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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1971

Page

2

National FFA officer Humphreys visits Chicago during tour

Wayne Humphreys of Crawfordsville Purdue is the 1971 Central Region vice president of FFA. He met Raymond J. Hunt of Gulf Central Pipeline Company during the National Officers Tour, touring 25 cities in 12 states to engage business leaders and promote FFA goals. Humphreys studies pre veterinary medicine at Iowa State University and previously led the Winfield Mount Union FFA Chapter. Santa Fe supports the FFA program since 1928 and has awarded 261 college scholarships since 1955. In Chicago, officers hosted at a luncheon with Santa Fe and Gulf Central Pipeline executives to discuss agri business trends.

Wayne Humphreys Crawfordsville Raymond J. Hunt Gulf Central Pipeline Co Chicago Wayne FFA Gulf Central Santa Fe Industries Future Farmers of America Central Region Gulf Central Pipeline Company Santa Fe Industres Company Humphreys Iowa State University Winfield Mount Union Ffa Iowa State Ffa Association Santa Fe PFA

ISU Symphony Band to Perform at Mid-Prairie High

The Iowa State University Symphony Band will give an 8:00 p.m. concert at Mid-Prairie High School on Monday March 1. The 76 member ensemble includes students from all colleges, 12 music majors, directed by Octon Ostling Jr. AHS sponsor is Mid-Prairie High School band and the music Doosters. Tickets are available from any band member or at the door.

Iowa State University Symphony Mid-Prairie High School I S.U Octon Ostling ,Jr College Band Directors National Association Mid - Prairie High School

Drake University and Iowa Wesleyan honor rosters named

Margaret Perry of Columbus Juinetson and Lonnie D. Yoder of Wellman earned places on Drake University's fall President's Honor List, with 162 students totaling at least 12 hours and a 4.0 GPA. At Iowa Wesleyan College, Martyn Goodwin, Diane Flynn McCracken, and Mary Margaret Trotter of Ainsworth were among 139 named to the first semester Dean's List.

Margaret Perry Columbus Juinetson Lonnie D. Yoder Wellman Drake University Des Moines Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant Martyn Goodwin Diane Flynn McCracken Mary Margaret Trotter Ainsworth

Reeds Hold Lead In Ys Men Bridge Marathon

Mr and Mrs Robert Reed maintain a comfortable lead after seven rounds of the Y's Men bridge marathon Carlton Ingolds sit in second place and Monroe Howells remain the only undefeated couple in the event Top ten scores and pairs listed include Mr and Mrs Carlton Mangold Mr and Mrs E M Ahart Dr and Mrs Roland Taylor Mr and Mrs Charles Kennedy and others with varying totals and placements

Robert Reed Carlton Ingolds Monroe Howells Carlton Mangold E. M. Ahart Roland Taylor Charles Kennedy Gilbert Mills Elsie Glassburner Dorothea Brindley Don Ellingsworth Monroe Howell al Olson

O'Hanlon to Speak at Mid-Prairie Farmers Class

Pat O'Hanlon, president of Winfield Agri-Builders, will headline the Mid-Prairie Young Adult Farmers class on Thursday night March 4. The discussion on Grain Handling and Storage Management starts at 7 30 p m in the Ag room at Wellman Senior High. Any farmer-businessman is invited to attend.

Pat O'Hanlon Winfield Agri-Builders Company Wellman

Area Star students to perform Sunday concert at Iowa Wesleyan

The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra hosts a Sunday concert in the Chapel Auditorium at Iowa Wesleyan College at 8 p.m. Featured are Claudia Driggs of Centerville and Tim Weeks of Grinnell, winners of the orchestra's Music Talent Recognition auditions, and Suzuki-trained Project STAR string students from Burlington Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Waco and Washington districts. Performances include Mozart and Copland pieces with Driggs and Weeks as soloists, plus Bach and Telemann works by the Project STAR violins. Admission is by donor card or $1.50 for adults and 50 cents for students.

Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra Iowa Wesleyan College Claudia Driggs Centerville Tim Weeks Grinnell Project Star Burlington Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Waco Washington Copland Kahalevsky Andante Polacco Fiveigh Beverly Bray Merilee Johnson Theresa Looker Alan Raymer Lynn Roseberry Rodney Schultz Joyce Nelson Mr. Pleasant Carma Leichty Curtis Wyse Julia Wyse Gerald Nelson Annette Hult Doris Pre

Blue and Gold banquet marks Pack 242 heritage event

About 200 cubs scouts and families attended the Blue and Gold banquet at St James gym with the Ameri can Heritage theme. Ron Carey presented Our Country's Song film before dinner and awards covered wolf bear and webero levels with certificates of appreciation to den mothers and leaders. The program included a Pioneer Journey to Oregon film and a closing ceremony by Den 6, plus announcements for the next meeting and a March roller skating party for Pack 242 members ages 7 1/2 to 10.

Cubs Webero Scouts St. James Gym Ron Carey Den 3 Pat Kruk Ward] Liebe Gene Booth Den Brandon Ray Myrtle Reighard Francis Magdefray Debra Zehr Judy’ McKowan Verna Goedken Bob Cat Jay Neff Todd Sueppel Rodney Dorsett John Pearson Gerald Neff Mike Richardson Billy Baker Randy Tisor Roy Shalla Randy Liebe Kevin Hess Arthur Hess Mike Altenhofen Arthur Kruk Dave McCall Wolf Oregon Dick Schuck Sr McKowan Vada Secrest Verna Goochin Jerry King Rolin Secrest Joel Reighard Ick Schuck Pack 142 Den 2 Richard Schuck Jr den 11 Webelos Den 5 Den 6 Frances Magdefray Cowboys and Indians Troop 242 Pack 242

Six area students begin nine week student teaching

Six area students are among 371 University of Northern Town students starting nine week student teaching assignments in 20 centers across the state. Names include Craig Slight at Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Barbara Gretter at Des Moines Codies, Janet Kos at Waterloo Cast Hill Elem, Donald Lyle at Marshalltown High, Patricia Butler at Des Moines Harding Junior High, and Linda Lowe at Hoyt Elem in Des Moines.

University of Northern Town Craig Slight Columbus Junction Cedar Rapids Kennedy Barbara Gretter Harper Des Moines

Washington High School concert charms small audience

A small audience enjoyed Tuesday night's vocal concert at Washington High School auditorium. The 68 member choir performed Bach and Brahms pieces under Robert Youngquist with Jane Moss and Gary Goodell on piano. HiFi’s added lighter numbers including Bacharach and Garfunkel selections, ending with the spiritual Ain't That Good News.

Washington High School HiFi’s Robert Youngquist Bach Brahms Jane Moss Gary Goodell HiFi Burt Bacharach Guy Simon and Garfunkel

Pancake supper at Highland March 6

The Highland Athletic Boosters sponsor the annual Pancake and whole hog sausage supper on Saturday March 6 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Highland High School. Tickets are on sale from Booster Club members. Donors include Hawkeye Heating and Cooling English River Concentrates Elner Schneider Dr. Weimer Jan's Tap Schnoebelen Insurance Baumerts Meat Processing Willows Supper Club Fareway Hy-Vee Riverside Trust & Saving Ainsworth State Bank and many others.

The Highland Athletic Boosters Highland High School Booster Club Dick Swailes Dick Dutler Joe Kauffman Cleo Orris Hawkeye Heating and Cooling English River Elner Schneider Weimer Jan's Tap Norbert ‘Thomann Cliff Corpman Baumerts Meat Processing Walt Watkinson Ed Brophy Willows Supper Club Fareway Hy - Vee Washington Ainsworth Community Feeds Haskins Feed & Grain Bryn Marr Russell Yoder Sanitary Dairies Riverside Trust & Saving Ainsworth State Bank

Western Regional 4-H Conference Slated for March

The Western Regional Conference for posthigh school 4-H members will be held in March 1921 at New Salem Lodge Petersburg Illinois. Sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service, the nine state event features Times City a simulated community. Cost is 24 dollars with a 5 dollar nonrefundable pre registration. transportation may be coordinated by the 4 H office at Iowa State.

