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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1964
Page
6
You are notified that on the goth day of May 1964 at Goung Court House in the Cy of Washington a hearing will determine the Last Will and Testament of Mary Peas Dex. The instrument dated Rebel dated Be her e is offered for probate unless good cause is shown to the contrary. (SEAL) Porter District
Markets report cattle hogs and lambs on a Chicago UP I wire with prices by weight and grade. Hogs 5 500 mostly steady with spots 25 higher on over 240 lb hogs, 190-220 lb 16.00-16.25, various ranges for 230-300 lb. Cattle 2 500 no calves, slaughter steers and heifers mostly steady with some weakness in steers, high choice and prime loads shown, 1250-1350 lb steers 21.75-22.00, 1240 lb 22.00, 900-1250 lb 19.00-20.00, heifers 19.75-20.50, canner cows 12.00-14.00. Spring slaughter lambs 94 lb steady 28.00 for spring, 23.00-25.00 for good/choice. End quotes show daily highs lows closes and prior.
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara arrived in Saigon for a two day review of the war and pledged U.S. aid as 1 500 police and troops guarded his route amid a plot to blow a bridge. Vietnamese police arrested three suspects and searched for others as security was tightened around the airport and city approaches.
Vivian Renoux hosted the Dutch Ettes 4 H Club meeting led by president Julia Miksch. Eight members plus two leaders and eight guests attended with Mrs. Herb Huber as a guest committee member. Plans for a June 8 9 am meeting with Mary Engel and an afternoon tour were made.
A Burlington social security representative will be at the Washington Post Office on Wednesday May 13 from 9 to 11 am. The brief item also notes funeral services for William T. Carson at Jones Funeral Home with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery and lists pallbearers. A 1964 Family Camp Show is planned for Iowa City May 16 and 17 at 10 am on the old Finkbine Golf Course. Joe Trier of Washington has completed a comprehensive insurance course at the National Sales Training School in Omaha.
Sen. Clifford Case accused the Senate Rules Committee of failing to fully probe the Bobby Baker case and urged a nationwide questionnaire on senators’ dealings with Baker. He warned the panel must actively pursue facts and defend senators’ reputations against what he called an attempt to obfuscate the issue.
Des Moines North star Clyde Duncan, Olympic hopeful, blazed a 48.6 second quarter mile to shatter the Iowa prep mark, ran 9.7 in the 100 and 21.5 in the 220 to set district records, qualifying for the state AA meet. The performance came as Ames and district rivals chased spots at the state track championships. Town fundraisers aim to send Duncan to Olympic trials. Ames relay team also set a district record with 7:58.0 for the two mile relay.
Ted Johnson L V Clarahan and M Cady will attend the two day annual Management Conference of Iowa Southern Utilities on May 14 15 at the companys Center Ville office in the general office.
Area schedule lists multiple shows including news weather and various performances. Names such as Danny Kaye Garry Moore Henny Youngman Jack Benny and Bob Hope appear with time slots and programs like Sea Hunt Wyatt Earp and The Tonight Show style segments.
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