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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1972

Page

3

Local Iowa City hospital and family notices

Mrs Wes Custer Jr was dismissed from Mercy Hospital Iowa City after surgery and is convalescing at her daughter Jerri Ginkens Washington home. Nanette Scheeler guest of honor at a birthday party with family attendees. Ferne Birney is a patient at University Hospitals Iowa City room 323 West. Mrs Carl W Jarvis home after 12 day Mercy Hospital stay. Jon C Jarvis visited from Chicago and Lane W Jarvis from Decorah to be with their mother. Noel Jarvis of the Hi Fis missed State Fair singing to stay with his mother.

Wes Custer Jr Mercy Hospital Iowa City Jerri Ginkens Washington Ferne Birney University Hospitals Carl W. Jarvis Jon C. Jarvis Chicago Lane W. Jarvis Decorah Noel Jarvis Hi-Fi Doug Wilson Aaron Washington D.C LeRoy Sward Denver Colo Doug Fitz Simmons Hospital Elmer Peiffer Darlene JR. Miller Wellman Galen Weaver Bob Chalupa Dean Epperly Williamsburg Osage Beach Marie Epperly Weavers Mountain Home Ark Mr. Weaver Clarence Plapp Lee Mace

Surprise Birthday Picnic for Sam Rich at West Park Wayland

Sam Rich enjoyed a birthday picnic on Sunday August 28 at West Park Wayland hosted by his family. Attendees included Everett Rich Roy and Darrell Rich Karen Becky Wayne Rich Dwight Manning Linda Marlene Kenneth Rich Lori Loren Kit Leeper Jeffrey Anita Pamela Jo Joe Redlinger Emma Medllister Agnes Carpenter Stephen Smith Susan Linda Wallace Lisa Dickey Stan Bauer Sherry Sheryl Ronda Stauffer Merle Prickett Larry Rich Leland Rich Annette Angela Lee and many others. Afternoon callers included Gary DeWolf Doug Mark Brett Dennis McAllister.

Sam Rich West Park Wayland Everett Rich Roy Roberts Darrell Rich Karen Becky Wayne Rich Dwight Manning Linda Marlene Kenneth Rich Lori Loren Kit Leeper Jeffrey Anita Pamela Jo Lee Roberts Christie Carrie Joe Redlinger Bill Jeff Greg Bruce Ronda Emma Medllister Agnes Carpenter Stephen Smith Susan Linda Wallace Lisa Dickey Stan Bauer Sherry Sheryl Ronda Stauffer Merle Prickett Larry Rich Joe Leland Rich Annette Angela Lee Gary DeWolf Doug Mark Brett and Dennis McAllister

Army ROTC Scholarship Offers Full Benefits Nationwide

Army ROTC scholarships provide full tuition books and a $1000 yearly subsistence allowance for four years. Open to men and women across about 300 universities, with no athletic requirement. Selection emphasizes ACT scores class standing leadership and activities. Eligible students include Eagle Scouts, editors, officers, and team captains. Information through counselors or contact Colonel Rubby at Iowa City or Colonel Whitlock at Ames.

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Awards Given to Troop 242 Scouts at St James Picnic

August awards were presented to several Troop 242 Scouts at St James during the annual picnic at Lake Darling. Merit badges and Totin Chips were awarded, plus Upper Iowa River Canoe Trip patches. Scout activities and programs are planned for September as meetings resume September 11.

St. James Lake Darling Brian Dickerson Dave Hillman Bob Romine Jim Howell Stacy Bandy Sidney Mabb Rick Eden Randy Russell Rollin Secrest Randy Crone Scott Craig Jerry Westen Mike Britsch Jeff King Chris Hagemier Bill Tisor Randy Russell George Pearl Mike Craig Dan Bruegge Ray Garton Scott Hotle Lou Pailliotet Dale Bruegge

Keith Hora Named Schwengel Chairman

Keith Hora of Riverside Iowa was named co-chairman of the Washington County Schwengel for Congress Committee. He runs a corn soybean and hog farming operation and has led agriculturally oriented groups. Hora was Outstanding Young Farmer in 1966 and received the Iowa State Alumni Achievement Award this year. He is active in St James Church.

Keith Hora Riverside Iowa Washington County Richard C. Kautz Schwengel Hora Iowa State Keith St James Church Fred Schwengel Horn Congress Agriculture Earl Butz Celeste Gregg Brian Dana Kurt Darren Heidi

Social Calendar Events At Local Lodges And Club

Friday social calendar lists Rebekah Lodge 8 p.m at 100F Hall UPW Circle II 1 30 p.m Mrs Mary Stewart Circle VII 1 30 p.m Mrs Charles Schiebel Past Matrons Club 1 p.m Dessert at Captain's Table Lodge No 26 6 30 p.m Supper Masonic Temple Regular meeting 8 p.m Sunday Shalla reunion noon Bring own table service na Park

Rebekah Lodge Mary Stewart Charles Schiebel Masonic Temple

Dale Snider and Brenda Ashford wed in Lancaster California

The August 26 marriage of Dale A Snider, son of Mrs. Irene Agminer of East Main Street, and Brenda Carol Ashford of Lancaster, Calif is announced. The groom a Fairfield High School graduate, served eight years in the air force and is now a realtor in Lancaster. They reside at 336 East Avenue J-13 Lancaster 93534.

