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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1972

Page

5

Springtime hometown notes and election chatter

The letter highlights warm weather boosting farmers golfers and gardeners while politics heats up with Keith Dunton Democrat and Magnus Ahmling Republican considering runs for the 88th House district and veteran Richard Stephens eyeing the Senate. Local developments include a new chamber secretary a dog catcher and plant leadership changes plus community events and ongoing town projects.

Keith Dunton Thornburg Magnus Ahmling House Senate Richard Stephens Crawfordsville Chamber of Commerce Bill Whittenberg Crane Bill Wunder

Week on the Farm Weather slows spring work on soil and tile plans

Weather concerns slow field work with low soil temperatures and sticky ground delaying tillage while tile terraces proceed. Plastic pipe chosen for outlets as contractors fit animal guards. fall dirt work expected. Migratory birds feed among corn and ponds. river timber suffers elm disease blamed on imports. Thaddeus.

Dedicatory Events Mark Iowa State University Law Building Ceremony

The Baldrige family and other Washington residents attended the State University of Iowa dedication of its new law building with an address by Chief Justice Earl Warren. Local students and civic groups participated in related activities, including recitations, prizes, concerts, and a track win at Case Field.

A. E. Baldrige John Baldrige Ray Krone Richmond Calif Iowa City State University of Iowa Earl Warren John Baird New York City Charlotte Union Seminary Paul Shearer Robert Bates Robert Day E.D. Morrison Jr John Winga Washington Mayme Squire Halcyon House Mercy Hospital Iowa Commission For Children and Youth Des Moines

Stork Gazette Names Four Local Daughters

NIKI THERESA WHISLER, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stephen Dean Whisler of 505 North Second Washington. ALICIA LYNN MALLEY, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lee Malley of 207 South Green Keota. MINDI KAE LUERS, daughter of Mr and Mrs Myron Carl Luers Rural Route 1 Keota. BETTY JANE CHUPP, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ervin J Chupp Rural Route 2 Kalona.

Niki Theresa Whisler Stephen Dean Whisler North Second Washington Alicia Lynn Malley William Lee Malley South Green Keota Mindi Kae Luers Myron Carl Luers Betty Jane Chupp Ervin J. Chupp Kalona

Health official joins Region 6 as Environmental Specialist

Bob Sayre, a Des Moines native with degrees from Kansas State University and Tulane, begins work in the Region 6 Iowa State Department of Health as Environmental Specialist in Air Pollution Control. He previously worked with Omaha and Lincoln Lancaster health departments and will relocate with his wife and child before summer.

Bob Sayre Des Moines Iowa State Department of Health Earl C. Voelker Journal Mr. Sayre Kansas State University Tulane University New Orleans Omaha

Local Masons Attend 116th Des Moines Convocation

Tuesday notes detail Washington residents Mr. and Mrs. Dwane J. Shalla and others at the 116th Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons convocation in Des Moines April 6 to 8. Shalla named District Deputy Grand High Priest. George Dare received Knights of the Royal Arch award. Also mentions patients and weekend visitors in local households.

Dwane J. Shalla George Dare Bennie Schantz Russell Goodin Washington Haydn Thomas Crawfordsville Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Des Moines Shalla Knights of the Royal Arch State of Iowa

Noted pianist Leslie Wright performs to throng in junior high gym

A large audience in Washington enjoyed world renowned pianist Leslie Wright Tuesday night. The concert closed the season as 260 guests greeted Mr and Mrs Clayton Bear at an April 6 wedding anniversary open house.

Ottumwa Andy Blattner Yaro Soika Charles Ashby Jim Murphy Bob Young Robert Risk Honolulu Waikuku Maui Island Hawaiian Islands California Seattle Fred Mauthe Ora J. Gingerich South Fourth Case Field Shields North Marion Avenue van DeHerman Henry Shields Veterans of Foreign Wars Betty Jean Barth Richard Knupp Evan Fishburn Long Beach Calif Leslie Wright Washington Clayton Bear Dorothy Wieneke Iowa City Ruth Bridges Bears Janet Rita Norris Patrick Wieneke Richard Wieneke David Baburek Cedar Rapids Davey Dawn Ginger Baburek Gary Norris Navy Philippines Charles Wieneke Air Force Wichita, Kan

Washington Community Board Accepts Nine Resignations

Board meeting covered resignations of nine district staff, summer school program, and activities. Henry Soucek named school board secretary effective May 1. Cranes employee changes include Bill Wunder and Bob Naggs. Other items note Republican Women conference, new twins at Mercy Hospital, and a funeral attendance list.

