Local families update from Wapello area visits
Lee Ann and Richard Marshall of Wapello stayed with grandparents the Herbert Ferrells and aunt and family the Fred Bruegges. John Masson and family returned to Titusville Florida after visiting the D. W. Massons. Joe Knotek and family returned from Riv er Forest Illinois for Christmas with Ward Kampers. Anna Marie Snow was born December 11 weighing 7.2 pounds with older brother Danny Dean. Grandmothers Mrs. Lester Snow and Mrs. Margaret Bickford recently returned from two weeks with the family. Ron Brinning and family have been visiting in the Washington area since December 23 and joined Brinning relatives for a Christmas dinner in Iowa City. Eula Patterson travels to Pharr Texas to be with ill parents Lloyd Lefever and spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ann
Richard Marshall
Wapello
Herbert Ferrells
Fred Bruegges
Lester Snow Jr
Milledgeville, Ill
Anna Marie
Danny Dean
Lester Snow
Margaret Bickford
Ron Brinning
North Little Rock
Ark
Washington
Brinning
Harold Maas
Iowa City
Leonard Brinning
Lindy
Neal Hudson
Milton, Ir
Vick Smith
Hobbs
Ron Brinnings
Mike Sedrel
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
Harry Shull
Paris Island, S. C
Becky Vance
Grinnell
Farm Tax Guide Available At County Extension Office
The 1968 Farmer's Tax Guide, prepared by the Internal Revenue Service, is a 64 page publication now available at the Washington County Extension office per County Extension Director Jim Frier. It explains federal income tax topics relevant to farmers with examples and a sample return, covering expenses inventories capital gains and losses soil and water conservation self employment tax credits and more for the 1968 tax year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Extension Office
Jim Frier
Internal Revenue Service
Credit union votes dividend to members
The McCleery Cumming Co George Washington Credit Union board chaired by Don Pilcher voted a 4 percent dividend on member share accounts for the year. They discussed the annual meeting and set a dinner for January 29 at 6 30 p.m. at The Willows with reservations due by January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCleery - Cumming Co
George Washington Credit Union
Don Pilcher
the Willows
Washington Evening Journal masthead details and staff
The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists the editor David Elder and business manager, William Shannon as VP advertising director, Charles Morris as news editor, Bob Shaffer as local advertising manager, and Howard Hazen as production superintendent. It notes published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and that it is entered as second class matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Extension backs parley on welfare
Washington County Extension staff invite Washington and Johnson County leaders to three all day workshops on the Dimensions of Iowa Welfare. Sessions run January 9, 16, and 23 from 9 30 to 3 30 at the University of Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City. The program aims to deepen understanding of Iowa welfare programs needs and policy consequences as part of statewide public affairs education by the Cooperative Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Jim Frier
Washington
Johnson County
Memorial Union
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Frier
Cooperative Extension Service of Iowa
Funeral Saturday for Mrs Elmer R Meyer in Wayland Mennonite Church
Funeral services for Kathryn Harrington Meyer will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Wayland Mennonite church with Rev Loris Habegger presiding. Burial follows at North Hill Cemetery in Wayland. Zehr Funeral Home handles arrangements. Born December 9 1910 she died December 27 1967 in Alma Michigan. Survived by husband Elmer R Meyer four children Robert Judson Melinda Ursula 13 grandchildren three step children Edwin Gene Meyer George Meyer Marilyn Linn two brothers Bell Kent Ohio Jack Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Elmer R. Meyer
Wayland Mennonite
Loris Habegger
North Hill
Zehr
Kathryn Harrington
Alma
Mich
Robert
Monona
New Car Listings Include Various Brands and Owners
A compiled note lists multiple individuals and firms with associated vehicle brands. Names include James Warren Stewart, Hanson Construction Co, Terry Cellman, Shanna Cellman, Wilfrid Wittetoe, Clarabell Wittetoe, Lloyd McFarland, Gladys Wulf, Raymond Wikoff, Elizabeth Wolfe, Rev. Francis Bass, Elaine Taylor. Brands include Buick, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet, Ford Truck, Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Warren Stewart
Buick
Hanson Construction Co
Oldsmobile
Terry Or
Shanna Cellman
Chevrolet
Wilfrid Or
Clarabell Wittetoe
Lloyd Bruce McFarland
Ford
Gladys Marie Wulf
Plymouth
Raymond Keith Wikoff
Elizabeth M. Wolfe
Francis E. Bass
Elaine Taylor
Land of Quiet Beauty Iowa travel feature in Plymouth Traveler
The January Plymouth Traveler issue dedicates its entire page to Iowa a word and picture portrait highlighting Hawkeye State towns farms and scenery It covers attractions like President Hoover birthplace Amana Colonies Grinnell College Iowa Great Lakes and Des Moines state capitol and offers dining lodging driving tips and classic Hawkeye recipes in Farmland Favorites Hearty Hospitality and a map section guide visitors to notable sites and experiences across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Plymouth Traveler
