Rasmussen Named Iowa Democratic Party Leader at 31
Des Moines reports Rasmussen a 31 year old insurance claims supervisor and former Iowa House member named state chairman, touted for vigor. He cites door to door campaigning, mobile registration law tool, and a new constitution reforms including audit of central records and end of unit rule. Rasmussen agrees to lead with Hawkins' continued party support and no policy changes.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Clark Rasmussen
Iowa
Rasmussen
Lex Hawkins
Iowa Young Democrats
Iowa House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Grand View College
Young Democrats Club
Polk County
General Assembly
T. G. Jensen
Audubon
Mobil
Hawkins
Waco board approves teacher transfer and supplies
The Waco school board grants a release for sixth grade teacher Mrs Almeda Thompson to take a similar post at Washington. It approves a contract with Farrells Office Supply Washington for service of typewriters and new office devices. No action on bids for re roofing. Summer bus transport to Mt Pleasant set with pickups at Wayland 10 30 a m Olds 10 40 a m.
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Wayland
Waco
Almeda Thompson
Washington
Farrell’s
Office Supply of
Ridgeway Roofing Co
Southwestern Petroleum Co
Olds
Mt. Pleasant
Washington Evening Journal bibliographic line set
The fragment lists staff roles for the Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa with names David Elder editor William Shannon vice president Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Howard Hazen production and notes publishing schedule and wire services and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Jaycees to Check Cars at Sunset Park Saturday
Washington Jaycees conduct their annual auto safety check in Sunset Park on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All area motorists urged to use the free inspection to assess brakes lights and overall mechanical condition. Cars passing receive a tag indicating recent inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Jaycees
Sunset Park
Waco Superintendent to Attend Summer Institute
Byron H. Thomas, superintendent of Waco Community Schools, is chosen as one of Iowa school administrators to attend a special summer institute July 1 to 8. Sponsored by the Institute for Developmental Educational Activities of Melbourne, Florida, all expenses are paid. Thomas will take part in sessions at the institute in Amherst, Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Byron H. Thomas
Iowa
Institute For Development of Educational Activities
Melbourne
Fla
Supt
Thomas
Amherst
Mass
Graveside rites for Floyd Robison, 75
Floyd D. Robison of Moline Illinois 75 died in Winter Haven Florida. He was foreman of Rock Island Lines water service before retiring in 1956 and split time between Florida and Illinois. Graveside services were held at Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton with Rev Kenneth Knox officiating. He was born January 21 1891 in Brighton and married Clare M Thompson in Pleasant Plain June 12 1912. Surviving are three daughters a son a sister eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His wife died in 1961. A daughter and a brother preceded him in death.
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Floyd D. Robison
Moline
Hillcrest Cemetery
Brighton
Mr. Robison
Winter Haven
Fla
Water Service Department
Rock Island Lines
Florida
Clare M. Thompson
Pleasant Plain
Altha Robison
Henry W. Parsons
A. Harold Ohline
Elgin
John F
Annadale
Mabel Robinson
Marines Drug Use Allegations Prompt Senate Probe
Ex Marine Frank testified before a Senate subcommittee that young service members frequently use barbiturates and alcohol in combat zones. He cited a doctor’s figure of 10,000 to 15,000 addicts and up to 100,000 marijuana smokers in uniform, with Javits pledging Pentagon investigation. Also notes a Washington Art Guild Park Art Show planned for Central Park on June 25.
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Washington
UPI
Viet Nam
Defense Department
Armed Services
Frank
Senate
Robert W. Baird
Haven Clinic
New York
Jacob K. Javitz
R-N.y
Pentagon
Saigon
Baird
Washington Art Guild
Park
Central Park
Funeral held today for George C. Lemley
Funeral services for George C. Lemley of Wheaton Illinois were held at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev Arthur Peters presiding and burial at Grace Hill Cemetery. Born May 3 1876 at Gracehill, he married Emma Jane Shull in 1931 who died in 1930. Surviving are two sons Stanley Wheaton Illinois and Wayne Dwight Kansas one stepson Lt Col Hal Nelson Jr retired of Georgia and two stepdaughters Mrs Clifford Lahey Waukesha Wisconsin and Mrs Dorothy Topping Wellman, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren and one sister Mrs Joe Schlatter of Washington.
