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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1970

Page

2

UPI: Red negotiators ignore Habib call to resume talks

Paris UPI reports U S negotiator Philip C Habib urged North Vietnam and the Viet Cong to begin prisoner of war talks without delay. The delegates rejected the appeal accusing Nixon of prolonging the war and blamed the United States for sabotaging the talks as the yearlong six party discussions marked their first anniversary.

Paris UPI U.S Philip C. Habib Hanoi Nixon Habib North Vietnam Viet Cong United States Vietnam South Vietnam Dinh Bao Thi South Col Ha van Lau Xuan Thuy Henry Cabot Lodge Madame Nguyen Thi Binh Pham Dang Lam Saigon Habib As Majestic

Admission and Names Listed By Medical Applicants

Yesterday admitted include Irvin Bomber Harper medical Mrs Golda Bartlett Brighton medical Rhonda Stagers Rubio surgical Jack Scheeler Brighton medical Marion Augustine Washington surgical Harry White Columbus Junction medical Today admitted include Mrs Earl Werts Washington medical Mary Kay Garton Washington surgical Today James Granville Love Crawfordsville Mrs Eva Crawford Washington Mrs Charles William West Washington

Irvin J. Bomber Harper Golda Bartlett Brighton Rhonda Stagers Rubio Surgical Jack Scheeler Marion Augustine Washington Harry White Columbus Junction Earl Werts Mary Kay Garton James Granville Love Crawfordsville Eva Crawford Charles William West

Go and Let Go Club Holds Birthday Luncheon

Eight members met with Mrs. Max Waterhouse for a birth day luncheon. Guests included Mrs. Pearl Woodford and Ferne Carr. Mrs. Leon Hanson led the meeting as roll call noted New Year’s resolutions. Mrs. Robert Miksch became president as the current president moves away. Mrs. Leon ard Goeke was elected vice president. New year books were distributed and plans were set for a family potluck February 13 at the community building to honor the Hanson family. Kitchen committee members are Mrs. Eugene Engel, Mrs. Bill Boileau and Mrs. Paul Hazelett.

Max Waterhouse Pearl Woodford Ferne Carr Leon Hanson Robert Miksch Leonard Goeke Hanson Eugene Engel Bill Boileau Paul Hazelett

Kiwanis hears from Lt Governor Nicola on patriotism

Kiwanis luncheon features division 2 Lt Gov Robert Nicola as speaker on patriotism. Board backs rubella inoculation in schools kindergarten to sixth grade and seeks community support. Kiwanis promotes coupon donations from Betty Crocker and General Mills to fund a bus for Woodward hospital and school, needing two million coupons.

Kiwanis Robert Nicola Betty Crocker General Mills Nebraska - Iowa Woodward Hospital John Owen Chamber of Commerce Washington

Washington County Historical Society seeks new members

The society invites residents to join at the annual dinner meeting on February 26 at 6 30 p.m. at the Captain's Table. More details will follow about reservations and the evening's program.

Washington County Historical Society

William Day to Speak at CAP Committee Meeting

William Day, chairman of the Washington County Health Board, will speak at the Washington County Community Action Committee Advisory committee meeting Monday January 19 at 8 p m in the Robert Day home 1005 S Iowa The CAP group will discuss the projected summer youth employment program and Vernon Clark CAP Center director will report Mrs Marjorie Steere will discuss tutoring programs

William Day Washington County Health Board Washington County Community Action Committee Advisory Committee Robert Day Iowa CAP Washington County Vernon Clark CAP Center Marjorie Steere

Hammond to Speak at YW Luncheon

Burge Hammond principal of Washington high school will speak at the YWCA public affairs cooperative luncheon in the YW room Monday noon January 19. His topic is the school lunch program as the group studies Hunger. Luncheon and program end by 1 30 p.m. Women of the community invited.

Burge Hammond Washington High School YWCA

Honor Schwengels at coffee Tuesday

Congressman Fred Schwengel and Mrs. Schwengel were guests of honor at a Tuesday evening coffee at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Helscher with nearly 100 attendees. The couple tour the first district, visiting Williamsburg, Fairfield, and Mt. Pleasant, while a petition opposing the Advance Ross Electronics closure gains momentum with over 400 signatures.

Fred Schwengel Schwengel Schwengels George Horn Helschers Syed Basit Asghar Karachi Pakistan University of Nebraska

Adult farmers to hear Schneider at Wellman

Melvin Schneider district manager of the Production Credit Association in Washington Iowa will be the principal speaker at the Mid Prairie Young Adult Farmer class meeting to discuss Farm Financing Agencies. The session begins Thursday night January 15 at 8 p.m. at Wellman Senior High. Agriculture enthusiasts are invited.

