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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1966

Page

2

Local notices share birthdays weddings travel and visitors

C Carris aged 89 was honored at a dinner at his daughter and husband William Glassburner’s home with nieces and nephews as guests. Suthep Vacharapong from Bangkok arrives to live with Leon Hillman’s family and attend school as a senior. Ira and Ira Amlong celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary with eight children 42 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Harvey and Mrs. Davis return from Kentucky attending David Daniel and Janey Myers wedding and visit Bardstown and The Stephen Foster Story. Hensel family welcome a son born August 12 at Fort Carson Colorado, grandparents Clinton Hensel, sister Allison. Jolly Nine Club holds a sunset picnic with Pam Hite. Berdo family returns from extended East vacation visiting siblings Carl Siemens in Water town and Robert Berdo in Annandale.

Harvey Davis Brooks, Ky David Daniel Janey Myers University of Jolly Nine Club Sunset Park Pam Hite T. J. Berdo East Mr. Berdo Carl Siemens Watertown Conn Robert Berdo Annandale

August Otto Schmidt of Riverside Dies at 65

August Otto Schmidt 65 of Riverside died today at Mercy Hospital Town City after a long illness. Funeral Monday 9 am at St Marys Catholic Church Riverside with Rev Walter Boeckman presiding. Rosaries Sunday 7 and 8 pm at Sorden Adams Riverside. Burial Mt Olivet Cemetery. He was born Sept 4 1900 in Washington County son of Albert and Theresia Schmidt and married Agnes Rotenburger June 28 1938. Survived by wife two daughters four sons one grandson two sisters.

Riverside Otto Schmidt Mercy Hospital Town City St. Mary's Catholic Church Walter Boeckman Sorden & Adams Mt. Olivet Schmidt Washington County Albert Theresia Weisler Schmidt Agnes Francis Rotenburger Holy Name Society Catholic Order of Foresters Fergal Marie) Gallagher Madison, Wise Richard Marilyn) Musser Iowa City Leroy Milwaukee Bernard William Carl Amelia Schmidt Lester Thomann

Ronald Rich Named Deputy Sheriff in Washington County

The Washington County Sheriffs Office announces the appointment of 29 year old Ronald Rich to deputy sheriff duties effective September 1. He will replace veteran deputy Robert Swift who resigned after twelve years of service last week. Rich, married with two children, currently serves as a police officer with the Washington city police department since 1964.

Washington County Sheriffs Office Ronald Rich E. Jefferson Ot Tiger Washington County Charles Snyder the Journal Rich Robert Swift Washington City

German youth speaks at Rotary meeting in Washington

Reichmann, a visiting German youth from Bielefeld, spoke at the Washington Rotary Club noon meeting. He outlined the British crisis leading to Berlin's wall and offered solutions for a divided Germany. Introduced by Robert Day, guest Miguel Glick of Argentina attended as an exchange student sponsored by the club.

Vorkward Reichmann Bielefeld Germany Washington Rotary Club Reichmann Washington V'S Men’s Club Rotarians Berlin Ime Robert Day Miguel Glick Argentina Rotary Club Mike Marion McAvoy Rome

Swine Producers Set Twilight Meeting August 25

Swine producers will meet on Thursday August 25 hosted by Washington County Extension. Jim Frier notes the session will include a tour of Paul Beenblossom’s confinement finishing facilities 5 miles southwest of Washington. Fred Roth from Ames will discuss trends in finishing buildings after the farm tour. The Beenblossom operation uses an open shed with winter partial closure, partially slatted floors, liquid manure handling and bedding elimination. Attendees may view facilities then hear Beenblossom describe his operations. The twilight meeting begins at 6 pm with access from the Coppock road south of Washington and near Walnut School on Highway 1.

Washington County Jim Frier Fred Roth Extension Ag Ames Paul Beenblossom New Coppock Washington Walnut School

Rev William Brewer to Speak at Marion Avenue Church Sunday

Rev William Brewer of Council Bluffs Iowa will speak at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church after the worship service on Sunday August 21. He is a native of Washington son of Mr and Mrs Jay Brewer and recently moved from Minden Nebraska to Council Bluffs. Brewer is a Sterling College and Pittsburgh Seminary graduate. He and his wife and two children will visit his parents. His son Dennis will sing a vocal solo during the service.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church William Brewer Council Bluffs Iowa Brewer Washington Jay Brewer Grace United Presbyterian Church Minden Nebraska United Presbyterian Church Sterling College Pittsburgh Seminary Dennis

Hospital W Records Dismissal Of Mordice Hughson

Mordice Hughson of Washington was dismissed today from Hospital W records in a matter noted as finalized by hospital officials. The action confirms no further charges or filings are pending.

