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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1968

Page

5

Brake wins golf tournament in Kirksville

Mike Brake, a young Washington golfer, fired a 101 to win the Northeast Missouri Golf Tournament at Kirksville Country Club. His 7 under par score beat runner-up by four strokes as 130 players competed.

Mike Brake Washington Northeast Missouri Kirksville Country Club Mike

Washington pool attendance outpaces last summer records

Daily reports to city clerk note pool manager Jerry Westermark reports most days show higher attendance than the same date in the prior year. Amid ongoing summer activity, few days dip below last year’s figures despite steady crowds at Washington Municipal Pool.

Washington Jerry Westermark

Campaign notes from Cedar Rapids to Mt Pleasant

James Bromwell visits Washington as he campaigns for the Republican nomination for U S Senate. An open house in Ottumwa prompts voter questions after a dinner at Captain's Table. Also, Roy Steele recovers from surgery at Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Local notices include state wild flower species, visitors from California, and a semi formal dinner in Georgia.

James Bromwell Cedar Rapids Washington United States Senate Bromwell Robert Reed Roy Steele Veterans Hospital Iowa City

Washington County political notes and annual budget update

In Washington County a busy week sees nominating papers filed for sheriff and other county offices with Democrats fielding several candidates. The county budget for 1968 69 requires a 9.55 percent increase and a 2 mill tax rise. Also reported are Jane Jones named state York shire Queen and the Shrine Circus coming to town along with a 4 H breakfast. A census shows 3482 residents under 21. rains were light early in the week and crops are in good shape as plans for the County Fair move forward.

Washington County James Bramwell Fred Schwengel Jane Jones Columbus Junction Shrine Circus Washington Howard Jones Iowa Ames Miss Jones Tom and Georgia Skubal Ainsworth State Park

Local births listed in The Stork Gazette

Yolanda Kay Skipton, daughter of Cecil Skipton Jr., 442 Second Street, Columbus Junction. Sandra Kay Howell, daughter of Monroe Howell, 816 East Harrison, Washington. Gregory Todd Anders, son of Rickey Anders, 320 South Marion, Washington. Tracy Ann Morgan, daughter of Lloyd Morgan, Box 3, Grandview.

Yolanda Kay Skipton Cecil Skipton Jr Second Street Columbus Junction Sandra Kay Howell Monroe Howell East Harrison Washington Gregory Todd Anders Rickey Anders South Marion Tracy Ann Morgan Mrs. Lloyd Morgan Box 3 Grandview Rick Anders Cecil Skipton Lloyd Morgan Robert Gilchrist Keota Judy Randall Cotter Winona Smith

The Week on the Farm July 13 1968

Wheat yields have risen from 25 to 50 bushels per acre and some varieties may reach 75 to 100 for commercial producers. A planter applied herbicide is still effective on row weeds, while a cockleburr and button weed field in corn will be sprayed carefully to avoid wind damage. Overall, field crops look excellent and storage for new crops is an upcoming task.

Minneapolis

Wellman Orders New Sire n for Siren and Local Weather Notes

The Washington area saw .30 inch rainfall last night with lightning and thunder and no high winds. Wellman ordered a new 10 horsepower siren for storm warnings and fire use, to be placed for optimal coverage. Mayor Miller met area mayors to discuss tornado alerts and disaster procedures. Mrs. T. A. Michels is seriously ill after a Davenport two car crash on July 6. August nuptials set for Mary Ann Miller and David Lawrence Moreland on August 24.

Washington Wellman J. R. Miller Mary Ann Miller David Lawrence Moreland Lawrence D. Moreland Audubon

Washington district faces higher budget with state aid offset

The Washington Community School District approves a 1968-1969 budget near 1.5 million dollars, a 9.55 percent rise. Local taxes will rise about two mills after state aid equalization reduces the net millage increase. A census shows 3,482 children ages 0 to 21 in the district, guiding facility planning.

Washington Community Iowa Washington

Hospital Admissions and Births July 13 1968

Admission list shows names and origins including Washington Columbus Junction Wayland Crawfordsville Kalona Deep River Ainsworth Letts and Letts along with several medical and surgical cases. Births reported for Washington Columbus Junction Wayland and Grandview. dismissals include Harland Unkrich and others. Daily entries cover Saturday Sunday and today with updates on patients and newborns.

Robert Wiley Washington Clarence Bausch Columbus Junction Nellie Crull Fred Donaldson Paul Snakenburg Linda Ranshaw Wayland Homer Jarrard Bert Wells John Hubbs Crawfordsville

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