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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1968

Page

2

Juveniles Arrested In Wave Of Local Break-Ins

Washington police say five juveniles confessed to a series of seven break-ins and thefts, including two at a shop behind Clifford Campbell’s home, a East Jefferson Street home, two school buses on November 6, and items stolen from the United Presbyterian Home. Items such as golf clubs, groceries, and Christmas presents were recovered. Ages ranged 14 to 16. Two other youths faced charges for theft and destruction of Christmas decorations, with several given jail terms and fines.

Washington City Clifford Campbell East Jefferson Street United Presbyterian Home Robert Everetts U. P East Third Street Glenn Murphy Washington Homes Larry Jerry Rudkin Dan Goedken Robert Wertz Larry Helfrich Murphy Mark Davis Virgil Davis Mark Washington

Christmas concert at University Union Iowa City

Three centuries of sacred music performed by over 350 musicians at the University of Iowa Christmas concert to be held December 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. in the Main Lounge of Iowa Memorial Union. The Oratorio Chorus will sing Poulenc Gloria and Bruckner Te Deum Laudamus, the University Choir will perform Bach Missa Brevis in F major, and the University Symphony Orchestra will provide accompaniment. Conducted by Professor Daniel Moe, free tickets are available at the University Box Office.

Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union Francis Poulenc Anton Bruckner University J. S. Bach University Symphony Orchestra Daniel Moe School of Music

Washington Lodge Names Officers for 1969

Rodney Davisson named worshipful master of Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M on Friday evening. Officers for the year include Roy Fields senior warden Howard Miller junior warden Marion Snodgrass treasurer and Dwight Murray secretary. Public installation ceremonies will be held in January on a date to be announced later.

Rodney Davisson Washington Lodge Roy Fields Howard Miller Marion Snodgrass Dwight Murray

Men in Service Foss Sp 4 Stephan L Foss US 54929890

Private Stephan L Foss SP 4 served with Company A during the Vietnam era. Assigned to US Army units, he was listed among men in service with a San Francisco address linked to the APO San Nhon area and his California hometown records.

Stephan L. Foss APO San Francisco Calif

Live Nativity Scene at Riverside Church Schedule

Riverside Trinity United Methodist sponsors a live Nativity with junior MYF members and live animals. The presentation runs three evenings before Christmas, Sunday December 22 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Monday December 23 and Tuesday December 24 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Riverside Trinity United Methodist Church Junior M

Vietnam War updates from page 1 continued

Reported U S officials note terrorism and village burnings in Central Highlands, while South Vietnamese forces claim 105 Communists killed and 84 captured in four battles. A major Mekong Delta clash yields 39 Viet Cong fatalities as Saigon-area rocket pad defenses are struck by air and helicopter gunships with no casualties reported.

Mekong U.S Saigon

Mrs Theresa Adam Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Theresa Adam returns to her Fulton area home after about 20 days in Burlington Hospital for x rays and treatment. Before leaving, she visited with her daughter Mrs Delores Griffin and family. Mr and Mrs Paul R Horak spend winter in the south and west at Box 188 Fulton Texas 78358. Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson hosted a Christmas dinner for Spurgeon Store staff at Captain's Table and social hour in Johnson's apartment with a gift exchange and Christmas bonuses for attendees.

Theresa Adam Burlington Hospital Delores Griffin Griffin Washington Hospital Paul R. Horak Box 188 Fulton Texas Harold Johnson Spurgeon Johnson Lysle Embree Beatrice George Max Goodlander J.C. Sherman Kermit Klopfenstein Virginia Tucker Clifford Campbell C. P. Berkhoff Alvin Acord Wayne Crim

Admissions and dismissals in Washington hospital ward

Admitted yesterday were Mrs Emma Barnett and Mrs Edith Hughes of Washington for medical care. Today’s discharges include James Hiller of Washington, Mrs Robert Bruty and her daughter of Washington, and Mrs Dale Blum and her daughter of Washington.

Emma Barnett Washington Edith Hughes James Hiller Robert Bruty Dale Blum

Facts you should Know About Brass Gifts

Brass makes excellent gifts and a weekly column reminds readers during Christmas shopping time to consider brass items. The piece emphasizes the value and appeal of brass as a gift choice.

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