Local families honor Army officer and celebrate birthdays
Douglas L. Cox was honored at a cooperative family dinner before leaving for army duty at Ft. Bliss Texas. Others at the Legion of Leaders Banquet in Peoria were honored for outstanding sales. Mrs Mae McCreedy, who died, was remembered at her granddaughter's funeral. Several birthday celebrations occurred including Mrs Della Little turning 80 and Tom Davis birthday dinner hosted by Hugh Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas L. Cox
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Dean Cox
Walter Anderson
Ray Cox
Bob Anderson
Connie Stapp
Terry Cox
Truman Hysell
Ray Carter
Legion of Leaders
Chevrolet Motor Division
Pere Marquette
Peoria
Illinois
Hysell
Carter
Tom Davis
Hugh Morris
Davis
Robert Roberts
Victor
Grace Stone
George Lord
Mr. Lord
Squire News No 42 Ad Advice And Mother's Day Fashion
A humorous Squire page blends mock medical drollery with wardrobe tips. A psychiatrist anecdote ends with a mother choosing to indulge a son while stressing Father’s Day fashion role and the notion of dads as stylish accessories. The piece nudges readers about Mother's Day and the lighthearted buyer vibe of the Squire Shoppe.
Twilight league readying for golfers and fashion tips
In a lively page spread showroom chatter features remarks on golf attire by Manhattan and Van Heusen shirts and Farah shorts, a playful exchange about matching a husband's hair, a note on Washington stamps redeemable for cash or merchandise, and a courtroom aside about Joshua and the moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
van Heusen
Farah
Higgins
Lee
Large turnout for Mid-Prairie one act plays
Nearly 100 Mid-Prairie High School students auditioned for the annual one act plays, the largest turnout in years. Sophomore cast includes Charles Miksch and Cindy Ulin among others for It's Cold in Them That Hills. Junior cast for So the Jury Was Hung features George Yoder and Linda Plank. Senior co-directors Dan Clark and Bill Niffinegger await final cast selections for Ransome of Red Chief. The three plays will unite as An Evening of One Acts on Tuesday May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid - Prairie High School
Pat Gingerich
Sonja Boyd, Jr
Dan Clark
Bill Niffmnegger
Charles Miksch
Cindy Ulin
Beverly Greiner
Linda Potsander
Cindy Statler
Bonnie Yoder
Cherie Beckmen
Margaret Huber
Pat Tadlock
John Sattler
Chris Statler
Rusty Patterson
George Yoder
Eric Shaver
Linda Plank
Joyce Geyer
Sue Kinsinger
Claudine Miller
Sheryl Thomas
Linda Houseal
Stephanie Edmundson
Pam Goschke
Sandy Grout
Connie Goodlander
Mary Leitsinger
Karen Allen
Rita Wright
Shirleen Statler
Bill Niffinegger
Ransome
John W. Greiner Dies at 86 in Washington County
John W. Greiner 86 of 621 West Second Street Washington died Monday April 29 1968 at Washington County Hospital after Illness since March 8 He was a retired farmer who worked a Keota area farm 56 years before moving to Washington in 1963 Funeral will be Wednesday at 10 am at St James Catholic Church Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Rosary tonight 730 pm at Sherman Eden Funeral Home Born March 8 1882 in Keokuk County he married Mary A Lahr November 24 1908 She died March 29 1964 Surviving Cyril Keota daughter Helen Peiffer Washington Orina Chalupa Richland 20 grandchildren 1 2 3 great grandchildren one brother Will J Greiner He was preceded in death by two sons and three infant children one sister and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Greiner
West Second Street
Washington
Washington County Hospital
Mr. Greiner
Keota
St. James Catholic
Edward F. Collins
Elm Grove Cemetery
Sherman - Eden
Keokuk County
Fredrick
Clara Norton Greiner
Clear Creek Township
Mary A. la
Washington High Band Heads Out On Day Tour
Washington High School band members depart for a day tour with two concerts at Eddyville and the Veterans Hospital in Knoxville. Director Alan Bergstrom has arranged a program featuring the concert and stage bands at both sites. After performances the group enjoys some free time in Des Moines before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Eddyville
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Alan Bergstrom
Des Moines
Birth Defects Center gains March of Dimes support
The Birth Defects Center established at University Hospitals in 1963 receives backing from county chapters of the National Foundation March of Dimes. Director Robert R. Ross highlights its value to Washington County residents due to proximity. The center funds itself via donations and patient fees, offering outpatient care, hospitalization, home services, and community follow-up for children with birth defects. Patients aged birth to 16, up to 21 in University Hospital School, and beyond in other departments are served from Iowa and nearby states. Inquiries go to Director University Hospital School, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52240.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospitals
The
National Foundation — March of Dimes
March of Dimes
Washington County
Robert R. Ross
Birth Defects Center
University Hospital School
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa
Lester Weenike Dies Unexpectedly At Farm In Brighton
Lester Weenike of Rural Route 2 Fairfield died Monday after illness at Leonard Smith farm en route to hospital. Funeral services pending at Gould Funeral Home Brighton. Born March 12 1917 in Jefferson County to Frederick and Nellie Kirk. WWII veteran, American Legion member, married Gertrude Kurtz April 17 1937 who died March 22 1966. Survived by brother Glenn of Fargo and sister Mrs Nora Nita Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Lester Weenike
