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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1972

Page

8

Optimist District Governor Visits Washington Meeting

Omer Rinehart, governor of the Iowa district of Optimist International, spoke in Washington to Optimists about district growth from 25 clubs six years ago to 45 now and projected 50 clubs with 2,000 members by year end. He noted the motto Carry the Baton and received a Boy Scouts certificate of appreciation. Next meeting is Tuesday at 6 45 a m in Wings Cafe. Rinehart, Marshalltown resident and moving and storage partner, is active in Audubon Society and wildlife groups.

Omer Rinehart Iowa Optimist International Washington Boy Scouts Winga Governor Rinehart Marshalltown Rinehart Moving and Storage Service Audubon Society National Wildlife Federation Iowa Ornithologists Union

YWCA Offers Variety of Classes for Women and Girls

The YWCA starts multiple short courses next week to help women and girls beat winter doldrums. Macrame begins January 24 in the YW Room at 1:30 with Mrs. Robert Vanderlinden. knitting for girls starts January 25 from 4 to 5 in the YW Room. chair caning begins January 26 in the VW Room at 7:30. crocheting and hairpin lace start January 27 in the VW Room at 7:30. Fees range from 2.25 to 3 per course with YW member discounts and materials required listed. Additional classes on Women's Knitting and Pattern Alteration will start in March. Call 653-2594 to sign up before classes begin.

YWCA Robert Ander Linden Loren Moore Maurice Crawford Robert Vanderlinden

Mrs Vada Heyde Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Vada Heyde aged 74 died Wednesday January 19 1972 at Washington Hospital Extended Care unit after a long illness. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday Gould Funeral Home Brighton with Rev. Virgil Blosser officiating. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton. Born May 11 1898 in Perlee to Jacob and Mary Foster Courtney. Survived by daughter Virginia Marston of San Francisco three sisters Lechner Kurtz Bockhart and Leota and brother Calvin.

Brighton Vada Heyde Washington Hospital Gould Funeral Home Virgil Blosser Hillcrest Heyde Perlee Jacob Mary Foster Courtney Walter Heyde Virginia Marston San Francisco Henry Lechner Fern Kurtz Washington Leota Bockhart Muscatine Calvin Fairfield

Rites Saturday for Mrs Brumfield 71

Mrs Margaret Brumfield 71 former resident of Haskins and Washington counties died January 19 1972 in a Dallas Texas hospital after a lingering illness The funeral will be Saturday January 23 at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev William Kettlitz officiating Burial will be Elm Grove Cemetery Friends may call 10 a m Saturday until service time Surviving are daughter Clarice Haesemeyer of Dallas three grandchildren two brothers James Boyd of Washington and Hugh Boyd of Albuquerque New Mexico Her husband a son two brothers and a sister preceded her in death

Margaret Brumfield Haskins Washington Dallas Texas Jones Funeral Home William Kettlitz Elm Grove Cemetery Margaret Boyd Highland Township Washington County William James Mary Jane Green Boyd Muscatine Delbert H. Brumfield Fred Clarice) Haesemeyer James Boyd Hugh Boyd Albuquerque New Mexico

Dale Gallagher dies in Long Beach California

Dale Gallagher a former Washington man and brother in law of Mrs Preston Wolf of Washington died Tuesday in St Marys Hospital Long Beach California He lived at 10030 East Van Buiten Bellflower California 90706 He previously ran a service station on North Marion Avenue in Washington and moved to California years ago. His wife insisted on hiring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for amateur violinist Joseph Pilbury to conduct a concert.

Dale Gallagher Washington Preston Wolf St. Mary's Hospital Long Beach Calif Forest Lawn Cypress Gallagher East van Buiten Bellflower Marion Avenue California London UPI Joseph Pilbury Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Pilbury

Lauterbur to speak at church banquet

Frank Lauterbur head football coach at the University of Iowa will be guest speaker at the father and son banquet at Washington United Presbyterian Church Monday evening January 24. Gary Murphy will be master of ceremonies and Dale Caldwell will toast the sons.

Frank Lauterbur University of Iowa Washington United Presbyterian Church Lauterbur Gary Murphy Dale Caldwell Terry Goeke Lauterbut Iowa Post University of Toledo Toledo Rockets Iowa

Livestock Market Report from Des Moines and Twin Cities

Des Moines and southern Minnesota hog markets show slow overall movement with good demand. Butchers steady to up 25 cents, with some 50 to 75 cent gains for selected lots. sow prices around 20.50. Bulls and lighter weight hogs listed with price ranges for various weights.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Minnesota U.S

Market figures from Washington Evening Journal barter notes

On Thursday January 20 1972 an early page lists livestock price ranges for steers and heifers with weight bands and prices. It notes today’s estimate 65000 dollars, last week 71000, a year ago 109000 and the prior Wednesday 75000.

Washington Evening Journal

John Myers Named President Of Washington Chamber Board

Ten years ago today John Myers was elected president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce board of directors at the first meeting of the new year on Wednesday evening.

John Myers Washington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Desirable Freedom from Tight Garters and Girdles

A brief note discusses comfort and health benefits when freedom from restrictive garments is needed. It highlights ease of movement and improved fit for daily wear and physical activity. No specific people or organizations are mentioned.

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