Iowa Governor Completes Five Country Trade Mission
Gov Harold Hughes returns from a 21 day tour to France England Germany Italy and the Netherlands with plans for more trade missions. He reported over 544 business contacts and potential Iowa sales between five and 23 million dollars. The delegation included Iowa Development Commission members and residents and tours touched Paris Hamburg Milan Rome Amsterdam Rotterdam and London.
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Des Moines
UPI
Harold E. Hughes
Europe
Phyllis
Iowa
London
Hughes
France
England
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Iowa Development Commission
Dwight Jensen
Iowa Supreme Court
Gary Cameron
Executive Council
United States
Chicago
New York
Paris
Hamburg
Milan
Rome
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Viet Cong Death Toll Recorded in Saigon-Area Sweep
U.S. advisors with Vietnamese troops clash with Viet Cong 40 miles southwest of Saigon where government forces tally 255 enemy dead. Two Americans killed and two wounded, 32 government troops hurt. In another sector a large Communist attack traps hundreds near Cheo Reo, with advisers and pilots reported missing or killed.
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Saigon
UPI
U.S
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Vinh
South Viet Nam
da Nang
Thuan Mon
Cheo Reo
Kontum City
Busy Summer for Washington Band Director and Students
Alan Bergstrom, instrumental music director at Washington schools, teaches about 250 lessons weekly during an eight week summer program from June 7 to August 13. Lessons run 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and include beginners through high school pupils.
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Alan Bergstrom
Washington
Ir. Bergstrom
Bergstrom
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Mrs. E. P. Rich Dies in Washington at 60
Mrs. E P Rich 60 of 1203 North Iowa Avenue died Tuesday night June 29 1965 at Washington County Hospital after a stroke in 1963 Funeral services were set for Friday at 9 30 a m at St James Catholic Church with a Thursday prayer service at 7 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery She was born Lucy Mary Casey July 25 1904 in Washington and married Edwin P Rich June 18 1929 Survivors include her husband two sons James and Don ten grandchildren and two brothers Frank L Casey of Washington and James Casey of Peoria Illinois
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E. P. Rich
North
Iowa Avenue
Washington County Hospital
St. James Catho Church
Jones Funeral Home
Elm Grove Cemetery
Lucy Mary Casey
Washington
James
Margaret Sampson Casey
St. James School
St. Joseph's Academy
Ottumwa
Edwin P. Rich
St. James Church
The
Altar and Rosary Society
Catholic Daughters
St. Mary's Circle
Don
Frank L. Casey
James Casey
Peoria
Notice of probate hearing in Dave son estate
Notice describes a hearing on probate of the will for the estate of Dave son. Details shown in page 6 public notices.
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Hazel Raymond
Dave Son
Herbert Hammen Elected Commandant Of Local Marine Corps League
Herbert Hammen was elected commandant of the Harry B. Barker detachment of the Marine Corps League at a Tuesday evening meeting. Other officers named include Richard Davidson, William Putman, John Johnson, Glenn Ladeno ff, Daryl Tucker, and Walter Johnson. A dinner meeting is planned for July 10 at the Town House in Cedar Rapids with state officers to be installed, and Washington guests Bernard McCarthy and Herbert Hammen to be installed in senior roles. A fish fry for members and families is being planned.
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Herbert Hammen
Harry B. Barker
Marine Corps League
Richard Davidson
Wiliam Putman
John Johnson
Glenn Ladenoff
Daryl Tucker
Walter Johnson
Bill Putman
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Bernard McCarthy
Camperships Funded for YWCA Camp Campers
The Washington YWCA and Camp Fire Council sponsor the annual YWCA Campfire Camp at Lake Darling July 25 through 31 with a $18 fee. About 75 girls from Washington County attend each year, and camperships are provided by donors. Contact Mrs. Cal Wolf or Mrs. Alan Bergstrom to contribute or nominate a recipient.
