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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1968

Page

2

Private Vosika Receives American Spirit Honor Medal

Fort Polk La. Private Richard D Vosika 22 receives the American Spirit Honor Medal for leadership and exemplary conduct in basic training. Medal presented by E E Hernandez Leesville as he graduates from Company E First Battalion First Basic Combat Training Brigade. His wife Jane lives in Iowa.

Fort Polk Richard D. Vosika E. E. Hernandez Leesville Vosika Citizens Committee For the Army, Navy and Air Force, Inc Glen Cove N. Y Jane Bon Aire Mobile Home Lodge No Iowa City Iowa Edward J. Vosika West Harrison St Washington

Localized Car Names and Financial Mentions Recap

A record lists individuals and brands including John E Shalla Ann E Lintz Chevrolet Royce Elvin Buckwalter Melvin Blanche Havel Mercury Leland Esther Griggs Ford Frances O Davison Wilbur Schantz Chevrolet truck Gilbert Kueneman Chevrolet truck Wellman Sav ings Bank Ford McCleery Cumming Co Mercury Nedor Jane Figgins Chevrolet truck Timothy Louis Grady Chrysler River Products Co Pontiac Paul Raymond Wheelan Pontiac Louis Jane Evanovich Ford Edward Nathan Wilson Chevrolet Fred A Barker Plymouth Evert Wilma Westen Ford Mace Motor Co Mercury.

John E. Shalla Ann E. Lintz Chevrolet Royce Elvin Buckwalter Melvin Or Blanche Havel Mercury Leland Esther Griggs Ford Frances O. Davison Wilbur Schantz Gilbert Kueneman Wellman Savings Bank McCleery Cumming Co Nedor Jane Figgins Timothy Louis Grady Chrysler River Products Co Pontiac Paul Raymond Wheelan Louis Or

Neighborhood coffee honors Mrs Masson Sr

Mrs. George Masson Sr was honored at a neighborhood coffee held at the home of Mrs. Arthur Nicholson. Masson has sold her home and will stay briefly with her son and wife Mr and Mrs George Masson.

George Masson Sr Arthur Nicholson

College Opposed to Western Iowa Campus in Brief

The board agrees to summarize for legislators a stance opposing a western Iowa college. Ned Perrin of Mapleton urges the legislature to follow consulting firms’ recommendations and notes the board’s opposition to establishing a college there at this time.

Iowa Ned Perrin Mapleton Perrin

Rotary YW plan Christmas party for underprivileged children

Rotary and YW plan their annual Christmas party for underprivileged children and mothers in the Washington area. A 6:30 p.m. dinner will be served at the Y community room, with Cap tain's Table catering and a film show. Santa will distribute gifts. Bill Sitler chairs Rotary efforts. YWCA committee handles other details. Gifts and donations come from many local clubs.

Rotary - Ywca Y Community Room Washington Area Santa Rotary Club Bill Sitler The YWCA Roy Hodges Helen Lackey Cochairman Leonard Llewellyn Einar Fetterman Logan Heilman

Toastmasters Debate At Evening Club Meeting

The Toastmasters Club held an educational meeting in the form of a debate at the Captain's Table after dinner. Frank Patterson led as education al vice president, with Joe Martin arguing affirmative and Howard Lunning negative. John Ganon acted as chief judge.

Toastmasters Club Frank Patterson Education al Joe Martin Howard Lunning John Ganon John Lemmon

Police publicity policy governs youth offenders in Iowa case

Washington officials and Glenn Murphy, Iowa chief of police, discuss publicity rules for juveniles. He notes youths under 18 receive protections under juvenile court laws, but names will be released for all 18 plus offenders and some traffic or minor offenses. Local media cooperation aims to deter crime, with no favoritism. In some cases, officials withhold names until investigations finish to avoid hampering police work.

Washington Glenn Murphy Murphy Iowa

Highland Social Club and Ladies Groups Share Holiday Meals

The Highland Social Club met with Mrs. W. R. Murphy for a Christmas luncheon with eighteen members. Rebekah Club led by Mrs. Edith Weidner reported hospitalizations, sent gifts, and elected officers. Good Will Club hosted a cooperative turkey dinner with Christmas greetings and gift exchanges. World War I Barracks and Auxiliary held potluck dinners. district meeting planned for January 19. Women of Moose held formal enrollment and a Christmas program with readings, potlucks, and multiple holiday events for patients, children, and members.

Highland Social Club W. R. Murphy Earl Steele John Frame William Lewis Marvin Crile Rebekah Club Edith Weidner Emma Barnett Tina Bain Florence Hout Myrtle Morgan Odd Fellows Home Mason City M. D. Lee Cleora Morrow Dora Wagner Legion Rooms W.W. R. Kime Richland W. L. Dickinson Packwood Kime Ed Bushek Riverside Memorial Union Iowa City Harry Ramseyer Walter Anderson Mary O’conner George Baker

Funeral Saturday for Nelson infant in Lone Tree

Funeral services for Steven Ray Nelson one month old son of James and Dorothy Coblentz Nelson of Lone Tree will be held Saturday at 2 p m at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery. Born November 18 1968 in Iowa City he died December 13 at University Hospitals Iowa City. Survivors include the parents brothers and sisters Juanita Mae Donna Marie James Dean and Michael Allen all at home, grandparents Roy Nelson of Washington and Chris Coblentz of Lone Tree, great grandparents Joe Nelson of Washington Charles Carriker of Richland and August Vermace of Coralville.

