Farmers Drive Conservation Work Across Washington County
In Washington County Soil Conservation District farmers have completed planting and installed numerous practices. Contouring assisted by Merritt Veggy and others near Riverside, with many residents from Crawfordsville to Wellman shaping waterways, installing terraces, ditches, tiling, and wildlife ponds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
David Schantz
Washington
Crawfordsvirle
Clayton Widmer
Maurice Krabill
Frank Kleese
Herbert Campbell
John Liska
Paul
John Aller
Wellman
Gerard Megdelsen
Ainsworth
Gerald Cross
Riverside
Melvin Booth
West Chester
Merle Unkrich
Crawfordsville
Governor Hughes Urges Boys State Youth To Lead in Peace
Governor Harold E. Hughes told Hawkeye Boys State in Des Moines that today’s American youths are the finest crop of young people. He urged solving domestic injustices within a framework of law and order before addressing world conflicts and warned against mob violence in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
Harold E. Hughes
Hawkeye Boys
Middle East
Southeast Asia
Hughes
Iowa
America
Air Force sergeant sentenced as spy
Air Force Staff Sgt. Herbert Boeckenhaupt was sentenced to 30 years in prison for conspiring with a Soviet Embassy employee to reveal Strategic Air Command secrets. Convicted May 25, he faced potential death. the judge called the crime one of the most heinous. The case involved break of security from Pentagon and March Air Force Base assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
UPI
Air Force
Herbert Boeckenhaupt
U.S
Oren R. Lewis
Boeckenhaupt
Lewis
Pentagon
Germany
Strategic Air Command
Aleksey A. Malinin
United States
March Air Force Base
Riverside
Calif
Soviet Cruiser Joins 6th Fleet Plea in Eastern Med
A Soviet cruiser joined U S 6th Fleet ships in the eastern Mediterranean amid tensions after a near incident when it came within 150 yards of the destroyer W C Lawe. Task Force 60 tracked a submarine-like object on sonar while USS America searched for it. Vice Admiral Martin warned the Soviet destroyer DDG 381 at 12:30 p.m. and dismissed Middle East air strike claims by saying no 6th Fleet aircraft have operated near the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
UPI
6Th Fleet
Task Force 60
America
W. S. Martin
Little Rock
DDG 381
W.C. Lawe
Martin
U.S
Israel
United Arab Republic
Side-Dressing Corn Advised by Iowa Ext Director
Iowa farmers may begin nitrogen side-dressing now says Jim Frier Washington Co Ext Director. Early application before corn reaches 12 13 inches minimizes root pruning when knifed in and rain is likelier after application. Delaying could miss window due to wet weather and rapid growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jim Frier
Washington Co
Frier
Welfare Budget Cut in Iowa House Appropriations
DES MOINES UPI reports the House Appropriations Committee cut 4 million from the Department of Social Welfare budget, reducing the biennial state funds from 33.895 million to 29.894 million. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. Leroy Miller, passed 26-10 with Republicans voting in favor and Democrats opposing. The cut leaves the department with higher total funding due to added federal contributions, and marks the first major GOP challenge to Gov. Hughes' plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
House Appropriations Committee
Department of Social Welfare
Department
Leroy Miller
Shenandoah
Joan Lipsky
Cedar Rapids
Harold E. Hughes
Miller
House
Hughes
Hussein vows to fight to the last man after cease fire plea
In Amman King Hussein, tired and unshaven, said Jordan was almost left alone by its friends in the war against Israel. He defended the UN cease fire as Jordan agreed to abide, blamed air power for defeats, and disclosed heavy army losses after warning of renewed fighting if Israel resumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amman
Jordan
UPI
Hussein
Israel
United Nations Security Council
Mideast
Poppy Sale Raises 57 Dollars for Veterans
The American Legion Auxiliary collected 57.51 dollars from poppy sales held Friday and Saturday. Volunteers, including junior members, aided the drive while Mrs. Gilbert Wood served as poppy chairman. Memorial Day services at the cemetery were shortened by rain. Taps were played by Willard McCracken with firing squads providing salutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Neal Sands
Des Moines
Milburn Spessard
American Legion Auxiliary
Gilbert Wood
Jerry Richards
Willard McCracken
Legion Hall
Camp Ground
United Presbyterian
John Skubal
Ted Woods
Linda Orris
Sandra Brehmer
Sharon
Margaret Gerot
Sandra
Louis Koehler
Dale Brehmer
1St. Corinthians
William Dunn
Columbus Junction
Dianne
Peace Corp
Columbia
South America
Max M. White
Cleo Orris
Fred Orris
Brenda
Barbara White
Gene Robertson
Sally
Charles City
Louis Pruess
Earl Schuerman
Mercy Hospital
Jerry Maple
Navy
San Diego
Nashville
Tenn
Chester
Service Listing for Sp-4 Robert D Stalder at Ft. Devens
Sp 4 Robert D Stalder RA 17692644 is listed with Co B 101st Airborne Division during a support Hdy at Fort Devens Massachusetts 01433. The brief records his unit and post as part of a service roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. Stalder