Chrysler Plymouth
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Hawkeye
Mississippi
Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Amana
Iowa Great Lakes
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Little Brown
Yale
Nashua
Iowa State University
Ames
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Des Moines
Mrs Bainbridge Dies in California at 29
Ruth Augustine Bainbridge 29 of Fountain Valley California died Thursday December 28 after major surgery. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 pm at Tower of Hope Garden Grove Chapel with burial in Fullerton California. A memorial fund is arranged at West Chester Savings Bank or Washington State Bank. She was born July 3 1938 in Washington County to Marion Augustine and the late family. She married Dr Elden Bainbridge February 26 1960 in Ames. Survived by husband two sons Dwight Evan 6 Neal Martin 3, her parents a sister Janet Ferguson a brother Edwin J and grandfather Andrew Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Augustine Bainbridge
Fountain Valley
Calif
Tower of Hope
Garden Grove Community Chapel
Garden Grove
Fullerton
West Chester Savings Bank
Washington State Bank
Mrs. Bainbridge
Washington County
Marion Augustine
Washington
West Chester High School
Iowa Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Elden Bainbridge
Ames
Methodist Church
Dwight Evan
Neal Martin
Janet Ferguson
St Louis
Edwin J
Andrew Augustine
In Times Like These Shown At Assembly Of God On New Year Eve
A film titled In Times Like These explores the clash between materialism and spiritual values in an American businessman's life. It will be shown at 8 30 p m New Year's Eve at the Assembly of God church at 15th and East Main Street Washington. A fellowship period follows the film, then a prayer and praise hour with candlelight communion at 11 45 p m to close the old year and welcome the new. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Church
Washington
15Th
East Main Street
Property transfers in Washington involve Hotle and Allen families
Recording details show Leeds Hal R Hotle and wife transferring lot 3 block 2 in Hotle's second subdivision to Fred B Allen and wife. Hotle Feed and Grain Co. transfers to Hal R Hotle beginning at the northwest corner of the south half of the northeast quarter of section 60, township 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal R. Hotle
Fred B. Allen
Hotle
Washington
Hotle Feed & Grain Co
Memorial fund for R B McAllister established
Relatives and friends of R B McAllister have established a memorial fund. Gifts may be left at Jones Funeral Home. The funeral will be Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.B. McAllister
Jones Funeral Home
Mr. McAllister
Feeding cows for production boosts dairy profits
Iowa State University extension dairyman Donald Voelker says most dairymen underfeed high producers and overfeed low producers by feeding all cows the same total nutrients. Feed for production, growth, and gestation, focusing on cows with higher innate production and peak lactation in the first two months to maximize milk yield and herd profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University Extension
Donald Voelker
Voelker
Test farm seed for high yields
Jim Frier and L. E. Everson urge farmers to use high quality, well adapted seed with high purity and vigor to maximize yields. Tests by Iowa State University Seed Laboratory help verify germination. Send samples now for official testing. 4 ounces for clover alfalfa timothy. 1 pound for oats soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State University Seed Laboratory
Emerson
Iowa
Truck and car damaged in minor intersection collision
At 9:25 a.m. at North 12th Avenue and East Third Street a Freshwaters Feed & Grain truck driven by Gerald Edwards collided with Linda Marie Huston’s car from Ainsworth after Edwards failed to yield at a stop sign. Car damage about $300. truck $50. Edwards charged with failure to yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North 12Th Avenue
East Third Street
Freshwaters Feed & Grain
Gerald Edwards
Edwards
Third Street
Linda Marie Huston
Ainsworth
Social calendar events and postponements list
Friday at IOOF Hall the IOOF Rebekah hold a potluck and card party at 6 30 p m. Tuesday Wash-Away Tops Club meets at 7 30 p m at YWCA. Handcraft I at 2 p m hosted by Mrs D O Butler. Afghan display with guest speaker. Shiloh Sunshine Sisters meet 1 30 p m with Mrs Ralph Schoon over. Nurses Association postponed until Jan 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IOOF
Rebekah
YWCA
D. O. Butler
Shiloh Sunshine Sisters
Ralph Schoonover
Nurses Association
Hickenlooper warns on debt and inflation in Senate remarks
Former chairman Hickenlooper criticizes administration for inflation and rising prices while accusing Congress of more than a trillion dollars in unfunded debts. He recalls long service on atomic energy policy and laments leaving politics after 34 years of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickenlooper
Joint
Senate
House Committee On Atomic Energy
Atomic Energy Commission
Fortnightly club urges reading and resolutions
