Passing Years in Washington Sketches Local Life
A lengthy Washington column recounts changes and events from the past week including a funeral for W.O. Carson, business changes such as GE Meyers purchasing Rickey Barber Shop, a false alarm at West Madison Street, and reelecting John Phleger as chair of the Washington County NFIP chapter. It notes a shop reopening, a service flag unveiling, church and union services, and community happenings from church to school budget cuts to local offerings and a sail to France for teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Murray
Port Jones
Essex
W.O. Carson
Mr. Murray
Carson
GE. Meyers
Wayland Barber
Rickey + Barber
South
Iowa Avenue
Mr. Meyers
Bnt
Washington
John Erlenbush
West
Madison Street
John Phleger
Washington Junior High School
Washington County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Ivan Ratcliffe
Benner Feed Stores
Ida Harmon
Board of Education
Homer Itlinton
Brighton
Malcom Dowell
Los Angeles
George Dowell
Obituary highlights from Washington area notices
Obituary items list deaths in Washington county including Mrs Edna C Gardner at 1019 North Sixth Avenue died Feb 10 1963 and William R Kneel 83 in Riverside. Births and hospital notices cover Gerald Bender Diane Potter and others. many with home towns Washington Keota Burlington Wellman and Iowa City. A Davenport former Eric Rudolph Johnson died at Oakdale and Riverside John Edward Wingler died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna C. Gardner
Washington County Hospital
North Sixth Avenu
Riverside
William R. Kneel
Harry Chamberlain
Randall Tisor
Homer Jarrard
Washington
Larry Kerr
Burlington
Don Wyse
Wayland
Floyd Dean
Columbus Junction
Gerald Bender
Pott
Gary Crossett
Oren T. Potter
Keota
Dale Batterson
Catherine Smith
Joy Bender
Alona
Surgical
Kaluna
Margaret
Patricia McGraw
Wash- Friese
Wesday
Eric Rudolph Johnson
Davenport
Oakdale
Conesville
John Edward Wingler
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Dennis Day Becomes Eagle Scout in 1962 Honor Roll
Dennis Day of Troop 241 Hawkeye Area Council earned Eagle Scout at Cedar Rapids as 24 area scouts were cited this year. Marion McAvoy of Washington marked 25 years with General Telephone as district manager. Community notes cover church officers, bowling league winners, and local weddings and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Day
Boy Scouts of America
Hawkeye Area
Cedar Rapids
Marion McAvoy
Washington
General Telephone
Mr. McAvoy
Fortnightly Club Valentine Program At Marion Avenue Church
The Fortnightly Club held a Valentine party and program at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Scott Wilcox directing a music and drama showcase by club members. Duane Evans of Riverside was hospitalized after a head on crash with a county road maintainer. Representatives from Citizens for Educational Freedom attended a Des Moines meeting. Mid-Prairie girls basketball beat Hedrick 56 to 47 in sectional play without Judy Slemmons. Mrs. Theresa Adam returned from Mercy Hospital. The Whittaker family will move to Perry with John Whittaker as Farmers Hybrid supervisor. Dick Pratt is recovering from retinal surgery at University Hospitals Iowa City. Seth Westen and Janine Ramsey noted in family anniversaries and descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Iriene
Australia
Army Air Corps
Jefferson Barracks
Jaldine Bruty
Davenport
Presbyterian Church
T. L. Brookhart
Eastwood
Leroy McGraw
Nate Young
Camp Hood
Sam
Richard Johnson
Illinis
Indiana
Edward Wolfe
Camp Butner
N. C
Army
Joe Wolfe
