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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1973
Page
8
The Y's Men stage a production featuring Harry Lambert a stern lumberyard owner and husband. Kate Lambert his daughter appears undomesticated until her mother's illness. Charlie the son-in-law brings gusto as Bruce the lead comic who clashes with the father-in-law and causes mischief including porch decorating with a bathroom fixture.
Nora Carter a Richland resident died at 9 30 am today February 12 1973 at Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield Funeral services set for 2 30 pm Wednesday at Gould Funeral Home Richland with Rev Naomi Lock officiating Burial in Bone Gap Illinois Methodist Cemetery She was born January 18 1879 near Bone Gap to John and Mary Wells Married Charlie Carter March 14 1900 at home near Bone Gap She lived in Wynne Arkansas and Brighton before returning to Ablingdon Illinois Later resident of Hadley rest home since 1964 Survived by daughter Alverta Dressler Richland son Noel Clifton Arizona one granddaughter Holek Davenport and two great grandchildren Preceded in death by husband an infant son a 22 year old daughter and one brother
Verlin Stratton 47 formerly of this area died this morning at a Concordia hospital Kansas She was a Washington Kan resident and funeral services are tentatively set for Thursday Stratton born 1926 in Louisa County to Theren and Cora Lowry She is survived by husband four children Mickey Manhattan Lorry Clay Center Sammy and Bethany at home her father Theren Lowry Washington brothers Homer and Werner Lowry Washington sisters Mrs Harvey Wiles Wellman Mrs Wayne Wagner Washington and Lois Erlenbush Springfield Mo She was preceded in death by her mother.
Richard Underwood 73, a retired farmer from the Columbus Junction and Winfield areas, died unexpectedly Sunday at Henry County Memorial Hospital after being moved to Mt. Pleasant nine years ago. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Winfield United Methodist Church with burial in Winfield Scott Township Cemetery. Friends may visit Barton-McKasson Funeral Home Tuesday evening. Survivors include wife Grace Orris, two sons Roland and Arlo, daughter Mildred Martin, 11 grandchildren and 6 great granddaughters, plus siblings.
Rick Latta reached the champion's circle in the 133 pound class at the Southeast Six wrestling conference meet Saturday evening and was later named outstanding wrestler of the meet, earning the top trophy.
Des Moines and Chicago market notes show livestock and grain moves with uneven demand. Cattle prices steady to higher for steers and heifers, hogs mixed with gains for butchers, sow prices firm to up. Grain futures list wheat corn and oats with mixed closes and several contract spreads reflected. Estimated receipts today around 0,000. Friday 53,000. prior week 70,000. year ago 73,000.
The Past Chiefs Club gathered at Mrs. Hazel Wikoff’s home with cohostess Mrs. Florence Waterhouse. Five members attended with one guest, Mrs. Sandy Scott, braving bad weather. A short business meeting preceded entertainment by Mrs. Hazel Shaffer. Door prize went to Mrs. Nellie Paul. lunch was served.
Instruction in antiquing from basic to advanced and decoupage will be offered by the YWCA courtesy ion Decorating in the YW Room starting 7 30 pm on Monday February 19. The program is free for YWCA members and 1 per person for others. All women and girls in the area are invited to attend and learn these decorating techniques.
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