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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1969

Page

2

University of Iowa dorm hours debate stirs campus

Students from the University of Iowa urged the Iowa Board of Regents to abolish hours for freshmen women but the regents backed a plan by President Willard Boyd allowing hours to be suggested by parents or students for both men and women. Regent Ralph Wallace opposed strict hours for men, arguing consistency and fairness. The issue remains alive, with student leaders decrying the action as a regression.

Ames. Iowa UPI University of Iowa Iowa Board of Regents Willard Boyd Parents Stu Dents Phil Dantes Waterloo Boyd Ralph Wallace Mason City

Walnut Women's Club Meeting Adds Christmas Fun and Charity

Mrs Edmund Lukonsky hosted 14 members and five children at her Walnut Club home. Special guests Mrs Allen Kurtz and Mrs Ed Mineart of Brighton attended. The club voted 15 for retarded children, held a Christmas exchange, revealed secret sisters, drew new names, and added a Christmas quiz by Mrs Milton Schnicker. The next gathering is a family dinner January 8 at the Schnickers’ home.

Edmund Lukonsky Walnut Women’s Club Allen Kurtz Ed Mineart Brighton Milton Schnicker Schnicker

Hospital notes and local hires in Iowa and Washington

Wesley Mullkin remains hospitalized at Veterans Hospital Iowa City in 4E Room 20 and would welcome visitors. Helen L. Foster of Halcyon House Washington completed a 12 lesson sanitation correspondence course from the Iowa State Health Department to improve hospital food. Mr and Mrs James Morrison of Seattle announce the birth of daughter Jamie Beth Morrison on December 11, eight pounds two ounces. paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs E D Morrison Jr of Washington.

Wesley Mullkin Veterans Hospital Iowa City Helen L. Foster Halcyon House Washington Iowa State Department of Health James Morrison Seattle Wash Jamie Beth Morrison E. D. Morrison Jr

Senate moves to ban cigarette ads on TV and radio

Senate leaders say a tougher bill to outlaw broadcast cigarette commercials would prevail over the House version, with a Jan 1 1971 effective date. The measure also would empower the FTC to curb nonbroadcast ads by mid 1971, and include a stronger health warning on packages. The FCC FTC warn action if Congress stalls.

Washington UPI Senate House Frank E. Moss Utah Norris Cotton N.H Federal Communications Commission FCC Federal Trade Commission FTC Congress U.S

Births and dismissals noted with local residents

Admitted Friday Mrs Leonard Brown Washington medical and Mrs Hugh Milne Washington medical. Births today Mr and Mrs Don Conrad Keota a daughter. Dismissed today Mrs William Longer Wayland. The sage grouse courtship begins in February and runs through June.

Leonard Brown Washington Hugh Milne Don Conrad Keota William Longer Wayland

Viet Cong Hit Mekong Delta Bridges In Offensives

Allied reports say Viet Cong destroyed a 130 foot bridge and earlier a nearby structure along Route 4 in the Mekong Delta area about 80 miles southwest of Saigon. The Viet Cong high command urged intensified attacks on bases routes and waterways. U S and South Vietnamese units reported light casualties with several Americans killed or wounded in separate engagements near Saigon and near the Cambodian border. Two American pilots captured by the Viet Cong for 38 days were released saying captors saved their lives though they disagree with their politics.

Saigon Mekong Viet Cong High Command Route 4 South Vietnam Mekong Delta U.S 25Th Infantry Division Michael T. Petersen Redmond Wash Vernon C. Shepard Akron Ohio Shepard Petersen

Prairie Flower Missionary Society Meeting At Booth Home

Mrs James Rossen and Mrs Henrietta Booth hosted an all day Prairie Flower Missionary Society gathering at the Booth home. Sewing Joy Club materials and Christmas costumes occurred before a cooperative noon dinner. Mrs James Frier spoke on Christmas. Mrs Robert Cave led singing and a Christmas story reading. Sixteen members attended and decided to send gifts to three missionary families and three single girls, with officer elections set for January.

James Rossen Henrietta Booth Prairie Flower Missionary Society Booth Joy Club James Frier Robert Cave

Mid-Prairie sweeps both ends of Bears set

Mid-Prairie Hawks sweep West Branch with a 31-25 girls win and a 92-34 boys victory. Jenny Rediger leads the Hawkettes with 12 points, while Don Ehrenfelt tops the boys with 20 points and Dan Dickel adds 14. West Branch is led by Tana McNathy with 18 in the girls and Bob Pederson with seven in the boys. The Hawks improve to 4-2 overall and 3-1 in the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference and host Durant next.

Wellman Mid - Prairie Hawkettes West Branch Bears Jenny Rediger Janelle Miller Tana McNathy Patty Sondergard Golden Hawks Don Showalter Dick Ehrenfelt Dan Dickel Steve Yetty Bob Pederson Dan Jirsa Hawks Ehrenfelt Mid - Prairie Boys Iowa Hawkeye Agaise Durant

Christmas Music for WSCS Members in Fellowship Hall

Mrs Milo Steele Jr and Circle IV of the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service hosted a one o'clock lunch eon in Fellowship Hall. WSCS members attended as decor brightened the room. M O Smith gave invocation, Don Max well presided, Oscar Steele led devotions, Richard Paul presented Christmas music with Claire Keating on piano and a Christmas art portrayal. Silent Night was played and sung. Guests included Mrs Walter Bauer and Mrs Orville Griggs of West Chester.

