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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1968
Page
1
A tax report summary shows Washington County hosts 469 establishments with at least one employee, including 281 with 3 or fewer workers, 97 with 4 to 7, and 70 with 8 to 19. Local payrolls rose to 11.492 million, up 39 percent from two years prior, outpacing national and state gains while small firms face mergers and automation pressures.
Apollo 7 crew Walter Schirra Donn Fisele and Walt Cunningham waved at earthbound viewers in the first live TV glimpse from an orbiting spacecraft. The 11 day shakedown mission neared its fourth day as a slow scanning camera captured aboard images over New Orleans. Ground control cleared the broadcast after a brief electrical glitch earlier in the morning.
A banquet closing the Washington Jaycees membership drive will be held Tuesday evening at 7 in the Washington D C Hall. Eligible young men aged 21 to 35 not yet contacted should reserve by contacting Robert Lewis at Osincup Drug Store. Attending dignitaries include Gene Maddox Des Moines state president Cleotis Gehris Wilton Junction Region V director Lanny Heater Keokuk Region V vice president and Jack Gentzkow Davenport Region V membership chair with dinner at $2 per plate.
Residents of the United Presbyterian Home in Washington observe the homes 21st anniversary with an open house on Thursday afternoon October 17 from 2 to 4 30 p m Cottages on the grounds plus the new Stewart Hall and other facilities will be open for visitation Refreshments will be served in Sherman Hall lounge during the hours of the event Residents invite friends to stop by anytime during the open house
Ninety five Toastmasters attended the Area 7 humorous speech contest at the Captain's Table in Washington. Jack Stolley of Davenport won, with Joe Feeney of Moline second and Jerry Haden of Fort Madison tied for third with David Miksch of Washington. Winners advance to District 19 at Cedar Rapids.
An intercepted memo from Washington describes a single incident seen as humorous even by the losing side. The document signals an unusual, possibly candid exchange that reveals lighthearted tension amid competition.
About 275 people attended a Saturday banquet at the K C hall in Washington to mark the Washington County Extension Service 50th anniversary. The program featured a historical pageant, tributes to former staff, and remarks by Tom Robb and Maurice W Soulis of Iowa State University.
The 1968 Community Chest Drive opens its second phase with a Business II Division kickoff led by Rex Lee and Bob Gillesby. Lee says the division adds new donor contacts to ease residential workloads and aims to complete 100 percent of calls within 72 hours. Chief Larry Duncan applauds turnout and notes Business I is 98 percent done. A YMCA membership incentive is touted along with a 7:30 am Thursday coffee rally at the YMCA to collect calls and hear progress reports.
The annual stockholders meeting will be held at the Washington Golf and Country Club on Wednesday October 16 at 6 30 p m Members not contacted but wishing to attend should see a board member A business session will elect three board members and discuss possible improvements to the course and clubhouse Trophies will be presented to tournament winners.
Soviet 140mm rockets struck Quang Ngai City wounding civilians and damaging a warehouse as U S planes and B52s retaliated nearby. The attack left at least four dead and 12 injured while missiles also hit a regimental base a mile west of the city.
Mostly cloudy and foggy tonight with lows in the upper 50s to the 60s. Tuesday remains mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain and cooler in the northwest. Highs range from the upper 60s to near 80, with 70s in the northwest and 80s in the southeast. Outlook shows variable cloudiness and a chance of showers, cooler conditions in the northwest.
Washington reports progress on the Community Chest drive with 14000.75 pledged toward a 35650 goal as advance gifts arrive. Christine Marsden, 26, knits a winter coat from Pyrenean mountain dog hair for Christmas. Gov. Harold E. Hughes returns to office after bronchitis, plans to resume campaign in Sioux City. Iowa Liquor Control Commission to hire four truck drivers to stock state stores through Jan 15. Rep. Fred Schwengel cites law and order needing justice. A small plane crash near Osceola kills Dr. Loren Peterson and his wife Mary Jo. In Wichita Falls a hippie guitarist draws a brief crowd on the Red River Expressway.
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