Washington Community School Board Switzerland Mary Booth Barbara Fleenor Suzanne Toussaint Pauline McClintic Christine Boos Dennis Coon Jerry Mason Carolyn Bollman Flossie Janecek Henry Soucek First District Iowa Federation of Republican Women Holiday Inn Davenport Joe Jones

Crane Company appoints Lund as Washington foreman

Friday April 14 announces Robert Lund 45 hired as general foreman at Crane Company's Washington plant. He has begun duties and his family will relocate soon to the area. Other notes include Hall's Feed Service managers attending a Hubbard Milling Co seminar in Cedar Rapids and local hospital patients at Mercy Hospital Iowa City.

Robert Lund Leslie Wright Wellman Kalona Riverside West Chester Bill Wunder Crane Company Washington Bob Naggs Carol Stream Ill Wunder Fort Dodge Coats Company Louise Bill Jr South Ave. C John Helscher Mercy Hospital Iowa City Wendy Lea Heather Lea Jennifer Lund Crane C. Marion Hall Hall's Feed Service Inc Hubbard Milling Co Cedar Rapids Kenneth Patterson Mercy

Deaths of the week across Iowa towns and counties

A week of obituaries records the deaths of Mrs. Laura G. Longwell 97 at Washington County Hospital in Wayland and Charles L. Goodell 58 Montgomery Ward manager in Washington. Others include John Hyde 70 retired farmer Brighton, Leslie R. Waggoner 66 Washington, Dewey Lincoln Smith 73 Muscatine hospital, O S Palmer former Marian Rownd Pasadena, Harry Phillips 79 Grandview, Harvey J. Miller 87 Kalona, Mrs Bess Noble 87 Winfield, Harvey E. Bower 76 Fairfield, and Mrs Madison Klotz 76 Gibsonville North Carolina. Funeral notices note burial details and family references in Burlington and nearby towns.

Laura G. Longwell Washington County Hospital Parkview Wayland Charles L. Goodell Montgomery Ward Washington Mr. Goodell Harvey E. Bower North Iowa Avenue Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield Columbus Junction Madison Klotz Gibsonville North Carolina Burlington, N.C

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals and Births Report

Yesterday two admissions include Mrs. Marietta Hyde of Brighton and Mrs. Anna Blake of Washington. A birth is recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Myron Luers of Keota a daughter. Discharges yesterday include Kevin Dowell of Wayland and Mrs. Vernon Roth and Mrs. Blanche Foster of Washington.

Myron Luers Keota Kevin Dowell Wayland Vernon Roth Washington Blanche Foster

Local births and family notices from Washington area

Yesterday Hubert Walker of Washington underwent surgery. Today Lawrence Wilson of Ainsworth is noted. Yesterday Mr and Mrs Ervin Chapp of Kalona welcomed a daughter. Today George Weber of Columbus Junction and Barbara Geyer of Washington are listed. Mrs William Malley and daughter of Keota. Mrs Stephen Whisler and daughter of Washington.

Hubert Walker Washington Lawrence Wilson Ainsworth Medical Ervin Chapp Kalona George Weber Columbus Junction Barbara Geyer William Malley Keota Stephen Whisler

Washington Residents Noted for Medical Appointments

Yesterday and today lists show Mrs. George Westen, Mrs. Orpha Garrett, Mrs. Frederick Martens, Mrs. John Downs from Washington and Keota with medical appointments or care involving Carl Kelley and Gary Black in Washington.

