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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1967

Page

2

Feeder Pig Project Highlights Washington FFA Member

Don Baker son of Mr and Mrs Clark Baker of Washington is a junior in the local high school and active in the Washington Future Farmers of America. He manages a herd of ten sows and raises pigs to feeder pig weight then sells them. His health and parasite control programs keep the litter average at eight pigs as he plans to expand to 40 head next fall and pursue the Iowa FFA Degree.

Don Baker Clark Baker Washington Washington Future Farmers of America Don Iowa Association FFA Iowa Farmer

Four motorists fined in city speeding cases

Four motorists paid fines in the justice of the peace court after being stopped by city police for speeding. James L. Walker of Washington paid $10, Tom Allen Ra benold of Washington paid $16, Shirley Jean Zieglowsky of Washington paid $14, and William Carl Pfeifer of Wellman paid $14.

Justice of the Peace Court James L. Walker Washington Tom Allen Rabenold Shirley Jean Zieglowsky William Carl Pfeifer Wellman

December livestock sales and auctions near Washington Iowa

A dense schedule lists multiple farm and livestock auctions and closings in Iowa towns including Washington Kalona Letts Kinross and Fairfield. Events begin midday or early afternoon on various December dates with organizers such as Wayne L Horak Wm TeBockhorst Vern Nixson D E Schultz Son Ruby Miller and others.

Harold TeBockhorst Washington Chuck Hotle Old Kalona Edwin H. Neill N. E Kinross Ruby Ivan Miller

Baptist Men Hear Dr George Challas At First Baptist Church

Thirty four men attended the Baptist Men’s Brotherhood gathering at the First Baptist Church to hear Dr George Challas a child psychiatrist from Iowa City discuss his work. Accompanying him were Jim McCoy a pre medical student Mary Roose a county schools psychologist and Mrs Max Lee a county public health nurse. A mushroom supper followed with mushrooms provided by Dean Jeffries.

The Baptist Men's Brotherhood First Baptist Church George Challas Iowa City Jim McCoy Mary Roose Max Lee

Phone in recruitment show on KTVO in Ottumwa

The Iowa State Employment Service will sponsor a phone in Job Recruitment show Monday December 4 at 10 30 p m on KTVO Channel 3 Ottumwa Viewers seeking work or wanting details of employment services may phone in collect to the number given The service and local employers will answer questions and set appointments The program Jobs A Go Go features the Court Jesters music.

Iowa State Employment Service KTVO Channel 3 Ottumwa Iowa

Washington Evening Journal masthead and staff notice

The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists editors and staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffe local advertising and Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and that it is entered as second class matter under act of March 3 1879 at Washington Iowa.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffe Howard Hazen Peat Office Washington Iowa

Two Carnival Workers Questioned In Florida Slayings

Police in Daytona Beach held carnival workers Richard Stalling and Wayne Thompson for questioning after two youths were found shot along the Ocean Highway. The second victim was identified as James Stephen Moore, 18, of Indianapolis, with his brother in California to confirm. A third body, Daniel Schultz, 18, of Salem, Ind., was identified earlier. warrants had been issued for two unidentified suspects.

Daytona Beach Fla UPI Florida Ocean Highway James Stephen Moore P. A. Edmonson Moore Gerald San Anselmo Calif Edmonson Richard Anthony Stalling Wayne Douglas Thompson Dayton Beach John Doe Daniel Schultz Salsberry Ind Here

Extension extends deadline in Master Corn Growers contest

Washington County farmers gain more time to complete measuring and harvesting for the Master Corn Growers contest. County Extension Director Jim Frier urges rapid procedure completion to feed winter corn production survey data as about 75 percent of county corn has been harvested. He notes farmers may hire extra help to extend plowing hours to ensure a good seed bed for next year, especially on clay heavy flat ground where fall plowing is essential.

Washington County Jim Frier Frier

Pfc Smith to get army discharge in California

Pfc Joe Smith, who spent most of his 24 months in the service at Brownsville California home, will receive a normal discharge after the Army dropped its bid to keep him. His lawyer warned the writ of habeas corpus remains in play. Smith, 23, was drafted in 1965 and hoped for transfer to Southeast Asia before home leave.