Co. B
Program Presented by Bible School in Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville on June 4, a Bible School program featured songs and verses by Methodist Vacation Bible School attendees during the worship service. Superintendent Mrs. Howard Moore led, with teachers Mrs. Marshal Rose Debbie McCall Mrs. James Wilson Mrs. Cleo Fletcher and Mildred Rich. Music was led by Elaine Thomas with Christine Lease on piano. Guest families included the Neiswangers of Elgin Illinois and the Stouts of Brighton alongside local hosts the Wells, Keller, and Schlatters. The Neiswanger class of ’17 held a reunion at the Crawfordsville Alumni Banquet, while the class of ’37 gathered at a post banquet party hosted by the Schlatters. Other attendees included Irvin Graber Iowa City Dell Farrier Columbus Junction Bud Hauenstein Lester Jones and Raymond Howsare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Methodist Vacation Bible School
Bible School
Howard Moore
Marshal Rose
Debbie McCall
James Wilson
Cleo Fletcher
Mildred Rich
Elaine Thomas
Christine Lease
Victor Neiswanger
Elgin
Ill
Edgar Stout
Brighton
Robert Wells
Jerry Keller
Shari
Gary
Charles Wells
Neiswanger
Warren Schlatter
Wayland
Ervin Graber
Iowa City
Dell Farrier
Columbus Junction
Bud Hauenstein
Lester Jones
Raymond Howsare
Two Crawfordsville youths return home
Crawfordsville June 2 report that Steve Fletcher will finish Army Reserve training on June 13 and will work for Iowa Telephone Co. at Mt. Pleasant. Don Lowe completed his reserve training and has returned home. Ivor Davis hosted Memorial weekend visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Junior Fritz of Cedar Rapids and birthday celebrations. Chester Spangler of Rock Island, recently released from Muscatine Hospital after an auto accident, has a shoulder cast and scalp stitches but can work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Steve Fletcher
Iowa Telephone Co
Mt. Pleasant
Don Lowe
Junior Fritz
Cedar Rapids
Ivor Davis
Ivor
Ethyle Zickefoose
Mr. Davis
Washington County Hospital
Chester Spangler
Rock Island
Muscatine Hospital
Floyd McKinney
Texas
Kenneth Rhea
Wahoo
Nebr
Nancy
Land Sale Notice Near Coppock Iowa on Skunk River
N E Corner of Jefferson County. Being four percent of an acre more or less in a tract at the Junction of the M and St L Railroad Bridge and Skunk River west edge of Coppock. Also a tract on the south side of the highway between the east line Jefferson County and the east bank of the Skunk River. Terms 20 percent cash sale. Taxes for 1966 paid by Seller in 1967. Possession at settlement. Buyer to receive Warranty Deed and merchantable abstract after balance paid within 30 days of sale.
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N. E
Jefferson County
Skunk River
Coppock
Iowa
Reunion of St Marys High School Class of 1947
Riverside June 6 1947 St Marys high school Class of 1947 held a twenty year reunion at the V F W Post with a chicken supper. Attendees included Lyndon Burris Gladys Hopping Eldon Slaughter Shirley Knebel Ralph Slaughter Ernestine Bluger Dale Marek Janelle Ruth LeRoy OConnor Helena Cooney Byron Sweeting Mary Shebek and others. Memorial Day guests Dennis Dunbar family and local residents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
St. Marys High School
V. F. W. Post
Lyndon Burris
Gladys Hopping
Decatur
Illinois
Eldon Slaughter
Shirley Knebel
Ralph Slaughter
Ernestine Bluger
Lone Tree
Dale Marek
Janelle Ruth
Washington, Iowa
Leroy O’conner
Helena Cooney
Byron Sweeting
Dorothy Stransky
Leo Huffman
Mary Shebek
Martin Brophy
Columbus Junction
Edward Brophy
John Muller
Francis Colbert
Paul Rummel
Iowa City
Robert Bushek
Davenport
Donald Kiefer
Storm Lake
Dueane Rummelhart
Dennis Dunbar
Jeff
Janelle
Jeanine
Muscatine
Clayton Sextons
Anne Soukup
Bess Navy
Dorothy McNamer
Sigourney
Norman Corder
Nichols
Rita
Clayton Sexton
Mercy Hospital
Herman Eagle
Mer
Smorgasbord Hosts and Family Gatherings in Keota Wellman
June gatherings feature Elmer Allers hosting a smorgasbord in Wellman with guests from Washington and Keota. Harold Schreckengast, Bill Cady, and families joined a Friday supper. Elmer Peiffer’s 31st wedding anniversary observed with Ray Eakin and families. Bill Mangold moves residence to Bob Beck property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eakin
Elmer Peiffer
Darlene
Betty Peiffer
Doyle Abramson
Bill Mangold
Nettie Bishop
Davis Street
Bob Beck
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Governor Hughes
Boys State
Superior Polo
Keomah Builders, Inc
Oskaloosa
A. C
Hugh Morris
Cotter Presbyterian Church
John Jones
Grace Stone
Morris
Frank Hauenstein
David Thompson
Ft. Collins
Cole
Charles Thompson
Fairfield
C. A. Thompson
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Real Estate & Farm Loans
Stalder
Benjamin C. Ricks
Crookham & Crookham Attorneys
High Ave.rast
Harold Ricks
Owa
St. Mary’s
Reunion
Mrs. Wilbur Kiene
Mrs. Helen Underwood
Mrs. Bess Fesler
Elmer Allers
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Ken Ruegsegger
North Clay West Liberty
Ken
S. H. Impl
Hillyard Impl.—Winfield
Taglack & Osweiler
Keota
Kalona
Joe Pailliotet
Impl.—Riverside
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