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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1971

Page

5

Dear Aunt Agatha Week in Washington Fair Highlights and Civic Notes

Fair week in Washington brings record crowds and perfect weather. Linda Wertz wins Miss Washington County with Diane Moore as runner up. Highlights include livestock photos, 4H and FFA pride, and local scenes like police car bids, a new water tower plan, and sewer line TV checks. Hamlet drama, Shakespeare nearby, and a gas theft sting by railroad tracks cap a busy period.

Washington Washington County Iowa Linda Wertz Diane Moore Riverside Linda Diana FFA Inda Lorraine Wertz Washington County Fair Miss Wertz University of Iowa Robert Wertz South Marion Avenue Washington High School Ellsworth Junior College Iowa City Diane Marie Moore Robert Moores Mid-Prairie High School Kathryn Engle Dale Engle Marjorie Joan Wagner Omer Wagner Jill Marie Morgan Mrs. Theodore Morgan

Week on the Farm IsuBUSET Tove The weather man cooperates

The county fair enjoyed near perfect weather with a late Monday evening rain modestly slowing activities Acknowledgment goes to countless volunteers whose efforts supported the fair Grain markets show strong corn supply steady prices and a promising soy crop Despite blight fears a record county crop is expected Shatter cane poses a farming challenge with seed persistence and weed control discussed

Isubuset Thaddeus

Years Ago Local Happenings From Washington County

Notices recount residents visiting family in Des Moines and Colorado Springs, six weeks ROTC camp at Ft. Riley, travel to Wimington Pennsylvania for a missionary conference, and family moves to Keota. Also recalls a 20 year ago tour, a 30 year ago golf title, accidents, awards, and community events across Washington County with named families and places.

William Brewer Dennis Marilyn Minden Neb United Presbyterian Wimington Mark Buss) Hensel Ft. Riley Kaw Virgil Lintz Des Moines Mary Knotek Nadine Sojka Luella Betty Sojka Mary Waggoner Dorothy Turnipseed Charlotte Earls Joy Fairchild Independence Louise Rouse State ‘Teachers College Cedar Falls Waterloo Tom Cromwell Fred Cromwell Burlington Washington R. J. Patterson Frank Nels B. Westermark West Cheyenne W. F. Henry Osincup Drug Store Richardn Lubbock Texas Lee Ray Mary Oriia Greiner Waupton John W. Greiner Keota Reynold Greiner Marguerite Crail Cincinnati Phil Antonoff Ira (Tink) Schenefelt Washington County City Carolyn Hamilton Colorado Richard McCleery Marguerite R. L Grimes Frank Crone Winga Ralph Martin Mary Miranda Ozark Mountains Glenn Duncan Promise City Duncan State University of Iowa Bobby Berdo Henry Berdo Washington County

Washington County Fair sets livestock record amid heavy rain

The Washington County 4-H and FFA fair opened with a record 804 livestock entries, surpassing 648 last year and 796 in 1966. July rainfall totaled 7.24 inches, boosting greens and near-spring conditions. Local anniversaries and military service, including Lt Stephen Nemmers’ Vietnam tour and family reunions, fill the community notes.

Farmers of America Stephen J. Nemmers Stacy Washington G. J. Nemmers Lt. Nemmers Vietnam George Air Force Base Calif

Dublin store opens for final day amid visitor turnout

On the last Sunday of operation the Dublin store drew over 150 visitors from seven towns with more than 500 people passing through across four Sundays. Hosts welcomed guests as Mrs. Darrel Wade received a birthday picnic at Sunset Park and local residents shared craft demonstrations and regional news.

Dublin James Bowen Aleph Hites Orville Griggs Bill Robertson Sunset Park Darrel D. Wade Leon Stutzman Denver Colo Max Smith Mark Annette Ymca of the Rockies Estes Park Smiths Specimen Mountain

Red Cross completes swim program in Washington County

The Washington County Red Cross chapter finished its learn to swim program for the summer with 774 enrolled and 210 earning certification after weather cancellations. Milo Steele Jr. praised city, pool commission, and volunteers. 114 beginners, 61 advanced beginners, 22 intermediates, and 13 swimmers earned certificates.

Washington County Red Cross Milo Steele Jr Steele The Pool Commission Neil Lampkin Grover Rosenkild

Multiple Deaths and Marriages Reported in Iowa Wordings

A sequence of deaths and weddings is reported from Iowa and nearby areas. Notable entries include John H. Davis, 50, killed in a Houston hit and run on July 31, 1971. Herbert W. Thompson of Davenport dying of a heart attack. Richland Platt Singleton dying at St Joseph's in Ottumwa. Jesus Gonzalez, 55, a Columb Junction farm laborer, death at Veterans Hospital Iowa City with funeral arrangements pending. Also listed are Brenda Clevenger and siblings from Columbus Junction who died August 3, 1971. In marriages, Constance JoAnna White and Yale H. Jarvis wed July 31 in Washington First Christian Church. Sandra Jean Widmer and Arlo Ray Graham married July 31 in Washington. Mary Ann Kauffman and Cleo Fay Keeney wed in Marion St Josephs Church.

Columbus Junction Jesus Gonzalez Veterans Hospital Iowa City Gonzalez Columb Junction Stacy-Lewis Constance JoAnna White Yale H. Jarvis First Christian Church Leland Grove Myron W. White Sr Harold Jarvis Washington Sandra Jean Widmer Harlan Widmer Arlo Ray Graham Ray Graham First Baptist Church Richard Peterson Mary Ann Kauffman Cedar Rapids Wilmer J. Kauffman Cleo Fay Keeney Marion Lucille Keeney Albuquerque N.M St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Bernard Grady

Hospital Admissions and Births Mixed Across Several Towns

A series of hospital notices lists admissions and births across Washington Davenport Wellman Letts and Columbus Junction with names including Clyde Garrett James Thompson Ainsworth Erma Hess Dora Parker Mildred Stout Roger Whitcomb John Green and the Whitcomb couple announcing a son. Dismissals include Mrs Marion Farrier and Mrs Lena Hank.

James Thompson Ainsworth Gary Bausch Columbus Junction Gerald Yoyle Washington Jean Napp Wayland Michael Cole Davenport Erma Hess Keota Dora Parker Wellman John Ruby Washington Surgical Edith Yount Clyde Garrett Otto Walton Roger Whitcomb Letts John Green Mildred Stout Washington Alvie Harland Merle Statler

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