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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1968

Page

2

Varied Holy Week events at United Presbyterian Church

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church outlines Holy Week plans with Palm Sunday worship on Stone’s cry, baptism, and special music by Handbell and Chancel Choirs. A dramatic anthem "The Sweeper of the Floor" features soloists Masson, Morrison, Elgin. reception for new members follows. Maundy Thursday presents a drama and choir music. Good Friday and Easter include community services and Y's Men Sunrise service with Lord's Supper observed.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Jerusalem Warren Erickson George MacDonald George Masson Jr Gifford Morrison Vernon Elgin Jesus John Mark Miles Kreiger Barabbas Robert Kleese Mary Mother of Jesus Charles Berdo Simon the Zealot John Winga, Jr Caiphas Ross Copeland Simon Peter Robert Brewer Methodist Church

Guthrie, David D. dies at 81 in county hospital

David Dencemore Guthrie, 81, of 607 South Iowa Avenue died this afternoon at Washington County Hospital. Arrangements for the funeral were indefinite. Jones Funeral Home is in charge.

David Dencemore Guthrie South Iowa Avenue Washington County Hospital Jones Funeral Home

Navy Achievement Medal for Lt Dwayne J Heitzman aboard Intrepid

Lt Jg Dwayne J Heitzman son of Elizabeth Heitzman Riverside received the Navy Achievement Medal for meritorious achievement as boilers officer aboard USS Intrepid from June 21 to November 23 1967 during combat operations. Promoted to Lieutenant, his leadership ensured safe boiler operation with no delays in launches or recoveries. His wife and three children live in Virginia Beach Virginia.

Dwayne J. Heitzman Elizabeth Heitzman Riverside Secretary of the Navy W. F. Bringle USS Intrepid Heitzman United States Naval Service Virginia Beach

Easter cantata by Columbus Junction choir

The Columbus Junction United Presbyterian choir plans its annual Easter cantata The Cross of Christ on Easter Sunday at 8 p m Warren May directs the choir with Donna Hughes as organist Solos and duets by choir members will be featured The public is invited

Columbus Junction United Presbyterian Choir Warren May Donna Hughes

Democratic Women to Meet Tuesday in Washington County

The Democratic Women's Club of Washington County holds its second quarterly meeting on Tuesday April 9 with a 6 30 p.m. potluck at Mrs Carolyn Levy's home. Alberta Metcalf Kelly national committeewoman will speak on Why I Chose to Be an Active Democratic Party Worker. The program starts at 8 p.m. and invites guests.

Democratic Women’s Club of Washington County Carolyn Levy Alberta Metcalf Kelly Democratic Party Kelly University of Iowa Burlington Iowa City Cedar Rapids Florence Lynch State Central Committee Young Democrats Iowa Center For Education In Politics

Iowa University to Build Basic Science Building

The University of Iowa will receive a $2,551,000 federal grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund the new Basic Science Building north east of the Medical Laboratories Building. Final plans are due in June, with bids likely in summer and construction starting late fall.

Iowa City University of Iowa Division of Research Facilities and Resources National Institutes of Health U of I Medical Laboratories Robert S. Hardin College of Medicine

Upward Bound grant awarded to University of Iowa

A grant of 146,992 dollars from the U S Office of Economic Opportunity was awarded to the University of Iowa to continue Upward Bound. About 100 southeast Iowa high school students will participate, with 30 40 juniors in a summer program June 9 to August 7 and 30 35 sophomores starting Upward Bound.

Iowa City U. S. Office of Economic Opportunity University of Iowa Upward Bound Iowa U of I Alvin D. Albertus Albertus

Highland studies expansion eyes Vocational Arts plan

Highland Community School contemplates expanding its Industrial Arts and Agriculture Program and will build a new facility costing up to 44 500 dollars with 4 500 on hand from property sale proceeds. A bond election is planned while curriculum study continues. A joint Board steering committee meeting set a follow up for April 10 at the junior senior high with C. W. Dalby leading a Q and A.

Highland Community School Highland Board Jr. Sr. High School W. Dalbey Agriculture Education

Hawkeye housing to open Sunday at Hawk Eye Court

Finishing touches on Hawk Eye Court Apartments a 4.8 million University of Iowa project set to officially open Sunday with an open house at 2 p.m. Invitation extended to students faculty and the public. Open house continues 2 to 5 weekdays and 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 weekends with four apartments on view including two model units. Coffee and cookies to be served and a brochure provided.

Iowa City Hawkeye Court University of Iowa University U of I

Veishea at Iowa State Opens May 2 3 4

Iowa State University will celebrate Veishea May 2 to 4, its 47th consecutive event. The festival includes a 30 float parade with 16 high school bands, Open House with departmental displays, Career Day tours and six Veishen scholarships, and concerts by Peter Paul and Mary. Veishea features Torch lighting, Athlete of the Year, Veishea Queen, Mortar Board and Cardinal Key taps, canoe races and athletic demonstrations.