George Westen Washington Carl Kelley Gary Black Orpha Garrett Frederick Martens Keota John Downs

Medical notices and familiar names listed by towns

Yesterday and today notices show Keith Westfall and Robert Wells in medical updates from Columbus Junction and Crawfordsville, plus Richard Buck in Washington. Additional entries include Mrs Anna Blake in Washington and William Longer in Wayland with families Mrs Ervin Chapp and daughter from Kalona and Mrs Myron Luers and daughter from Keota.

Keith Westfall Columbus Junction Robert Wells Crawfordsville Richard Buck Washington Anna Blake William Longer Wayland Ervin Chapp

Friday Yesterday and Today Obituaries Note Local Names

Obituary notices list Nellie Hyde of Wayland and Mrs John Downs of Washington with medical mentions. Other names include Otis Love of Columbus Junction Gary Black of Washington Keith Westfall of Columbus Junction and Mrs Frederick Martens of Keota.

Nellie Hyde Wayland Medical Otis Love Columbus Junction John Downs Washington Gary Black Keith Westfall Frederick Martens Keota

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Aunt Agatha Thaddeus Bus Westermark Charles Brown Brown Finance Company Beulah Heck Pacha New York Europe Paul J. Pacha Frankfurt Germany Cpl Ronald Baker George Baker Langley Field F.E. Bartow Esther Hayes Glen Hayes Iowa State College WCI Knights of Columbus St. James Church Maurice Mayo Washington High School Muscatine Melba McAvoy Richard McCleery Y’s Men DAR Sunset Park Garden Club Park Commissioners Stork Gazette Ington Ournarda Edwin Lukovsky Dickey Prairie Home Washington Young Women’s Christian Association YMCA Fellowship of Christian Athletes Floyd Maxine) Woods Robert Donna) Koehler Blair Haymes Walter Clyde Knight Children’s Hospital Children’s Orthopedic Hospital Dan Scalf Mt. Pleasant General Hospital Mt. Pleasant Linda McKinstry William J. Mouser Stanley J. Mouser Rural Wellman George P. Hoech Elsberry Matthew William Angie Rose Masons Blanche Harvey G.H. Mayer Lucille Fulton William Edgar Howard Baker Gerald Graf R.R. Robertson Ethel Carson Mankato Minn Roy Moore Mrs. Palmer Schilling McAllen Texas Leonard Goeke Ronald Armaman Becky Grinnell Charles Arnaman Montezuma Gloria Capps Hedrick Karel Farrier George Brock Jerry Hanshaw Walter Carr Dave McGaffey Jack Hotle Robert Erlenbush Don Pilcher Ray Hough Connie McCall Lee McCall Cedar Falls American Legion Auxiliary Connie Waco High School American Legion Junior Auxiliary David Vittetoe Jeffrey Francis Paul Adam Gertrude Vittetoe Richard Clarahan Bertha Adam Harper Jake Herman Sigourney Maurice Libe Clifford Verda) Braun Wilton University Hospitals William Arnold Hawaii Rodney Arnold Jeanette E. Boone Massey Junior College Atlanta Jeanette L. V. Clarahan Bill Gravier Clarahan Hale Moore Mahaska Hospital Oskaloosa Moore Mae Lamb Harold Brooks Albia Pearl Thompson Henry Brooks Laura Longwell Charles Longwell Eddie Roth Evanston, Ill Dennis Longwell James Bruswitz Doug Bloomington Max Coffey Blair, Neb E. D. Morrison Jr John Harras St. Joseph's Hospital At Gary Hahn West Liberty Keith McClellands E. E. Ward Washington, D.C National Assembly of Daughters of the American Colonists Ward William Palmer Congressional Library D.A.C Henry B. Wallace Iowa D.A.C Kermit Evelyn) Klopfenstein South John Young Jr Farm Bureau Drew Steele Bill Steele Phi Eta Sigma University of Iowa Drew Earl Steele Diane Walby James van Allen John Hyde Brighton Leslie R. Waggoner North Fifth Avenue Dewey Lincoln Smith Muscatine General Hospital Harry Phillips Grandview Harvey J. Miller Winfield Bess Noble Morning Sun Manor Kathryn Stucker Marietta Hyde
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