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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1966

Page

5

Local Birth Announcements Listed For Area Families

Names and addresses of newborns from Brighton Keota Kalona Hedrick Washington Columbus Junction and Columbus City appear with parents full names and route box numbers in a community birth notice roundup. The list includes Lisa Lynn Mineart John Edward Dunbar Merlyn Glenn Bender Brian Nei Hazelett Belinda Vinton Dawn Leann Palmer Michelle Jean Peifer Berton Allen Dewitt Kelly Louise Jones Byron Jon Miller Gregory Wertz Lisa Marie Westphal Lori Ann Owens and Brian Robert Bates with parental details and residence information.

Michelle Jean Peifer Gary Raymond Peiffer Keota Berton Allen Dewitt Berton Allen Dewitt Columbus City Kelly Louise Jones Wayne Roland Jones Columbus Junction Byron Jon Miller Calvin Jay Miller Kalona Gregory James Wertz Wertz West Harrisonon James Kington Lisa Marie Westphal William Westphal South Town Washington Lori Ann Owens Marion Eugene Owens Brian Robert Bates Charles Robert Bates North ‘Third

Week on the Farm Notes Stable Weather and Hog Prep

The week brought mild weather across the region aiding farm tasks. Hog farrowing shed expanded for 20 sows, carpenters arranged for improved comfort. Cattle feed quantities rise as hay quality declines and corn stalks are gleaned. Corn yield reports vary. test weights around 95 pounds per bushel deemed good, though some late plantings may not store well. Producers sold corn at 1.30 per No 2, and holiday displays brighten farm homes.

Lady Luck

Journal previews local news for out-of-state readers

A note to readers explains the Saturday Journal edition is tailored for former Washington residents with a quick local news summary. The subdeq Edition is mailed weekly to out-of-state subscribers for $3.50 per year.

Journal Washington

Social Hour Club Hosts Christmas Party at Home

Social Hour Club held its Christmas gathering Friday at Mrs. Donald Blankenhorn’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Duane Gipple. A potluck supper, Christmas decor, and soft music set a festive mood. Members exchanged gifts and announced new secret sisters for the year. Guests included listed members and relatives.

Chawr. le Donald Blankenhorn Duane Gipple Max Mitchell Claire Holmes Vernon White R. Williams Orrin Johnson James Jewell Vernon, Fletcher Mabel Monson Larry Fletcher David Edgar Tommy

Washington wrestlers place fourth at Fort Madison meet

Washington High School wrestlers finished fourth in a strong Fort Madison invitational, with two champions and two runners-up. Jim Doughty claimed the 120 pound title and Dave Tindal won at 154, while Mike Pacha and Tim Laffoon were runners-up in 165 and 180. Gary Meller of Fort Madison was named outstanding wrestler.

Washington Fort Madison Demons Town City Burlington Quincy Cardinal Muscatine Keokuk Jim Doughty Dave Tindal Mike Pacha Tim Laffoon Mark Owens Gary Meller

Montgomery Killed in Fall in Turkey While Serving in Det 116

Captain Frankin Montgomery 27 native of Keota Iowa and resident of Arnolds Park was killed while climbing in Turkey Sunday. He served as legal officer with U S Logistics Det 116 at Cigli Air Base near Izmir and was reported missing by his wife Judith Diane. His body was found on a steep hill. Surviving include his wife a three week old daughter and his parents. Fire damaged a machine shed on the George Tripp farm near Washington. Engaged and untitled notices follow about marriages and moves in Keota Traer and surrounding areas.

Overt Frankin Montgomery Keota Arnolds Park Iowa Turkey Mongomery G. E. Montgomery Washington Bertha Montgomery Frank Klein Drake University Law School U.S. Logistics Det. 116 Cigli Air Base Izmirl Judith Diane Robert A. Montgomery Arnolds Paris

Johnsons win Washington County corn yield contest

Johnsons K and CT Johnson of Wellman won the Washington County corn yield contest with 146.23 bushels per acre on a five acre test in a 35 acre field planted May 3 and harvested Oct 2. They received a trophy at the Dec 13 meeting of contest participants at the Extension office.

Washington Community School hires three teachers

The Washington Community School board hired Ralph S. Bartelt Connie Lee Lange and Mary Ann McClain for distributive education junior high English and senior high girls physical education starting February January 3 and January 16 respectively Also Gilbert Cavin was named custodian The board addressed other items from the meeting including local school system matters and a policy committee assignment.

