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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1967

Page

2

Hearing aids sought for the crippled in Iowa drive

The Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Iowa is seeking used hearing aids. Donated devices are refurbished and allocated to those who cannot afford aid on a prescription basis, with cooperation from referral agencies. Send unused aids to P.O. Box 4002 Highland Park Station Des Moines Iowa 50333.

Easter Seal Society For Crippled Children and Adults of Iowa Easter Seal Society Easter Seal Society For Crippled Children and Adults of Iowa, Inc P. O Highland Park Station Des Moines

Bride-to-be Josephine Janecek feted at buffet

Josephine Janecek who will wed Donald Gibbs on September 3 was honored at a buffet bridge supper Monday evening at Mildred Davis home. Guests were members of their bridge club including Mae Janecek and Miriam Davis of Rock Island. A hostess gift was presented to the honoree.

Josephine Janecek Donald Gibbs Mildred Davis Bridge Club Mae Janecek Miriam Davis Rock Island

Washington High Band Concert on Central Park Bandstand

Washington High School band members who joined the summer program will perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday August 3 on the Central Park bandstand under Ronald Wise in place of Alan Bergstrom. The program features popular pieces and marches and the public is invited.

Washington High School Central Park Ronald Wise

Plan to attend 1812 dedication ceremonies

Plan to attend the dedication ceremony at the grave of John Clark Sr. Sunday August 6 meeting in Central Park at 1 15 p m Those attending urged to bring their own chairs The grave is in Union Two Cemetery Louisa County Clark was a War of 1812 veteran and the first white settler in Highland Township Washington County

John Clark Sr Central Park Mr. Clark Union Two Louisa County Highland Twp Washington County

Brian McConahay Dies Aboard USS For Listal

Brian Duaine McConahay, 22, reported missing after an explosion and fire aboard the USS For restal, has been confirmed dead. His parents, Mr and Mrs Hollis McConahay of Columbus Junction, were notified Tuesday by Lt Robert Green, Navy enlistment man from Burlington. The body will be returned to Columbus Junction for funeral and burial, plans remain indefinite.

Columbus Junction Hollis McConahay Brian Duaine McConahay Forrestal Robert Green Navy Burlington

Rain totals and warm weather return after brief shower

Washington recorded about .52 inches of rain in a brief shower around 5 a.m. today. The morning was warm and muggy, with little relief expected for the next two to three days.

Washington

Social calendar notices for early week events

All notices for this column must be in by 10 a m on the day of first publication. Each notice printed three days in advance. Tuesday Wash Away Tops Club 8 p m YWCA. Weigh in meeting only Shiloh Sunshine Sisters 7 p m Family picnic at Sunset Park. Wednesday Linger Longer Club 8 p m Ice cream social in Sunset Rosemary Club 2 p m Mrs Mary Crandall. Thursday HEO Club 2 p m Mrs Bruce Campbell St Paul Women Fellowship No meeting in August FOE Auxiliary 7 30 p m At hall DAR cabin open house 2 4 p m Sunset Park. Public invited. Fleur de Lis Club 8 p m Mrs Lloyd Marek. Home made ice cream social Friday Rebekah Lodge 8 p m IOOF Hall Lodge No 26 8 p m Masonic Temple Sunday Manning Reunion noon Picnic at Fairfield park.

YWCA Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Sunset Park Rosemary Club Mary Crandall HEO Club Bruce Campbell St. Paul FOE Hall Dar Cabin Fleur de Lis Club Lloyd Marek Rebekah Lodge Masonic Temple Manning Fairfield Park

Local residents update from Iowa City and beyond

Donna Van Winkle returned home from University Hospital Iowa City after skin grafts following a 1966 automobile crash. She plans to resume high school this fall as a senior. Glenn Mace recovered from surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Merle Statler and family spent weekend in Clinton with the Martin family. Roger Martin leaves for Des Moines to train in the Navy. brother Richard serves in the Air Force at Nellis AFB. Robert Johnson of rural Washington is at Mercy Hospital Iowa City for back therapy. Rev. David Neiswanger spent July here with his mother and will travel to Orchard Lake Mich. with Mrs Neiswanger in August. Dale Samuelson leaves for Vietnam duty. Mrs. Donald Lins remains at Mercy Hospital Iowa City for medical and therapy treatment. Tim Trotman has been admitted to Central College Pella.

