10 Years Ago Family Visit and Local Unions News
Ten years ago Mr and Mrs Jim Kaster and daughters Nancy and Barbara of Cleveland Ohio planned a visit with his father. Sperry Kaster was named president of the Consistory at St Paul United Church of Christ with Harold Wilson vice president, Mrs Ed Miller secretary and Wayne Witthoff treasurer. The Men's Music Club of Washington met to hear piano organ duets by Calvin Wolf and Lawrence Zuehke and marimba selections by Russell Ellinger of Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kaster
Nancy
Barbara
Cleveland
Sperry Kaster
Kermit Klopfenstein
St. Paul
Calvin Wolf
Lawrence Zuehike
Russell Ellinger
Ainsworth
Donnie Dickinson
Brighton
Golden Opportunity
Woc-Tv
Davenport
Robert Godwin
San Diego
Calif
William G. Cox
Los Angeles
Wright Patterson Air Force Base
Dayton
Northrop Aircraft
California
Virginia Romine
Laura Kehoe
Dick Lins
Christmas Mood Brightens Washington Town
The forecast missed a bit with a low around 20, but early morning temperatures touched 10 degrees and light snow blankets the ground. Santa appears busy at the Y event and in Central Park, while local firemen adopt pocket signaling gear and a pre Christmas spirit fills the town. The Gingerichs in Wellman display a Russian greeting for their son Gregory returning from Air Force duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Washington
YWCA
Rotary Club
Jolly Gent
Central Park
Donald Gingerichs
Wellman
Gregory
Air Force
Kalona Couple Welcomes New Baby Girl Nina Gingerich
In Kalona Rural Route 1 Nina D Gingerich daughter of Mr and Mrs David Gingerich welcomed into the family. The newborn adds joy to the Ninas first year home and marks a bright addition to the Gingerich household with family members celebrating this arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina D. Gingerich
David Gingerich
Kalona
Deeds Recorded For Transfer In Local Land Records
On the Record Deeds note transfers by Leon Hillman and wife to United Service Corp. East 44 feet of Lot 6 and West 11 feet of Lot 7 in Block 9 Original Plat of Washington. Lester C. Grim and wife to W. E. Steele Lot 3 Block 39 Win Smouse Highland Park Addition. LeRoy Eicher and wife to Earl J. Mevey and wife land beginning at NE corner Lot 6 Block 3 Original Plat Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Hillman
United Service Corp
Washington
Lester C. Grim
W. E. Steele
Win Smouse
Highland Park
LeRoy . Eicher
Earl J. Mevey
Crawfordsville
Hospital Notes Monday Admits and Dismissals List
Hospital Notes Monday records admit and discharge details for multiple patients. Admitted Saturday include Samuel Fred Orris Ainsworth Paul Thomassen Eva Crawford and others with medical needs. Dismissed yesterday include Kenneth Sutton Luella Schnoebelen and Earl Fisher. Today patient Mrs Vincent Keesey noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Fred Orris Ainsworth
Paul Thomassen
Washington
Eva Crawford
David McFarland
Ainsworth
Chester Messer
Brighton
Leon McNeil
Surgical
Kenneth Sutton
Luella Schnoebelen
Earl Fisher
Vincent Keesey
Local Births and Admissions Reported in Washington Area
Yesterday admissions include Mrs Edith Harwood and Mrs Diana Bruegge in Washington medical units, Elmer Schantz in Washington, Colleen Venzke in Ainsworth surgical, and Mrs Joe Snider in Brighton medical. Births announced for Sidney Maxwell and wife in Washington a daughter. today Lyle Zear of Washington. Mrs Merle Blieu of Washington. Dwight Stineman of Oakville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Harwood Washington
Diana Bruegge
Ainsworth
Elmer Schantz
Washington
Colleen Venzke
Surgical
Joe Snider
Brighton
Sidney Maxwell
Lyle Zear
Merle Blieu
Dwight Stineman
Oakville
Wednesday Yesterday Medical and Birth Notices
Edward Wolfe of Washington underwent surgery with Mrs Arthur Davison of Wayland listed for medical, while today Mr and Mrs Dennis Wood of Columbus Junction welcomed a daughter. Also noted are Robert Sims of Conesville and several Washington residents including Mrs Francis Campbell Mrs Edith Harwood Mrs Eva Crawford Marvin Crim Mrs Emma Phillips and Mrs Louise Reaney with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Wood
Columbus Junction
Robert Sims
Conesville
Francis Campbell
Washington
Edith Harwood
Eva Crawford
Marvin Crim
Emma_ Phillips
Louise Reaney
Hospital and Birth Announcements Across Washington and Brighton
Thursday listings note Edith Hemmings and Janet Graber in Washington with medical and surgical events. Today Verle Koch in Brighton and a birth for Mr and Mrs Arnold Tucker in Washington. Arturo Avila in Columbus Junction and Douglas White in Washington appear. Long term care admits Effie Wolford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aamirea
Edith Hemmings
Washington
Janet Graber
Surgical
Verle Koch
Brighton
Arnold ‘Tucker
Arturo Avila
Columbus Junction
Douglas White
Effie Wolford
Washington area births and medical notices amid week
