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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1969

Page

2

Kirkwood Offers High School Courses By Mail

Kirkwood Community College launches mail correspondence high school courses through its Adult Education Division. Nine subjects include Government English Grammar Sociology Health Education U S History World History American Literature and GED preparation. Each course earns a quarter credit upon completion with testing by cooperating local high schools."}

Kirkwood Community College Gay Cahn Kirkwood Cedar Rapids Cahn Gay Dahn

End Wool Marketing Year Set For December 31

Howard Lins, chairman of the Washington County ASC, warns wool and mohair producers that December 31 marks the end of the 1969 marketing year. Producers must complete all marketing transactions to qualify for 1970 spring payments. 1968 saw 300 applications totaling 19 725 dollars. County ASCS office hours are 8 to 5 on weekdays except Christmas. location 108 W Jefferson, Washington, 653 2312.

Lins

Mid-Prairie Bus Drivers Christmas Dinner Attendees

Nineteen Mid-Prairie bus drivers and spouses enjoyed a roast beef and turkey dinner at Kolonial Town House on December 8. Robert Yoder presented Transportation Supervisor Gerald Graf with a gift certificate. Mrs. Logan Reif shared slides of a trip to Japan and answered questions after the viewing.

Mid - Prairie Kolonial Town House Robert Yoder Gerald Graf Logan Reif Japan Doug Junji Hara Junji Reifs Reif Mark Koening Jonas Hochstetler Stanley Mouser Lynn Brenneman Wilbur Geyer Ed Burkholder Duane Yoder Paul Hershberger Paul Swank Ward Wetrich Dennis Miller Leroy Stutzman Earl Hobbs Earl Griggs Ivan Redlinger Jr. Miller Don Gingerich Robert Yodex

Crile Promoted to Lance Corporal in U S Marine Corps

Cpl. Tonnie R Crile USMC B Co 3rd Amtrack Bn 3rd Platoon FPO San Francisco California 96602 is the son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Crile He has recently been promoted from private first class to lance corporal at the Marine unit in California.

Cpl. Tonnie R. Crile USMC Amtrack FPO San Francisco Calif Crile Clyde Crile May Sheetz Crawfordsville Les Woods Washington Deborah Sue Rande Lee Stauffer Ervin Stauffer Wayland Miss Sheetz Waco High School Olds First National Bank Waco Winfield

Washington NFO Plans Delegation to National Convention

The December meeting of the Washington NFO set plans for a delegation to attend the National Convention in Louisville Ky December 10 and 11. Topics included Vice President Agnew speech the Council on Foreign Relations farm price trends and a national office progress tape.

Washington Nfo Louisville Agnew Council On Foreign Relations William Yearnat Kansas City Phil Allen Missouri Nebraska South Dakota George NFO India NFO Educational Service Cornell University Ithaca New York Washington County

Hotle on Conservation At Kiwanis Meeting In Washington

Charles C. Hotle, Washington businessman with West Chester roots, spoke at the Washington Kiwanis on a conservation theme. He warned that man’s ravages threaten over one hundred animal species and many birds and insects, urging immediate action to restore nature’s balance for mankind’s future.

Charles C. Hotle Washington West Chester Washington Kiwanis Club County Conservation Board Hotle

Funeral rites held for Tracy Lillian Orris in Crawfordsville

Funeral services for Tracy Lillian Orris were conducted Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Crawfordsville with Rev. F A Richardson presiding. Pallbearers included Delbert Grecian Gary Grecian Paul Grecian Sam Orris James Howell and John R Newbold. Burial followed in Crawfordsville Cemetery.

Bealer to lead Toastmasters Club officers elected

John Bealer was elected president of the Toastmasters Club at the Wednesday meeting at the Captain's Table. Charles Twinam Educational vice president Ralph Martin Administrative vice president Joe Martin sergeant at arms David Miksch secretary treasurer Bernard McCarthy table topics chairman. No meetings on December 24 or 31.

John Beeler Toastmasters Club Charles Twinam Ralph Martin Joe Martin David Miksch Bernard McCarthy

Goshen College students to study abroad in winter trimester

Six area Goshen College students will join 83 participants in the Study Service Trimester, departing January 8 for 14 weeks of study and unsalaried service in Nicaragua Costa Rica Jamaica and Guadeloupe. The program combines seven weeks of study with seven weeks of service at no extra cost.

Goshen College Goshen Ind E. Dean Rhodes Eldon Rhodes Kalona Nicaragua John Bontrager Elmer Bontrager Wellman Costa Rica Marcia Ann Yoder Robert K. Yoder Sandra Gerig M. D. Gerig Wayland Jamaica Jane Widmer J. G. Widmer Rosalyn Yoder Ray M. Yoder Guadeloupe Central America Caribbean

Kelly twin dies in Davenport Tuesday

Daniel Scott Kelly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Kelly of Davenport, died Tuesday December 9 after premature twins were born by Caesarean section at Mercy Hospital. Surviving are his twin sister Dana Sue, two brothers Timmy and Daren, his parents, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Franklin G. Forber, great grandparents Mrs. J. M. Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. John Meye, with Mrs. Joe Kelly visiting in Davenport. Burial services were held Wednesday in Davenport.

