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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1967
Page
5
A Letter from Aunt Agatha describes a volatile Iowa January with snow bursts then thaw and rain, city workers clearing Main Street, prizes for decorated houses, Christmas tree disposal, a first baby of 1967, fox hunts, tax assessment reform, a Crane pump purchase, rising farm ponds, and winter hours at local stores, closing early Saturdays.
Stork Gazelle JAMES PAUL CURTIS son of Mr and Mrs James Walter Curtis 1115 Spruce Hills Drive Bettendorf. KAY ANTOINETTE CARACCIO daughter of Mr and Mrs James Francis Caraccio 420 South 7th Washington. NANCY LEA SKIPTON daughter of Mr and Mrs John Homer Skipton Columbus City. WENDY LEA HANSHAW daughter of Mr and Mrs Jimmie William Hanshaw 2052 South Marion Washington. JAMES EARL WASSON JR son of Mr and Mrs James Earl Wasson Conesville. TODD DUANE BONTRAGER son of Mr and Mrs Duane Allen Bontrager Box 131 Kalona.
The piece details windbreak losses and replacements, plans to establish a wildlife area with grasses, and a focus on mechanical weed control. It notes 33 sows farrowed recently, with 30 sows and about 285 pigs remaining, plus consideration of improving farrowing facilities and stock decisions affecting profit.
Thaddeus urges timely action as cattle, fed on silage, remain stationary in pens. He warns of a blizzard and stresses bedding the sheds well to protect livestock.
Mrs. Bob Hawkins entered Mercy hospital in Iowa City for observation and tests. KEOTA reports a quiet period with social visits including Grace Parke at Allan Palmer home and a sledding party by the Senior MYF. Cedar Rapids and Marion families visited local residents, with several Sunday meals and a belated Christmas gathering at Armsworth. A coasting party marked Monday afternoon activities with the Conklin and Wade households.
Local residents share holiday travels and gatherings across Iowa. Notes mention Margaret Turkington visiting Albuquerque relatives, Dorothy Schroeder resuming studies in Colorado, and many families visiting or hosting during Christmas and New Year. reflects community tie ins with multiple towns and institutions.
Angela Dawn Gordon, daughter of Mrs. Janice Gordon of 603 North Marion Avenue, Washington, arrived at Washington County Hospital at 11:10 a.m. weighing six pounds five ounces. Also noted are local births, a hand amputation at Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, Kennedy anniversaries, holiday visits, and service member movements reflecting a busy start to 1967 in the area.
Waco’s Warriors beat Danville 86 to 50 as they led from the start and held a 47 to 26 halftime edge. The Warriorettes also toppled Danville 47 to 39, pulling away after a 6 all tie to lead 20 to 18 at halftime and 38 to 28 entering the final period.
Announcements from Iowa communities list engagements for Cathy Annette Crawford Judith Ann Yoder Dorothy Lee Krantz Kathy Ann Childs Beverly Jean Goodwin and Jacqueline Ann Hulme with families in Columbus Junction Kalona Riverside Washington and Wellman. Also notes 42nd wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Shaffer and a travel plan for Laura MacLachlan to London en route to West Pakistan.
Mrs. Kate Rawn hosted New Year's visitors from Indianapolis Indiana her son sir Rawn and her 12 year old grandson Steve who spent several days here and returned home this morning. Mr and Mrs William Jensen have returned from a Christmas holiday visit to New Orleans with their daughter and son in law Dr and Mrs George Ackerlund of Edwardsville Illinois. Mr and Mrs George Richardson and family of Houston Texas Mr and Mrs Frank Kos Jr of Naperville Illinois and Don Kos of the University of Iowa have all returned to their homes after spending the holidays with their parents Mr and Mrs Frank Kos. Mr and Mrs David Walter of Keota left Wednesday morning for a winter vacation in Mexico planning to visit friends in Missouri and Arkansas and spend a few days in Brownsville Texas before flying to Mexico.
Mrs. Dale Carstensen and her son Tony visit from Overland Park Kansas while relatives host them in Clinton. Iowa State University lists 874 scholars including Washington Holdren Miksch and others from Keota Crawfordsville and Columbus Junction. County board chair changes and chamber leaders named. Local sports results, marriages, travel, and service updates fill a Washington County section.
Della McBride and Walter A. Anderson wed Sunday January 1 at First Presbyterian Church with associate pastor Rev J D Buchanan officiating. Clifford Connelly and Lloyd Marek assisted. Virginia Marek and Bernard Lee Williams wed Tuesday January 3 in California Missouri, son of Mrs Charles Savage of Brighton was the groom.
Note to readers explains the Saturday Edition of the Journal provides a quick local news summary for out-of-state readers and former Washington residents. It states weekly mail availability at 3.50 dollars per year for subscriptions outside the state.
Evening Journal from Washington Iowa reports local news and events for Saturday with updates on community happenings, announcements and brief notes from the region. The page itemizes short items reflecting daily life and civic notices in the area.
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