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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1968

Page

2

Accident claims life of Ottumwa man Stalder at 27

Roger Elmer Stalder 27 died Wednesday at Jefferson Square Manor Ottumwa from injuries suffered in a three year old auto crash. Funeral services set for Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St James Catholic Church with Rev E F Collins. burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Prayer service Friday 7:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Born January 28 1940 in Washington he was son of Elmer and Anna Stalder. He married Jeanne Mertens April 20 1963. Survived by wife two sisters and a brother plus grandmother.

Roger Elmer Stalder Jefferson Square Manor Ottumwa St. James Catholic Church E. F. Collins Elm Grove Cemetery Jones Stalder Washington Elmer Anna Hertig Stalder Jeanne Marie Mertens Houghton St. James Church Freshwaters Feed James Jack Joanne) Genkinger David Delores) Bush Fairfield Emil Stalder

Leonard Schantz to give recital at Spencer Memorial Chapel

Leonard Schantz baritone will present his Senior Recital at Spencer Memorial Chapel William Penn College on Sunday January 14 at 3 00 p m He will be accompanied by Richard Whitmore at the piano The program includes selections from five nationalities with songs in three languages He is a music major active in Choir and instrumental music and served as Assistant Choir Director in his junior year He plans to teach vocal music in Pekin starting in the second semester He is the son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Schantz of rural Washington Iowa He attended the State College of Iowa and Northwestern College in Minneapolis and is married to Jacqueline Hulme They plan to live in Ottumwa while he commutes to Pekin and work in hospital service parts of his life.

Leonard Schantz Spencer Memorial Chapel William Penn College Richard Whitmore Schantz Albia Penn College Pekin School Wilbur Schantz Washington Iowa State College of Iowa Northwestern College Minneapolis Penn Jacqueline Hulme Ottumwa Pekin

Colorado surgeon honored for work on transplants

Dr. Thomas E. Starzl and the University of Colorado Medicine liver transplant team named Colorado Men and Women of the Year for 1967. Starzl, chief of surgery at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Denver, pioneered in kidney transplants and led five liver transplants. The Gillesbys from Washington benefited from his work as three of the liver transplant patients remain alive. Robert Gillesby is now executive secretary of the Washington YMCA, while Mrs. Gillesby and Gordon stay in Denver with improving condition reports from the hospital.

Thomas E. Starzl University of Colorado School of Medicine Colorado Starzl Veterans Administration Hospital Denver Dr. Starzl Washington Area Robert Gillesby Gordon Washington le Mars Iowa Washington Y McA

Break-in at Hagan Grocery in Brighton

Washington County sheriff reports Brighton grocery broken into Wednesday night. Entry gained through a basement window and $52.35 taken from the cash register.

Hagan Brighton Washington County Sheriff's

Local notices from Iowa city and nearby towns

Mrs. T H Mathie underwent gall bladder surgery at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City this week. She is in room 326. Ale Richard Bennett, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Bennett, left Wednesday for Bentwater England where he will be stationed for two years. Ira Mae Earnest of Washington makes dean’s list at Coe College Cedar Rapids as a senior in political science with a 4.0 term. Illa Mae Earnest is daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Earnest Route 2 Washington. Mrs June Ward of Lemon Grove California visits her brother Rodney Arnold and family. Mr and Mrs Keiffer Garton and three children moved from Tipton to 410 West Washington, their new home.

T. H. Mathie Mercy Hospital Iowa City Richard Bennett Joe Bennett Bentwater England Ira Mae Earnest Washington Coe College Cedar Rapids Illa Mae Jake Earnest Route 2 Keiffer Garton Tipton West William Shannons

Mrs Daniel Conrad of Wayland Dies at 69

Mrs Daniel Conrad, 69, of Wayland died Wednesday evening in Henry County Hospital after a four week admission. Services set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sugar Creek church with Rev. Vernon Gerig and Rev. Willard Leichty officiating. Zehr Funeral Home handling arrangements. Born June 28, 1898, daughter of John B. Kauffman and Magdalina Nebel. Survived by husband Daniel Conrad and four children, Willard, Edwin, Mrs Stanley Leichty, and James, plus 13 grandchildren.

Conrad Sugar Creek Vernon Gerig Willard Leichty Zehr Funeral Home Wayland John B. Kauffman Magdalina Nebel Daniel Conrad Willard Hesston Kansas Edwin Stanley Leichty Walkarusa Ind James

Welfare Payments in Iowa December Report

Iowa Department of Social Welfare reports December expenditures at 5 270 498 dollars, up 25 245 from November. Old age aid declined 33.3 percent since ten years ago, from 36 478 to 24 328, while aid to dependent children rose from 30 668 to 47 667. In Washington County 164 receive old age aid totaling 16 140 dollars, 54 aid to dependent children cases involve 242 children, with 11 084 dollars distributed. total county aid 2 539 dollars to 17 dependents. County totals show 245 cases, 433 people, 30 636 dollars spent.