Washington Community School Board Ralph S. Bartelt Connie Lee Lange Mary Ann McClain Gilbert J. Cavin

Deaths noted across counties in mid-December 1966

The list records multiple deaths from December 1966 across Washington County and nearby areas. Notables include William Caldwell aged 94 in Washington, Lee Lease aged 73 in Lordsville, Guido L. Rue Segger aged 88 in Kalor, Lee H. Meuire aged 62 in Riverside, Yonn Warren Stewart aged 46 in Kinross, Emma B. Campbell aged 83 in Washington, Eli J. Yoder aged 77 in Noble, and Julia Ann Schlichting dying in Morning Sun Manor. Funeral services were held or announced for several, with varying illness histories and recent relocations noted.

Eli J. Yoder Noble Washington Henry County Memorial Hospital

Kalona couple wed at East Union Mennonite Church

Miss Zelda L. Yoder of Kalona and Marvin L. Stoltzfus of Wellman were married at 2 30 p m Saturday December 10 at East Union Mennonite Church with Rev J John J Miller officiating.

Kalona Zelda L. Yoder Lyle E. Yoder Marvin L. Stoltzfus Alvin Stoltzfus Wellman East Union Mennonite Church J. John J. Miller

Ninth grade Demons sweep season with 74 53 win

Washington's ninth grade basketball team remained undefeated in 1966 with a 74 to 53 victory over Mid Prairie on Thursday. Schooley led with 24 points, Miller 17, Zieglowsky 11, Paul 8, and Sojka 3 as the Demons opened 23 to 7 and led 48 to 23 at halftime.

Washington Mid - Prairie Demons Duane Hagensick Ill Schooley Terry Miller Jim Zieglowsky Bruce Paul Randy Sojka Tom Whittheft Kurt Jorgenson Long

Hospital Admissions and Births Across Washington Area

A dated hospital log lists admissions on Saturday and Tuesday including Mrs Amelia Bray and others in Washington for medical care plus surgical patient Miss Shirley Darby of Kalona. Birth announcements note a son for Mr and Mrs Robert Bates and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Victor Menke. Dismissals include Mrs Calvin Miller and family in Kalona and others in Washington, with further entries through Wednesday and Friday detailing additional patients and births in nearby towns.

Amelia Bray Richland Emma Campbell Washington Daryl Tucker Myrtle E. Cropper Shirley Darby Kalona Lee A. Meridith Robert Bates Victor E. Menke Harper Calvin J. Miller William Westphal Vinton Hedrick Gary Lewis Wayne Jones Columbus Junction Wilbur Mast Riverside James Wertz Diane Frey Keota Surgical Hazel Painter Fred Hawkins Ainsworth Robert McAvoy William Salterberg Marian Owen Hugh Brown John Kelly Gerald Edwards Humphrey’ Owen Mada Dickinson Cora Hicks Wellman Sandra Barker Washington Surgical Olga Jungbluth Clarence Locke Arthur Rathmell Crawfordsville Arthur Orris Robert Garrett Helen Hesseltine Brighton Sandra Brownell Thomas ‘Thompson Muscatine Ralph Zeck William Salterverg Rhonda Horak Kenneth Stodgill Jerry Simmering Victor Menke Daryl ‘Tucker Lloyd B. Donaldson Nirms Dennis Miller Merlin Hudson South English Marlin Owens Thomas Thompson Kenneth Stodghill

Linda Pearson Is Honored at Shower in Keota

Miss Linda Pearson, the December 2 bride elect of James Lee Fosdick, was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower in Keota. Co-hostesses Mrs Howard Baumert and Mrs Bill McDonald led 18 relatives and friends in games and gift opening. Guests included the bride’s mother Mrs Gordon Pearson and Mrs James See, mother of the groom. A gift table with red nylon net and a bride doll, ribbons, and a bridal bouquet adorned the event. refreshments were served by the mothers.

Boyd Sanders Keota Linda Pearson Howard Baumert Bill McDonald Baumert Gordon Pearson James See Flora Lee Suzie Pearson Joyce Lee Miss Pearson James Lee Hal Fosdick Don Fosdick Walter Reed Hubert Reed Sam

Midnight Nativity and Sound of Music Outing

A fragment recalls a poem about shepherds at the stable and a holy night with a child, ending with a note that Vivian Baumgartner flew at Davenport after they enjoyed seeing The Sound of Music. The piece blends a Christmas poem with a personal travel memory and a theater outing.

Joseph Vivian Baumgartner Davenport

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