Wolfe Hatchery
T. C. Davis
Ainsworth
Davis
Corette House
Motts
South Town Avenue
Mayer
Jay Moore
Perrin
Hawaii
Marion Avenue
Pearl Harbor
Iowa
Sociation
Carl Keck
State Association
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Scott Wilcox
Duane Evans
Riverside
Mercy Hospital
Evans
Wellman
Mid - Prairie
Pekin
Hedrick
Mid - Prairie Girls
Judy Slemmons
John Whittaker
Mike
Pat
Annette
David
Mary Ellen
Perry
North
First Avenue
Whittaker
Farmer's Hybrid Corporation
Community notices and social events from Washington area
Local groups and residents report a slate of events and personal news. Founders Day at Gwyneth Jones Junior High hosts Stewart Lincoln St James PTA members. Gwyneth Jones speaks on Ireland. Beauticians donate services for National Beauty Week at Washington County Home and rest homes. Sweetheart Dance in Brighton gym draws 91 couples from 24 towns. Lincoln birthday address at Rotary Club. Journal staff attend dinner at Kalona Inn. Coin Club meets at fairgrounds with 61 attendees. Local illnesses and surgeries noted. families mark anniversaries and travel profiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wac
Inston
Stewart, Lincoln
St James
Leo Beauchamp
Gwyneth Jones
International Farm
Ireland
Washington County
The
Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club of Washington
Brighton School
Washington Coin Club
Kiwanis speaker Dr. January discusses heart disease progress
Dr. Lewis E. January of Iowa City spoke at a Wednesday Kiwanis luncheon on heart disease causes and treatments and the advances in research. Other items note stockholders meeting at Ainsworth State Bank, local conservation activity, and various community notices including anniversaries and a wedding upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. January
Iowa City
Kiwani Club
The
University Hospital
Iowa Heart Association
Andsworth
Ainsworth State Bank
Wilbur Rush
State Conservation Commission
County Conservation Committee
Court House
Marriages in Silver City Tie Bailey and Shirley
Eleanor Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore B Bailey of Washington wed Richard Shirley son of Mr and Mrs Riley S Shirley of Rochester Ind in the First Methodist Church Silver City on February 2. The couple resides at 122 Muir Heights Silver City and both attend Western New Mexico University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Bailey
Theodore B. Bailey
Washington
Richard Shirley
Riley S. Shirley
Rochester
Ind
First Methodist
Silver City
Muir Heights
Western New Mexico University
Riverside Women Hospital Patients and Local Social Events
Riverside residents report patients at Mercy Hospital including Mrs. Laura Stewart and a recurring ear trouble. A dividend dinner and dance for Proctor and Gamble employees was held at Memorial Union in Town City. Town Workers Union dinner dance occurred at Knights of Columbus hall in Iowa City. A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. Dick Dutler and Mrs. Ernie Lund at the Duder Home with many attendees. WORD WEAVERS presented gifts to Oneita Fisher honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Latta
Jill
Ellen
Joyce Wingler
Jane Figgins
Louis Gase
Joanne Waldschmidt
Kathy
Duder
John
Oneita Fisher
WORD
Poem Of The Week Good Fortune
A whimsical verse depicts a kitten finding joy in simple acts like creaming a bowl fingery mitten and marbles while facing scary places in a yard. The speaker cherishes friendly faces and belonging, suggesting that good fortune lies in companionship and the odd, cozy rituals of a kitten’s world.
