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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1966
Page
5
Dear Aunt Agatha reports a cricket invasion and a lively town scene with a battle of the bands near the square. Notes include a new football coach Roger Harrington, street paving upgrades, hospital expansion, deputy changes, and a small plane crash with no injuries.
Multiple notices report deaths and funeral services across Washington County Iowa. Ame ry M Coffman 22 died in a Rankin Texas crash and funeral was held at Asbury Church Bettendorf. Evely Ellen Shettier 55 died at home north of Wellman. John C Knotek 70 farmer and Duroc breeder died at his Washington farm. Kimberly Lee Schoolcraft infant died in Newport News Virginia with services at Zehr Funeral Home. Mrs Arthur Van Winkle died at Henry County Hospital. William Rath 84 died in Washington County Hospital. August Otto Schmidt 65 died in Riverside Mercy Hospital Town City. Flora Ida Crim 82 died at Happy Haven Nursing Home Lone Tree.
The farmer notes rainfall hoping for relief, cool temps and scattered showers in surrounding counties. Hay can be cut and stored well though tonnage per acre is below normal but quality is good. Field tile issues were found and repaired to protect the tiling system. Farmers consider selling part of the 1966 soybean crop but prefer storing some, while corn prices rise aiding profit amid rising production costs.
Hospital admits and dismissals dated yesterday and today across multiple towns including Washington Ainsworth Wellman Archbold and Kalona. Names include Mattie Emry Washington Anna Lewis Earl Wood Henry Wagen Minn ie Miller and Brent Eichelberger with several births noted for Marvin Borntrager and a daughter.
An August Wednesday fire destroyed a trailer tank loaded with liquid asphalt at a rail siding in West Chester. Officials cited spontaneous combustion of fumes as the cause. Nearby residents include Mr and Mrs Jack Fish who moved to the Neill Trotman farm near Washington.
Don Radda of rural Washington took blue ribbons at the All-Iowa Fair in Cedar Rapids with top honors for the tallest stalk of corn and the longest ear, plus blue ribbons for ten ears of white rice popcorn, oats, barley, wheat, rye, and soybeans. The fair showcased multiple entries and nearby residents shared weekend activities and visits, including fishing trips and family gatherings across Iowa and Minnesota.
Washington County Sheriff Charles Snyder announced the office accepted the resignation of Deputy Robert L. Swift, who has served twelve years. The change takes effect in September, with Swift leaving the sheriff's staff after a long tenure in the county.
John Ellinger of Ainsworth wins auditions to compete at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. The King Bros 3 Ring Circus tours Washington September 1 with two shows at 4 pm and 8 pm, marking their 47th annual tour at the Washington County fairgrounds. August weddings, visits, and travels fill local notes, including Frigidaire dealer meeting and regional family gatherings.
The Washington segment lists Edwin James We and Michael John Goodwin, son of Mr and Mrs John Jay Goodwin of Wayland, plus Shawn Miles Junkin, son of Mr and Mrs James Franklin Junkin of Washington, and Michael Dale Rathmell, son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Dale Rathmell of Washington. The item appears in the Stork Gazette section of the Washington Journal dated Saturday August 20 1966.
Multiple wedding notices from Washington and nearby towns list brides and grooms, their parents, and ceremony details. Notable couples include Brenda Jeneane Schantz and Bruce L Calhoun at First Presbyterian Church in Washington, and Sheila Goodwin and Richard Freel Jr. at Unionville Methodist Church.
Navy veteran Am E Simerman received the Navy Commendation Medal for saving a four year old struck by a truck in Norfolk Virginia. The ceremony included a citation from the Secretary of the Navy and commendation from his commanding officer J L Arrington IT. Separately Paul Stafford of Mt Pleasant escaped serious injury when his car overturned on Wayland road near Washington. Ronald Rich was named Deputy Sheriff of Washington County, replacing Robert Swift who resigned after twelve years. Local social and family notices include a potluck hosted by Mr and Mrs John Owen for visiting foreign guests, engagements and marriages in the area, and new foreign exchange student Suthep Vacharapong preecha arriving to attend the local high school.
Note to readers describes the Saturday issue prepared for out-of-state readers, especially former Washington residents, promising a concise weekly wrap of local news. The notice outlines accessibility and aims to help non-local readers catch up on the week’s events.
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