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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1968

Page

4

Mexican duck slaughter syndrome myth or fact

An examination of a supposed disease called the Mexican slaughter syndrome that supposedly affects duck hunters rather than ducks. The piece explains Mexico's share of continental waterfowl harvest under treaty, actual duck kill figures, historical market hunting, and current hunting laws and economic factors shaping Mexican duck hunting.

Mexico U. S United States Canada H. R. “Bud’’ Morgan National Wildlife Federation Morgan A. Starker Leopold Minnesota

Record soybean carryover climbs amid large 1968 crop

Washington reports a sharp rise in carryover soybeans with 166.1 million bushels on hand from 1967 and earlier crops, up from 90.1 million a year earlier. Domestic and export buyers used 896 million bushels since Sept 1, 1967, as a record 1968 crop of 1.08 billion bushels looms, widening surplus and price support loans totaling 138 million bushels.

Washington UPI Agriculture Department

Coffee used as political weapon in youth GOP drive

New York United Press International reports Teen-Age Republicans with about 100,000 members have launched a nationwide coffee program to sway voters. Coffee booths at street corners stations and plazas offer an inexpensive way for teens to spread their ideas, says Barbie Wells national director of TARS.

New York UPI Barbie Wells Republican Clubs TARS

Mexican troops seal Olympic riot site after student turmoil

In Mexico City the army moved to secure the Olympic headquarters after bayonet charges and riots earlier in the week. Police and troops, armed with rifles and tear gas, surrounded the 10 story building as clashes left seven dead, dozens wounded, and about 500 students jailed amid ongoing demonstrations against the Games.

Mexico City UPI Paseo de la Reforma National University Olympic Ixtapalapa Antonio Pena Pena Army Polytechnic Institute

Iowa sale dates spread over multiple towns and goods

A long list of farm and livestock auctions scheduled across Iowa from September through October. Estates and county sales include 160 acre Packwood farm, Crawford administrator sale, Fairfield Liberty Drive sale, Wellman Poland China hog sale, Hampshire Hampshire boar sale, farm machinery and livestock near Washington or Dublin Store, Kalona livestock listings, Ollie and Columbus Junction auctions, plus weekly sales at Kalona and Wapello venues.

Packwood Jefferson County Court House Dora W. Woolums Columbus City River Products Clyde R. Crawford Liberty Drive S. W. Corner Fairfield Iowa Washington Dublin Store Keith Augustine Highland High School Second Road Haskins C & J Feed First Road George Bixby Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Wayland Wapello Livestock Sales, Inc Wapello Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Smylie’s Columbus Junction Washington Livestock Sales Co

Rebekahs meet at Kalona hall

Kalona Rebekah Lodge met in Odd Fellow Hall with Mrs. Phillip Preston presiding as noble grand. A card of congratulations was sent to Bloomfield lodge number one of the world, observing its hundredth anniversary Sept 29 in Bloomfield Christian Church. Invitations read for a Three Link meeting Sept 26 at Wellman. Kalona ladies to host Oct 18 with other lodges invited. Eight sick calls reported. social committee for Oct 2 named.

Kalona Kalona Rebekah Lodge Phillip Preston Bloomfield Lodge Christian Church of Bloomfield Wellman Roland Maxwell L. J. Strickler Paul Baumert Raymah Dawson Preston Don Siefken V. D. Hochstetler Orval Meyer Grinnell

Washington Evening Journal newsmast and staff rosters

The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists editorial and advertising leadership headed by David Elder as Editor and Business Manager and William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director. Charles Morris is News Editor, Bob Shaffer handles Local Advertising, and Howard Hazen oversees Production. The paper publishes afternoons except Sundays and holidays and is entered as second class matter.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen United Press Inland Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circculations

Manor Bermels Hosts at Keota Home

September 24 residents visit with Bermels and Maplewood Manor guests. Family gatherings include Herb Pauly Loney and Smith from Ainsworth, Iowa City, and Des Moines. Poppy Day raises 500 poppies in Keota by VFW Post and Auxiliary with Girl Scouts assisting. numerous local visits and hospital news for Genevieve Lyle. guests include Carnot Feltz and the Feltz family from Ogallala Nebraska.

Keota Herb Pauly Duane Loney Iowa City Clemence Smith Ainsworth Lawrence Bermel Margaret Bermel Maplewood Manor Jeri Mayer Karla Romoser Des Moines C. D. Kirkpatrick Arthur Krause Tressie Schreckengast United Presbyterian Home Washington Grace Wade Lula Randolph L. V. Clarahan Denise Rhonda Rhondas James Lee Joyce Flora Lee Harold Sheets Joel Sheets Jack Lawrence Gloria Sheets Vv. F. W. Post and Auxiliary Girl Scouts Gary Norenberg Gina Nebraska Richard Mayer Genevieve Lyle Keokuk County Hospital Sigourney Carnot Feltz Colorado Francis Feltz Jessie Tressie Neilsen Ogallala Eugene Feltz

Supper Guests and Local Highlights From Riverside

Riverside notes report supper guests from Lone Tree honoring Steve Buell before his two years of active duty in California. Other items include visits by Tillie Vondrasek and Lillian Havel, a move of John Swenka Sr. to Greenwood Acres Nursing Home, and military address changes for Pvt. Timothy Colbert. Also mentioned are club euchre results, hospital releases, and social visits in the area.

Riverside Harry Buell Leona Mottet Lone Tree Ann Danielson Linda Steve California Tillie Vondrasek Lillian Havel Washington Will Krotz Anna Soukup John Swenka Sr Greenwood Acres Iowa City Harold Kacklye Walter Neff Kacklye Kenny Kucera Traer Laura Stewart Washington County Hospital Opal Kern the Mercy Hospital Robert Colbert Tim

Ballot name rules and fair play in elections

The article reviews how ballot names are regulated across states, including name changes, title appending, and order of listing. It notes courts uphold voting will despite minor printing errors, and addresses misspellings in write-in votes and how intention is judged. It cites cases like DeForest and Mc Magi to illustrate standards.

Lyndon Bobby Nixon DeForest McCreery American Bar Association

Riverside Pinochle and Dessert Bridge Club Notes

Mrs Irma Heitzman hosted the Pinochle Club at Riverside with all members present. Amanda Lillia won the high prize and Cecil Strabala the low. The Dessert Bridge Club met with Edward Bushek. Gerald Cress won the high prize and Florence Hamilton the second high.

Wilbur Kiene Riverside Irma Heitzman Amanda Lillia Cecil Strabala Ed Bushek Edward Bushek Gerald Cress Florence Hamilton Roger Schloss

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