Jets Strike Laos Trail Cut Supply Runs in Major Allied Bombing
US jets hit North Vietnamese supply convoys on the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos, triggering well over 2,000 secondary explosions and signaling a highly successful bombing mission. The raid came as Hanoi moved more supplies and amid talks of renewed offensives. Laos and Cambodia were not bound by cease-fires. Khmer Rouge and Cambodian targets reported attacks and security tightenings around Phnom Penh as violence continued in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPS
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laos
White House
Cambodia
U.S. Defense
Melvin Laird
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
FAC
U.S. Air Force
U.S
Phnom Penh
Emory Swank
Kompong Cham
Kompong Som
New Series of Swim Classes At YWCA
Washington girls and women are reminded of a new series of swim classes which will begin next week at the YWCA. Registration for the classes can be made by calling the YW office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
YWCA
Funeral services for Kenneth W Carris held at Jones Funeral Home
Funeral services for Kenneth W. Carris were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. E. Everett Grice officiating. Mrs. T. R. Phillips played the organ. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Casketbearers were Keith Carris, Clarence Logan, Marion Augustine, Edwin Augustine, Glenn McCall, and Sperry Kaster.
Richard Bordwell elected Phi Alpha Delta president
Richard S. Bordwell a junior law student at the University of Iowa was elected president of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity. The 1964 Washington High School graduate and 1969 Iowa State University alum holds a B S in Agriculture Business and is the son of Mr and Mrs R W Bordwell of Washington. Mrs Grant McKune returned home after Christmas in Bettendorf and visiting in St Joseph Michigan with relatives. Mrs Owen K Snider of Cedar Rapids is recovering from surgery at home. Bernard H McCarthy of Washington remains a patient at University Hospitals Iowa City in steady condition as most of his children visit. Mr and Mrs William McGinnis and two daughters of Columbus Junction spent Christmas Eve with Grace and Victor Stone. Frank Sladek of Iowa City was a guest today in the Stones home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard S. Bordwell
University of Iowa
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Bordwell
Washington High School
Iowa State University
Ames
R. W. Bordwell
Washington
Grant McKune
Bettendorf
Ernest Huston
Staci
Grant
Hustons
William Houseals
St. Joseph
Mich
Bernard H. McCarthy
University Hospitals
Iowa City
McCarthy
William McGinnis
Columbus Junction
Grace
Victor Stone
Frank Sladek
Stone
Golden Age Club Sees Cake Card for Hospitalized Member
Eighteen members of the Golden Age Club met at the YWCA room for sewing and games. Mrs Thelma Rohrer brought a birthday cake to share and the group signed a card for Mrs Lulu Williams in the local hospital. Next meeting set for January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Age Club
YWCA
Thelma Rohrer
Lulu Williams
Mayer Family Reunion Amid Holiday Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mayer hosted a Christmas gathering with sons Robert Mayer of Georgia and Tom Mayer of Kansas. It was the first time together in four years as Tom departed Sunday and Robert left today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Mayer
Robert Mayer
Georgia
Tom Mayer
Kansas
Tom
Robert
Nellie Hutt 95 Dies in Wayland Funeral Planned
Mrs. Nellie Hutt, 95, longtime Wayland resident, died this morning at Parkview Home Wayland. Born November 28 1875 in Wayland she is survived by her son Ethan Brooks of Wayland. Funeral arrangements are pending at Beatty Jennings Funeral Chapel Wayland.
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Wayland
Nellie Hutt
Parkview
Beatty Jennings
Washington Firemen Plan Pancake Day at City Hall
Washington city firemen prepare for their annual Pancake Day at city hall on January 13. Tickets go on sale January 1. The feed includes whole dog sausage and other supplies ordered. Committees are organized and meals served at noon and evening. Funds go to the firemen's fund.