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Wellman
George C. Lemley
Wheaton, Ill
Jones
Arthur Peters
Gracehill Cemetery
Mr. Lemley
Gracehill
Emma Jane Shull
Emma Nelson
Stanley
Wheaton
Ill
Wayne
Dwight
Kansas
Hal Nelson Jr
Georgia
Clifford Lahey
Waukesha
Wisc
Dorothy Topping
Joe Schlatter
Washington
Local residents share travels and moves in brief notices
Mrs. Carl Miller and Mrs. Francis R. Aldrich returned from visiting Lakebay Washington and other relatives. Mrs. George Heger and family from Minneapolis are visiting in the Rudiger home. Mr. and Mrs. James Wolfe moved to Glendale Arizona where he joined Goodyear Aero Space. The Wolfes just finished a 10 day visit with family before relocating. Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Nagelvoort travel to the Grand Bahamas beginning June 13 for a sorority convention with Delta Zeta funding. The community notes also cover local gatherings and visits among Kuehni Brinning Humphreys Choate and related families.
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Carl Miller
Francis R. Aldrich
Lakebay
Wash
J. C. Carris
William Glassburner
George Heger
Minneapolis
George Rudiger
James E. Wolfe
W. Berridge
Glendale
Ariz
Wolfe
Goodyear Aero-Space
Steve Richardson
Iowa City
Sylvester Sobaski
Brighton
Grand Bahama Islands
Dan Nagelvoort
Birmingham
Mich
Chicago
Bahamas
Richardson
Nagelvoort
Delta Zeta Sorority
Carl Kuehni
Sandy
Harlem
Mont
Homer Brinning
Mr. Kuehni
Sun Blinded Driver Causes Morning Collision
A motorist was temporarily blinded by the sun Tuesday afternoon while driving east on E Main in Birmingham. Grant H Johnston, from Birmingham, Ia, struck a parked car at 323 E Main owned by Marion A Doughty, causing about 275 in damages to the parked vehicle. Total damages estimated at 600. No charges were filed.
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Washington Police Department
Grant H. Johnston
Birmingham
E. Main
Johnston Auto
Marion A. Doughty
Highlandettes 4-H Club Holds June Meetings
The Highlandettes 4-H Club, a new county group, met June 4 with Peggy Fox attending and seven members plus two mothers. Demonstrations covered muffins and cocoa with syrup, and a talk on good breakfast. June 13, at Leanne Swailes home, featured five members, two mothers, a safety tip and talks on gifts of good nutrition and using baking ingredients.
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Highlandettes
Peggy Fox
Kathy Knottnerus
Christine Vernemont
Leanne Swailes
Janice Chalupa
Lila Carson
Linda Chalupa
Funeral services for Mrs Clarence Logan held at Marion Avenue church
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church with Reverends Vernon Elgin and Evert Haney in charge. A duet was sung by Mrs Robert Brinning and George Masson Jr. Pallbearers included Herb Campbell Lee Holland Verle Gallagher Dr Judd Mallory Richard Stewart Dunham Morrison burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery Jones Funeral Home oversaw arrangements
Walnut Women's Club Holds Annual June Salad Meeting
The Walnut Women's Club gathered for its annual June salad at Mrs. Glen Davis's home with cohostess Mrs. Everette Lewis. Twelve members attended with four children. guests included former members from Washington, Mrs. W. A. Bealer and Mrs. Melvin Schnicker, Mrs. Grace Miller of Chula Vista, Calif., and Mrs. John Sands. The event featured pink and white floral decor, a business meeting led by Mrs. Robert Johnson, a roll call answering "How I Met My Husband," and each member shared her salad recipe. Plans were made to dine out in September at Prairie Home restaurant, with the next meeting an ice cream social at Mrs. Johnson's home.
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Walnut Women’s Club
Glen Davis
Everette Lewis
W. A. Bealer
Melvin Schnicker
Washington
Grace Miller
Chula Vista
Calif
John Sands
Robert Johnson
Prairie Home Restaurant
Robert Johnson Home
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Waco Board
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Jaycees
Schoonover Drug
Ralph Martin
Ralph
Pangburn Candy
Evening Journal
Floyd Robison
Trimble Funeral Home
Kenneth Knox
First Methodist Church
Art Guild
Wolf
Wolf's Flower Shop
Clyde Crile
Toni
West Chester Methodist Church
Lori
D’arcy Hagist
Kathy Bauer
al Lents
Eleanor, Ann
Steve
Columbia, Mo
E. V. Humphreys
Wapello
Calvin Humphreys
Wyman
Della Humphreys
Robert Choate
Richard Have
Panama City
Key West
Tampa
Miami
St. Augustine
Nassau
New Orleans
Walnut
Catherine Young Young School OF Beauty
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo Lowa
Polident
Walgreen
Magnesia
Prince Gardner
SYEE
TIMEX
Remington, Schick
Norelco
Ronson
Sunbeam Transistor
Dr. Grabow
Falcon — Medico
Kent
London
Currier and Ives
K Yardley
Mister ’” “Old Spice
Men” Mennen
Whitman
Osincup’s
Bob Lewis
Herb
Connelly
South Side Square
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