Fairfield
Leonard Smith
Mr. Weenike
Jefferson County
Frederick and
Nellie Kirk
Lockridge
American Legion
Gertrude Kurtz
Glenn
Fargo, N. D
Nora Nita
Newton
Rites at Kalona for George W. Beck 90
Kalona remembers George W. Beck 90 who died Monday night in University Hospitals Iowa City after a stay since March 17. Born January 25, 1878, he lived his life in Kalona and belonged to United Baptist and Christian churches as well as IOOF and Rebekah lodges. Survived by a niece Ardith Phelps of California, his funeral is set for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Peterseim chapel with Rev. John Woodin officiating. Burial will follow at Sharon Hill Cemetery. he previously resided at Pleasantview Home before hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
George W. Beck
University Hospitals
Iowa City
D. H
Mary Beck
United Baptist and Christian Church
10 OF
Rebekah
Ardith Phelps
California
Peterseim
John Woodin
Sharon Hill Cemetery
Beck
Pleasantview
Prizes Awarded in Pinochle Marathon at YMCA Event
Participants in the annual Y's Mens pinochle marathon gathered at the YMCA to conclude the event Monday evening. Winners were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Blankenhorn with 14 680 points, followed by Mr. and Mrs. George Horn with 13 910 and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Klopfenstein with 9 950. Special prizes went to Tonyn Davies for three double pinochles, Louis Larsen for two double pinochles, and Dean Zachs plus Leo Beauchamp for ten sequences. High score prizes were also awarded to Marion Augustine, William Wulf, Ed Blattner, Charles Kennedy, George Horn, Clyde Crile, and Richard Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Floyd Blankenhorn
George Horn
Harold Klopfenstein
Tonyn Davies
Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted This Week
On the record hospital admissions yesterday include Mrs Ada Schantz of Washington medical, Fred Leppert of Rubio medical, and Harry Baker of Columbus Junction medical. Today sees Miss Joan Knott of Washington surgical, discharge noted for today, with Howard Sayre of Washington and Mrs Marie Seiler of Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Schantz
Washington
Fred Leppert
Rubio
Harry Baker
Columbus Junction
Joan Knott
Surgical
Howard Sayre
Marie Seiler
Jim Stewart Admitted After Hip Injury
Jim Stewart is a patient at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City receiving treatment for a fractured hip after a fall days ago. He is progressing well and getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Stewart
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Cancer Crusade aids research fundraising drive described
The April Cancer Control Month drive supports American Cancer Society programs. Iowa retains 60 percent for local budgeting, 25 percent funds national research, and 15 percent funds national programming and fellowships. Legacy gifts totaled $87,910 in 1966 67. Local crusaders and chairs from Brigh ton Wayland Ainsworth Kalona are listed, with requests to complete calls and contributions to Mrs. Joe Knotek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Iowa
Friends of the Society
Eugene Engle
Brighton
Howard Mangold
Glen Ladehoff
Robert Miksch
Meeker Hess
Orville Griggs
Keith McClelland
James Waterhouse
Gerald Feitz
Milton Ross
Terry Grenner
Dennis Miller
Engle
Rhua L. Davison
Rt. 2
Wayland
South Marion Township
Edward Schantz
Arthur Boshart
Victor Miller
James Fort
W.D. Roberts
Ainsworth
Sheenie Buck
Richard Bean
Gary Stewart
Milo Arthur
Dale Buck
Don Edwards
Joe Knotek
Rt. 3
Washington
Cancer Crusade
Kalona
Masson and Crone Rites Conducted at Elm Grove Cemetery
Funeral services for George F. Masson Sr. and Victor Crone were held on Saturday with Rev. Vernon Elgin and Rev. Fred Blick respectively officiating. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers and honor guards, including M. L. Whitaker and Harvey Davis, participated in the graveside rites and military honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hazen Leonardy
George Baker
Stanley Chabal
Harold Jarvis
Ray Palmer
Jesse Radda
Catholic Daughters Plan Breakfast Sunday
The local Catholic Daughters unit will meet for a breakfast after the 8 30 mass this Sunday May 5 at Captain's Table. Reservations should be made by Friday May 3 with Mrs Clem Dold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters
Clem Dold
4 H Photo Classes Set For Saturday
The second 4 H Photography project session will be held Saturday May 4 at the county Extension Office. The beginning group meets at 9 a.m. and the advanced group at 10 30 a.m. Mrs Richard Fisher will conduct the classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Extension Office
Richard Fisher
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Della Little
Mrs. Little
Sunnyhaven Rest Home
Guy Stuckman
Frances Miller
Gordon McCreedy
Philip McCreedy
Denver
Colorado
M. L. McCreedy
Mae McCreedy
Minnie Statler
Prairie Home
Merle Statler
Merle Stone
Wichita
Kansas
Roy Sowash
Hazel Rapp
Joe Rich
Dale Statler
Mrs. Thomas
E. Jones
Crawfordsville
Cate
Vee
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Squire
Mamma
Father
Mom
Vol
Pete Boshart
Dick Giardino
Joshua
Squire Shoppe
Evening Journal
General Motors
Frigidaire
North Marion
Craig Paul
Ralph Jones
Jones
Bedford
WHS
All Sports
Helen Gilbert
Gould Funeral Home
Wolf's Flower Shop
Permalux Mastercraft
La-Z-Boy
Sealy Murphy Miller Powell Furniture
Wellman, Iowa
Benxfranklin
North Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Shoe Fit Company
Emitet Color TV
Eakins
Zenith
Exch
House of Service
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