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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1964

Page

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Cowboys and A Guy Named Jack staged by Washington Junior High

The period six English class presented an original play Cowboys Indians And A Guy Named Jack on March 6 in the school auditorium. Written by Steve Hardy, Connie Messer, Susan Minick, Karen Soucek and Karen Vosika, produced by Carl Hayes and directed by Connie Messer.

Karen Soucek Steve Hardy Susan Minick Connie Messer Karen Vosika Jack Journal Dallas Kinney Washington Junior High School Carl Hayes Mr. Martin India Kent Dallmeyer Frank Beauregard Jeannie Pridg's Margaret Beauregard Dave Hutchcroft Joe Beauregard Lyle Brock Arjan Karen Grubb Addy Marsha Foster Altehofen Rotzinger Lynn Harvey Arthur Petratz Dave Tindal Doug English Bi Lance Phil McConnell Dave Myers Steve Pettavino Jane Kleese Doug Cole Alice Owen

John Zieglowsky Dies at 73 in Washington County

John H. Zieglowsky 73 of South Second Avenue died Sunday afternoon March 8 1964 at Washington County Hospital after years of declining health. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Emil Burrichter officiating burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. He was born March 22 1890 in Hartsburg Illinois son of Carl and Augusta Zieglowsky. Survived by wife Martha Koehler three daughters two sons four sisters four brothers thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren a memorial fund for St Paul United Church of Christ was started.

John H. Zieglowsky South Second Avenue Washington County Hospital Jones Funeral Home Emil Burrichter Elm Grove Cemetery Mr. Zieglowsky Hartsburg Carl and Augusta Knaak Zieglowsky Washington Martha Koehler United Church of Christ Elmer Marie) Graber Mt. Pleasant William Julia) Freyenberger Wayland Ralph Martha) Witthoft Ainsworth Carl Ted Zieglowsky Martin Westen Tena Simmering Theodore Oltman Ida Reiners Emden Ill John Lolling Albert Charles August Fred Cotter Zieglowsky St. Paul's

Rites Wednesday for Robert Peter Snell

Funeral services for 83 year old Robert Peter Snell will be Wednesday March 11 at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church Richmond. Burial will be at St Marys Cemetery Clinton. He died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a two week illness. Snell is survived by four sons Rev William Snell Richmond Rev George Snell Lavilla Robert Snell Scappoose Oregon Paul Snell Davenport and two daughters Roberta San Francisco Paulette Richmond.

Richmond Robert Peter Snell Mercy Hospital Iowa City Holy Trinity Church Peterseim Kalona St. Mary's Clinton Snell George Catherine Benson Snell Mary Francis Ryan Chicago Northwestern Railroad William Snell William Lavilla Robert Scappoose Oregon Paul Davenport Roberta San Francisco Paulette

Iowa Toll Tops 129 in Weekend Crashes

Ten people died in Iowa traffic accidents over the weekend raising the 1964 highway death list to 129. Fatalities include four in a Sioux City one car crash and three in a Waterloo train car collision. others occurred near Toledo Manchester and Holland. Slippery roads and snow contributed to several crashes.

Iowa Sioux City Waterloo Harry R. Duncan Spirit Lake Lloyd Stoner Frank Allen Sluxx Jean Prezeck Evansdale Stephan Ladd Obrecht al Gona Harry Bliss East Moline 1 Lee Edward Thomas John A. Smyth Lockridge Brecht Toledo Peiffer Manchester U.S. 20 Iowa Highway Patrol Humbal

Legion Birthday Party Celebrates 45th Anniversary

Leon Beatty American Legion post and its women's auxiliary host a 45th annual birthday party Tuesday at 6 p.m. A potluck supper opens the evening in the Legion dining room with coffee provided. Wick's School of Dance offers entertainment and Harold Jarvis shows Bahamas travel photos. Members of other posts and eligible residents are invited. S.W. Easter chairs the event with Mrs. Dave Livingston and Norman Schoonover assisting.

Leon Beatty American Legion Post American Legion Legion Wick’s School of Dance Harold Jarvis Bahamas Washington S.W. Easter Dave Livingston Norman Schoonover

Weather outlook for Iowa region with mixed temperatures

Mostly fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer conditions on Tuesday. Lows tonight range from 15 in the northwest to the 20s in the southeast, highs Tuesday in the upper 30s. Wednesday turns partly cloudy and colder northwest. Five day forecast calls for near normal temperatures, normal highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s, with rain or snow by Wednesday into Thursday.

