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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1970

Page

5

Christmas Notes From Washington and Home Warmth Across Miles

Christmas Day in Washington brings sun and chill with ten above. A thin snow blanket sparked by a brief overnight dusting, then freezing ice and several accidents as it thawed later. Lena Stewart retires soon, with an open house at the courthouse. Future Farmers of America share gifts and visits to Head Start and County Home. A family Christmas morning brings gifts, tree, and fond wishes for Auntie and Uncle Fitz.

Lena Stewart Future Farmers of America Uncle Fitz

Names of newborns listed in Stork Gazette

David Scott Escher son of Mark and unknown, Kalona. Cynthia Lynn Jackson daughter of Ronald and unknown, Washington. Ruby Ann Ropp daughter of Edwin Ropp, Kalona. Michael James Kaesbauer son of Joseph and unknown, Dubuque. Bernadette Theresia Conrad daughter of Donald Conrad, Keota. Susan Ranea Brown daughter of Gilbert Brown, West Chester. Neil Alan Schlabaugh son of Gordon Schlabaugh, Wellman. Nicki James Dittrich daughter of Larry Dittrich, Washington. Kevin Duane Dowell son of Richard Dowell, Wayland.

Cynthia Lynn Jackson Ronald Rex Jackson West Second Washington Susan Ranea Brown Gilbert Brown West Chester Donald Conrad Keota Larry Dittrich Gordon Schlabaugh Wellman Joseph Kaesbauer Dubuque Richard Dowell Wayland Yaro Sojka Emma Henry Sara Christensen Rex Jackson Edwin Ropp Kalona Kathryn Hanft Columbus Junction John Yoder John Hiller Ben Fitzgerald Ainsworth Gordon Schinbaugh Mark Escher Otis Love

The Week on the Farm Holiday Reflections

The livestock farmer plans leisure time for the holidays while weighing self feeder automation against capital costs and fluctuating livestock prices. Weather slows chores early in the week with ice and cold, but well-bedded sheds endure. Homes glow with holiday decorations as greetings and gifts spread goodwill.

Washington wrestlers win Muscatine Invitational title

Washington High School dominated Muscatine Invitational wrestling, capturing first place in an eight-team field. Four Washington wrestlers won titles Jackie Smith 112 pounds Mike Doughty 145 pounds Fred Martin 155 pounds and Doug Greenlee pinning Welton Wells in 1 40. Keota beat Iowa Valley 71 63 in league play, while Highland Huskies split games with Columbus Junction with girls winning 48 47 and boys losing 62 55.

Washington Muscatine Davis County Jackie Smith Tim Johnson Morning Sun Mike Doughty Eggenberg Fred Martin Rick Hanse Wilton Junction Doug Greenlee Welton Wells Durant Highland Huskies Columbus Junction

Washington YMCA Swim Team Edges Muscatine in Relay Loss

Washington YMCA older boys fell 46 to 49 to Muscatine High School in a tight 400 yard freestyle relay. Washington JV swept first and second in all events, winning their division by a wide margin.

Washington YMCA Muscatine High School Jv’s

Massillon sisters killed in Mississippi auto crash

A Wellman woman Ruth Schauf 55 and her sister Mrs William Ihns 70 both of Massillon Iowa were killed in a Tuesday night head on crash near Winona Mississippi. Police said the sisters were returning from a trip to Alabama where they own land while on their way home to Iowa. The other driver Victor Moore of Greenwood Mississippi was involved.

Wellman Ruth Schauf William Ihns Massillon Iowa Winona Mississippi Alabama Victor Moore Greenwood Miss

Hospital and Births Listing from Washington Area

Admitted yesterday includes Ben Fitzgerald of Ainsworth. Births list residents from Keota Washington Wellman and other towns with several couples noted. Dismissals and admissions span yesterday today and Saturday with names linked to Kalona Wellman Washington Riverside and Crawfordsville. Deaths noted Henry Menefee age 86 of Crawfordsville and Otis Elmer Coffman 83 Wellman. Funeral notices pending.

Michael Sieren Keota John Thorne Washington Wayne Lemley Riverside Robert Shaffer Crawfordsville Rena Sanders

Saturday Journal Summary for Out-of-State Readers

The Saturday edition offers a concise weekly local news roundup for readers outside the state. It advertises mail subscriptions to former Washington residents at $4.00 per year.

Journal Washington

Christmas call from Australia brightens quiet morning

Margaret Logan, 13, in Washington, recalls a long distance call from Gillian Curteis in Sydney at 5 30 am Sunday. The event marks the first voice contact after two and a half years of pen pal correspondence. Daryl Shy earns his second consecutive varsity letter at Graceland College in cross country and indoor/outdoor sports. A two story frame house near Washington city hall moves to a new site for remodeling by Tom Palmer. Letty Moore, U S Government employee in Bitburg Germany, visits family and will return to Germany for two more years after an American tour.

Margaret Logan Robert Logan Australia Margaret Gillian Curteis Sydney Daryl Shy Washington Graceland College Washington City Hall Washington Street Tom Palmer Letty Moore U. S Bitburg Germany Lester Fry John E. Young

Death notices from local area obituary items

Death notices report Ina Mitchell Tarbill 68 of Eagle Grove died Nov 22 after three months illness. Funeral Nov 25 in Eagle Grove. Mary E. Mottet 78, Halcyon House resident, died Dec 20 1970 at Washington County Hospital after short illness. Charles W. Jackson 87 of 1104 East Adams Street died Dec 20 1970 after a year of serious illness. Gwendolyn Oakes 53 of Cedar Rapids funeral Feb 2 at Wellman with burial Sharon Hill Cemetery Kalona. Mrs. Walter R. Longer 63 of 205 East Madison Street died Dec 21 at a son Willard’s home in Iowa City after leaving Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Harry Hafner 46 rural Letts died today in her home.

Pat Mary) Burroughs Mercy Hospital Iowa City Ronald Burroughs Fair Acres Silvis Ina Mitchell Tarbill Eagle Grove Mary E. Mottet Halcyon House Washington County Hospital Charles W. Jackson East Adams Street Wellman Gwendolyn Oakes Cedar Rapids Powell Funeral Home Sharon Hill Cemetery Kalona Walter R. Longer East Madison Street Willard Letts Harry Hafner

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