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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1969

Page

2

J A Huber Dies at Mercy Hospital Iowa City

J A Huber longtime Washington County resident died Wednesday August 27 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm at Jones Funeral Home Washington Rev Sam Bowser officiating Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery He born June 18 1882 son of Aaron and Mary Huber He married Mary Capitola O Laughlin February 21 1906 Survived by son Keith Washington daughter Florence Gorham Moberly MO two brothers H L and D A Huber two granddaughters and many nieces and nephews Preceded in death by three sisters and his parents

J. A. Huber Washington County Mercy Hospital Iowa City Jones Funeral Home Washington Sam Bowser Elm Grove Cemetery Mr. Huber Aaron and Mary (Logue) Huber Cedar Township Mary Capitola O’laughlin Keith T. F Florence) Gorham Moberly Missouri H. L D. A. Huber

Students to buy season grid tickets for Washington games

Elementary and junior high students in the Washington Community School District may purchase season tickets for Washington football games at registration on Friday August 29. Tom English, athletic director, says student season tickets will be sold for 3 dollars this year. Plans are also being made for the annual soap clinic at Case Field on Friday evening of this week.

Washington Tom English Case Field

Offer religion class for St James youth

Parents of St James Parish with junior and senior high students will register their children on Wednesday September 10 at 7 30 p.m. in the Parish Hall Rev Kevin Coughlin from the Diocesan Office of Religious Education in Davenport will address the parents on Christian development The religious education committee for grades seven through twelve is led by Mr Don Rich with Mrs Clem Dold as secretary and Mr Earl Voelker as treasurer Sister Virginia Hughes BVM oversees the program

St. James Parish Kevin Coughlin Diocesan Office of Religious *Education Davenport Don Rich Clem Dold Earl Voelker Virginia Hughes BVM

Washington Post Office Labor Day Closure Notice

The Washington Post Office will be closed on Labor Day September 1. There will be no city or rural delivery on that date but special delivery letters addressed for delivery within the city limits will be delivered. Holiday schedules for collection and dispatch will be observed and lobby hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. A stamp machine in the lobby offers 5 and 6 cent stamps.

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Howard Bakers Honored At Sunset Park Coop Dinner

Mr and Mrs Howard Baker were guests of honor at a Sunset Park cooperative dinner Sunday August 24 in celebration of their 54th wedding anniversary on August 26. A long list of attendees from Washington Richland Winfield New London Fairfield Wellman Harper and Pella attended.

Seth Hoskins Richland Pleasant Plain Friends Church Dickey Prairie Home Chalmers Hoskins Howard Baker Sunset Park Ted Ross Doyle Brown Omar Black Clark Baker Don Debbie Jerry Fisher Monty Bill Hazelett Ken Embree Tim Terry Ellis Don Rees Matt Lori Long Washington Lawrence Baker Steve Oswalt Richard Lauderdale Winfield Kenneth Brown New London Don Brown Fairfield Danny Aggson Wellman Joe Baker Harper Ron Ross Jimmie Pella

Accident in Washington Damages Cars in Parking Lot

A car owned by Alvin and Magdaline Stoltzfus rolled from a parking stall in Washington Monday afternoon and struck Richard Andersons car. The Anderson vehicle sustained about 250 dollars in damage.

Alvin Magdaline Stoltzfus Washington Richard Anderson Anderson

Reception honors Sidney A. Coon at Aug 24 gathering

A large group of relatives and friends attended a Sunday reception for Mr. and Mrs. Sidney A. Coon between 2 and 5 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Corpman north of Ainsworth. The couple were married August 16 in East Detroit, Michigan.

Sidney A. Coon Clifford Corpman Ainsworth Coon Detroit Mich Larry Sexton Sidney Coon Dean Douglas Leonard Dennis Corpman

Masonic Breakfast Planned at Fort Madison

The Masonic Lodge in Fort Madison will hold its annual Labor Day breakfast on September 1. The event starts at 5 30 a m and Master Masons from the area are invited to attend and participate while the lodge confers the third degree in a session at the lodge hall.

Masonic Lodge Fort Madison Lodge

Admitted and Dismissed Names Filed in Washington Records

A transfer list shows admissions including Ernest Greiner Keo ta medical and Jeffrey Bell Washington medical. Dismissals include Joseph Stauffer Wayland, Marilyn Baker Wayland, and baby boy Ibbotson Columbus Junction.

Ernest Greiner Keota Medical Jeffrey Bell Washington Joseph Stauffer Wayland Marilyn Baker Boy Ibbotson Columbus Junction

Syna Clear Decongestant Ad From Osincup Drug Store

Exclusive new hard core SYNA CLEAR Decongestant tablets offer instant continuous relief for nasal and sinus congestion. One tablet provides up to eight hours of relief from pain and pressure and stops watery eyes and runny nose. Available without prescription at Osincup Drug Store with maker satisfaction guarantee.

Osincup Drug Maker Osincup Drug Store

Burham, Arlo, 45, Dies in Spokane Veteran’s Hospital

Arlo Burham, a former Washington resident, died Tuesday night at Spokane Veterans Hospital after about a month-long illness. He was 45 and a brother of Daryl Burham of Washington. Funeral arrangements are presently definite.

Arlo Burham Washington Veterans Hospital Spokane Wash Daryl Burham

Bridal Shower for Miss Schoonover Ahead of Sept. 20 Wedding

Miss Jacqueline Schoonover received assorted bridal gifts at a prenuptial party hosted by Mrs. Max L. Smith. Assisting were Mrs. Keith Vetter and Mrs. Robert Moss. The couple-to-be will wed Robert Carl September 20 at the Methodist Church. Decorations featured avocado and burnt orange. Attending guests included Mrs. Norman Schoonover, Mrs. Anthony Carl of Valparaiso, Mrs. Richard Carl of Merrillville, Mrs. James Lee of Muscatine, and Miss Beverly Allen of Davenport.

Jacqueline Schoonover Max L. Smith Keith Vetter Robert Moss Anthony Carl Valparaiso Ind Richard Carl Merrillville James Lee Muscatine Beverly Allen Davenport

Birthday visit by Gov Ray to fourte en-year-old Kim Morse

Excitement rose in North English as Governor Ray planned a birthday stop for Kim Morse who turns fourteen. Kim, a Muscular Dystrophy patient and poster boy of the 1960 fund drive, received 298 birthday cards including a note from Richard Nixon and cards from Jack Miller Everette Dirksen Donald Johnson and August Busch Jr. The Iowa governor and two staff members delivered a commemorative pin and joined brunch with Kim’s family after a morning visit.

North English Kim Morse Crawfordsville Kim Richard Lease Lease Minnesota Twins Dale Bell Representative Schwengel Richard Nixon Jack Miller Fred Schwengel Everette Dirksen Donald E. Johnson Veterans’ Administration August Busch, Jr St. Louis Baseball Club Robert Ray Iowa

Local fines for speeding and stop sign violation

Two motorists paid fines in justice court. Gary Randall Sabin of Kalona was fined 10 dollars for speeding. Jay Joseph Sojka of Riverside route 1 was fined 10 dollars for disregarding a stop sign. Marriage license issued to Timothy Robert Colbert of Riverside and Beverly Ann Kinsinger of Kalona.

Justice of the Peace Court Gary Randall Sabin Kalona Jay Joseph Sojka Route 1 Riverside Timothy Robert Colbert Beverly Ann Kinsinger

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