Payroll donors rise as 9 firms hit full participation
Washington Community Chest payroll drive shows nine firms with 100 percent employee participation led by Washington Manufacturing and Osincup Drug. Total participants grew from 17 in 1964 to 108 this year as campaigns expand with McCleery-Cumming Co support praised and the drive expected to finish by week’s end.
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Washingon
Washington Community Chest
Joe Evanovich
Washington Manufacturing
Bob Reed
Osincup Drug
Herb Osincup
Schoonover Drug
Norman Schoonover
Town & Country Plymouth
Paul Brenneman
Falk Clothing
Leon Hillman
Fern Pastry
Paul Fern
Evanovich
Hultman Attacks Hughes Over Road Bond Plan
Atty Gen Evan Hultman in Des Moines accused Gov Harold Hughes of false statements blunders and smear tactics. He charged the Democrat with having no program and relying on double talk while defending bonding to fund roads and public works.
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DES Moines
UPI
Evan Hultman
Harold E. Hughes
Hughes
Hultman
Iowa
GOP
Goldwater draws 25000 at East Tennessee airport rally
In East Tennessee 25,000 greeted Barry Goldwater at Tri-Cities Airport as he assailed Lyndon Johnson’s power, urging voters that American ballots cannot be bought or hijacked. He labeled Johnson too left and warned of corruption tied to Baker Estes and McCloskey. He planned further stops in London Kentucky and Cleveland.
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Goldwater
UPI
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
Tri-Cities
East Tennessee
Frank Williamson
East
Tennessee
London
Cleveland
North Carolina
Virginia
Kingsport
Tenn
Lyndon Johnson
Bobby Baker
Billie Sol Estes
Matt McCloskey
America
White House
South Carolina
Washington officials warn youths over window writing
Mayor Cloud Willits and the city police of Washington warn young people against obscene writing on store and automobile windows in the pre Halloween season. The officials state this is not Halloween fun and will not be treated as such when the writer is caught. Parents are asked to share the warning with children and note that the YMCA hosts the annual community Halloween party as a substitute.
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Cloud Willits
Washington
YMCA
Voters' Polling Places Listed for Washington wards
A local notice outlines polling venues for Washington with ward specific sites. First Ward uses the court house, Second Ward at Perdock Olds Cadillac building, Third Ward at city hall, Fourth Ward at Chevrolet garage.
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Court House
Perdock Olds- Cadillac
City Hall
Chevrolet
John Caldwell 90 Dies in Washington County
John Caldwell 90 of Washington dies Monday at Washington County Hospital after a fall. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Carlyle Smith officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Born August 8, 1874, son of Thomspon and Elizabeth Caldwell. Survived by his wife Nina and six daughters, thirteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a brother William. He farmed in Washington area before moving to town 27 years ago. He belonged to Pleasant Hill Christian Church.
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John Caldwell
Washington
Washington County Hospital
Jones
Rev
Carlyle Smith
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mr. Caldwell
Thompson
Elizabeth Amrine Caldwell
Ella Gamon
Nina E. Ellis
Pleasant Hill Christian Church
Vincent
Dorothy) Beliel
John
Mildred) Sherman
Curtis
Marguerite) Long
Glenn
Juanita) Wilson
Don
Dorothy) Ann
Iowa City
Everett
Wilma) Dillon
Hedrick
William
Reward Offered for Vandalism at Republican HQ
Louis J. Kehoe, coordinator of Volunteers for Goldwater in Washington County, announces a $25 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of the person or persons who vandalized the Republican headquarters on Monday night. City police are investigating the break in.
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Republican
Louis J. Kehoe
Volunteers For
Goldwater
Washington County
Street trees on property value and placement rules
The piece outlines how city codes and practical design affect street and lawn trees. It covers distance from sidewalks, avoiding interference with utilities and buildings, proper pruning, replacing overgrown trees, and placing shade trees to balance site design and airflow.
Marines Lose Nine in Huelva Helicopter Crash During Steel Pike I
U S Marines press on with the Steel Pike I exercise despite a fatal helicopter collision near Huelva Spain that killed nine and injured 13. The crash occurred during a massive amphibious landing drill involving 94 ships and about 60 000 men.