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the Beauticians
Howard Lanning
Rex Crandall
Robert Rupert
Ottumwa
Crandall
Bill
Gene Tucker
Des Moines
Chevrolet
Tucker
Charley Benz
Carl Robert
Helen Melinski
Joe Melinski
Improverion League
H. M. Eicher
Harry Ward
Washington Band
Fort Marion Ave
Delbert Bailey
Don Hayes
Robert Shields
Campbell McCarney
Harold Boyd
Theodore Duke
Carl Pauls
Washington Fairfield
Wanda Neiswanger
Fred Neiswanger
France
Spain
Wanda
Irl
Rome
Camiea
Dwight Trewer
Donald Gowey
Richland
Clarence Weber
Daniel J. Miller
Gerald Nebel
Richard Brinning
West Chester
David Bell
Dewey Weeks
Guy Martin
Patty Reisener
Zeida Senwan
Kinross
Don Hanson
Allen Bloomhuff
Lillie Storms
John Johnson
Medical
Ralph Kelsey
Brian Jarrard
Dwight Brewer
Anna Matthews
Washnal
Eagle Scout Auxiliary
Lutheran
Bi Matson
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Alan Bergstrom
James Jorgenson
Richard Wacholz
Dennis Stutrud
NFC
Elmer Schneider
Duane Redlinger
Alvin Horak
Tide
Melody Lanes
Fareway Stores Inc
Miller and Reschly
Virgil Linder
Mike Lee
YMCA
Muscatine
Kim Steele
Myron E. Blaine
Fairfield
Ann Elizabeth
Larry Duncan
Tom Duncan
Warren R. Donaldson
Linda L
Marlin G. Kempf
Max Waterhouse
KP Hall
Mrs
Glenn Hold
Christian Church
Earl Chance
Suiss Paper Warner
Rirchard Holden
Steve
Donna
Linda
Carpenter
Glenn B. Holden
Wilbur Weston
Veterans Hospital
Everette Simpson
Duane Simpson
Lisa
Cedar Falls
Eva Simpson
W. J. Shannon
Madrid
Mrs. Shannon
Jack Rees
Pat McClure
Don McClure
Marycrest College
Grace Hill
Leonard Brinning
Mr. Ananes
Don Lawless
James
James Luhrs
Mr. Lawless
the Luhrs
Michael
Inose
American Cancer Society
County Club
M.M. Schell
Hugo Lensch
Joe Knotek
Neal Burton
Wayne Brock
Ed Letts
Paul Snyder
Geo Orris
Max White Jr
JE. Letts
American Legion
Legion Rooms
Pio Barone Lumaga
Naples
Italy
Advance Ross Electronics Corp
Twelfth Avenue
Richard Higgins
Advance Ross
Winfield Mt. Union
Mt. Union
Muscatine Central
Wally Horn
Washington High School
Bob Huber
Cal Wolf
VEW
Robert Lowe Sr
Francis Reed
Ruth Ann Wilson
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Kirksville State Teachers College
Kirksville
Ruth
Aarold Wilson
G. B. Holden
P.P. Whisler
Holden
Stewart Shotwell
Richmond
Dorman
Danville
Roanoke
Hattie Carpenter
Harvey Holden
Lawrence Whisler
Raymond Whisler
Dean Stanley
Chaska
Minn
Mrs. Todd
Hazel Walling
Town City
Clara Faulkner
Karla Jean
Ken Humpleby
Humpleby
Janice Faulkner
Miss Faulkner
Alfred Faulkner
Donald Lins
Harold Wilson
Jesse Moore
Paul Fern
Kirksville, Mo
Mildred Moore
Jean Fern
Valentines
Chapter Five
Citizens For Educational Freedom
George Horn
Ed Peiffer
Ralph Peiffer
LeRoy Veggy
Robert Marek
Dick Pratt
University Hospitals
Martin Westen
Seth
Janine Ramsey
Janine
John Ramsey
Barbara Westen
Westens
Beauticians
Squar
Rotary
Abraham Lincoln
Rotary Club
Ed Hutchcroft
Lincoln
Journal
Mployees
Washington Evening Journal
Kalonial Inn
Kalona
John Jarvis
Robert Brewer
Judith Thieleker
Chicago
James Quinn
Henry Niene
Hot Springs
Ark
Corpus Christi
McAllen
Texas
Mr. One
Emporia
Kan
Noel Jarvis
Carl Jarvis
Jon
American Airlines
San Francisco
Calif
Noel
Phoenix
Ariz
Dallas
St. Louis
California
Kiwanis Club
TESA
Tel Ray Radio and TV
Lone Tree
Rex Ray
Certified Electronica Technicians School
Ladies Aid
Ars. Leonard Jinning
Grace Hill Ladies Aid
John Lowash
Edwin Macrander
Pat Davison
Iss Davison
Michael Leyden
Tom Stirling
Ed E
South Third
Robert Genkinger
Pearl Parcell
Charles Kennedy
Robert Wiley
Mexico
Date Connelly
Towa Beta Hardware Association
Connelly
Larry Shalla
Larry
Wilbur Richardson
Riverside Women Hospital
Marge Luckey
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