Crawfordsville Names Two for Boys State
Crawfordsville two named for American Legion Boys State at Camp Dodge June 4 to 10. Galen Howsare and Robert Wells, both juniors at WACO High School, will train in state and local government. Alternates are Roger Sommer and Larry Jones.
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Schantz - Mitchell
American Legion
Crawfordsville
Galen Howsare
Robert Wells
American Legion Boys State
Camp Dodge
Raymond Howsare
Waco High School
Local moves and travels of area residents
The Roger Eichelbergers will move Saturday to 501 South Avenue D from 1002 South Avenue B. William Drayfahl is home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City after back surgery. Robert Mayer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mayer, will leave Morocco May 5 for a ten day home leave as a navy hospital corpsman before six weeks at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Mrs. Richard Paul attended the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs state convention in Des Moines with the vocal trio from Washington comprising Mrs. Herb Osincup, Mrs. Dwain Tschantz, and Mrs. Claire Keating. Mrs. Phil Weldin and Mrs. W. W. Nolin also attended.
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Roger Eichelbergers
South Avenue D
South Avenue B
William Drayfahl
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Victor Mayer
Robert
Morocco
Navy
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Richard Paul
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Des Moines
Washington
Herb Osincup
Dwain Tschantz
Claire Keating
Phil Weldin
W. W. Nolin
Baptist Men name officers Thursday
Bob Nicola elected president of the Men’s Brotherhood at First Baptist church. Werner Lowry named vice president, Larry DeLong secretary, Richard Weeks treasurer, Richard Peterson counselor. election held Thursday evening. Guests included state president Darrel Donnelly and state vice president Ray McCormick. Women served pancakes sausage and eggs. Harmony Four Quartet performed with Dwain Hirschy Dale Richenberger Harold Rixie and Dutch Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Nicola
Men's Brotherhood
First Baptist Church
Werner Lowry
Larry DeLong
Richard Weeks
Richard Peterson
Darrel Donnelly
Ray McCormick
Harmony Four Quartet
Dwain Hirschy
Dale Richenberger
Harold Rixie
Dutch Myers
Farm Bureau plans open house at new HQ west of town
Washington County Farm Bureau officials invite the public to tour the new headquarters located at highways 92 and 1 northwest of the city. Open house hours are 2 to 4 30 p m Sunday with refreshments. The building houses offices for Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Insurance, Farm Services, Interstate Livestock Producers and other affiliates.
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Washington County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Washington
Farm Bureau Insurance
Farm Services
Interstate Livestock Producers
Evening Journal
Memorial Day 500 Opens as Practice Begins in Indianapolis
The Memorial Day 500 festival of speed launches Saturday with practice for the 500 mile race. A 90 car field signals record traffic on the 2 1/2 mile oval. International stars Jimmy Clark, Graham Hill, and Jackie Stewart lead the foreign challenge, while A. J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, and Mario Andretti head the American lineup for racing’s richest purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
UPI
Scotland
Jimmy Clark
Britain
Graham Hill
Jackie Stewart
A. J. Foyt
Parnelli Jones
Mario Andretti
United States Auto Club
Warning on transient door-to-door salesmen in Washington
Washington Chamber of Commerce cautions residents about transient salesmen who may use questionable tactics. While most are from reputable firms, complaints of misrepresentation or non delivery are common. Residents should verify product delivery, confirm the company's existence, and prefer local retailers or professionals for purchases.
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Washington
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Truce Talks May 23 Amid Buddha Birth Celebration
Vietnam War brief notes a Viet cease-fire set for May 23 linked to Buddha’s birth while Saigon had offered a one day truce. Americans reluctantly agreed to pause bombing in North Vietnam during the interval as weather limited attacks to 48 missions. Marines press Hill 861 area amid stubborn tunnels and defenses, nearing the summit but held back after four days of fighting.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Hill 861
Dmz
Laos
Patriotic Groups Meet Tonight for Memorial Day Plans
Representatives from all local patriotic organizations should attend an 8 o clock meeting in the Legion rooms at city hall. Donnie Myers, commander of the Legion post, calls the gathering to start plans for the annual Memorial Day observance in Washington.
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Legion Rooms
City Hall
Donnie Myers
Legion Post
Washington
Kiwanis Honor Banquet for Washington Seniors Set
The Kiwanis club plans the annual Honor Banquet on May 9 at 6 30 p m at the Captain s Table to honor 36 Washington High School seniors with B average or better. Badges will be awarded and Dr Theodore Kahn of Iowa Wesleyan University will speak, with John Logan as banquet chair overseeing details.
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Kiwanis Club
Washington High School
Theodore Kahn
School of Philosophy
Iowa Wesleyan University
Pakistan
John Logan
Club activities and social events in local groups
Fifteen Fleur de Lis Club members met for a dessert luncheon at Captain's Table hosted by Mrs. Whisler and Mrs. Tuttle with new member Gaylen Jarrard. Miss Sally Smith spoke on decorating trends. Bethel Missionary Society met with devotions and a cloth donation plan for World Service and Muscatine migrants. Pansy Hill Club celebrated birthdays with a dinner hosted by Mrs. Beenblos som. LBC Club gathered at Bartholow home with flowers, poems, and games. Creative Living I met with Fortnightly Club members and guest speaker John Owen discussing tomorrow. May 4 FortNightly Breakfast at Captain's Table announced.