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Washington City
City Hall
New Year Crafts and Lodge Meeting Notices
Social calendar notes no crafts meeting for senior citizens this week. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs hold a 6 50 pm potluck and card session at IOOF Hall. Friday Lodge No 26 meets at 8 pm at Masonic Temple with all Masons welcome and a Happy New Year.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Ioof Hall
Masonic Temple
All Masons
Gospel Singers at Nazarene Church Saturday Night
Paul G Parr and the Song masters Quartet from Decatur Illinois will be featured at the Church of the Nazarene 410 East Jefferson Street Saturday January 2. The service opens to the public and begins at 7 30 p m. The group is noted for a unique inspirational gospel singing style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul G. Parr
Songmasters
Decatur
Tll
Church of the Nazarene
East Jefferson Street
Charivari honors Hubert Malichky on 25th anniversary
A Riverside charivari Sunday night honored Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Malichky for their 25th wedding anniversary. Fifty-two attendees from Washington Iowa City Kalona Solon and Riverside shared games lunch and an anniversary cake by Mrs. Al Yoder of Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Hubert Malichky
al Yoder
Kalona
Washington
Iowa City
Solon
Riverside Area
Susan Gardner and Benjamin Nelson wed in Goshen
Susan Diane Gardner and Benjamin H Nelson married December 19 at College Mennonite Church in Goshen Indiana. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Gardner of Goshen, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Nelson of Elkhart formerly of Iowa City, reside at 235 Birdge Drive Elkhart. Both will enroll at Goshen College for the spring term. An open house for relatives and friends from Wayland area is planned for January 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Waldschmidt
Riverside
Diane
Larry Grecian
Delbert Grecian
Highland Community School
Grecian
National Guard
Ft. Sam Houston
Texas
Susan Diane Gardner
Benjamin H. Nelson
College Mennonite
Goshen
Ind
Charles Gardner
Boyd Nelson
Elkhart
Iowa City
Joseph
Barbara Graber
Wayland
Duane
Gordon
Byron
Wilbur Swartzendruber
Joyce
Douglas
James
We11man
Charles R. Frederick
Charles St
Catherine
Christine
Mary
Peter
Marilyn Graber
Coralville
Freda Scarff
Mt. Pleasant
Alan Kreider
Eleanor Graber
J. D. Grabers
Nelsons
Woodridge Drive
Elkhart General Hospital
Goshen College
IOOF Rebekahs Plan New Year's Eve Party
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs will host their annual potluck supper Thursday evening at the IOOF Hall starting at 6 30 p.m. After the meal there will be card playing and a customary New Year’s Eve watch party at the hall.
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IOOF
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows and
Miss Mary Manning Weds Larry Richard in Pleasant View Church
Mary Jo Manning daughter of Earl and Mary Manning married Larry Wayne Richard son of Oscar and Mrs Richard in a 2 PM Sunday ceremony at Pleasant View Mennonite Church. Rev Glen Richard officiated with 150 guests present. The couple will reside in Goshen Indiana after her Continental Telephone work in Mt Pleasant and his job at Wayne's Oil and Tire in Wash.
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Wayland
Mary Jo Manning
Earl Manning
Larry Wayne _ Richard
Oscar Richard
Pleasant View Mennonite Church
Glen Richard
Linda Kay Hill
Lynn Richard
Mt. Pleasant
Daniel Richard
Des Moines
Ernie Manning
Tim Manning
Duane Gugel
Kalona
Jesus
Goshen
Ind
Continental Telephone Company
Wayne’s Oil and Tire
Washington
Richards and Dellos Wed in Washington Church Ceremony
Diane Sue Richards daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Richards of Washington wed John Ray Dellos son of Mr and Mrs George Dellos of Worland Wyoming in a 7 pm Monday December 28 double ring ceremony at the United Methodist Church Washington Rev M O Smith officiating. Attending were Mrs Ron Bennett and Mr Bennett sister and brother in law of the bride. The Dellos couple will reside at 3140 Minnehah South Apt 1 Minneapolis Minn 55406.
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Diane Sue Richards
Dale Richards
Washington
John Ray Dellos
George Dellos
Worland
Wyo
United Methodist Church
M. O. Smith
Ron Bennett
Minnehah South
Apt. 1
Minneapolis
Minn
Wendy Hanshaw Honored At Family Birthday Party
Four-year-old Wendy Hanshaw celebrated a birthday with a party at her parents home. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Jim Hanshaw Eva and Dick Downs Scott Hotle and Carol Coleman. Also present were Jeff Hanshaw Mike Jarvis Monica and Barry Jarvis Debbie and Danny Krotz Bob Whitaker and Barb Pickering.
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Wendy Hanshaw
Jim Hanshaw
Eva
Dick Downs
Scott Hotle
Carol Coleman
Jeff Hanshaw
Mike
Monica
Barry Jarvis
Debbie
Danny Krotz
Bob Whitaker
Barb Pickering
New Year's Day Post Office Holiday in Washington Iowa
The Washington Iowa post office will observe New Years Day January 1 as a holiday with no city or rural delivery. Special delivery mail within Washington city limits will be delivered. The lobby closes at 6 p.m. Thursday December 31 and mail must be in the post office or street box south of the post office by 6 p.m. for dispatch. Normal mail delivery operates Saturday January 2 and the window stays open until noon.
