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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1966

Page

5

Moonlight Madness and City Affairs in Washington Iowa

The October 8 1966 column from Washington Iowa notes garb age strikes delaying Monday pickups, warm October weather with turning leaves, and a phone of local happenings. New police chief Lyle Parriott and retired professor J D Buchanan join church staff. Republicans and Democrats set up shop, World Series chatter swirls, and locals back the Orioles over the favored NL.

We filled neighbor's silo in ideal weather

The piece discusses filling a neighbor's silo on Monday and Tuesday amid ideal weather, noting reduced strain on the crew and equipment, maturity of forage, and successful additives. It mentions planned cattle feeding, local cattle-buyer activity, and general cattle feeding considerations, ending with a note from Thaddeus.

Birth announcements from Washington area families in 1966

Evening Journal item lists births and parent names for Patricia Ann Harring Toni Jean Richards Mechell Kab Haifley Robert Everett Teel James and Joan Bontrager Delmar Hershberger Sarah Ann Horak Francis Anthony Kern Jennifer Leigh Edex Angela Margaret Ridinger John Harland Raymond with addresses in Washington Iowa City Riverside and Ainsworth 1966 notice dated Saturday Vet 8

Delmar Lynn Hershberger Ac Hershberger Riverside Sarah Ann Horak Paul Richard Horak West Second Washington Francis Anthony Kern Gary Lee Kern West Washington

Congress aims for adjournment within two weeks

Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield said the 89th Congress could adjourn by October 22 as activity builds. He dismissed a filibuster threat over home rule for Washington and filed a petition to limit debate while a Saturday session was set. The day’s major action was final approval of a $292 billion foreign aid package awaiting Johnson’s signature.

Washington UPI Congress House Senate Mike Mansfield Capita Mansfield Johnson

Local Washington notes and family announcements

Washington brief highlights Newman joins the city police force while Dean Cox joins the fire department leaving the force one man short. The column also tracks engagements, births, travel, graduations, and local social events with multiple families and out-of-town connections featured.

Mr Parriott Mike Lee Dean Cox

City employees walk off jobs in Washington report

On Tuesday morning city workers from Washington's light sewer street and water departments failed to report for duty while negotiations for a wage increase continued. The walkout did not involve police or fire, and city hall staff remained at work. The council had offered a $20 monthly raise, but employees demanded $43 more per month.

City of Washington Light Department Sewer Department Water Department L. ©. Willits

Demon sophs fall in close council action then reopen hires

The city voted to re-hire all employees who left Tuesday morning if they return Thursday. Terms mirror the earlier 20 per month raise with an $8 per month boost next year, making base pay 400 per month from 1967. Also notes football losses and local social news.

Washington

Hunt Two Who Abandoned Car Near Washington

Local police, sheriff's officers and highway patrols spent hours this morning searching fields west of Washington for two young men who ditched their car and fled after a high speed chase. The search started at 2:30 a.m. and paused mid-morning with the suspects still at large.

Washington

Gracehill farmer injured Friday near Gracehill

Wayne Cline a farmer living southwest of Gracehill was injured Friday morning when driving a vehicle on a county road and losing control causing it to leave the road at a T intersection. In Washington state Civil Defense, four shelters are stocked with food water and equipment for disaster readiness at the high school, Low a Southern Utilities basement, Ross Motor Co basement and the elementary school.

Wayne Cline Gracehill Don Hinman State Civicl Civil Defense Office Washington Lowa Southern Utiliies Ross Motor Co

Journal Saturday Edition outlines weekly local news for out-of-state readers

The Saturday Edition of the Journal offers a quick local news summary tailored for former Washington residents and out-of-state subscribers. It explains availability by mail for $3.50 per year and highlights convenient weekly delivery.

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