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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1969

Page

2

Local social notes include visits and travel cases

Mrs Curtis Mineart returns home after a two week vacation with her husband on leave from Vietnam in Hawaii and stops in Los Angeles to visit her brother and sister in law Gary and Schnicker. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Arbogast of Coppock host a chicken and hamburger barbecue with guests including Isaac Kleese and J R McNeese. Walter Carr’s daughter Yvonne Boone returns from Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Denny Black Laurie of Moline visit Max Arbogast and family. Jeanie and Beverly Morrow of Weyland visit their aunt Mrs Arbogast as the Dick Morrow family moves to Wayland. Mrs Isaac Kleese accompanies daughter Mrs Max Arbogast and Larry Black to Richland for John Morrow’s funeral in Licking Missouri. Mr and Mrs Bill Erickson and four children stay overnight in Washington on a vacation trip to St. Louis and other points. Mrs Erickson is Joy Ellen Picken of Omaha.

Curtis Mineart Vietnam Hawaii Los Angeles Gary Schnicker Lloyd Arbogast Coppock Isaac Kleese J. R. McNeese Max Arbogast Walter Carr Yvonne Boone Mercy Hospital Iowa City Denny Black Laurie Moline Mr. Arbogast Joanie Beverly Morrow Wayland Arbogast Dick Morrow Larry Black Richland John Morrow Licking Bill Erickson Bill Neal Elizabeth Tom Washington St. Louis Erickson Joy Ellen Picken Ericksons Omaha

Mrs A W Errett Dies in Illinois

Mrs A W Errett formerly of Kewanee Illinois dies at River Forest Hospital in Illinois after several months illness at age after marriage She was University of Illinois library science graduate and served as president of the Illinois Librarians Association Survived by sisters Nina Badenoch River Forest and E W Badenoch Lake Bluff Illinois and several nieces and nephews Burial set for Saturday afternoon in Kewanee

A. W. Erret Kewanee Lucy Wilson Errett Frank L. Wilson Washington River Forst Ill Errett University of Illinois Illinois Librarians’ Association Nina Badenoch River Forest E. W. Badenoch Lake Bluff

Lawmakers vote on Safeguard amid defense bill clash

The roll call shows 36 Democrats and 14 Republicans opposed deployment while 21 Democrats and 29 Republicans supported. Amendments to a $20 billion military procurement bill were debated, with full passage unlikely before September after the Senate recess. If votes favor the plan, the Pentagon could begin spending about $760 million this year to start the Safeguard, with first sites due 1972. The 12-site system is projected at $6 billion to $10 billion with no timetable yet.

Senate Pentagon

Mrs Taylor Stout dies at 79 in Washington

Mrs Taylor Stout 79 of 527 West Madison Street Washington died Wednesday August 6 1969 at Washington County Hospital after long illness. Funeral 3:30 pm Saturday at Jones Funeral Home Rev M O Smith to officiate Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband Taylor Stout two children Jesse L Stout Crawfordsville Vera Amelia Jarvis Brighton seven grandsons one sister and several nieces and nephews.

Taylor Stout West Madison Street Washington Washington County Hospital Jones Rev. M. O. Smith Elm Grove Cemetery Glennie M. Goodman Washington County John and Amelia Blattner Goodman Methodist Church Jesse L. Stout Crawfordsville Car Vera Amelia) Jarvis Brighton

Local travel and family visits note in Texas journey

Second Lt Edwin L Gerot and Mrs Gerot spent time with Ted Morgan and Ted Gerot in their homes en route to Texas for helicopter training. Dennis McChurch, son of Mr and Mrs Jack McChurch of Moline Illinois, visits Clinton to collect uncle Ben McChurch and his son Kevin to see Ben’s mother in Washington County Hospital long term care unit. Hazel Jennings of St Louis Missouri and Glen Little of Richland call on Orba Little to catch up with family relations.

