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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1967

Page

4

Crawfordsville Boys State picks for Schantz winners

Mitchell Post American Legion selects Galen Howsare and Robert Wells as representatives for American Legion Boys State June 4 to 10 at Camp Dodge. Howsare, a WACO High junior, active in choir, staff roles, French and Camera clubs, speech, Future Teachers, NHS, wrestling and baseball. 4-H leader. Wells, also a WACO junior, participates in track, football manager, Letterman's Club, president of Crooked Creek Cyclones, active in Union Youth Group. Alternates: Roger Sommer and Larry Jones.

Camp Dodge Galen Howsare Raymond Howsare Waco High School Future Teachers Association National Honor Society Robert Wells Charles Wells Bob Letterman's Club Crooked Creek Cyclones Crawfordsville Roger Sommer Everette Sommer Larry Jones Tom Jones

Local moves and family news from the community

The Roger Eichelbergers will move Saturday to 501 South Avenue D from 1002 South Avenue B. William Drayfahl returns home from Mercy Hospital Iowa City after back surgery. Robert Mayer, a navy hospital corpsman, will leave Morocco May 5 for ten days at home before six weeks of training at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Mrs. Richard Faul 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.

Roger Eichelbergers South Avenue D South Avenue B William Drayfahl Mercy Hospital Iowa City Victor Mayer Robert Morocco Navy Camp Lejeune N. C Richard Faul 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 with guests State President Darrell Donnelly and State Vice President Ray McCormick. Women served pancakes sausage and eggs. Harmony Four Quartet entertained.

Bob Nicola Men's Brotherhood First Baptist Church Werner Lowry Larry DeLong Richard Weeks Richard Peterson Darrell Donnelly Ray McCormick

Farm Bureau to Open Headquarters Sunday

Washington County Farm Bureau officials invite the public to an open house at the new headquarters west of Washington at highways 92 and 1. The event runs 2 to 4 30 p m Sunday with tours and refreshments. The building houses Farm Bureau offices and affiliates including Farm Bureau Insurance and Farm Services.

Washington County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Washington Farm Bureau Insurance Farm Services Interstate Livestock Producers Evening Journal

Speedway action to start Saturday at Indianapolis

The Memorial Day 500 mile race opens Saturday with practice as Harlan Fengler pronounces the track ready. A record 90 cars expected on the 21 2 mile oval for the biggest purse in speedway history, over 700000 dollars. Foreign stars include Jimmy Clark Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart. American leaders are A J Foyt Parnelli Jones and Mario Andretti.

Indianapolis UPI Scotland Jimmy Clark Britain Graham Hill Jackie Stewart

Warning on transient salesmen in Washington

Washington Chamber of Commerce warns residents about transient door to door salesmen as activity rises. Most are from reputable firms but some use questionable tactics to induce sales. Citizens urged to verify product delivery and company existence and to prefer local retailers for purchases.

Washington Washington Chamber of Commerce Chamber Chamber of Commerce

Patriotic Groups Meet Tonight for Memorial Day Plans

Representatives from local patriotic organizations are called to gather at 8 o clock this evening in the Legion rooms at city hall. Donnie Myers commander of the Legion post convened the meeting to start planning the annual Memorial Day observance in Washington.

Legion Rooms City Hall Donnie Myers Legion Post Washington

Honor Banquet Set For May 9 At Captain's Table

The local Kiwanis club will honor 36 Washington High School seniors with a B average at the annual Honor Banquet on May 9 at 6 30 p.m. at the Captain's Table. Badges will be presented, and Dr Theodore Kahn of Iowa Wesleyan University will speak, presenting an inspirational cross continental perspective. John Logan chairs the planning committee.

Kiwanis Club Washington High School Theodore Kahn School of Philosophy Iowa Wesleyan University Pakistan John Logan

Marines battle to summit at Hill 861 in Vietnam clash

A heavy four day fight near Hill 861, three miles from the DMZ, pits Marines against entrenched defenders amid tangled tunnels and bunkers. The hill's position blocks Communist supply routes from Laos, with repeated bombing and napalm attempts failing to dislodge the forces.

Saigon North Vietnam Hill 861 Dmz Laos

Club notes from Fleur de Lis and allied groups

Fleur de Lis Club met at Captain's Table for dessert luncheon with new member Gaylen Jarrard and speaker Sally Smith on Trends in Decorating. Other groups, Pansy Hill, LBC, and Fortnightly Club held birthdays, poetry readings, games, and talks, with care for World Service clothing and migrant workers.