Fortnightly Club members are urged to submit their Adventures in Reading reports to Mrs. W. W. Nolin by early January. Blank forms are available from department leaders or a plain sheet may be used. Page 90 of the year book has full instructions. Those who did not participate this year are asked to add reading to their New Year’s resolutions. The piece notes the art of flint arrow head making remains known to modern men. Longest Beach Biloxi Mississippi Gulf Coast is described as the world’s longest and largest man made beach, stretching 26 miles from Henderson Point to Biloxi, about 200 feet wide with roughly 1,500 miles of fresh water fishing nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Nolin
Biloxi
Miss
Upi
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Henderson Point
Club Activities Highlights From Pansy Hill and Moose Chapters
Mrs. Stanley Chabal hosts a post Christmas party for seven Pansy Hill Club members with new officers elected for 2023. Women of the Moose hear audit report and plan a trip to Veterans Hospital for Jan 2. Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose exec boards meet Jan 3. Reports cover Children's Christmas party and carol events at County Home. Lunch stand at Kauffman sale Jan 10 and free chili supper planned Jan 31. Sunshine girl birthday Jan 25 is Patricia St Dennis of Tennessee Hall Mooseheart Ill. Next Child Care chapter night Jan 11 led by Lavonne Gill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
Allan Dennis
William McDole
Supreme Auditors
Mooseheart
Veterans Hospital
the Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Home
Ronald Stalder
T. R. Phillips
Roy Hodges
Kauffman Sale
Patricia St. Dennis
Tennessee Hall
Ill
Lavonne Gill
Washington area births and dismissals noted
Yesterday Edith Sheetz of Washington in medical, today Gene Nicholson and George Weston in Washington under medical care. Births record a son to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Bower of Columbus Junction. Dismissals include John Widmer in Washington and Mrs Everette Miller in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Sheetz
Washington
Gene Nicholson
George Weston
Jimmy Bower
Columbus Junction
John Widmer
Everette Miller
Colleen Duffey and Charles Sojka wed in Lone Tree
Miss Colleen Duffey daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Duffey Lone Tree and Charles Sojka son of Mr and Mrs Vincent Sojka Riverside were married Saturday Dec 23 at St Marys Catholic Church Lone Tree. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Joseph Hines. The couple plans to reside at Fort Bragg North Carolina after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Colleen Duffey
Daniel Duffy
Lone Tree
Charles Sojka
Vincent Sojka
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Joseph Hines
Nancy Marine
John Ellis
Coralville
Anita Duffey
Dallas Shalla
Sam Geret
Dave Frank
John Sojka
Harold Duffey
Phillip Sojka
Lone Tree Community School
Proctor and Gamble
Iowa City
Highland Community School
Army
Ft. Bragg, N. C
Funeral services for David L. Tindal held at Methodist Church
Services conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Richard Peterson and Rev. Warren McFate officiating. Wayne Wagner sang solo. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Sherman-Eden Funeral Home in charge. Pallbearers included Mike Fritz, Joe Moore, Martin Chebuhar, Allen Pohren, Richard Anderson, and Mark Owens.
Local visitors and new sheriff's deputy named in Ripley area
Mr and Mrs Ralph Chapman of Ripley New York visited relatives the Chapmans in the Davis home. John Redeker of Washington starts work as office deputy in Washington County sheriff's office under Sheriff Charles Snyder. Gene Zeck and family host and entertain guests including Annabelle Stafford Jerry Zeck and Bruce Bailey with others at Zeck and Bailey homes in Cedar Falls and Iowa City during Christmas period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Chapman
Ripley, N. Y
Glenn Davis
John Redeker
Washington
Washington County
Charles Snyder
Gene Zeck
Cedar Falls
George Zeck
Zeck
Annabelle Stafford
Madrid
Spain
Jerry Zeck
Bruce Bailey
Iowa City
C. H. Wolfe
Zecks
Ralph Zeck
Mr. Wolfe
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Masson
Titusville
Fla
D. W. Massons
Mr. Masson
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Cape Kennedy
Joe Knotek
River Forest
Ward Kampers
Vera Kamper
Joe Koneses
Eula Patterson
Pharr, Texas
Mrs
Lloyd le Fever
Credit Union
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass'n
Iowa Daily Press Ass'n
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffry
Livingston, Day, Meeker & Bates
Robert Day
Everett Meeker
Robert Bates
South Ave
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
M. L. Tweeton
North Marion
P. L. Etter
Wag
East
Washington St
Evening Journal
Dean Heitshusen
South
University of Lowa Hospital
Colonel
Assembly of God
Leeds
God
Christ Jesus
Associate Presbyterian Church
West Monroe
S. Ave. D
Start Memorial Fund
R. B. McAllister
L. E. Everson
Harold
Corky
Stevens
WHS
Ottumwa
Wolf's
Wolf's Flower Shop
Richard George Beauty Salon
Richard
Eileen
Penny
Dorothy
Glenna
Lucille
Judi
Thorn
Pansy Hill Club
Stanley Chabal
Owen Roth
William Jones
William Bruty
Marlene
Walter Bruty
Women OF
THE
Faith Baptist Church
Washington Fairgrounds
Rev
Oliver
World Baptist General Conference
State Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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