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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1969

Page

2

Iowa Faces New Truck Era in Compact Changes

Iowa may exit its 17 state truck reciprocity compact or switch to fleet mile pricing after a Supreme Court ruling invalidated compact mile amendments. With potential withdrawal and bilateral deals on deck, Iowa officials meet in Cheyenne to decide if the state remains in the pact or negotiates separately.

Des Moines IDPA Iowa California Ilinois Iowa Supreme Court Supreme Court

Legislature Bill Expands Exemptions and Welfare Earned Income

The measure exempts persons under 16 or over 65, those with health issues or disabilities, workers already employed or in training or schooling, and caregivers from work requirements. It lets welfare recipients keep part of earned income. Holden cited 40 ADC mothers from Scott County who urged the change. The House concurred on a Senate amendment urging county participation in federal commodities or food stamp programs, rejected a program administration guideline, added two minor amendments, and sent the bill back to the Senate 106 to 0.

Holden Scott County Des Moines House Senate

Williams elected to medical administration academy

Edward E. Williams known as Gene, administrator of Johnson County Memorial Hospital Warrensburg Missouri, was elected a member of the American Academy of Medical Administrators. A Warrensburg Daily Star Journal item notes his long career in hospital administration since 1966 and prior posts in North Dakota and Excelsior Springs.

American Academy of Medical Administrators Edward E. Williams Johnson County Hospital Warrensburg Academy Williams Johnson County Memorial Hospital University of South Dakota U. S. Public Health Service U. S North Dakota Excelsior Springs

Old Settlers seek grandstand funds in Mt. Pleasant

The Henry County Road 44 Team hosts a Marathon Ham and Bean Supper at the Antique Car Building in McMillan Park Mt Pleasant on Friday May 23 to raise money for rebuilding the Old Threshers Grandstand. Lyle Conrad says serving starts 5 pm with entertainment from Doe Nau the WACO BAND and Alma Stufflebean.

Henry County Road 44 McMillan Park Mt. Pleasant Doe Nau WACO Harold Dodds Ottumwa Alma Stufflebean Henry County React Old Threshers Threshers React Group Wayland Winfield Lions Club Lyle Conrad Olds Iowa

Bruce Goode Dies in Los Angeles California

Bruce Goode dies in Los Angeles California after living there for several years. He was a brother of the late Arthur Goode of Washington and was reared in this community. Surviving are two sisters Myrtle Anderson of Fresno and Blanche Ruedy of Burlingame California.

Bruce Goode Los Angeles California Mr. Goode Arthur Goode Washington Myrtle Anderson Fresno Blanche Ruedy Burlingame

Riverside Plans June Celebration Parade Theme Everyone Welcome

The VFW Post and Auxiliary announce the annual Riverside celebration on June 27-28. A parade is planned for Saturday, June 28, with the theme Everyone Welcome. Entrants contact Mrs Verne Moss at 648 2741 to participate. five sections will be floats walking horses bicycles and antique cars.

Riverside VFW Verne Moss

Funeral for Terry Ray Allison at United Presbyterian Church

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. for Terry Ray Allison with Rev. Mark Bayert in charge and Kay Stewart as soloist. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery. Sherman-Eden Funeral Home arranged.

VFW Auxiliary hear plans and memorials at Iowa City meeting

Helen Hesseltine presided at the VFW Auxiliary meeting held Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the VFW Hall. The group will help with chapel services Sunday June 1 at the VA Hospital in Iowa City. Gold Star Mother chairman Mrs. Francis Reed reported sending Mother's Day cards to all Gold Star mothers. A joint meeting and officer installation was announced for Tuesday May 27 at 6:30 p.m. Meals will be provided. The charter was draped and memorial services held for deceased members. The Auxiliary voted 15 dollars to the Cancer Fund and 5 dollars for flowers for chapel services at the VA Hospital. They also voted to send 1 dollar to Marshaltown Soldier's Home to help purchase a room. Mrs. Ray Hough, Mrs. Edith Zook and Mrs. Fred Metzger contributed to the birthday box. Mrs. Truman Hysell won the attendance prize. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Edith Zook and Mrs. Elthel Palmer.

Helen Hesseltine VFW VW Hospital Iowa City Francis Reed Gold Star Cancer Fund Marshelltown Ray Hough Edith Zook Fred Metzger Truman Hysell Ethel Palmer

Memorial Day plans at Riverside

Riverside Memorial Day services are planned by the VFW Post and Auxiliary for 10 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery with the Avenue of Flags expected weather permitting. Rev. W. F. Boeckmann will speak. A second service follows at St Stanislaus Cemetery north of Riverside at 10:30 a.m. conducted by the Riverside VFW Post.

Riverside VF W Riverside Cemetery W. F. Boeckmann St. Stanislaus

Local News Briefs From Town

W R Murphy returns home Tuesday after five weeks in Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Mrs Mae Morran of Centerville visiting daugh ter and family the Harrises while Mrs Harris recovers from surgery in local hospital. Mrs Bessie Tucker fractured a shoulder in fall and is patient in room 240 Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Rev David Neiswanger from Plymouth Michigan conducted baptism for baby David Matthew Horak at St James Church. Cathleen A Freel of route 2 Ainsworth to finish Electronic Computer Programming Institute Cedar Rapids a Highland High School graduate formerly at McCleery Cumming.

Mae Morran Centerville James Harrises Harris Bessie Tucker Mercy Hospital Iowa City David Neiswanger Plymouth Michigan Little David Matthew Horak Richard Horaks St. James Church Cathleen A. Freel Route Ainsworth Electronic Computer Programming Institute Cedar Rapids Highland High School McCleery- Cumming

Legion baseball tryouts open to Washington boys this Sunday

American Legion invites all boys born after August 1, 1950 in Washington County to try out Sunday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at Green Field Washington. Practice at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, games Sundays. arrangements possible if high school season conflicts. Contact Doug Dunlap in Washington or call 653-4832 for details.

American Legion Green Field Washington Washington County Doug Dunlap

Retail merchants set calendar dates at Washington meeting

Members of the Retail Merchants Bureau of the Washington Chamber of Commerce met this morning to handle routine matters and schedule the calendar for the last half of the year. Other merchant concerns were discussed at the session.

Retail Merchants Bureau Washington Chamber of Commerce

Contracts Recorded for Irwin to Nicholson in Haskins Outlets

A record shows John A. Irwin Jr transferring outlets 3 4 5 6 and 7 in Town of Haskins to Harold Nicholson and his wife. The deal details the specific parcel numbers and property boundaries as filed in the town records.

John A. Irwin Jr Harold Nicholson Haskins

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