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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1966

Page

4

Iowa study on state government reorganizing under way

Public Administration Service leads a March through August review of Iowa state government, with a rough draft by mid April and bill preparation to carry out recommendations. Charles Winter says IA shows a progressive attitude, 83 agencies exist, and the project costs about 100000 dollars. The work relies on Little Hoover and Brookings findings, with bills essential to implementation.

Charles Winter Public Administration Service General Assembly PAS Chicago Winter Iowa State Department Com

Parkview Auxiliary to Meet in Wayland Iowa

Parkview Auxiliary will meet at Parkview Home Wayland Iowa at 2 p m Tuesday March 8 with an election of officers. Attendees urged to bring ideas for the coming year and there is an 8 acre property sale noted for the late Mrs. Emily Watson to David Granvit of Kalona at 8000 dollars.

Wayland Parkview Auxiliary Parkview Home Iowa Emily Watson David Granvit Kalona Arthur Davison Earl Swartzendruber D. J. Alliman P. J. Roth Katie Roth Wm. Eichelberger Addie Davison Ben J. Roth Leonard Wyse Margaret Witting Harris Beese Edna Widtmer Ezra Wittmer Tim Roth Edwin Roth Keith Nebel Kathy Clark Faith Hartzler Susan Roth Kathy Stoltzfus Phil Nanette Leichty

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs David C King of Coronado

Mrs. David C King of Coronado California are the parents of a daughter born February 15 named Shyri Lynn. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Joe Barta of Wellman. Altar and Rosary Society of Wellman St Josephs Catholic Church met in Bernard Redlinger home. Mrs Victor Flynn co hosted. Mrs Clara Lutz opened with prayer. Society will continue serving breakfast after Mass on Sundays and cancel the March Lent meeting. Next meeting April 13 with Mrs Earnest Lampe hostess and Mrs Vernon Adam cohostess. New member Mrs Sylvester Hoff. Mrs Nella Spear and Mrs Marie Van Dorn visited Pleasant View Rest Home in Kalona. Fred LaFever, son of Mrs Joe LaFever, to Des Moines for Air Force induction. base outbreak of meningitis affected orders. Wellman Chapter No 211 Order of Eastern Star to hold School of Instruction and Inspection Feb 22 at Masonic Temple. Mrs Barbara Henderson will instruct. 11:30 a.m. luncheon. RSVP to Mrs Florence Wade. Inspection at 8 p.m. Attendance encouraged. free will offering to ESTARL.

Wellman David C. King Coronado California Shyri Lynn Joe Barta Altar and Rosary Society Wellman St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Bernard Redlinger Victor Flynn Clara Lutz Earnest Lampe Vernon Adam Sylvester Hoff Nella Spear Marie van Dorn Josie Yoder Kalona Pleasant View Rest Home Fred LaFever Joe LaFever Des Moines Air Force Lackland Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Barbara Henderson Florence Wade Estarl Women’s Society of Christian Service Orie O’connor Olive Miksch George Stout Jr Fred Pfeifer First Methodist Burlington World Banks Elmer Wenger Richard Havel Raymond Lasek O’connor Burke McCreedy

Legion Auxiliary sewing meet at Ainsworth hall

Ainsworth February 18 The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall for an all day sewing session. Scuffies were made and carpet rag material prepared. Nine members had a cooperative noon dinner. A brief business session led by president Mrs Lee Hunt finalized plans for Friday evenings OES supper. Hostesses for March 15 are Mrs Alma Walker and Mrs R E McFarland. Additional notes cover visits, club meetings, and upcoming events across local groups.

C. A. Thompson Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Lee Hunt O.E.S Alma Walker R. E. McFarland Blaine Hawkins Terry Burlington Bill Trotter Jim Wilson Richard Stephens Republican Women’s Council Harlan Mt. Pleasant Stephens Delbert Holmes Lafe Klopfenstein Dean Zachs William Wulf Paul Beard Lloyd Edwards Gary Edwards Des Moines R.O.S Claude Kilgore Louis Pruess Fred Poole Nichols John Frame Jim Bill Frame

Gifts Accelerate Camp Sunnyside Building Campaign

A campaign led by A. B. Chambers to raise 30000 for Camp Sunnyside facilities received major pledges from the E. T. Meredith Foundation 10000 and Fisher Governor Foundation 5000 plus a 5000 pledge from Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation. Donations from multiple cities completed the goal in under two months. Construction will start early spring with new office space display room conference counseling areas and an addition to the Health and Therapy Lodge Brooks-Berg Architects donate design and engineering services.

Camp Sunnyside A. B. Chambers Des Moines Society E. T. Meredith Meredith Publishing Company Meredith Chambers E. T. Meredith Foundation William Fisher Fisher Governor Foundation Marshalltown Kinney-Lindstrom Foundation, Inc Mason City George Ludeman Sioux City Denison Davenport Fairfield Spencer Colfax Iowa Brooks-Berg

Keota fashion show and 4-H club activities noted

Keota High School hosted the TTT Style show with 275 attendees featuring Davisson's and Sieverts displays. Prizes went to Teri Baumert and Darlene Flynn, with Thelma Anderson hosting. Entertainment included Tom and Mary Walker. 4-H clubs held demonstrations on cooking with electricity and measuring ingredients, plus food safety talks. Sunset notices include Mrs. Helen Kern planning a California return next week.

Keota Keota High School Davisson’s Siefert Washington Margaret Palmer John Davidson Teri Baumert Earl Baumert Thelma Anderson Sieferts Sieverts Darlene Flyn Gene Hammen Garden of My Heart Tom Walker Mary Walker Boyd Stoutner Clyde Stoutner Jr Elaine Carmichael Glee Holmes Glen Stoutner Shirley Stoutner Perry Palmer Donnie Bill Huber Rita Pierce Barbara Stoutner Clear Creek Crusaders 4-H Club Janice Diane Linda Greiner Diane Greiner Janice Greiner Carolyn Helscher Helen Kern Bill Hotchkiss California

Johnson pushes broad plan to cleanse American rivers

President Johnson urged Congress to fund a clean rivers demonstration with a 50 million dollar initial price tag to cleanse all U S rivers from source to mouth. He cited billions in annual losses from pollution and urged broader river basin reforms alongside continued air pollution efforts.

Washington UPI Johnson Congress America Environmental Pollution Panel

Williams RICHLAND resident dies at 86

Van Albert Williams of Richland died Monday at Keokuk County Hospital Sigourney. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 p.m. Church of the Brethren with Rev. Edwin Shelly. Body at Fremont funeral chapel. Lifelong Ol’ ie Richland resident, Williams lived in Bales Nursing Home for over two years. Survived by one son four grandchildren and two brothers.

Richland van Albert Williams Keokuk Sigourney Church of the Brethren Edwin Shelly Fremont Funeral Chapel Ol‘ie Williams Bales

Bethel Choir to Sing at Wayland Church Event

The Bethel College Choir of 40 voices directed by Walter Jost will perform a sacred music concert on Wednesday evening March 2 at 7 30 p m in the Wayland Mennonite Church. The program is open to the public.

Bethel College Choir Walter Jost Wayland Mennonite Church

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