Local Bar Association Attendees and Community News
Local professionals who attended the Iowa State Bar Association Income Tax School in Des Moines December 3 to 6 include Robert Bates Stewart and Shearer Mildred Davis John Baldrige Shirley Steele Marla Guy Ira Morrison Albion Young and others. Funeral attendance notes include Lynn Osincup rites in Waverly Nancy Osincup and a Christmas dinner party at Connelly Hardware. Grant Edward Huston born December 9 weighs 7 pounds 12 ounces at Mercy Hospital Davenport to Grant and Garda Ann McKune. Grandparents are Edward and unnamed Otumwa relatives. Cedar Rapids funeral attendees for Bessie Royster listed from Washington Wayland and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Bar Association
Des Moines
Robert Bates
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
Mildred Davis
Stewart and Shearer
John E. Baldrige
Shirley Steele
Marla Guy
Baldrige
Ira F. Morrison
Albion Young
Wellman
Grant McKune
Ernest Huston
Bettendorf
Mercy Hopital
Davenport
Grant Edward
Staci
Edward Huston
Ottumwa
Garda
Ann McKune
Johnston rises set for Friday
Mrs. R.F. Johnston 89 longtime Junction resident dies Tuesday in Wapello nursing home. Funeral service Friday at 1 30 p.m. Stacy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction with Rev. Harold Olson officiating. Burial in Columbus City Cemetery. Born August 21 1880 near Wapello to the Wiederrecht family. Maiden name Daisy Wiederrecht. Married Robert Francis Johnston December 28 1904 in Wapello. Farmed near Columbus Junction. Survived by two sons B.F. Johnston Glen Ellyn Illinois and William D Johnston Phoenix Arizona, one daughter Helen Johnston Livonia Michigan, one brother Fred Wiederrecht New York, one sister Mrs Earl Smith Wapello, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus J Junction
R.F. Johnston
Junction
Wapello
Stacy Lewis
Columbus Junction
Harold Olson
Columbus City Cemetery
Johnston
George
Elizabeth Mallory Wiederrecht
Daisy Wiederrecht
Mrs. Orba Little Dies in Moline at 78
Orba M. Little 78 died December 9 1969 at Moline Public Hospital after illness since 1967. She lived at 209 South Avenue C Washington. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. M O Smith. burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Family at funeral home 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Born December 14 1890 in Washington to Adam and Emma Mayer. Married 1908 to George McChurch and 1935 to Earl Little. Member of Methodist church and VFW Auxiliary. formerly in antique and furniture business. Surviving: five children John McChurch Barstow Des Moines George McChurch Carbon Cliff Chester McChurch Des Moines Ben McChurch Clinton and 19 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orba M. Little
Moline Public Hospital
South Avenue C
Washington
Jones
Rev. M. O. Smith
Elm Grove Cemetery
Orba Mary Mayer
Adam
Emma Hornung Mayer
George McChurch
Earl Little
Methodist Church
VFW
John McChurch
Barstow
Marguerite Blanchard
Des Moines
Carbon Cliff
Ill
Chester
Richland churches set holiday doings
Richland area churches announce Christmas observances and programs. Key events include Richland United Methodist Church Jesus Birthday on Dec 21 at 10 15 am with Mrs. Hendrickson as chairwoman. Daughters of Ruth dinner Dec 15 at 6 30 pm led by Miss Swinney. college Open House Dec 28 at 9 am. caroling Dec 14 at 6 30 pm. Rubio Friends Christmas program Dec 21 at 7 30 pm led by Victor Parcell. Richland Friends Christmas program Dec 21 at 7 30 pm chaired by Mrs. Hadley. film No Greater Love Dec 28 7 30 pm supervised by Raymond Dickinson. Hopewell Friends Christmas program Dec 20 at 8 pm chaired by Mrs. Reighard. Woolson Friends Joy to the World Dec 23 7 30 pm chaired by Mrs. Nordyke. Church of the Brethren Dec 21 7 30 pm chaired by Mrs. Wallerich with Family Night refreshments. Woolson Missionary Meeting Dec 17 2 pm at Mrs. Lock’s home. Ollie WSC Dec 17 2 pm Christmas party at church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Richland United Methodist Church
Jesus
George Hendrickson
Daughters of Ruth
Willa Mae Swinney
Larry Willey
Richard Caughlan
Raymond Swartzwelter
Richland United Methodist
Rubio Friends
Victor Parcell
Don Bishop
Richland Friends
John Hadley
Raymond Dickinson
Hopewell Friends
Bill Reighard
Richard Bond
Woolson Friends
Wilford Lock
Frank Lock
Ollie W SC
Funeral services for Bernice Sheetz held at Jones Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Sheetz were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Vernon G. Elgin officiating. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers included Ronald Sheetz, James Sheetz, Donald Vogel, James Wertz, Carlton Mangold and Wayne Mangold.
