Remodeling plan discussed for Washington YMCA building
At a Tuesday meeting YMCA leaders outlined a proposed capital improvement program not to exceed 200000 dollars. Robert Reed and Richard McCleery presented plans for north and east extensions, upgraded shower and locker rooms, separate lounges, expanded YWCA space, an elevator, larger gym, kitchen, and new stairways. A fund raising campaign will follow, pending Community Chest approval and fund pledges.
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Washington Y’s
Washington
McCleery
YMCA
Ymca Board
Reed
The
YWCA
Community Chest Board
Jessie B Stewart Dies In Washington County Hospital
Jessie B Stewart 78 of Washington died Tuesday September 29 1964 in Washington County Hospital after years of failing health one day of serious illness Funeral set for Thursday at 2 pm Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Dr Vernon Elgin presiding Burial planned at Woodlawn Cemetery DAR members to meet at courthouse entrance at 1 45 pm to attend in a group Born August 14 1886 in Washington she lived here all her life and worked as a nurse at Oakdale and Davenport Sanatorium She was a member of Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church the WCTU and a former DAR regent Survivors include two sisters Mrs Maude Statler and Mrs Myrtle Pierce of Washington plus many nieces and nephews</S:
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Jessie B. Stewart
United Presbyterian Home
Washington County
Sherman - Eden
Vernon Elgin
Woodlawn
DAR
Court House
Miss Stewart
Washington
John
Emma J. Ferguson Stewart
Oakdale Sanatorium
Davenport
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
WCTU
D.A.R
Maude Statler
Myrtle Pierce
Engles Purchase of Local Sportshop by Engle Family
Mr and Mrs Dale Engle of Crawfordsville announce their purchase of the Sportshop from John Wilson Iowa City and have taken possession. The Engles plan to move to Washington soon and inaugurate a grand opening. Ferne Leeper will remain employed at the shop.
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Dale Engle
Crawfordsville
John Wilson
Iowa City
Engle
Engles
Kathy
Rick
Washington
Ferne Leeper
Washington high school sees rise in college attendance
A report by George Cordes shows 72.1 percent of the 1964 Washington High School graduates continued education, up 9.8 percent from 1963. Four year colleges led with 39.6 percent, junior colleges jumped to 13 percent, and business or technical schools accounted for 16.2 percent.
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Washington High School
George Cordes
Goldwater Volunteers organized in county in Washington County
A local group formed to promote Senator Barry Goldwater’s presidential bid. Goldwater Volunteers of Washington County met to plan intensive campaigning and a Republican candidate supper. Campaign headquarters will open soon in Washington. Leader L. J. Kehoe and assistant coordinator Mrs. M. R. Flickinger urge volunteers to contact them.
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Barry Goldwater
United States
Goldwater
Washington County
Washington
L. J. Kehoe
M. R. Flickinger
Washington County 4-H backs IFYE exchange effort
Washington County and 97 other Iowa counties funded the International Farm Youth Exchange, contributing 107 dollars from 4-H clubs and 460 dollars from friends. Iowa totals exceeded 8,300 dollars. National 4-H Foundation funds cover the rest. Gary Murphy, a former Kalona teacher, is one of five outbound Iowa delegates traveling to New Zealand from Sept 22 to April. Kusuma Ranasinghe of Ceylon will visit Washington County October 12 to 19, staying with the Joe Jones family.
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Washington County
Iowa
International Farm Youth Exchange Fund
Sally J. Smith
Friends of 4-H
U.S
4-H
Kusuma Ranasinghe
Ceylon
Joe Jones
South 9Th St
Washington
Homecoming Schedule Announced For Friday
Washington High School will hold a 2:30 assembly, 2:40 queen crowning, 2:50 pennant sales and programs, then a 3 to 3:30 p.m. parade. The route runs north on South Fourth Avenue, west on East Washington to Iowa Avenue, around the square, with floats to Case Field for the game versus Fairfield.
