Local friends visit and travel notes from Washington state
Mr and Mrs Floyd Olds returned from two weeks in Olympia with Mrs Olds sister and husband Dr and Mrs Max Hawkins. Howard Kennedy of Lyons Kansas visits two weeks in Ainsworth with the Olds and Hawkins families. Richard Longer from rural Washington recovers after surgery in Iowa City Veterans Hospital Room 8 East. Albert Cuany of Beaconsfield England left after visiting with Jay Brewer in Washington en route home. Mrs Harry Ramseyer Washington 1st District Director attends State Board meeting in Des Moines where Art Linkletter presents a $500 scholarship fund for Iowa Clubs. other Washington attendees include Mrs Phil Weldon and several club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Olds
Olympia
Washington
Richard Longer
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Albert Cuany
Beaconsfield
England
Jay Brewer
United States
Harry Ramseyer
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
State Board of Directors
Hotel Savery
Des Moines
Art Linkletter
Iowa
Phil Weldon
Herb Osincup
Richard Paul
William Jensen
Claire Keating
Dwain Tschantz
Former Wellman Man Dies in Fort Dodge
Harry G. Durian of Fort Dodge Iowa died after a brief illness November 1968. Funeral services were December 2 at 1 30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Dodge with Dr Gene Siekann officiating. Entombment followed in Oakland Cemetery. He was born July 20 1890 in Wellman the son of Charles and Delphine Durian. He attended Wellman schools graduating in 1907. He later lived in Fort Dodge after business college. Surviving are his wife Georgia Furgeson a son Robert daughter Martha Jean Durian McDonald six grandchildren two sisters Mrs Anna Reese and Mrs Emma Webster three brothers Henry Fred and Roy. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Carroll and Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Harry G. Durian
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Gene Siekann
First Presbyterian Church
Oakland
Dear Wellman
Charles and
Delphine Irkey Durian
Ellman
Business College
Georgia Furgeson
Robert
Martha Jean Durian McDonald
Anna Reese
Emma Webster
Henry
Fred
Roy
Carrol
Charles
Waco cagers win two games in dominant fashion
Waco boys beat Cardinal 90 to 31 as Glenn Fletcher and Jim Widmer scored 19 each and the team led 50 to 11 at halftime. The Warriorettes defeated Cardinal 91 to 67 with Marcia Schroeder totaling 54 points and White adding 25 as they built a 48 to 31 halftime margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Cardinal
Glenn Fletcher
Jim Widmer
Warriors
Glenn Hesseltine
Russell Phillips
Bob Meyers
Marcia Schroeder
Warriorettes
ISU Gas Refunds Authorized for Iowa Southern Utilities
Ted Johnson of Iowa Southern Utilities announces a December credit to 6,309 natural gas customers served via the Natural Gas Pipeline Company. The $129,570 refund stems from a Federal Power Commission ruling and will appear on service bills with an insert informing customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Johnson
Iowa
Southern Utilities Today
Iowa Southern
Natural Gas Pipeline Company
Federal Power Commission
Johnson
Fined for Stop Sign Violation in Washington
Barry Van Engelenhoven of Washington was fined $10 after a stop sign violation. City police arrested him. The NFO holds its regular monthly meeting Monday December 9 at 8 p.m. on Washington County fair grounds, open to all. Washington Community Schools Board meets Wednesday December 11 at 7 30 p.m. in the Administration Building 301 303 East Jefferson Street. Texas champs UT Austin leads Southwest Conference with 13 titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry van Engelenhoven
Washington
NFO
Washington County Fairgrounds
Board of Education of the
Washington Community Schools
East
Jefferson Street
Texas
University of Texas At Austin
Waco wrestlers defeat Cardinal in Batavia dual meet
Waco defeated Cardinal 22 to 18 in a Batavia Friday dual. Results include 95 lbs Steve Burkholder pinning Ernest Ratan, 103 Warren Burkholder winning by decision, 112 Mark Bean defeating Steve Kaufman, 120 Roger Dale of Cardinal defeating Verdean Graber, 127 Rod Reschly pinning Jim Davidson, 133 Larry Van Buricon of Cardinal winning, 138 Dudley Graber defeating Dave Buricon, 145 Roger Dallner of Cardinal winning, 154 Ralph Eakins of Cardinal winning, 165 Dave Scherer of Cardinal winning, 175 Ted Roth defeating Russell Windquist, and heavyweight Ron Biiso of Cardinal defeating Doug Graber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Cardinal
Batavia
Steve Burkholder
Ernest Ratan
Warren Burkholder
John Lewis
Mark Bean
Steve Kaufman
Rod Reschly
Jim Davidson
Larry van Buricon
Greg Ule
Dudley Graber
Dave Buricon
Roger Dallner
Terry Moore
Ralph Eakins
Doug McGuire
Wellman Master Growers Named at Lions Club Event
