Snodgrass Couple Injured In Missouri Auto Crash
Word from Huston Missouri states Mr Marion Snodgrass and Mrs Snodgrass were injured in an auto accident and admitted to a local hospital. Their son Don traveled to Missouri to be with them while Mr Snodgrass, a pharmacist, is on vacation en route to Arkansas. Washington County plans a law enforcement meeting at 7 30 p m at city hall basement to discuss breath test rules and a bad check clinic for county officials.
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Marion Snodgrass
Huston
Missouri
Don
Snodgrass
McDaniel Drug Store
John Baldrige
Washington County
City Hall
Washington
Department of Public Safety
Schlitz 40 Horse Hitch to Visit Davenport and Zearing
The Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company 40 horse hitch team will perform in Davenport at the Great Mississippi Valley Fair August 9-10 and in Zearing for the Labor Day Sept 4 celebration. Driver Dick Sparrow returns to his home state for the appearances.
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Milwaukee
Wis
UPI
Sparrow
Zearing
Schlitz Circus
Sinatra Assails Crime Panel Over Barboza Testimony
Frank Sinatra angrily accused the House Select Committee on Crime of character assassination over claims linking him to a New England crime syndicate and an alleged hotel stake. The singer challenged the committee to promptly refute Barboza's May testimony and defended his conduct as a witness.
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Washington
UPI
Frank Sinatra
House Select Committee On Crime Today
Sinatra
Joseph
Senate
Joseph Phillips
Phillips
Claude D. Pepper
D-Fla
Fontainebleu
Miami Beach
Barboza
Patriarca
Pepper
Berkshire Downs
Hancock
Mass
New England Crime Syndicate
Milton
Mickey”’ Rudin
Los Angeles
Court study halts Iowa gambling crackdown at hearing
The Iowa Supreme Court enjoined Attorney General Turner from pursuing raids on carnival games until it reviews the scope of state gambling laws. Judge Moore set a 10 a.m. hearing to decide if the injunction will be permanent during the appeal by the Association of Iowa Fairs and others. The case centers on whether wagering on carnival games constitutes gambling under an 1851 law.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa Supreme Court
Richard Turner
Iowa
High Court
C. Edwin Moore
Turner
Moore
Polk County District Court
A. B. Crouch
Attorney General
Crouch
Association of Iowa Fairs
Outdoor Amusement Business Association
Century 21 Shows, Inc
Polk County
Fair Associations
Robert D. Ray
Ray
Flooding Rains Hit Iowa City and Statewide
Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall flooded Iowa City streets with more than three inches of rain. Ralston Creek spilled into city blocks while sandbag efforts came too late at the Civic Center. Multiple rivers and creeks prompted flash flood watches across eastern and southern Iowa with possible further rain and rising crests into the week.
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National Weather Service
Iowa
Iowa City
Ralston
Weather Service
Iowa City Civic Center
Des Moines
van Dyck Furniture Co
Wapelo County
Davenport
Sioux City
Lawton
Cedar County
Tipton
Calamus
Finkbine
Jefferson
Raccoon
van Meter
Raccoon River
Lizzard Creek
Clare
Fort Dodge
Sewer bonds sold here by Washington city council
Becker & Downie Inc of Des Moines was the low bidder on sewer revenue bonds for Washington. Bids opened after a public hearing with no objectors, at an effective rate of 4.5135 percent, seen as very good for the city. Total interest cost $81,018. maturities through 1986 at 4.2 to 4.75 percent. Other bids ranged 4.5135 to 4.8831 percent from several firms.
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Becker & Downie Inc
Des Moines
Washington
Northern Trust Co
Chicago
LaSalle National Bank of Chicago
Dane, Kallman & Quail
Davenport
R.G. Dickson & Co
Carlton D. Beh Co
Blair A. Phillips Inc
Red Cross Meeting Set for Washington County Chapter
The Washington County Red Cross chapter schedules its annual meeting for Tuesday July 25 at 7 p.m. in the Captain's Table. Chapter chairman David Miksch notes one third of the board will be named, with reports heard and plans made for the coming year. Members are urged to attend and share input on local operations. dinner reservations due by Monday July 24 at the Red Cross office.
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Washington County
National Red Cross
David Miksch
Miksch
Red Cross
Fair entries due July 19 for Washington County 4 H and FFA exhibitors
Washington County 4 H and FFA members must file fair exhibit entries with the Extension Office by Wednesday July 19 and pay the entry fee. Expected strong turnout across market beeves pigs lambs dogs horses ponies poultry photos and other projects though some categories may be lighter. New geology and small engine woodworking welding agronomy and electric projects are expected to boost displays and interest in self determined projects.
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Washington County
FFA
Julia Gamon
Iowa Weather Outlook: Showers Possible Tonight and Wednesday
Variable cloudiness with a threat of showers or thundershowers tonight and Wednesday. Low tonight in the 60s. Highs Wednesday in the 80s.
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United Press International
Iowa
Washington considers curfew ordinance at council meeting
The third reading of a proposed city curfew ordinance was discussed as Washington officials noted vandalism increases and park problems. DeMolay observers spoke against the plan while Supt. Schlapkohl emphasized existing laws. The council will study suggestions and decide soon. Public works reported cemetery dirt use, nearly finished sewer work, and upcoming North Fourth Avenue paving.
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City of Washington
Washington DeMolay Chapter
Russell Williams
Kelly Schlapkohl
Washington Community Schools
Supt. Schlapkohl
John Miller
Sunset Park
James Reschly
Elm Grove Cemetery
Manatt Carter
North Fourth Avenue
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