Iowa Toll Rises to 485 After Weekend Fatalities
A weekend of deadly crashes in Iowa left at least 17 dead, raising the state traffic toll to 485. Victims include Ruth Floden of Slater, 54, killed near Allerton, and Timonthy Kirk, 22, of Edina, Minnesota, in near Clarion. Several others from Iowa and nearby states died in crashes across Grundy Center, Galva, Anita, Des Moines, Humboldt, and surrounding areas, with multiple injuries reported and drivers from Missouri, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois involved.
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Iowa
Slater
Ruth Floden
Allerton
Polk
Plainfield
Grundy Center
Iowa 14
David Hiller
Verlyn Fink
Parkersburg
Fink
Betty Frieling
Jeane Ann Hoos
Galva
Cherokee County
Michael Newkirk
Alta
Storm Lake
Carol Lee Anderson
Independence
Donald John McAlpine
Rural
Rowan
Miss
Hal F. Wilson
Papillion
Neb
Indiana
August French
Whiting
Ind
Virginia C. Turner
Minneapolis
U.S. 218
la Porte City
Max Laverne Rader
Des Moines
Ted Laverne Rader
Murial
Gary Eugene Barnes
Sioux City
Barnes
Humboldt
U.S. 169
Lowa Highway Patrol
Charles Hamilton
Algona
Karne Sullenberger
William Hill
Dice H. Sullenberger
Dice Junior
Hamilton
Mary
Anne
John
Burlington Woman Dies at 72 After Skating-Rink Career
Fern E. Smith of Burlington died Saturday at age 72. She and her husband Clarence O. Smith once ran a skating rink in Washington and later moved to Burlington about 15 years ago. Funeral set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian Church in Albia. Survived by sons Donald E. Smith Washington, Robert Albia, Harold Burlington, Russell Burlington, and daughter Mrs Harold Virginia Schnicker Burlington.
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Fern E. Smith
Burlington
Clarence 0. Smith
Washington
Christian Church
Albia
Donald E. Smith
Robert
Harold and
Russell
Harold
Virginia) Schnicker
Collision at West Washington and South Avenue C
David Nathaniel Johnson and Ronald N. Hahn of Washington were drivers in a two car crash at the West Washington and South Avenue C intersection Saturday at 9 05 p m. Johnson was charged with failure to yield the right of way after pulling out from a stop sign into the other car. Estimated damage was 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Nathaniel Johnson
Ronald N. Hahn
Washington
West Washington
South Avenue C
Johnson
Charmonaires to sing at Washington County Fair
The Charmonaires will be featured performers at the Washington County Fair on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. They sing modern barbershop harmony and will present You Are There Hometown U.S.A. Roy Hodges is master of ceremonies. The group, about a year and a half old, includes Lavera Westphal Marlene Anderson Enid Twee ton Edonna Gamon Betty Oskin cup Dixie Harrington Millie Keating Jan Rossen Virginia Tschantz Sue Gets Elaine Oxenford and Kay Stewart.
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Charmonaires
Washington County
U.S.A
Roy Hodges
Charmenaires
Lavera Westphal
Marlene Anderson
Enid Tweeton
Edonna Gamon
Betty Osincup
Dixie Harrington
Millie Keating
Jan Rossen
Virginia Tschantz
Sue Gets
Elaine Oxenford
Kay Stewart
Rev and Mrs Randolph Leave Cedar Rapids for California
The Rev and Mrs Charles Randolph and family fly from Cedar Rapids to Crescent City California after an 18 day visit with Mrs Randolph's mother Mrs Ida McKune and her siblings. Mary Sommers relocates from 309 Washington to 40342 East Washington. Mr and Mrs R C Wood of Clinton Illinois visit their sister and her husband Frank Longwell. Mrs James Bruswitz and sons Craig and Doug of Bloomington Minnesota are expected for a few days with the Longwells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Randolph
Cedar Rapids
Crescent City
Calif
Randolph
Ida McKune
Harry McKune
R. C. Wood
Clinton, Ill
Mr. Wood
Frank Longwell
James Bruswitz
Craig
Doug
Bloomington
Minnesota
Frank Longwells
Family Reunion Day Proclaimed in Washington
Mayor L. C. Willits of Washington signs a proclamation urging residents to observe Sunday, August 11 as Family Reunion Day. The Kiwanis Clubs promote the event nationwide to strengthen family ties, calling the family the keystone of our nation. Families are urged to plan picnics reunions dinners and other activities to maintain contact and unity.
