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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1968

Page

2

County Payments Support Social Security for Students

Social security benefits for students ages 18 to 22 in school total more than scholarships at many colleges nationwide. In 1968 69 the program will pay about 479 million to roughly 466000 eligible students, averaging over 1000 per person, with 414 students in the Burlington district receiving 426310. Benefits may continue during vacations and summers and when earnings are under 1680 for the year.

United States Richard L. Roth Burlington Roth Social Security Office Federal Bldg Des Moines Henry Louisa Washington

Arthur Dayton 83 Dies in Moline Illinois

Arthur N. Dayton aged 83 a former West Chester farmer died August 22 at Lutheran Hospital Moline Ill Burial followed at Davenport Fairmont Cemetery He married Glaphney Loehr in 1906 Survived by son Wyatt of Moline and three daughters Irma Long of Wellman Margaret Black of Moline Lela Disney of Davenport Also 14 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren One son Merle preceded him in death

Arthur N. Dayton West Chester Lutheran Moline Ill Fairmont Davenport Glaphney Loehr Wyatt Hugh Irma) Long Wellman Otis Margaret) Black Howard Lela) Disney Merle

Baird Kin Celebrate Golden Wedding and 100th Birthday

In Webster City Mr and Mrs Lee Baird joined brother Ray Baird and his wife to mark their golden wedding anniversary. They also helped family friend Mrs Frank Zenor celebrate her upcoming 100th birthday this Thursday August 29. Nearby, Mrs Roy Page Brighton Mrs Keith McClelland Wellston Mrs Howard Schultz Ainsworth Mrs Joe Schantz and Mrs Edna Schantz Washington spent Tuesday visiting and shopping, enjoying lunch at the Colonial Town House in Kalona. The five women are sisters.

Lee Baird Webster City Mr. Baird Ray Baird Frank Zenor Roy Page Brighton Keith McClelland Wellston Howard Schultz Ainsworth Joe Schantz Edna Schantz Washington Kalona

Extension seeks photos for 50th anniversary program

Washington County Extension Service plans a 50th anniversary with an October 12 event featuring an open house and recognition dinner. Jim Frier asks local residents to loan old pictures of Extension and 4 H club work, with dates and identifications on the back, preferably by September 10. Tickets for the banquet go on sale September 1 at the Extension office and through County Extension Council members.

Extension Service Washington County Extension Service Jim Frier Frier County Extension Council County Extension

March not composed by Washington man

The Journal issued a correction stating that yesterday’s report on the municipal band concert misidentified the composer of a new march. The work performed tonight for the first time is by a musician named Wise, not Ron Wise as previously stated.

Washington the Journal Ron Wise Wise

Post office to close on Labor Day across city

The Washington Post Office will be closed on Labor Day Monday September 2. No rural or city delivery and holiday collection and dispatch observed. Special delivery letters and packages within city limits delivered. Lock box service remains normal. Lobby open 8 am to 6 pm.

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Melissa Boshart Celebrates Third Birthday Today

Melissa Boshart daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Boshart is celebrating her third birthday today August 28.

Melissa Boshart Clinton Boshart

Record of Names and Events in Washington Area

Yesterday listed Edith Lambert and Carol Drayfahl in medical contexts. Today notes Dwaine Allen Simpson in surgical care. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Cherry Jr in Washington. Mae Smith and Lizzie Turner and Helen James appear in additional entries across Washington and Columbus Junction.

Edith Lambert Washington Carol Drayfahl John Cherry Jr Mae Smith Lizzie Turner Helen James Columbus Junction

Local Notes on Residents and Visitors

Margaret Ann Guy a Brighton daughter now serves as a resident nurse at the Mental Health Institute Mt Pleasant she is a Mercy School of Nursing Iowa City graduate. Don Pearl and family returned from a Smoky Mountains vacation visiting friends in West Virginia Indiana and Illinois. Douglas Stout Seville patient at Mercy Hospital Iowa City improving and receiving visitors in room 232.

Margaret Ann Guy Robert Guy Brighton The Mental Health Institute Mt. Pleasant Guy Mercy School of Nursing Iowa City Don Pearl Tom Jim George Smoky Mountains West Virginia Indiana Illinois Douglas Stout Seville Mercy Hospital

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