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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1967

Page

5

Jaycees host U S Jaycee president in Mt Pleasant

Washington Jaycees held a Mt Pleasant meeting with U S Jaycee President James Antell as guest of honor. Photo shows Antell with Zager Weaver Kennell Hall Griggs. Antell, from Burlington Vermont, on a four day Iowa tour meeting members from about 220 Iowa Jaycee chapters.

Washington Jaycees Mt. Pleasant U. S. Jaycee James Antell Bob Zager Dean Weaver Carroll Kennell Neal Hall Antell Larry Griggs Burlington Iowa

Christmas in Washington Auntie Letter 1967

Dear Auntie writes from Washington as Christmas nears with festive lights and carols. weather shifts from warm to bitter, causing excitement and holiday bustle. schools concerts churches music clubs and busy stores frame the scene as the writer finishes shopping and sends greetings to family.

Uncle Fitz

The Week on the Farm Merry Christmas Note

The writer reports a milder spell ending as winter begins with field work and cattle adapting to feed. They note corn moisture levels, bean bin moisture under fourteen percent, and plan minimal chores during a three day weekend. They urge restful family celebration of Jesus birthday and hang up stockings.

Jesus

Local Daughters Named in Gazette Birth Notice

Kathie Ann Brinning Kristi Kay Padgett Richard Paul Ledger Trisha Dawn Knottnerus Julie Ann Milder listed as newborn daughters and sons in Rural Route addresses in the Dee Gazette alongside their parents Charles Edward Brinning John Riley Padgett Lester Raymond Ledger Gary Dean Knottnerus and Donald Edward Milder with Columbus Junction and Letts Ainsworth Brigh ton Keota rural routes indicated.

Kristi Kay Padgett John Riley Padgett Letts Richard Paul Ledger Lester Raymond Ledger Keota Trisha Dawn Knottnerus Gary Dean Knottnerus Ainsworth Julie Ann Milder Donald Edward Milder Columbus Junction

Saturday Journal summary for out-of-state readers note

The Saturday edition explains it is mailed weekly to out-of-state readers, especially former Washington residents, offering a quick weekly local news digest. Subscriptions are priced at 3.50 dollars per year.

Journal Washington

Miss Sally Owen Engaged to Michael Moore

Miss Sally Elizabeth Owen and Michael Douglas Moore announce their engagement. Both are juniors at the University of Iowa. Local social notes include anniversaries, pre Christmas gatherings, and plans for Christmas visits, with names of families and residents across Wellman and Cedar Rapids.

Sally Elizabeth Owen Michael Douglas Moore Mary Lee Moore John C. Owen University of Iowa Iowa City Harold Brooks Janetta Albia Michael Brooks Vietnam Henry Brooks Scott Cedar Rapids Mae Lamb Michael

Addition at McCleery Cumming calendar factory planned

Officials announce a new 100 by 240 foot addition along the south side of the current McCleery Cumming calendar factory in Washington to serve mainly as warehouse space. Also note a fatal vehicle collision near Kalona involving a 17 year old Iowa Mennonite High School senior, Marcia Stutzman, and other local notices including bequest for a town clock, local moves, engagements, hospital updates, Christmas gatherings, and holiday visits.

McCleery- Cumming Washington Iowa Mennonite High School Kalona Marcia Stutzman John Dale Anna Schrock Carlton C. Wilson

County boards study merger of county school systems

A Wednesday night vote by the Washington County board of education approved continuing a study into a possible merger of county school systems Area X. The meeting included district board members and a consultant to discuss the proposed plan.

Area X Washington County

Local wrestlers top Mt Pleasant in flu slimmed dual

Washington High School defeated Mt Pleasant 31 to 15 in a Thursday dual meet hampered by flu. Washington ninth graders crushed Mid Prairie 93 to 40 at Kalona. Local residents visit relatives and travelers include Annabelle Zeck arriving from Madrid and Sp 5 Logan Heilman returning from Vietnam with a promotion and Army Commendation Medal.

Washington High School Mt. Pleasant Washington Mid - Prairie Kalona Annabelle Stafford George Zeck Madrid Spain Sp-5 Logan Heilman Vietnam Ft. Knox Heilman

Deaths across Iowa communities mark end of year

R Franklin Galloway D D dies at 87 in Washington County Hospital after living in United Presbyterian Home since 1966. Across Keota Kalona Richland Wellman and nearby towns, multiple obituaries note ages from 55 to 101, including Marcia Stutzman 17 in an automobile crash and Henry Luers 101, with services and burial plans announced or implied.

C. Raymond Miller Wellman Mercy Hospital Iowa City Lee Mercy C. Ray Miller R. Franklin Galloway D. D Washington County Hospital United Presbyterian Iome Kalona Marcia Stutzman Lower Deer Creek Mennonite Church Dean Swartzendruber Robert K. Yoder Miss Stutzman Lower Deer Creek Church

Iowa highway program details five year plan

The Iowa State Highway Commission approved a five year construction program listing numerous area projects. The plan, formalized after extensive study, targets more than 600 million dollars in road work over the next five years.

Iowa State Highway Commission Commission

Couple Moyer and Pratt Wed in Candlelight Church Rite

Miss Carolyn Pratt daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Pratt became the bride of Jim Moyer son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Moyer in a seven o clock candlelight ceremony Thursday evening at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church.

Carolyn Pratt Richard Pratt Jim Moyer Raymond Moyer Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church

Washington history notes and holiday travel updates

A look back ten and twenty years reveals a soaked Washington after a 1.53 inch rainfall. Local residents headed to holidays with relatives in Azusa Michigan and Chicago areas while others prepared for Christmas visits and college breaks.

Evening Journal Washington IA 1967 Dec 23 feature

Describes a Saturday edition of the Evening Journal from Washington Iowa dated December 23 1967. Highlights local news briefs, community updates, and brief notices typical of a mid-20th century rural newspaper.

Evening Journal Washington Iowa

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