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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1966

Page

2

Driver Education Courses Expand In Washington District

Iowa law changes boost demand for high school driver education. Washington district opens summer course on June 6 under James Rossen with eight week format. Courses include 30 hours classroom and 6 hours driving. open to ages 15 to 21 residents. Students must have learner’s permit. under 18 require affidavit. Driving time capped at 30 minutes per session. Registration urged as several district courses are offered this summer.

Washington James Rossen Iowa

Moving with children tips for easing school changes

Edythe Bay from Iowa State University Extension offers guidance for families relocating. It stresses involving children early, sharing information about the new town, arranging quiet time for questions, sending school records ahead, and giving kids time to settle in by exploring local places and making the new house feel like home.

Edythe Bay Iowa State University Dad Mother

Mushroom hunting tips and findings from a veteran

Scattered mushroom reports arrive as townsfolk share finds including a startling season highlight a pair of rattlesnakes. A seasoned hunter advises two rules stay off posted land and hunt near elm oak hickory willow or birch trees and sometimes near walnut maple or linden. He notes mushrooms appear on slopes or level land.

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Oregon Woman Named 1966 Mother of the Year

Bertha M. Holt a 61 year old Oregon resident of Cresswell received the 1966 Mother of the Year award from the American Mother's Committee for sheltering eight world unwanted children and helping place 3500 others in homes. Vice President Humphrey delivered national congratulations and a note from President Johnson was handed to her.

Washington UPI Oregon Bertha M. Holt Cresswell Ore Johnson Holt Harry

Cancer Crusade extended into May in county drive

Rev Dale E Brehmer county Cancer Crusade chairman says solicitors are scarce so the drive will continue into May. Residents who missed by solicitors may leave contributions at the Washington State Bank with Juanita Hering. Mac Wallace contact for service work is urged along with help for sick room equipment bandages and medication. Neighbour tell your neighbor and away from delay. Climate of Hope is in county libraries for reading.

Dale E. Brehmer County Cancer Crusade Juanita Hering Washington State Bank Mac Wallace Cancer Society Hope

Waco Junior High Band Spring Concert

The Waco Junior High band, 63 members, will perform its first full-length Spring Concert on Friday May 6 at 7 30 p.m. in the Wayland gym. The program features a flute ensemble, a double cornet trio, a woodwind ensemble, and all groups backed by the full band. A Tympani solo Tympendium by Schristine will be performed by Donna Swartzendruber.

Waco Wayland Gym A. Leader Jr Jim Landies Walters Menz Schristine Donna Swartzendruber

Seaman Recruit Brice Begins Seven Weeks of Navy Boot Camp

Michael P. Brice USN son of Mr and Mrs William H Brice 1037 North Fourth Ave Washington Iowa is undergoing seven weeks of basic training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego California. Recruits receive instruction in naval history organization customs and courtesies ordnance gunnery seamanship damage control first aid swimming and survival shipboard drills and sentry duty under veteran petty officers. Upon completion he will be assigned to a school shore station or ship based on Navy tests desires and needs.

BRICE San Diego Calif Michael P. Brice USN William H. Brice North Fourth Ave Washington Iowa Naval Training Center Navy

Washington Evening Journal Masthead Fact Sheet

Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists David Elder as editor and business manager William Shannon as vice president and advertising director Charles Morris as news editor Bob Shaffer as local advertising Howard Hazen as production superintendent and notes afternoon publication except Sundays Christmas and July 4th It states entered as second class matter under act of March 3 1879 and that it is a member of Inland Daily Press Association and Iowa press associations with audited circulation by the Audit Bureau of Circulations

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Washington Iowa

Choir tour and band trip announced for May

Washington High School choir conducted its annual tour on Tuesday, performing at Lin-Mar High School in the morning and Elkader in the afternoon under director Vernon Feuerhelm, receiving a standing ovation at Lin-Mar. The accompanying band, directed by Alan Bergstrom, also plans its annual tour starting Tuesday, May 10, with morning concert at Montezuma High School and a 2:30 p.m. show in Perry.

Washington High School Lin-Mar High School Elkader Vernon Feuerhelm Lin-Mar Alan Bergstrom Montezuma High School Perry

Hospital Admits Dill Births and Dismissals Listed

On the record today Myrl Lemley of Brigh ton is admitted for medical care. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Jerry Dill of Keota. Dismissals note Mrs Keith Rowe and daughter from Wellman and John Edward Moore from Washington.

Myrl Lemley Brighton Medical Jerry Dill Keota Keith Rowe Wellman John Edward Moore Washington

Goldwater calls for Fulbright to resign over policy critique

Barry Goldwater blasted Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman J William Fulbright in a speech at the 1964 GOP Women’s Conference, accusing him of aiding enemies. He argued Fulbright’s objections hinder U S aims in Vietnam and Asia and urged his resignation as the Johnson administration faces war policy questions.

Washington UPI Barry M. Goldwater J. William Fulbright Senate Foreign Relations Committee Goldwater Johnson Viet Nam An Doves Arizonan Vietnik Fulbright Arkansas Democrat Asia Dominican Republic

Local News Brightens With Returns and Hospital Notices

Local items report Cpl Bill Boileau returning to Norfolk Virginia after a short leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Boileau Mrs Vincent Beliel returns home after hip surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mrs Fred Grosscup is a medical patient in the local hospital News of Elmer Conner 91 Marshalltown death services set Saturday in Marshalltown He is survived by two sons and three daughters His wife preceded him in death Mrs Jake Conrad moved from local hospital to David Toland home at 217 North Fourth

Bill Boileau Norfolk Headquarters Square Fleet Marine Force Atlantic Harry Boileau Vincent Beliel Mercy Hospital Iowa City Elmer Conner Marshalltown Alfred Conner Washington Jake Conrad David Toland North Fourth

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