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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1965

Page

3

Washington remembers local figures and holiday happenings

Mary Martin, studying child psychiatry at the University of Oregon, returns home for Christmas. Washington reports power outages resolved quickly by Iowa Southern Utilities. Local civic notes include Masonic longevity, ISU student visitors, Chamber of Commerce directors, new county officials, and Christmas events at churches and YWCA.

Mary Martin Ralph Martin Mary University of Oregon Fugene Ore Washington Iowa Carolyn Carbee L. R. Carbee Chicago Wesley Memorial Hospital Masonic Lodge A. T. Stewart W.C. Bell Allen Green Prescott Ariz S. Elam Johnson Charles A. Dewey Andrew Kelso Ray H. Dean J. Ernest Lemmon O.M. Cuddy

Measure by Moments Of A Year In Verse

A poem reflecting on how a year is weighed not by months but by vivid moments of beauty. Images of azalea fire, rose touch, cobalt hills, diamonds in night, and dreams color the days as the year ends. Authored by Mary OConnor, celebrating World Poetry Day.

Washington County 4-H Awards Buffet held in Washington

The Washington County 4-H Awards Buffet was held Saturday evening at the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church. Community members recount activities and visits, including Robert D. Stalder’s return home and pending deployment to Vietnam. Local officials report cooperation with an overnight parking ban and a series of family gatherings, birthdays, and hospital visits.

Washington County Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Washington Ken Cuhel Isador Houseal Mercy Hospital Bob Houseals H Street Lowa City

Washington Junior High Leads County ASC Meeting

SE Iowa attendees from 22 counties gathered in Washington for an instructional ASC session led by state officials. Washington eighth grade basketball beat Muscatine West 59 to 37. Local families and officials were mentioned with social and retirement notes.

ASC Iowa Washington Captain’s Table Legion Hall Washington Junior High School Muscatine West

Washington Demons roll over Prairie 106 to 67 in basketball

Washington Demons topped the 100 point mark for the second time this season with a 106 to 67 win over Prairie of Cedar Rapids. The game on Prairie court featured a hot first half as Washington hit 72 percent, led early, and cooled to 18 percent in the final period.

Washington Demons Prairie of Cedar Rapids Cagers Cedar Rapids

Local Historical Society Elects Edna Jones President

Edna Jones was elected president of the Historical Society at the annual meeting held in the city library. She succeeds Charles Hotle, who led the organization for six years. Howard Anderson and Harold Mangold were elected vice presidents, and John Owen was re elected secretary treasurer. The piece also notes new officer listings for the Washington Ministers Association and a Christmas cookie swap by Y Wives, plus community dinners and patient hospital admission for Ralph J. Tinnes.

Washington County Medical Society Congress Hotel J. R. Swartzendruber Kalona Washington County Dentists T. J. Pease North Side R. W. Wirtz Wellman D.D. Davis Washington YWCA Lester Orr Ellen Morrison St. Joseph Hunton Sellman Iowa City Ruth Marie Morrison Grinnell Betty Clow A. W. Clow Centennial School Santa Claus Wallace School Marguerite Wallace Iron Mountain Mich G. W. Wallace Maxwell McCall John Shields David McCreedy Harold Johnson Edna Jones Washington County Historical Society Charles Hotle Howard Anderson Harold Mangold John Owen

Christmas Cheer In a Local Snapshot of Town Life

A brisk note from December 17, 1965 recalls festive decorating, school Christmas programs, and community events. The writer mentions churches, lodges, and clubs, a snow flurry, and dry conditions. Local groups elect new leaders, including Edna Jones as Historical Society president, Bruce Cowden as life member, and church officials Clarence Dehne, William Arnold, and Charles Cowells. The Presbyterians plan to call Rev. Dehne and house him nearby, while Methodists face parsonage issues. The piece ends with plans for a snow statue and a poinsettia gift exchange.

Washington Ministers Association Clarence Dehne First Presbyterian Church William Arnold Christian Tabernacle Church Charles Cowell The First Christian Church

Saturday Journal Summary for Washington Ex-Residents

Note to readers announces a Saturday edition of the Journal aimed at out-of-state readers and former Washington residents. It offers weekly mail delivery to subscribers for 3.50 dollars per year.

