Flying lights sighted amid Iowa snow and church plans
Dear Auntie notes a lighted sky sighting of reddish circles near Washington and nearby towns, no aliens seen. The piece also covers Sigourney Freight Terminal plans, street bonds sold, Vernon Feuerhelm leaving for Cedar Rapids, local youth music success, Y Men's Club My Fair Lady show, Easter observances, and community acts like spring plowing for Earl Booth’s neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Wilson
Iowa City
Y's Men's Club
Vern Feuerhelm
Iowa
Earl Booth
Prairie Flower Church
Local Birth Announcements for Bean Zickefoose Finnegan
Meredith Ann Bean daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Bean of 614 North 4th City. Carol Lee Zickefoose daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Allen Zickefoose Rural Route 2 Brighton. Patrick Lawrence Finnegan son of Mr and Mrs Charles Lawrence Finnegan 1020 North Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viet Nam
Deanna
Chicago
Sergeant Curtis
Crawfordsville
Charles Curtis
Meredith Ann Bean
Mrs
Edward Bean
North 4Th, City
Carol Lee Zickefoose
Leslie Allen Zickefoose
Brighton
Patrick Lawrence Finnegan
Charles Lawrence Finnegan
North
Iowa
Washington residents asked to weigh recreation programs
In a local survey announced by the city recreation committee residents are asked to comment on the municipal pool summer supervised recreation for youths, summer baseball, and tennis courts. Responses may be mailed to the Evening Journal or city clerk.
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Washington
Evening Journal
Saturday Journal summary for out-of-state readers
Note to readers states the Saturday Edition offers non-residents a quick weekly local news summary. It details mail subscription available to out-of-state subscribers for 3.50 dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Washington
Evening Journal headline brief in Washington Iowa
Washington Iowa notes from the April 9 1966 Evening Journal include local items and community updates reflecting the town’s happenings on that Saturday.
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Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
He is not here, for He is risen Easter poem
A poem titled He is not here for He is risen by Harvey N. Kluckhohn promotes Easter triumph over death. It recalls Golgotha, resurrection, and the promise of eternal life, urging readers toward faith and hope in the risen King. The piece appears in a brochure from I.P.DA.
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Risen
Golgotha
Harvey N. Kluckhohn
I.p.da
Dora McKee
Macon
P.L. Etter
Marriage Vows Repeated for Janet Hedemann and James Clark
Miss Janet Lea Hedemann of Coralville wed James Dale Clark of Cedar Falls in Danforth Chapel Iowa City on Saturday April 2. The ceremony united two families headed by Mr and Mrs R F Hedemann of Columbus Junction and Mr and Mrs Lloyd H Clark of Columbus Junction.
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Janet Lea Hedemann
Coralville
R.F. Hedemann
Columbus Junction
James Dale Clark
Cedar Falls
Lloyd H. Clark
Danforth Chapel
Iowa City
Henry L. Rees
Washington
Florida
Rees
People’s National Bank
Ruth Luers
Washington area school hires Textor as assistant superintendent
The Washington Community School District will appoint Richard W Textor 31 of Coon Rapids as assistant superintendent following a board action announced by FE Kelly Schlapkohl. Textor, former Bayard High principal for nine years, previously coached and taught science in New Providence schools. Washington swimmers place sixth in North Central Area meet with 75 points. Cedar Rapids wins with 134 points and 29 new records set in 50 events. Coffee on the House raises 462 14 for mentally retarded children. 4 H Club and theater groups report weekend activities and local celebrations including birthdays and bridal events. Continuous local notices include civic group meetings, travel, and residents visiting relatives.
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Richard W. Textor
Coon Rapids
Washington Community
Textor
Kelly Schlapkohl
Board of Education
Bayard
New Providence
Washington Ymca
Des Moines Tech
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Racine
Wisc
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Washington
Madison
Wis
Dubuque
Washington County Hires Public Health Nurse Marie See
Washington County supervisors announce the appointment of Mrs. Marie See as Public Health Nurse, starting May 1 to fill the vacancy caused by Mrs. Lorraine Suter's resignation. Also reported: Washington track team loses a close dual meet 67 66 at Fairfield in wet 45 degree weather with medley and two mile relay wins for Washington.
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Marie See
Washington County
County Board of Supervisors
See
Lorraine Suter
Washington
Fairfield
Dan Martin
Dennis Nardy
Larry Green
John Kleese
Goodell
Hennigan
Te Bockhorst
Kleese
One Car Crash Kills 23 Year Old Ronald Krantz
A Washington County man Ronald D. Krantz, 23, died in a one car crash early today on highway 218 south of Hills. The vehicle left the road, cleared a ditch and a creek, struck a bridge abutment and traveled 165 feet before leaping over the fence. Witnesses reported red lights in the sky above Washington and Johnson counties, with descriptions tied to UFO sightings. Local officials noted no rational explanation yet. The crash occurred as the car veered off the shoulder and the driver was identified as the son of Ernest and (name unreadable) Krantz from 12 miles northeast of Washington.
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Ronald D. Krantz
Washington County
Ernest Krantz
Washington
Krantz
Johnson County
States
Lyle Wilson
The
Journal
Highway 1
Man killed in truck car wreck in Washington
A 29 year old Washington man Larry Richardson 805 S Avenue C was killed at about 645 am in a car truck crash at the intersection of W Van Buren and S Avenue B. Donna Van Winkle 17 403 S Seventh was injured. Truck driver Rueben FE Nissy rural route 2 Kalona and two Richardson children were uninjured. Washingtons Demons beat Waco 80 to 53 in a dual track meet at Case Field.
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Washington
Larry Richardson
S. Avenue C
W. van Buren
S. Avenue B
Donna van Winkle
Dwayne van Winkle
Rueben FE. Nissy
Kalona
Richardson
Waco
Case Field
Easter Fund Sale Aids Crippled Aides In Washington
More than 30 Cub Scouts and 10 Y Teens raised 215.79 to aid crippled Iowa children and adults by selling 1 300 plastic flowers to Washingtonians at the annual Easter Fund Appeal. Proceeds go to wheel chairs braces and equipment. Other items include city bond bids and community notices from Washington Iowa with church events and anniversaries. The Good Friday service will be at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church with identical 2 PM and 7 30 PM services led by Rev George LaMore.
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Washington
Iowa
George LaMore
Iowa Wesleyan College
Washington Council of Churches
Marion Avenue
The Week on the Farm by Thaddeus
A farmer reflects on contour plowing versus old practices, praising land stewardship and ongoing field work. He notes uneven plowing due to manure timing, slow meadow growth, and daily light snow. He mentions Good Friday garden planting, homegrown radishes, kittens opening eyes, and lambs frolicking by the chicken yard.
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Thaddeus
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