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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1964

Page

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Goldwater Campaigns in Tulsa to Back Miller

Goldwater campaigned in Tulsa praising peace and opposing communism as he prepared to fully back running mate William Miller against conflict of interest charges. He defended Miller regarding his links to the Lockport Felt Co., noting his law firm represented related firms and that Miller’s contact was innocent.

Tulsa Okla Upi Barry Goldwater Southwest Arizona William Miller New York Goldwater Johnson Lockport Felt Co Miller

National Guard Called on Alert in Iowa City

The Iowa National Guard local unit answered a statewide alert Monday evening September 21 from 7:35 to 10:30 p.m. Major Junior Miller headed the alert as Captain Dean Garret reported 69 enlisted men and 5 officers responded, with one enlisted man unavailable. The unit had excellent response due to a regular meeting that same evening.

Iowa National Guard Junior Miller Dean Garret

Cub Scout Pack 243 to Meet Thursday at VFW Hall

Rodney Davisson, local Cub master, announces Pack 243 will hold a pack meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall. All Cub Scouts and parents are urged to attend. Boys aged 8 to 10 may join, with parents present. Dens have openings and early registrants get priority.

Rodney Davisson VFW

NFO enters 34th day of livestock hold off market

In Chicago the National Farmers Organization marked its 34th day of actions to keep cattle hogs and sheep off the market amid prices described as steady to irregular The militants drove livestock from farms in 23 states and disrupted operations at Bourbon Kentucky yards Missouri police reported a truck loaded with hogs fired upon en route to St Louis ongoing protest activity and tension as the campaign continued.

Chicago UPI National Farmers Organization Kentucky Turnpike Bourbon Missouri St. Louis

Peaceful Solution Ends Saigon General Strike

In Saigon, a two day general strike that crippled business was called off as Premier Nguyen Khanh seeks to resolve industrial tensions. Government forces report clashes with Viet Cong, with casualties on both sides and captured weapons. The local trade unions resume work after concessions restoring the right to strike and rehiring 500 workers.

Saigon South Viet Nam UPI Nguyen Khanh Defense Ministry Quang Tri Federation of Trade Unions Khanh Nguyen Xuan Oanh

Washington Community school board reorganizes officers

Dean Luers was elected president and Carl Dallmeyer vice president at the board’s reorganization meeting on Monday after canvassing the election. Leonard Tindal, newly elected last week, joined the board during the session as a new member.

Dean Luers Carl Dallmeyer Washington Community School Board Leonard Tindal

Student officers named at Jr. High Washington council slate

Terry Allison is president of the Washington Junior High School student council for the coming year. Election recently named Roberta Miller as vice president Miriam Jones as secretary and Mike Richart as treasurer.

Terry Allison Washington Junior High School Roberta Miller Miriam Jones Mike Richart

Democrats Day Planned in Washington County Pledges

Friday September 25 is set as Democrats Day in Washington County with a full schedule of events. IC candidates John Schmidhauser and James Quinn lead a tour from Riverside through Kalona Richmond West Chester and Brighton ending with a Washington reception and caserole dinner hosted by John Mattes followed by dancing. Attendees are asked to donate to Dollars for Democrats to cover dinner costs.

Washington County John Schmidhauser Iowa City James Quinn Schmidhauser U. S Iowa Quinn John Walsh Riverside Kalona Richmond James Pyle West Chester Brighton Washington John Mattes Mattes

Johnsons prosperity plan endorsed by Steelworkers

President Johnson won the United Steelworkers Union blessing at Atlantic City as he pledged to cut excise taxes next year and outlined a six point program to preserve prosperity. He forecast a doubling of the average family income by 2000 and urged cooperation with labor to maintain stable prices and growth.

Atlantic City N.J UPI Johnson United Steelworkers Union Steelworkers’ Convention U.S Steelworkers David J McDonald Hubert H Humphrey Washington Organized Labor Pathy GOP Barry Goldwater America David J. McDonald

County students to get hearing tests

Washington County school children will be tested for hearing using an audiometer over the next two weeks. Emily Munson, a speech therapist with the county office, explains early detection prevents lasting economic and social handicaps. Reports will go to parents. Schedule includes Ainsworth, Brighton, Wellman, Kalona, Washington, Riverside, Lincoln, Stewart locations across Sept. 21–29.

Washington County Emily Munson Ainsworth Brighton Wellman Kalona Washington Riverside Lincoln Stewart

Firefighters Save Santa Rosa Hospital From Northern California Fires

In the wine country fires near Santa Rosa Calistoga evacuations affected about 6,000 residents as a 3,000-strong firefighting force battled two fronts in Napa and Sonoma counties. The blaze destroyed 25,000 acres and at least 150 homes while hospital patients and 61 student nurses faced the flames with protective water lines and equipment.