Edwin L. Gerot Ted Morgan Ted Gerot Texas Johnson Trailer Court Lot 40 Mineral Wells Dennis McChurch Jack MecChurch Moline Ill Clinton Ben McChurch Kevin Ben Washington County Hospital Hazel Jennings St. Louis Glen Little Richland Orba Little Hazel Earl Little

Mart and Crossett Plan September Wedding

Knoxville couple announces the engagement of Carol Elaine Mart to Terry G. Crossett. The ceremony is set for September 13 in Wellman. Crossett, a mechanical engineering graduate from Iowa State University, works at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn. Mart is a ISU home economics journalism junior.

James N. Mart Knoxville Carol Elaine Terry G. Crossett Merle O. Crossett Wellman Mr. Crossett Iowa State University Ford Motor Company Dearborn Mich Miss Mart ISU

Knupps Celebrate 50 Years in Washington Ohio News

Mr and Mrs Wilbur J Knupp of 2842 E Moreland Drive Columbus celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at Captain s Table. Married August 27 1919 in Washington they return there for the observance. Their daughter Jane Balles and granddaughters Nancy Jane and Janet Lou of Pittsburgh attend the reception. Knupp had a career as an industrial training teacher in Iowa and later worked for the U S Army Corps of Engineers in Ohio until 1961.

Wilbur J. Knupp E. Moreland Drive Columbus Ohio Knupps Washington John J Jane) Balles Nancy Jane Janet Lou Pittsburgh Balles Knupp Iowa Sioux City Flossie Bridges E. M. Bridges and Co Knapps U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

Keota and Washington Medical and Birth Updates

Yesterday and today records show surgical and medical admissions for Keota and Washington. Births include daughters born to Schrock and McDowell couples, with Wollrab in Washington. Dismissals list Vinton Brighten Earl Davis Bell and son Bayliss Johnson Newman across Keota Washington and Brighton.

C. D. Kirkpatrick Keota Surgical Martha Jane Jupiter Pamela Miller Medical Raymond Moyer Washington William Fitzgerald Ainsworth Clyde Knight Edwin Schrock Riverside Wayne McDowell Robert Wollrab Charles Vinton Brighton Earl Davis David Bell and Son Thomas Bayliss John Johnson G. M. Newman

Mrs. Roth Dies at County Hospital in Wayland

Mrs Nicholaus Roth 68 died Wednesday evening August 6 at Washington County Hospital Funeral services set for 2 p m Friday August 8 at Sugar Creek Church near Wayland Rev Willard Leichty Rev Glenn Richard and Rev Knosel Staton officiating Zehr Funeral Home Wayland in charge burial Sugar Creek Cemetery Barbara Ellen Miller born October 11 1901 Milford Nebraska married Nicholaus Roth March 20 1920 moved to Wayland in 1928 survivors include husband three daughters two sisters three brothers 22 grandchildren and one great grandchild

Wayland Nicholaus Roth Washington County Sugar Creek Church Willard Leichty Glenn Richard Knosel Staton Zehr Barbara Ellen Miller William and Catherine (Statsman) Miller Milford Nebraska Raymond Doris) Graber Hesston Kansas Gerald Kathryn) Knebel Herbert Lois) Swan Mt. Pleasant Lovina Stauffer Schickly Elmer Sweitzer Beaver Crossing Joseph John Amon

Couples Honored At Evening Shower Party

Cathy Norton and Steve Whisler were honored guests at an evening shower held August 1 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin D. Smith. Co hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Trotman and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Knapp. The event featured a mock wedding, music by Kay Stewart, and refreshments for 27 guests in green and white.

Cathy Norton Steve Whisler Marvin D. Smith Jack Trotman Wayne Knapp Kay Stewart

Winners of Purple Ribbon rate of gain at Washington County Fair

Purple ribbons went to top baby beef rate of gain winners. Names and entries include Carol Schneider Ramblers Hereford 1310 pounds 3.18 daily Harry Walker Hustlers Hereford 1175 pounds 3.16 Eric Graber Cyclones Cross bred 1210 pounds 3.08 Bernard Hahn Flyers Cross bred 1045 pounds 3.06 daily Grant Walker Hustlers Cross bred 1215 pounds 2.96 Kathy Walker Hustlers Angus 1045 pounds 2.91 Bob Miller Hustlers Hereford 1255 pounds 2.90 Jay Leitsinger Livewires Hereford 1100 pounds 2.81 Charles Kron Ramblers Shorthorn 1085 pounds 2.77 Tom Hora Jackson Boys Angus 1145 pounds 2.68 Tony Hora Jackson Boys Angus 1090 pounds 2.66 Danny Brophy Highlanders Angus 1140 pounds 2.66 Grant Walker Hustlers Hereford 1070 pounds 2.64