Washington Evening Journal masthead and staff note
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists editors and managers including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Howard Hazen superintendent. Published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press Ass
Iowa Press Ass’n
Audit Bureau of Circulations Mail
Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Community Notices
Calendar of social club meetings and events across Crawfordsville detailing times locations hosts and gift exchanges. Notable entries include Catholic Daughters Masonic Temple Christmas parties Pansy Hill Club OES and Moose activities plus church groups Home Arts Club and Daughters of the Nile Sewing Group with meals potlucks and exchanges scheduled across Wednesday to Saturday. Reservations and contact notes appear for several events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the Nile
Roger Chapman
Oriskany airman serves in VA-23 at LeMoore yard
Samuel J. West United States Navy aviation electrician’s mate third class son of Mr and Mrs Joseph L West of 420 East Harrison Street Washington Iowa serves with Attack Squadron 23 aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Oriskany currently in port at LeMoore California The squadron has supported combat operations in Southeast Asia since May 1969 Operating from the Alameda based carrier the VA-23 pilots dropped more than six million pounds of ordnance on enemy targets in Southeast Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USS Oriskany
Samuel J. West
USN
Joseph L. West
E. Harrison St
Washington
Iowa
Oriskany
Lemoore
Calif
Southeast Asia
Alameda
Local News: Robertson Reco vering From Surgery
W. C. Bill Robertson is recovering from surgery at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. His doctors report a smooth procedure and steady improvement. He is expected to remain under care for several days with visitors advised per hospital policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C
Bill) Robertson
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Mrs Joseph Clyde, 69, dies at home in Washington
Mrs Joseph B Clyde, 69, died at her home 311 North Avenue C after a short illness. Death occurred December 9, 1969. Funeral arrangements are pending at Sherman-Eden Funeral Home with Dr. Vernon G Elgin in charge. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. She was born June 2, 1900 in Pleasant Plain, daughter of Clark and Anna Jay Lawrence Hoskins. She graduated from the University of Iowa, earned an MA from the University of Chicago, and studied at Denver, Colorado, Minnesota. She taught in Marion, Davenport, Minot State Teachers College, and was active in Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church and Delta Kappa Gamma. She married Joseph B Clyde on June 4, 1961. Survivors include her husband, a stepson Robert W Clyde of Minneapolis, a stepsister Miss Hulda Hoskins of Minot, a stepsister Mrs Helen Smith of Rockton, Illinois, and six step-grandchildren.
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Joseph B. Clyde
North Avenue C
Sherman-Eden
Washington
Vernon G. Elgin
Elm Grove Cemetery
Catharine Hoskins
Pleasant Plain
Clark
Anna Jay Lawrence Hoskins
University of Iowa
University of Chicago
University of Denver
University of Colorado
University of Minnesota
Marion
Davenport
Minot
Robert W. Clyde
Minneapolis
Gerald
Helen) Smith
Rockton, Ill
Hulda Hoskins
Changes made in farmers' tax forms
The 1970 Farmer's Tax Guide explains changes in the federal income tax forms for 1969 returns. It includes articles on filing requirements expenses income depreciation capital gains deductions credits and filling out the return plus important tax dates for 1970. Copies are available at the County Extension Office 209 South Marion Avenue Wellington.
