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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1968

Page

2

Social Security Medical Insurance open enrollment in Burlington district

More than 9 of 10 seniors over 65 already have medical insurance. Richard L. Roth states 1243 eligible in Burlington five county area did not sign up. Enroll by April 1 1968 with coverage starting July 1 1968. Premium is 4 dollars monthly, government match doubles value. Those missing second chance will face higher premiums later.

Burlington Richard L. Roth Des Moines Henry County Lee County Louisa County Washington County Nity Social Security Administration

Grade A Dairy Sanitation Guide Published at Iowa State

Iowa State University Extension reports a new publication Grade A Dairy Sanitation outlining requirements for grade A dairy farms. Dairyman W S LaGrange says the pamphlet adapts the grade A pasteurized milk ordinance and aids remodelers and entrants, covering milk room design water supply utensils personal hygiene.

Iowa Iowa State University County Extension Direcor Jim Frier W. S. LaGrange Extension Dairyman Iowa State U. S. Public Health Service

Peiffers Lead Knights of Columbus Pinochle Marathon

Ralph Peiffers pair top the Knights of Columbus pinochle marathon with 7300 points after eight rounds. Harold So baski pair sit second at 6500, Ray Hammen pair third with 6000, and a tie for fourth between Al Te Bockhorst Colette Bruty and Edward Peiffer at 5880. Remaining top ten include Leo Vittetoe 5760 George Hora 5410 Bill Redlinger 5150 Keith Hora 4720 George Sojka 4590 and Leo Marie 4480.

Ralph Peiffer Knights of Columbus Harold Sobaski Ray Hammen al Te Bockhorst Colette Bruty Edward Peiffer Leo Vittetoe George Hora Bill Redlinger Keith Hora George Sojka Leo Marie

Chorus of Show Boat opens practice at Morris home

The first chorus practice for Show Boat is at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Charles Morris residence. All chorus members are urged to attend.

Charles Morris

Finian's Rainbow rehearsals at Mid-Prairie High School

Finian's Rainbow is in rehearsal at Mid-Prairie High School with a cast of more than seventy students preparing for a late March production. The story follows Finian McLonergan and companions on a humorous voyage involving pursuit of riches and magical Rainbow Valley icons featuring songs like Look to the Rainbow and How Are Things in Glocca Morra.

Finian Mid - Prairie High School Finian McLonergan Glocca Morra Ireland Finan Sharon Woody Mahoney Susan Rainbow Valley

St Paul United Church of Christ Ash Wednesday Family Night

The church will host a family night for Ash Wednesday with Holy Communion led by Reverend David Groenemann. A spaghetti and meatball supper begins at 6 o'clock, attendees to bring table service and a pie. Mr and Mrs Dwain Tschantz chair supper arrangements. worship starts at 7 30 p.m.

St. Paul United Church of Christ David Groenemann Adminster Dwain Tschantz

Men in Service Peiffer Pvt John E Peiffer

Peiffer John E. Peiffer ER 17774726 Co A 4 Bn 2 BCT BDE 3rd Platoon Ft Leonard Wood Mo 65473 joining military service with unit and address listed for official notice.

John E. Peiffer Ft. Leonard Wood

The Shoe Fits Dick Paul

A reader describes a baby resisting shoe fitting. The suggested cures include holding the leg straight with fingers behind the knee to relax the foot, a technique likened to stopping a sneeze. Often, moving to larger shoes calms the child, indicating the issue is the shoe size rather than the shoe itself.

NFO Meeting Slated This Evening in Washington County

An NFO meeting is scheduled for 8 o clock this evening at the old school house on the county fairgrounds in Washington. Attendees will hear progress reports on the holding action and learn details of the NFO program from national, state, and local leaders.

