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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1969
Page
5
Aunt Agatha recalls a brutal weather week with ice coats from Tuesday to Friday, school closures and transportation bans, a winter camp by Boy Scouts, and a spike in local crime including burglaries forged checks and a prank that felled a 36 foot high school tree. Police warn parents about rides from strangers.
The column recalls a harsh spell with flu lingering for some. A neighbor crafts improvised ice creepers from chicken wire for traction, noting two issues: ducking gait and rapid wear. Stockmen clear barns as Thursday’s sun aids feeding, while county gravel roads remain slick awaiting warmer weather and imminent winter forecasts.
The Stork Gazette notes Tracy Ann Wertz, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Wertz of 220 East Madison Washington. The brief birth notice records the infant and parental names with residence.
Washington and area progress reports include a water well update showing 1,700 feet drilled with 1,000 feet to go and state health regional office aims to bring services closer to residents. The Demons edge Mt. Pleasant 66 60 in a tense home game as the Y swim team tops Muscatine 207 to 167. Open house at the long term care unit attracts 300 to 350 visitors. Local students honored at Area Ten Community College for fall quarter marks, with Cora Canott and others earning top honors. Community notices cover anniversaries, births, sales, and local business leadership changes.
The week features a robin sighting on Cedar Drive and snowbound streets. Schools in Washington Community districts Brighton Elementary and Prairie Flower dismissed early due to heavy rainfall. Local wrestling saw Highland edge Waco 24 to 23. Pancake feed drew 950 despite horrible weather, with thanks to merchants. Washington Council on Religious Affairs installed officers led by John Owen. Supt. Byron Thomas of the Waco School District submitted his resignation. The Wards visited relatives in California and Colorado with granddaughter Benita. Lila Jane Moore of Katona and Bob Allen Grout announce engagement.
Multiple brief notices report deaths and funeral services across Washington County Iowa and neighboring towns. Names include Lottie Robert son 90 of Wayland Clark Hopping 69 of Columbus Junction Herman D Wagner in Brighton John McConahay 93 Mary Ali e Holte 93 and Ce lia Anderson 64 Minneapolis. Services and burial details are noted with locations and dates in January 1969.
Washington County shows extensive Red Cross service with 3513 hours since July 1, 1968. In Wellman six volunteers contributed 318 hours at Shenk's Rest Home. nine women gave 419 hours at United Presbyterian Home. veterans hospital services included six men for 1075 hours and eight women for 1196 hours in Iowa City. Robert Carter elected chairman of the Extension Council. Rolland Benson vice chair, Mrs. Ed Augustine secretary, William Jones treasurer. Washington ninth grade basketball lost 60 56 to Fairfield. Jim Gray named manager of local theatres. A youth conference on drug abuse drew 80 participants from several churches. Stockholders at Washington State Bank held annual meeting. year end resources near 9.98 million with dividend paid. Leona Gardner and James Hotchkiss installed as noble grand of Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges respectively. Donald Gene Sanders recovering at Mercy Hospital after surgery.
On a ice filled day local merchants sold large salt quantities while residents use salt and compounds on walkways. Post office staff delivered mail despite freezing rain and road hazards. Community notices include Kiwanis meeting postponement, Boy Scout winter camp, and local honors at Washington High School wrestling match and Rainbow installation.
The Washington area notes retirements and honors including city letter carrier Ralph H. McCreedy retiring after 36 years and Mrs. Thomas Bates receiving the State Handicap Award of the Year as Handicapped Iowan of the Year. Local sports recap covers Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks 100 68 win over University High, and YMCA league results. Community updates include Chamber of Commerce officers elected Robert Dahl president and Aldo Morotti vice president.
Eileen Sue Dickinson daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Dickinson Birmingham wed William Glenn Lowe son of Mr and Mrs Delbert Lowe Brighton in a 1030 mass at St Mary Fairfield with Rev Robert Jackson officiating Two large arrangements of white gladioli mums and pink carnations graced the altar The Perdock and Winga couples are home after a wedding trip to Arizona and Oklahoma They married January 4 at St James Catholic Church Linda Kern daughter of Cletus Kerns Wellman became Mrs Ronald William Perdock Groom is son of Mr and Mrs William Perdock The couple reside in the Perdock Winga Apartments
The Evening Journal notes admissions and discharges at County Hospital and long term care unit. It records patients including James Lewis and Tomas Salazar among others from Washington Columbus Junction Keota and Kalona with medical and surgical cases. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Wertz of Washington.
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