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Accident at East Main and 11th Avenue injures none

Two trucks collided at the East Main Street and 11th Avenue intersection at 12 25 p m on Wednesday after drivers Richard Earl Lundgren and Donald James Vogel of Washington attempted to stop on slick pavement. Police estimated damage at 200 dollars.

East Main Street 11Th Avenue Richard Earl Lundgren Donald James Vogel Washington

BPW Driving Course Opens January Dates and Location

Sponsored by BPW and the National Safety Council the Defensive Driving Course runs January 30 31 from 630 to 1030 pm in the Iowa Southern Utilities meeting room south side of the square. Instructors include Richard W Schuck of the Iowa Department of Public Safety and a state safety office representative. A $2 materials fee is charged and a State of Iowa certificate will be issued after the eight hour course. Open to all licensed drivers with no advance registration required. those who wish to register may mail the coupon to Geraldine Schulty driving course chairman 508 West Second Street Washington.

National Safety Council Washington Business and Professional Women’s Club Iowa Southern Utilities Richard W. Schuck Washington Safety Education Division Iowa Department of Public Safety State Safety Office

Rites at Riverside for Mrs. Alice Bone

Mrs. Alice Ruth Bone 73 of Riverside died Tuesday night at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Funeral Friday in Sorden & Adam chapel Riverside with Rev. Ellis Powell. Rebekah lodge service tonight. Born June 3 1894 daughter of Dixon and Ellen Reynolds. Lived in Riverside 16 years. Survived by two sons Marvin Iowa City Harrison Greene one daughter Verla Bearbower Coralville four grandchildren one brother Warren and one sister Mrs W D Lusk Yakima Wash.

Riverside Alice Ruth Bone Mercy Hospital Iowa City Sorden & Adam Ellis Powell Rebekah Lodge Bone Dixon Ellen Saragher Reynolds Bigelow Minn Presbyterian Church Greene Iowa Royal Chester Bone Melvin Harrison Floyd Verla) Bearbower Coralville Warren W. D. Lusk Yakima, Wash

Adult courses offered at Olds

All residents of Area 16 Community School District are reminded they may attend Olds adult education classes. Enrollments are being accepted this week for Wednesday and Thursday 7 p.m. sessions including Art Painting, General Business, Mechanical Drawing, Welding, and Beginning Typing. Each class lasts 10 weeks with tuition of 15 dollars, welding 25 dollars.

Area 16 Community Olds

Kiwanis Sends Five To District Meeting

The Washington Kiwanis club sent five members to the installation of District Governor Don Lavelle at Eldora Tuesday night. Attendees were William Perdock and wife, Robert Koehler and wife, T. M. Nelson, Gene Grecian, and William Smart. On Wednesday a wrestling demonstration by Bob Simmering and Jim Doughty of the high school team, led by head coach Don Lawless, showed sport techniques endorsed by state schools for good sportsmanship and body build.

Washington Kiwanis Club Don Lavelle Eldora William Perdock Robert Koehler T. M. Nelson Gene Grecian William Smart Bob Simmering Jim Doughty Don Lawless

Births and dismissals recorded in local notes

Admitted yesterday Mrs Howard Beenblossom of Ainsworth in medical care. Births today Mr and Mrs William J Edwards of Columbus Junction welcome a son. Dismissed yesterday Eli Cook of Washington. Mrs James Dale Johnston of Ainsworth. Today Mrs Richard Tresslar is listed.

Howard Beenblossom Ainsworth Medical William J. Edwards Columbus Junction Eli Cook Washington James Dale Johnston Richard Tresslar

Golden anniversary for Mr and Mrs Knotek marked with open house

Mr and Mrs Joseph F Knotek celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Methodist Church on Sunday January 14 from 2 to 4 30 p m Invitations extend to friends and relatives. They wed January 15 1918 in Washington with Rev J A Glendenning. The couple have a daughter Mrs Ward A June Kamper and a granddaughter Claudia Kamper of River Forest Illinois.

Joseph F. Knotek Mr. Knotek Cecile Shalla Washington J. A. Glendenning Ward A June) Kamper Claudia Kamper River Forest, Ill

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs install officers at IOOF Hall

Joint session lists installing officers for both bodies. IOOF officers include Don Hazen noble grand and Henry Wagenknecht as right supporter to noble grand with Clemens Myron Salladay left supporter. Rebekahs name noble grand Charles Swift, with Leona Gardner and Madelon Anderson as key supporters.

