Allan Arneson Named Chair for Goodwill Fund Drive in Iowa City
Allan Arneson, manager of J C Penny in Iowa City, to chair a $350 000 Goodwill Industries fund campaign. He has long served on civic and church boards and earned multiple local leadership honors. The drive funds a Sheltered Workshop and a residence home for handicapped Southeast Iowa residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks W. Booker
Goodwill Industries
Iowa
Allan Arneson
J. C. Penny Co
Iowa City
Goodwill Industries’ Fund
Arneson
The
Congregational Church
Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis
Citizens Committee
United Nations Association
University Athletic Club
the Red Cross
Council Manager Association
S. E. Iowa
Boy Scouts
Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Floyd Rutt dies at 65 in Iowa City funeral held
Floyd Franklin Rutt, 65, died at 6 55 pm Friday at University Hospitals Iowa City after illness. Services were Monday January 8 at 1 30 pm at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home officiated by Rev Earl Josten. Burial in Columbus City Cemetery. He was born December 3 1902 in Cairo Iowa to Frank and Lily Rutt. He married Irene Allen February 5 1924 who survives, along with three sons Major Jameyee of Anchorage Alaska Larry and Lavone of Iowa City, one brother Clone Butt of Boulder Colorado, and 11 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Floyd Franklin Rutt
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Rutt
Stacy 2
Floyd Rutt
Cairo, Iowa
Frank Rutt
Lily Herdliska Rutt
Irene Marie Allen
Major Jameyee
Anchorage
Alaska
Larry
Lavone
Clone Butt
Boulder, Colo
Russell Bannister Improves After Auto Injury
Russell Bannister, 13, son of Mr and Mrs Russell Bannister of 1116 S 3rd Washington, has improved from a severe concussion after being struck by a car near the junior high school Thursday afternoon. He remains in serious condition at Washington County Hospital, with visitors still restricted. he is in room 102.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Bannister
S. 3Rd
Washington
G. J. Nemmers
Russell
Washington County Hospital
Nemmers
Peiffer leads KC pinochle marathon at halfway mark
Ralph Peiffer and spouse top the Knights of Columbus event with 4610 points after four rounds. Close entries follow: Bob Redlinger couple 4120, Edward Peiffer 3470, Leo Marie 3290, Steve Wolfer and Son 2970, Al Te Bockhorst and Collette Bruty 2960, Bill Redlinger 2670, Marcella Vittetoe and Lucille Moore 2610, George Horn 2570, Ray Hammen 2300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Redlinger
Edward Peiffer
Leo Marie
Steve Wolfer and Son
al Te Bockhorst
Collette Bruty
Bill Redlinger
Marcella Vittetoe
Lucille Moore
George Horn
Ray Hammen
Masonic Lodge to Hold Installation Friday
Washington Masonic Lodge No. 26 will hold the annual installation of officers at the Masonic Temple on Friday January 12 at 7 30 p m An open installation will be preceded by a family potluck supper at 6 30 p m Each family is asked to bring their own table service and two dishes to pass Meat drink rolls and butter will be furnished All Masons and their families are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Masonic Lodge No. 26
Masonic Temple
Ted Meyer
Friendship Club
Detecting Outgrown Shoes by Footprint and Toe Count
Two simple methods detect worn shoes without remeasure. Shine lamp to view inside footprint. a light area before the great toe marks excess length. Count toe marks. five is typical. When the little toe overlaps, consider straight-last shoes for five-toed feet making four-toed footprints.
Local National Guard Unit Names New Commander
First Lieutenant Roger L Borup of Wellman has been named unit commander of the 134th Medical Company Ambulance in Washington. He succeeds Lt. Charles Hayes who had been the temporary commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger L Borup
Wellman
National Guard
Washington
Borup
Charles Hayes
134Th Medical Company
Glen Peiffer Receives Harlan Scholarship at Iowa Wesleyan
Glen Peiffer a Washington High School senior son of Mrs Helen Peiffer and the late Ralph Peiffer was accepted at Iowa Wesleyan College for next year to study accounting He will receive a 350 Harlan Award based on academics and need plus an 850 Educational Opportunity Grant He is editor of the Washingtonian manager of Hi Life Demon mascot and a member of Foreign Language club Science Club FTA He has participated in mixed chorus in 10th and 11th grades and worked part time at J C Penney in Washington
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Glen Peiffer
Helen Peiffer
Ralph Peiffer
Washington High School
Iowa Wesleyan College
Glen
Harlan
The
Washingtonian
Hi Life
Foreign Language Club
Science Club
FTA
J. C. Penney
Washington
Washington County Adult Education VIP Class Trainers Meet
Teachers of Adult Education in Washington County will attend a January 12 1968 training workshop in Washington from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Livingston Day Meeker and Bates 112 S Ave B. VIP classes review spelling writing reading social studies and science to help adults prepare for GED tests led by a panel of local agency leaders including Milan Thompson Mildred Lee Vernon Clark and Phil Ottelie. Attendees include Shirley Lewis Edna Blumenstein Yaro Chmelar and Vicki Powley with invitations for others interested in teaching adult education VIP classes. The session is sponsored by Adult Education of Area Ten Community College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington
