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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1972

Page

5

New Year Echoes in Washington Community

The town recounts winter weather, New Year’s trees collected by Jaycees, fox hunts, and a pancake dinner by local firemen. Births outpace deaths at 307 to 165, fewer marriage licenses, and a 1971 rise in building Value with 23 new homes. Political moves include Schwengel visit and sheriff nominees. First baby Kristine Sharon Grieser arrives. two fatal accidents dim the year.

Winter Washington Stork Cupid Fred Schwengel John Schmidhauser Iowa City Maurice Putman Arizona Tom Day Hawaii Richard Day Brighton

The Farm Transition Challenge and Elderly Farmers

The piece discusses how to retire farmers responsibly as land remains in family hands. It notes young couples struggle to start without inherited wealth and notes tax and credit obstacles. It concludes a reckoning may come as heirs face practical transfer issues and comfort temptations to stay. The author also observes ideal weather easing work and notes moving off the farm requires adjustment.

Passing Years Highlights From Local Notables And Events

Weekend visits involve Cedar Rapids families and staff nurse Suzanne Noonan. A 30 day leave brings Earl Blatter home before Alaska posting. Gary Leeper resumes Wartburg College studies. Local youths visit relatives in Florida and Michigan. A Lions game looms for Earl Morrall. Older notes recount farm sales, county corn goals, hospital duties, bowling events, and defense effort scrap iron. Community veterans, YWCA, and clock repairs mark the era.

R.J. Noonan Cedar Rapids Suzanne Noonan University Hospitals Iowa City Mildred Noonan Irma Thomson Washington Earl E. Blatter E.J. Blatter Seattle Wash Alaska Amarillo Air Force Base Texas Gary Leeper Wartburg College Waverly Ferne Leeper Matt Mardi Morrall Charles Snyder Earl Morrall Miami Fla Earl Detroit Lions Bill Brown Billy Tom Becky West Des Moines M.L. Brown

Wedding notices and service moves fill local pages

Reports cover the Arizona wedding of Robin Ivy Simmons and Michael Ray Nicholson with Clayton Nicholson and Mrs. Mary Harvey among attendees. Other items note engagements for Sandra Rose Simmering and Kim Loyal Hewitt, and military moves for several service members including James A. Brown and Michael W. Chalupa. Also mentioned are family travels and a surgery in McAllen Texas for B B Bordwell.

Clayton Nicholson Sarah Mary Harvey Washington Larry Nicholson Tony Tanzer What Cheer Tucson Ariz Robin Ivy Simmons Michael Ray Nicholson Clayton Nicholsons Davis Monthan Air Force Base Michael Nicholson Germany Arizona James Simmons

Swift seeks Republican sheriff nomination in county

The Washington County Republican Central Committee heard that Robert Swift, former deputy sheriff and current restaurant owner, will seek the Republican nomination for sheriff. Incumbent Sheriff Don Robertson also plans to run for re election, setting a fall primary showdown. Congressman Fred Schwengel urged a roll call vote on proposed raises for Congress.

Washington County Robert Swift Charles Snyder Republican Central Committee Don Robertson the Journal Fred Schwengel Schwengel Senate House

New Year's Baby Kristine Grieser Born in Washington County Hospital

Kristine Sharon Grieser arrived at 4 15 AM Sunday January 2 1972 at Washington County Hospital. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Grieser of 114 South Second Avenue and may win the New Year's Baby title along with prizes from local merchants. The piece also notes local New Year activities and community notices including anniversaries and council business.

Washington County Hilo Hawaii Washington Tom Day Day Richard Day Brighton Robert Day William Day Kristine Sharon Grieser Kristine Sharon Washington County Hospital Michael Grieser South Second Avenue

Washington Demons fall to Oskaloosa in league game

Washington Demons lost their third Southeast Seven Conference game, 75 to 58, at Oskaloosa as conference leaders took control. The report notes the setback on the road to Oskaloosa.

Washington Demons Oskaloosa Washington Demons Indians

Deaths reported across several Iowa towns this week

Obituaries note Ted M. Ross of 609 East Harrison Street dying at Washington County Hospital. Marie Imhoff of Wayland will have services at Wayland Mennonite Church with interment at North Hill Cemetery. Michael Putman of Scottsdale Arizona dies in a car crash. survived by family. F. W. Schnoebelen and other local residents including Leo Fritz and infant Richard Hayes listed among deceased. Funeral services and visitations scheduled across Riverside Wellman Columbus Junction and surrounding areas with dates from Jan 2 to Jan 6 1972.

Charles McKay Verdi Ezra Conrad Wayland United States Department of Agriculture Winifred Kelly Otto Sheetz East Main Street George Boyko Georgie Colorado Springs Colo Melody Lanes Melody Lane Ted M. Ross East Harrison St Washington County Hospital Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Marie Imhoff Wayland Mennonite Church Earl Streyffeler Nick Kassebaum North Hill Beatty-Jennings Imhoff Glenn Imhoff

Local Soldiers Return from Italy After December Visit

Thursday’s note reports Price Roberts returning home Tuesday after December travels in Aviano Italy with son-in-law Sgt Gary Roberts and family. They enjoyed New Year’s Eve in a village restaurant with local families. Also updates Wellsman golden anniversary celebrated at Asbury Church.

Price Roberts Gary Roberts Jeff Margo Aviano Italy Sgt Roberts Air Force

Two Iowa couples wed in Illinois and Davenport area churches

Wellman Mrs Harriet Yoder and George Eisner of Iowa City married December 24 at Memorial Heights Methodist Church in Rock Island Illinois. In Columbus Junction Debra Ann Dempsey and Kent A Wollenhaupt were married January 2 at 3 pm in St Josephs Catholic Church Columbus Junction officiated by Rev Clifford Egert of Davenport.

Columbus Junction Roy C. Smith Columbus Junction United Methodist Church Harold Olsen Columbus City Stacy Lewis Wellman Harriet Yoder George Eisner Iowa City Memorial Heights Methodist Church Rock Island, Ill Debra Ann Dempsey L.B. Dempsey Kent A. Wollenhaupt A.T. Wollenhaupt Wapello St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Clifford Egert Our Lady of Victory Church Davenport

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