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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1972

Page

5

Dear Aunt Agatha Week in Washington notes 1972 plans

The column reports warmer weather followed by a 9 below zero snap. County Conservation board and Chamber of Commerce reorganize for 1972 with new officers and a secretary vacancy. Eyes for donation eye bank training at Jones Funeral Home. Richard Whetstine becomes Eagle Scout in Tacoma. Tacoma council bids on water tower curb work. Farm power seminar at YMCA and farm machinery class planned.

County Conservation Board Chamber of Commerce Hubert Cub) Lehrer Washington Iowa Wayne Davis Jones Funeral Home Charles Whetstines Wellman Richard Tacoma Wash YMCA County Extension Service

Week on the Farm Cold Wave Tests Household Equipment

The column describes a cold wave stressing farm and home systems. The new furnace warms well, a frozen basement pipe was thawed, and a battery strain affected the pickup. Cattle shelter themselves in well-bedded barns as residents recall past winters and pubs remain a social hub for town news.

Passing Years highlights from local notes and events

Local column recalls 10 and 2 years ago community happenings. Families Raymond Carter Leanna Lanning and others share travels training and hospital stays. Veterans Hospital Iowa City, Mercyville and Mercy Hospital figures noted with defense bonds and a new cheese factory. 40s era items mention livestock directors parties and unemployment relief efforts.

Raymond Carter Cathi Brian Tampa Fla Dolores Zager Margarette Pratt Aurora Ill Mercyville Sanitarium Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Iowa City Etta Reeves Mrs. Reeves Lodi Calif Grace Stephen Mary Roberts Berry Hugh McCleery Helen Wilson Roger Sherman Glen Mace Richard McCleery Victory Book Committee Defense John Tucker

Local Births Announced in The Stork Gazette

Gary Lee Gordon born to Mr and Mrs Harry Lee Gordon Route 2 Keota. Lisa Kaye French born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dale French Route 3 Washington. Tricia Renee Embree daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Craig Embree. 600 South Marion Washington.

Gary Lee Gordon Harry Lee Gordon Keota Lisa Kaye French Kenneth Dale French Washington Tricia Renee Embree Philip Craig Embree South Marion Kenneth French Phil Embree Harry Gordon Edward Whitacre Brighton

Sherry Eash Installed as Rainbow Worthy Advisor

Sherry Eash was installed as worthy advisor of the Washington Assembly of Rainbow for Girls. Her theme, It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow, featured violet and azalea colors and a backdrop. Her father Jim Bash escorted her, with carnations presented by her sisters Susie and Linda.

Sherry Eash Washington Assembly of Rainbow Linda Sherry Jim Bash Susie

Deaths of Week Cast Across Iowa Towns and States

Regional notices report multiple deaths and funeral details including Angela Kristine Baker infant in Holderville Oklahoma and Mahlon Swartzendruber of Kalona. Also recorded are obituaries for Rev William Penner in Vermont and Dale Denison of Washington plus local notices from Kalona Wellman and Columbus Junction.

Ollie Angela Kristine Baker Donald Baker Holderville, Okla General Hospital

Lohrer Named Sexton for Washington Cemeteries

Hubert Cub Lohrer 59 of Washington is appointed sexton of the city's two cemeteries by Mayor Ralph Martin effective Jan 17 if council approves. He would replace Loren D Robertson who resigned to farm. Chamber board meeting to discuss replacements was cancelled due to illness. Se Kinsinger engagement and other brief items follow.

Hubert Cub) Lohrer Washington Ralph Martin Lohrer Chamber of Commerce Loren D. Robertson Sexton Post Robertson Chamber Lehrer Sexton Woodlawn Elm Grove

Frederick Wright earns Phi Beta Kappa honor

Frederick Wright a sophomore in the College of Medicine son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Wright of Keota named to the University of Iowa chapter of Phi Beta Kappa national scholastic honorary society. Other notes include Elaine Crockett bridal shower and engagements for Linda Diane Dayton Dunbar and Glenda Sue Kessel Widmer, a birth in Fairbanks Alaska to Robert A Tony Ross, James Brown’s Army posting at Ft Wainwright with 50 below zero, and Karen Huber named to the Dean's List at Kansas City Art Institute.

Rita Jones Robert E. Jones Wellman Cedarville College Cedarville Miss Jones Frederick Wright College of Medicine Wilbur Wright Keota University of Iowa Phi Beta Kappa National Scholastic Honorary Society Ward Spec Robert A. Tony Ross Fairbanks Alaska Richard Knupp Robert Ross Jacoline Knupp James Brown Edsall Brown Army Ft. Wainwright Karen Huber Kansas City Kansas City Art Institute Karen Keith Huber Washington

Washington Bucks Cold Snap With 9 Below Zero Reading

Frigid January weather grips Washington with a 9 below zero official reading and wind gusts near 25 mph. Residents stay near buildings as the chill reaches around 30 below with bundled coats and gloves essential. Wayne E. Davis gains eye enucleation certification joining two area morticians. Havold Hall reelected to lead the Washington County Conservation Board. Rotary Club hear reports on city projects for 1971 and 1972 including street paving and water improvements. Major birth reported in Mason City while Rural Women’s Club holds its annual dinner. Wheatland-Lost Nation game ends 64 to 4 with Wheatland’s Dan Lowe coaching the winning team.

Washington County Washington Jim Reschly City of Washington Rotary Club Reschly 4Th Avenue

Hospital admissions and births clutter Iowa notices

Day by day hospital entries list admitted patients with initials and towns such as Washington Kalona and Keota alongside medical surgical and newborns. Dismissals and births include Mr and Mrs Kenneth French Brenda Lyn and Becky Sue Weber and several other families in Washington and nearby communities.

Orpha Stocks Washington Robert Brewer Kenneth French Brenda Lyn Becky Sue Weber Keota Earl Wood Ainsworth

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