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Washington Iowa
Washington City
Christmas Guests Fill Jarrard and Area Homes
Local Christmas Day gatherings list Mrs. John Bender of Washington among guests at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jarrard home and detail multiple breakfast and dinner visits. Families from Hills, Ellsworth AFB, Washington, Wayland, Mt. Pleasant, St. Louis, Chicago and other nearby places are noted with names, relations, and travel routes. A three day surprise visit from S. D. based James Daering is mentioned, along with travel by plane and references to relatives returning home after the holiday.
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John Bender
Washington
Carl Jarrard
Duane Daering
Eddie
Hills
Richard Murray
Christie
Kyla
Gavlen Kron
Jill
Bret
Carl Daering
Brighton
Mary Harvey
James Daering
Ellsworth
S. D
Wes Custer Sr
Wes Custer Jr
Candy
Cindy
Mt. Pleasant
Robert Custer
Terry
Wayland
Gene Vallery
Rick
St. Louis
James Genkins
Debbie
Denny
Susie
Dale M. Smith
Jan
Roger
Kevin
Rich Wagenknecht
Ainsworth
David Custer
Bruce A. Smith
Ft. Bragg
N. C
Smith
Record of births and admissions from Brighton and Washington
On the record Admitted Yesterday Mrs Glennie Wolfe Brighton medical Mrs Ralph Brown Sr Washington medical Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Richard Hagans Brighton a son Dismissed Today Mrs Georgina Stirling Washington Brian Clark Washington Harold Bickford Washington
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Glennie Wolfe
Brighton
Ralph Brown Sr
Washington
Richard Hagans
Georgina Stirling
Brian Clark
Harold Bickford
Men in Service Wolfer to Separate from NSGA Post
Stephen J. Wolfer CTM3 NSGA Box 14 FPO New York NY 09571 listed for service-related follow up and potential separation details as of the latest notice. The entry identifies an individual in the Navy identically and provides a mailing address for official correspondence.
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Stephen J. Wolfer
Watson Admitted After Heart Attack At Hedrick
Lawrence Lank Watson of Hedrick was admitted to St Joseph Hospital Ottumwa December 14 after a coronary event near his home and remained in intensive care until December 19. He is the son of Mrs Lottie Watson formerly of Rubio and brother of Mrs Elmer Derby R R Richland Cloyd and D H Watson, all of Rubio.
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Richland
Lawrence (Lank) Watson
Hedrick
St. Joseph Hospital
Ottumwa
Lank
Lottie Watson
Rubio
Elmer Derby
R. R. Richland
Cloyd
D. H. Watson
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Owen K. Snider
B Ave
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Schoonover Drug
Perry Palmer
Wellman
American Institute of Cooperation
Colorado State University
Perry
United States
Schoonover
S. E. Corner Sq
Norman Schoonover
Ed Bean
Evening Journal
Iowa
William E. Martin
Owen Bringman
Marshall Furniture
Sieglowsky Home Furnishings
Speed Furniture
Nazarene Church
Hubert Malichkys
Susan Gardner
Benjamin Nelson
Mary Manning
Larry Richard
Goose Hazel Edith Bev Babe Martha Sarah
Bob
Ars
Leon Marty Turnip Swartz
Deborah Jo Dunvar
Cloyen Dunbar
S. 2Nd
Humboldt Institute
Career Academy
Diane Richards
John R. Dellos
Osincufp
Polaroid
Tom Stewart
Portland
Ore
Ronald Marek
Allison
Sally Stewart
Chicago
James O. Hewitt
Brigg
la Jolla
Calif
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Brenda
Wesley
Lisa
Boulder
Cole
Earl Ferrell
Milton Schnicker
Mr. Underwood
Kirksville
Underwood
Beulah Moody
Texarkana
Ark
Dallas
Wolfer
Lawrence Watson Hospital
Mrs. Don Long
Milford Watson
Scotty
Merle Beker
Kenneth McGuire
Bekels
Vernon Reeder
Phoenix
Arizona
Robert Sobaski
Richard Sobaski
Mary Jo Sobaski
Robert Sobaskies
Clem Chalupa
Rex Jackson
Washington Co. Hospital
Cynthia Lynn
Itexii Ks
Kolonial Townhouse
Kalona, Iowa
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