Washington County Nfo County Fairgrounds Washington NFO

Presbyterians plan Lenten Communion service in Washington

The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church and the First Presbyterian church in Washington join for Ash Wednesday Communion at First Presbyterian at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Clarence C. Dehne delivers the message What Do You Want Me To Do For You The combined adult choirs sing Sanctus with Kay Stewart as soloist Calvin Wolf conducts the choir and Lawrence Zuehlke is organist Elders Percy Holder and Harold Johnson assist with liturgy A nursery for preschool children is provided.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Washington Clarence C. Dehne Kay Stewart Calvin Wolf Lawrence Zuehlke

Funeral today for Mrs Rahmiller 70

Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction for Mrs Jessie Rahmiller 70 of Muscatine formerly of Columbus Junction who died Saturday morning at Muscatine General Hospital Burial was in Indian Creek Cemetery The former Jessie Stone was born August 17 1897 in Columbus City She married Harmon Rahmiller who died in 1950 Survivors include a son Charles of Columbus City a daughter Mrs Wilma Johnston of Wapello two grandchildren and one brother Frank Stone of Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction Stacy Lewis Jessie Rahmiller Muscatine Muscatine General Hospital Indian Creek Cemetery Jessie Stone Columbus City Harmon Rahmiller Charles Wilma Johnston Wapello Frank Stone

Former Richland man claimed in Arizona

Gus L. Bond 62 a former Richland resident died Friday in a Glendale hospital after two days illness with pneumonia. He had been a wheelchair user for 12 years due to arthritis. Born north of Richland to Asbury and Miriam Bond, he moved to Arizona in 1942 and married in 1944. Surviving sisters are Helen Allen, Joanna Ward of Richland, Faye Crawford of Washington, and Mary Hartzell of Ollie. Wife died in 1957. one brother and two sisters preceded him. Funeral rites will be held in Arizona.

Richland Gus L. Bond Glendale Ariz Bond Asbury Miriam Sasseen Bond Arizona Helen Allen Joanna Ward Faye Crawford Washington Mary Hartzell Ollie

Books Added to Highland Library Shelves and Activities

Several hundred new books, fiction and non fiction, have been placed on Highland Community School library shelves since the start of the school year. Twelve new periodical titles bring the total magazines to twenty five for student use. Highland Student Library Aides, under sponsor Mrs. Lane, organize, join ISLA. Sandra Brehmer and Sara Gerdes attended the Tall Corn Conference Band at UNI. Sara played clarinet, Sandra first chair flute. Sandra leaves for Aledo Illinois. Mrs. Catharyn Brehmer resigns from second grade, replaced by Lori Murdock. Denny Bush to represent Highland at Boys District Wrestling Tournament. School board approves 6000 base for BA teachers for 1968-69.

Highland Community School Library Sandra Brehmer Sara Gerdes University of Northern Iowa Sara Sandra Aledo Illinois Catharyn Brehmer Ainsworth Loralea Murdock University of Iowa Denny Bush Highland

Richland infant dies in Fairfield hospital

Richland infant Richland David Martin Willey infant son of Rev. Larry and Marlene Willey died February 25 at 8 52 am in Jefferson County Hospital where he was born February 24 at 8 20 am Survived by parents a sister Linda at home grandparents Clyde B Willey Mansfield Ohio and W C Lash Willard Ohio two great grandmothers Edith Wiley and Edith Anspach Thornhill Ohio Brother Mark preceded him in death December 12 1966 Body brought to Gould Funeral Home Richland and will be taken to Ohio Tuesday for commital in Willard Cemetery

Richland David Martin Willey Larry and Marlene Lash Willey Jefferson County Hospital Linda Clyde B. Willey Mansfield Ohio W. C. Lash Willard Edith Willey Edith Anspach Thornhill Mark Gould Funeral Home Willard, Ohio

Farmers Produce earns Kent honors

Al Olson of Farmers Produce, Crawfordsville Iowa, received an Outstanding Service Award at a Kent Feeds dinner in Burlington for high feed tonnage in 1967 and for service to regional livestock and poultry producers. O W Joiner Kent executive VP presented the plaque and thanked the firm. About 225 Kent dealers and guests attended.

al Olson Farmers Produce Crawfordsville Iowa Kent Burlington O.W. Joiner Kent Feeds C. W. Joiner

Mid-Prairie FFA earns top honors at sub-district contest

The Mid-Prairie FFA chapter won four gold awards at the Belle Plaine sub-district contest on Saturday February 17 advancing to the district conference in West Liberty March 9. Golds went to John Townsend Creed Speaker Steve Schroeder Extemporaneous Speaker Calvin Gungerich Public Speaker and the parliamentary procedure team of Don Wiles Harry Hale Scott Pemberton Denny Yoder Kenny Martin with alternate Doug Dunn.

