Washington History Notes and Local Developments
Remodeling starts on the former White Front Cafe building on East Washington Street as Albert Mills plans to move Mills Cash Market into the enlarged space. Various local changes include a district court clerk resignation, new church chapel plans, Masons meeting outcomes, and a new Washington business opening at 106 Last Main. Local notices cover community events, elections, and personnel changes for 1947.
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East Washington Street
Albert Mills
Mills Cash Market
The Week on the Farm Cattle Adjust to Gleaning in Corn Field
The cattle adapt to gleaning in a corn field with better hay, limited time in corn, and self-regulated intake. They prepare for feed banks with mineral salt and daily protein feeding. Vaccination and farrow plans follow Chris. Sows grouped for a day of activity and balanced diet supplements.
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Will Farrow
Chris
Saturday Journal notes on farm upkeep and tax prep
The Saturday Edition targets out of state readers with a local news summary. Farmers describe fixing a worn picker, replacing chains and sprockets, and arranging a motor overhaul with a dealer. Cold weather slows farm work as stock adjusts. An early December tax appointment aims to beat the deadline.
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Journal
Washington
Obituary notices from Washington County area in 1966
Deaths listed for Ernest Eisele 71 ainsworth Nov 28 1966 at Washington County Hospital after six weeks illness. F Evans Sr 44 724 Second Street died suddenly of apparent heart attack Nov 28 at home. Ward M Johnson 61 of La Porte Texas killed in head on collision Wednesday. Corbin 58 died Nov 30 1966 in Springfield Missouri born in Washington daughter of Andy and Elizabeth Gamon Corbin attended local school and worked for United Airlines. Amear Stam ey Craft 79 farmer seven miles northeast of Washington died Thursday evening after long illness.
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Ernest Eisele
Ainsworth
Washington County Hospital
F. Evans Sr
Second Street
Ward
Ward M. Johnson
la Porte
Texas
Harold Johnson
Washington
Johnson
Ita Corbin
Springield
Andy and
Elizabeth Gamon Corbin
United Airlines
Amear Stamey Caachel
Washington County
Washington couples wed in Methodist Church chapel
Marriages reported for Vicky Freel daughter of Mr and Mrs Forest Brock and Donald Tappan son of Mr and Mrs Orville Tappan both of Washington. They were married in the church chapel Saturday afternoon November 26 at 3 o clock.
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Vicky Freel
Forest Brock
Donald Tappan
Orville Tappan
Washington
Methodist Church
Thanksgiving Open House At YMCA Draws 1000 Visitors
Readers learned about the opened remodeled YMCA and YWCA facilities during a Sunday open house. More than a thousand attendees toured the enlarged building while officials praised the project. Families from Dayton, Farmington, Newton, Clear Lake, Washington and beyond joined the Thanksgiving weekend gatherings and dinners in various homes across the region.
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YMCA
YWCA
Anniversary notices fill local open houses and gatherings
A Tuesday November 29 edition lists numerous anniversaries and family gatherings. William Jenson and spouse celebrated 56 years since their November 25, 1916 marriage in Ann Arbor. Alva and Ida Baker marked 20 years with a surprise party in Keota. Additional local couples observed silver and other anniversaries with open houses and visits. Interwoven are Thanksgiving visits, travel between Washington state and Iowa towns, and notes on relatives visiting or returning home.
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Keota
Alva Baker
Bonnie
Robert
Richard
Tom
Brenda
Thanksgiving gather brings many from across states
Mrs Dennis Stutrud and family who moved from Washington to 3030 Decatur Minneapolis Minn 55426 host a Thanksgiving dinner with seventeen present. Attendees include Pvt Robert L Polson and mother Mrs Merle Stone Wichita Kan Marvin Statler Derby Kan Don Rich and family Minnie Statler Hazel Rapp Dale Statler and Wilmer Lauderman. William Carr Rural Route 1 is a patient at University Hospital Iowa City. Walter Sojka and Jim Stoesz with Laura Lynne spent Thanksgiving weekend in Minneapolis. Mrs Jaybrewer returned from Cleveland with daughter Lisa Gail Colins and family.
