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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1970

Page

3

Engaged: Jane Fenn to Kenneth Hensel in Washington

Washington area announces the engagement of Jane Ann Fenn and Kenneth Hensel son of Mr and Mrs Clinton Hensel both graduates of Washington High School. Hensel is a Drake University graduate and pursuing graduate work at the University of Missouri. No wedding date set. Marion Avenue UPW meeting Friday canceled. women will join United Presbyterian Men at 7 15 p m next Monday Jan 12 at the church for Rev Vernon Elgin program on his Holy Land trip with dessert after.

Jane Ann Fenn Kenneth Hensel Clinton Hensel Fred Chalupa Washington Washington High School Hensel Drake University University of Missouri Marion Avenue UPW Association United Presbyterian Vernon G. Elgin Holy Land Don Birlingmair Dale McCrary Mayme Squire Walter Jarrard John Vaughn Brighton Masonic Temple Marion Ave

Housewarming for Mr and Mrs Jack Fish

Neighbors held a surprise housewarming Sunday evening for Mr and Mrs Jack Fish who moved to a new home about a mile and a half north of town on Riverside road. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Jarrard Mr and Mrs Alton Clark Mr and Mrs Marvin Crile Mr and Mrs Bob Friese Mrs Verna Crone and Mr and Mrs James Redlinger.

Jack Fish Riverside Road Ed Jarrard Alton Clark Marvin Crile Bob Friese Verna Crone James Redlinger

Funeral services for Miss Bonnie Cassady held in Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Miss Bonnie O. Cassady were held Tuesday morning in the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Leland Grove in charge. Pallbearers were Lee Schaffer, Larry Robinson, Max Donaldson, Joe Cochran, Willis C. Jones and Leland Grove. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Fairfield.

4 H activities and Christmas party notes

Ten Cedar Chips 4 H members met with Bob Cave on Monday with two new members Kevin and John Gent joining. Topics included natural resources, restoration of resources, and a clothing project for girls 4 H. The Clever Cleveretts and Iowa Maidens clubs met for Christmas events and fashion discussions, with enrollment reminders and officer training notes.

The Cedar Chips Bob Cave Kevin John Gent Marc Knupp Tge Tom Witthoff Steve Freel Iowa Maidens 4 - H Penny Cril Kathy Escher Diane Green Lora Green Melinda Reed

Van Sickle-H wedding to Donald Schluter announced

Mr and Mrs Bill Van Sickle announce the engagement of their daughter Cheryl to Donald Schluter son of Mr and Mrs Hugo Schluter of Clarence Iowa In Miss Van Sickle a 1968 graduate of Keota Community School is employed as a secretary at University Hospitals in Iowa City Mr Schluter a 1967 graduate of Clarence High School is employed at the post office in Cedar Rapids An April 18 wedding is planned

Bill van Sickle Cheryl Donald Schluter Hugo Schluter Clarence Miss van Sickle Keota University Hospitals Iowa City Schluter Clarence High School Cedar Rapids

Democratic Women's board meets Tuesday

The Democratic Women's executive board met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Paul Adam presiding. Mrs. Robert Quinn read the by laws and gave the final report on plans for a quarterly dinner at Captain's Table on Friday January 9 at 6 30 pm with Edward Mezvinsky as guest speaker. Reservations to Lucy Dempsey or Mrs. John Elliott by Thursday. 1970 membership dues may be paid Friday night. The next board meeting will be with Mrs. Paul Adam.

Marie Jones Democratic Women’s Executive Board Paul Adam Robert Quinn Edward Mezvinsky Lucy Dempsey John Elliott

Metzgers Lead VFW Pinochle Marathon After Round Two

Fred Metzger and partner top the VFW Pinochle Marathon with 2500 points after the second round. Close contenders include Clem Eagle pair at 2290 and Loren Moore team at 1430, with Bill Bruty and Ael red Tebockhorst at 1150.

Fred Metzger Clem Eagle Loren Moore Bill Bruty Aelred TeBockhorst

Nixon to veto HEW funding bill

Washington report: President Nixon intends to veto the 19.7 billion HEW appropriation covering education and welfare. White House teams urge Congress to sustain the veto, signaling an early Senate action and a possible presidential veto before February 1. The move fuels a 1970 inflation battle with Democrats accused of overspending.