Irs Eugene Agminer Id East Main Street Dale Palmsdale Calif Brenda Carol Ashford Lancaster Lawrence Ingalls Shawn Ft. Myers Fla Albert Brock Mary Snider Washington Snider Fairfield High School Air Force Dale A. Snider East Avenue J-13

Porkettes to meet Thursday evening

The Washington County Porkettes scheduled a meeting for Thursday August 31 at 7 30 p m in the Farm Bureau Building Washington Mrs Richard Oberman state director will attend to discuss state and county activities Plans will be made for October Pork Month Anyone interested in promoting pork is invited to attend the meeting.

Washington County Porkettes Farm Bureau Washington Richard Oberman Iowa City

On the Record Hospital Admits and Dismissals

Hospital notes list admissions yesterday for Mrs. Charles Lemley in Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Slabaugh with Karona a daughter. Dismissals today include Mrs. Frank Crone in Washington.

Charles Lemley Washington Edward Slabaugh Karona Frank Crone Washington

Journal Sale Date Column

Auction notices list numerous estate and household sales across Iowa towns with dates in September and early October. Entries name owners such as Bower Gingerich Stansberry and Baker, locations from Washington to Fairfield and Kalona, and sale times from morning to early afternoon.

North Iowa Washington Lela. Bower Kalona D. Gingerich South Maple St Fairfield John Stansberry Richland Hwy 2Nd Crossroads Albert Baker Lincoln Street Ainsworth Laird Simpson Main Street Sigournes Io Washington County Fairgrounds George W Clara Johnson East 2Nd Street Ralph E Stuart Brighton Hwycross Jones St. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church Keokuk County Edward Hammes Seuvember Winfield Don Rand Lou Johnson Hwys Junction John Bomber Brads Repair Shop Wayland Katie Wenger Pleasant Plain Alma Woodford Germanville Road Lamansky Wayland Feed Service Leonard R. Wyse Glen and Geraldine Richenberger Kalona Town Middletown Burlington Smylie-Haupert Livestock Co Columbus Junction Way

CROP program history and drive to aid abroad noted

A letter from CROP in Des Moines recounts the program’s 25 year history from its 1947 wheat relief start to its evolution under Church World Service. It cites shipments, funds, and the call for donations of clothing and blankets, urging local churches to participate by October 8 with boxes and 10 cents per pound for processing.

Kuimuidean Bethel Bethel Church Des Moines Jackson Township Church World Service Wheat Belt Councils of Churches Enid Okla Christian Rural Overseas Program Community Appeal Lutheran World Relief Catholic Relief Services Community Hunger Appeal Grant Price Wmt-Tv Cedar Rapids India First Christia West Second Street Washington Ashington Christian Church

Ed Stoutner’s 85th birthday observed at Maplewood Manor

Ed Stoutner celebrated his 85th birthday at Maplewood Manor Nursing Home on Saturday evening. Relatives attended the party including Brooks and George Stoutner, Lenny, Robbie, and others. Neighbors and friends joined for cake ice cream and photos as the Stoutner family marked the occasion.

Paul Sievert Keota Bill Rebal Arizona Cloyce Hopejoy Lown Brooks Stoutner George Stoutner Glenn Stoutner Lenny Robert Yoder Robbie Art Stoutner Michael Flynn William Stoutner Jacque Cox Iowa City Bill Mayer David Flading Ed Reball Floyd Stover Wayland Clifford Freel Washington Martin Gre Om and Lori Colorado Springs Colo Gladys Vincent C. D. Thomas Des Moines Albert Harras Ed Rebal Harold McConnell Arthur Gersh Oxford Gene Maxa Lakewood Park Solo Raymond Herr Forrest Green Steve Dan Shelly McCrabb West Liberty Donald McCrabb Richard McCrabb Larry Thrapp Cedar Rapids Dean Richardson Carroll Richardson Robyn Pearl Richardson

Newcomer Wins Georgia Democratic Senate Primary

In Georgia a political newcomer defeated Sen. David Gambrell as Sam Nunn captured the Democratic nomination with ongoing GOP opposition from Fletcher Thompson. In South Carolina Eugene N Zeigler, running a media-free campaign, beat John Bolt Culbertson to face Thurmond in November.

United Press International David Gambrell Georgia Strom Thurmond South Carolina Gambrell Jimmy Carter Richard Russell D.ga Sam Nunn Lester Maddox Nunn Fletcher Thompson GOP Senate Eugene N. Zeigler John Bolt Culbertson Iberal Greenville Zeigler Culbertson Julbertson Nunn Gamvrell John McMillan D-S.c Ito Bill A.craig

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leona Wehr Lester Kern Robert S. Rubby Department of Military Science U of Iowa Harold S. Whitlock Iowa State University Ames Seersuckers Troop 242 Angel Food Wess Karen Kleopfer Coralville Jerry Hawkins Robert Kleopfer Mildred Hawkins Laird Hawkins Highland Community High School Dale Snider Brenda Ashford Journal of Boys & Girls East Sie Square Sresnington, la Ed Stoutner
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