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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1966
Page
2
The article advises families to avoid bees and stinging insects during summer trips and outlines reactions from mild swelling to life threatening anaphylaxis. It emphasizes rapid medical attention, safe clothing choices, and steps after a sting, including immediate stinger removal and consulting a doctor for any reaction.
Don Radda of rural Washington captured twelve blue ribbons at the All Iowa Fair in Cedar Rapids, including tall corn at 20 feet 9 inches and longest ear at 14 and ? inches. He won firsts in four sheaf classes and ten ears of white rice popcorn oats barley wheat rye and soybeans, with a total that trailed only A G Mitchell of Packwood. Carol Radda also earned a blue ribbon for ten years of corn.
Miss Evely Ellen Shettler, 55, died August 13 at her home north of Wellman. She was the daughter of Dan and Emma Miller Shettler and a member of West Union Mennonite Church. Survived by three sisters, preceded in death by her parents. Services August 16 at 1:30 p.m. at West Union Mennonite Church, Rev. Emery Hochstetler and Rev. George Miller in charge. Burial in Lower Deer Creek cemetery. Friends may call Powell Funeral Home in Wellman.
Funeral services for A 2c Gary M Coffman 22 were held at Asbury Methodist Church Bettendorf He was killed last Monday in a traffic accident near Rankin Texas en route to Goodfellow Air Force Base San Angelo Texas where he attended security school A Bettendorf High School graduate he had attended Black Hawk College and the Defense Language Institute Monterey Calif John Green of Goodfellow AFB escorted the body to Bettendorf The American Legion of Bettendorf conducted military rites at the cemetery Surviving are his parents a twin brother A 2c Larry B Coffman of Scott Air Force Base Ill maternal grandparents and both paternal and maternal great grandparents and other relatives
A convention of the first district of the NFO met in Columbus Junction for a general meeting at the Columbus Community school. Officers were elected for the next term with re-elected president Ivan Struzynski of North Liberty and vice president Duane Redlinger of Washington, secretary Fern Crawford of Lone Tree, treasurer Arthur Worley of Fairfield, and publicity chairman Mrs. Dale Boge of Davenport.
Due to curtailment of the Distributive Education and Industrial Shops program no teachers are available for the coming school year at Washington High. All students enrolled in these spring programs must report to the high school to revise schedules. Do this promptly so final plans can be made before the August 30 opening. Rescheduling aims to satisfy those who originally sought these programs.
The Washington Municipal Band will present a summer evening concert in Central Park starting at 8 p.m. The program includes God Bless America Berlin March Filmore The High School Cadets Sousa The Admiral Overture Russell Homeward Bound A Song In My Heart Rodgers Burst of Trumpets Walters Belle of the Ball and more with selections arranged for Band and a jam session finale.
The Washington Jaycees host a Battle of the Bands street dance on the square tonight from 8:30 to 11:30 featuring Untouchables and Uncle and the Anteaters. North side fencing starts at 5:30 pm with car owners asked to move vehicles. Admission is 1 dollar, proceeds support Jaycee community projects.
Lagos Acres invites SECTA members to a Wednesday evening two-ball foursome golf tournament on August 17 starting at 5 p.m. Cards will be provided for members who prefer not to play.
Local residents report fishing at Pine Island Resort on Lake Kabetogama and visits across Iowa and Washington state. Several families host relatives from Crawfordsville and Cedar Rapids while others recount trips to Des Moines, Indianola, and Muscatine. Local gatherings include musical events and weekend visits with siblings, grandchildren, and in-law relatives.
Students at Washington High School are reminded to have individual pictures taken on Fee Day August 29. Pictures serve for student IDs and the yearbook, not senior graduation. Past photos were often delayed in fall, so the event is timed to avoid disrupting later activities. All high school students should participate.
Saturday evening at seven, Miss Brenda Jeneane Schantz daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Schantz and Bruce L Calhoun son of Mr and Mrs Austin Calhoun of Baltimore Md exchanged wedding vows at First Presbyterian Church Washington The Rev Richard Peterson officiated in a double ring ceremony attended by immediate family and close friends The bride wore a white chiffon over satin street length gown with a white velvet net headpiece and carried red roses The maid of honor was Miss Sandra Rae Schantz The best man was Jan Knutson Dinner followed at State Cafe and a reception at the bride’s home The couple plan to live in Washington D C after a brief stay in the near future
Ed Donald E Stone listed as private in Co E 1st Battalion 2nd Training Brigade Fort Bliss Texas with service number 16920597. The notice reflects a roster entry for personnel in the Fort Bliss unit, indicating branch and assignment details.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Goodwin of Washington announce the marriage of daughter Sheila to Richard Wayne Freel Jr Sunday June 26 in the Methodist Church at Unionville MO The bridegroom is son of Mr and Mrs R Wayne Freel Sr of Ainsworth The bride was a junior last year at the local high school and he graduated in 1961 from Washington High School and is now serving in the US Navy at Fort Huene me Cal
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