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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1968
Page
2
Washington Public Library considers an Amnesty Day for overdue books but has not approved it. Librarian Ed Brown cites Chicago’s successful event where over ten thousand overdue items were returned. About 200 books are currently missing but may be misplaced.
Harmony High School hosted the conference clash as Waco overwhelmed Van Buren 68 to 42. Gary Eichelberger led Waco with 23 points and 15 rebounds, followed by Randy Stauffer 14 and Rich Seberg 12. Van Buren’s Ken McLeland scored 18. Waco advances to face West Burlington for the title Saturday night.
About 42 students from Waco High School visited Mt. Pleasant courthouse on January 9 in a government class field trip. Arrangements were by Henry County Recorder Helen Virden. The group toured major offices and met with the board of supervisors while others visited the court room and the offices of the county superintendent of schools the assessor and the social welfare board.
Ada Elmira Oats born Feb 3 1875 in Louisa County to John W Duncan Oats reared Cotter area married Dec 21 1893 to John D Hamil who died Oct 7 1948 survives five children Floyd Hamil Crawfordsville Glen Cherryholmes Washington Davenport John Hamil Jr Columbus Junction eleven grandchildren sixteen great grandchildren two brothers and one sister preceded her in death funeral Sunday 2 30 pm Jones Funeral Home Washington burial Columbus City Cemetery calling after 7 pm tonight
Mrs Irene Ofelt died unexpectedly at 70 from a heart attack at her home 220 South Marion Avenue January 18 1968. The funeral is Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St James Catholic Church with burial in Elm Grove. Rosary is Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. She was born March 4 1897 in Washington County. Survived by daughter Lois Greenwood of Cherokee four grandchildren one brother Martin Whittaker of Washington two sisters Mabel Barnes of Washington and Henrietta Helm of Cedar Rapids. Her parents and a sister preceded her in death.
Francis E. McKean 72 of Muscatine died Wednesday night at Muscatine General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Fairbanks Funeral Home Muscatine. Burial will be in Indian Creek Cemetery near Columbus Junction. He was born July 21 1895 in Louisa County and married Ora Shaw who preceded him. Survivors include daughter Mrs Russ Nagle of Mesa Arizona and sisters Mrs Blanche McGreer and Mrs Virgil McKasson.
A memorial service for Mrs. Walter Longer was held Thursday afternoon in the Baxter School auditorium where she taught second grade. Mrs. Longer died unexpectedly Sunday at her home. Family and friends gathered as tributes were given by local officials and friends. The service included a high school choir and remarks by several community members before a light reception in the landlady’s home.
William Reinert 94 of rural Keota died Thursday January 18 1968 at Maplewood Manor Sigourney. He was born March 16 1873 in Sigourney to Michael and Mary Harras Reinert. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. Holm Funeral Home Sigourney Rev C S Kempker. Burial in Sigourney. Survived by son Leo Keota grandson John brother G A Reinert Washington. Wife Lucy Klett died November 19 1967. Two sisters and five brothers preceded him in death.
The Washington County Treasurer's office will close daily at 4 p.m. starting Monday to finish daily book work from higher auto plate sales. By 1 p.m. today the office had sold 4,488 auto license plates.
The Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association held its annual members meeting on January 17, 1968. Directors Ralph V. Bauer M. J. Cruise L. A. Jones re-elected for three years and Paul V. Shearer elected for two years to replace Carlton C. Wilson deceased. President L. E. Dunlap described growth in assets and reserves with year end 1967 assets totaling 3,813,841.65 and 134,966.00 in interest paid to savers. After the meeting the board elected L. E. Dunlap President John Winga Vice President Lloyd Beenblossom Secretary-Treasurer and Marguerite Swift Assistant Secretary.
Dianna Hesseltine homemaker at Waco has been named the 1968 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow for Waco Community Schools. She won by finishing first in a written knowledge and attitude exam for senior girls and is now eligible for state and national scholarships. She also received a specially designed silver charm from General Mills, sponsor of the Betty Crocker search.
A Marine company patrol near Con Thien encounters heavy fire from North Vietnamese positions after intelligence warned of a new offensive. Three Marine companies join to trap the enemy as big guns from the other side fire across the border. U S spokesmen report 67 artillery rounds hit Marine positions.