Iowa

Conklin Seeks Republican Nomination for Washington County Supervisor

Clifford Conklin, a Keota area farmer, announces his candidacy in the June primary for a Republican nomination to the Washington County board of supervisors. He aims to replace Don Hayes, who will not run. Conklin will circulate two petition sets to cover both a short term and a two year term beginning January 1, 1965.

Clifford Conklin Washington Keota Board of Supervisors Conklin Don Hayes Hayes Mr. Hayes

Brighton Native Dies in Peoria Ill

Mrs Allie M Hull 63 native of Brighton dies Thursday afternoon in Peoria Ill after heart ailment treatment. She was born January 16 1901 in Brighton to Robert H and Anna Shaffer. Survived by Roy P Hull husband one son one daughter two brothers Clarence Shaffer Washington Howard Shaffer Brighton two sisters Hattie Kessel Bertha Saunders Brighton and one granddaughter. Funeral held at Westminster Presbyterian Church Peoria where she was a member.

Washington County Allie M. Hull Peoria Hull Roy P. Hull Peoria County Brighton Robert H Anna Amelia Breiter Shaffer Clarence Shaffer Washington Howard Shaffer Hattie Kessel Bertha Saunders Westminster Presbyterian Church Peet

Hultman warns Iowa GOP on population remap plan

Iowa Atty. Gen. Evan L. Hultman urged Republicans in Des Moines to back a population based remap or face at large elections. He warned the 58 member Senate plan risks a veto by Gov. Hughes or court rejection and urged adherence to court guidelines. House and Senate action stalled as leaders weighed plans.

Des Moines UPI Evan L. Hultman Iowa House Hultman Senate Harold E. Hughes Federal House

Snow and Ice Closes Roads Across Iowa Surfaces Iowan Digs Out

Iowa researchers describe a six inch snowfall and mixed wintry precipitation that closed many roads. Slippery conditions caused several accidents including a triple fatality near Evansdale. Officials forecast clearing by Monday night and a warmer Tuesday ahead for farmers and drivers alike.

United Press International Evansdalen

Rites Tuesday for Frank Hodson

Funeral services for Frank Hodson of Brighton who died Saturday at the Pines Nursing Home in Washington will be Tuesday March 10 at 2 p.m. in the Gould Funeral Home in Brighton with Rev. Richard Hartman officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Cemetery.

Brighton Frank Hodson Pines Washington Gould Richard Hartman Walnut Cemetery

Berdo Joins Library Staff as Part Time Worker

Mrs T J Berdo of Washington begins work at the public library joining Ruth Gibson Mrs Archie Buwer and Mrs Edsall Brown on the staff. She will work afternoons and evenings for now. Acting Librarian Mrs Alex Lytle retired March 1 after 24 years of service and plans a brief vacation but may assist in emergencies.

T. J. Berdo Route 3 Washington Public Archie Buwer Ruth Gibson Edsall ‘Brown Berdo Alex Lytle Homer Stephen Lytle

McCleery Named YMCA Board President to Fill Unexpired Term

R H McCleery who serves as vice president of the Washington YMCA board was chosen to complete the unexpired term of Don Kiesey as president after Kiesey resigned to move to Mt. Pleasant. Other officers are Robert Nicola secretary and Richard Weeks treasurer. No action on the vice presidency until the May annual meeting and election.

R. H. McCleery Washington Ymca Board Don Kiesey Kiesey Mt. Pleasant Robert Nicola Richard Weeks

Mrs Hanft Dies at Home in Junction

Mrs. Charles E. Hanft of Columbus Junction age 70 died at her home Saturday found by her husband after a brief absence. Funeral will be Tuesday at 2 pm Stacy Funeral Home Rev Robert Parris presiding burial Columbus City Cemetery. She was born May 3 1893 in Washington County daughter of L C and Margeret James. Survivors include her husband a daughter Mrs Robert Reaney two grandchildren two brothers Samuel D and Glen. Medical examiner Dr Kenneth Carrell ruled death due to natural causes.

Columbus Junction Charles E. Hanft Stacy Funeral Robert Parris Columbus City Cemetery Bessie James Washington County L. C Margaret Miller James Columbus Hanft Robert Reaney Samuel D Glen West Liberty Kenneth Carrell Louisa County

Johnson outlines active manpower policy for Congress

President Johnson urged Congress to fund and implement an active manpower policy under the 1962 act. He pressed for action on unemployment relief, education, anti poverty measures, and extended unemployment insurance, plus a study of automation impacts and a top level committee to align programs with national manpower needs.

Washington API Johnson Congress W. Willard Wirtz Wirtz

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