Riverside trees damaged by ice storm and holiday lights plan
Riverside residents report the ice storm destroyed the Christmas tree in front of St Marys Church causing removal of the hill tree also. Eva Truman laments the two trees used to glow together in the wind while Edward F. Havel Farm will light the displays with a star atop the house from 6 p.m. December 24 to 10 p.m. December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riversides
St. Mary's Church
Evatrman
Edward F. Havel
Eileen Havel
Bean feed at YMCA rescheduled to December Saturday
The December bean feed moves to Saturday December 19 at the YMCA. Entry costs 75 cents per youth, covers beans hot dogs chips a drink a dessert and a program. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded to 1000 point contest winners. sign up at the main desk and pay before 10 30. A YMCA membership is required to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
More Recruits for Air Force In December Quotas Rise
The United States Air Force raises enlistment quotas starting December to meet growing commitments. Expanded training facilities and higher quotas enable processing in over 350 jobs including electronic programming, photographic interpretation, aircraft or missile maintenance, and data processing. Interested personnel should contact Sergeant Norman J. Leib at 221 S Linn St, Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Air Force
Air Force
U. S. Air Force
Norman J. Leib
Linn St
Iowa City
Mrs George Goetz dies in Washington County at 75
Mrs George Goetz 75 of 851 South Avenue died today December 17 1970 at Washington County Hospital Long term care center after two years illness Funeral Friday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home Rev M O Smith in charge Burial Riverside Cemetery Clara Mary Shradel born July 1 1895 near Richmond Washington County daughter of Charles and Nettie Beranek Shradel reared in Riverside community married February 2 1918 to George J Goetz They farmed in Washington County all their married life living in Washington the past six years Surviving husband three daughters Regina Faye Goetz Washington Norma E C Longfield Denver Colo Lanetta Smith Cedar Rapids two sons John L Goetz Cedar Rapids Donald C Goetz Hartford City Ind ten grandchildren one great grand son two sisters Ida Skubal Riverside and Clair Rummelhart Hills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Goetz
South Avenue
Washington County Hospital
Jones Funeral
Riverside
George J. Goetz
Washington County
Washington
Regina Faye Goetz
E.C
Norma) Longfield
Denver
Colo
Milton (Lanetta) Smith
Cedar Rapids
John L. Go
Local News: Roberson’s Salon Founder Injured in Fall
Jim Robertson of Robert son’s Beauty Salon fell Tuesday evening and broke his arm. He will spend the next few weeks recuperating at home. Iola Morrison has been playing the organ at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City the past few days. She performed at noon and supper hours and for a ward party on Wednesday and will play for an employees’ party there December 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Robertson
Robertson
Iola Morrison
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Joint County Education Board Meeting Announced
The joint county school system board of education will meet at 4401 6th St SW Cedar Rapids at 7 30 p m on December 21. Rodney Swailes of Columbus Junction died Monday at his uncle Rodney Jones home and was son in law of Mrs Dora Wagoner of Washington. Funeral services for Mrs Albie M Lukavsky were held at St James Catholic church with Rev Edward F Collins presiding. Casketbearers were Donald Holmes Edwin Malm berg Melvin Schnicker Edward Potratz Robert Potratz Stephen Wolfer. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint County
Board of Education of the
Joint County School System
6Th St
Cedar Rapids
Social Calendar Evening Events and Meetings
Eight p.m. Mrs. Roger Sherman hosts a social calendar event with Christmas goodies and a note of date change. Friendship Club meets at 7 30 p.m. with a $1 gift exchange. Reformed Presbyterian Family Night at 6 30 p.m. at the church. Double Deck Club gathers at 7 30 p.m. for a Christmas exchange. Rebekah Lodge meets at 7 30 p.m. IOOF Hall. Bethlehem Commandery at 6 30 p.m. includes a potluck dinner at the Masonic Temple with ham mashed potatoes gravy and rolls provided. Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club meets at 8 p.m. at Ainsworth School gym with a 50 cent gift exchange for men and women and refreshments for members. Monday Gardens at 9 30 a.m. Mrs. Max L. Smith asks attendees to bring cookies for the County Home and a poem to read. Sherman Rainbow Girls meet at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Sherman
Friendship Club
Gary Windus
Reformed Presbyterian Family Night
Ralph Martin
Rebekah Lodge
Bethlehem Commandery
Masonic Temple
Ainsworth School
Max L. Smith
Kindergarten Play Delights Parents at Stewart School
Mrs Eisele's class at Stewart School welcomed parents to a Christmas sing along. Students performed The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Gingerbread Boy, and gifts they made were presented to the parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Eisele
Stewart School
Post office to stay open for holiday mailers
Post office hours extended for a pre holiday mailing day Saturday December 19 with both windows open until 5 p.m. Local postal authorities urge residents to mail early to ensure delivery before the holidays.