Jones Funeral Home Steven Ray Nelson James Dorothy Coblentz Nelson Lone Tree University Hospitals Iowa City Juanita Mae Donna Marie James Dean Michael Allen Roy Nelson Washington Chris Coblentz Joe Nelson Charles Carriker Richland August Vermace Coralville

Wolfe Funeral Services Held for Charles H Wolfe

Funeral services for Charles H Wolfe were held Thursday December 12 at 10 30 a m in the Sherman Eden Funeral Home burial followed in Ainsworth Cemetery Rev Dr Vernon Elgin officiated pallbearers were Gerry Zeck Gene Zeck Tom L Wolfe Harold Pronga Bruce Bailey and Don Boyer honorary pallbearers were Leo Edward Paul Wolfe and Harry Suter

Visitors At United Presbyterian Home Share News

Wednesday guests at United Presbyterian Home visit Florence and Marian Hale and Wes Baders of West Liberty. Mr and Mrs C E Smith attend a noon lunch at Captain's Tab. Emma Henry a patient at Washington County Hospital. Albert Simpson's brother Roy Simpson and wife from Prospect Illinois visit the Home.

Florence Marian Hale Wes Baders West Liberty C. E. Smith Emma Henry Washington County Hospital Albert Simpson Roy Simpson Mr. Prospect Illinois

School probation list expands in Iowa districts

State board placed 26 public and 18 non public districts on probation based on a self evaluation. Non approved districts risk loss of state aid while parents in those districts may send children to approved schools with the home district funding tuition and transport. Board members criticized timing but director Earl Miller said most districts can correct deficiencies within one year.

Andrew Community Calamus Delwood Denver Dunkerton Allamakee Edgewood- Colesburg Fayette Garrison Garwin Hedrick Hudson Lost Nation Mar - Mac Midland Miles Mount Vernon Norway Oxford Junction Parkersburg Sabula Schleswig Shellsburg South Clay Tri - County Urbana Earl Sievers Avoca Sievers Earl Miller Jack Fickel Red Oak Miller

Frank J. Rugg of Wellman dies

Frank J. Rugg 86 of Wellman died Thursday evening at Maplewood Manor Keota. Funeral Sunday 1 30 p m at Powell Funeral Home Wellman with Rev Otto Steele officiating. Burial in Wellman Cemetery. Born August 1 1882 near Keota he married Nellie Maybell Smith December 25 1906. Survived by wife five children 26 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren two sisters and two brothers.

Wellman Frank J. Rugg Maplewood Manor Keota Powell Funeral Home Otto Steele Mr. Rugg Faye L Elizabeth Berry Rugg Nellie Maybell Smith Ore Myrtle Schorr California

Brighton Christmas Program at School Gym

The Brighton Christmas program will be held December 19 at 7 30 p m in the school gymnasium. All children from kindergarten through sixth grade will participate in the program. The presentation aims to share Christmas beliefs and traditions from around the world.

Brighton

Brighton area social calendar notices details

All notices for this column must be in by 10 a m on the day of first publication. Each notice will be printed three days in advance. Friday Brighton CES 8 p m Masonic Temple IOOF Rebekah Christmas party 6 30 p m Potluck at IOOF Hall Senior Citizens Evening of Fun Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m Masonic Temple Bible II 8 p m Mrs M R Flickinger Golden Age Club noon Dinner with Senior Citizens at Y Bring dish to pass Daughters of Nile Eu Cha Rest Temple 6 30 p m Bryn Mawr Steak House J W Baker WRC 2 p m Mrs Howard Moore at West Chester Senior Citizens noon Christmas potluck dinner at Community Room at Y Tuesday BPW Club 6 30 p m Dinner meeting at Captain s Table Note change of date Tops Club 7 30 p m YWCA room Senior Citizens Discussion Group 2 p m At Y Square Dance Lessons 7 30 p m Schoolhouse at Fairgrounds Booster Club 1 30 p m Mrs Doyle Jarrard Gift exchange Y Wives 1 30 p m YW for crafts and sports Sledding if there is snow No meetings December 24 or 31.

Women of the Moose Moose Home Helen Simmering Richard Lemberger Social Service Harold Brock Lemberger Lucille St. Dennis Sunshine Child Mooseheart Supreme Officers of the Howard Curl Moose Star Recorder Committee William McDole Clara Edmondson Mercy Hospital Iowa City Clarence Rathmel Jubilee Hall Moosehaven Orange Park Florida Melo Horak Howe Curl Everett Goodn Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple M. R. Flickinger Golden Age Club Daughters of Nile EU - Cha Bryn Mawr J. W. Baker Tops YWCA Fairgrounds Doyle Jarrard

Faith Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Christmas Message

Faith Baptist Church invites worship at 10:00 a.m. with Bible preaching for today’s world and a 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship. Sunday School starts at 9:00 a.m. Youth Groups meet at 7:00 p.m. The church aligns with Baptist General Conference and emphasizes that the love we give is the love we keep.

World Baptist General Conference

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