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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1966
Page
2
Washington residents plan to treat elm trees with Bidrin must act now. The city clerk's office handles orders and billing for Mauget company treatment this year, with no city cost. City crews will not treat trees on city property and sanitation guidance will be followed. Orders must be placed before week’s end.
Jim Houstman Washington High School distributive education coordinator is selected for a pilot training project at the University of Minnesota from June 13 to July 22. The program offers nine graduate credits and focuses on improving instruction guiding distribution new curriculum materials and professional growth in marketing.
Karl and Everett Jones have leased the Texaco Service Station on South Second Avenue in Washington and announce plans for a grand opening. An Evening Journal ad details a full line of motorist services with emphasis on service. Grand opening run Thursday through Saturday this week.
Cotton sheets and jerseys feature prominently among the latest sportswear items. The collection includes knits and wools for Bermudas and Jamaicas, with denim blue pieces highlighted as versatile athletic attire.
Funeral services for James Robertson McNeese were held at the Evangelical Free church in Britt Iowa with burial in the local cemetery. Born May 19 1882 he was the son of Samuel and Eliza Reed McNeese. He died April 21 1966 at his son Royal s home at age 83. He married Lillie Robertson June 10 1903 and survived by three daughters two sisters 24 grandchildren 63 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He farmed in Washington and Jefferson counties before moving to Britt in 1946 and was a member of the Evangelical Free church.
The Washington Community School District will hold the annual kindergarten roundup on May 3 4 and 5 at 1 30 p m. Eligible parents should bring their child to Stewart school Brighton or Lincoln on the prescribed dates. Children must be five before September 1 and birth certificates are required at registration.
The Junior High Girls of Prairie Flower School will stage a style show in the school gym Thursday at 1:30 pm. Directed by Mrs. Bernice Nickell and Mrs. Alan Bergstrom, the program features folk and square dances by rooms and a rhythm band from the primary room. An invitation to attend is extended.
Masons Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M will perform second degree work Friday at 8 p.m. All members are welcome to attend.
The Spurgeon Store force joined manager and wife at Captain's Table dinner to celebrate hosiery sales. Lloyd Moothart and wife mark their 55th anniversary. Ruth Ann Wulf and Lyle Stacy wed at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Milan K. Thompson officiating. Guests came from many cities. Julie Hobbs and Clareen Arnold earned nursing caps at St. Paul’s in Cedar Rapids. Linda Pence named newsletter editor for University of Iowa Phi Upsilon Omicron 1966-67. Regal Robertson and relatives attended James McNeese funeral in Britt. John Welk family moved to 1450 Keith Drive NE Cedar Rapids. Della Little to celebrate 78th birthday Thursday.
Highland pupils competed in a large group music contest at Montequina earning Division II ratings and performed a concert for students. In track, Highland placed second at Pekin with 74 points, led by Cheryl Jennings high jump and Marilyn Kron 440 yd and Janet Eckrich 880 yd. PTA and student events were scheduled with class officers elected for 1966 67.
KCII announced it will join over 3,000 U S radio stations in observing National Radio Month May 1 31. The month-long event highlights radio services with a theme Radio America's Sound Habit. Roy A Hodges KCII General Manager praised radio's contemporary appeal, ubiquity, and varied programming.
An Iowa State University extension entomologist warns the western corn rootworm will be a major problem again this year when corn follows corn. Harold Gunderson notes the insect is resistant to aldrin and heptachlor and advises row applications of Diazinon, DySyston, parathion, or Thimet at 1 lb per acre on 40-inch rows. These organophosphorus insecticides require careful handling.
The Cub Scout Pack 243 holds its monthly meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m at the VFW Hall. Awards will be presented and summer plans reviewed. Boys aged 8 to 10 and their parents are welcome to visit and join. Several dens have openings.
Pioneer trading posts along the Old Oregon and Mormon trails once sold oranges for 1 dollar each. Freight rates then were so high the seller netted less profit than a modern orange sold for a dime.
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