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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1970

Page

3

Send-Off for the Seventies at Republican Women Meeting

Republican Women of Johnson County host guest speaker Mrs Edwin A Humpleby first district president at the Legion rooms City Hall following a 12 30 p m salad potluck luncheon on Thursday January 22 1970. Humpleby Iowa City resident and Life Time Inc president husband and three daughters. She has held Johnson County GOP offices and was 1968 national convention alternate delegate. The program includes Mrs Joe Jones as president presiding and Mrs Everett Meeker on future plans. dues for 1970 will be collected by Mrs Carl Jungbluth and Mrs Arden Freel. All Republican Women invited to attend with a salad and table service.

Edwin A Twyla) Humpleby Legion Rooms City Hall Iowa City Life Time Inc Humpleby Carl P. Jungbluth Arden Freel Jay Brewer VFW First Presbyterian U Circle V Ray Glover Mike Wheelan Marion Ave McCleery Y. Washington County Mary Wesleyan Service Guild Harold Griffeth Joe Jones George Dare Auxiliary Legion Hall Y W CA L. M. Eicher Good Will Club Senior Citizens Y. Women of Moose Moose Home Family Living I Floyd Polis Creative Living I

Luncheon Friday for WSCS members

The United Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service held a Friday meeting at the church with about eighty attendees. Mrs. Don Maxwell presided as president and introduced the new assistant pastor Rev. Tom Pace and his wife. A hymn sing, cake walk, and welcoming activities followed, led by Mrs. Earl Rae and assistants.

United Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service Scott Wilcox Circle III Emma Barnett Church Responsibility M. O. Smith Don Maxwell Tom Pace Clarence Jacobs Wilcox Richard Paul Earl Rae Charles Crull Lyle Brinton

Washington Hustlers 4-H Club Holds January Meeting

The Washington Hustlers 4-H Club met Thursday evening with 22 members. Rex Roth and Ralph Greenlee of Halls Feed Service showed a film on evaluating meat-type hogs while Bill Wagoner presented conservation slides. Preparations for the new year were made and Mike Weller was welcomed as a new member.

Washington Hustlers 4-H Club Rex Roth Ralph Greenlee Halls Feed Service Bill Wagoner Mike Weller

Frank J. Ryan dies Friday in Oregon

Frank J. Ryan known as Buster dies January 16 in Lebanon Oregon. The Washington born Navy veteran, age 70, had lived in Oregon since retirement in 1968. Survived by wife two sons John and Thomas a daughter Mary two brothers and five sisters. Burial and funeral were to be in Lebanon Oregon.

Frank J Buster) Ryan Lebanon Ore Mr. Ryan Washington John P Mary Ryan Seibel Institute of Technology Chicago Soldiers’ Home Marshalltown Navy John Cedar Rapids Thomas Eugene Oregon Mary Lawrence Ottumwa Nelle) Gehringer Burlington Ft. Madison Maurice Helen) Beenblossom Larned Kan

Bohrofen Anniversary Celebrated in Keota Home

Mr and Mrs Dennis Bohrofen of Keota marked their 25th wedding anniversary with a party at the home of Mr and Mrs Roger L Chapman. Ern est Lampe of West Chester provided entertainment as guests including their two children Tracy and Monte and many relatives gathered to honor the couple.

Dennis Bohrofen Keota Roger L. Chapman Ernest Lampe West Chester Tracy Monte Alva Bohrofen Lucille Royce Coffee Holmes Charles Doran Ottumwa Carl Stecher Rock Island Ill Walter Harris Wapello Charles Weis Frank Burlingame Reid Orris John Logan Joe Trier Robert Boileau Washington Gerald Ochs

Club activities at Farmers Mutual hold annual meet

William P. Dusenbery was elected president of Farmers Mutual Insurance Association at the Friday policy holders meeting. Officers include Wilbur Wright vice president Charles Kennedy secretary treasurer and Gerald J. Hahn assistant secretary. Five township directors were named L W Robison Carroll Morgan Lester Schnoeblen David Wright and Charles Kennedy. Insurance in force reached 89,946,332 a year gain of 3,452,687. Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance president L G Keene spoke on insurance.

William P. Dusenbery Farmer’s Mutual Insurance Association Wilbur Wright Charles Kennedy Gerald J. Hahn Washington County L. W. Robison Brighton Carroll Morgan Clay Lester Schnoebelen Iowa David Wright Washington L. G. Keene Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance

Mooseheart chapter honors and notices from January gathering

A thank you read from the Sunshine Girl of Mooseheart and messages from Vietnam soldiers receiving Christmas ditty bags. The chapter received the achievement award from Junior Graduate Regent Mrs. Sam Simmering marking a year of progress. Midseason conference program set for Council Bluffs in February 2022. Meetings, hospitality, and gift events noted along with admissions, births, and dismissals across Washington and Keota communities.

