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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1966

Page

2

ISU Scholarships Named for Six Local Students

Iowa Southern Utilities Company announced six students named for college scholarships. Four year awards go to Catherine Betty Lord, Timothy Carl Strand, and Donald Zell Harbert. Two year scholarships go to Steven Ray Warner, Linda Marie Matkovich, and Janice Marie Stowell. Recipients were chosen by a four member committee based on academics and potential.

Iowa Southern Utilities Company Catherine Betty Lord Burlington High School Leopold Lord Timothy Car] Strand Grinnell Community High School Glen D. Strand Donald Zell Harbert Seymour Community High School Zell Harbert Steven Ray Warner Burlington Junior College Anna Warner Linda Marie Matkovich Centerville Junior College Mark Matkovich Janice Marie Stowell Creston Junior College Jane Lent

Applications due for two 4-H camps

Applications are due today April 22 in the Extension Office for the State 4-H Conference at Iowa State University Ames June 8 11 and for the State 4 H Health Camp at Madrid June 6 11 Delegates for the conference must be at least 15 as of Jan 1 this year have completed two years of club work and seek to strengthen 4 H in the county Those attending health camp must have completed junior year in high school completed at least two years of club work by Jan 1 and plan to work at Junior Camp June 2023 and lead 4 H programs the following year.

Grinnell College Grinnell Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Iowa State University Ames University of Iowa Cedar Falls State College of Iowa Iowa Southern Iowa Southern Utilities Company Centerville Madrid

Waco High to stage The Curious Savage comedy

Waco High School presents The Curious Savage on April 29 and 30 at 8:00 p.m. at The Cloisters sanitorium venue, featuring Jeanne Abrahamson as Mrs Savage with Ed Olson Ann Lauer Cindy Wickham and Gail Ingmanson in supporting roles. Reserved seats go on sale April 25 at 8:30 a.m. at the high school office.

Ethel Savage Savage Jeanne Abrahamson Waco Mrs. Savage Ed Olson Ann Lauer Cindy Wickham Gail Ingmanson Cloisters Waco High School Olds

Subsoil moisture adequate this year prompts high 1966 yield outlook

Garren Benson notes soil moisture samples from early April show reserves normal to above normal at five feet in three southeast Iowa sites. Crop yield potential for 1966 could match recent record levels, contingent on rainfall during the growing season and flowering. Higher plant populations and fertilizer rates may be profitable, depending on hybrid and fertility.

Iowa

Two Cars Damaged in Local Intersection Collision

Police report a Thursday 3:40 p.m. collision at South Second and West Madison. Stanley Dale Rathmell of Washington stopped on South Second and was rear ended by Cletha C Schroeder of Rockford Ir. Rathmell's car damage listed at 450 dollars and Schroeder's car at 250 dollars.

South Second West Madison Streets Stanley Dale Rathmell Washington Cletha C. Schroeder Rockford Rathmell

Local eye surgery and church notices in Iowa and Burlington

Ruth Bell underwent eye surgery at University Hospital Iowa City and rests in room W 237. A large group from Presbyterian churches in Marion Avenue Unit attended Presbyterial sessions in Burlington with leadership appointments named. The Jarvis family returned from California after their son Taylor wed Claudia Boring in Oakland with a reception at Villa Peluso. Mrs. Harold Lamb and daughter visit in Tampa, Fla. West Chester WRC to screen cancer films on Monday April 25 at 9 am with cookies and coffee. Mrs. Roger Chapman attended a three day meeting in Duluth as credential reporting committee member and state educational director.

Ruth Bell University Hospital Iowa City Marion Avenue Carl W. Jarvis Noel San Francisco Calif Taylor S. Jarvis Claudia First Presbyterian Church Oakland Villa Peluso Jarvises Jon C. Jarvis Belmont, Calif M.E. Pollitt Phoenix Roger Chapman Duluth Minn Associated Credit Bureaus of America

James R. McNeese Dies in Britt Iowa at 84

James R. McNeese 84, of Britt formerly Washington died April 21 at his home after a short illness. Funeral is Monday in Britt. He was born in Washington County and married Lillie O. Robertson at Grace Hill June 10, 1903. Survived by wife, daughter Ethelwyn Kleese of Washington, Ila Miller of Columbus Junction, Lucille Ames of Sheffield, Royal J. McNeese of Britt, and granddaughter Betty Senne of Woden.

James R. McNeese Britt Washington Mr. McNeese Washington County Lillie O. Robertson Grace Hill Isaac Ethelwyn) Kleese Joe Ila) Miller Columbus Junction Lloyd Lucille) Ames

Kiwanis Hear About YMCA Swim Program From Speakers

Marion McAvoy and Milo Steele Jr addressed Washing ton Kiwanis members this week. They described the YMCA swim team and a season with sixty one boys. Rev. Bill Arnold introduced the speakers. Guests included five out of town visitors and Dave Siefkas from the high school. Lt Gov. Robert P. Robinson spoke briefly about the International Kiwanis convention to be held in Portland Oregon.

Marion McAvoy Milo Steele Jr Washington Kiwanis Club YMCA Bill Arnold Dave Siefkas Robert P. Robinson Portland Ore

Red Cross service meetings held in Washington County

Winnie Belter, executive secretary of the Washington County Red Cross chapter, attended two home service meetings this week. At the Elks Club in Maschine field director Ralph Heiberg of Des Moines led a veterans claims discussion, and at the Rock Island Arsenal NCO club a seminar on service to military families was conducted under SMF regional director Jim Kurtz. Speakers included Lt Commander Jack Rothbart, Ira Hanes, Capt. D W Miller, and Sgt. Robert Bayless addressing invitational orders, military pay, casualty information, and inductee problems.

Winnie Belter Washinton County Red Cross Elks Club Maschine American Red Cross Ralph Heiberg Des Moines NCO Club Rock Island Arsenal Jim Kurtz SMF Jack Rothbart U.S. Navy Ira Hanes U.S. Army D.W. Miller Marine Corps Robert Bayless Air Force

Iowa Southern Utilities declares dividends in 1966

At the April board meeting Iowa Southern Utilities Company declared dividends of 35 five eighths cents per share on the 4 34 per cent series cumulative preferred stock and 29 cents per share on the common stock. Dividends payable June 1, 1966 to stockholders of record at close of business May 13, 1966.

Lowa Southern Utilities Company

Farm Analysis Meeting On 1965 Outlook For Washington County

A meeting at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Wednesday April 27 at 8:00 p.m. will cover the Farm Crop and Livestock Outlook based on 1965 farm records. Charles Mogget will discuss significant factors and 1966 applications, with emphasis on record systems to analyze strong and weak areas and boost profits. Open to Washington County farmers and interested agribusinesses.

Jim Frier Charles Mogget Washington County Fairgrounds Frier Mogged Frier _ said Washington County

Cindy Chamberlin Chairs Carrie Stanley Hall Social Board

Cindy Chamberlin, a UI sophomore, serves as social board chairman of Carrie Stanley Hall, the campus women’s dormitory opened in January. The student government duties fall to dormitory officers. Cindy is the daughter of Mrs. Virginia Chamberlin. Mr and Mrs Earl Eldridge of Indianola have returned home after a visit with Mrs. Rose Reid.

Cindy Chamberlin University of Iowa Carrie Stanley Cindy Virginia Chamberlin Earl Eldridge Indianola Rose Reid

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