Nixon Washington UPI White House Congress Bryce N. Harlow Congressional Harlow Senate House Democratic Congress

Local births and travel notes from Coralville and California

Mr and Mrs Willard D Moore of Coralville announce the birth of son Brandon Scott on Monday Jan 5 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City weighing 5 pounds 8 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Lee of Washington and Mrs Art Weisner of Wisconsin. The new mother is Linda Lee. Everett Meeker and family return from a two week holiday in California spent with his father Howard Meeker in San Diego and visits to Santa Ana Disneyland and the Tournament of Roses parade with former Washington residents Robert Eastland of Altadena. Lt and Mrs Stephen Nemmers of George AFB Calif are the parents of a 6 pound 9 ounce daughter Stacy Lynn born Tuesday Jan 6. Mrs G J Nemmers plans to leave Thursday for California to visit family and meet new granddaughter.

Willard D. Moore Coralville Brandon Scott Mercy Hospital Iowa City Cynthia Jo Jennifer Jill John Lee Washington Art Weisner Wisconsin Linda Lee Everett Meeker California Mr. Meeker Howard Meeker San Diego Santa Ana Disneyland Robert Eastlands Altadena Stephen Nemmers George Afb Calif Stacy Lynn G.J. Nemmers

Doris Baatz Engaged to Leon Waldschmidt

Riverside couple announces engagement of Doris Baatz and Leon Waldschmidt. Doris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baatz of Inwood Iowa, and Leon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Waldschmidt of Riverside, are seniors at the University of Iowa. A summer wedding is planned.

Riverside Albert Baatz Inwood Doris Leon Waldschmidt Ralph Waldschmidt University of Iowa

Y Wives Meeting Highlights Blind Services Speaker

Miss Irene Talbott of Des Moines representing the Iowa Commission for the Blind spoke at the Y Wives dessert luncheon in the Y community room detailing state wide blind services and how the commission aids and teaches independent living. January activities include swimming and pool with craft time spent refinishing chairs. Foresters meet January 15 at Mrs. Droll's home at 7 30 p m with Mrs. Schneider as hostess.

Irene Talbott Des Moines Iowa Commission For the Blind Y-Wives the Foresters Irene Droll Elmer Schneider

Prairie Hawks conduct January 4-H meeting at Prairie Flower

Prairie Hawks president Billy Beliel led the January gathering at Prairie Flower school. Secretary Tom Lines called roll as eight members stated their 1970 goals. The December report from the Washington Evening Journal was read by Bob Gingerich. Letters were written to Stephen Yoder and Mrs. Moyer. Record books and membership cards for 1970 were issued to members.

Tom Lines Washington Evening Journal Bob Gingerich Stephen Yoder Moyer

Ainsworth youth to study in Hawaii

Indianola Iowa Donald G Zachs junior from Ainsworth is one of thirty Simpson College students who will spend the 1970 January Term on a geological tour of the Hawaiian Islands. The group, led by Dr Herbert Alberding professor of earth science, will study geology geography archaeology and modern life of the islands. Simpson's January Term provides intensive off and on campus study opportunities.

Indianola Donald G. Zachs Ainsworth Simpson College Hawaiian Islands Herbert Alberding Simpson

Hospital Admits and Births and Dismissals Brief

Hospital admits include James Granville Love Crawfordsville medical Leon T Fullerton Washington medical Mrs Paul Boyd Brighton medical Mrs Chester Goodwin Washington surgical Births list Mr and Mrs Douglas Booth Washington a son Dismissed Mrs Julia Royston Brighton Today entries include Mrs Rhua Davison Wayland Mrs Nellie Moriarty Washington Mrs John Sproule Washington Edward Garrett Washington Mrs Logan Sellers Richland Mrs Perle Kyle Washington

James Granville Love Crawfordsville Leon T. Fullerton Washington Paul Boyd Brighton Chester Goodwin Douglas Booth Julia Royston Rhua Davison Wayland Nellie Moriarty John Sproule Edward Garrett Logan Sellers Richland Perle Kyle

Campaign adds two more community chairmen for Stanley

Dave Stanley for Iowa First District expands team with Norman Edwards named Brighton chairman and Bryce Lord named Ainsworth chairman. Campaign director Roger Ferris announced the appointments to local leaders. Stanley said chairmen are chosen on recommendations and will lead thousands of volunteers as the campaign develops.