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Washington High School
E. Kelly Schlapkohl
Art Service Club
High School
Fourth Avenue
East Washington
Iowa Avenue
Case Field
Fairfield
Laur ie Monson Dies in Knoxville Veterans Hospital
Laur ie Monson 67 died Tuesday night at the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville Iowa He formerly lived in the Stringtown and Crawfordsville communities and attended Crawfordsville schools He was the son of Caleb and Grace Conger Monson Survived by one sister Florence Sawtell of Omaha seven nephews Funeral arrangements pending Zehr Funeral Home Wayland burial in Danville cemetery
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Crawfordsville
Laurie Monson
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Iowa
Stringtown
Caleb
Grace Conger Monson
Florence Sawtell
Omaha
Nebraska
Zehr
Wayland
Danville Cemetery
Senators accuse Estes favoritism by USDA in cotton scheme
Two Republican senators Mundt and Curtis charged the Agriculture Department favored Billie Sol Estes, aiding his cotton allotment manipulations and a broader farm empire. The Senate committee report said beneficiaries included land deals in Texas and Alabama, with officials criticized for hesitation and poor communication, but no indictments or firings.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Billie Sol Estes
Karl E. Mundt
R-S.d
Carl T. Curtis
Neb
Estes
Texas
Mundt - Curtis
Senate
Alabama
Georgia
Oklahoma
Reeves
Pecos
Tex
John L. McClellan
D - Ark
Agriculture) Department
USDA
National Advisory Committee On Cotton
Charles S. Murphy
Red Cross Board to Meet Thursday Night
Clarence Logan chairman of the Washington County Red Cross chapter announced a board meeting for Thursday at 7 30 p m in the chapter office on the north side of the square All board members as well as special services chairmen are expected to attend
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Clarence Logan
Washington County Red Cross
Special Services
Ballot deadline fight erupts in Des Moines court
In Polk County District Court a writ of mandamus challenged Secretary of State Melvin Synhorst over placing Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey on Iowa ballots after missing a certification deadline. Witnesses hurled accusations. Judge Wade Clarke took the matter under advisement.
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Des Moines
UPI
Polk County
Iowa
Melvin Synhorst
Lyndon Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
State Department
Risher
Warren
American
Iowa Bar Association
Lee Harvey Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Jack Ruby
Oswald
Pinegar
Eugene Davis
Attorney General’s Office
Synhorst
Joshua
State of
Blanche Robbins Risher
Winterset
Johnson
Humphrey
Tropical storm Hilda advances toward U.S. coast
Tropical storm Hilda, growing toward hurricane strength, moves from the Yucatan Channel into the open Gulf, packing 65 mph winds. At 450 miles south of Mobile and northwest at 14 mph, it threatens the New Orleans area with an expected size and intensity increase. The New Orleans Weather Bureau warns small craft to seek port as ships face the storm path.
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New Orleans
UPI
Hilda
Yucatan Channel
Gulf
U.S
Carla
Mobile
Ala
The
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Florida Keys
Cost of living dips slightly in August
Washington reports small drop in the cost of food clothing and cars last month. The Labor Department says the cost of living index fell one tenth of a percent from the July high to 108.2 for August.
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Washington
UPI
The
Labor Department
4-H Skating Party Set for Thursday Evening
During National 4-H Week a county wide skating party will be held at Washington Skateway from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Thursday October 1. The event welcomes 4-H members aged 10 to 13 and prospective new members with prize drawings announced by Terry Mangold. Regular admission applies 50 cents plus 25 cents for skate rental.
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Washington Skateway
Terry Mangold
County 4-H Council
Weather Iowa by United Press International
Clear to partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions across the state. Low temperatures range from the 40s in the north to the 50s in the southwest. Thursday will see highs in the 70s. Friday expects partly cloudy skies with scattered showers and a cooler note.
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United Press International
Iowa
Citizenship Emphasis in 4-H Week by Diana Reif
This piece urges 4-H citizenship beyond cooking sewing or animals. It highlights youth as citizens, notes a Washington DC Citizenship Short Course, and encourages practicing the 4-H pledge to foster better thinking loyalty service and healthier living for club community country and world.
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Diana Reif
4-H
Washington County
Washington, D. C
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