Sunshine Girl Mooseheart Lucille St. Denis Greater Chicago Ill Vietnam Women of the Moose and the Red Cross Sam Simmering College of Regents Council Bluffs Holiday Inn Academy of Friendship Everette Goodwin Eva Blake Curl Lyle Brock

Branson Visitors Share Time With Waggoners Family

Mr and Mrs Joe Waggoner of Branson Missouri spent a few days at week end with his mother Mrs Franklin Waggoner. Mr and Mrs Ron Bennett welcomed a son Robert Jay born Sunday January 18 at Washington County Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Bennett and Mr and Mrs Dale Richards with great grandparents Mr and Mrs Lyle Wilcox and Mr and Mrs W C Richards.

Joe Waggoner David and Beth Branson, Mo Franklin Waggoner Ron Bennett Robert Jay Washington County Hospital Joe Bennett Dale Richards Lyle Wilcox W. C. Richards Washington

Two Killed In Iowa Highway Crashes On Ice

Two fatalities were reported in Iowa traffic accidents over the weekend. Thomas N. Martin, 16, of Mount Pleasant died Sunday afternoon in a car with James Kenneth Schadt, 18, also of Mount Pleasant, after Schadt lost control on an icy bridge on U.S. 34 west of Mount Pleasant. Their car struck an oncoming vehicle driven by Edward Enright, 39, of West Branch. Carol Lee Ankel, 22, of Middle Amana died Friday evening near the intersection of Iowa 220 and 140, about a half mile west of Amana.

Iowa Iowa Highway Patrol Thomas N. Martin Mount Pleasant James Kenneth Schadt Schadt U.S Edward Enright West Branch Carol Lee Ankel Middle Amana Iowa 220 Amana

Washington Evening Journal masthead and rates page

The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff roles editor business manager advertising director news editor local advertising and production superintendent. The notice includes mailing subscription rates for in state and out of state, with 1 year 15 dollars and 6 months 8 dollars being offered and carrier rates per week in Washington.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Peek Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Ass Iowa Press Ass’n Audit Bureau of Circulations P. O

Over 100 enroll in adult classes at Mid-Prairie

More than 100 men and women registered Monday night for Adult Education classes in the Mid-Prairie School District. Prospective members may still register by calling Mid-Prairie High School or attending the next scheduled class. Upcoming sessions include Sewing and Tailoring, Photography, Upholstery, Slim'n'Trim, and Men’s Volleyball at Wellman, Kalona, and West Chester locations, with dates January 19 and 20. A Modern Farm Records course needs more registrations. call S.S. Statler at 646-6091 by Friday January 16.

Mid-Prairie Mid-Prairie High School Wellman High School Wellman Ele Wellman Elc Kalona Junior High West Chester Elc S.S. Statler

Richland bank plans merger proposal discussed

Richland based Union State Bank considers merging with Ottumwa's Union Bank and Trust Company to have assets and deposits acquired and the Richland bank run as an office of the Ottumwa firm. President F B Shultz would join Union Bank leadership and continue business with Ralph Steel and Mabel Hollingsworth.

F. B. Shultz Union State Bank of Richland Union Bank and Trust Company of Ottumwa Richland Commercial Club Union Bank and Trust Company Union State Bank Bank In Shultz Union Bank and Trust Co Ralph Steel Mabel Hollingsworth Richland Bank Union Bank State Banking Department Commercial Club Bradley Young Don Niece Raymond Swartzwelter

Washington social calendar listed clubs and meetings

Multiple groups meet this week in Washington including Rainbow Girls at 7:30 p.m. and officers at 7 p.m., Bible II at 8 p.m., Beta Sigma Phi at 8 p.m., Daughters of the Nile, VFW Auxiliary, Y Wives swimming, U P W Circles, Booster Club potluck, and Senior Citizens discussions. Events span Tuesday to Thursday with church services, luncheons, and community activities across Ma sonic Temple, Bucharest Temple, Y facilities, and local halls.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Bible II Everett Meeker Frances Patton Association For Retarded Children Nurses Home Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Dale Harter Daughters of the Nile Walter Doak Bucharest Temple Dot Bauer

Assessment stations open in two areas

Residents in Wellman and Ainsworth may report for personal property assessment this week. Stations operate January 19 and 24 at city hall Wellman and Legion hall Ainsworth from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Wednesday until 7 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to noon.

Wellman Ainsworth City Hall Legion Hall

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Mrs. Humpleby WSCS Washington Hustlers Frank J. Ryan Honor Bohrofens Farmers Mutual Moose Paul Bainter St. Joseph The Loyal Order of Moose Officers of the Loyal Order and Women of the Moose Women of the Moose Ronald Stalder Don Tappan Allan Dennis Veterans Hospital Howard Curl Stephen Helscher Irene Cupp John Kurtz Joe Gill Richard Kaufman Crawfordsville Richard Ballard Ronald Bennett Rhonda Stagers Rubio Addie Thompson Verle Koch Bernice Negus United Press International Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa General Electric Sitler’s What Cheer Opera House Des Moines Ymca Boys Chorus Bell Ringers Lee Coulon What Cheer William Westphal Creative Living II George van Houten Fleur de Lis Club George Horn Thomas Edison Mangold Brand New Sonotone Washington Hotel Charles W. King Dist Sonotone OF South Green Ballingall Hotel Gus Glaser Arizona Chef Boy Ar Dee Wortz Chocolate Duncan Hines T. V Musselman’s Tox Mrs. Grimes REGAL
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