Santa Rosa Calif UPI California Calistoga Sonoma County National Guard Jim Edwards Mendocino Avenue Rincon Valley Sheriff's Office State Forestry Service Fresno Napa Sonoma Calistoga-Santa Rosa

Probate of will and executor appointment for Emma E. Eicher

Notice announces probate of the will of Emma E. Eicher and the appointment of the estate's executor. Proceedings set to proceed under applicable law with deadlines for objections and filings. Public records indicate the court overseeing the matter and required notices to heirs and creditors.

Emma E. Eicher

Prairie Flower Baptist Church marks 110th anniversary

Prairie Flower Baptist Church observed its 110th year with a Sunday service attended by 175 as Dr. Paul Jackson of Chicago spoke. The celebratory weekend included a missionary conference from Sept. 16, special music by the choir under Mrs. Jim Rossen, a large dinner, and a baptismal service for five individuals. Various former members and guests from multiple cities sent greetings as the congregation gathered for prayers, music, and reflections on church foundations and future strength.

Prairie Flower Baptist Church Paul Jackson Chicago Jackson Jim Rossen Robert Vanderlinden Lyle Parriott Jennie Judy Lyle Jr Don Cave Charles Hawkins Jim Frier Hawkins Wendell Booth Newport Beach Cave Duane Johnson Binghamton N. Y Ruth Phillips Eason Scranton Iowa A. E. Diddams Phoenix Ariz A. J. Votruba West Chester Clara Faulkner Muscatine C.E. Hamilton Loveland Colo John Kurtz Washington Francis Crown First Baptist Church Creston Doris Benson Manley Chase Japan Jerry Longer Hyannis Port Mass Velma Booth Harry Wagner Limerick Merle Booth Fair Oaks Cle, Strong Des Moines B. G. Hall Hopkins Minn Dr. Jackson Barbara Hawkins Linda Diane Jones Joanna Parrott Marjorie Norman Clifford Parrott Will Parrott C. E. Strong Dennis Linda Steven Bruce Rowland Rees Sherry Kay Deann David Columbus Junction

VFW Buddy Poppy Sale Planned For Next Saturday

Commander Allison of the local VFW Post announced plans for the annual Buddy Poppy sale on September 26. More than half the net proceeds stay in the community to fund veteran relief. The group, aided by the Ladies Auxiliary and youth volunteers, supports the VFW rehabilitation service and donates one penny per poppy to the National Home for Widows and Orphans in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, founded in 1925.

Commander Allison V.F.W. Post Post Allison Flanders Field VFW Post VFW Eaton Rapids Michigan

Methodist Parents Meet for New Church School Curriculum

Parents of children up to 12 are urged to attend a 7 50 p m presentation at Washington Methodist Church detailing the new curriculum now in use. Miss Betty Ivy of the Chicago Methodist Publishing House will explain the curriculum and its aims and how parents can assist teachers. Wayne Schichtl, church school superintendent, also announced Thursday workshops for teachers.

Washington Methodist Church Betty Ivy Chicago Methodist Publishing House Wayne Schichtl

Mid-Prairie Farm Class Meeting at High School

Mid-Prairie Adult Evening School will host a session on cost planning for farm machinery on Thursday September 24 at 7 45 p m CDT. A movie proceeds the program at 7 15 p m in the vocal room at Mid-Prairie High School Wellman.

Mid - Prairie Adult Mid-Prairie High School Wellman

Marine Corps League to Meet Thursday at City Hall

Members of the Harry Barker Detachment of the Marine Corps League will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m for a supper and meeting at the city hall Officers for the year are Herbert Hammen commandant Richard Davidson adjutant Daryl Tucker first vice commandant John Johnson second vice commandant Glenn Ladehoff sergeant at arms Milo Steele Jr chaplain Beginning this month the detachment will meet on the last Thursday of each month A supper for all members and their wives is planned Nov 10 in observance of the Marine Corps birthday All former Marines and detachment members are invited to attend.

Harry Barker Marine Corps League Herbert Hammen Richard Davidson Daryl Tucker John Johnson Glenn Ladehoff Milo Steele Jr Marine Corps

NFO public meeting set for Thursday at Legion Hall

The Washington and Louisa County National Farmers Organization will hold a public meeting at the Ainsworth Legion Hall Thursday at 8 p.m. The meeting will discuss the holding action program and explain the fair price program the NFO seeks. Attendees may ask organizational questions and the public is urged to attend.

Washington and Louisa County National Farmers Organization Ainsworth Legion Hall NFO

Iowa Weather Showers Tonight Then Clearing Wednesday

United Press International reports cloudy conditions in Iowa with over half the state experiencing showers tonight. Lows range from the lower 50s in the northwest to the lower 60s in the southeast. Wednesday brings clearing skies, less humidity, and shifting winds with more showers expected in the eastern areas. Highs Wednesday reach 65 to 75.

United Press International Iowa

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