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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1969

Page

5

Stamp Collecting Albums Review for Beginners

A concise look at popular stamp albums and binders. WHITE ACE ALBUMS offer durable three ring binders with yearly supplements and attractive pages for country or topic collections. HARRIS STATESMAN and SENIOR STATESMAN suit new collectors with heavy pages and vinyl covers and yearly updates. SCOTT NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL albums suit varied aims from U S varieties to world coverage, with supplements. Minkus Specialized and ELBE Blank Albums provide customization, while SCOTT WORLD offers a low cost option for beginners. Choose based on scope, updaters, and mounting style.

Harris Statesman United States U. S United Nations Scott International Mineus

Waco Teachers Sign Contracts For Next Year

Ray and Bonnie Joecken will remain in their current Waco assignments after accepting board contracts. Susie Myers agrees to a Waco 6 12 girls PE and coaching role with summer softball and fall softball plans plus basketball and track. Chevyl Dahlquist to teach HS or Middle School English. Mrs. Dahlquist is a Waco graduate and Everett Davison’s daughter. Evelyn Garrett of Wayland offered lower elementary teaching position. Ralph Gibson, supt elect, toured district facilities and searched for housing with his wife in nearby areas.

Ray Bonnie Joecken Waco Susie Myers Kirksville Miss Myers Pekin High Chevyl Dahlquist Drake Dahlquist Everett Davison Evelyn Garrett Wayland Ralph Gibson Gibson Wapello Mediapolis

Suzanne Noonan joins Air Force Nurse Corps as Captain

Suzanne Noonan daughter of Mrs Mildred Noonan of Washington Iowa has been selected for appointment as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps in the grade of Captain. The oath was administered by Major Thomas Heide from Des Moines at the Iowa City office. She will remain local until June or July then attend a three week course at Air Force School of Aviation Medicine Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Texas. Noonan graduated from Washington High School and earned a nursing degree from the University of Iowa in February 1962. She has worked at the University and VA Hospitals since graduation.

Carol Suzanne Noonan Mildred Noonan Washington Iowa United States Air Force Nurse Corps Thomas Heide Det 702 Des Moines Iowa City Miss Noonan Air Force School of Aviation Medicine Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Texas Washington High School University of Iowa University

Navy Enrollment Delays Eliminated For Immediate Duty

The Navy announced immediate processing and active duty for enlistees. Young men who delayed enlistment due to long waits are urged to contact a Navy recruiter now for opportunities and early completion of their obligation.

Navy Chief of Naval Personnel

Tree Planting Request From Explorer Troop

A community member requests planting by Explorer Troop on their property. The fee is 2.50 dollars for the first tree and 2 dollars for each additional tree, subject to availability. Desired tree varieties include Little Leaf Linden, Green Ash, and Thornless Locust. address details provided.

Y Social Club April Meeting and Local Activities

Riverside April 21. The Y Social Club met with Mrs. Arthur Swenka for the April meeting. Guests included Rita Waldschmidt and Ronnie Strabala. High prize went to Mrs. Waldschmidt, low to Mrs. Libenguth, door prize to Mrs. Charles Strabala. May meeting with Mrs. Waldschmidt. Also KUB club gathering with Mrs. Albert Mellecker and guests. Future trips discussed. Tan games with prizes awarded to multiple members. Gary Curtis moved to Ainsworth. Michelle’s birthday noted.

Riverside The Y Social Club Arthur Swenka Rita Waldschmidt Ronnie Strabala Ab Banco Cletus Mellecker Linus Yeggy Rose Kron Merrit Yeggy Leo Jenn Dean Cole Leo Mellecker Walt Shebek Joe Jenn Stella Heitzman Gary Curtis Ainsworth Paul Stewart Curtis Lyda Rowe Wellman Bess Prehoda Colorado Springs Henry Kiene Washington

Scouts Post Signs on Hayes Timber Nature Trail

Boy Scout Troop 242 spent months evaluating the timber and identifying trees and shrubs to create a nature trail through Hayes Timber. They posted signs and plan to keep the trail clear, hoping to improve and extend it for classroom enjoyment and shared use.

Hayes Timber Trail Boy Scout Hayes Timber

Legion Auxiliary Meeting in Ainsworth Names Girl for Girls State

The American Legion Auxiliary in Ainsworth met at Town Hall with seven members. Vera Simpson led the business session. Sharon Gerot was chosen to represent the unit at Girls State at the University of Northern Iowa June 8 to 14, with Kaye Zachs as alternate. Foreign Relations chairwoman Willard McCracken reported on Malaysia. District Spring Conference is set for Burlington on May 25. Dues for next year were discussed and may be raised, to be voted on at the next meeting.

Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary of Vera Simpson Orie O’connor Sharon Gerot Girl’s State University of Northern Iowa Kaye Zachs Willard McCracken Malaysia

Fess Parker Plans Frontier Worlds Park in Kentucky

Parker, known as Daniel Boone on television, announces multi million dollar Frontier Worlds amusement park to be built near Florence in Boone County Kentucky modeled after California's Disneyland. The project promises a major regional entertainment complex with themed attractions and job opportunities.

Florence, Ky UPI Fess Parker Daniel Boone California Disneyland Boone County

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