New Salem Lodge Petersburg Ilinois Cooperative Extension Service Julia Gamon Washington County Gamon Times City Towa State

Annual art show scheduled in Columbus Junction

The fifth annual competitive art show, sponsored by Columbus Junction State Bank, runs the week of March 15 at the bank. Entries must be original, painted within a year, framed and ready to hang, with sizes 16x20 to 30x36, excluding portraits. Two entries per artist from several counties. prizes include 150 for first, 100 for second, and 10 for most popular painting.

Columbus Junction Louisa, Henry Muscatine Washington Des Moines Coun

NFL referee heard by Kiwanis group

Kiwanis weekly meeting program canceled due to speaker illness. A recording of Arthur Holst, a National Football League referee, was played. Holst shared a philosophy of daily living, enthusiasm, and moral storytelling to motivate projects and leadership.

Kiwanis Club Bankers Assoc Arthur Holst National Football League Holst Enthusi T. M. Nelson Kiwanis Washington Robert Koehler Ray Carter Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Jean Schnoebelen 48 Dies in Iowa City

Jean Virginia Schnoebelen, 48, died Wednesday in University Hospital Iowa City after a long illness. She was former owner of Jean's Hobby Shop in Iowa City. Funeral services Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Sorden and Adams Chapel in Riverside with Rev. W.F. Boeckman. She was born August 5, 1922, in Torrance, California, daughter of Charles and Joyce Metham. She married Kenneth Schnoebelen October 3, 1956. Surviving: her husband, three sons Danney Larry Fadden and Michael Schnoelen, a daughter Kitty, and brother Allen Metham of Torrance.

West Liberty Jean Virginia Schnoebelen University Hospital Iowa City Jean’s Sorden and Adams Chapel Riverside W.F. Boeckman St. Vincent Mrs. Schnoebelen Torrance Calif Charles Joyce Rogers Metham Kenneth Schnoebelen Danney Larry Fadden Michael Schnoebelen Kitty Schnoebelen Allen Metham

Easter Seal drive kicks off in Washington County

Mrs Margi Marek Easter Seal chairman announces the 42nd annual Easter Seal drive. Over 5000 letters go out this week to raise funds for rehabilitation services and equipment for handicapped residents, supported by Washington County and state affiliates of the Easter Seal Society. The campaign involves local clubs and groups aiding in preparation and is part of the National Easter Seal Society network.

Washington County Marek Washington Easter Seal Society of Town Towa National Easter Seal Society Washington Business and Professional Women’s Club St. Paul

Hospital admissions and births in Washington area records

Yesterday admissions include Rev Sam Bowser Robert Christner Miss Mary Catherine Greiner and Mrs Denver Smith all in Washington or nearby. Today admissions list Cecil Hawkins in Washington. Births record Mr and Mrs George Flanegan of Washington with a daughter. Discharges yesterday feature Mrs Carl Guther and Mrs William Besser. Today also lists Mrs Richard Griffith and daughter Letts Mrs Selma Willits Mrs Harold Spangler Mrs Rex Stout in Washington or nearby towns.

Sam Bowser Washington Robert Christner Mary Catherine Greiner Keota Denver Smith Cecil Hawkins George Flanegan Carl Guther William Besser Harper Richard Griffith Letts Selma Willits Harold Spangler Crawfordsville Rex Stout

Local News Briefs From Veterans Hospital and Visits

Richard J. Johnson recovering after major surgery at Veterans Hospital Iowa City on the fourth floor west for several weeks. Keith Vetter family returned from a four week vacation in Arizona visiting Paul Horak and Harold Ahrens then snowbound in Clovis New Mexico. Winnie Belter home recovering from a broken right wrist while Hazel Moore and William Kendrick assist at Red Cross office. Phil Kneen and family back from a week in southern Flora. S. Ray Blair family in Rimersburg Pennsylvania due to father Wylie Blair’s death. Debra and Susan Ginkens recover from tonsillectomies performed Monday.

Richard J. Johnson Albert Dusek Veterans Hospital Towa City Keith Vetter Tucson Mesa Sun City Ariz Paul Horaks Harold Ahrens Clovis N. M Winnie Belter Hazel Moore William Kendrick Red Cross

Mrs Jeremiah Evans Dies at Home in Columbus Junction

Mrs. Jeremiah Evans, 71, of Columbus Junction, died at her home on Wednesday February 24 1971. Funeral services are planned at Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home with burial at Cambrian Cemetery. Born Mary Elsie Jones on March 13 1899, she married Jeremiah Evans on June 28 1922. He died January 20 1941. Surviving are sons Thomas Richard of West Liberty Delmore of Columbus City and Joseph LeRoy of Iowa City and daughter Mrs Charles Dunnahoo of Columbus City along with several grandchildren.