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Washington County
YWCA
Lake Darling
Washington Ywca
Campfire Council of
Washington
Cal Wolf
Alan Bergstrom
Star Route Changes Take Effect July 1
Star route changes set July 1 will require mail to be at the post office by 6 2 pm for next day delivery. First class letters must reach the post office or drop in two collection boxes to maintain service in the Washington area. If letters miss 6 pm, next day delivery cannot be guaranteed.
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Washington
Harry Levy
Vandalism Reported in Washington Autos
City police report vandals damaged seven cars in Washington Tuesday night. Victims include Robert Thom, Helen Dun, William Duncan, Norman Schoonover, Richard Ballard, Judy Benjamin, and Max Smith with broken doors, windows, and tail lights. Ward Costello is credited for Costello Television work on The Secret Storm Studio One and The Lark.
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Washington
Robert Thomas
South Third
Helen Duncan
William Duncan
Norman Schoonover
South Marion
Richard Ballard
South Ave
Judy Benjamin
North Fourth
Max Smith
South Third Ave
Costello
Ward Costello
Studio One
Rites Held for Mrs. Earl J. Lewis at Wapello
Funeral services for Mrs. Earl J. Lewis 69 of Wapello were held this afternoon in Columbus Junction. Burial followed in Columbus City Cemetery. Mrs. Lewis died Sunday night at a Burlington hospital. Survivors include her husband a son a daughter eight grandchildren one brother and three sisters.
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Columbus Junction
Earl J. Lewis
Wapello
Columbus City Cemetery
Lewis
Burlington Hospital
Ethel May Seri
Kansas
Revenues Rise as Iowa Tax Collections Increase
The Iowa Tax Commission reports fiscal year 1964 65 tax receipts totaling 186 838 655 up 15 662 609 from 1963 64. Notable gains include individual income taxes rising 9 687 868 to 57 361 383 and cigarette taxes up 698 901 to 15 208 979.
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Des Moines
UPI
State Commission
Tax Commission Today
Commission
State Permit Board
Lone Tree district adds Pleasant Valley to reorganization plan
The Pleasant Valley district in Johnson County is now included in Lone Tree’s reorganization proposal, blocking Highland district plans until Lone Tree’s bid is settled. A hearing on Highland was dismissed after a boundary map flaw emerged. it is unclear if Highland residents will file anew, which would exclude Pleasant Valley if they do.
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Highland
Pleasant Valley
Johnson County
Dwight Bode
Washington County
Odebolt Teen Killed in Bicycle Accident
A 15 year old Odebolt youth Patrick Simon was killed when his bicycle was struck by an auto in Odebolt last night. Police report a fatal traffic crash with one death and investigations underway.
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Odeboltd
Towa
UPL
Odebolt
Patrick Simon
Washington YMCA names six to board at annual meeting
The Washington YMCA annual meeting elected six directors for three year terms Paul Gebhardt Kelly Schlapkoh Rev Vernon Elgin Richard cul and Dr C A Larsen Joe Martin filled a one year vacancy Retiring members Walter Westen Richard Stewart and others received plaques Milo Steele Jr was honored for coaching the YMCA swim team Total pledged to the capital fund drive was 228667 and plans for bid dates and drawings were outlined Four speakers from age groups emphasized future YMCA YWCA programs in the community
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Washington Ymca
YMCA
Milo Steele Jr
Paul Gebhardt
Kelly Schlapkoh
Vernon Elgin
Richard| Cul
C. A. Larsen
Joe Martin
Walter Westen
Richard Stewart
Robert Arthur
Capital Fund
Robert Reed
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Lynn Potter
Potter
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Robert Day
Lloyd Walker
Boshart
Ymca Board
Steele
McCleery
Robert Gillesby
United Press International
Outiday
Washington Post Office
John Phleger
Washington School
Harry Tiller
Beverly Lenz
Juanita Nelson
Mid-Prairie District
Michael Ferguson
Joyce
Eddie Hessenflow
Brighton
Michelle Wiliams
Journal
Dallas Kinney
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