Milo Steele Jr Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service Fellowship Hall WSCS M. O. Smith Don Maxwell Oscar Steele Richard Paul Claire Keating Walter Bauer Orville Griggs West Chester

Family Living potluck at Stewart home features St James students

Family Living held its annual Christmas potluck supper at Mrs. Richard Stewart’s home. Co hosts were Mrs. Earl Loveless Mrs. Don Boyer Mrs. William Sitler and Mrs. William Stewart. Sixth graders from St James School presented songs and a skit under Sister Patricia.

Family Living Richard Stewart Earl Loveless Don Boyer William Sitler William Stewart Bernard McCarthy St. James School Patricia George Kerr Meals On Wheels Ywca Rotary

Golden anniversary for Roy and Merle Whiteman of Monmouth

Mr and Mrs Roy Whiteman of 311 South Fifth Street Monmouth Illinois will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their son Conn Whiteman and his wife in the United Presbyterian Church dining room at Biggsville Illinois on December 20 from 1 to 4 pm They were married December 20 1919 at the home of Merle McConnell’s parents in Ainsworth by Rev D M Davis The couple have one son and two granddaughters

Roy Whiteman South Fifth Street Monmouth Ill Conn Whiteman Bloomington United Presbyterian Church Biggsville Mr. Whiteman Burlington Merle McConnell Ainsworth W. L. McConnell D. M. Davis

Stuckmans relocate to LeMar Missouri care of Hatchery

The Guy Stuckmans moved from Washington to Syracuse Indiana and have been transferred to LeMar Missouri with a new address care of Heines Hatchery Box 327 LeMar MO 64759 Allen Kiene a Crawfordsville senior at The University of Iowa was pledged by Chi Epsilon the national honorary civil engineering fraternity Kiene is the son of Lawrence Kiene Membership in Chi Epsilon is based on high scholarship in civil engineering and extracurricular activities The UI chapter was organized in 1941

Guy Stuckmans Washington Syracuse Ind LeMar Care Heines Hatchery Allen Kiene Crawfordsville University of Iowa Chi Epsilon Kiene Lawrence Kiene U of I

Warriors dominate boys game as Waco falls in girls clash

Harmony Waco Warriors defeated Harmo ny 55-26 in the boys matchup while the Warriorettes lost 68-47. Kathy Meyer led with 17 points, Ann Davis 15, Linda Baker 12 for Waco. Harmony’s Medaris scored 28. Lynn Farmer top scorer for Warriors with 15. Nebel and Widmer added 11 each for Waco. Warriors meet Tri-County Tuesday then Van Buren Friday.

Harmony Waco Warriors Waco Kathy Meyer Warriorettes Ann Davis Linda Baker Warriors Lynn Farmer Grant Nebel Jim Widmer Wes Coleman Tri - County van Buren

Olsen Parents Announce Bride-Elect in Texas

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Olsen of Big Spring Texas announce their daughter betrothal to be married. The couple seeks congratulations from family and friends as plans proceed for a future ceremony.

Mrs Kenneth Olsen Big Spring, Texas

80 Attend Father and Son Banquet at Masonic Temple

About 80 attended the Mason ic Father and Son Banquet at the Masonic Temple Wednesday evening. Women of the Eastern Star served the event. Entertainment was provided by Mr and Mrs Jim Jorgensen Richard Choate John Kessell and Ron Renoux.

Masonic Temple Eastern Star Jim Jorgensen Richard Choate John Kessell Ron Renoux

Christmas party highlights from St Paul UCC and Baptist circles

Minnie Schroeder led the Afternoon Circle of St Paul United Church of Christ in a Thursday Christmas party with eleven members, games, and a grab bag gift exchange. The Joanna Bond circle of the 1st Baptist Church presented a Halcyon House Christmas program with solos, a duet, and piano accompaniment, then delivered gifts to the county home and filled shut in boxes at the church.

Minnie Schroeder St. Paul United Church of Christ Joanna Bond The 1St Baptist Church Halcyon House

Local professional directory entries listing lawyers and services

Livingston Day Kehor Meeker Bates abstract dept 112 South Ave B 653 2147 Morrison Morrison Lloyd 271 West Washington St 653 5431 John C Owen 19 West Washington Sea Side Square 653 2874 Stewart Shearer 225 West Main 653 2159 Dr M L Tweeton chiropractor 108 North Marion 653 2351 Maplewood Manor Nursing Home out of town inquiries 636 3400 Dr P L Etter osteopathic physician Journal Rd 653 3303 Farm Financing Production Credit Association 110 North Iowa Washington IA manager Melvin Schneider 8 to 5 Fridays 110 North Iowa Washington IA

Livingston, Day, Kehor Meeker & Bates Robert Day Louis Jehoe Everett Meeker Robert Bates South Ave Production Credit Association North Iowa Washington Melvin Schneider

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