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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1967

Page

5

Dear Aunt Ab gutha week in Washington December 1967

In this December 16 1967 letter the writer notes cold weather and Christmas lights brightening town scenes. Local buzz centers on Sunday openings rumored for chain stores, a heated debate among merchants and the Ministerial Association. School operetta with 200 performers dazzles readers while Y’s Men stage Show Boat next spring. gifts arrive including a magnetic paper clip dispenser. Chamber of Commerce unveils highway signs. Jim Laing wins design. town proclaims Cleanest City in Iowa.

Jaycees Ministerial Stewart Y’s Chicago Old Man River Chamber of Commerce Jim Laing McCleery Calendar Iowa

Stork Gazette Birth Announcements List

TENA ANNE VAN FLEET daughter of Mr and Mrs Dyle Van Fleet 515 South 4th Avenue Washington MELINDA SUE SCHWEITZER daughter of Mr and Mrs Sterling Schweitzer Rural Route 2 Wellman RICHARD MARTIN HOLMSTROM son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Holmstrom 409 North Avenue B ANTOINETTE JEAN WHITE daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony William White Jr 306 North Marion Washington PATRICIA ANN McNEILL daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Owen McNeill Rural Route 3 Washington TIMOTHY JON MAREK son of Mr and Mrs Larry Keith Marek Rural Route 1 Riverside

Tena Anne van Fleet Mrs. Dyle van Fleet South 4Th Avenue Washington Melinda Sue Schweitzer Mrs Sterling Schweitzer Wellman Richard Martin Holmstrom Melvin Holmstrom North Avenue B Antoinette Jean White Anthony William White Jr North Marion Patricia Ann McNeill Mr. and Thomas Owen McNeill Timothy Jon Marek Larry Keith Marek Riverside Haro Sojka Dyle van Fleet Georgia White Wayland

The Week on the Farm Weather Delays Field Work

The weekend brought wet murky conditions that halted field work. Weather improved Tuesday and Wednesday allowed corn picking to finish. Temperatures then cooled with plowing stopped due to frozen ground.

Iowan Bernard Clarey Named Navy's No. 2 Admiral

Bernard A. Clarey of Oskaloosa has been confirmed by the Senate as admiral to become the Navy's number two post, succeeding Vice Admiral Horacio Rivera Jr. Clarey, a three time Navy Cross recipient and former commander of the Second Fleet and NATO striking fleet, served as deputy commander in the Pacific Fleet and led the submarine Pintado in World War II. He is a 1943 Naval Academy graduate and now resides in the Washington area with his wife Jean Scott.

Washington, D. C ICPA Navy United States Senate Bernard A. Clarey Oskaloosa Johnson Horacio Rivera, Jr Clarey S. B. Clarey U. S. Naval Academy U. S. Second Fleet NATO Atlantic Oskaloosa High School William Penn Helena Second Fleet

Saturday Journal offers weekly out-of-state news summary

The Saturday Edition of the Journal provides Washington ex-residents with a brief weekly recap of local news. It notes a mailing option for out-of-state subscribers at $3.50 per year.

Journal Washington

Washington week in review local happenings

Selected local items from Washington include Sally Stewart named a Dolphins member at Christian College in Missouri, Gordon Gillesby and his mother recovering well after a kidney transplant, Osincups attending a high school choral concert in Illinois, and a 50th wedding anniversary celebrated by the Bakers in Cedar Rapids. Also noted are a Satellite meeting election for H R Block and other community notices.

John T. Stewart South Fourth Washington Dolphins Christian College Columbia Denver Gillesby Gordon

Chamber meeting covers Iowa tax law and local posts

The Washington Chamber of Commerce heard Phil Jacobsen of the Iowa Retail Hardware Association discuss Iowa’s new service tax law at a Monday meeting. Elections updated the chamber board with Clinton Boshart and Raymond Minick replacing terms of Richard Paul and Marion S. McAvoy. Postmaster appointment for Keota, Robert S. Schreurs, was confirmed by the U S Senate. Several local residents and visitors were noted including Winnie Baker, Paul D Hayes SN, Republican Women informal coffee event hostesses, and multiple Gilpin family relatives visiting from Spokane Portland and Iowa City. Sgt William Boileau, returning from Chu Lai Vietnam, plans further duty in Vietnam after 30 days’ leave.

