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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1969
Page
2
Washington County reports severe outbreaks of transmissible gastro enteritis in pigs with January losses of 30 to 50 litters. The virus spreads quickly via vehicles and animals, affecting young piglets. Recommendations include warm dry housing, ample water, controlled traffic, isolation of litters, and vaccination efforts under vet supervision.
Lizetta Cather ine Walton 80 a Wellman resident and former teacher died early this morning at Maplewood Manor Keota where she had been a patient the past month The funeral is set for Saturday at 1 30 p m at Asbury United Methodist Church Wellman with Rev Otto S Steele officiating Burial will follow in Wellman Cemetery Friends may call at Powell Funeral Home Wellman She was born February 23 1888 in Williamsburg daughter of George F and Mary Eckhardt Von Hoene She graduated Wellman High School in 1908 married James A Walton June 19 1912 and lived in Williamsburg Davenport and Bettendorf before moving to Wellman She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church the Order of Eastern Star and the Rebekah Lodge Survivors include two sisters Edna L Blumenstein Wellman and Georgina M Sell Anaheim California and numerous nieces and nephews She was predeceased by her husband in 1960 and a brother Arnold
More than 100 churches of various denominations will join Goodwill Industries for Goodwill Sunday on February 9 to inform the public about services for the handicapped. Handicapped workers at Goodwill prepared bulletins explain how used clothing and household goods fund training and jobs. The Goodwill Sheltered Workshop in Iowa City serves a 14 county area and rehabilitates about 50 handicapped people. Yellow collection boxes at area supermarkets supply items for use in training and work activities at Goodwill.
A constitutional amendment in the State Senate seeks reducing Georgia counties from 99 to 35 50 by July 1 1975 with a fallback option for the State Supreme Court if the General Assembly misses the deadline Three Democrats back the bill citing modern transportation efficiency and tax savings The Washington Board of Supervisors said they studied the bill later Howard E Anderson warned solving one issue may create six more Mayor Willits called it a good idea.
The Jaycee Ettes mailed Valentines to about 40 local servicemen overseas as part of a remembrance project. Each birthday will bring a gift and each month a letter with hometown news, with men in Vietnam Germany England the Philippines Hawaii and Alaska from Wellman Ainsworth Brighton Keota and Washington. Mrs Dan Allen leads the effort and asks families to keep address changes updated.
The Good Roads Association opposes cuts to primary and local road funds and seeks credits to county and city road accounts. Proposals include a $5 annual local vehicle tax credited to garaged city or county street funds, higher registration fees reflecting equipment costs, and extending registration fee reductions from five to seven years. The group supports limited special permits and warns against allowing overheight or overweight vehicles on Iowa highways.
Robert Nemmers of Des Moines and Dr G J Nemmers of Washington spoke to the Kiwanis Club on Iowa air travel. Nemmers praised airport development and noted shifts from commercial carriers to planes owned by industrial firms. He cited Iowa’s aggressive air use and the Aerospace Education Council of Iowa. A board meeting is set for February 11 at 5 30 p m.
Minnie Helmick longtime Brighton resident died February 6 at Washington County Hospital after January 8 admission. Born May 16 1884 in LeRoy Iowa she married Henry W Helmick in 1902. Survived by son Charles and three daughters in Des Moines four grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Funeral services pending Gould Funeral Home Brighton.
The Baptist Hettie Lake Circle will meet for a chili supper at the church on Tuesday February 11 at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring thimbles needles white thread and old sheets to sew bandages for the White Cross project.
Christians across Washington prepare for the World Day of Prayer set for Friday March 7 with the theme Growing Together in Christ. The event at First Presbyterian Church 2 p.m. is hosted by St Pauls United Church of Christ with all local churches invited to participate.
Stewart PTA to host a joint Founders Day meeting on Tuesday February 18 at 8 p.m. at Stewart School. Attending groups include Lincoln, St. James and Junior High PTAs. Dr Hunter H Comly of the University of Iowa will speak. Past PTA presidents receive special recognition. public invited.