Dave Stanley United States Iowa Norman Eddie) Edwards Brighton Bryce Lord Ainsworth Stanley Roger Ferris

Rainbow Girls plan open installation at Masonic Temple

Rainbow Girls invite friends and relatives to an open installation of new officers at the Masonic Temple on Saturday January 10 at 6 30 p m Mary Ann Nihart daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Nihart of Brighton will be installed as worthy advisor for the coming term.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Mary Ann Nihart Richard Nihart Brighton

Riverside auxiliary to meet Thursday

The V. F. W. Auxiliary 6414 will meet at the Post on Thursday January 8 for the January meeting. Hostesses will be Mrs. Harold Weimer Mrs. Ralph Waldschmidt and Mrs. Oral Rath.

V. F. W. Auxiliary Harold Weimer Ralph Waldschmidt Oral Rath

Stanley urges state share of federal income tax for pollution fight

Kalona Republican candidate U S Congress hopeful David Stanley told Rotary Club that Congress should grant state and local governments a fixed percentage of the federal income tax paid by their residents. He argued this would fund pollution control, sewage treatment, and local needs without raising taxes or broadening federal control. He toured Washington and Muscatine counties seeking opinions on Congress, urging faster action for clean air and water.

Kalona David Stanley Muscatine U. S. Congress Congress Rotary Club Stanley Washington Iowa

Social Calendar Highlights At Ainsworth Week Two Days

Community groups list meetings and events across Wednesday to Saturday. Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma dinner at Captain's Table. senior crafts at Rebekah Club. rural women’s club supper. OES memorial service at Masonic Temple. Moose Women enrollment. plus many circle meetings at churches and clubs with times and venues. Rainbow Girls installation Saturday at Masonic Temple invites family and friends to attend.

Alpha Chi Delta Kappa Gamma Rebekah Club Hall Rural Women’s Club Leo Marie Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Home Antioch Social Club Verne Colliver Walnut Women’s Club Milton Schnicker Friendly Circle Club Merle Sheetz Priaire Flower Missionary Society Marion Ave

Soldier in Japan Undergoes Surgery for Vietnam Injuries

Pfc Jerry Stuart E483-62-1350 USAH Camp Zama Japan is in Ward 2A traction after surgery for injuries incurred in Vietnam. He expects about eight weeks in the hospital in Japan before returning to the United States for further recuperation.

Pfc Jerry Stuart Camp Zama Japan Apo San Francisco Calif Stuart Vietnam United States

Hairdressers group meets for Olympic style program

Eight members of the local National Hairdressers Association met Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. Don Dayton's home. Mrs. Richard Hesser presided and a program on Olympic hair styles was shown. Richard George named committees and discussed the year's project. June Jensen attended as a guest. DAR sewing project aids local hospital and Knoxville Veterans Hospital. Eighteen members met with Mrs. Edgar Stewart leading the business portion.

National Hairdressers Association Don Dayton Richard Hesser Richard George June Jensen DAR Daughters of the American Revolution Veterans Hospital Knoxville M. J. Cruise Edgar Stewart Archie Buwer Des Moines Stewart Robert Kurtz Ec. E. Wardert Kurtz FE. Ward Grove Letts Stephen Wiggers Nondas Richardson Charles Hotle Harold Griffeth Cruise Continental Congress Washington, D.C Ward Kurtz M. M. Flynn

Property transfers involving additions and subdivisions

Deeds recorded transferring parts of Lot 1 and Lot 2 in Block 1 of Ropp’s First Addition to Kaland from Omer Ropp and wife to Paul J. McAndrew and wife. Edward L. Conrad and wife transfer land to Katie Ann Miller in Section 15 77 9. Gordon F. Secrest and wife convey Lots 18 and 19 in Rousseau's Subdivision of Outlet 9 to Howard Baker et al. Mary Almyra Flynn and others transfer land in Section 19 76 9 to Keota Manufacturing Co.

Omer Ropp Paul J. McAndrew Ropp Kaland Edward L. Conrad Katie Ann Miller Gordon F. Secrest Howard Baker Rousseau Outlet Mary Almyra Flynn Keota Manufacturing Co

Chicago Livestock Market Report Summary

Markets show hogs up to 1.00 higher with prices for No 1-2 200-230 lb at 28.50 to 29.00, cattle tone firm with slaughter steers and heifers 50 higher and loads around 30.00 for large steers. high choice to prime weights 1150-1475 lb at 29.50-30.00, heifers 29.00-29.25, cows 17.50-20.50. sheep 100 head with strong to 50 higher, ewes and lambs at 28.50-29.50 for typical weights.

Chicago UPI

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