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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1966

Page

2

Kalona couple marks 50th wedding anniversary

Kalona residents Joe P Gingerich and Lulu Stutzman observed their golden wedding anniversary at a cabin near Kenora Canada where they have long resided in Kalona area after living in Nebraska and Ohio. They wed July 24 1916 and have eight children including Edna Dolan Hills Vesta Miller Town City Paul Delmar West Liberty Leona Boller Margery Marietta Yoder and Donald.

Kalona Joe P. Gingerich Kenora Canada Gingerich Lulu Stutzman Katona Nebraska Ohio Robert Edna) Dolan Hills Howard Vesta) Miller Town City Ivan Alt Alvin Smith George W. Yoder Ronald Bender Jim Yoder Jonas Yoder Ney the Yoder Katie Yoder Simon Muller Chester A. Miller Elmer A. Yoder Lynn Graber Dene Muller Larry Rediger Herman Smucker Leonard Ganger Patricia Daryl Nappinee Indiana Dale Bixler Joanna Elkhart Ardell Pieper Clara ‘Te Bockhorst Rela

Mrs Frey visits Keota kin and Camp Pendleton ties

Mrs Frey and children Marilyn and Richard visit Keota with mother Mrs Lorcey Lyle and sister family the Shafer group. Colonel William Frey expected home from Viet Nam Saturday after a year abroad. They will stay with relatives a week to ten days then move to Quantico Virginia for a new assignment with MSC. Others host dinners and visits include the Weber and Vogel families and Mrs Rose Times.

Keota William Frey Marilyn Richard Lorcey Lyle Ron Shafer Dennis Frey Camp Pendleton California William F. Frey Viet Nam Col. Frey Quantico Virginia M.S.C Mark Weber Creg Ed Weber Sigourney Vic Vogel Dale Vogel Leon Vogel Rose Times Roger Lines George Adams Doyle Streit Des Moines Streit Adams Warren Carris Clark Johnston Fairfield Lloyd Miller Gladys Miller Tuscon Arizona Glen Richardson

Kalona shower honors Emma Beachy in pre nuptial event

Emma Beachy was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Dennis M. Miller and Mrs. Ed Knepp in Kalona. Guests included Mrs. Dillon Graber, Miss Janet Graber, Mrs. Dallas Rediger, and many others. Activities featured party games and kitchen-gift presents, with refreshments served.

Kalona Dennis M. Miller Edwin Knepp Miller Emma Beachy Dillon Graber Wayland Janet Graber Iowa City Dallas Rediger Mary Louise Nancy Mt Pleasant Dwight Schumann Coralville Sterling Rediger Larryer Henry Beachy James Ulin Ralph Schinbaugh Mose Bontrager Fred Frey Vera Yoder Sylva Gingerich L. Glen Guengerich Melvin Bare Carol Hoylman Lewis D. Yoder Colorado Springs Colo Lee Bright Osborn Springfield Tom Russell Karen Lawrence Griffiths Des Moines Turner Walter Kron Roy Kron Ilo Wade Parnell Edward Nejedly Cecil Charles Marek Carrie, Kolosiek Emily Mae Stillwell Town City Dale K Gingerich Lawrence Bartmann Ainsworth Rosemary Fullerton Renee Lisa Colegeville Marie Herner Charlene John Christner Elam Christner Cecil Christner Lynn Wertz Linda Jim Wertz Washington Sammy Wertz Jeanie Miller Wellman Kalona Mennonite Church Emil Ropp Darrell Hostetler Mose P. Yoder Wesley Yoder Ohio Pennsylvania Marie Jackson Manitou Springs

Beck Predicts Record $55 Million Iowa Property Taxes

OSKALOOSA Iowa UPI candidate for governor Robert K Beck said the state property taxes could total a record breaking 55 million dollars this year. He urged taxpayers to check figures at courthouses, city halls or school boards and declared a tax moratorium proposal to balance state and local taxes.

Oskaloosa Iowa Towa

Plan anti zoning meeting for Kalona

Basic Freedoms Inc sponsors a Monday August 8 at 8:00 p.m. gathering at Kalona Sales Barn opposing county zoning. Discussion covers Iowa County Zoning Law 358A and the proposed Washington County Zoning Ordinance. Copies available at the County Auditor in Washington County Courthouse. Spokesmen invite County Board of Supervisors Zoning Commission and other citizens to attend. A prior meeting August 4 at Mid Prairie High School drew about 25 attendees.

T Kalona Bi Ic Freedoms Inc Iowa County Washington County County Auditor's Office Basic Freedoms Ic County Board of Supervisors The Zoning Commission Grou Mid Prairie High School

Poverty loans aid six families in three counties

In Washington Keokuk and Mahaska counties six families received Economic Opportunity loans through the Farmers Home Administration totaling 11250. Funds supported livestock farm and business equipment repairs and operating costs to raise incomes and living standards.

Washington Keokuk Mahaska Farmers Home Administration Onomie Opportunity Washington County Sigourney Farmers Home Administration Office Norvalk. Hart Washington Ascs

Pilot Dies at Controls in Tokyo Landing Drama

A KLM jet en route from Amsterdam to Manila with 56 aboard nearly crashed as Capt. G. H. De Groot died at the controls seconds before touchdown at Tokyo Airport. Copilot C. G. De Jager wrestled the controls, aborted the descent, and steered to a safe landing at 3,000 feet aided by the navigator.