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Fleur de Lis Club
Lawrence Whisler
Truman Tuttle
Gaylen Jarrard
Sally Smith
Extension Home
Art Witthoff
Frank Wenger
Bethel Missionary Society
Erwin Wulf
Dean Sandburg
Wulf
Ruth Gideon
World Service
Muscatine
Charles Bartholow
Don Wiley
Bartholow
LBC Club
Martin Whittaker
D. O. Butler
Booster Club
Boosters Club
Wiley
Creative Living
Leon Hillman
William Westphal
Robert Brinning
Harold Gamon
Carlton Mangold
John Owen
Rotarians feature brief life histories by two speakers
Two Rotarians gave brief life histories as the program at the weekly club meeting held Thursday at noon in the Captain's Table. Rev. Stratman and Rev. Milan Thompson spoke, with a reminder of the ladies night program set for May 12 at the YMCA. No regular meeting Thursday due to the Friday event.
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Stratman
Milan Thompson
YMCA
Rotary
Golfers breakfast to kick off 1967 season
Men of Washington Golf and Country Club invite golfers to a Sunday breakfast and golf event to start the 1967 season on the local course. Reserv ations are requested immediately at the clubhouse.
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Washington Golf and Country Club
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday Morning
The Evening Journal notes that Iowa residents and millions of Americans will move clocks forward one hour as Daylight Saving Time starts this Sunday. Clocks should be set ahead before residents retire Saturday night. the change takes effect at 2 a.m. Sunday.
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Evening Journal
Record of Vehicle Dealerships and Brands
The list names Edward Walter Greiner Oldsmobile Allen Lee Woods Volkswagen Olin Earl Harris Honda motorcycle William M Mathis Volkswagen Russel or Elizabeth Jones Ford Payne Radio TV & Appliance Ford truck Maplecrest Turkey Farms International Truck Lloyd LeFever Mercury Macc Motor Co Ford.
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Edward Walter Greiner
Oldsmobile
Allen Lee Woods
Olin Earl Harris
Honda
William M Mathis
Volkswagon
Russel Or Elizabeth Jones
Ford Payne Radio
Ford Truck
Maplecrest Turkey Farms
International
Lloyd LeFever
Mercury
Macc Motor Co
Ford
Bon voyage party for Mrs McGaffey before England trip
Mrs. Gerald McGaffey was honored at a bon voyage party Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Robert Clark before her departure for England Saturday. Going away gifts were given and a social time enjoyed. Attendees included Mrs. Roy Moriarty, Mrs. Alfred Imke, Mrs. John Killian, Mrs. Charles Berdo, Mrs. Joan SimpsonAtmore, and Mrs. David Flynn and children. The McGaffeys will visit relatives in England for a month.
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Gerald McGaffey
Robert Clark
England
McGaffey
Roy Moriarty
Alfred Mke
John Killian
Charles Berdo
Joan Simpson - Atmore
David Flynn
Mrs. McGaffey
Marriage License Issued in Washington County
A marriage license was issued today in the Washington County Clerk of Courts office for Hilbert Chris Daniel of Council Bluffs and Alice Beth Clark of Council Bluffs. The Washington County Auditor reminded residents that May 1 is the deadline for dog licenses and a $1 penalty will be added to each license after May 1.
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Washington County
Clerk of Courts
Hilbert Chris Daniel
Council Bluffs
Alice Beth Clark
Rainbow Girls Plan May Basket Assembly and Assembly Fees
Rainbow Girls will assemble May baskets at the Masonic Temple at 2 p.m. Saturday April 29 to make gifts for shut ins. Members aiming for Grand Assembly June 25 to 28 in Cedar Rapids should bring their admission fee by the May 1 Rainbow meeting.
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Masonic Temple
Grand Assembly
Cedar Rapids
Admitted Yesterday and Dismissed Today Patients
Admitted yesterday include Mrs Alma Perry of Washington medical and Mrs Marie Seiler of Columbus Junction medical. Also admitted Mrs Clyde Courtney of Washington medical. Dismissed today are Mrs Gary Romoser and her son from Keota, Mrs Charles Leeper of Washington, Mrs Edgar Wise of Brighton, and Miss Lorri Carson of Ainsworth.
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Alma Perry
Washington
Marie Seiler
Columbus Junction
Clyde Courtney
Gary Romoser
Keota
Charles Leeper
Edgar Wise
Brighton
Lorri Carson
Ainsworth
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Future Teachers Association
National Honor Society
Charles Wells
Bob
Letterman's Club
Crooked Creek Cyclones
Roger Sommer
Everette Sommer
Larry Jones
Tom Jones
Galen Hows
Mom
Wolf's Flower Shop
State Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Iowa
Speedway
Harlan Fengler
Viet
China
Logan A Every
Fleur DE Lis
Pansy Hill
Pansy Hill Club
Harold Beenblossom
L. B. Eicher
Robert Ross
Lloyd Neiswanger
Charles Hotle
Roy Kephart
Walter Bruty
E. L. Rouse
Bill Jones
Stanley Chabal
Golfers
Lietoire
Admiral
Harper
Payne
Dial
Faith Baptist Church
Washington Fairgrounds
Baptist General Conference
Oliver J. Parish
Mee Kolois
Wag” Wagner
Wag
East
Washington St
General Telephone
Gtee Family of Companies
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