Donna van Winkle Duane van Winkles University Hospital Iowa City Donna Glenn Mace Mercy Hospital Merle Statler Clinton Max Martin Roger Martin Des Moines San Diego Calif Navy Richard Air Force Nellis Afb Nev David Neiswanger Lloyd Neiswanger Colorado Orchard Lake Mich

John W Butterbaugh of Wellman Dies

John W Butterbaugh of Wellman died Tuesday evening at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after being taken there earlier in the day Funeral services will be Friday at 130 p m at Powell Funeral Home Wellman with burial in Wassonville Cemetery He was born November 5 1880 at Jowtown to Levi and Kathryn Hall Butterbaugh Married to Maude Whetstone who died in 1963 Survived by two sons Francis of Wellman Delmar of Oskaloosa a daughter Marilyn Wasson of Wellman a stepson Richard Chapman of Wellman 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his wife a son a daughter a brother and a sister.

Delmar Oskaloosa Leonard Marilyn) Wasson Wellman Richard Chapman

Births and hospital notices from Postville and area

Yesterday Mrs Gene Smith of Postville Iowa was admitted for medical reasons. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs El don Kopp of Karona. Dismissed today is Mrs Jack Fosdyck of Brighton.

Gene Smith Postville Eldon Kopp Karona Jack Fosdyck Brighton

Schwengel urges study on mail car cuts national

Rep. Fred Schwengel of Iowa asked the Post Office Department to consult non government efficiency experts on abandoning railway post office cars on seven Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe trains and two Chicago Burlington and Quincy routes. He co sponsors a resolution for a study of greater railroad mail use and seeks to hold further railway post office cuts until the investigation finishes.

Washington UPI Fred Schwengel Iowa Post Office Department Chicago Kansas City Schwengel

Minor intersection collision near Iowa Ave

Cars driven by Mrs Freda Bachman of Crawfordsville and Elmer Redd of Hennessey Oklahoma were involved in a minor crash at the Iowa Avenue and Madison Street intersection around noon Tuesday. Damage was estimated at 150 dollars by city police who said Bachman, traveling west, turned south into Redd’s path. Bachman was charged with failure to yield the right of way.

Freda Bachman Crawfordsville Elmer Redd Hennessey Okla Iowa Avenue Madison Street Bachman

Golden Age Club at YWCA Meets for Handwork and Games

Thirty one members gathered Monday at the YWCA for handwork by the Golden Age Club. Mrs Frank Gobble shared a birthday cake and Mrs Mella Pickens provided ice cream as they were honored with the birthday song. Next Monday a tour of the Proctor and Gamble plant at Iowa City is offered for those who wish to join Senior Citizens. others may attend the YW social afternoon.

Golden Age Club YWCA Frank Gobble Mella Pickens Proctor & Gamble Iowa City

Local fines for noise and speeding in peace court

Gary Scheeler of Brighton paid 15 dollars for excessive noise Frank Lee Patterson of Oskaloosa 10 dollars for speeding and Urban Roth of route 5 Mt Pleasant 14 dollars for speeding all appearing in the justice of the peace court. City police seek a 1956 turquoise and white Oldsmobile license 92 7030 stolen from in front of Kenneth Young residence Tuesday morning. Wayne New Jersey. About 12 percent of Americans have naturally red hair according to researchers for John H Breck Inc.

Gary Scheeler Brighton Frank Lee Patterson Oskaloosa Urban Roth Mt. Pleasant Justice of the Peace Court Kenneth Young Wayne, N.J UPI John H. Breck, Inc

Recording of Waco band at Iowa convention released

A special recording by the Waco Junior Band from the 40th Iowa Bandmasters Association convention May 25 is available for distribution. High fidelity records cost 4.75 dollars and may be ordered through the Olds high school office or the Wayland central office. each jacket lists players, titles, and a brief music department description.

Waco Iowa Bandmasters Association Wayland Olds

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