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs IOOF Myral Smith Don Hazen Leona Gardner Mr. Smith Keith Williams Raymond Kephart Harold Brock Rebekah Charles Swift Madelon Anderson Don Norton Wayne Brock M. D. Lee Rebecca Butler Emma Bennett Maurice Libe DeElda Ellison Archer Augustine Helen Huston Clyde Tucker Noble Grand Winnie Beller Carl Kelley Emma Barnett Henry Wagenknecht Myron Salladay Wes Lavely Francis McConnell Oral Mayo John Beenblossom Leroy Jugenheimer Earl Nicola Louie Wagenknecht Earl Zieglowsky Noble

Democratic Women’s Club Plans Executive Meeting

The Democratic Women's Club executive board will meet Tuesday morning chaired by Mrs Guy Stuckman. They outlined membership coffees for winter and an event at Captain's Table on Tuesday evening January 16 featuring speaker Mrs Gertrude Mac Queen. Husbands and guests invited. A pot luck at KC Hall on February 17 will feature Bert Lenning, first congressional district committeeman, inviting participation.

Guy Stuckman Democratic Women’s Club Gertrude MacQueen KC Hall Bert Lenning

Catholic Daughters hear Rev Grubb at Davenport meeting

The Rev James Grubb assistant pastor at St Anthony's Davenport spoke to Catholic Daughters in St James room. During the business portion Christmas baskets were acknowledged. Future guest Sister Mary Virginia of St James school will speak at the next meeting. Refreshments by Mrs Victor Peiffer Mrs Katherine Kiefer and others.

James Grubb St. Anthony’s Church Davenport St. James Frank Casey Martin Whittaker the Pines Rest Home Mary Virginia St. James School

Mrs Picken Visits Des Moines Couple in Town

Mrs Esther Picken of Des Moines is visiting for a couple of days at the home of Mr and Mrs W J Shannon. The First Presbyterian Church holds a congregational meeting this evening at 7 30.

Esther Picken Des Moines W. J. Shannon First Presbyterian Church

Pleasantville graduate ties to Des Moines marriage plans

Miss Alley, a 1965 Pleasantville High School alumna, has worked at the State Office Building in Des Moines for two years. Mr. Jarvis, a 1963 Washington High School graduate, served 14 months in Germany and now works on a farm. A spring wedding is planned.

Miss Alley Pleasantville State Des Moines Jarvis Washington High School Germany

Saddle Club potluck and meetings at Fairgrounds

Club hosts Mr and Mrs Alvin Shebeck and Mr and Mrs Howard Marquis welcomed members for a potluck at the Fairgrounds. Virgil Norton presided and named audit and sunshine committees. February plans include guest night hosted by Vic Holzworth and Lyle Lowe. Bingo closed the evening. Twenty two American Home III members met for meditation and officer nominations.

Saddle Club Alvin Shebeck Howard Marquis Fairgrounds Virgil Norton Ella Fisher Gary Murphy Murphy Clifford Thompson Sunshine Vic Holzworth Lyle Lowe American Home III Darrell Ross Clayde Knapp Humphrey Owen L. W. Carpenter Ross Jay Sellers William Putman Clinton Hensel Roy Steele Arden Freel Clarence Jacobs Fred Bartow L. M. Eicher

Community Events and Club Meetings Schedule

Thursday and Friday social calendar lists numerous meetings across Masonic Temple Moose Home KC Hall and churches. Includes Women of Moose formal enrollment eight pm and various Circle luncheons and prayer groups. Friday features Masonic Lodge family potluck installation and many church circle meetings with times and hosts.

Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Home KC Hall Christian C W F Martha Group Keith Williams Jr Priscilla Group Dale Doggett Masonic Lodge Temple Baptist John Circle Methodist Wsc Elwyn Corey R.W. Hyde Cimele IV Norman Schoonover W. S. Kyle Halcyon House M. O. Smith P. L.etter Fred Bey Esther Group Ira Morrison Dorcas Group John W. Miller Ruth Group Harold Jarvis Brighton Ces Marion Ave UPW Association 1St Presbyterian and Bethel

Diers Qualifies for Lutheran Mutual Executive Club

District Agent Robert H. Diers of Route 2 Brighton earned membership in Lutheran Mutual's Executive Club in 1967. The announcement came today from E. T. Koopman, Lutheran Mutual president.

TV Schedule Lineup Briefly Maps Daytime to Late Night

The listing shows a full day of programming from 7:00 to 12:02 with shows including Toda For You Concentration Personality Square Jeopardy Eye Guess News Almanac Make a Deal Days of Life Doctors Another World Don't Say Match Game Mr Ed Cap'n Ernie Truth or NBC News Cinema 6 News Special Tonight and Lockup. Major blocks include game shows talk shows soap operas and news segments across daytime and evening slots.

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