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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1970

Page

2

Hilfman Elected 1970 Iowa Retail Clothiers President

Hilfman, a Washington resident since 1951, was elected to lead the Iowa Retail Clothiers Association at the annual Des Moines January meeting. He is affiliated with the Joe Falk Co and has held leadership roles in Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, and other local groups while serving as secretary of the Washington Industrial Corp. for seven years. He previously served on the association board and was vice president in 1969.

Leon Hilfman Iowa Retail Clothiers Assn Des Moines Hilfman Washington Joe Falk Co the Jaycees Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club Community Chest Washington Bowling Assn Retail Trade Bureau American Field Service Washington Country Club Washington Industrial Corp Iowa Retail Clo. Assn Hillman

Rites set Saturday for Glenn Duncan in Park Ridge

Funeral services for Glenn P. Duncan 58 of 7616 W Devon Chicago will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Serman Eden Funeral Home Park Ridge friends began a memorial fund for the First United Methodist Church where he was active in church school and choir. He died unexpectedly Tuesday January 6 1970 Born March 22 1911 in Mound City Missouri he was a WWII Navy veteran and former principal of Roosevelt Elementary School Park Ridge Surviving are his wife Ruth Stewart three brothers Donald Donald of St Joseph MO Fred of Long Beach CA and Ralph of Iowa City Iowa Condolences to Washington attorney Richard A. Stewart is noted as a sister of his wife.

Glenn P. Duncan W. Devon Chicago Ill Serman Eden Rev. M. QO. Smith Drake Park Ridge First United Methodist Church Duncan Mound City Jesse Marie Sickman Duncan Ruth Stewart Richard A. Stewart Washington U. S. Navy Park Ridge Kiwanis Club Northwestern State Teachers College Missouri University of Iowa Roosevelt Donald St. Joseph Fred Long Beach Calif Ralph Iowa City

Earl Hoback 39 Dies in Michigan Former Conesville Resident

Earl Leroy Hoback 39 of East Detroit Michigan died Tuesday January 6 in Detroit Funeral services will be at 1 30 p m Saturday at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction with burial in Conesville Cemetery He was born November 15 1930 in Conesville to Otto and Emmet Underwood Hoback He married Donna Mast who survives Also surviving are four children Earl Leroy Jr Kevin Kim Randolph and two step children Danny and Cynthia Doty all at home his mother Mrs Emmet McMath and brother Lester Hoback of Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction Earl Leroy Hoback East Detroit Mich Conesville Detroit Stacy - Lewis Mr. Hoback Otto Emmet Underwood Hoback Donna Mast Earl Leroy Jr Kevin Kim Randolph Danny Cynthia Doty Emmet McMath Lester Hoback

Adult farm class starts Thursday at Washington High

A series of night classes for adult farmers begins Thursday at Washington High School in the vocal room at 7:30 p.m. John Beeler, the vocal teacher, will lead the first meeting on the Future Market and its use as a hedge for farmers. All interested farmers are invited to attend.

Vocal Room Washington High School John Beeler

Alpha Club Donates to Mid-Prairie Band Fund

Alpha Club members met at the Hochstetler home with seventeen present as they discussed adult education offerings and writing contests due February 1. A fifty dollar donation was given to the Mid-Prairie band fund for a Washington trip, and club routines included secretary resignation and a program on funeral services.

Kalona V. D. Hochstetler James Bross Alpha Club Hochstetler Charles Corpman Mid - Prairie Adult Education Committee Mid - Prairie Band Fund Washington D. C Vernon Stagner James Shalla Federated Womens Club Roger Miller H. E. Peterseim Peterseim J. R. Bissland Ivan Alt

Rites Pending for Mrs Gerling 82 in Grandview

Funeral arrangements are pending at Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction for Mrs Esther Wilhemina Gerling 82 of Grandview who died early today. Born May 22 1887 near Mediapolis she was a daughter of Charles and Anna Strand Anderson. She married Fred Henry Gerling March 12 1906. Survivors include three sons Clarence Burlington Ralph Grandview Dale Columbus City four daughters Lillian Cutts Edna Hinkson Doris Clark Mildred Bean 42 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

Columbus Junction Stacy - Lewis Esther Wilhemina Gerling Grandview Gerling Mediapolis Charles Anna Charlotte Strand Anderson Fred Henry Gerling Clarence Burlington Ralph Dale Columbus City Harold Lillian) Cutts Edward Edna) Hinkson Galesburg, Ill Keith Doris) Clark Letts Stanley Mildred) Bean Ainsworth

Schwengel to attend coffee here Jan. 13

A reception honoring Congressman and Mrs. Fred Schwengel will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday January 13 at the home of Mrs. William Helscher, 711 South 4th Street, Washington Iowa. Sponsored by the Washington County Schwengel for Congress Committee. All Washington County residents are invited to attend and have coffee with Fred and Ethel according to E K Schap Kohl, campaign chairman.