Columbus — Junction Jeremiah Evans Columbus Junction Stacy - Lewis Cambrian Cemetery Mary Elsie Jones Junction Thomas E Jennie Owens Jones Thomas Richard West Liberty Delmore Columbus City Joseph LeRoy Iowa City Charles Dunnahoo

Cloyce E. Godwin dies in Iowa City

Cloyce E Godwin of 102 Melrose Court Iowa City died Wednesday evening at Mercy Hospital Iowa City He was a retired farmer formerly of Pleasant Plain area Funeral services will be Saturday at St Patrick s Catholic Church Iowa City with the Rev Charles Gan ton officiating Burial in Memory Gardens Iowa City Rosary at 730 p m Friday at Beekman Betherus Funeral Home Born Sept 13 1908 in Washington County he had lived in Iowa City ten years and worked at the University of Iowa He was a member of St Patrick s Church and the Knights of Columbus Survivors include his wife Lucille A one son James H Godwin Iowa City one daughter Ruth Grimm Iowa City one grandson one brother C G Godwin Mt Pleasant two sisters Mrs Cy Henry Branson Mo and Mrs Harry Davidson Mt Pleasant One brother Arthur preceded him in death

Sloyce B. Godwin Melrose Court Iowa City Mercy Hospital Pleasant Plain St. Patrick's Catholic Church Charles B. Gan‘ton Memory Gardens Towa City Beekman, Betherus Mr. Godwin Mt Pleasant Cy Henry Branson, Mo Harry Davidson Mt. Pleasant Arthur

Services in Clinton for Joseph Kallaus

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Dalton Funeral Home in Clinton for 87 year old Joseph Kallaus who died Sunday February 21 1971 in Clinton Burial was in Oakland Cemetery He was raised in the Ainsworth Riverside area moved to Clinton about 30 years ago Born April 3 1883 he was the son of Charles and Frances Beranek Kallaus He married Lillian Smith who survives He worked for the Clinton Bridge and Iron Works until his 1963 retirement Also surviving are a son Arthur of Gary Indiana a daughter Mrs Lillian Boggard of Clinton four grandchildren two great grandchildren and brothers and sisters Frank of Ainsworth Dr William of Laguna Beach California and Mrs Edward Elsie Havel of Ainsworth

Riverside Dalton Clinton Joseph Kallaus Kallaus Oakland Cemetery Ainsworth - Riverside Charles Frances Beranek Kallaus Lillian Smith Clinton Bridge and Iron Works Arthur Gary Ind Lillian Boggard Frank Ainworth William Lauguna Beach Calif Edward Elsie) Havel Ainsworth

McFarlane Funeral Services Held in Norfolk Neb

Funeral services for C. McFarlane of Norfolk Nebraska will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home conducted by Rev. M. C. Smith with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. The body will be flown to Washington after a 2 p.m. Friday service in Norfolk. Friends may visit Friday evening to pay respects.

C. McFarlane Norfolk Neb Jones Funeral Home Rev. M. C. Smith Elm Grove Cemetery Washington

Men in Service Sanders BM3 Larry G

Sanders BM3 Larry G from Keota is listed as son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Sanders. He serves at East Ward 3, US Naval Hospital Great Lakes Illinois 60088.

Sanders Larry G Naval Hospital Great Lakes Ill Boyd Sanders Keota

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mid-Prairie So On O'Hanlon Wolf's Flower Shop Fulton Home Town Dairy Iowa Area Star Highland Benjamin Moore Osincup's Howard Rogovin School of Art University of Town Rogovin New York City Midwest Kansas City Art Institute NFL Kiwanis Group Jean Schnoebelen Eestate America North Iowa Ave Phil Kneen Southern Flora Ray Blair Rimersburg, Pa Mr. Blair Wylie Blair Debra Susan Ginkens James Ginkens Cloyce E. Godwin McFarlane Paul North Side Square
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