YOKYO UPI KLM Royal Dutch Airways Tokyo Amsterdam Manila G. H. de Groot

Memorial Fund Established for Mrs. Marguerite Walker

A Memorial Fund for Mrs. Marguerite Walker was started in honor of the new Washington County Hospital project. Donations may be left with Juanita Hering at the State Bank in Washington.

Washington County Hospital Marguerite Walker Juanita Hering State Bank Washington

Social and club news notes on visiting families

Local readers learn of multiple visits and vacations as Mr and Mrs Robert Hopping and sons Steve and Jeff return from the Black Hills and Omaha. Clem Eagle family wrap up week in St Louis. a Northeast trip to New England and Cape Cod includes jet city stay and Shrine visit. Tom Barr of Belfast Ireland dines with Stanley Mangold family. Beenblossoms from Tucson visit Lloyd Beenblossom. Zecks hosted guests with a Friday cookout at George Zeck home.

Elkhart Indiana Sandra Nafziger Cana Cynthia Swartzendruber Nancy Shaver Christy Yotty Vicky Grout Joette Yoder Debbie Escher Jeanine Dickel Cherie Wehr Lake Darling Cecil Miller E. H. Reif Harlan R. Yoder Donald Olsen States Japan Edd Zook C. J Vera) McKenzie Mercy Hospital Iowa City LaVerne Miller Mahlon A. Millers Katona Cheryl Walker Floyd Walkers California John Woodin United Christian and Baptist Church Middle High Forest Lake Ottumwa James Strabla Kalona Savings Bank Russell Grout Hawkeye la Grange Ill Dale K. Gingerich van der Veer Kalona Marie Herner Charlene Pennsylvania William Diltz Lisa Collegeville Robert Hopping Steve Jeff Black Hills Omaha Wayne Marston Clark Hopping Emmetsburg Clem Eagle Beth Janecek Rr1 Washington Agnes Kepler Lillian Grady Karina Emma Rugg Wellman New England States Cape Cod New York City Tom Barr Belfast Ireland Stanley Mangold Keola Stanley Mr. Barr William McCartney Paul Johnson Bill Mangold Howard Mangold Barrs Wayne Zeck Burbank Calif Ralph Zeck George Zeck

Schantz Calhoun plan Aug 13 wedding vows

Mr and Mrs Joe Schantz of Washington announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Brenda Jeneane to Bruce L Calhoun son of Mr and Mrs Austin Calhoun They plan to marry Saturday evening August 13 The reception will follow Sunday at the bride parents home.

Joe Schantz Washington Brenda Jeneane Bruce L. Calhoun Austin Calhoun

Social Security Representative to Visit Burlington Office

A Social Security representative will be in Burlington on Wednesday August 10 from 9 30 to 11 00 a m at the Post Office. The Burlington office is open 8 30 to 4 30 Monday through Friday and until 8 30 p m on Monday evenings for those unable to visit during the day.

Burlington Washington

Rapids woman shoots two in Cedar Rapids

A Cedar Rapids woman, Mrs. George Knott, 46, allegedly fired on her husband and another woman, wounding Mrs. Gertrude Brandt in Marion and injuring Knott at a used car lot. Knott was arrested as she sobbed in her car and later hospitalized.

Cedar Rapids

Complete Iowa flood area audits completed for disaster funds

Iowa State Auditor Lote Worthington announced completion of audits for all government units damaged by the spring 1965 floods. A total of 90 entities filed claims totaling 4,040,520 as they seek federal disaster funds under an agreement with the U S Office of Emergency Planning. President Johnson had designated the affected counties as disaster areas, enabling federal assistance pending the audits.

Des Moines UPI Lote Worthington Iowa Worthington Towa U.S. Office of Emergency Planning Washington Johnson

Cleveland urges tax overhaul in Iowa campaign stop

Carter Lake Iowa Republican candidate Donald L Cleveland told the Carter Lake Women's Club that income tax as a progressive principle is outdated. He argued the 20th century system aimed to curb wealth domination now hinders national progress and compared the tax structure to a Model T Ford and a $1 bushel of corn.

Carter Lake Iowa UPD Donald L. Cleveland Congress Cleveland Women’s Club GOP Supreme Court Ford

Record Dismissed For Mrs Kerr And Mrs Stalder

A record was dismissed today involving Mrs Paul Kerr of Columbus Junction and Mrs Elmer Stalder of Washington. The action concludes the matter against both individuals without further court action.

Paul Kerr Columbus Junction Elmer Stalder Washington

Social notices schedule for week with reunions and meetings

Social calendar notices list events for Sunday through Wednesday including Horace Steele reunion at Sunset Park noon, Davison and Miller family gatherings, White Shrine picnic, Wash-away Tops Club, Moose and Baptist circle meetings, Legion Aux, Rebecca Lodge reports, Y-Wives, VFW Aux breakfast, and Ladies Day golf at Country Club. The Sun mentions NatGeo fact about the sun’s volume.

Horace Steele Sunset Park Davison Miller Town City William R. Miller California Birdland Des Moines Moose Moose Home VFW Carl Kelley Rebecca Club

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