Aliens Must Register at January Address Report Period
R C Williams of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service announced that aliens must report their addresses during January. Forms will be available at post offices and INS offices throughout the month. Willful failure to report may lead to serious consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Williams
United States Immigration and Naturalization Service
United States
Williams
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Washington WWI barracks elect officers for year
Sperry W. Easter was chosen as commander of the Washington barracks of World War I veterans for the coming year. The vote took place Tuesday evening. New officers include George Baker as senior vice commander, George Canott as junior vice commander, Walter Anderson as judge advocate, Howard Altenbernd as chaplain, Neil Burton as quartermaster, with trustees Walter Anderson Claud McCoy Everett R. Burham and Ben Hammer. Burham served as installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sperry W. Easter
Washington Barracks
George Baker
George Canott
Walter Anderson
Howard Altenbernd
Neil Burton
Claud McCoy
Everett R. Burham
Ben Hammer
Kiwanis Club hears about Head Start program
Kiwanis members heard Mrs Ernest Beem Blossom, a three year Head Start teacher, discuss the program’s nutritional educational and cultural benefits. Head Start facilities near the Christian Church serve sixteen four and five year olds from county families meeting program qualifications. The school operates daily 9 am to 1 pm and invites visitor observation to see activities and outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Beemblossom
Christian Church
Mary Wesleyan Service Guild Christmas Meeting
Mrs Charles Morris hosted the Mary Wesleyan Service Guild Christmas gathering with seventeen members and two guests Mrs M C Smith and Mrs Tom Pace in attendance. Leader Mrs Marion Hall opened with The Most Priceless Gift of Christmas, readings followed including The Christmas Story from Matthew and Three Wise Women in the East, prayers offered, and refreshments served by the host and Mrs Don Swartzendruber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Smith
Tom Pace
Mary Wesleyan Service Guild
Charles Morris
Marion Hall
Helen Steiner Rice
Robert Wead
Matthew
Edna Smith
Merrill Brown
Don Swartzendruber
Izaak Waltons Club Announces December 28 Meeting
Izaak Waltons members will meet for a game night Monday December 28 at the clubhouse south of Washington. Plans for the annual wild game banquet are nearly complete with the KC Hall set for January 18 at 6 30 p.m. Tickets cost 3 and entertainment includes the Washington High Hi-Fi group and David Jagnow a discoverer of Iowa's Cold Water Cave. Leon Hillman will MC. Meat donations are being collected at Kneen's Appliance Store and stored in a deep freezer until use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicagua
Izaak Walton
Washington
KC Hall
Washington High School
David Jagnow
Iowa
Leon Hillman
Kneen
Burichs Update Son Listed at Prairie AD 15
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Burich provide John D. Burich SK 3 B 599227 aboard the U S S Prairie AD 15 Division S 1 FPO San Francisco California 96601 for service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Burich
John D. Burich
U.S.S. Prairie
San Francisco
Calif
Also Mentioned on This Page
Havels
Phil
ED Mineart
Harry Ward
Marge Kneen
N. Marion
Wolf's Flower Shop
Iowa Ave
Washington, Iowa
Evening Journal
Toastmasters
Future Business Leaders of America
Future Farmers of America
Diane Franzen
Janet Reighard
Kathy Merek
Shelly Simmering
Randi Dunbar
Leigh Ann Hansen
Mary Ellen Shaver
Laura Dickinson
Randy Goeke
Steve Johnson
John McKeene
Craig Caldwell
Journal
Santa’s
Orschelns
Carson
Washington and Area
Angel
Paul
North Side Square
Kiwanis Club
Izaak Waltons
Onurtch
KF Own's Shoe Fit CO
E. Eide Sa
Pete
Washington’s
Northeast Pole
Squire
Squire Shoppe
Firestone
Firestone Fund Gully
Treaa
Princess
Regal
Cimk
Jerry
Bill
Tire Center
East Edge of
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!