Iowa State University Veishea Iowa State Veishen Peter, Paul and Mary America Molly Brown Camelot

Fairfield youths attend Washington Toastmasters meeting

Six members of the Fairfield FFA chapter were special guests at the Washington Toastmasters club. Names include Larry Anderson Norman Atwood Charles Ted row Darcy Overter Jerry Brad field and Bob Burnette. They demonstrated parliamentary procedure and sought evaluation before the state contest.

Fairfield Ffa Washington Toastmasters Club Larry Anderson Norman Atwood Charles Tedrow Darcy Overter Jerry Bradfield Bob Burnette Keith Wells Gerald Anderson Frank Patterson Bernard McCarthy Dale Miller David Miksch

Education building ready at CJ church

The United Presbyterian church opens a new Christian Education building to serve children, youth, and a college career discussion group with preschool through high school level classes. Walks will be finished when weather allows and a dedication service is set for Sunday May 5.

CJ Church

Sunrise Service Sponsored by Y's Men at Local Church

The Y's Men's Club sponsors the Easter Sunrise Service at the Presbyterian Church this year. The service begins at 6 45 p m with Rev Charles Carlston Ph D associate professor in the University of Iowa School of Religion as speaker. A high school ensemble directed by Jesse Knight provides special music.

Y’s Men’s Club Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Charles Carlston School of Religion University of Iowa Jesse Knight

Aleutians Travelogue Highlight At Washington High

The final travelogue of the season screens Monday night April 8 at Washington High School. Sponsored by the Washington Kiwanis Club, the program features films of the Inside Passage and Aleutian Islands with narration by Dennis Cooper. Cooper, a Spokane native, travels with his brother Don as a photographer and has ranged from the Arctic to the tropics. A ticket booth will sell season tickets for next winter’s series before and after the event.

Aleutian Islands Washington High School Washington Kiwanis Club Dennis Cooper Dennis Spokane Washington George R. Cooper Don Artics Tropics

Property transfers list in Highland Park and surrounding areas

Record of multiple real estate deeds transferring east halves and individual lots across Highland Park Washington Crawfords ville Kalona Dayton Wellman Lowden's add SE Washington Columbian add and surrounding parcels. Notable transfers include Robert N Bruty to Max Embree Bertha Gault to Madison Parker Kenneth Kloppenburg and others plus administration trade of lands in sec 7 47 7 and sec 32 77 7.

Robert N. Bruty Max D. Embree Highland Park Washington Bertha E. Gault Madison Parker Crawfordsville Thomas L. Fordyce Kenneth Kloppenburg Circle Drive Wellman Jon Harland Paul L. Miller Kalona Virgil E. Davis Ronald E. Davis Dayton CRI & Prr Clark I. Wagner Sec Glenn E. Miller George Shalla Flossie C. Josh Randall Fred Zieglowsky Lowden Add Vernon S. Zook Barbara E. Zook Billy Lee Loeffler Charles B. Robison Columbian

Highland School Board Meet Set For Monday Evening

Highland Community School Board plans its monthly meeting Monday April 8 at 8 p.m. in the junior senior high school. The agenda includes routine approvals and district updates.

Highland Highland Community School Board

Social Calendar Notices in by 10 a.m. each day

A social calendar lists Friday events including Friday Past Matron's Club at 7:45 p.m. with Mrs. Walter Anderson, Rebekah Lodge at 7:30 p.m., IOOF Hall activities, and a lunch at the Masonic Temple. Saturday features Shirts and Skirts at 8 p.m. with Paul Carruthers at the Legion Hall, free drawing and refreshments. Monday activities include Manipota Golden Age Club at 1:30 p.m. and YWCA events, plus multiple TTT chapters and Bible I at 2 p.m. Tuesday lists American Home groups, Decoupage and Wives events, and a Democratic Women’s Club gathering with guest speakers. The calendar also notes various church and lodge events, crochet and bicycling notes, and a call for weather-permitting outdoor activities.

Walter Anderson Rebekah Lodge IOOF Masonic Temple Masons Manipota Golden Age Club YWCA Richard Stewart Robert Hammer Charles Stuart Washington County Association For Iowa County Association Worthy High Priestess Club Don Lins Curt Wells American Home R. J. Dawson E. E. Stutsman Arden Freely Democratic Women’s Club Y. Cyrus Zeredatha Council First Baptist Hettie

Rainbow Girls sell Easter Lilies for Crippled Children

Rainbow Girls will accept contributions Saturday for small lapel Easter lilies to aid the Crippled Children fund. They will be present from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fareway Store McDaniel's Drug Store and Schoonover's Drug Store.

Rainbow Girls Fareway McDaniel’s Drug Store Schoonover’s Drug Store

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