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Huelva
Spain
UPS
U.S. Marine Corps
8Th Marines
2Nd Marine Division
Camp Lejeune
N.C
U.S
Iowa Farm Bureau names 16 finalists for world conference
Mrs J H Jones of Washington is among 16 finalists chosen to select four delegates and alternates for the Associated Country Women of the World triennial conference in Dublin Ireland in September 1965. Interviews set for Nov 6 in Des Moines will determine the delegates with expenses paid.
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J. H. Jones
Washington
Iowa Farm Bureau
Dublin
Ireland
J.S. van Wert
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Iowa
International Friendship Fund
Australia
County
Russell Lackender
Iowa City
Howard Vincent Wagner
West Liberty
Lloyd Brokman
McClelland
Nathaniel Childs
Polk City
Kenneth Cleaver
Red Oak
Les Knop
Hastings
Frederick Becker
McGregor
Frank Rochford
Fredericksburg
Robert Sieglaff
Waterloo
Elmer Wangness
Decorah
R.C. Hodgson
LeMars
Carroll Sandell
Fort Dodge
Clarke Shelton
Spencer
William Stillman
Emmetsburg
Sister Mary Norberta Becker dies at Mt. Carmel
Final rites set for Sister Mary Norberta Becker at 10 a m Wednesday in Mt. Carmel Dubuque death occurred at 5 10 p m Monday in the Sisters of Charity infirmary Riverside she came to St Marys High in 1959 as principal and junior home room teacher later led seventh and eighth grade classes until ill health forced resignation in March burial planned at Mt Carmel Survivors include several sisters and a brother. The Washington High School cast for Noel Cowards Blithe Spirit includes Dave McDaniel as Charles with Christine Campbell Kathy Dyksen Larry Chalupa Pat Worley Jan Heaton Janet Osincup in leading roles The play debuts at the high school auditorium November 15.
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Riverside
Mary Norberta Becker
Mt. Carmel
Dubuque
the Sisters of Charity, Bvm
Mary Norberta
St. Mary's High School
Cascade
Washington High School
Noel Coward
Dave McDaniel
Charles
London
Mr. Coward
Christine Campbell
Kathy Dyksen
Larry Chalupa
Pat Worley
Jan Heaton
GOP candidates cancel trip to Washington tour
Republican gubernatorial candidate Evan Hultman and other GOP hopefuls scrapped their Washington visit planned for Friday. Traveling on an Iowa campaign jaunt by air, the group canceled due to local airport repairs closing the facility.
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Evan Hultman
Washington
Iowa
Republican
Iowa Weather Outlook From United Press International
Variable cloudiness tonight and Wednesday with fog and drizzle over much of the state. Showers in 50 percent of the southwest tonight. Lows 45 to 56. Highs Wednesday from the 50s north to the 60s south. Thursday’s outlook favors partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures.
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Iowa
Johnson shifts drive to Northeast for pivotal campaign swing
President Johnson redirected his bid to vote-heavy Northeast after touring Goldwater country in the South. He planned major speeches in Boston and Pittsburgh, with stops in Albuquerque and Evansville to pick up Mrs. Johnson, advancing a Southern California swing. He defended a two-party system while labeling Goldwater’s policies as radical and dangerous, urging voters to crush the threat to American life. He spoke in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, predicting wins in Florida and Georgia and battling Goldwater supporters in Columbia.
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UPI
Johnson
Northeast
Goldwater
Boston
Pittsburgh
Albuquerque
N.M
California
Evansville
Ind
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Columbia
S.C
Barry M. Goldwater
GOP
Jacksonville
Fla
Macon
Augusta
Barry
Dallas
Tex
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McCleery - Cummings
Ann Curl
Mildred Whalen
Catherine Wallace
Blanche Saforek
Mildred Garret
Bob Crossett
Kenneth Carris
Gene Gorham
American Pearl Button Company
Delaware
New York
Madison Square Garden
City of
Iowa Farm Science
Iowa State University
U.S. Marines
the Navy
Paul B. Fay
Pocono
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
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United Press International
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Karen
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