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Jim Frier
Washington County
South
Marion Avenue
Welington
Methodist Circles Observe Christmas Across Four Groups
Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service circles I II III and IV and VIII IX met Wednesday with Christmas programs. Hostesses were Mrs. J W Helscher Burge Hammond Milo Steele Jr and Joe Evanovich. The Christmas Story and music framed each meeting while arrangements for the first three circles came from Mrs T J Berdo William Holden and Mrs Foster Bagge. Myron Shields presented Christmas music for Circles VII and IX together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service
J. W. Helscher
Burge Hammond
Milo Steele Jr
Joe Evanovich
T.J. Berdo
William Holden
Foster Bagge
Myron Shields
Family Housing Short Course Planned at Amana Inn
Families may register for an Extension Family Housing Short Course at the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana on Jan 6 13 and 20 with registration due by Dec 15. Instructors Naomi Shank and Fred Roth from Iowa State University will cover planning design materials construction and financing with tours of suppliers and homes. Open to Benton Iowa Johnson and Washington County residents with a $5 materials fee and $1.50 for plate lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ox Yoke Inn
Amana
Jane Passmore
Extension Home
Naomi Shank
Fred Roth
Iowa State University
Benton
Iowa
Johnson
Washington County
Admission and discharge list from a local medical facility
Admitted yesterday include Mrs Cloyd Garrett Washington medical Joseph Snider Brighton medical Mrs William Longer Wayland medical Mrs Logan Sellars Richland medical Rex B Todd Columbus City medical Miss Roberta Anderson Washington surgical Miss Bonnie Cassady Washington medical Dismissed today include Lacy Lines Ainsworth Mrs Cora McWilliams Columbus Junction Floyd Banks Washington Mrs Lyle Manning Wayland
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Cloyd Garrett
Washington
Joseph Snider
Brighton
William Longer
Wayland
Logan Sellars
Richland
Rex B. Todd
Columbus City
Roberta Anderson
Bonnie Cassady
Lacy Lines
Ainsworth
Cora McWilliams
Columbus Junction
Floyd Banks
Lyle Manning
Claudine Miller Honored At Kalona Shower
Claudine Miller, bride elect, was honored at a prenuptial courtesy in Fellowship Hall of the United Christian and Baptist Church. Hostesses included Mrs. Earl Fry and Mrs. Ivan Yoder. Guests enjoyed games, received gifts, and refreshments were served as avocado and white decorations framed the event. Mrs. J Claude Miller attended as the honoree’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Claudine Miller
Fellowship Hall
The
United Christian and Baptist Church
Earl Fry
Ivan Yoder
J. R. Bissland
Paul Baumert
George W. Yoder
Richard Scott
J. Claude Miller
Counselors and Legislators Meet At Willows
Southeast Iowa association of guidance counselors held a Monday night meeting at The Willows to hear a panel on communication with local legislators. Panelists included Jim Gorman and S Ray Blair of Columbus Community High School, Kelly Schlapkohl Washington schools superintendent, Senator Richard Stephens of Ainsworth, chaired by Ernest Beemblossom of Washington. about 40 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Iowa Association of Guidance Counselors
the Willows
Jim Gorham
Columbus Community High School
Kelly Schlapkohl
Washington
Richard Stephens
Ainsworth
S. Ray Blair
Ernest Beemblossom
Frigidaire Dishwasher Mention Sparks Home Gals Happiness
A lighthearted line notes that the Frigidaire dish washer will bring happiness to the women in the home. The remark emphasizes household convenience and brand appeal in a domestic setting.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herb Osincup
Elyse
Mr. Osincup
Lynn Osincup
Trinity United Methodist Church
Waverly
Nancy Osincup
Edwardsville, Ill
Dale Connelly
Connelly Hardware Store
Bessie Royster
Cedar Rapids
Marion McAvoy
Robert McAvoy
Flora Spivey
Martha McAvoy
Clare Spinner
Ralph Osborn
Ralph Osborn Jr
Wolf's Flower Shop
Orba Little
Moline
Schoonover Drug
Jim Gray
State Theater
United States
Hollywood
California
Washington Man
Gray
Jules Gray
Northern Iowa University
Friatiaa
S. E. Corner Sq
Norman Schoonover
Ed Bean
P.O
St. James
Crawfordsville
Masonic Temple
Walter Anderson
Saddle Club
Fairgrounds
Earl Booth
Christian Cwf
Martha Circle
Clarence Brown Jr
Priscilla Circle
Leland Grove
Rebekah Club
IOOF
Pleasant Hill
Moose
Friendship Club
Junior Knottnerus
Rural Women’s Club
Ron Goff
Family Living
Richard Stewart
Antioch Social Club
Prairie Home
Homer Brinning
Creative Living
Allan Kinzler
Methodist
WSCS
1St Presbyterian Upw Circle I
Ces
Christian Cwf Dorcas Group
Carl Dallmeyer
Ruth Group
Gladys Putman
Esther Group
Don Gardner
Home Art Club
Golden Buckle
Keota
West Side Square
Pastry Shop
Dial
Joseph Clyde
Osincup’s
POLE
M&m
Nat'l. Bank
North Marion
Osincup
Osincup Drug Store
Walgreen Agency
Cotes
Shoe Fit CO
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