Admitted yesterday are Mrs. David Schantz of Washington in medical care and Mrs. Glennie Wise of Washington for surgical needs. Dismissed today is Mrs. Rudolph Bonnich sen of Columbus Junction.
Friday events include General Meeting at 7 30 at church Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall Bethlehem Commandery 6 30 Masonic Temple pot luck meat and coffee provided bring two dishes open installation Saturday OES Installation 8 p m Masonic Temple Shirts and Skirts 8 p m Legion Hall Deb Stater caller refreshments drawing for free ticket to next dance Monday Music department postponed until Feb 5 Wash Away Tops 7 30 YWCA White Shrine Bridge 1 30 Masonic Temple Golden Age Club 10 a m YWCA lunch at noon Tuesday Garden II 2 p m Mrs S M Fishburn Family Living I 8 p m Mrs Phil Kneen Y Wives 1 30 p m YW rooms Ceramics plate glass craft and gym activities Cedar Two Farm Bureau Women 1 30 p m Mrs William Norman Bring article on labeling or packaging of foods 19th Century Club postponed until Feb 13 White Shrine 8 p m Ma Applied Arts I 8 p m Mrs Robert Vanderlinden BPW Club 6 30 p m Dinner at Captain s Table Senior Citizens Council 8 p m East room at Y Art Guild 7 30 p m At studio Senior Citizens Discussion Group 2 p m At Y
Rose Sojka Ed Knotek Mr and Mrs Carl Kos and Margarite Knotek attended Tillie Carney’s funeral at Lone Tree on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Frank Mayhew suffered a fall at home, breaking knee and wrist, and is being treated at Mercy Hospital in room 212. Clarence Swanson of Dunkerton visited his sister in law Mrs Cathern Griffeth and Trudy Thursday and Friday, and left today for Illinois before returning home.
PEO Chapter 1 entertained by Mrs Tom Stewart with Mrs Raymond Carter presiding. Corsage given to Mrs J M Lloyd for long service. Memorial service for Mrs Marian Bailey. Founders Day program by Mr Wendell Eden with Mrs Leo Hoover assisting. Refreshments by Mrs Robert Moss and Mrs George Tripp. HH Club hosted by Mrs Leonard Malmberg with 12 members and children. Business meeting chaired by Mrs Don Applegate. Roll call topics shared and thanks read from Mrs Robert Lytle for support of Special Education School. Refreshments served with help from Mrs Don Holmes and Mrs Earl Ferrell. UPW Circle III hosted by Mrs William Petratt. welcomed Hazel Euwer Ruth Watts. Marion Grosscup guest. Devotions by Mrs Henry Lanning and business led by Mrs Archie Kaufman.
A line of refrigerators offers changeable panels in walnut, cherry, rattan, bronze or black to match the rest of the kitchen. Blank paneling lets you paint or cover to align with draperies or wallpaper. Nine models feature the swapable panels and a sugar saver cup counts and dispenses one teaspoon.
Joseph Kirkpatrick and spouse transfer ownership to Morris A. Hill and spouse for a tract of land starting at the southeast corner of OL 3 East Washington. The conveyance documents describe a transfer of real property interests between the named individuals in a recorded deed.
Leeds Tom S Patterson and wife transfer land in section 14 75 8 to Nate E Young. Howard Kyle Patton and wife convey lot 8 block 21 OP Washington to Marion F Sheetz and wife. Olen Mullikin and wife sell land in section 7 74 8 to Clara B Goucher. Jay R Miller and Edmund D Morrison Jr executors of the estate of E D Miller sell land in section 27 79. Donald D Dayton and wife transfer lot 8 Ward's subdivision in Washington.
Des Moines report cites Better Homes and Gardens editor Gerald M. Knox noting overweight individuals often skip breakfast. He argues missing breakfast usually leads to overeating later and suggests eating moderately five to six times daily. Calorie balance and eating pattern, not meal omission, drive weight.
A marriage license was issued recently to Omer Joseph Yoder of Wellman and Vivian Olson of Marengo, recording their intent to wed.
Margaret Work entertained the Women's Christian Temperance Union meeting on Thursday afternoon. Grace Vincent led devotions on obligations of leaders, and Mrs Ernest Brown spoke on By Proper Means. The program emphasized home protection, abstinence, and informing others about temperance. Miss Work led the business session in the president's absence. 40 regular and 23 honorary members were reported.
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