Washington Fred Schwengel William Helscher South 4Th Street Iowa Washington County Schwengel For Congress Committee Fred Ethel E.K. Schlapkohl

Albert Klein Dies Former Riverside Resident

Word reached Mr and Mrs Robert Thoman of the death of Albert Klein a former Riverside and Lone Tree resident He died December 8 1969 and was buried at All Souls Cemetery Long Beach California Survivors include Morris in New Jersey Donald in Long Beach several daughters and brothers His wife preceded him in death.

Robert Thomann Albert Kelin Riverside Lone Tree Morris New Jersey All Souls Cemetery Long Beach Calif Klein Donald

Tryouts Saturday for area honor band in Washington

Junior and senior high singers audition for the Southeast Iowa Honor Band sponsored by the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association. In Washington, two bands will be chosen and perform a concert on January 31. James Coffin conducts the junior high group while George Oppheim leads the high school ensemble.

Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association Washington James Coffin George Oppheim

Farmers urged to prepare for 1969 tax filing deadlines

Washington County Extension Director Jim Frier reminds farmers to update financial records for tax returns. Farmers defined as earning two thirds of income from farming may file estimates with Jan 15 payment and final return by Apr 15 or file final return and pay by Feb 16. The 1970 Farmers Tax Guide explains forms and rules and is available at the Washington extension office. more forms at banks and post offices.

Washington County Extension Jim Frier Everett Stoneberg Iowa State University Frier Farmers Tax Guide County Extension Office Washington

Local Businesses and Attorneys Office Hours

Via stract Dept in office 225 West Main and CHIROPRACTOR DR M L TWEETON at 100 North Marion list contact numbers 653-2159 and 653-2351 respectively. Closed all day Wednesday and Saturday afternoon for STEWART & SHEARER attorneys Richard A Stewart Paul V Shearer Ab.

Stract Dept West Main M. L. Tweeton North Marion Stewart & Shearer Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer

Joneses welcome Lisa Diane in Marshalltown

Mr and Mrs Joe Jones of 605 South 7th Avenue Marshalltown Iowa welcome daughter Lisa Diane born Sunday January 4 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Jones of Washington and Mr and Mrs Lorenz Bohnesen of DeWitt Pfc Jerry Stuart son of Mr and Mrs Paul D Stuart Riverside wounded in Vietnam had surgery in Japan and will be hospitalized about eight weeks before returning to the United States to recuperate He will celebrate his 21st birthday January 26 His address will be found in the service men's column.

Joe Jones South 7Th Avenue Marshalltown Lisa Diane Washington Lorenz Bohnesen DeWitt Pfc Jerry Stuart Paul D. Stuart Riverside Vietnam Japan United States

Goble Funeral Rites Set For Friday Afternoon

Funeral services for George Goble will be held Friday at 1 30 p m at the Stacy Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction. Burial will be in Ainsworth Cemetery. Goble died Monday while visiting Clarks ton Washington.

Columbus Junction George Goble Stacy Lewis Ainsworth Cemetery Mr. Goble Clarkston Wash

Iowa Gymnasts Visit Local YMCA Demonstrate Techniques

University of Iowa coach Mike Jacobson brought two gymnasts to the Washington YMCA Tuesday night to entertain members of the U's Men's Club. They showcased floor and trampoline techniques while Jacobson noted Iowa won last year's NCAA gymnastics championship and discussed recruiting challenges due to a lack of high school programs. He urged locals to attend meets in Iowa City and preview the national contenders. Dr Vernon G Elgin introduced the program as chairman and club vice president.

Mike Jacobson University of Iowa Washington Y McA U's Jacobson Iowa Iowa City

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