San Francisco API Joe Joe Smith Brownsville Calif Smith California Oakland Army Center Southeast Asia

Service members complete training at Redstone Arsenal and Navy center

Private Glen A. Hoyle, 20, son of Dwight and Mrs. Hoyle of Brighton Iowa, completed an ammunitions storage course at the Army Missile and Munitions School Redstone Arsenal Alabama on November 22. Seaman Recruit Walter H Jungbluth I of Washington Iowa graduated from nine weeks of Navy basic training at the Naval Training Center San Diego. Sgt. Larry W Van Winkle of Central City Iowa attended the Communications Center Specialist Course in Europe and was named honor graduate with a 91 percent score, earning a commendation letter for his exemplary performance.

Redstone Arsenal Ala Glen A. Hoyle Dwight D. Hoyle Brighton Iowa Army Missile and Munitions School San Diego Walter H. Jungbluth USN Washington Navy Naval Training Center Larry W. van Winkle Charles W. van Winkle Central City U.S. Army Europe Larry Warren R. Colville

Gentzler Opens Small Engine Repair Shop in Columbus City

Randall K. Gentzler of Columbus City opens Gentzler Small Engine Repair in a new building in the business district. No grand opening ceremonies planned yet.

Columbus City Randall K. Gentzler Gentzler Gentzler Small Engine Repair

Adult Farmers class dates set

Washington Adult Farmers class meetings listed by Ron Anderson cover topics from tuning tractors to soil and water conservation. Sessions run at 7:30 p.m. in the high school vocational agriculture room with a $1.50 fee for booklets. an industry tour and banquet are planned.

Washington Ron Anderson

Mrs. Sable Injured In Richland Overturn Crash

Goldie Sable of Packwood suffered head and facial cuts when she lost control on an icy overhead rail bridge west of Richland Friday at about 6 am. Her car left the road, rolled over, and was demolished. She was treated locally and later at Fairfield hospital. in good condition.

Richland Goldie Sable Packwood

Good Showing in Washington Junior High Fitness Tests

Fifteen students at Washington Junior High scored outstanding marks in recently administered fitness tests during regular physical education. Girls excelled in situps, bends, shuttle runs, and jumps, while boys posted top pull ups and sprint times. All students participated in the compulsory fitness exam.

Washington Junior High Duane Hagensick Becky Atkinson Pat Redlinger Jill Morgan Jo Lynn Evans Vicki Tucker

Mid-Prairie Holds First Annual Fall Sports Banquet

The Mid Prairie Booster Club hosted the first annual Fall Sports Banquet at the Student Center on Tuesday night November 21 1967 honoring the Summer Baseball Girls Softball and Senior High Football teams. Rev Robert Parris led the invocation and 185 parents coaches and friends along with 65 athletes enjoyed a Smorgasbord dinner.

Mid Prairie Robert Parris Mid Prairie Booster Club Richard Beck Calvin Hickman Hickman Tim Grady

Smithcraft Inc Signs Seven Year Lease in Columbus Junction

Smithcraft Inc of Columbus Junction signs a seven year lease to continue operations in the present building. Harold Petershagen and Cecil Lee manage the firm, which specializes in wedding stationery.

Smithcraft Inc Columbus Junction Smithcraft Inc Columbus Junction Harold Petershagen Cecil Lee

Calendar Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Richard H McCleery

Mr and Mrs Richard H McCleery hosted a Calendar Party Friday evening with friends at their home. Guests dined at the Captain's Table and enjoyed a calendar themed menu in Latin, a brief historical program anchored on December 1, and a calendar girls selection for 1968. Musical numbers featured Mrs Milo Sorden and others singing seasonal pieces, ending with Auld Lang Syne as rhythmic closings.

Richard H. McCleery McCleery Ing Milo Sorden Kay Stewart Bess

Parsons College Students Teach in Washington Schools

Nine senior Parsons College students begin an eight week student teaching program in Washington Public Schools under a district college agreement. The group includes Lincoln Nancy Baldwin and Sharon Flessner in primary grades, Ruth Houghton and Joyce Thrun in upper elementary, Sam Guarino Jane King and Mary Foster in junior high, Steven Lipman and Sue Schott in high school. Supervisors include Zag er, Bailey, Reinier, Hayes, Elgin, Fritz, Harrington, and Rhea. Al Kinzler oversees the locally run program.

