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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1966

Page

5

ReElect Keith Vetter Contends With Quinn In Washington County

Maneuvering on the Washington County political scene continues as Keith Vetter, a former state representative, announces his bid for re election. Incumbent James Quinn is expected to run again but has not announced.

Washington County Keith Vetter James Quinn Keith L. Vetter Washington Mr. Vetter Republican Young Republican Movement Republican County Central Committee

The Week on the Farm Highlights Shed Cleanout and Shop Upgrades

A farm diary recounts cleaning sheds and hauling feed, thawing weather enabling new shop projects, and adding a new compressor while updating machinery. It notes sharpening a disc, replacing a belt on a seed der, disposing of an old fertilizer spreader, and installing two shop fire safety units. Lambs are helped by neighbor actions and the farm’s raising equipment proves effective despite its varied origins.

Evening Journal Washington IA 1966 Feb 19 Details

Washington Iowa edition of the Evening Journal for Saturday February 19 1966 presents local notices brief items and regional news highlights including community events and updates from the area.

Marriages of Harris Borsdorf Yoder and others in Washington

The paper lists several marriages in Washington and nearby areas. Linda Harris wed John Borsdorf in a home ceremony with family present. Barbae Lee married Elwin Yoder in First Methodist Church Washington. Karen Pohren wed Mark Escher at St Marys Rectory Riverside. Lucy Grant and Ralph Pagan married in Wayland at the Mennonite Church on February 12.

Miss Barbae John W. Lee Washington Elwin Ardell Yoder Wesley Yoder Parnell First Methodist Church M.O. Smith Karen Pohren Leonard Pohren Mark Escher Paul Escher St. Mary's Rectory Riverside Wayland Lucy Ann Grant Fred Grant Ralph Ruiz Pagan Antonio Pagan San Jose Calif Wayland Mennonite Church

Washington Week Sees Business Expansion At Advance Ross

Advance Ross Electronics Corp announces an 80 percent production capacity expansion due to rising demand for color TV sets. Two Iowa plants at Burlington and Washington will gain factory space, new winding machines, and additional ovens to boost output and create more jobs.

Advance Ross’ Electronics Corp Henry C. Buckingham Advance Ross Iowa Burlington Washington Donald L. Taylor

Community Chest drive tops goal with record gifts

The 1966 Community Chest Fund drive surpassed its goal with pledges and contributions totaling 28443 62 dollars. General chairman Joe Evanovich announced the final tally and noted the goal was 28350 00 set earlier in the campaign which began last October.

Joe Evanovich Evanovich The Journal Today

Scholarship offered at Washington High School this year

Friday February 18 note announces a new one hundred dollar scholarship through the Helen E Levis Memorial Trust set up by Helen Alcorn Cressey a niece of the late Miss Levis Supt John V Phieger said the award will be available this year and each year in the future. Milburn McKay reelected director of the Kaaba Shrine Band in Davenport for 1966 and honored with a gift baton at a Milan Illinois banquet. Wellman Mid Prairie Golden Hawkettes advance to district tourney with 67 65 win over Columbus Community High School in the final night of sectional competition. Wedding engagement announced for Darlene Burns and Paul H Byrne set for April 23 at St Marys Iowa City. Daylene McAvoy initiated into Delta Delta Delta at Colorado State University Fort Collins. County Federated Women’s Clubs leader attends March 10 leadership workshop in Iowa City. Birth announced of Robin Jeanne Wallace in Williamsburg formerly of Washington. Paul Boettcher attends Des Moines Group Action Committee meeting. Mrs Rynor visiting What Cheer after hospital stay. Mrs Claude Goldsmith returns home from What Cheer after helping mother celebrate birthday. Mrs Hesseltine honored with dinner outing.

Washington High School John V. Phieger Helen E. Levis Memorial Helen Alcorn Cressey Miss Levis Wellman Mid-Prairie Golden Hawkettes Columbus Community High School

Local births listed in The Stork Gazette

The Stork Gazette lists births with each child identified by full name and the parents' names and addresses. Names include Patrick Neil Davis Ardit h Marie Manning Ricky Allen Richards Keturah Grace Mast Mark Alan DeWolf Cynthia Kay Bontrager Michael Dale Hafner Jr Susan Jo Stodghill and Margaret Ann Groff with parental details and locations in Washington Kalona Brighton Grandview Mt Pleasant Ainsworth and similar rural routes and boxes.

Local wrestlers reach state tournament. others bid fail

Leon Lintz advanced to the state wrestling meet in Waterloo after winning at district level, while Larry Green fell short of a second consecutive state berth by a narrow riding time decision. Dave Tindal also reached districts but was eliminated in consolation. Skunk trapping and YMCA swimming feature local notes as girls basketball prep continues with Mid Prairie Hawk ettes entering district play after a consolation win over Columbus Community.

Leon Lintz Leon Waterloo Larry Green Green Dave Tindal Dave Bill Blum YMCA Cedar Rapids Mid- Prairie Hawkettes Columbus

YMCA membership quota exceeded at victory dinner

Washingtons annual YMCA enrollment surpassed its quota by a comfortable margin at a Tuesday victory dinner held at the Captain's Table. Y's Men's club guests joined the workers, with Herbert Campbell as general chairman presiding. Section leaders reported universal quota overages.