Mordice Hughson Washington

County 4-H Demonstrations Set At State Fair

Fourteen DC4H members will showcase demonstrations at Iowa’s State Fair on Monday August 2. Riverside Cloverettes members Patty Kiefer and Mary Lee Walsh present Merry Mixes while Crawfordsville Crooked Creek Cloverettes member Marie Jones offers A Delicious Beef Stroganoff. Lime Creek Livewires member Doug Greiner will present Chemical Safety. All talks occur in the State Fair 4H Exhibit Building with top county demonstrators chosen at County Demonstration Day and County Fair in late July. Washington County folks urged to attend and support.

Washington County Iowa Sally Smith Extension Home Economist Patty Kiefer Mary Lee Walsh Riverside Clover Cloverettes Marie Jones Crawfordsville Crooked Creek Cloverettes Lime Creek 4-H Ag Doug Greiner Wellman

Highland schools enroll more students this year

Enrollment rises across Highland schools with openings at Riverside and Ainsworth on August 29. Seven elementary students plus 350 in junior high and high school occupy a new building. The Highland staff adds a nurse and several high school courses run full year. Central libraries will open at both grade school buildings.

Riverside — School Highland Schools Riverside Ainsworth Highland School

Local hosts entertain foreign visitors at house party

John Owens and Mrs. John Owens hosted a social evening for guests from abroad including Bridget Stockdale of Klent England under the Experi ent in International Living program and new AFS student Suthep Vacharapong sreecha of Bangkok Thailand. Also present were Miguel Glik of Argentina Volkhard Reichmann of Germany Norman Healy of England and John Bordwell returning from Switzerland. Hosts included the Leon Hillman family and the Marion McAvoy home with close friends sharing stories of exchange experiences.

Air John Owen Bridget Stockdale Klent England AFS 1 Suthep Vacharapongsreecha Bangkok Thailand Leon Hillman Miguel Glik Argentina Marion McAvoy Rotary Volkhard Reichmann Germany Robert Day Norman Healy Stephen Wiggers John Bordwell Richard Bordwells Switzerland AFS

Charges filed after brawl at Moose Club

Two men were charged with assault after a late night fracas at the Moose Club about 2:00 a.m. Friday. Jerry Sayre and R. R Evans were taken to Washington County Hospital by city and county officers for treatment of injuries.

Jonnybrook Moose Club Jerry Sayre R. R Evans Washington County

Thursday ceremony unites SA colt- Whithart nuptials

Judy Scheetz daughter of Mr and Mrs Cletus Scheetz of Oxford marries Lynn Neuhart son of Mr and Mrs Harlan Kart of Washington in a 10 30 am double ring ceremony at St Thomas More Church Town City officiated by Rev Clarence Slaughor and Rev Charles Cowell Jr. The bride wore Chantilly lace and white crepe with a detachable chapel length watteau train and a bouffant nylon illusion veil. Bridesmaids wore blue floor length coats with daisies and silk illusion. After noon reception at Eagles Lodge Town City, couple to live in Philadelphia after Sept 1 as Neuhart pursues post graduate study. bride a University of Iowa alumna.

Judy Scheetz Cletus Scheetz Oxford Lynn Neuhart Harlan Kart Washington St. Thomas More Catholic Church Town City Clarence Slaughor Charles Cowell Jr First Christian Church Chantilly Philadelphia Washington, D. C Fels University of Iowa University

Mission Society Meeting Hosted by Mrs Fuhr and Mrs Knupp

Sixteen members of the Prairie Flower Missionary Society met with Mrs. Glenn Fuhr on Thursday evening. Mrs. James Rossen led devotions and spoke briefly on apostasy in churches. Mrs. Jim Frier conducted the meeting and introduced Mrs. Robert Vanderlinden who presented a program on Mormonism. Betty Crocker coupons were collected to aid the Shepherds Home in Wisconsin. The next meeting is planned for Sept. 28 at the church with Dr. Kenneth Goodspeaker as guest. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and cohostess, Mrs. Glenn Knupp.