Fleur de Lis Club Lawrence Whisler Truman Tuttle Gaylen Jarrard Sally Smith Extension Home Art Witthoff

Rotarians hear brief life histories at weekly meeting

Two Rotarians gave brief life histories during the weekly Rotary Club meeting at Captain's Table Thursday. Rev. Stratman and Rev. Milan Thompson spoke as the day’s guests. The club reminded members of the Ladies Night program set for May 12 at the YMCA and noted there would be no regular Thursday meeting due to the event on Friday.

Creative Living Leon Hillman William Westphal Robert Brinning Harold Ganon Carlton Mangold John Owen Stratman Milan Thompson YMCA Rotary

Golfers Breakfast Opens 1967 Season at Local Club

Men of the Washington Golf and Country Club are reminded of a Sunday breakfast and golf that will kick off the 1967 season on the local course. Golfers planning to attend should reserve immediately at the club house.

Washington Golf and Country Club

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday Morning

Evening Journal informs readers that Iowa residents and millions nationwide will shift to Daylight Saving Time. Clocks should be set forward before residents retire Saturday night. The change takes effect at 2 a.m. Sunday.

Evening Journal

Record of listed automotive and related entities

Oldsmobile sellers Edward Walter Greiner and Allen Lee Woods Volkswagen dealer entries include Wood’s Volkswagen and Macc Motor Co. Also present are Harris Honda motorcycle, Mathis Volkswagen, and assorted brands Ford Mercury and International trucks. Includes Maplecrest Turkey Farms and Lloyd LeFever.

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 in Iowa home

Mrs Gerald McGaffey was honored at a bon voyage party held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Robert Clark as a courtesy before her departure for England Saturday. Going away gifts were presented and a social time enjoyed. Attending were Mrs Roy Moriarty Mrs Alfred Make Mrs John Killian Mrs Charles Berdo Mrs Joan Simpson Atmore and Mrs David Flynn and children. Mr and Mrs McGaffey will visit England for a month with relatives.

Pansy Hill Club Harold Beenblossom L. B. Eicher Robert Ross Lloyd Neiswanger Charlies Hotle Roy Kephart Walter Bruty E. L. Rouse Bill Jones Stanley Chabal Gerald McGaffey Robert Clark England 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 Washington County Clerk of Courts office Hilbert Chris Daniel of Council Bluffs and Alice Beth Clark also of Council Bluffs. Washington County Auditor reminds residents May 1 is deadline for dog licenses with a $1 penalty after that date.

Washington County Clerk of Courts Hilbert Chris Daniel Council Bluffs Alice Beth Clark

Rainbow Girls Plan May Basket Meeting and Cedar Rapids Trip

Rainbow Girls remind members to assemble at the Masonic Temple at 2 p.m. on Saturday April 22 to make May baskets for shut ins. Those attending Grand Assembly June 25 to 28 in Cedar Rapids should bring their admission fee by the May 1 Rainbow meeting.

Masonic Temple Grand Assembly Cedar Rapids

Admitted Yesterday and Dismissed Today List

Admitted yesterday includes Mrs Alma Perry of Washington medical and Mrs Marie Seiler of Columbus Junction medical plus Mrs Clyde Courtney of Washington and Mrs Gary Romoser with son Keota dismissed today. Other names: Mrs Charles Leeper of Washington Mrs Edgar Wise of Brighton and Miss Lorri Carson of Ainsworth.

Alma Perry Washington Marie Seiler Columbus Junction Clyde Courtney Gary Romoser Keota Charles Leeper Edgar Wise Brighton Lorri Carson Ainsworth

You too will be a regular customer text

A promotional line promises continued service with an aim to spoil customers, suggesting a sales pitch. The wording targets potential patrons, implying ongoing customer relationship and favorable treatment.

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Galen Hows Wolf's Flower Shop Harmony Four Quartet Dwain Hirschy Dale Richenberger Harold Rixie Dutch Myers State Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Iowa Speedway Harlan Fengler A. J. Foyt Parnelli Jones Mario Andretti United States Auto Club China Logan Viet Fleur DE Lis Bethel Missionary Society Frank Wenger Erwin Wulf Dean Sandburg Wulf Ruth Gideon World Service Muscatine Pansy Hill LBC Club Charles Bartholow Don Wiley Bartholow Martin Whittaker Booster Club Boosters Club Wiley Golfers Ziehknturel Harper West Side Payne Dia Faith Baptist Church Washington Fairgrounds Prayer & Bible Study Baptist General Conference Oliver J. Parish Wag East Washington St General Telephone Gige
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