Friday Yesterday: Mrs Gary Bruns and John Cox of Washington noted for medical matters. Today: Donald Hansen of Washington undergoes surgical procedure. Yesterday: Mr and Mrs Melvin James Rich of Washington welcomed a son Diiernice. Today: Mrs David McFarland of Ainsworth and Larry Fox of Columbus Junction listed. Other notices include Mrs Sid Maxwell and daughter of Washington, Mrs Leon McNeil of Ainsworth, Mrs Arthur Davison of Wayland, and Mrs Chester Messer of Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Bruns
Washington
John Cox
Donald Hansen
Melvin James Rich
Diiernice
David McFarland
Ainsworth
Larry Fox
Columbus Junction
Sid Maxwell
Leon McNeil
Arthur Davison
Wayland
Chester Messer
Brighton
Sailor of the Month and county notes in Washington County
December 21 1974 Wisconsin Iowa style notes report Michael E. Jackson named Sailor of the Month after a six month USS Blakely cruise. Lawrence Romine elected to a three year term on Washington County ASC and Si Finke Jr. named county chairman. Sgt. Earl D. Letts returns from Germany joins family at Ft. Sill. Various local notices include police reserve debate, retirement of Jack Cherry, council votes to buy a highway site, and several hospital and family announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael E. Jackson
Darlene E. Jackson
Washington
Charleston
Jackson
Lawrence Romine
Wellman
Washington County
ASC
ASCS
Clifford Small
Kalona
Pat Tobin
Ainsworth
Si Finke Jr
Crawfordsville
Wayne Witthoff
Earl D. Letts
Edward Letts
Germany
Ft. Sill
Okla
Sgt. Letts
Washington County Police Reserve
Don Robertson
Robertson
the Evening Journal
Jack Cherry
Cherry
Ken Bauer
Highway Commission
North Sixth Avenue
Washington’s Big Egg Needs minor repairs in sewer system
Public Works Director says the Big Egg tunnel an underground sewer backbone shows small deficiencies after inspections by Brian Nash and John Clayton. The brick storm and sanitary line has held up well. a concrete cast may suffice to fix noted areas along the three quarters of a mile route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Reschly
Brian Nash
John Clayton
Indiana Gunite Co
Nash
Clayton
Reschly
Week of deaths in several towns including Richland Wellman and Keota
Grace Tines 72 of Rubio died Dec 16 1974 at Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield Iowa. Timothy F Driscoll 81 died Dec 14 at Shenk Nursing Home Wellman Iowa. Rolla Gardner 88 of Ainsworth died Dec 14 at Shenk Nursing Home Wellman Iowa after two years of poor health. Catherine Buckley 91 of Chicago died Dec 15 in Chicago. John L. Schmitt 52 of Seattle died unexpectedly visiting Milwaukee. Jessie Mae White 83 died Dec 17 at her Wellman home. Bertha Yordi 8 formerly Riverside died this morning at Long Term Care Center. Harvey Thomas 58 of Crawfordsville died Dec 18 1974 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a stroke. Lester G. Smith 66 died this morning at home in Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Hazelett
Ainsworth
Mercy Hospital
Town City
Joel Bradley
Jared
Richland—Grace Tines
Rubio
Jefferson County Hospital
Fairfield
Wellman
Timothy F. Driscoll
Shenk Nursing Home
Rolla Gardner
Shenk
Catherine Buckley
North State Parkway
Chicago
That City
Jessie Mae White
Bertha Yordi
Riverside
Harvey Thomas
Crawfordsville
Iowa City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Memory Lane
Schulty
North
Iowa Avenue
Floyd Harvey
J. L. Pease
Bud Fields
Louis McKeone
Helwick
Watson's Cleaners
Bernard McKeone
Alaska
Carol Rae Anderson
Pioneer
M. C. DeLong
Farley
James White
Jim
Keota
Washington Lumber and Fuel Company
Hugh McCleery
Miller-Gallup
Military Hall
M. W. Bailey
Farmers and Merchant's Bank
Aunt Agatha
Stork Gazette
Edward Wolfe
Medical
Helen Simmering
Idaho
Robert M. Scott
Pierce
Orfino
Charles Thompson
Mills Motors
Jack Hamiltons
Mrs. Herbert Jones
Harold Kline
Luziers Cosmetics
Ottumwa Hotel
Rodney Davisson
Rod
Las Vegas
Nevada
Cedar Rapids
Automobile Service
Davisson
Breese Company Incorporated
L. V. Clarahan
Jim Clarahan
Matt
Greg
Bill Grovier
Tina
Tiffany
Des Moines
Brent Grovier
Sharon Riley
Mark ‘Mangold
Rudy Allison
Brian
Harold Kerr
Dyersville
Kerr
2Nd Ave. South
Richard Bordwell
Children’s Hospital
Cloyce Maxwell
Ruth Shaffer
Federal Way, Wash
C. W. Shaffer
Kim Hewitt
Morning Sun
David Simmering
Tena Simmering
John Simmering Jr
Hewitt
Morning Sun Beauty Salon
Dave Bell
Spurgeon
Katherine Kiefer
English Valley Rest Home
North English
Grace Stone
Willard Glaze
Houston
Texas
Glaze
Inwood Manor
San Felipe Road
Mouston
Washington Business and Professional Women’s Club
Margi Marek
Edna Kirkpatrick
Gladys Putman
Alice Campbell
Ywca Rotary
Y Community Room
Anna Crane
Perfex
Earl Steele
Marty Weston
Glen Davis
Marvin Jobst
Dexter
Sam Walker
Davises
Keith Dunton
Thornbury
Appropriations
Town House of Representatives
Dunton
Keokuk
Jack Reed
Robert Reed
Reed
Washington High School
Lew McFadden
Ted Pratt
Pratt
APCO
East Washington Street
Ted
Chat and Chew Club
Frontier Cafe
Wilma Ctaig
Jack Hamilton
Bill Day
Lawrence Whetstine
Bob Brinning
Cindy Paul
Mike Bates
Connie Williams
Charles Walker
Silas Finke
Lawrence Romine Wayne Witthoft
Howard Lins
Robert Pearson
John L. Schmitt
Seattle
Milwaukee
Wis
Lester G. Smith
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