Prominent Washington Woman Rose Reid Dies at 84
Rose Mason McGugin Reid, widow of veterinarian Dr Fred E Reid, dies at home August 10 in Washington. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Dr William J Grossheim officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Supreme White Shrine.
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Rose M. Reid
Jones Funeral Home
William J. Grossheim
Elm Grove Cemetery
Damascus
The
White Shrine
Supreme White Shrine
Feathered flowers offered by Y Wives group
Local Y Wives members are invited to call Mrs. Boyd Siefkas to order feathered flowers. Ralph Hixson of Ainsworth and family visited Akron Ohio and toured West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Russell Clark of Washington graduates August 11 from Area Ten Community College in Auto Collision Repair. Marine Corporal Terry G Edwards of 516 West Monroe serves at Camp Perry Ohio as part of the National Rifle and Pistol Matches duties. Donja and Sonja Rich celebrate their fourth birthday today.
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Boyd Siefkas
Ralph Hixson
Ainsworth
Donald Dean Hixson
Akron, O
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Russell Clark
Washington
Area Ten Community College
Terry G. Edwards
Glenn D. Edwards
West Monroe
Camp Perry, O
Marine
Donja
Sonja Rich
Mrs
Don Rich
Peaches ripeness tips differ by color and firmness
A peach does not need a blush to be ripe. Look for a yellow or creamy background color and avoid green or overmature fruit. Firm but not hard peaches indicate maturity, while overmature ones bruise easily and spoil quickly.
Richland native Duane McCracken dies in Minnesota
Duane McCracken, 73, of Mankato Minnesota, formerly of Richland, died Wednesday night August 9 while vacationing with his wife at Grand Marais Minnesota. He was born near Richland April 8 1894 to William and Rebecca Jones McCracken and earned a PhD from the University of Minnesota. He taught at Guilford University and Mankato State College before retiring. Surviving are his wife Artalissa Coffin. a daughter Doris May Helleloid. three grandchildren. three brothers Dymond Sumner Rufus, all of Richland. and a sister Tirza Mealy of Whittier California. Four brothers are deceased.
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Richland
Duane McCracken
Mankato
Minn
Grand Marais
Mr. McCracken
William and
Rebecca Jones McCracken
Penn College
Oskaloosa
University of Minnesota
Guilford University
Minnesota
Mankato State College
Artalissa Coffin
Trvge
Doris May
Early 6 A.M. Quarter Horse Classes At Iowa State Fair
Young riders 17 and under gather at 6 a.m. in the livestock pavilion for a new youth horse show at the Iowa State Fair. Entries cost 3 dollars with prizes in western pleasure reinining barrel racing and halter show. Superintendent W L Yount and judge Dee Thompson oversee the events as part of the fair running August 18 to 27 with finals on closing day.
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Horse Department
W. L. Yount
Altoona
Dee Thompson
Minburn
William Gilligan
Merle Hay Road
Des Moines
Louisa Co Fair 4-H Livestock Auctions Open Bids
At Louisa County Fair the grand champion 4 H baby beef sold for 42 per cwt to Columbus Junction State Bank and Smylies Livestock Co. The champion weighed 885 pounds and belonged to Kevin Schlutz. A total of 121 baby beeves sold with average 27.93 per cwt and 924 pounds. The reserve grand champion brought 33.50 per cwt owned by Diane Carr. Other sales included 14 lambs at 24 per cwt top lamb Roy Ryan 28 per cwt and 85 hogs at 25.80 per cwt. A pen of three owned by Douglas Campbell sold for 29 per cwt to Oakville Feed and Grain.
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Columbus Junction
Louisa County Fair
Diane Carr
Crawfordsville
Smylie’s Livestock Company
Roy Ryan
Wapello
Douglas Campbell
Oakville
Oakville Feed and Grain
Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting Date Set
Red Cross members are invited to the annual meeting at the ISU auditorium on August 21 at 7 30 p m Clarence Logan chapter chairman of the Washington County Chapter American Red Cross announces the event hosted by the local chapter.
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Red Cross
ISU
Clarence Logan
Washington County
American Red Cross
Retired Iowa businessman Ralph L. Gibson dies at 78
Ralph L. Gibson 78 longtime Washington resident died early today at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a brief illness. Funeral services Monday 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Vernon Elgin officiating. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. He was born Dec 10 1888 in Washington County to William A. and Grace Gibson. Survived by wife Mayme, son Jack Gibson and daughter Virginia Casson of Des Moines, four grandchildren and five sisters.
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Ralph L. Gibson
Washington
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Jones Funeral Home
Vernon Elgin
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mr. Gibson
Washington County
William A. and
Grace McMillan
Ruth Gibson
Alice Mercer
Westfield, N. J
Willa Freshwaters
Evelyn Herbrechtsmeyer
Senators warn South Vietnam threats to free elections
Senate critics argue South Vietnam’s military government is interfering with free elections and jeopardizing U.S. aims in Vietnam. Senators Case Kennedy Javits urge strong actions to prevent eroding voter confidence and signal openness to a Vietnamese leadership chosen freely.
