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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1968

Page

6

Dope and Smut Seen as Two Public Ills by Priest

Rev. Morton A Hill and volunteers launch Operation Yorkville to curb smut and drug material targeting youth. They cite 1 to 2 billion dollars of smut produced yearly and 75 to 90 percent reaching children, while affirming obscenity laws and enforcement without censorship.

New York UPI Morton A. Hill Operation Yorkville Father Hill

Women raid men's wear stores in search of self purchases

A United Press International report says women shop in men’s wear outlets for themselves, not just gifts for husbands. London and New York stores show many buy small sized slacks, shirts, and sweaters, plus jewelry. The piece notes beauty products now common for men.

American Institute of Men’s and Boys’ Wear London New York

Lighting fixtures for outdoor areas

United Press International reports new outdoor lighting fixtures designed for durability and weatherproof use. Aircraft quality die cast aluminum construction resists corrosion, shock, and heat with a glare free finish, plus ground mounting guards against lawn equipment damage. Also notes a flameless lighter using a crystal hammer mechanism by Selectron International and a glow in the dark skull brain model kit from Allstate Investment Corp.

Public Notice 12 Council Tackles Clock and City Budget

City council met July 15 1968 with Mayor L C Willits presiding. Bills were approved including many vendors for fuel, supplies, and services. The clock project received focus with a proposed tower clock contract from J T Verdin Co and a $6000 bequest from Carlton C Wilson.

L. C. Willits Davis Davisson Mangold Walker Gebhardt Stephens John C. Owen Geoplice Schoonover Brug Siegle Siez-Ottumwa Co Ted Washington Ivening Journal Worley’s Gulf Wilson Concrete Co Charles Weise Sitter Auto Supply Co Norman Tree Service Zook & Wells City of Washington Min Bill Ferree National Bank Don McAvoy Internal Revenue Service State of Iowa JUNG American Cemetery Assc League of Municipalities L. G. Robertson Trust & Agency Iowa City Municipal & Utility Badger Meter Mfg. Co Zimmer & Francescan, Inc Iowa Southern Utilities, Gas & Electric Seeue Howard Anderson Dave Elder Court House J. T. Verdin Company Cincinnati Ohio County Court House Dave Bilder Claude Woods Carlton C. Wilson

Calendar of houseboat goods and antiques sales in Iowa county fairs

A series of closing out and public auctions for household goods antiques carpenters tools and estate items held at Washington County Fairgrounds Keota and nearby locations. Auction dates span July 23 through August 13 with start times mostly in the afternoon or evening and sales listings at Smylie's Livestock Auction Wayland Kalona Wapello Ollie and other Iowa towns.

Washington County Fairground Emma C. Shaw Conesville Ethel Curtain August Wehmeyer Washington Airport Road Kay Custer Washington County Fairgrounds C. A. Larsen Maude Simmerman Ruth Bridges E. L. Rouse North Fulton St Keota Mamie Oliver Robert Brophy Smylie’s Columbus Junction Iowa Wayland Kalona

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