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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1967
Page
5
A lively note from Aunt Agatha praising a Y's Men's club spring comedy See How They Run and recounting a stormy week in Iowa. The writer wishes for dry days, notes Lake Darling State Park’s travel guide mention, and lists local courses for adults while debating lawn weed control as the season begins.
John Logan scored a hole in one at the local Country Club, while his brother Tom matched rising form with a par 35 as the high school varsity beat Fairfield. The Demons track team placed third at Ottumwa Relays winning three relays, and an all sports banquet hosted by the De Men's club featured Dick Schultz.
Weather hindered spring fieldwork as rain and high winds slowed plowing and erosion control. Orville Freeman visited Iowa State University to address about a thousand farmers on price slumps and agricultural policy with mixed reactions from speakers and attendees.
Hospital admitted Saturday Carroll Vorhies Lockridge medical Births yesterday Mr and Mrs James Howard Jr Muscatine a daughter Dismissed yesterday Donald Helfrich Brighton Today Dale Buck Ainsworth Mrs Orba Little Washington Yesterday Carolyn Shella barger Columbus Junction surgical John Lynn Brighton surgical Today Miss Rhonda Zehr Washington Today Charlie Welsh Washington medical Today Mrs James Howard and daughter Muscatine Yesterday Marion Sistern Brighton surgical Marcus McBeth Richland medical Today Carroll Vorhies Lockridge Carolyn Shellabarger Columbus Junction Baby boy Crawford Washington
Yesterday list includes Mrs. Frank Sanders of Washington under medical care. Today’s notices list Mrs. Mae McCreedy and Mrs. Frank Crone, both of Washington, under medical care.
Pam Proudfit elected state FBLA reporter at the convention. Washington High School delegates earned honors in sales, extemporaneous speaking, and vocabulary contests. Local figures attend YWCA coffee, family deaths, nursing ceremonies, and veterans outreach. Community guests visit Keota, Davenport, and Iowa City areas. tornado cleanup and hospital bingo events also reported.
Mrs Matt Mattes mother of John Mattes of Washington died Sunday in Iowa City after about three weeks illness. Mearl Munson of Wellman, brother of Mrs Maynard L Brown of Washington, died Monday night at Mercy Hospital after four days illness. Charles Munson 71 of Wellman died Tuesday morning at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Eugene Martin reports the death of his brother Thomas E. Martin in Colona Illinois. He was a former Washington resident and son of Mrs Maud Martin of the United Presbyterian Home in Washington. Cause given heart attack. KEOTA Earl Bell 86 of Cedar Rapids died suddenly Tuesday at St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Abbie Timmins of West Chester named Iowa Ayrshire Princess and will appear at the Ayrshire Breeders Association Grand National meeting and sale in Cedar Rapids April 20 to 22. Attendees from across the United States, with James W. Wolfe arriving from Boston to visit, and the Fred Andersen home hosting. Rita Koening of Washington also joins the Marycrest College production of The Madwoman of Chaillot on April 28 to 30.
Washington High School hosted the Ys Men’s annual home talent show See How They Run and drew an entertained crowd. John Logan of Washington scored a hole in one on No 5 at the Washington Golf and Country Club this week. The American Field Service drive in Waco raised 1602.18 dollars, with about 300 from the junior class. Fujisawa is the AFS student this year. Helen Hesseltine was reelected VFW Auxiliary president. Mrs. Sitler returned from Jensen Beach, Florida. Stewart PTA named Kenneth Kron president for the coming year. New officers include Kron president Booth VP Piper secretary and Sojka treasurer. Dorothy Babb will be honored at dinner marking 30 years with J C Penney. Gordon Gillesby is home after Mercy Hospital, Iowa City.
Washington High School golfers edged Fairfield Trojans 160 to 161 Thursday afternoon led by Tom Logan with a 35. Other strong scores came from Terry Cox 39, Mark Nemmers 42, Doug English 45, and Steve Eschweiler 48 as the Demons won 185 to 195 in the team match. Local notices and community updates follow.
William Kos of Washington Iowa died in Phoenix Arizona after a period of serious illness. Susanna Buch aged 90 died at her son Anton Buchs home in Clear Creek Township Keota Rural Route Two. She had resided there since her 1896 marriage and obituary notes the long residence in the same house.
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Washington High School track placed third at Ottumwa Relays with 53 points while Ottumwa led with 79. Washington Junior High beat Mid Prairie 68 to 19 at Case Field. Community notes include Welkona Turkeys Inc reorganizing with officers elected Lewis Belcher and Ray Marner, and various social visits, club meetings, and a Vietnam servicemen mail project.
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