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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1966

Page

2

Washington County 4 H grooming winners listed

Ninety two Washington County 4 H girls took part in the county better grooming contest held Saturday in Washington. Claire Wehr Keota topped the junior division while Denise Ralston Keota led the intermediate and Abbie Timmins West Chester won senior honors.

Abbie Timmins West Chester Claire Wehr Washington County Washington Sally Smith County Extension Home Keota Dute’ Iettes Denise Ralston Cedar Clippers Delbert Soper Don Hoy Iowa City Carolyn Smith Fairfield Marsha Wittetoe Kathy Tuttle Susan Huber Blue Becky Conrad Rhonda Goodwin Wellman Gail Conrad Crawfordsville Judy Bauer Jane Bauer Jane Moss Julie Nichols Jackie Fulton Jenny Latta Riverside Patty Sojka Red Jane Shearer Barbara Warner Sherry Horak Ainsworth Cindy Bixby Cheryl Eagle Mildred Hahn Eileen Miller Kalona Debra Guy Brighton Patsy Mullikin Rose Schmitt Ann Krogmeier Judy Orris Connie McCall Denise Yeggy Karen Schneider Cindy Shetler Pam Mullikin Nancy Gerot

Local Family News From Rock Island And Nearby Areas

Mr and Mrs Doug White of Rock Island Illinois welcome their third son Douglas Raymond born Sunday April 17. He has brothers Tim and John. Several local families hosted and visited in Cedar Rapids Centerville Iowa City and Milwaukee. Jim Moore son of Reed Moore is stationed at Ft Myer Virginia and completing training at Ft Gordon Georgia. Delmar Wilson ill in Centerville with heart attack and oxygen therapy at Mercy Hospital. Mrs Bernard McCarthy and Michelle with her mother Mrs Wilson. Mrs John Cornish Crawfordsville remains in Mercy Hospital Iowa City with substitute Polly Walker. Don Pola family returned to Milwaukee after visiting Joe Falk home.

Doug Whitehead Rock Island, Ill Douglas Raymond Tim John Jim Moore Reed Moore Ft. Myer Pentagon Jim Ft. Gordon Delmar Wilson Centerville Bernard McCarthy Mr. Wilson Mercy Hospital John Cornish Crawfordsville Iowa City Lincoln Polly Walker Don Pola Joan Janet Laura Milwaukee Joe Falk

ISU stockholders in annual meeting

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Iowa Southern Utilities Company was held Monday afternoon, April 18, in Centerville. Over 87 percent of the common stock, or 1,627,516 shares, was represented and voted in person or by proxy. Directors re-elected were Robert W. Greenleaf, Harold L. Mann, C. E. Parks, J. R. Jones, Geo. S. Beuckman, Max von Schrader, Dwight C. Vredenburg, and A. E. Peters, all of whom hold key local or regional positions. The Board of Directors will meet on April 22 to elect officers for the ensuing year and act on corporate matters.

Iowa Southern Utilities Company Centerville Robert W. Greenleaf Harold L. Mann C.E. Parks J.R. Jones All of Geo. S. Beuckman Heil Company Burlington Max von Schrader Union Bank and Trust Company Ottumwa Dwight C. Vredenburg Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc Chariton A.E. Peters Jasper County Savings Bank Newton

Funeral services for Earl P Booth held in town

Funeral services for Earl P Booth were held Monday at 2 pm at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Charles Hawkins in charge. Mr and Mrs James Frier sang a duet. Pallbearers were Rolland Benson Glenn Fuhr Don Cave Robert Jones Wayne Knapp and William Ganon. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Local service notes and airman homecoming

Airman third class Rodney Britain arrived home from Lackland Texas and will spend two weeks with his parents before reporting to Kingsley Air Field in Klamath Falls Oregon. VFW and Auxiliary volunteers hosted a cookie and punch party at the Iowa City VA Hospital for 175 patients and staff. Mrs Herb Campbell underwent surgery at University Hospital Iowa City and is in room 202. Relatives attended the funeral of Mrs Anna Chansky of Rock Island Illinois. she died April 13 at age 100. Mrs Vincent Beliel underwent hip surgery after a fall and is in Mercy Hospital Iowa City room 207.

Rodney Britain Lackland Texas Bert Britain Kingsley Air Field Klamath Falls Ore VFW Iowa City Sam Weeks Glen Widmer Willard E. Gray Don Bealer Hubert Beranek Hubert Malichky Marion Kelley Fred Metzger Bonnie Gray Willard G. Gray Dave McGaffey Herb Campbell University Hospital Anna Chansky Rock Island, Ill Frank Krotz Lena Krotz Mildred Horn Emma Marek Rose Sojka Harold Sojka Carl Kos Leroy Cenry Ed Knotek Ray _ Sojka Chansky Vincent Beliel Mercy Hospital

Two-Car Collision Causes Moderate Damage in Waslington

A Monday around 4 p.m. two cars sustained moderate damage at the N Second and E Jefferson intersection. Rodney Lee Britain, 802 E Harrison, Northbound, stopped to yield for a left turn, was rear bumped by Sammie Lee Roberts, 17, of rural Brighton. Wet pavement prevented Roberts from stopping. Roberts’s car damage about 200 dollars, Britain’s about 150. No charges filed.

Waslington Rodney Lee Britain E. Harrison N. Second E. Jefferson Britain Sammie Lee Roberts Brighton Robert

Kneen Appliance Display Omission Highlights Laundry Clinic

The Kneen's Appliances name was omitted from the dealer list at the Washington Laundry Clinic held last Thursday under Extension Service sponsorship. Shiela D Goodwin of 422 E Second was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding charged by city police on April 15. Michael G Black of Box 114 Washington was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding charged by city police on April 14 in Holden's court.

Kneen Washington Extension Service Shiela D. Goodwin Justice of the Peace Houe Michael G. Black Box Justice of the Peace Holden’s Court Black

Washington Evening Journal staff and circulation note

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president and advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday and holidays with second class matter entry and mentions press associations and audit bureau of circulations. Subscription rates in Iowa and outside Iowa are indicated per week by carrier in Washington.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Post

Admitted and Births Noted in Washington and Columbus Junction

Yesterday's admissions include Don Paul Washington medical Mrs Jessie Gill Columbus Junction medical and Mrs Delpha Teeters Columbus Junction medical Today adds Mrs Wayne Brock Washington surgical and Harry Lamansky Fairfield medical Births report a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Joseph Skubal Ainsworth Dismissed Paul Houseal Washington and Mrs Etta Reeves

Don Paul Washington Jessie Gill Columbus Junction Delpha Teeters Wayne’ Brock Surgical Harry Lamansky Fairfield Frank Joseph Skubal Ainsworth Paul Houseal Etta Reeves

Employed Women Luncheon Set At Old Junior High

The Employed Women will gather for a luncheon this Wednesday April 20 at noon in the old junior high building. Rev Stan Woeste will speak on Isn't It Strange. All employed women are invited and no reservations are needed.

Stan Woeste

Washington Man Fined for Speeding in 40 MPH Zone

Keith L. Murphy of Washington was fined $15 and costs in Justice Holden's court Monday after being cited by Washington police for speeding on April 14. He was traveling 40 mph in a 25 mph zone.

Washington Keith L. Murphy Justice of the Peace Holden Murphy

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