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South Vietnam
America
Clifford P. Case
R-N.j
Senate
United States
Vietnam
Kennedy
Javits
U.S
New York Republican
U S approves Food for Freedom grain deals to Asia
The U S Department of Agriculture issued purchase authorizations under the Food for Freedom Law totaling more than 8.6 million bushels of wheat and corn for India, Pakistan, and Korea. Authorized quantities include 844100 bu white wheat to Pakistan, 5321500 bu white wheat to Korea, 1651500 bu hard red winter wheat to India, 788000 bu yellow corn to India, and 50000 metric tons of cottonseed or soybean oil to India. Delivery runs from July 17 to December 31.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
India
Pakistan
Korea
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Ascs and Conservation Service
ASCS
U. S
University Rugby Showdown Draws Foreign Stars August 19
The University of St Louis Rugby Team meets Palmer College of Davenport Saturday night August 19 at Case Field in a United States Rugby Association showcase. Foreign players from Australia New Zealand South Africa Rhodesia and other nations will compete as referees lead by Ben George a former South African league player. Gates open 7 pm with an 8 pm kickoff adults pay 1.00 children under 12 free with a parent. coaches are invited as guests.
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University of St. Louis
Palmer College of Davenport
Case Field
Junior Chamber of Commerce
United States Rugby Association
Davenport
Washington
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Rhodesia
Ben George
Local court fines and multiple OMVI charges in Washington County
John H. Lance of Washington was fined 15 for speeding in Glenn Holden's justice court after arrest by city police. Darrel A Long of Brighton and Harold A Lee of Washington County were charged with OMVI by sheriff's officers after an auto accident and morning charges, respectively. Jannette Klindiist and Maxine Ruth Goodin of Crawfordsville were charged with larceny for allegedly stealing nearly $1,000 in engagement and wedding rings from Grecian Jewelry in Washington.
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John H. Lance
Washington
Justice of the Peace
Glenn Holden
Darrel Arthur Long
Brighton
Washington County
Harold Arthur Lee
Jannette Klindiist
Maxine Ruth Goodin
Crawfordsville
Washington High School Class of 1957 10th reunion recap
The Washington High School Class of 1957 held its 10-year reunion at the Country Club on Saturday evening. Fifty-two classmates attended a dinner and informal program led by Richard Horak, with spouses as guests. Awards went to Gary Havel and Kay McCreedy Smith for traveling farthest, Donna Sojka Reha for most children, and Bob Brewer as the oldest attendee.
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Washington High School
Country Club
Richard Horak
Gary Havel
Kay McCreedy Smith
California
Donna Sojka Reha
Bob Brewer
Robert Zager
Marge Fritz Embree
Dennis Sorell
Wilma Hughes Leach
Duane Swan
Sonia Mullin Reschly
Myron Krotz
Karen Crone Kleese
Rodney Letts
Betty Hess Thompson
Marilyn Wilson Gorham
Karen Swanson Gorham
Alice Barr Hesver
al Hite
Linda Choate
Jane
Eek
Bernard Bartholow
Larry Shalla
Hazel Barr Linn
Wayne Gamon
Lenny Kos
Dick and
Kay (Fagen) Hayes
John Ramsey
Janet McFadden Lintz
Kathleen Mattes Coleman
Sara Young Murphy
Robert Brewer
Sharon Foster
Dick Horak
Dale Arnold
Don Embree
Gary Hayes
Wanda B
Dollar stretchers in the community for family living
Community services offer many ways to stretch the family budget. Local programs include playgrounds libraries YWCA YMCA and organized activities for youth. Medical clinics dental care and vaccines save on costs while thrift shops and secondhand outlets cut expenses. Educational programs free through Extension Service cover broad opportunities.
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Marilyn Gunther
Iowa State University
YWCA
YMCA
Gunther
Chamber of Commerce
Homemaker’s Service
Mrs. Sadie Anderson Dies in Brighton Home
Mrs. Harry Sadie Anderson of Rural Route 1 Brighton died this afternoon at her home. Funeral services are pending at Sherman Eden Funeral Home.
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Brighton
Harry
Sadie) Anderson
Sherman - Eden Funeral Home
Rev Penny to speak at Ainsworth church service
Ainsworth Methodist church will host Rev. Fred Penny of Iowa City as guest speaker at the 11 a.m. Sunday service. Penny, pastor of the African Methodist Church in Iowa City, will have his daughters present special vocal selections. the public is invited.
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Ainsworth
Ainsworth Methodist Church
Fred Penny
Iowa City
Penny
African Methodist Church
Mr. Penny
Funeral services for Omer L. Green held in Wellman
Funeral services for Omer L. Green were held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Sherman-Eden Funeral Home and at 2:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Wellman with Mrs. William Kruger as soloist. Pallbearers were Mike Dayton Alvin Smith Ronald Goff Clarence Goff John Davisson and Marvin Rugg. Burial was in Wellman cemetery.
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Reid
Rose Mason McGugin
Robert L. McGugin
Minnie Dickson McGugin
Washington Academy
Frederick Edward Reid
Frederick Reid
Esther McGugin
Ames
Washington County Improvement League
Washington Memorial Fountain Foundation
County Red Cross
Republican Party
Masonic Orders of America
Order of Eastern Star
Order of the Rainbow
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Saitwil Powers
Wolf's Flower Shop
Faith Baptist Church
Stanley Rendahl
Oliver J. Parish
Sally Smith
Extension Home Economist
Evening Journal
Iowa
Olan Mills
Olan Mills Studios
Distimatine
Perhaits
Fairgrounds
Washington, Iowa
Louisa Co
Wag
East
Washington St
Radio Record Player Service
Roy
Freedom Food
Asia
Seunion
Our
Alexander Smith
Washington Co
Armstrong
Narin
Goodyear
Mannington
Powell Furniture
Wellman, Iowa
Teiler
West Washington St
State Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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