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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1971

Page

2

Local College Dean's List and community notices

Miss Jana Lee Flickinger appears among 269 Harding College fall semester Dean's list honorees as a freshman. Grace land College confirms Margy Steleton on the fall 1970 71 Dean's List. Weekend visitors to Iowa include the Lowes Wulf and Little families plus relatives. capping exercises at University Hospitals note Kathy Scharf among 150 girls capped. Re public figures, Des Moines Lincoln's Day Dinner features Gov Ray Sen Miller and Rep Schwengel with Sen Dole as guest speaker. Clinton hosts 35th wedding anniversary open house for Mrs Masson and Mr Whitted with a Valley Oaks reception. Washington attendees include the Masson family and related relatives.

Jana Lee Flickinger M. R. Flickinger Harding College Flickinger Olrs Robert Lowe Sr Jarence ‘Lee Iarlin Peiffer Iowa City University Hospitals Phil Weldin William Perdock Howard Waddell Keith Shaffer Joe H. Jones Des Moines Robert Dole Kansas GOP Gov Robert Ray Sen Jack Miller Fred Schwengel George Masson Sr Clinton George Masson Jr Kent Myers Bula Cherry Vester Luckenbill Robert Brinning T. J. Horak

Second Lt Conway Completes Air Traffic Control Course

Second Lieutenant Patrick M. Conway, son of Mr and Mrs Byron T Conway, has graduated from the U S Air Force air traffic control course at Keesler AFB Mississippi and will report to Travis AFB California for duty with a unit of the Air Force Communications Service. A 1965 Spencer High School and 1969 University of Iowa B B A graduate, he was commissioned through ROTC.

Biloxi Miss Patrick M. Conway Byron T. Conway Circle Drive Washington Keesler Afb U. S. Air Force Conway Travis Afb Calif Air Force Communications Service Spencer Flown High School University of Iown

Paul Sandell 84 dies in Fairfield

Paul F Sandell 84 died Saturday at 830 PM at Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield He was born April 22 1886 in Burlington son of John Henry and Charlotte Edmund Sandell He married Mildred Ruth Orr Oct 21 1910 in Fairfield They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary last October He was a retired farmer and a member of Salina Presbyterian Church Survivors include his wife one daughter Mrs Rena M Zabinski Warren Minnesota three sons Ormond Portland Maine Charles Sumner Washington and David Arboch North Dakota 19 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren two brothers Charles and Terry and one sister Mrs Rex Dalmer all of Fairfield He was preceded in death by one son one daughter three brothers and two sisters Burial will be in Salina Cemetery with Gould Funeral Home Brighton in charge of arrangements.

Brighton Paul F. Sandell Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield Salina Presbyterian Church Salina Amos Glendinning Gould Mr. Sandell Burlington John Henry Charlotte Edmund Sandell Mildred Ruth Orr Weo Rena M. Zabinski Warren Minn Ormond Portland Charles Sumner Wash David Arboch N. D Terry Rex. Dalmer

Walton Ladies Night Postponed to March 1

The Izaak Walton League chapter postpones the Walton Ladies Night program originally set for tonight. Inclement weather caused the delay, with the event rescheduled for next Monday, March 1, by the Waltonians.

Walton Izaak Walton League Waltonians

Mrs Gallagher 82 dies here Saturday obituary

Mrs W K Gallagher 82 of 521 North Marion Avenue died Saturday February 20 1971 at Washington County Hospital Funeral Tuesday at 3 pm at Jones Funeral Home Rev William Kettlitz in charge Burial Elm Grove Cemetery Lulu B Gillett born September 8 1888 in Washington Township daughter of George E and Armintha Sickles Gillett She married Walter Irv Gallagher May 3 1904 who died April 24 1960 Surviving two sons Dale of Bellflower California Merley of Arlington Heights four grandchildren six great grandchildren one brother George Gillett of Bismark North Dakota and a sister Ada Bennett of Smithland Iowa

W. K. Gallagher North Marion Avenue Washington County Hospital Jones William Kettlitz Elm Grove Cemetery Lulu B. Gillett Washington ‘Township George E Armintha Sickles Gillett Walter Irv. Gallagher Washington Dale 1 Bellflower Calif Merley Arlington ‘Heights George Gillett Bismark North Dakota Ada Bennett Smithland Towa

Bennett Qualifies as Merit Program Finalist for 1970 71

Thomas L Bennett a Columbus Community High School senior has advanced to finalist standing in the 1970 71 Merit Program. About one half of one percent of graduating seniors reach this honor. He is among roughly 14 750 finalists contending for about 3000 Merit Scholarships awarded in spring. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Bennett of Columbus Junction.

Thomas L. Bennett Columbus Community High School Bennett Clifford Bennett Columbus Junction

Grain program and blight losses to be discussed

Farmers in Washington County are urged to attend a series of meetings this week on the 1971 feed grain program and corn blight. William Day will outline changes in the program and advisor Jim Frier will discuss reducing corn blight losses and compare income from alternative crops including normals blends F-2 seed corn sorghum beans and set aside acres. The sign up runs March 1 to April 9.