Richland Daniel Scott Kelly Dennis M. Kelly Davenport A. Joe Kelly Daniel Mercy Hospital Dana Sue Timmy Daren Kelly Franklin G. Forber J. M. Kelly Washington John Meye Joe Kelly

Market Livestock Report From Chicago Hogs Steady Lower

UPI reports livestock trading in Chicago with hogs 25 to 50 cents lower across weights. No 1-2 200-225 lb hogs 28.00 to 28.50, No 1-3 190-235 lb 27.25 to 27.75, and heavier ranges 23.50 to 26.75. Cattle supplies mostly slaughter cows, steady for canners and cutters at 17.50 to 20.00.

Chicago UPI

Funeral Friday for Mrs. Joseph Clyde

Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Clyde who died unexpectedly at her home on December 9 will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Dr. Vernon Elgin in charge. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. Clyde was a professor emeritus of mathematics at Minot State Teachers College North Dakota and taught previously at Marion High School and J B Young Junior High in Davenport. The family will receive friends at the Sherman Eden Funeral Home from 7 30 to 9 this eve.

Joseph Clyde Sherman - Eden Funeral Home Vernon Elgin Elm Grove Cemetery Clyde Minot State Sherman-Eden Funeral Home

Employment office rep to visit Washington monthly

The unemployment insurance office of the Iowa Employment Security Commission in Burlington will offer service in Washington starting Friday December 19 and continuing on the third Friday of each month through March 20 next year. A Burlington representative will be at the Washington County courthouse from 9 to 10 a.m. or as long as needed to talk with all applicants.

The Iowa Employment Security Commission Burlington Washington Washington County

Snowy intersection crash prompts $325 damage estimate

Cars driven by Mark Clinton Hensel and Thomas Dale Kerr, both of Washington, collided at South Ninth Avenue and East Tyler Street on a snowy Wednesday at 11:55 a.m. Drivers could not stop in time. property damage was estimated at $325. George Larry Turner was ordered to serve a ten year term at Anamosa Men’s Reformatory after a revocation of a suspended sentence for breaking and entering, by Judge Harold J. Fleck in district court.

Mark Clinton Hensel Thomas Dale Kerr Washington South Ninth Avenue East Tyler Street George Larry Turner Anamosa Harold J. Fleck

Post Office Opens Saturdays for Holiday Mail

The Washington post office will be open all day on December 13 and 20 to aid holiday mailings. Postmaster Harry Levy urges residents to mail Christmas packages and letters now to ensure delivery before the holidays as time runs short.

Washington Post Office Harry Levy

ACP Purchase Orders Must Go Through Approved Vendors

Merchants suppliers contractors and farmers were reminded today that ACP purchase orders may be filled only by vendors approved by the County ASC Committee. Howard Lins chairman noted farmers sometimes receive orders for materials and services for ACP practices. These orders pay the Federal government share of conservation measures and must go to approved vendors.

Howard Lins Washington County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation ASC County Stabilization and Conservation ASCS Washington County A 5C

Vacation plan notice for Mid-Prairie schools

The Mid-Prairie Community School District announces Christmas break begins when classes end Friday December 19 and resumes Monday January 5. Christmas programs are scheduled at Washington Township Elementary and West Chester Elementary December 11 at 8:00 p.m. Jr High December 15 at 7:30 p.m. High School Vocal December 16 at 7:30 p.m. Kalona Elementary December 18 at 7:30 p.m. Wellman Elementary December 18 at 8:00 p.m.

Mid - Prairie Community Washington Township West Chester Vocal Kalona Wellman

Clarence Samuelson visits Meryl Steele at Mercy Hospital

Clarence Samuelson called on Meryl Steele Wednesday evening in Mercy Hospital Iowa City where Steele is recovering from eye surgery Tuesday and likely will remain a week. William L. DeHarper of Crawfordsville is now at the Extended Care Center Rural Route 5 Iowa City. Mrs. Don Hazen suffered several broken ribs in a fall earlier this week and rests in bed. Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Miller of Kimberling City Missouri are in town for the holidays with his parents and relatives.

Clarence Samuelson Meryl Steele Mercy Hospital Iowa City William L. DeHarper Crawfordsville Don Hazen Edward D. Miller Kimberling City, Mo Ray C. Miller

Widmer Returns to Flight Line After Finger Break

John A Widmer listed with F R 48462 7428 388MMS at PO Box 4666 APO San Francisco California 96288 is reported recovered from a broken finger and back on the Kraut Thailand flight line. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Widmer.

Widmer John A. Widmer F.R APO San Francisco Calif Thailand Glenn Widmer

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