Washington County Carol Schneider Ramblers Hereford Harry Walker Hustlers Eric Graber Cyclones Bernard Hahn Flyers Grant Walker Kenneth Stoutner Cathy Walker Angus Bob Miller Jay Leitsinger Livewires Charles Kron Shorthorn Tom Hora Jackson Boys Tony Hora An.gus Danny Brophy Highlanders

Heavy rainfall hits eastern and southern Iowa today

Thunderstorms moved through eastern and southern Iowa bringing rains up to 1 inches and lightning that set three small fires in electrical transformers in Iowa City. Lightning struck a transformer in Coralville triggering the city fire siren. Rains of 1 inches were reported in Iowa City and Oskaloosa, with wind damage in Sioux City where gusts reached about 70 mph. Tornado watches were in effect overnight but no tornado damage occurred.

United Press International Iowa Iowa City Coralville Oskaloosa Sioux City

Hog show planned at Waterloo event

Nation al Dairy Cattle Congress and Waterloo Meat Animal Show announce a hog show with seven breeds Chester Whites Durcos Poland Chinas Spots Hampshires Yorkshires Berkshire s. Four classes per breed from February 15 to April 15 across boars and gifts with champion per breed and supreme champion. Barrow show for junior and senior exhibitors weights 190 230 pounds slaughtered by Rath Packing. Barrows entered in carcass show. September 26 barrows and September 27 breeding hogs. Judge Robert Perry Bethel Missouri. Spotlight Sale of winning boars and gifts at 7 p m September 27. Exposition runs September 20 28 with hog beef shows September 25 28 after dairy cattle and sheep.

National Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Rath Packing Company of Robert Perry Bethel Missouri

Duvall Named to FHA Washington County Committee

John Duvall of West Chester has been appointed by the Farmers Home Administration to the Washington County Committee for a three year term. He runs a 260 acre farm northeast of West Chester with a successful hog operation and has three children. The committee oversees applicant eligibility and loan limits, alongside Homer Brinning and Lisle Hering. Norval K. Hart attends from Sigourney for ASCS matters.

John Duvall West Chester Farmers Home Administration Washington County Duvall John FHA Homer Brinning Lisle Hering Crawfordsville Norval K. Hart County Agriculture Sigourney ASCS Washington

Willard L. Boyd to speak at Iowa alumni meeting

Washington County alumni of the University of Iowa will hear president elect Willard L. Boyd at a 6 30 p m dinner Monday September 8 in the YMCA. Mrs Robert Day county chairman says county alumni will receive later this month details of the dinner. The meeting is open to current students and incoming freshmen and their parents.

Washington County University of Iowa Willard L. Boyd YMCA Robert Day

R-220 Shirtwaist Dress in Stripe Style

The shirtwaist casual R-220 features a deep back yoke above a pleated bodice with a notched collar and softly pleated skirt for free swinging comfort. Available in striped silk or cotton, sizes 12 through 20, price 1.00. Size 14 uses about 4 percent of 42 inch fabric with standard bust 34 waist 26 hips 36.

Washington Social Calendar Notices

Baptist John Vaughn Circle meets 1 30 p m at church with Mrs Eva Crawford as hostess NFO at 8 30 p m in ISU basement room note change of date and place Military Wives meet 8 p m contact Red Cross for more information Vincent Reunion noon basket dinner in Sunset Park Jarrard Reunion noon School house at Fairgrounds Monday Monday Nighters eat out reservations via Carolyn Jones by Saturday August 9

John Vaughn Eva Crawford NFO Vincent Sunset Park Jarrard Fairgrounds Carolyn Jones

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