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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1968
Page
5
Dear Aunt Agatha writes from Washington on December 21 1968 describing a light snowy spell cold rain fender bender incidents Christmas decorations and programs at schools and churches. Prairie Flower school suffered a severe fire disrupting classes and extending the Christmas break. The writer plans last minute shopping and promises a fuller report after Christmas.
Candace Renee Baker daughter of Robert and Judith Baker of 120 West 12th Washington. Myron Jay Beachy son of Jonas and Mary Beachy Rural Route 3 Kalona. Tonya Sue Conaway daughter of William and Martha Conaway Box 93 Conesville. Joseph Edward Bennett son of Gary and Linda Bennett Rural Route 1 Ainsworth. Mark Jay Miller son of John and Susan Miller Rural Route 2 Kalona. Christina Janeen Bates daughter of Marvin and Carol Bates Rural Route 1 Columbus Junction.
Weather signals winter and Fairfield suffers temporary gas loss prompting new caution. Farmers review heating, water, lighting and stump burning plans while tax season nears with advice on bookkeeping and income expenses and possible commodity loans.
The Saturday Edition summarizes weekly local news for out-of-state readers and former Washington residents. It notes subscription availability by mail for $3.50 per year.
Washington County will begin a new ambulance service January 1 1969 provided by Dale Booth and sons of Washington. The contract was signed after funeral homes decided to stop offering service. Also noted were a major fire at Prairie Flower School and local updates on hearings about an ammonia fertilizer pipeline, high school activities, and various community notices across Columbus Junction and surrounding areas.
Washington advances on a new city water well with an 18 inch hole and four to six weeks more to reach the water level. In Ames, ISU graduate student Dennis Adams, 23, was found dead in his car after shooting a peer, as student Thomas Stockett, 21, was injured. Local updates include returning servicemen and holiday preparations across Bettendorf, Fort Hood, Bellevue, and Omaha.
Highland Huskies defeated Columbus Community 31 to 17 on Tuesday with the Highland JV team winning 14 to 3. Dan Curry named outstanding wrestler. captains named as Bob Becker John Thomann and Jerry Sweeting. E-3 Daniel J Goedken, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Goedken of Washington, left December 14 for Vietnam after a 21 day home leave. he is a Xavier High School and Minneapolis Business Institute graduate with prior Deere and Company IBM employment. Keota area notes include 25th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Gayle Brinning on December 12, home guests, and local veterans returning from Vietnam.
Bethel College in North Newton gains bench strength as Stan Roth junior transfer from Hesston College becomes a leading rebounder in Kansas Wesleyan game. Roth is son of Vernon and Mrs. Roth of Washington and contributed by replacing a starter for the Threshers.
Gifts handed out to Washington County children at the YWCA Rotary Christmas party. Santa was helped by Miss Washington County Pat Butler. A holiday meal preceded a program for children and their mothers. Several local officials and residents are noted in community updates.
A Saturday report lists Mrs Herbert Young admitted for surgery in Washington. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Gary Bennett in Washington and a son to Mr and Mrs John H Miller in Karona. Several patients were dismissed or noted as admitted today across multiple towns including Keota Wayland and Columbus Junction with medical and surgical cases.
Deaths include James W Butterfield formerly of Washington Iowa dies of cancer in Detroit at age sixty nine with funeral services in Detroit. Phillip H Wagner 78 of Letts dies at home Sunday evening December 15. Lloyd Troyer 77 of Wellman dies after four month illness. Mrs Grace Crist 85 formerly of Conesville dies December 14 in Morning Sun Manor.
Mrs. Emily Powis Simpson Atmore aged 86 died December 17 1968 at Washington County Hospital after eight years at Halcyon House Washington. Mrs. Lee Swartz Endruder aged 71 died December 16 1968 at her daughter’s home near Kalona after a heart attack. Howard G Skinner aged 80 of West Chester died December 18 1968 at Washington County Hospital after two years poor health. J Wyatt Bar ney Patterson aged 67 of Riverside died December 18 1968 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after four weeks illness.
Wellman resident J Yoder aged 64 died Thursday afternoon while on the job. The fatality occurred in Wellman as authorities investigated the circumstances.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Humble plan a quiet celebration of their 60th anniversary on Monday December 23. Mr Humble is a patient on the fourth floor of University Hospital in Iowa City. Leona Kos will embark Saturday on a 15 day tour to Mexico City and surrounding areas. Marian Bates of Davenport will join the group departing Des Moines. Lt Donald Kos, on leave to spend Christmas with his parents, arrived from Moody AFB Georgia and will depart December 30 for South Ruislip England near London.
Walt Green notes four new U S Beautification of America stamps issuing January 16 in Washington D C. Each design promotes plants and beautification of cities parks highways and streets. The pane features 120 million stamps with multi color printing. First day covers may be ordered by positions or combinations. UN issues also debut January 8 with six new stationery items and UNITAR stamps February 10.
Multiple weddings reported across Keota Des Moines and nearby areas. Marjorie Wulf and Roger Male wed at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Milan K. Thompson officiating. Twyla Pence and Fredrick Martens tied the knot at St. Marys Keota with Rev. C S Kempker in attendance. Louise Hayes and Lawrence Whetstine married at bride’s home with Rev. Arthur Peters officiating. A separate Spring engagement announced: Dianne Ross to Dean Nicholson. Also stamp releases noted: Papua New Guinea and Nauru issues set for late January 1969.
Today entries list Alvin Acord in Washington undergoing surgery with Melvin Grieser noted. Mr and Mrs Marvin Lee Bates in Columbus Junction welcomed a daughter. Mrs Howard Scultz in Ainsworth with Mrs John Miller and son Karona Steven Klein in Ainsworth. Lori Dunbar mentioned. yesterday Cyril Whittaker in Washington medical. Mr and Mrs Richard Haifley in Washington welcomed a son. Today Fred Zieglowsky in Washington with Mark Tindal and John Connell in Brighton.
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