CLOGGED SEWERS Without Digging

Sewereamer removes roots, paper and grease from floor drains with no tools. Fast acting chemical mix poured into drain. Sold in 10 lb cans for 4.95. Carson Plumbing & Heating recommends SEWEREAMER by name.

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