Mid - Praire FFA Belle Plaine West Liberty John Townsend Creed Steve Schroeder Calvin Gungerich Don Wiles Harry Hale Scott Pemberton Denny Yoder Kenny Martin Doug Dunn Bill Cortum

De-Men Meet Tonight At YMCA For Planning

The De-Men will meet at the YMCA at 7 30 p m to discuss future plans and finalize details of the Red Head girls game project. The area Coaches Dream Team defeated the girls 79 to 78 in a close Saturday contest before a near capacity crowd with notable tricks and entertainment by the Red Heads despite Mary Parsons broken hand.

Washington YMCA Mary Parsons Iowa Becky Harp Roger Harrington Glenn Williams Eldon Brake de - Men

Mixed Bowling High Scores From Weekend League

Four Pins led with a team series of 2213 and 810 in team games while Nite Owls posted 2092 and 742. Lucy Smith topped individuals with a 625 series and 236 game, followed by Marlane Miller with a 639 series and 234 game.

Owls Lucy Smith Marlane Miller Nite Owls Espsesses R’s Eees Delseee Ceesscuse Holy Rollers Richards

Record of new car purchases and owners

A listing of new car purchases includes Joe Jefferson Leshly with a Dodge B. D. Duna Fur and Wood Co. Rose Mary Kne bel owns a Mercury Michael Pete Mc Dole a Ford Alba Bell a Chevrolet Ronald E. Schultz Skyline Mobile Home Laverne Perl Messer a Chevrolet Paul or Dor thea Hazelett a Chevrolet and Martin Hubert Brophy a Chevrolet truck.

Joe Jefferson Leshly Dodge B. D. Duna

Nixon and Johnson Dead Even in Gallup Poll

A Gallup survey of over 1,500 voters in about 320 U.S. locations shows a toss up if the election were held today between President Johnson and former Vice President Nixon, with Nixon tied and Johnson down from last month. George Wallace entering could not break the deadlock.

Princeton N.J UPI Gallup Pesident Johnson Richard M. Nixon US S Nixon Johnson George C. Wallace Alabama Richard Nixon Lyndon Johnson

Kent Feed Dealers Honor Hotle Feed at Cedar Rapids

Hotle Feed & Grain Co of Washington received an Outstanding Service Award at a Kent Feeds dinner and awards ceremony in Cedar Rapids. C W Joiner Kent Feeds executive VP GM presented the plaque and thanked the firm for its contribution to the company’s growth. About 300 Kent dealers attended.

Hotle Feed & Grain Co Washington Cedar Rapids

Muscular Aches Relief Advertised by Provo Tablets

Provo tablets offer temporary relief from minor aches and body stiffness linked to arthritis rheumatism bursitis lumbago backbone stiff joints and muscular pains with a money back guarantee. Walgreen Agency ClinCup Drug Store West Side Square.

PROVO Clincup Drug Store Walgreen Agency West Side Square

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Medical Insurance Open Ralph Peiffers Fern Pastry Shop Pan Pastry Shop Rainbow Mid-Prairie St. Paul Peiffer Dick Paul Pires North Side Square Evening Journal Presbyterians Wolf's Flower Shop Highland Library Highland Student Library Aides Lane ISLA Iowa Student Librarian’s Association Highland School Board Fairfield Hospital Mid - Prairie Craig Smith Dean Blum Bill Blumenstein Charles Johnson Loren Huber Voe. Ag Paul Swank LBJ Hotle Feed Jack & Jill del Monte Nestle’s Gooch’s Noodles Welch Suzette Orida Maeee Fuhr Cochran Nelo Et Food Center Dale Fuhr Joe Cochran
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