Melvin Schneider Production Credit Association Washington Iowa Wellman

Golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs E L Conrad

Mr and Mrs E L Conrad of Keota celebrate their golden anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p m Sunday January 25 at St Marys Hall Keota A noon family dinner precedes the event They were married January 27 1920 at St Elizabeths Harper They have two daughters and five sons including Virginia Groff Weirman Darlene Fiyan Keota Kenneth Sigourney Gale Rose Hill Dennis Don Keota and Ron Des Moines

E. L. Conrad Keota St. Mary’s Hall Conrad St. Elizabeth’s Church Harper Mitford Virginia) Groff We1riman Robert Darlene) Fiyan Kenneth Sigourney Gale Rose Hill Dennis Don Ron Des Moines

New YWCA sauna opens for free trial period

The YWCA unveils a new sauna open to all for two weeks without charge from 10 am to 10 pm on weekdays January 19 23 and January 26 30. It accommodates 4 or 5 people at a time. users bring towels and must consult a family doctor if health concerns exist. Memberships run January 1 for a fee of $3 per year.

YWCA

Guthers mark 50th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Carl H Guther observed their fiftieth anniversary at the health center of the United Presbyterian Home where Mr Guther has been a patient for almost three years. They were married in Sioux City on January 19, 1920, and have lived in Washington 48 of the 50 years.

Carl H. Guther United Presbyterian Home Mr. Guther Guther Maple Lane Mrs. Guther Sioux City Washington

Mike Tinnes 98 dies. Keota burial in Talleyrand Cemetery

Mike Tinnes aged 98 died Wednesday morning January 14 at Shenk Nursing Home Wellman where he had lived three years. Funeral services set for Saturday 1:30 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Keota with Rev. Milan K Thompson officiating. burial in Talleyrand Cemetery. Born February 15, 1871 in Keokuk County to Nicholas and Catherine Hulse Times. married April 11, 1899 to Rusha Waggoner in Keota. Survived by four daughters Mary Van Arkel Nora Knotternus Mildred Lee Luella White, a son Milo Times, 17 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Preceded by wife and four sisters.

Keota Mike Tinnes Shenk Wellman Powell Funeral Home Milan K. Thompson Talleyrand Cemetery Mr. Timmes Keokuk County Nicholas Catherine Hulse Rusha Waggoner Talleyrand Ainsworth Elmer Mary) van Arkel Newton R. T Nora) Knotternus Francis Mildred) Lee Webster Lawrence Luella) White Keosauqua Milo Times

Retail Merchants Meet to Plan 1970 Promotion Calendar

The Retail Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce will hold its first 1970 meeting Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the basement of I. B. U. John Logan will chair as old and new business are addressed and the 1970 Retail Promotion Calendar is anticipated to be planned during the session.

Retail Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce John Logan

Washington Evening Journal header and masthead data

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists editor David Elder and business manager, with William Shannon as vice president and advertising director. Charles Morris is news editor, Bob Shaffer handles local advertising, and Howard Hazen is production superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sundays and holidays.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Post

River Adventure by Jack Currey to be shown at UIowa

Iowa City will host the University of Iowa screening of River Adventure by Jack Currey as part of the Iowa Mountaineers Film Lecture Series. Currey chronicles a 310 mile Colorado River journey through the Grand Canyon starting at Lee's Ferry and ending at Temple Bar, with 161 rapids and stops at Vaseys Paradise and Phantom Ranch. The 2:30 p.m. program in Macbride Auditorium will feature Currey’s expeditions and TV credits.

Iowa City Jack Currey University of Iowa Iowa Mountaineers Currey River of No Return Idaho Green River Desolation Canyon Utah Colorado River Grand Canyon Lee’s Ferry Marble Canyon Arizona Temple Bar Lake Mead Vasey’s Paradise Elves Chasm Havasu Travertine Canyon Surprise Valley Phantom Ranch Canada Mexico Seven Seas Lands and Seas Macbride Auditorium

Young Kay Young and Everette Slaughter Jr Engagement

Riverside announces the engagement of Miss Susan Kay Young of Wellman and Everett L Slaughter Jr of Riverside. Miss Young is a senior at Mid Prairie High School. Slaughter is a Highlands Community High School graduate employed by Crandie Railroad. No wedding date set.

Riverside Susan Kay Young Wellman Everette L. Slaughter Jr Miss Young Mid. Prairie High School Mr. Slaughter Highland Community High School Crandie Railroad

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