Washington YMCA Herbert Campbell

YMCA Work Progress andLocal Announcements

Construction on the Washington YMCA expansion proceeds on schedule with a late summer completion anticipated according to Y Secretary Bob Gillesby. The page also notes anniversaries, births, hospital care, a homecoming queen candidate, a judicial candidate, and an engagement in Wellman and surrounding areas.

YMCA Washington

Dust off your dream by Sally A Thompson

Poem urges reviving a cherished dream once set aside in life’s uncertain scheme. It invites recalling a guiding vision, coaxing it to gleam again and lift the soul toward esteem and valor. Written in period voice and reflective tone.

Sally A. Thompson

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Richard McCleery Mr. McCleery Coffee Club Journal Tom Kuncl Aunt Agatha Auntie Washington Manufacturing Company Our Ron Marek Alpha Zeta Ames Bill Duncan Iowa Wesleyan Iowa Wesleyan College Gary Jones Winfield Allen Molander Crawfordsville John L. Hughes Waukegan Heart Fund Farm Bureau Kiwanis Club City of Chicago Peoples Savings Bank Marion Avenue UPW Jonah Linda Jeanne Harris Arthur Harris Brighton John Arthur Borsdorf Don Whitehead Charles J. Borsdorf Whitehead Advance Ross Co MT. Pleasant Wesleyan Donna Bergstrom Mr. Duncan Miss Bergstrom Waco High School Loren Huber Mid-Prairie High School Mid-Prairie Grinnell Dennis Davison Doug Greiner Duane Oldfield Dennis Doug Duane Keota Melvin Bell Kenneth Bell Ottumwa Kenneth Bells Curtis Leng Washington County Hospital Long Betty L. Millard Newton Lynn Jim Schiebel Richard Schiebel John Gilpin Clear Lake J. W. Stewart Bill Brown Dale Boose Ft. Madison Charles Crossett Order of Eagles Dean Whitehead Marilyn Panora Ed Peterson Guthrie Center Jerry Tyer Green Meadows Prairie Home Vernon Riter Janice Keokuk Walter Lance Lance William Yordy Billy and Brian Marion Donald Guy Mrs. Everette Simpson Cedar Falls Lisa Simpson Mr. Simpson Iva Simpson Clint Hensel Ft. Carson, Colo Capt Mark Hensel Alison Ali Kenneth Hensel McGuire Air Force Base N.J Germany Rita Keening Mark Keening Marycrest College Davenport Rita St. Ambrose and Marycrest Colleges Venus YWCA Charlotte Stanley Emma Barnett Jack Peiffer Chris and Timmy Oskaloosa Leona Peiffer Ken Peters Frank Miller Brett and Missy Cedar Rapards Susan Jo Karel K. Stodghill Herb Kolosick North VFW Cancer Fund Dave McGaffey Business and Professional Women's Club Hotel Savery Des Moines Josephine Janecek Lou Hough Janet Venske Eva Simmering LeNora Taylor Dwight Robison Geraldine Schulty J. Brian Richardson Burlington Junior College Vernon Richardson North Second Avenue Kathy Jungbluth Walter Jungbluth Johnson Hawaii Kathy United Airlines Sharon Carmen Verle Koch Sr Lauren Chalupa Milburn McKay McKay John Winga Jr Cloyce Garrett Milan Darlene Burns Paul H. Byrne B.J. Byrne Perry J. Burns Oxford St. Mary's Catholic Church Iowa City Daylene McAvoy Marion McAvoy Delta Delta Delta Sorority Colorado State University Ft. Collins, Colo Harry Ramseyer Federated Women’s Clubs of Public Library Robin Jeanne Robert Wallace Williamsburg Paul Boettcher Soil Conservation Service Office Paul Rynor Corydon Fred Grosscup Mrs. Rynor Grosscup Claude Goldsmith What Cheer Ralph Hesseltine Hesseltine the Stork Gazette Patrick Neil Davis Virgil Davis South 8Th Street Ardith Marie Manning Rex Manning Ricky Allen Richards Mrs Joe Richards East Jefferson, Washington Keturah Grace Mast Andrew Mast Route 1 Kalona Mark Alan Dewolf Gary DeWolf Box Cynthia Kay Bontrager Norman T. Bontrager Route Michael Dale Hafner JR Michael Dale Hafner Grandview Susan JO Stodghill Larry StodghiLl North Marion Margaret Ann Groff Rodney Groff Ainsworth Prairie Flower Church Bert Rittenhouse Erwin Kecenig Mercy Hospital William H. Jensen George Ackerlund Edwardsville, Ill W.N Bud’’ Lechner Madalyn Mitchell Gamble Midwest Omaha Tewyn Davies Rosemary Club Don Brown George Horn John Cherry Fred Shalla John Blum Dickey’s Prairie Home William Belous Cindy Lou Mark 8 Don Ellingsworth Frank Belous Minneapolis Minn Robert Day Jeanne Sojka Dale Sojka Muscatine Community College Muscatine Jeanne 19Th Judicial Circuit Tom Bates Janice L Russell R Parcell Karl Parcell West Chester
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