Washington County Riverside West Chester Ainsworth Brighton Washington County Fairgrounds Washington County Extension Service ASC William Day Eal Jim Frier

Family Living Course Opens February Session

A family living course begins Thursday February 25 at 7 30 p m in the lounge of the United Methodist church in Washington. Sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Washington County the open public program covers interpersonal relationships. Enrollment is limited to post high school singles or married persons. High school students planning marriage are urged to attend. Reserve by calling 35446. No charge and free babysitting available with advance telephone reservation.

United Methoist Church Washington Planned Parenthood Washington County

Vega Industries expandsHeatilator move to Mount Pleasant

Vega Industries of Syracuse announces a fourth expansion since 1964 with Heatilator operations moved to Mount Pleasant. Sales, advertising, and development shift. Syracuse retains only Research. Plant now houses Heatilator line and test facilities as production rises to meet booming home construction and remodeling.

Vega Industries Syracuse New York Towa Heatilator Mount Pleasant Vega George King King

Jarrard Bailey wedding planned for June in Hot Springs

Mr and Mrs Stanley E Jarrard of Hot Springs Ark announce the engagement of their daughter Janie to James Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Bailey of Forrest City Ark. Janie to receive a BSE in home economics from Henderson State College in May. Bailey a Henderson graduate teaches chemistry at Brinkley High School. Wedding set for June 5 at Second Baptist Church Hot Springs. Grandparents listed. In Kansas City a child psychologist says babies can gain early love of reading. Hallmark wards consultant Dr Edith M Dowley notes cradle reading with color pictures and page turning aids literacy.

Stanley E. Jarrard Hot Springs Ark Janie James Bailey Hugh Bailey Forrest City Miss Jarrard Henderson State College Bailey Brinkley High School Second Baptist Church Carl E. Jar. Washington Clifford C. Reeves Flower Community Kansas City, Mo Edith M. Dowley Stanford University Calif Dowley Hallmark Wards

Jackson Boys 4 H Club Meeting Notes

The Jackson Boys 4 H Club met at Tom and Dan Wheelans home on Thursday. Members received materials for the coming year and discussed safety topics. Kathy Escher spoke on Safe Drivers. Nicky Reed on Chemical Disposal Pits. Andy Horn on Safe Use of Chemicals. Susse tion on Personal Prot and Marvin Sojka on Chemical Storage in the Home.

Jackson Boys 4 - H Club Tom Dan Wheelan Kathy Escher Nicky Reed Andy Horn Sussetion Marvin Sojka

Fines Levied in Justice Court on Several Counts

Seven fines were issued in the justice court. Bill I Eastwood paid 15 dollars on two days for driving without a valid license. Delmar Lee Jaspering was fined 10 dollars for speeding. John Robert Stewart Norbert Victor Greiner Daniel Paul Vogel each paid 25 dollars for illegal possession of beer. Joseph R Madden paid 50 dollars for leaving the scene of an accident.

Justice of the Peace Court Bill I. Eastwood Route 2 Keota Delmar Lee Jaspering John Robert Stewart Route One Washington Norbert Victor Greiner Daniel Paul Vogel Joseph R. Madden Selma

Mrs. Robert Foster Dies in Iowa City

Mrs. Robert Foster died about noon today in University Hospitals at Iowa City. Details were unavailable. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Jones Funeral Home of Washington.

Robert Foster University Hospitals Iowa City Jones Funeral Home Washington

Israeli ministers clash with U S official over peace talks

Israeli cabinet ministers accused U S State Department official Joseph J. Sisco of pressuring Israel to make concessions in Middle East peace talks. Haaretz and Davar reported the ministers criticized his remarks as moral pressure while Israel reiterated rejection of Egyptian withdrawal demands and said it remains willing to negotiate on all aspects of a peace agreement.

Egypt Israel

Audio-Visual Class Cancelled Tonight at Town High

The graduate class on audio visual education sponsored by the University of Town at the local high school on Mondays has been canceled for tonight due to the threat of worse winter weather.

University of Town Cellation

Hospital admissions and births reported in brief

Yesterday hospital admissions include Mrs. William Besser Sr. in Harper and Mrs. Thelma Willits in Washington, plus Robert Shaffer in Crawfordsville. Births recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griffith of Letts a daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Joel Hardyk of Kalona a daughter. Dismissals listed for Harold Sheetz in Keota and today listings for Mrs. Robert Truax, Mrs. Blanche Jensen, and Mrs. Ronald Johnston in Washington.

William Besser Sr Harper Medical Thelma Willits Washington Robert Shaffer Crawfordsville Richard Griffith Letts Joel Hardyk Kalona Francis Brol- Brighton Harold Sheetz Keota Robert Truax Blanche Jesen Ronald Johnston

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