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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1971

Page

2

Lawyers for Life organize to fight Iowa abortion law changes

A group of 12 Sioux City lawyers formed Lawyers for Life in Des Moines to oppose changes to Iowa's 112 year old abortion law. They distributed information to Sioux City area legislators as the Iowa House prepared to debate a bill allowing abortions up to 20 weeks with a 60 day residency rule while threatening crippling amendments.

Des Moines API Sioux City Iowa Lawyers For Life Iowa House John A. Eidsmoe Eidsmoe

Eldon Woman Mrs Hemm Dies At Home

Mrs Florence M Hemm of Eldon died at her home Tuesday morning February 9 1971. She was mother to Mrs Donald Pilcher of Washington and Mrs Bonnie Creech of Eldon and to sons Kenneth Richard and David. The funeral is set for Thursday at 1 pm at Campbell Funeral Home Eldon with burial in Eldon Cemetery.

Clarence Florence M.) Hemm Eldon Donald Pilcher Washington Hemm Douds Oscar Flora Brown Hootman United Methodist Church Rainbow Grand Cross of Color Clarence J. Hemm Bonnie Creech Kenneth Richard David Grime Campbell Funeral Home John Nye Eldon Cemetery

Death of Everette J. Swift at 69

Everette J. Swift 69, rural route 2 northeast of Washington, died Tuesday February 9 1971 at Washington County Hospital from a heart attack after a short illness. Funeral Friday 10 a.m. at St James Catholic Church with Rev Edward F Collins. burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Rosary at 7 30 p.m. Thursday and Knights of Columbus rosary at 8 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home. Born November 8 1901 in Washington County to A B and Elizabeth Gugherty Swift. Married Hazel Blick April 21 1937. Member of St James Church and Knights of Columbus. former farmer and officer in K of C. Survived by wife two brothers Charles Ainsworth and Thomas Phoenix Ariz four sisters Sister Mary St Magdalen Sister Mary Evangelice Chicago Mrs Maude Kennedy Washington and Mrs nace Murray Toluca Lake Calif. Preceded by parents one brother Albert and sisters Mrs Bessie Benetier and Mrs Maurine Badham.

Everette J. Swift Washington Washington County St. James Catholic Church Edward F. Collins Elm Grove Cemetery Knights of Columbus Jones Funeral Home Mr. Swift A. B Elizabeth Gugherty Swift Hazel Blick Charles Ainsworth Thomas Phoenix Ariz Mary St. Magdalen Mary Evangelice Chicago Maude Kennedy Nace Murray Toluca Lake Calif Albert Bessie Benetier Maurine Badham

Washington Evening Journal Print and Delivery Rates

Washington Iowa newspaper listing shows publication details and pricing. Local carrier rates in Washington and surrounding towns, plus mail subscription costs for Iowa and outside Iowa. Board and staff roles listed with press associations and circulation details.

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Medical Personnel and Dismissals Reported

Yesterday and today lists show Frank Krotz and Daniel Glatch in Washington medical roles with Mrs. Mil dred Reynolds and Dr. Allen Peterson in surgical. Donna Eden in Columbus Junction is noted as medical. Marlin Derby and H Paul DeLong with Mrs. Mabel Hanst in Columbus Junction and Washington are dismissed.

Frank Krotz Washington Mildred Reynolds Allen Peterson Daniel Glatch Donna Eden Columbus Junction Medical Marlin Derby Iowa City H. Paul DeLong Mabel Hanst

Mrs. Oakley Payne dies in Mount Pleasant at 59

Oakley C Payne widow Violet Elizabeth Beranek Payne 59 of 902 S Iowa died Tuesday Feb 9 1971 at Rest Haven Nursing Home Mount Pleasant She had been ill one week Funeral services are set for Friday 1:30 at Jones Funeral Home Rev James Loder officiating Burial at Elm Grove Cemetery Surviving are daughters Nadine Harris Sevilla Iowa Gertrude Loder Maysville Oklahoma Darlene Adams Longview Texas and nine grandchildren plus her husband Oakley C Payne The family belonged to United Methodist Church and the W S C S and Fortnightly Music Department memberships She had lived in Washington 42 years and was born December 12 1911 in Morris Iowa

Oakely C. Payne S. Iowa Rest Haven Nursing Home Mount Pleasant Jones Funeral Home James Loder Elm Grove Cemetery Violet Elizabeth Beranek Morris Iowa Anthony and Elsie Harmon Beranek Solon Cedar Rapids Oakley C. Payne

C A Stephens Dies at 93 in Columbus Junction

C A Stephens 93 was found dead at his Columbus Junction home at 3 30 p m Tuesday by neighbor W O Calloway. Death due to accidental drowning per medical examiner Kenneth R Carrell. Body taken to Dudgen McCully funeral home in Wapello. Born February 1 1878, wife Ena preceded him in death. He formerly operated Stephens Funeral Home in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction C. A. Stephens W. O. Calloway Stephens Kenneth R. Carrell Louisa County Dudgen - McCully Wapello Mr. Stephens Ena

Y-Wives Hold Afternoon At YWCA

Thirty members and two guests attended Y-WIVES Tuesday afternoon at the YWCA. Crewel embroidery crocheting and trampoline exercises were featured along with swimming. Hostesses were Mrs. Bill Deaton and Mrs. C. P. Burkhoff. Members are asked to bring materials for bottle decoration and crocheting projects.

Gary Anderson Morris Williams YWCA Bill Deaton C. P. Burkhoff

Deeds Filed In Ainsworth Transfers And Quit Claims

Mildred M Hawkins transfers Lot 9 in Block 4 West Side Addition Ainsworth to Edward L Allman and wife Maxine E M Zieglowsky deeds quit claim to Theodore J Zieglowsky for lands in Sections 36 75 7 and 25 75 7 Theodore J Zieglowsky to Maxine E M Zieglowsky quit claim deed for land in Section 34 75 7

Mildred M. Hawkins Edward L. Allman West Side Ainsworth Maxine E. M. Zieglowsky Theodore J. Zieglowsky

Jacobses Host Open House for 15th Anniversary

Friends and relatives are reminded of an open house Sunday February 14 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jacobs of Rural Route 1 Ainsworth for their asth wedding anniversary. The party will be at their country home. The Jacobs have lived in the Ainsworth community nearly 16 years. They have three sons Bob Roger and Ronnie, all at home.

Bob Jacobs Ainsworth Jacobs Bob Roger Ronnie

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