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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1968

Page

6

Marines honor Huey Roark from Ada in Hill 689 battle

Wilkinson recalls 40 Marines killed 150 wounded and 140 North Vietnamese bodies on Hill 689. Huey Roark, a 6 foot 3 inch 200 pound Marine from Ada Michigan, stands out among a fallen-to-helipad retreat. Lt Fulginiti praises Roark’s bravery as he repelled grenades with a rifle and launcher while others were reduced to a small platoon.

Wilkinson Battle Ada Mich B. J Huey Roark. van Winkle Oxon Hill Calif Fulginiti

Franklin Cubs 4-H Club Holds Meeting at Franklin Center School

Twenty Franklin Cubs 4-H members met at Franklin Center School on Thursday. Two Canadian 4-H visitors, hosted by Morton Carr and Lawrence Miksch, spoke about their 4-H work and projects. Refreshments were provided by the Hotle and Porter families.

Franklin Cubs Franklin Center Morton Carr Lawrence Miksch Hotle Porter

Friendly Circle Club Plans September Luncheon Tour

Mrs Don Shelangoski hosted the Friendly Circle Club at the Captain's Table on Thursday with thirteen members and guest Karla Wright. President Mrs Wilbur Wright led the business meeting, entertainment was by Mrs Richard Schiebel, and no August meeting is scheduled. Further announcements on September plans by Mrs Dave Kleese and Mrs Omar Crawford.

Don Shelangoski Friendly Circle Club Karla Wright Wilbur Wright Richard Schiebel Dave Kleese Omar Crawford

France shifts to steady economy under new cabinet

Premier Couve de Murville and President de Gaulle met at the Elysee to chart a path out of financial doldrums. The new cabinet, led by Francois Ortioli as finance minister, carries few changes and faces a $1.7 billion reserve gap and a 10 percent tax hike on wine and liquor to raise revenue. Gaullist sources noted a last minute hitch in the finance post selection.

Paris Couve de Murville de Gaulle Georges Pompidou Francois Ortioli

Funeral Services for Homer G. Jarrard Held

Funeral services for Homer G. Jarrard were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Warren McFate presiding. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers were Allen Wulf, Kenneth Wulf, Carl Wulf, George Miller Jr., Melville Donaldson, and Alvin Shebeck. Honorary pallbearers included George Breitenbach, Lee Holland, Les Dunlap, Harvey Davis, John Hughes, and Charles Wiley.

Outdated Journal Sale Dates and Livestock Auctions

A column lists multiple sale events and weekly livestock auctions across Iowa. July 18 closes out sale near Grandview on highway 92 61. July 29 sale at Washington County Fairgrounds. Regular sales occur at Wa pell o Livestock, Ollie, Smylie's Columbus Junction, Kalona Community Auction, Washington Livestock, Kalona Sales Barn, and Wayland with various days and start times. Mrs Vera Swailes and Dr C A Larsen are named as contacts.

Grandview Corner Vera Swailes Washington County Fairgrounds C. A. Larsen Wapello Livestock Sales, Inc Highway 61 Wapello Iowa Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Smylie’s Columbus Junction Kalona Community Auction Kalona Washington Livestock Sales Co Kalona Sales Barn Wayland

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