Livingston
Day, Meeker and Bates
S. Ave. B
Milan Thompson
Mildred Lee
Vernon Clark
CAP Center
Phil Ottelie
Shirley Lewis
Riverside
Edna Blumenstein
Wellman
Yaro Chmelar
Vicki Powley
Area Ten Community College
Zook, 92, Crawfordsville native dies in Washington
Leo C. Zook, 92, born February 14, 1875 in Crawfordsville, a retired farmer, died Sunday January 7 1968 at The Pines rest home in Washington after a two week illness. Funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev. W J Stevens and Rev. Fred Bickhart officiating. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by two grandsons LeRoy and John Zook of California and nephews Rodney Arnold and Clyde Dawson, both of Washington. His wife, one son, one brother and three sisters preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo C. Zook
Crawfordsville
the Pines Rest Home
Washington
Sherman - Eden
W. J. Stevens
Fred Bickhart
Elm Grove
Mr. Zook
Edward
Catherine Tarr Zook
Minnie Mound
LeRoy
John Zook
California
Rodney Arnold
Clyde Dawson
Thomann of Riverside Dies at 73
Wilfred O. Thomann 73 retired farmer and Riverside resident died at Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at St Marys Riverside burial Mt Olive. Rosary Tuesday 4 and 8 p.m. Sorden Adams Chapel Riverside. Survived by wife four sons five daughters and many grandchildren. Brother Clarence and Ralph and sister Mrs Bernard Walsh of Riverside. Preceded in death by one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Wilfred O. Thomann
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
St. Mary’s Church
W. F. Boeckmann
Mt. Olivet
Sorden and Adams
Mr. Thomann
Ernest
Marie) Kiene
Crawfordsville
Edwin
Marjorie) Horn
Leroy
Doris) Veggy
Wilbur
Lillian) Kiene
Clarence
Ralph Thomann
Bernard Walsh
Legion meeting outlines county joint event plans
Members of Leon Beatty American Legion Post will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in this city to finalize plans for the county wide joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting.
Head Start classes halted by furnace repairs in county
Washington County Head Start classes will not meet this week due to furnace repairs at the meeting house. Classes will resume next week. Mary Chabal funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. M. O. Smith in charge. Pallbearers were Lloyd, Stanley, Edward, Robert Chabal, Wayne Marston, Willis Jones. Burial in Richmond Cemetery. May Fleming funeral services Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Vernon Elgin and Rev. George Kerr officiating. Pallbearers were Grover Rosenkild, Larry Duncan, Claude Woods, Ed Sorrell, Paul Fern, Gene Tucker. Burial in Elm. Four persons were sentenced to 14 days in Washington County Jail and ordered to pay damages after a $600 vandalism incident at two farms. Sentenced were Dale Mingk, Greg Brenneman, Mike Nicholson, Roger Griffin. Defense attorney L. J. Kehoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Justice of the Peace
Glenn Holden
Dale Minick
Greg Brenneman
Mike Nicholson
Roger Griffin
L. J. Kehoe
Fire engulfs Normandie retirement hotel in West Philadelphia
A nine alarm blaze at the former Normandie Hotel retirement home in West Philadelphia forced many elderly residents to flee in night clothes as temperatures dropped to eight degrees. The top two floors of the seven story building burned, with a part of the top wall collapsing. Nine people including six officers were treated at Philadelphia General Hospital for smoke inhalation. others found shelter at the Divine Tracy Hotel across the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
API
Normandie
Philadelphia General Hospital
Normandie Retirement Club
Divine Tracy
Father Divine
Local Residents Share News And Visits Across Iowa
Local items list visits and activities for Kimberling City and Davenport residents, including Simmering and Simmering family dinners, Kimberling Cove Marina operators, Smith and Goetz family visits, and hospital admissions in Mercy Iowa City. Tom Dodder returns to Kansas City Art Institute and earns dean's list honors. Letty Moore to Bitburg Germany. W C Robertson admitted for observation. friendship club host duties. Da vis family holiday return from Philadelphia trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Dodder
Kansas City Art Institute
Daryl Dodder
Tom
W. C. Robertson
Keota
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
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Ralph Peiffers
K.C
Knights of Columbus
Masonic Lodge
Fern Pastry Shop
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Dick Paul
North Side Square
Evening Journal
Lt. Borup
Wolf's Flower Shop
Hills Dale
Goodh’s
Biltmor
Oscar Mayer
Wieners
Fuhr
Cochran
JacksuJill
Food Center
Dale Fuhr
Joe Cochran
Washington Evening Journal
Larry Simmering
Kimberling City
Donald Simmering
Donnie
Tena
Edd Miller
Kimberling Cove
Table Rock
Lake of the Ozarks
Mrs
Floyd Simkins
Davenport
Mr. Simkins
Lola DeLong
Milton Smith
Cedar Rapids
George Goetz
Faye
Hazel Pease
T. J. Pease
Ft. Collins, Colo
Vern Dawson
Ray Phillips
Charles Kallaus
Morton Carr
Letty Moore
Lester Fry
John E. Young
Moore
Air Force
Bitburg
Germany
United States
Food Service
Harvey Davis
Claire Davis
Erik, Jessica
Emily Kay
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