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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1975
Page
2
A Crawfordsville event raised about forty dollars for muscular dystrophy research as local children organized a Tuesday carnival led by Jim Jewell and aided by siblings and friends. The article lists many participants and visitors from nearby towns, plus community activities at Sunset Park and a Wiener roast for Braden Club families.
Mark Boyd is the new assistant manager at Brown's Shoe Fit Company in Washington. He replaces John Crawford who transferred to Estherville. Boyd and his wife will reside on Route One in the Crawfords former home. He comes from Oskaloosa with Fairfield as his hometown. His noted hobby is fishing whenever time allows.
Second class postage paid at Washington Iowa. United Press International leased wire. Staff includes David Elder president editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris managing editor Robert Luther local advertising manager Leonard Llewellyn production superintendent. Subscription rates show carrier in Washington 24. per month carrier in nearby towns 2.00 per month and mail options 14.00 per year in town 18.00 per year outside Iowa.
One hundred and thirty four descendants of Johannes and Barbara Smith Wagner met for the first time since 1990 in the Washington Farm Bureau building for a cooperative dinner. The event included visiting, photos, and a brief business meeting. Floyd Wagner and others were reelected to plan the next reunion in two years.
Miss Connie Sue Crawford daughter of Mrs Frances Crawford and the late Lyle J Crawford wed Corp Douglas Bringer son of Raymond Bringer and the late Roberta Bringer Saturday August 9 1975 at noon in the bride mother’s home. The bride wore a white Juliet gown and carried white and blue daisies with baby’s breath. Diane Crawford was maid of honor Jeff Hampton served as best man. A 40 person reception followed the ceremony. Out of town guests came from Burlington Illinois and Iowa City. Mr Bringer is in the Marines and they will report to Camp Pendleton California to live.
Immanuel Lutheran Church hosts a Welcome Home Picnic for Pastor and Mrs. Caltvedt and Siri returning from a six week Taiwan Lutheran Choi tour. The event is Friday August 15 at 6 30 p m at Izaak Walton. Each family brings one package of wieners or one pound of hamburger plus a side dish and table service.
The event on Friday August 8 drew about 75 FFA members new members and 4H exchange students. Activities included softball volleyball football and horseshoes and the seed spitting contest crowned Bill Wittetoe as winning adult with a 16 ft 11 in throw earning a 15 pound watermelon. Bruce Shelangoski won the student division with a 18 ft 11 in seed toss earning a Washington Demon T-shirt. Twelve watermelons were eaten during the evening.
The Washington Municipal Band's Wednesday concert on August 13 features a varied program including God Bless America Invercargill March Palace Guards Overture Exodus and Star Spangled Banner The performance begins at 8 p m in Central Park with selections spanning marches a waltz and patriotic pieces.
Local residents host and visit over weekends with guests from Milwaukee Michigan and Ohio. Many extended family gatherings, birthdays, and a balloon festival visit noted. A birth announced for Lisa Christine Sojka on Aug 8 1975 at Mercy Hospital in Town City. Washington County Fair Association annual meeting set for September 9 at 7 30 p.m. on the fairgrounds.
Rita Einfeldt of Durant won the grand champion market pig in the junior swine show at West Liberty Fair. Dale Marcis of Moscow took reserve. Purebred beef judging crowned Hereford-Gary Stock Lone Tree champion female Noel Townsley Set champion bull. Shorthorn Diane Lucatke Liberty Tow Shorthorns of Lone Tree champion bull. Angus Theresa Danner Muscatine champion female Lou-San Angus Farm and George Modelvan Atalissa champion bull. Dairy classes saw Jersey L Claire Gates West Liberty champion and Ben Baskohl Tipton champion female. Holstein Proske Brothers Blue Grass champion bull and female. Guernsey Herbert Sywassink and sons Muscatine champion bull and Richard Weiss and sons Atalissa champion female. Aryshire Harry Goetsch Walcott champion female and bull. Brown Swiss Lynn Schroeder Blue Grass champion female and bull.
Kathleen A. Bruty died recently and funeral rites were conducted Monday at St James Catholic Church led by Rev Edward Shepherd. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with pallbearers including nephews Phillip Leyden Mike Schoenfelder Nick Gevock Robert Bruty Don Hines and Charles Bruty. Sherman Eden Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Dolores Foster of Wellman showcased a two pound tomato at the Evening Journal office on Monday and reports several more near that size on her vine. She attributes the garden’s vigor to regular watering amid drought conditions. Albert H. Hesseltine funeral services were held Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Allen presiding. Casketbearers included R. C. Hesseltine and family members. Burial followed in Eicher Cemetery.
The Journal requests names of students attending college or vocational school this year. Include student name, parents, year in school and school to be attended. Submit by mail or at the Journal office before Aug. 22.
Lutheran Deborah Circle meets 7 30 p m and Tops Club 7 p m with YWCA committee updates. American Legion Auxiliary hosts a 6 p m family picnic at Sunset Park with drinks. Girl's State report forthcoming. Wednesday film Medicare shown by Iowa City rep. Just Us Club dark. Thursday Swinging Square Dance 8 p m Foss Memorial Salem with Maurice Garmoe calling. D A R Log Cabin open 24 hours at Sunset Park. Friday Immanuel Lutheran picnic 6 30 p m Izaak Walton with Welcome home for Caltvedts. Rebekah Lodge 8 p m IOOF Hall. G L F Club 7 p m YW room with crafts. volleyball and swimming activities.
Hospital notes list admissions yesterday for Mrs. Hazel Griggs of Washington and Allan Schooley of Brighton for medical cases. Dismissals today include Mrs. David Chorpening and her son, Clyde Garrett, Verl Koch, Mrs. Ursula Adam, and Mrs. Clarence Collett, all from Washington.
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