Journal Washington

New members of Washington County Historical Society

Twelve Washington County swine producers join a state-wide drive to raise 80000 for swine disease research aimed at expanding Iowa State University facilities. Story notes other local engagements including Junior Academy participants and retirements, with various community notices and social events.

Washington County Jim Frier Iowa State Univeristy Gene Wead Wellman Washington County Swine Producers Association Fairfield Don Sheetz Route 1 Washington Iowa Park Iowa

Colorado Springs Family Visits for Christmas

Mrs. Richard Gorham and her five month old daughter Jill are visiting in the parental Gene Gorham home in Colorado Springs. Mr. Gorham will join his family next week for Christmas.

Richard Gorham Jill Colorado Springs Colo Gene Gorham Mr. Gorham

Hospital Monday and births update in Washington area

Hospital Monday notes list patients and staff by location with births and dismissals. Vicki Patterson and Ralph Zeck receive care, births include a daughter to Terry Allen and a son to Gary Reed and a daughter to Joe Kaufman, while several families are noted as discharged in Washington Ainsworth Columbus Junction Wellman Riverside Crawfordsville area.

Washington medical names listed for yesterday and today

Yesterday names include Emil Stalder Marcia Montgomery and Grace Butterbaugh in Washington medical circles along with Mrs William Carson and Michael Fulton in Columbus Junction. Today recipients are Vicki Patterson and Wayne Ballard, both in Washington.

Emil Stalder Washington Marcia Montgomery Grace Butterbaugh William Carson Surgical Michael Fulton Columbus Junction Vicki Patterson Wayne Ballard

Admitted Yesterday Jeffrey Baker and Mrs Anwyl

Yesterday Jeffrey Baker of Ainsworth and today Mrs Fred Anwyl of Crawfordsville were admitted to medical facilities.

Jeffrey Baker Ainsworth Medical Fred Anwyl Crawfordsville

Medical notices and names listed for Washington area

Today and Yesterday notices list individuals in Washington and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Joe Kaufman and daughter Ainsworth Mrs Terry Allen and daughter Well man Jeffrey Baker Mrs Zeck and Mrs Estella Loder from Wayland and Washington also Mrs Lester Snow Mrs Gary Reed and son Columbus Junction plus Mrs Laura Moffett and Mrs Claude Dickerson with others in Washington.

Howard Witting Washington Joe Kaufman Ainsworth Terry Allen Wellman Jeffrey Baker Ralph Zeck Estella Loder Wayland Lester Snow Gary Reed and Son Columbus Junction Laura Moffett Claude Dickerson George Jarrard

Deaths in Washington Area Overview

Death notices for Elmer G. Fisher in Dayton Ohio and Mae Roth formerly of Washington Keota area. Louis Besser of Keokuk linked to Keokuk armory tragedy. Dr E E Stutsman former Washington ENT specialist, died in Corvallis Oregon. Allen LeRoy Hanson Washington contractor with Hanson Concrete died suddenly at 59. John Tucker 82, longtime Washington resident, died at Washington County Hospital.

Keota G. C Griff) Clark Washington Nashville Tenn Clark Baptist Hospital Elmer G. Fisher Major William A. Anderson Dayton Ohio Louis Besser Keokuk Iowa City National Guard Mr. Besser Neal Lampkin E. E. Stutsman Good Samaritan Hospital Corvallis Oregon Allen LeRoy Hanson University Hospital Mr. Hanson West 17Th Street Hanson Concrete Company John Tucker Washington County

Riverside man Frank Liben Guth dies after long illness

Frank Liben Guth, 80, died Wednesday at a Riverside nursing home after an extended illness. He was a longtime resident of the Riverside area and is survived by family and friends. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Riverside Frank Libenguth

Death notices for Dr Robert W Thompson and Harriet Wade

Dr Robert Wilson Thompson age 95 died December 16 1965 at United Presbyterian Home. He had lived there since 1951 and was a retired United Presbyterian minister and former moderator of the general assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America. Mrs Harriet Wade 85 of Richland died Thursday at Jefferson Square Manor Ottumwa after a December 2 heart attack. she had resided there since December 9.

Robert Wilson Thompson United Presbyterian Home Thompson United Presbyterian General Assembly United Presbyterian Church of North America Richland Harriet Wade Jefferson Square Manor Ottumwa

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