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L. C. Willits
Washington
Kiwanis Clubs
Kiwanis International
The
Freedoms Foundation
Valley Forge
Willits
Mrs Willis Eash Dies at 77 in Washington County
Viola Adele Weidlein Bash, 77, of 614 North Avenue D, died Sunday August 4 1968 at Washington County Hospital. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev Warren McFate. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial for cancer fund started in her memory. Surviving her husband Willis H Bash a daughter Marjorie Sorrell Kansas City two grandsons one granddaughter two great grandchildren one brother Guy Weidlein Wellman.
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Willis Eash
North Avenue D
Washington County Hospital
Sherman Eden
Warren McFate
Elm Grove Cemetery
Cancer Fund
George
Bertha Reader Weidlein
Wellman
Willis H. Bash
Washington
The
Methodist Church
Rebekah Lodge
Elite Club
WSCS
Marjorie Sorrell
Kansas City
Guy Weidlein
Death of Carol Forgey of Washington
Carol Forgey of 311 East Madison Street died today August 5 1968 at Washington County Hospital after five days illness. Funeral pending at Sherman Eden Funeral Home. A memorial for the First Baptist church is started in her memory. She was born in Reed Illinois daughter of Asa E and Gertrude Wright Forgey reared in Washington attended University of Northern Iowa and University of Iowa class of 1940. She was active in the Baptist church DAR and Fortnightly Club and taught at Lincoln School and served as teacher and principal at the old Height schools in Washington. Surviving is a sister Lucile and several cousins.
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Carol F. Forgey
East Madison Street
Washington County Hospital
Sherman - Eden Funeral Home
First Baptist Church
Miss Forgey
Reed, Ill
Asa E. and
Gertrude Wright Forgey
University of Northern Iowa
Chicago University
University of Iowa
The
Baptist Church
DAR
Lincoln School
Old Height Schools
Washington
Births and dismissals at area hospital records
Yesterday at the local hospital Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ryner of Washington welcomed a son. Dismissed today were Mrs. Kenneth Bishop and daughter of Wellman, and Mrs. Lynn Melville and daughter of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Ryner
Washington
Kenneth Bishop
Wellman
Lynn Melville
Harvest Festival lights up Winfield with parades and events
Winfield hosts a two day Harvest Festival Friday and Saturday August 9 and 10. Crowning of a festival queen, a parade of floats by local businessmen, and a range of activities from a teen dance by Brillo and the Firebirds to cooking demonstrations, flower show ribbons, a tractor rodeo, kiddie parade, free talent show and midway entertainment. Admission to the teen dance is 1.50 per person with main events on Main Street and at the community building.
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Winfield
ISU
Main Street
Local notices list Henry Miller and Traci Rae Custer
Henry Miller of 933 West Madison is a Mercy Hospital Iowa City patient in room 210 and would welcome greetings from friends. Traci Rae Custer four year old daughter of Patricia L Custer Route two Kepta, returned home Friday after Burlington Hospital surgery.
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Henry Miller
West Madison
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Traci Rae Custer
Patricia L. Custer
Route Two
Kepta
Burlington Hospital
Wittrig Serves On United Nations Youth Pilgrimage Team
Vernon Wittrig returned Saturday from New York City after two weeks as staff for the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs United Nations Pilgrimage for youth. This year 993 youths from Canada and the United States attended over seven weeks, averaging about 140 per week. The program included UN briefings all day, with two leisure afternoons for a boat ride and a speaking contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Wittrig
New York City
The
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs United Nations
Canada
United States
Manhattan
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Pleasant Hill
Marjorie Cross
Robert Repp
Iowa Falls
Repp
Iowa 163
Arthur Petrie
Marshalltown
Lawrence Frederick Petrie
Melbourne
James H. Jones
Iowa Highway Patrol
Joe Shaffer
Tipton
Cedar County
Sloan
Jerry Michael
Sullenberger
Leonard Larkey
Monmouth
Iowa 64
Beryl Camblit
Olin
Floyd Olds
East Second Street
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Mary Sommers
West
NuTone
Iowa Ave
Evening Journal
Dick Paul
Will
North Side Square
Carol Forgey
Lucile
Fern Pastry Shop
Donut Holes
Mom
Fern’s
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
HJ Club
Golden Buckle
Keota
Dennis Duane Sorrell
Constance Jean Rath
Maker
Osincup
Walgreen
Pleasmor
Tom Scott
Suzette
Libby
le Age One
Tenderetts
Fuhr
Cochran
Jacks Jill
Food Center
Dale Fuhr
Joe Cochran
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