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Pvt
Robert L. Polson
Pt. Leonard Wood
Iowa
Merle Statler
Ft. Benning
Dennis Stutrud
Washington
Decatur
Minneapolis
Minn
Merle Stone
Wichita
Kan
Marvin Statler
Derby
Don Rich
Minnie Statler
Hazel Rapp
Dale Statler
Wilmer Lauderman
William Carr
University Hospital
Iowa City
Walter Sojka
Jim Stoesz
Laura Lynne
New interim Lutheran pastor named in Washington
Robert E. Mansbach named interim pastor at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Washington after Rev. Dennis Stutrud’s resignation. Mansbach is completing a doctorate at the University of Iowa, with prior pastorates in Hyattsville Maryland and Tonawanda New York. Washington High School wrestlers opened their season with seven wins in 12, losing 25 to 23 to Mt. Pleasant. Junior high basketball fell to Mt. Pleasant 33 to 30. Nurses and local social notes follow with community movements and anniversaries among Washington residents and area families.
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Robert E. Mansbach
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
N Washington
Dennis Stutrud
Mansbach
University of Iowa
Hyattsville
Tonawanda
N.Y
Washington High School
Mt. Pleasant
Don Lawless
Washington
Righ
Mt Pleasant
Demons
Hind
Beatrice Hansen
Memorial Union
License plates go on sale across counties
On December 1 1967 license plates went on sale at courthouses including Washington County amid a scramble for low numbers. Paul M. Ropp of Kalona held plates 1 and 2 after waiting all night. The Red Cross drive in Wellman raised 449.69 dollars led by John Butler and local cochairs. Several local residents traveled, including the Demartinis who will move to Rome early next year where Mr. Demartini will oversee F.C. Hyuck Textile’s foreign factories. Engagement announced for Judith Jean Grout and Douglas Gene Goschke.
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James 1. Sexton
Kemper Military School
Boonvill Mo
J. C. Sexton
George Morris
Heinz
Acre
Ruby Castle
Ames
Ben Brile
Marie Landau
Mt. Pleasant
FP. W Landau
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Harry McCall
Lown
Washington County
Washington
Paul M. Ropp
Kalona
Red Cross
Wellman
John Butler
Clyde Snider
Ralph Bauer
Fairfield
Claire Grout
Judith Jean
Douglas Gene Soschke
A. G. Goschke
Hospital list of admissions and births in Washington area
The Evening Journal itemizes hospital activity for Washington and surrounding towns. Entries note patients admitted or discharged by day, including names such as Merle Hesseltine and Eli Cook, plus births for Mr and Mrs Harold Mineart in Brighton and other surgical or medical statuses across Keota Swan Columbus Junction and Ainsworth.
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Mae Lamb
Albia
Harold Brooks
Janetta
Henry Brooks
Scott
Cedar Rapids
Sgt
Michael K. Brooks
Dale Beisel
Ft Riley
Merle Hesseltine
Washington
Thomas McNeill
Swan
Harry Chamberlin
Robert Grubb
Raymond Trier
Keota
Jerry Simmerng
Minnie van Meter
Frank Dittmer
Eli Cook
Medical
Mark Davis
Surgical
Mada Dickinson
Avid Dunbar
Roy Evanovich
Harold Mineart
Brighton
Local Writer Featured In Rural Electric Cooperative News
Leona M. Peiffer profiles as the paper's new women's editor on special assignment, covering several counties and 12 000 members. The issue also notes hometown visits, holiday travel, and prize wins among local families and businesses.
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Rural Electric Cooperative
REC
Leona M. Peiffer
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Livingston, Day, Meeker and Bates
South Avenue B
Independent Builders of
Fuhr & Cochran
Square
Helen Gilbert
Lloyd G._ Rovertson
Today
Washington Concrete Company
Joyce Brewer
Jay S._Brewer
Sterling College
Spencer Hall
Sterling
Ringwald
Miss
Washington Lodge of Masons
Ed Squire
George W. Dare
Paul Shakenberg
George McDaniel
