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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1969

Page

5

Elvis Aunt Agatha column covers town notes

Dear Auntie recaps Washington area weather paving upgrades on North 2nd Ave and East Main St improvements plus new pedestrian crossings. Sparrow die-off in Central Park, school board reports show 21 new teachers and relocatable classrooms, high school stairwell hazards addressed, library room near completion, football practice underway, and local student golf winner Joe Gebhardt.

Washington 2Nd Ave East Main St Kalona Central Park Joe Gebhardt Paul Gebhardt Chevrolet Craig Paul Dick Paul

Local Birth Announcements List Nine Children

Christine Ann Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis 731 South Ninth Washington Debora Dee Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Evans Box 193 Wayland Ira Anthony Ropp son of Mr and Mrs Eldon Ropp Rural Route 2 Kalona Jeri Anne Wehr daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Wehr Rural Route 2 Keota Kathy Ann Neil daughter of Mr and Mrs Kendall Neil 834 South Ninth Washington Roger Wayne Wheeler son of Mr and Mrs Edward Wheeler Rural Route 1 Columbus Junction Sherri Suzanne Orris daughter of Mr and Mrs Cleo Orris Box 155 Ainsworth

Christine Ann Lewis Robert Lewis South Ninth Washington Debora Dee Evans Ralph Evans Box Wayland Ira Anthony Ropp Eldon Ropp Kalona Jeri Anne Wehr Eugene Wehr Keota Kathy Ann Neil Kendall Neil Roger Wayne Wheeler Edward Wheeler Columbus Junction Sherri Suzanne Orris Cleo Orris Box 155 Ainsworth Charles W. Rademaker Ann Roger F. Stiles Lawrence P. Stiles Des Moines Mary Smith Lloyd Conger Theresa Adam Michael van Cleave Joseph Harroun Irene Burmeister Medical Larry Arbogast Surgical Cecelia Hole Edward Grant Wheeler Jonas Borntrager William Laman Roger Ackley Rita Dawson James Crafton Delmar Yoder Andrew Zuehlke

The Week on the Farm Weathered Fields and Future Plans

A farm writer notes wind damage to corn and soybeans, weighing which plants to discard. He cites gusty weather, poorer weed control, and volunteer corn concerns while comparing crop prospects to flood losses elsewhere. Rain enables fall plowing and reseeding for rye and grass as green manure.

August 18 NFO district convention in Washington

Delegates at the first district convention of the National Farmers Organization heard Congressman Fred Schwengel of Iowa and NFO officials discuss farm problems during a Saturday session in the K C hall. Wilbur Garrels re‑elected president. officers include Glen Holquist vice president and Mrs. Delmer Berstler secretary. The report highlights war in Vietnam, trucking, tax loopholes, farm programs and collective bargaining.

National Farmers Organization Fred Schwengel Iowa NFO K. C. Hall Washington Wilbur Garrels First District Garrels Mt. Pleasant Glen Holquist Winfield Delmer Berstler Ladora Arthur Wiley Fairfield Ernest Ledger Schwengel Vietnam

Washington reorganizes police fire duty shifts in city

Washington city council approved a plan to reorganize fire truck drivers and police personnel with a new fourth fire truck and eight hour shifts. Drivers will operate the police radio when not on fire calls, enabling 24 hour radio service by city staff.

Washington

Washington firm unveils $250000 auto wash complex

Friday reports that J-MAR Equipment and Engineering Co of Burlington will build a new automatic car wash laundry complex and grocery store on West Madison Street Washington. Projected $250 000 investment with site work to start by Sept 15 and full completion aimed for mid May 1970.

J - Mar Equipment and Engineering Co Burlington West Madison Street Washington Larry Duncan

See family notes include Jay Carris 92nd birthday

The See family reunion honored Jay Carris who turned 92 on Monday August 18 at his daughter Clarence Logan's home. Guests included his brother Dale Carris Andy Augustine and several nieces and nephews. Other items mention Matilda Wasson visiting Yarmouth Roberta Warner earning an MA in library science and Keith Vetter attending a water conditioning convention in St. Louis with family at Lake of the Ozarks.

Clarence Goemaat West Sharon Morrison Colo Western Bible Institute Custer’s Battlefield Manana Yellowstone National Park Shoeshone Falls Idaho Salt Lake City Utah Denver Goemaats Independence Jay Carris Yooung Clarence Logan Keith Vetter St. Louis Water Conditioning Association International Chase Park Plaza Hotel Vetter Vetters Gary Kracaw Four Seasons Lodge Lake of the Ozarks

Joe Gebhardt wins Washington golf tournament title

Joe Gebhardt captured the junior golf championship at the Washington County Club with a 75 over 18 holes while Craig Paul and Kim Walker followed. The day opened with .75 inches of rain in the Washington area, cooling temperatures as heavy showers moved through between 5 30 and 6 a m. A 50th wedding anniversary open house for Mr and Mrs Charles Mayer drew 160 friends and relatives at Captain's Table while 225 attended a church reception.

Washington Joe Gebhardt Washington County Club Joe Mrs Charles Mayer Fellowship Hall The First Christian Church Glen Green

Death notices from multiple Iowa towns dated August 1969

List of obituary notices detailing deaths in Washington County and surrounding towns including Mrs. Glenn Pratt in Washington, Fred Taylor in Vinton, Martha Tucker in Richland, Gertrude Bailey in Kalona, Theresa Barabara Carl in Oskaloosa, Verda Ehrenfelt in Kalona, Samuel D. James in Kalona, Agnes McCall in Wayne County, Harry W. Grout in Kalona, John P. Adrian in Harper, and Floyd Edmondson in Washington with dates and hospital or home locations.

Glenn Pratt South Eighth Avenue Washington County Hospital Kalona Gertrude L. Bailey Johnson County Bayertown Agnes McCall Allerton Wayne County Floyd Edmondson East Harrison Street Washington Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Hospital Admissions and Births In Washington Area

A county hospital listing shows admissions, discharges, and births from Saturday through today. Names include James Crafton Wayland and Terry Helfrich Kalona among admitted patients. births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ken dall Neil of Washington. multiple surgical and medical cases noted for Washington Keota Ainsworth and surrounding towns.

Terry O'Hanlon D. J. O'Hanlon Washington Washington High School Germany James Crafton Wayland Medical Terry Helfrich Kalona Surgical Rita Dawson Andrew Zuehlke Gwendolyn Mullen Wyman Steven Hagemeier Howard Laux Scott Flickinger Roger Ackley Stephen Heisdorffer Keota Anna Amlong

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