The Wellman Lions Club presented trophies to top corn and bean growers in Washington. Howard and Harold Bohr led corn with 163 bushels per acre while Olin Bishop topped beans at 58 bushels per acre. Fifteen corn entrants and six bean entrants. Event sponsor was Washington County Extension Office. Jim Frier cited average corn 132 bushels and four bean entries over 50 bushels. Runner up bean was Howard and Harold Bohr at 56 bushels. Dennis Berger earned second in corn with 152 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman Lions Club
Washington Area
Howard
Harold Bohr
Olin Bishop
The
Washington County Extension Office
Jim Frier
Washington County
Dennis Berger
Hospital Admits and Births Report With Names and Places
Yesterday admissions include Alicin Havel and Jo seph Nelson in Washington and Candus Solomon in Columbus Junction with medical status. Births report a daughter to Wilbur and Mrs. Ropp of Kalona. Discharges list Joseph R Nelson’s wife and child in Washington and today’s discharges include Solomon and several Washington and Columbus Junction residents and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicin Havel
Washington
Joseph Nelson
Candus Solomon
Columbus Junction
Carmi Crossett
West Chester
Wilbur Ropp
Kalona
Joseph R. Nelson
Maude Eisele
Sadie Nicola
Jimmie Munn
Garth Rustan
John Mickey
Social calendar listings for upcoming week in Kalona area
Notices announce dates and times for club gatherings and events from Saturday to Tuesday including HJ Club Christmas party at Kalona Savings Bank, Shirts and Skirts Square Dance at Legion Hall, various lodge and auxiliary meetings, Christmas luncheons and gift exchanges, potlucks, and secret sister gifts. Attendance and item donations requested where noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona Farmers Sayings Bank
Red Cross
Legion Hall
Shorty Williams
White Shrine Bridge
Co- Operative
Charles Morris
Secret Sister
Delbert Soper
M. J. Cruise
Masonic Temple
Bertha Williamson
Ella Gordon
UP Home
FOE
Hall
Marion Ave
Don Stout
Gottlieb Hess, 81 Dies in Keota
Gottlieb A. Hess, 81, a retired Keota farmer, died this morning at Washington County Hospital after a 10 day stay. Funeral services are pending at Powell Funeral Home. Survived by wife Irma two daughters Lorena Goode Washington and Margaret Pedrick Wauwatosa Wis a daughter-in-law Novella Hess of Gracehill community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Gottlieb A. Hess
Washington County
Powell Funeral Home
Hess
Irma
Clay
Lorena) Goode
Washington
John
Margaret) Pedrick
Wauwatosa
Wisconsin
Novella Hess
Gracehill
Duke Rommel Dies After Surgery In Wisconsin
Mrs. Howard Hotle of Washington learns her brother in law Alvin Duke Rommel of Burlington Wisconsin died this morning after surgery. Funeral is Monday at 2 p m in Wisconsin with private burial Tuesday at Elm Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at 418 South Fourth Avenue after burial. Mr Rommel operated a cafe here for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hotle
Washington
Alvin
Duke) Rommel
Burlington
Wisconsin
Rommel
Elm Grove Cemetery
Richard Hotle
South Fourth Avenue
Series Center Whew Those who came to the Travel Program
The Trav el Program featured a beautiful motion picture about the Ozarks. Mrs. Lester Orr will speak next week about European travels with slides. A December 13 Evening of Fun in the Quiet Room is planned with hosts Mr and Mrs Dunbar and Mr and Mrs Altenbernd. A baby-picture hunt will be part of the event. December 16 a covered dish dinner with the Community Chorus performing. A portable record player was donated by Mrs Guy Deal in memory of her husband. Meals on Wheels is expanding to five days a week and seeks volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozarks
Shepherd of the Hills
Lester Orr
Glenn Dunbar
Howard Altenbernd
Gram
Guy Deal
Mr. Deal
Michael DeBakey
Houston
Hixons celebrate 49th wedding anniversary at home
Mr and Mrs Ralph Hixson were honored on Thanksgiving Day for their 49th wedding anniversary at Dickey’s Prairie Home near Ollie. A three tiered red and white cake with a 49 emblem topped the table. Guests listed include John Hixson Connie Leonard Hixson Karen Kim Gary Dennis Shirley of Columbus Junction and others from Keota Wapello Packwood Wayland Burlington and Akron Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hixson
Dickey’s Prairie Home
Ollie
Arlis van Sant
Larry Sinn
John Hixson
Connie
Leonard Hixson
Karen
Kim
Gary
Dennis
Shirley
Columbus Junction
Brad Fosdick
Keota
Kathy Duke
Wapello
Lloyd McKay
Donald Keith
Packwood
Doyle Pfeifer
Wayland
Dan Pfeifer
Mitchell
Burlington
Democratic Women of Washington County Meeting
The Democratic Women of Washington County will hold an annual meeting at Captain's Table on December 10 at 1 30 p m. Officers will be elected, ten offices to be filled, and committees will present reports. A dessert luncheon will follow. reservations to Mrs Paul Shearer. Open to members and interested persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Paul Shearer
Service members listing for Randall L. Allison and Rudolph J. Allison
Two servicemen listed with ranks and service numbers. Sgt Randall L. Allison AF 17740881 of Sup Sq in USAFE and Pvt Rudolph J. Allison ER 17799890 of Co A 1st BN USAOC&S, both addresses in Aberdeen Maryland and New York APO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall L. Allison