Parsons College Fairfield Washington Lincoln Nancy Baldwin Julie Zager Sharon Flessner Mary Bailey Stewart Ruth Houghton Lois Reinier Joyce Thrun Beverly Hayes Sam Guarino Duane Hagensick Jane King Vernon Elgin Mary Foster al Fritz Steven Lipman Roger Harrington Sue Schott Alberta Rhea al Kinzler

Don Stuart Returns to College Classes

Don Stuart resumes classes at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville after Thanksgiving at his parents home. Mrs Mildred Cray marked her 87th birthday with several visitors from Iowa City Ainsworth Richmond and local towns. Thanksgiving guests included Mr and Mrs Lamont Dann and family and other relatives from Chicago Cedar Rapids Cedar Falls Charleston South Carolina and Mundy Tailor Park 29405.

Riverside Don Stuart Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Paul Stuart Mildred Cray Frank Burger Iowa City Glenn Cray Ainsworth Harry Strabala Richmond Fred Frank Maynard Strabala Karen Don Davisson Cray Jennie Kath Oral Rath Lamont Dann Bill O'Conner Chicago Ray Laurel Cedar Rapids Gordon Denton Cedar Falls William O’conner Steoy O’conner Wes Sojka South Carolina Montague Ave Charleston Heights Mundy Tailor Park

Local names list vehicles and individuals in brief record

A concise record item lists Jerry Lee Cline Rambler Clay or Lorena Goode Oldsmobile and Robert or Jane Lewis Chevrolet Peter Robert Gerot Chevrolet Donald or Alma Batterson Oldsmobile Larry Levi Billman Chevrolet Gerald Keith Clubb Oldsmobile English River Concentrates Chevrolet truck.

Jerry Lee Cline Rambler Clay Or Lorena Goode Oldsmobile Robert Or Jane Lewis Chevrolet Peter Robert Gerot Donald Or Alma Batterson Larry Levy Billman Gerald Keith Clubb English River

Local Property Transfers List and Private Dwellings

A spell of property transfers and new structures is listed. Transfers include Stanley R Skinner new garage at 907 Prospect Place D L Obal new dwelling 705 Perdock Court William A Shalla new garage 717 East Second Leonard Tindal new home 635 West Washington U P Home new cottage 1203 East Washington and a series of estate and lot conveyances among Stephen F Dautremont Dennis Keith Wieland Lawrence B Griffith administrator of George L Rose William Nisly Murl Conry Blaine Conry Robert L Ryner Kenneth L Hanson and others across Kalona and nearby blocks.

Stanley R. Skinner Prospect Place D. L. Obal Perdock Court William A. Shalla East Second Leonard Tindal Washington U. P. Home East Stephen F. Dautremont Dennis Keith Wieland Riverside Lawrence B. Griffith George L. Rose William Nisly Snider Kalona Murl Conry Blaine Conry Robert L. Ryner Kenneth L. Hanson Smouse Northside

Rebekah Lodge Elects New Officers at IOOF Hall

Mrs Clyde Tucker presided at the Friday night meeting of the Rebekah Lodge at the IOOF Hall. New officers elected include noble grand Mrs Charles Swift financial secretary Mrs M D Lee treasurer Mrs Harold Brock recording secretary Mrs Wayne Brock. Odd Fellows invite Rebekahs to a social with cards on Tuesday December 5 at 8 p m. December 15 refreshment committee is Mrs Harold Brock and Mrs Wayne Brock. Mr and Mrs John Beenblossom and committee served refreshments.

Clyde Tucker Rebekah Lodge IOOF Charles Swift Noble Grand M. D. Lee Harold Brock Wayne Brock Odd Fellows Lodge Rebekahs Archer Augustine John Beenblossom

Social calendar of community clubs and events

notices list gatherings for HJ Club Shirts and Skirts YWCA Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple and more with times locations and activities including potlucks exchanges and Christmas programs across Saturday to Wednesday. attendees urged to bring gifts cookies and recipes for service members and County Home for charity events.

Farmer Savings Bank Kalona Legion Hall Dell Trout YWCA Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board Ywca Council St. Mary Circle James McQuaid Scott Wilcox Y Community Room Y. Washington County Nurses Association Nurses Home Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Lloyd Beenblossom Word Weavers Bob Clark Ainsworth Ofs William Putman Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma Y. Little Flower Circle Ray Minick WSCS Suzannah Wesleyan Service Guild T.J. Pease Charles Mayer Linger Longer Clyde Dawson Jr

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