Back to school time in Washington reflects town life
In this local diary style column Auntie notes the rush to prepare for the new school year with teachers hired and facilities updated. Jesse Knight leaves vocal music post, replaced by Robert Youngquist. A new high school library may miss opening day. A brief fire alarm and local art display enrich the week. Crops show mixed harvest prospects as summer winds down.
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Stork Gazette Winners Named in Local Births
Lisa Ann Todd, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Todd of 110 S 15th Washington. Aaron Craig Sieren, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sieren of Route 1 Washington. David Alan Weber, son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Edward Weber of Route 2 Keota. David Eric Ibbotson, son of Mr and Mrs John Elvin Ibbotson of Route 1 Columbus Junction. John Charles Capper, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Capper of 913 9th Ave Wellman.
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Lisa Ann Todd
Robert Todd
S. 15Th
Washington
Aaron Craig Sieren
Lawrence Sieren
David Alan Weber
Hubert Edward Weber
Keota
David Eric Ibbotson
John Elvin Ibbotson
Columbus Junction
John Charles Capper
Charles Capper
9Th Ave
Wellman
The Week on the Farm August 16 1969
A neighbor’s cattle escaped into a corn field prompting a round-up with horses to recapture one animal. Distant flood damage worsened fences along the creek, requiring a bulldozer to clear debris. State Fair season inspires camping memories, while harvests include a second sweet corn planting and a flourishing tomato crop. Muscatine watermelons are preferred and abundant now.
Washington Fair Week horse show draws large crowd
A Friday evening horse show closing Fair Week in Washington drew 170 horses across 16 classes with a capacity crowd. The Washington County Home residents attended as a special outing organized by home officials.
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Washington High adds drama sociology and senior math
Washington High School officials broaden curriculum for the upcoming year adding three elective courses drama sociology and senior mathematics. The drama course combines theater history with practical studio work and two of the courses are semester long while all are optional for graduation.
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Burge Hammond
Deaths and obituaries from Washington County area
Ira Eli Saunders 84 died at University Hospitals Iowa City Aug 10 after staying there since June 24 a Brighton resident Relatives in Wellman report the death of Mrs Jack Vanik 3919 W 115 St Chicago born Edna Schaus June 19 1904 Wellman daughter of Peter and Viola Schaus She graduated Wellman High School 1923 Georgia Cummings formerly Washington resident died Aug 13 in Sacramento funeral Friday burial there Mrs D R Marshall 66 died Aug 13 Muscatine General Hospital Ralph Frank Peiffer 60 of 614 East Washington St died Aug 14 in Washington County Hospital Mrs Clifford Thorne 86 died Aug 14 Halcyon House former Washington County recorder worked as abstractor in Washington Des Moines offices.
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Georgia) Cummings
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Halcyon House
Rotary guests discuss Boys State and local news trio
Rotary Club heard Don Lawless and Jim Davis speak on Boys State at Camp Dodge. Marek represented Farmers Mutual Insurance at a Grinnell training meeting. A prenuptial shower honored Peg Statler ahead of August 30 wedding to Robert Helscher.
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Washington High football players report for pre season exams
Football players reported to Washington High School gym for pre season physicals with coach Roger Harrington calling varsity prospects to start first practice Friday at 9 a.m. The day’s notes include NFO convention speakers August 16 in KC Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m and several local family reunions and a hospital admission. Angela Rose Mouser born at Mercy Iowa City. Janet Arlene Schiebel also listed.
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Resignation leads to new vocal music director at district
Washington Community School District board accepted Jesse Knight's resignation as high school vocal music director and hired Robert Youngquist as his successor. Knight moves to Bloomington Minnesota and Youngquist, teaching in Wellington Ohio, arrives September 6 after Austria study. Also noted were textbook adoptions, election plans, and construction reports. An engagement for Anne Courtney to Richard Kaufman was announced with wedding plans for Saturday.
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