USAFE
APO
New York
Rudolph J. Allison
Co. A
Usaoc&s
Aberdeen
P.G
Maryland
Halcyon Notes Highlights Ready for Big Day Bazaar
Halcyon notes share social visits from J C Ross, John M Ross, Lena Stewart, Clarence McCormick and Eleanor Goodrich with Helen Walker. Bethel Mennonite church led Sunday service while Keiffer Garton family showed pictures. Latta hosts, and Lucile Forgey and Joan Atmore remain hospitalized as Halcyon gears up for a bazaar on December 11 from 12 30 to 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halcyon
Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers at IOOF Hall Meeting
The Rebekah Lodge met in IOOF Hall with 31 members present led by Mrs. Charles Smith as noble grand. Reports listed 30 sick calls to non members and 20 to members. New officers include Leona Gardner noble grand and Raymond Kephart vice grand. A social and Christmas party is planned for December 13 with a pot luck supper and December 20 refreshments hosted by Emma Barnett and Mrs. Carl Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Charles Smith
Noble Grand
Tina Bain
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Fred Kephart
Washington County
Leona Gardner
Raymond Kephart
Emily Lins
Christmas season touches United Presbyterian Home residents
The article records visits from relatives of residents Maude Martin and others, with Thanksgiving and holiday activity at the United Presbyterian Home and Stewart Hall. It notes guests from Ottumwa Illinois California and Keokuk, plus staff and volunteers, and mentions Miss Eva Millen in the Health Center and local 4-H and club activities. Residents anticipate Santa as Christmas nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Millen
Veterans Hospital transfers and holiday greetings note
Mrs. Dick Lins reports her brother Charles Vernon Gosling improving after hospital care in Des Moines and being moved back to Knoxville Veterans Hospital. The Journal prints a Christmas greeting from Ernie Kriners living in Ventura California, praising their new mobile home and recalling Washington years. Carlton J. Mangold misses from Cancer Society list. he is City Educational Director. B. H. McCarthy of Washington is in Mercy Hospital Iowa City for observation and tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Stephens
Helen Henderson
Des Moines
Miss Henderson
Iowa Association For Retarded Children
Mrs. Stephens
Dick Lins
Charles Vernon Gosling
Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
The
Journal
Ernie Kriners
Ventura
Calif
Washington
Blackburn Place
Sp. 8
Carlton J. Mangold
Cancer Society
B. H. McCarthy
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Washington Evening Journal staff and affiliations
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists roles including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
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Computer Science
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White
Rich
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Washington Co
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Goodyear
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Wellman, Iowa
ISU
F.T.D
Wolf's Flower Shop
J Roe Ee
Roger Dale
Verdean Graber
Dave Scherer
Ken Paisley
Ted Roth
Russell Windquist
Ron Biiso
Doug Graber
Wellman Master Growers
Evening Journal
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Henry Rees
Legion Auxiliary
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Richard Wiley
Family Living I
Roger Sherman
Fairgrounds
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Zeredatha Council
Grace Stewart
Hettie Lake Missionary Society
Yaro Chmelar
Gottlieb Hess
Squire Shoppe
By Grace Kerr
Hixons
Allison
Sellers
Agency
Santa Claus
Insurance Agency
West Second
Halcyon Notes
Halcyon House
Veda Latta
J. C. Ross
Morning Sun
John M. Ross
Grayslake
Illinois
Bethel Mennonite Church
Keiffer Garton Family
Carrie Davis
Lena Stewart
Clarence McCormick
Fairfield
Eleanor Goodrich
Leesburg
Florida
Helen Walker
Lucile Forgey
Joan Atmore
United Presbyterian Home
Helen Lackey
Sherman Hall
Noel
Mark Hampshire
Jim Morrison
Helen Buchanan
Mary Holmes
Joe
Maud Borman
James Birney
Mattie Black
Ruth Nolin
Edward Crayne
Chicago
Stella Thomas
Clay Johnson
C. D. Kirkpatrick
Lulu Randolph
Hampshire
Nellie Zeck
Wayne Zeck
Burbank
California
Milo Zeck
Sandra
Sheri
Cedar Rapids
George Zeck
Captain’s
Zeck
Matilda Ohwein
William S. Webb
Stewart Hall
Matthew Euwer
Euwer
Hazel Euwer
Bessie Stewart
Glenn Knapp
Ray Maple
Wellman Area
Marie Stewart
Keokuk
John Mitchell
E. G. Mitchell
Bettendorf
Mr. Mitchell
Glen Cherryholmes
Crawfordsville
Ethel Spera
By Wendell Eden
Sherman
Eden
Washington, Iowa
Dial
Washington Evening Journal
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass’n
Iowa Daily Press
Ass‘n
Iowa Press Ass’n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Aaa
L. G. Robertson
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