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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1969
Page
2
Kent Stout of the Franklin Subs has been chosen to represent Washington County in the Boys 4 H educational presentation competition at the Boys State Fair. Nancy Tangold Extension Aide notes Kent presented Livestock or Not the Pros and cons of animal farming.
C G Lloyd Advance Ross Corporation’s new director of operations toured the Washington Iowa plant on July 29. He praised local staff and the plant’s reputation for quality production and good working conditions, noting future potential for the company.
The Crimsonaires Ladies Trio of Friends Bible College Haviland Kansas will perform at Richland Friends Church on August 5 at 8 p m. This concert is part of a two month tour reaching ten states and one foreign country. The trio combines inspirational and worshipful songs with testimonies.
Boy Scouts depart Friday by train from Fort Madison for a two week hike at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. About 75 miles with 50 pound packs. Base camps offer geology riflery astronomy forestry gold mining and ranger training. leaders include Lou Pailloitet and Jim Connelly. Scouts from Washington Troop 242 and Troop 237 Iowa City plus Jeff Larson from Hortonville Wisconsin join the trip.
Robert Thompson of Goodwill Industries of Southeast Iowa outlines plans for the Iowa City Charity Quarterhorse Show to raise funds for the handicapped work program. A Quarter Horse Queen Contest will crown a winner from Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Amana events, who will go on to the National Queen Contest in Ohio.
Peggy Priebe daughter of Glenn and Mrs Priebe Farmington wed Kenneth Thomas son of Haydn and Mrs Thomas Crawfordsville in First Baptist Church Farmington. Officiant Rev Cochran organist Mrs Cochran and vocalist Mrs St Clair provided music. The couple will reside in Donnellson after a Colorado wedding trip.
About 70 people watched the 4 H Dog Project finals at Washington County Fair grounds Friday evening. Robert Murphy of Iowa City judged sub novice and novice classes, with ribbons awarded based on obedience scores. Sub novice winners were Carol Porter blue Paula Shaffer red Tommy Colthurst blue Carl Knupp blue Owen Ganon red. Novice winners were Jeff Boshart blue Bernice Reed red Bob Witthoft blue. Trophy awards by Julia's Farm Kennels will be presented Wednesday after the Livestock parade. Champion ribbons depend on obedience scores, records, and participation. top showman award went to Richard Knapp and the booby prize to Mrs. George Colthurst. Carol Porter demonstrated, and mothers provided refreshments after the show.
The Washington County Cancer Crusade, chaired by Mrs. Joe Knotek, donated the autobiography Why Me by William Grangen to Washington Public Library. Grangen, a familiar figure in theatre and media, recounts his cancer battle. Only three copies were received by the county.
Leon Beatty Post of the American Legion will meet at the Legion Hall Tuesday August 5 at 8 p.m. A brief report of the state convention and a review of the Washington County Legion sponsored baseball program will be given. The post may host the first district oratorical contest this year. Members urged to attend and 1970 dues are payable.
The sixth annual meeting was held July 30 at Burlington Bank and Trust Community Room. President Jackie Galloway presided as area supervisors from Des Moines, Lee, Louisa, Henry, and Washington counties reported. Louise Anderson announced 32,165 hours of service to 368 families in 1968-1969 with 31 new aides, totaling 75 in five counties. Dr. James Speers spoke on health developments at federal, state, and local levels. Officers and board members were elected including President Howard Clark Jr and others from Burlington, Wapello, Washington, Brighton, Fort Madison, Keokuk.
Samantha the sparrow nicknamed Sammi lives with Mrs. Lois Eckhardt on a Wellman area farm. Hatched May 1966 and brought inside in June, she sings to stereo high notes, dislikes red, and cuddles with her owner while reading. She sleeps in a sock bed, plays with a toy ball, and avoids recording devices.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Wittrig of Washington will observe their 40th wedding anniversary Monday August 4 They have spent their entire married life in Washington and are the parents of one daughter Mary Jo Wittrig Mr Wittrig was a Washington merchant for many years before retirement after selling his shoe business on the east side of the square
Mrs Charles Rademaker hosted a recital for her piano students Thursday afternoon at their home. Performers included Lisa Wood Janene Stout Debbie Wood Mark Stout Tim Klopfenstein Sherie Leichty George Pfeifer Shari Stout Jennie Bartmann and Cheryl Pfeifer with light refreshments served during the social hour.
Mrs. Stanley Mouser and Mrs. Robert Cave hosted a prenuptial party at the church with twenty members present. A miscellaneous shower for bride-elect Barbara Beranek of Jack Lane followed a business meeting and prayers for missionaries.
The Tops Club will not meet on August 5 or August 12 due to a Beauty Pageant at the Fair and the Y being closed. Members are asked to weigh in in the VW room on August 5 afternoon. Meetings resume August 19.
The Rev and Mrs Dodder of Creston and their daughters visited Rev Dodders mother Mrs J F Larson and Mr Larson and with the Daryl Dodder family over the weekend. Homer Moriarity from Freeport IL is a patient in Veterans Hospital Iowa City in 4 East awaiting greetings from friends. Mrs Orville Griggs of West Chester was listed as Norton survivors, sister of Milton Norton, who died Thursday. Helen Sedrel honored before leaving for Eastern Iowa teaching duties with dinner at Prairie Home and a gathering at Mr and Mrs Leonard Brinning.
The California Constitution, containing about 75,000 words, stands as the world’s third longest in length after Louisiana and India. The landmark document governs state law, rights, and governance.
Social calendar lists reunion and club gatherings for Sunday Davison and Swift reunions, YWCA weigh-in, VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club, Couples Two Ball at Country Club, and a no meeting Tops Club due to Fair. Reservations requested for several events by Monday evening.
Dale Ray Cavin of route three Washington was charged with failure to stop in the assured clear distance ahead after his station wagon hit the rear of a semi truck driven by Howard Ward Ransford of Eddyville at the Hy Vee parking lot entrance on West Madison Street. Cavin's vehicle sustained about 400 dollars in damage. the truck had none.
Yesterday the record lists Mrs. Charles Crone of Washington undergoing surgical care and Mrs. Norbert Norris of Ainsworth receiving medical treatment along with Robert Wead of Washington. Dismissed yesterday were Howard Been blossom of Ainsworth and today include Mrs. Bessie Bell of Keota Miss Barbara Lins of Washington Mrs. Gary McCurdy of Washington Sam Patterson of Crawfordsville Mrs. Gene Zeck and daughter of Keota and Mrs. Margaret Skipton of Washington.
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