Phil Jacobsen Iowa Retail Hardware Association Iowa Washington Chamber of Commerce YMCA Jacobsen Clinton Boshart Raymond Minick Chamber of Commerce Board Richard Paul Marion S. McAvoy

Junior High Troops Defeat Muscatine Washington 48 to 29

A Tuesday afternoon junior high boys game at the local court saw Washington Junior High defeat Muscatine West 48 to 29. The article notes several school sports results and community notices from Wellman and Riverside including high school wresting, girls basketball, and upcoming engagements.

Washington Muscatine West

Resignation of Washington Volunteer Fire Chief See

Clarence See, Chief of Police, announced to the Journal his resignation from the Washington Volunteer Fire Department citing inability to continue service and risks to his emphysema. The move follows his statement at the department’s last meeting.

Clarence See Journal Washington Volunteer Fire Department See

Stewart School Operetta and Local Basketball Victory Highlight Dec

Washington ninth graders beat Muscatine Central 63 to 50 on Thursday. The Stewart School operetta The Kings Christmas Carol by Otis M Carrington was performed twice for students and guests, directed by Mrs Delbert Simon with about 200 participants. Local residents and students are noted, including Marycrest College affiliates and family updates, with hospital stays and holiday travel.

Washington Muscatine Central Demons Stewart School Otis M. Carrington

Hospital Admissions and Births Across Washington Areas

Hospital reports list admissions for George Miksch Sam Patterson and others with medical or surgical reasons. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Melvin Holmstrom and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Anthony White Jr in Washington and surrounding communities. Some discharges noted with patients returning home.

George Miksch Washington Surgical Sam Patterson Crawfordsville Metta Rice Howard Pearson Ainsworth Clyle Mason Columbus Junction Melvin Holmstrom Howard McCleery Jeannette Ruggles Fairfield Lester Ledger Keota Bertha Schantz Anthony White William Donaldson

Marriages in Iowa and Palatine unite several couples

A series of weddings is reported from Riverside Hills and Wayland. Sheila Strabala and Samuel Gerot wed at St Josephs in Hills in a double ring ceremony. Constance Emerson became Mrs Gary Shebeck in Cedar Rapids. Phyllis Leichty and Emil Schlatter tied the knot in Wayland. JoAnn Stauffer and Fred Roth married in Wayland. Betty Roth wed Wayne Sietman in Palatine at the United Church of Christ.

Riverside Sheila Anne Strabala Samuel Lee Gerot St. Josephs Catholic Church Hills Iowa Victor Strabala Robert Gerot Constance Irene Emerson Rex Emerson Gary Lee Shebeck Cedar Rapids Alvin Shebeck M. O Smith Wayland Phyllis Ann Leichty Simon Leichty Emil Schlatter Emerson Schlatter Mt. Pleasant Mr. Schlatter Wayland Mennonite Church Robert Hartzler JoAnn J. Stauffer Fred R. Roth Sugar Creek Church Elmer Graber Ray Roth Mr. Pleasant Omer Crawford Betty Roth Wayne Scott Sietman Norman Sietman Palatine United Church of Christ

Highlandettes 4-H Club Holds Christmas Party Meeting

The Highlandettes 4-H Club met at Christine Vernimont's home with eight members and one leader. Nancy Gillians led the business meeting while Kathy Knottnerus and Lila Carson organized a Stitchery demonstration and cookie delivery to Happy Haven Rest Home. A gift exchange followed with games led by Lila Carson and Jane Chalupa as Mrs Chalupa read Santa Claus a Stranger in Many Lands. the January gathering is planned.

Highlandettes Christine Vernimont Nancy Gillians Kathy Knott Nerus Lila Carson Peggy Fox Linda Chalupa Kathy Knottnerus Happy Haven Lone Tree Janice Chalupa Leanne Swailes

Deaths in Columbus Junction and nearby areas

Death notices for Joseph Calvin Richie Alfred Faulkner Beulah West and infant Jeanne Michele Hafner from Letts. Richie a 92 year old retired funeral director died December 9 at Oakwood Nursing Home Muscatine where he resided since 1963. Faulkner 69 of Muscatine died December 1967 at Muscatine General Hospital. West 64 of West Main Street Washington County Hospital after six weeks illness. Hafner infant daughter of Jerry Hafner and Linda Werner Hafner Letts born December 8 died December 14 at Muscatine General Hospital with family present. Graveside service at Letts Cemetery officiated by Rev. Eis and refreshments served.

Columbus Junction Joseph Calvin Richie Oakwood Muscatine Alfred Faulkner Sheridan Muscatine General Hospital Washington Beulah West West Main Street Washington County Hospital West A. L. Alcorn J. M. Lloyd Letts Jeanne Michele Hafner Jerry Linda Werner) Hafner Richard Eis

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