Eastern Light contest honors Christmas lighting across districts
Winners named in the 15th Annual Outdoor Christmas Lighting Contest sponsored by Eastern Light and Power Cooperative. Total prize money 360 dollars, with first and second prizes in religious and non-religious divisions across six judging districts. District winners include Sperry, Burlington, Muscatine, Riverside, Tipton, Nichols, Muscatine church entries and other Iowa locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Light and Power Cooperative
F. E. Fair
Rural Electric Prize
Cletus Beckman
Sperry
William Richerd
Burlington
A.W. McCarty
Kenneth Baird
Wapello
Fred L. Ke
P. C. Walters
Iowa City
Edwin Horn
Riverside
Edgar Schwartzendruber
Max Nebergall
Tipton
Roy Crock, Jr
Wayne Wolf
West Liberty
Robert A. Reichart
West Branch
Robert Armstrong
Carl Kruckenberg
London
Marion Barnhart
Nichols
Richard Weiss
Atalissa
Tie
Gerald Grimm
Fred P. Owen
Muscatine
Earl Petersen
Gale Nelson
Ziegler Memorial
Long Grove
Wayne Barber
Grand Mound
Harvey Lenders
Princeton
Leonard Green
Erwin C. Witt
Goose Lake
Raymond Sander
Bryant
Dale Schwarz
Stockton
Pantyhose Sizing Under Review By Industry And Stores
Pantyhose fit has varied by brand leading to frequent wrong sizes. The National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers plans December meetings to standardize sizing to a few universal options. Methods under test include measuring leg length and hip with fitting rooms and a yard stick, plus sales staff sizing guidance. The piece also notes Imperial Japanese history tracing back to the 4th century A.D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Rea
Iowa State University
Ames
National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers
Statler anniversary open house draws 100 plus guests
More than 100 people attended the open house at the Don Rich home Sunday December 21 honoring Mr and Mrs Merle Statler on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Relatives from Derby Kan and local families joined the celebration. ENGAGED Mr and Mrs Richard A Knupp announce the engagement of their daughter Jacoline Rae Knupp to Robert A Ross son of Mr and Mrs Robert A Ross of Washington. A fall wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Statler
Don Rich
Marvin Statler
Grace Stone
Derby Kan
Richard A. Knupp
Washington
Jacoline Rae
Robert A. Ross
Miss Knupp
University of Iowa
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Howard Baker
Fairgrounds
Ted Ross
Doyle Brown
Omar Black
Don
Debbie Baker
Bob Long
Lori
Bill Hazelett
Kenneth Embree
Tim
Terry Ellis
Winfield
Danny Aggson
Wellman
Joe Baker
Harper
Tom Brown
Camp Polk
Verne Landers
Raymond Rickels
Mt. Vernon
Richard Landers
Clarion
Jane
E. J. Haeg
Boston
Mass
Haeg
Chicago
Wilson Meats
Wilson - Sinclair
Paul A. Rietz
Belmond
Julie Ann
Terry Mangold
Wayne Mangold
West Chester
Miss Rietz
Iowa State University
Alph Chi Omega Sorority
Noel E. Tosseland
Duluth
Minn
Patricia Ann
Allen L. Wulf
William Wulf
Ainsworth
Tosseland
St. Olaf College
Northfield
University Hospitals
Madison
Wis
Parson’s College
Fairfield
Five Generation Stamp Family Reunion Near Atlantic
Mrs Lena Stamp marks five generations with the birth of her great great grandson Steven Swope in Atlantic area. Reunion brings together Alfred Stamp of Walnut, granddaughter Mrs Glen Swope, and great grandson Steven Swope of Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Stamp
Steven Swope
Atlantic
Alfred Stamp
Walnut
Glen Swope
Oakland
County per capita government costs rise to 307 dollars
A Bureau of the Census study shows Washington County spends 307 per resident on local services such as schools roads police and fire protection compared with 299 nationally and 295 in Iowa. Total local outlays nationwide reach 59.5 billion, with Washington County debt at 211 per capita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington County
Department of Commerce
United States
Washington
Iowa
Deeds Recorded In Town Of Nira And Surrounding Areas
Deeds show Paul Oldfield and wife convey Lots 5 6 7 and 8 in Block 4 Town of Nira. Estate of Bessie D. Fesler to Wilbur E. Reed and wife includes land in Sec 2077 6. An undivided one half to Olive Murphy and Eula Mae Coon. Lot 9 in Leonard Smouse's Addition to East Washington. Smith W. Brookhart executor to John T. Stewart Lot 3 Block 27 Highland Park Addition. Charles E. Sellers and wife to Glen F. Miller and wife Lot 3 and W half of Lot 2 Block 9 Smouse's Second Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Oldfield
Town of
Nira
Bessie D. Fesler
Wilbur E. Reed
Grace H. McKune
Olive Murphy
Eula Mae Coon
Leonard Smouse
East
Washington
Smith W. Brookhart
Gertrude L. Bowman
John T. Stewart
Highland Park Addition
Charles E. Sellers
Glen F. Miller
Smouse
Washington Evening Journal masthead and rate note
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff roles including editor David Elder, advertising director William Shannon, news editor Charles Morris, and others. It shows subscription rates with local and mailed options and carrier delivery in Washington, noting publication afternoons except Sunday, Christmas and July 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press Ass
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Vernon P. Wiertz dies here Friday
Vernon P. Wiertz aged 67 died unexpectedly Friday evening December 26 1969 at his home 1320 North Second Avenue Washington He had been ill three days Funeral services set for Monday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home Reverend Richard Peterson officiating Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery He was a retired International Harvester employee born June 22 1902 in Indiana Married July 2 1942 at Rock Island to Dorothy Durst Fry Surviving are his wife and one brother David of Laramie Wyoming