A good crowd attended the Toastmasters Club meeting Wednesday evening. John Lemmon served as toastmaster and Delmar Ebersole handled the table topics. Five minute speeches were given by David Miksch Too Thick to Navigate Ralph Martin Lobbies and Frank Patterson Movies Yesterday and Today. The group meets each Wednesday at 6 30 p m at Captain s Table and all interested persons are invited to attend.
Alfred Davis of Crawfordsville is a patient in Mercy Hospital Iowa City after elbow surgery Tuesday morning. Pauline Crone also awaits surgery next Monday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Janice Roth of Route 2 Washington was named to Goshen College honor roll for the first trimester. Mr. and Mrs. Cloyce Tinnes returned from a six day Florida tour visiting Fort Lauderdale Miami Cape Kennedy and Tampa during their trip.
Yesterday admissions include Mrs Melo Horak Cynthia Hostetter and Mrs Winona Smith all in Washington for medical care. Today dismissals include Mrs Lysle Embree Henry Wentworth Mrs Gary DeWolf and son Mrs John Eschweiler and John Palmer all listed in Washington or Brighton.
District notices list Fortnightly Club 7 30 p m dessert at UP Church social rooms.Jackson Two Farm Bureau Women 8 p m yarn. St James Home and School 7 30 p m guest speaker Mr McCarney Iowa City Police on Drug Abuse. Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m IOOF Hall. First Presbyterian UPW 9 30 a m at church mission sewing sack lunch. Lodge 26 8 p m Masonic Temple. First Methodist WSCS Circles I VI at various times. note place changes. OCW Circle III and IV joint meeting 2 p m. UPW Circle I 1 30 p m Mrs Fink. Circle II 1 30 p m Mrs Wiley. Circle III 9 a m Mrs Roos Copeland. Circle IV 9 a m Mrs Frank Miller note change. Linger Longer Club 6 30 p m potluck with Ballous. Saturday Fortnightly Club Board 1 15 p m dessert Captain's Table. Antioch Social Club 6 30 p m with Richard Brinning. Monday Monday Nighters 7 30 p m VW room. TTT Chapter EL 1 p m dessert Cor ey note change of place dues payable. TTT Chapter DL 8 p m Mrs Turnipseed dues payable. Past Worthy High Priestess Club 7 30 p m Mrs Zager. Golden Age Club 10 a m YWCA room sack lunch. Literature 7 45 p m Mrs Nolin. FOE Auxiliary 8 p m At hall.
Mrs Phil Kneen presided 16 attend the YWCA Council meeting with Mrs Grover Rosenkild also present The Monday Nighters group is now organized with meetings on the second and fourth Mondays of each month The annual meeting is set for Friday April 18 chaired by Mrs Clarence Brown Jr Reports are due at the next meeting Bake sale by Junior Y Teens Saturday morning at Jarvis Appliance There are plans for a chili supper March 6 at the Legion Hall to aid charity Dr Mary Roose will speak March 3 with Mrs Ralph Graber hostess
The Washington County NFO holds its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday February 12 at 8 pm at the Washington County Fair grounds. Board of Education for Cedar Johnson Linn and Washington Counties meets February 10 at 7 30 pm at 114 Second Ave Coralville. Dwight G Bode is superintendent. Tina Bain funeral held at Jones Funeral Home Elm Grove Keota. Extension course Exceptional Children first meeting February 12 Keota at 7 pm contact Charles Fiscella Keota High School counselor.
The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian men plan a father son night on Monday February 10 with dinner at 6 30 p m and a program. Principal speaker is Dick Schultz University of Iowa head baseball and assistant basketball coach. Fathers without sons urged to adopt one for the evening. Reservations with Jay Brewer Art Duensing or Otto Walton
An early morning crash sent city police to the scene at 7 45 as a car driven by Mrs. Jim Wells of 715 North Marion collided with a second vehicle driven by Robert Stanton Truax of 121 North Ave C. No injuries or summons were reported and both cars were damaged.
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