Prairie Flower Missionary Society Glenn Fuhr James Rossen Jim Frier Robert Vanderlinden Betty Crocker Shepherd’s Home Wisconsin Kenneth Goodspeaker Glenn Knupp

Flora Crim 82 dies at Happy Haven Nursing Home

Flora Ida Crim 82 died at 7 p.m. Thursday in Lone Tree after living in Columbus Junction area. Funeral 2 p.m. Saturday Stacy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus. Born June 1 1884 in Washington County to Charles Vesey and Mary Knotek Harrison. Married April 3 1912 to Robert W Crim. he died June 6 1966. Survived by son Earl of Columbus Junction and brother Charles I Harrison of Oklahoma City.

Columbus Junctionars Flora Ida Crim Happy Haven Lone Tree Stacy Lewis Columbus Hubert Sunderman Columbus City Cemetery Mrs. Crim Washington County Charles Vesey Mary Knotek Harrison Robert W. Crim Earl Columbus Junction Charles I, Harrison Oklahoma City Okla

Washington social calendar list of reunions and meetings

The column lists multiple local events and gatherings in Washington including reunions at Glenwood Park Macomb Il and Sunset Park Kos Sunset Park, various clubs and leagues with times from noon to 9 30 a m, reservations contact numbers, and notes on picnics and bingo. It mentions a Twilight League Mens Stag at 8 p m and a Blue Monday Bowling League pre season meet at TV Lab Melody Strikers 7 30 p m.

Glenwood Park Macomb Sheetz Fairgrounds Moothart Sunset Park Hesseltine B. D. Curtis H. A. Munson William Cummings Blue Monday TV Lab Melody Strikers Doyle Brown

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Wulf in Charlotte

Social notes record Charlotte Wulf celebrated at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Don Zwicki on Friday August 12 with twenty guests and two children. Colors pink and white featured in decorations, and guests included Mrs. Elmer Wulf Mrs. Scott Wilcox and Mrs. Louisa Young. Miss Wulf will wed Robert X Wilcox August 20. Engaged Mr and Mrs Ymer Crawford announce Betty Ruth Crawford's engagement to Robert D Stalder son of Mr and Mrs Ray Stalder of Washington. Betty Ruth is a 1966 Washington High School graduate employed at Advance Ross. Robert D Stalder is a 1964 graduate and serves with the 101st Airborne Army Division in Viet Nam, due home late fall for a winter wedding.

Tiss Charlott Wulf Don Zwicki Elmer Wulf Scott Wilcox Louisa Young Chicago Miss Wulf Robert X. Wilcox Ymer Crawford Brighton Betty Ruth Pfe Robert D. Stalder Ray Stalder Washington Washington High School Advance Ross 101St Airborne Army Division Viet Nam

Y Wives Set To View Craft Catalogs For Wall Plaques

Roy Monges, chairman of crafts for Y Wives, announces catalogs for ordering wall plaques will be shown at the Y Wives coffee next Tuesday. Catalogs will be available at the YW desk until Sept 1 for members to sign up. A new policy requires payment at the time of ordering. those who ordered last spring may pay Mrs Hodges by the first luncheon or before the ordering deadline.

Rs. Roy Monges Y Wives Hodges

Garden Club Meeting Reports Luncheon Then Business

Twenty four members and one guest attended a one o clock luncheon after Captain's Table. After the meal the club met at the home of Mrs Ester Orr where Mrs Walter Smith led a brief business session and the group discussed Jawail proceedings.

Capain Ester Orr Walter

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C. Carris William Glassburner Suthep Vacharapong Preecha Sathep Ira Amlong M. C. Hensel Jr Carson Colo Fan Clinton Hensel Alison August Otto Schmidt Wolf's Flower Shop Faith Baptist Church Washington Fairgrounds Baptist General Conference Oliver J. Parish Highland John Owens Evening Journal Colt- Whithart Mary Ellen Scheetz Betty Rose Scheetz Rex Newhart Mark Heisman Steve Sidwell Shors Patrick Burns Ron DeCatta Rochester N. Y Edward John Daniel Scheetz Ted Collins Lowally Kenneth Burns van Neuhart Flora Crim C. M. Hayes Insurance Agency E. Washington Aliber & Co Des Moines MT. Pleasant Mcmillan Park Admini Upomores Thrills Rrnay Country Club Orm BPW Club Pin Queen Bowling League Harley Cole Washington State Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Charlotte Wulf Wag’s 66 Washington St St. Oskaloosa Ken Ruessegger North Clay West Liberty Ken President's Committee On Washington, D.C the Advertising Council International ‘Newspaper
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