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon P. Wiertz
North Second Avenue
Washington
Jones
Richard Peterson
Elm Grove
Mr. Wiertz
International Harvester Co
Rock Island
Ill
Indiana
William
Nancy Wiertz
Dorothy Durst Fry
Baptist Church
Union At International Harvester
David
Laramie
Wyo
Hospital admissions and births reported locally
Yesterday three residents were admitted to area hospitals including Miss Ferne Carr and Mrs Elmer Young both in Washington with surgical and medical needs, and Mrs Effie Schmitt in Washington. Births listed include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Christner of Fairfax and today a son to Mr and Mrs Lester Brown of Karona and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Carl McKean of Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferne Carr
Washington
Elmer Young
Effie Schmitt
Robert Christner
Fairfax
Lester Brown
Karona
Carl McKean
Nichols
Washington area Christmas gatherings fill season with visitors
Local families held Christmas dinners and parties across Washington and surrounding towns. Notable visits included Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Peterson hosting to welcome Dr. John Peterson of Ocala and Jane Peterson of Gainesville. Numerous relatives from Cedar Rapids Des Moines and beyond joined festive meals and gift exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Berkhoff
Jack Babcock
Robyn
Kirt
Cedar Rapids
Larry Bishop
Darin
University Park
Dan DeBord
Tommy
Tonya
Des Moines
Veronica Martin and Ronald Brunk Wed in Davenport
Veronica Martin daughter of Rollin C. Martin and Mrs Martin of Davenport married Ronald L. Brunk son of Herbert L. Brunk of Washington on December 20 at First Baptist Church in Davenport. The bride a Davenport Central High School senior and the groom works in Davenport will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica K. Martin
Rollin C. Martin
Davenport
Ronald L. Brunk
Herbert L. Brunk
Washington
First Baptist Church
Davenport Central High School
YW swimming resumes after holidays schedule announced
The YWCA resumes an eight week girls and women swimming program starting January 6 and 9 with multiple instructors. Fees are 4 dollars for girls and members, 25 cents for recreational dips, free for girls with activity tickets, and registration via the YWCA desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Max Owens
Harlan Neuhart
Jack Balk
Richard Schiebel
Milo Steele, Jr
Social calendar notices deadline set for early publication
Notices for the social calendar are due by 10 a.m. on the day of first publication. Each item runs three days in advance. This week includes Monday Golden Age Club at 10 a.m. in the YWCA room with sack lunch, and Wednesday New Year’s Eve Dance at 9 p.m. at the Country Club with tickets from board members. Refreshments and favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Club
YWCA
Country Club
Contracts Record for Elma Oldfield and Husband to Raymond Gingerich
Property transfers recorded including Lots 1 2 3 and 4 in Block 2 Town of Nira Lots 1 2 3 and 4 in Block 3 Town of Nira Lots 1 2 3 and 4 in Block 4 Town of Nira and Lot 1 8 percent of SE of Section 1977 9. The document lists grants between Elma Oldfield and husband and Raymond Gingerich with multiple town blocks in Nira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Oldfield
Raymond Gingerich
Nira
Cox graduates in chemical biological radiological course
Cox SP 5 Ralph E. Cox 48254 4337 a service member of the 16th Engn Bn Fort Hood Texas 76545, son of Mr and Mrs Everett M Cox Kalona, recently earned honors upon completing a course in chemical biological and radiological science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph E. Cox
H.H.C. 16Th Engn
A.D. Ft. Hood
Texas
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Sponsored By
Eastern Light
Imperial Family of
Japan
Wolf's Flower Shop
Statler
Jim Heilman
By Wendell Eden
Sherman
Eden
Washington, Iowa
Dia
Evening Journal
P. O
Osincup
Polaroid
M. N. Nuckolls
C. M. Catterson
Joe la Fallett
Oskaloosa
A. C. Peterson
John Peterson
Ocala
Fla
Jane Peterson
Gainesville
John
Joe Bennett
Christine
Jim Bennett
Ron Bennett
Phil Mills
Lola Delong
Quad - Cities
Frank Nemitz
Luther Dillavoy
William DeVore
Rick Snyder
Mike
Columbus Junction
Robert Randall
LaMoine Dillavou
Wyman
Gerald Hagie
James Dixon
John Quinn
Minneapolis
Joe Quinn
James Quinn
Olive Miksch
Lewis Foss
James Quinn Jr
Bill
Coralville
Christine Bennett
Bob Ryner
Troy
Roy Bennett
Diane Richards
Jim Lewis
Stanley Thompson
Mercy Hospital
Iva Simpson
Everett Simpson
Cedar Falls
Mr. Simpson
Margaret Turkington
Mrs
Eleanor Zickefoose
Sheffield
Tom Grooms
Thomas and
Hayden
South Moline
I1r
Marie Woods
Clayton Nicholson
Larry Nicholson
What Cheer
Mike Nicholson
Ft. Luke
Arizona
Jim
Sarah Nicholson
Jim Simmons
Robin
Phoenix
Travis Afb
Calif
Vietnam
C. L. Brown
Brighton
K. C. Hall
Glen Mullikin Sr
Debbie
Wesley Mullikin
Seth Carris
Packwood
Clarence Brown Jr
Kenneth Brown
New London
Dale Brown
Cape Girardeau
Ronald Koontz
Oklahoma
Don Mullikin
Veronica Martin
Ronald Brunk
Harlan Newhart
ISU
Richard George
Beauty Salon
Artistic Beauty Salon
Cox
Polaris
Prince Ned
Auto & Cycle
Ned Figgins
Progress
Sitler’s
House OF Lights
West Third St
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