G. E Mace
Washton County Aaa
Howard L. Witting
Marion Township
E. G. Humm Gas
Last Main
A. C. Peterson
McAvoy Beauty Shop
Mae McCreedy
Colthurst
R. A. Acheson
Hemphill
Allworth
Tucson
Ariz
Yeal
Pearl Gardner
Orille Elder
Ethel McCready
Miss Gardner
Carol Forgey
Tripp
Lucy Langenberg
Edith Shields
Tom Carris
Emmett Frame
Farm Bureau Service Company
John A. Stewart
Lloyd Walker
Carl T. Anderson
Russell Goodin
Cyrus Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Nual
Wisie Leng
Andrew Kelso
Roger Sherman
A. W. Yard
Court House
Harold Putman
Stork Gazelle
Stephanie Lynn McPeak
James Eugene McPeak
Timothy Gerald Gregan
Francis Daniel Gregan
Columbus
M. Owens Jr
Susan
Sally
Jimmy
Dayton
Owens
Otto Walton
Walton
Mr. Owens
Donald Walton
David and
Gregory
Farmington
Della McBride
Milburn McKay
Jim Stewart
Carrol Warford
Newton
John Gilpin
Clear Lake
Ralph Pratt
Gilpins
Stewart Home
Walter Thiem
DePere
Wis
Moline, Ill
John Hotle
Thiem
Peterson
John Blum
Virgil Davis
Ricky, Virgil Jr
Dixie
Packwood
Everette Shalla
Ted
Fred Shalla
Judy Zickefoose
Della Little
Henry Little
Douglas
Centerville
Dennis Little
Todd Michael
Omaha
Keith Cook
Stan
Larry
la Grange
Don Brinkman
Debbie
Craig
St. Louis
Gladice Cook
Jane Peterson
Des Moines
A.C. Peterson
Jane
Drake Univesity
George W. Sachen
Rosemary
Sioux Falls
S. C
Don Stout
Robert Johnson
Henderson, Ia
Charles Watson
Laurinda Kay
Herrman, Mo
Paul Johnson
Dubuque
Ron Stout
Delbert Daniel
Amos Stout
Walter Rich
Crawfordsville
Mollie Kneen
State College of
Towa C Edar Falls
Phil Kneen
Kneen
Letitia Busbee
Karl Kneen
Mt Union
Jon Kneen
Ottumwa
Kendall Sneen
Edina, Miinn
Cmrs
Richland
Aaron Nordyke
Cloyce Stewart
Sam Kepper
Winfield
Muscatine
Nellie Robertson
James Quinn
Joe
Michael
Matthew
Chicago
the Quinn
Jeffrey Neller
Robert Quinn
Park Ridge
John Quinn
Madison
William Jensen
Mrs. Jensen
Ann Arbor
Mich
West Chester
Ida Lindenmeyer
Earl Griggs
Dallas Taylor
Washington State
Shoreside
Silverdale
Wash
Walter Sheets
Allen Darbyshire
Davenport
Merle Miller
Melo Janecek
John Senatr
William Glassburner
Carl Schulz
Wayne Mangold
Larry Lauderman
Janice Reed
Cambridge, Ill
Pleasant Plain
Leslie Beenblossom
Wilma Jean
Chester Spangler
Ronnie
Hervey Coffin
Ora Asken
David Gregory
Ann
Melissa
Dave
St. Pa
Richard Lundell
Willard Stowell
Ron
Wartburg College
Waverly
Lundell
Paula Gregory
Gregorys
John Kurtz
Elmer Waller
Mercy Hospital
Town City
Clarence Logan
Robert Logan
Curtis Eyman
Lyle van Winkle
Patricia
Wayland
Merle Turnipseed
Kay
Connie
Wichita Falls
Jon
Sheppard Air Force Base
Mary Johnossen
John Morrissey
Davenport Mir
Charles Joslin
Glenn Ellyn
John Baker
Leland Baker
Everett Jones
Elston Johnson
Lompoc
Calif
Viet Nam
Msgt. Johnson
California
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Joe Te Bockhorst
Richmond
Tammy Deneen Conrad
Colorado Springs
Colo
Carlos Walling
Ed Simmer
Russell Conrad
Don Anderson
S. D
Madeine Anderson
Ana
William Berg
Herg
Mark
Max
Janice
Rochelle
M. J. Redlinger
Glen Millice
Bob Yoder
Cecil Miller
Mianche Harvey
Lonaity
Henry Arndt
Bertha Reese
Emporia
Agnes Kopp
Olpe
A. L. Arndt
Sacramento
Frances Wilms
Ann Nixon
Moline
Ill
Elizabeth Arndt
Dave Cross
Elizabeth Traeger
Arndt
Stephen Hardy
Barbara Adam
University of Town
Steven Wood
Charles Welsh
James McPeak
Walter R. Brown
Francis Gregan
Columbus Junction
Lou Rhodebeck
Raymond Steinbeck
Rubio
Roy Underwood
Cathryn Engle
Ralph Solomon
Conesville
Thomas McNeil
Swan, Ja
John Henry Brooks
Gary Lewis
Gilbert Mitchell
Gloria Goff
Evening Journal
Paul R. Horak
Trails End
Mobile Home Park
South Texas Blvd
Tampico
Weslaco
Honard W. Havens
Rock Island Lines
Urs
Bernard Payne
Paynes
Admiral
Mr. Payne
Don Polachek
Joan
Janet
Laura
Mr. Polachek
Stanley Polachek
Milwaukee
Joe Falk
Polachek
Helen Falk
Leon Hilfman
Mr. Hilfman
Ralph Hilfman
Bettendorf
Bernard Goldman
Lynn
Lori
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