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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1973

Page

8

Foster Bagge dies here this morning

Foster Glenn Bagge of 115 West Jefferson died this morning January 13, 1973 at his home after a yearlong illness. Funeral set for Monday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. M. O. Smith. burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. He was born November 23, 1897 in Charter Oak Iowa, raised in Fonda, attended Grinnell College, married Floy Daniels June 25 1924. He ran Earl May Seed Store, then The Garden Shop, member of United Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Rotary Club American Legion. Surviving: wife and one daughter Mrs. Larry Thornton of Mundelein.

Foster Glenn Bagge West Jefferson Jones M. O. Smith Elm Grove Mr. Bagge Charter Oak Iowa Albert May Smith Bagge Fonda Grinnell College Floy Daniels Earl May United Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Rotary Club Washington U.S. Army American Legion Larry Sybil) Thornton Mundelein

Funeral plans set for Robert Fisher 54

Funeral services for Robert Cloyce Fisher 54 found dead Friday morning will be Monday at 1 30 p m at Powell Funeral Home Keota with Rev Dave Higdon of West Chester Methodist Church officiating Burial will be in Keota Cemetery Fisher born January 2 1919 at Washington son of Walter and Anna Fisher He spent his life as a farmer in 76 Township He is survived by his wife a daughter Sharon Yocum two sons Larry and John two grandchildren his father two brothers Harold and Richard and a sister Phyllis Reif He was preceded in death by his mother and sister Sally Kleese.

Keota Robert Cloyce Fisher Powell Dave Higdon West Chester Kahoka

Circle hears program on best loved hymns

The John Vaughn Circle met at the Baptist Church Friday with hostesses Mrs Harlan Widmer and Mrs Leo Mangold. Mrs Walter Weston opened with prayer. The Billy Graham team presented stories on best loved hymns led by Mrs Richard Weeks Mrs Verna Crone and Mrs Robert Lund.Letters from former members Miss Lois Turnipseed and Mrs Mordice Hughson were read. Weeks reported on Christmas fruit baskets for shut ins. Members donated items for boxes to send to four service members. Crone and Weston will mail the boxes. Meeting ended with the Lord s Prayer.

Harlan Widmer Leo Mangold Baptist Church John Vaughn Walter Weston Billy Graham Richard Weeks Verna Crone Robert Lund Lois Turnipseed Mordice Hughson

Washington County appoints new Conservation Commission

A new Washington County Conservation Commission is formed with five members Dr. A C Peterson serving five years Herbert Campbell four years John Walsh three years Duane White two years and Charles Hotle one year. The board was authorized by voters at the last election.

Washington County

Catholic Daughters report on charity and meetings

Catholic Daughters committee reports from a Wednesday meeting in the St James room note 26 Christmas baskets delivered to shut ins. Islea Schulty and Mrs. Marcella Wittetoe report on cookies for Washington Care Center and a VA Hospital party. A donation to Washington Senior Citizens Council. Mrs. Earl Voelker appointed to council. Bandage making for missions. Next meeting February 14 at 6 30 pm in church parking lot to go to County Home for a Valentine party with cookies to be brought. meeting at 8 15 pm.

St. James Islea Schulty Washington Care Center Marcella Wittetoe VA Hospital Washington Senior Citizens Council Earl Voelker Marilyn Nebel Voelker Mike Wood Larry Marek Agnes Sojka Edna Stumpf

Friendship Club shares name origins and plans potluck

Twelve members of the Friendship Club answered roll call by describing how they got their name at a Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. Harold Kueneman. Guest Mrs. Ray Miller attended with two children, and plans emerged for a potluck at the Fairgrounds schoolhouse on January 25 at 6 p.m. Prizes were awarded to several members, and refreshments were served by Mrs. Knottnerus and Mrs. Kueneman.

Friendship Club Harold Kueneman Ray Miller Dallas Lasek Matt Kaufman Fairgrounds Robert Shepherd Erwin Wulf Gladys Wulf Norma Sandburg Wilma Campbell Havel Nora Knottnerus Miller Knottnerus Kueneman

Brian O'Donnell Guided By Faith Family And Sport

Brian O'Donnell, guidance counselor at Highland, credits his Roman Catholic faith and sports for his rehabilitation. He names Ron Schipper, Dr. Ray Pugh, Mike Orr, and Bev O'Donnell as key encouragers while living in Ainsworth with wife Bev, a former nursing supervisor.

O'Donnell Lowa Ron Schipper Central Ray Pugh Drake Mike Orr Bev Younkers Center Belmont O’donnells Ainsworth Brian O'Donnell Brian O’donnell Highland

Allen praises Miami Dolphins and warns Redskins on film

Washington coach George Allen calls the Dolphins the soundest team he has faced while noting they lack visible weaknesses. Dolphins coach Don Shula downplays film study and cites focus on the next game as he discusses readiness for a potential perfect season amid media attention. Fines are issued to three motorists in a justice court for traffic violations.

Newport Beach Calif UPI George Allen Miami Dolphins Washington Redskins Dolphins Don Shula Miami Green Bay Packers Dallas Cleveland Browns NFL Allen Shula George Kansas City

Piper plans move to Winfield after farm sale

Chester Piper and his wife will close out their farm five miles northeast of Crawfordsville on January 20 and relocate to 308 West Pine in Winfield. The Anwyl family owned the farm since 1853 and the piece has hosted generations including Mrs Piper and her father Fred Anwyl.

Marian Waters Crawfordsville Chester Piper Winfield West Pine Anwyl Evan Anwyl Machynlleth Mongromeryshire Wales Joe Jones Kenneth Cherryholmes Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant Harry Suter Glenn Anderson Mountain Home Ark Harry Bob Huff Andersons John Braida John Chariton Fairfield Donald Angstead Motor Co Airport Road Clyde Lambert Ainsworth Iowa Pave Road Chet Piper Kenneth Gilbert

Columbus Falls In Tight 53-52 Heartbreaker

New London pulled away late to edge the Columbus Community Wildcats 53-52. Garth Murry led Columbus with 11 points while Brian Corber scored 21 for New London as Columbus drops to 6-2 in the SE Iowa Conference and 9-2 overall.

Columbus Community Wildcats Wildcats New London Columbus Bill Austin Austin Garth Murry Gary Slight Dave Crooks Chris van Auken Brian Corber

Closing out and farm auctions across Iowa in January

Multiple farm and household auctions listed with dates from January 15 to January 27. Locations include Keota Muscatine Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Washington Kalona Wapello Ollie Middletown and Morning Sun with sellers such as Lyle Palmer F C Morris and Sons Ralph Meade and Sons and Henry Woerdeman. Start times range 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and include livestock sales and household goods.

Keota Lyle Palmer Muscatine Iowa Great River Road F. C. Morris and Sons Mt. Pleasant Ralph Meade & Sons Henry Woerdeman Morning Sun John Holsteen Washington Fairgrounds Ella Miller Washington Ben Bruegge Estate Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Wapello Livestock Sales Inc Highway 61 Wapello Wayland Washington Livestock Sales Co Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Middletown Burlington

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