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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1968

Page

2

Area Ten College appoints Statler head of agriculture department

Larry L. Statler, Iowa State University graduate and current head of vocational agriculture at Waverly Shell Rock, will lead Area Ten Community College's new department of agriculture starting June. A two year Production Agriculture program begins this fall with a potential Farm Mechanics course after approval. The program aims to serve farming needs across seven counties with courses in farm operation, livestock purchasing, crop production, and animal science.

Area Ten Community College Larry L. Statler Department of Agriculture Statler Iowa State University Waverly Shell Rock Area Ten Board of Directors

Local Medical Board Admits and Dismisses Cases

Yesterday admission of Mrs. Leo Fritz from Washington in medical practice Teresa Lukovsky of Washington in surgical field and Harold E. Lister of Washington in medical. Dismissed today Leonard Pohren of Washington and Mrs. Howard Been blossom of Ainsworth.

Leo Fritz Washington Teresa Lukovsky Surgical Harold E. Lister Leonard Pohren Howard Beenblossom Ainsworth

White Shrine meeting at Masonic Temple honors guests

Mrs. Ralph Greenlee and Mr. Greenlee presided over the White Shrine meeting at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening. A ceremonial initiated Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Guy of Brigh ton. Guests from Iowa City attended. Eleven past worthy high priestesses and eight past watchman of shepherds received gifts from the Greenlees. A February 27 courtesy visit will honor Mrs. Dorothea Shaffer with J. Elliot Grayson also present. A social hour followed with decorations and refreshments handled by Mr. and Mrs. Guy, Mr. and Mrs. Carter, and Mrs. Goodin.

Ralph Greenlee Greenlee Shepherds Masonic Temple Wendell Guy Brighton Roger Chapman Supreme Committee Iowa City Worthy Watchman of Dorothea E. Shaffer J. Elliot Grayson Robert Guy Roy Carter Russell Goodin

School of Missions Series at Methodist Church

The Methodist church of Washington will host a three Sunday series titled School of Missions. Rev Warren McFate and Burge Hammond lead the sessions on ecumenicity and lay roles, with Don Hill the guest speaker on February 18. Programs run 7 to 8 30 p.m. with refreshments and nursery.

School of Missions At Methodist Church The Methodist Church of Washington Warren McFate Burge Hammond Commission On Missions Don Hill

Cub Scout Pack 243 to meet Thursday night

Cub Scout Pack 243 schedules its monthly meeting for Thursday at the VFW Hall at 7 30 p m Induction of a new Cub master is planned along with awards and February plans All parents and Cubs are urged to attend Boys aged 8 9 and 10 interested in joining are invited to visit and learn about the organization New boys may be inducted anytime and new dens formed as numbers allow

VFW Hall

Mrs Nannie Gingerich dies in Kalona at 85

Mrs Nannie Gingerich 85 of Parnell died Tuesday morning at Pleasantview home Kalona after a short illness Funeral will be Friday at 10 30 a m at West Union Mennonite Church with Revs Herman Ropp and Emery Hochstettler officiating Burial will be in West Union Cemetery with Powell Funeral Home Wellman in charge Born March 24 1882 in Sturgis Michigan daughter of Jacob B and Malinda Warne Yoder Attended Kalona schools Married Amos Gingerich at Kalona Sept 17 1905 Survived by ten children Char ity Troyer La Junta Colorado Fred Alpha Minnesota LeRoy Versailles Truman Parnell Eunice Histand Brooksville Miss Paul E Williamsburg Oriel Iowa City Lois Bender Parnell Simon Elkhart Indiana Clayton La Junta Colorado Three sisters Mary Hershberger Emma Miller Clara Yoder all Kalona Two brothers Chris Kalona Oliver Flanigan Illinois 39 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren Preceded in death by husband 1962 two grandchildren one brother and one sister

Wellman Nannie Gingerich Parnell Pleasantview Kalona Jacob B Malinda Warne Yoder Amos Gingerich Menno Charity) Troyer la Junta Colo Fred Alpha Minn LeRoy Versailles Truman Nelson Eunice) Histand Brooksville Miss Paul E Williamsburg Oriel Iowa City Wallace Lois) Bender Simon Elkhart Ind Clayton Mary Hershberger Emma Miller Clara Yoder Chris Oliver Flanigan Ill

Winners Named in Crawfordsville Master Corn Growers Contest

Joe Jones and John Hamil named top winners in the Lions Club Crawfordsville Master Corn Growers contest. Hamil, operator on Jones farm, posted 169.95 bushels per acre. Robert Carr was second at 167.53 and Si Finke Jr. third at 164.85. Other yields included Arvid Anderson 154.38, P. P. Graber Jr. 148.43, Fulton and Martin 149.58. Average yield across the contest was 152.2 bushels per acre.

Joe Jones John Hamil Lions Club of Crawfordsville Mr. Hamil Mr. Jones Robert Carr Si Finke Jr Arvid Anderson P. P. Graber Jr Fulton and Martin

Washington Evening Journal header and masthead details

The Washington Evening Journal masthead lists editor and management roles. It includes staff names David Elder, William Shannon, Charles Morris, Bob Shaffer, and Howard Hazen, with affiliations and positions. The paper indicates publication afternoons except Sunday, Christmas, and July 4th, and notes second class matter status and associations with press and auditor groups.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen S Office

Local Update Highlights McCarthy Family and Appliance News

Robert Justin of Quincy is in Mercy Hospital after minor surgery and expected home soon. Kneen Refrigeration members Phil Kneen and Ed Mineart returned from Hinsdale after a service school on 1968 Frigidaire appliances at the GM Training Center, with Don Wolfe of Mt. Pleasant. Jarvis Appliance hosted a catfish dinner for employees and families, with 21 attendees and bonus awards. photos from Acapulco trip shown. Bernard McCarthy and James and Arc Joseph McCarthy visit Notre Dame in South Bend for interviews, then Chicago to see Sister Jeanette McCarthy finishing a psychology PhD at Loyola. They will also visit Kenosha before returning home.

Robert Justin Justin McCarthy Quincy, Ill Mercy Hospital Phil Kneen Ed Mineart Kneen Hinsdale Ill General Motors Don Wolfe Benda - Kneen Appliances Mt. Pleasant Bernard McCarthy James Arc Joseph McCarthy University of Notre Dame South Bend Ind Chicago Jeanette McCarthy Mr. McCarthy Loyola University Henry McCarthy Kenosh Wis

Red Cross Plans Baby Care Course In Washington

The American Red Cross schedules a six session Baby Care course to start Wednesday evening February 7. Instructor is Mrs Mary Koehler, a volunteer trained nurse, guiding prospective parents through pre birth post birth and toddler care. Those interested should call the Red Cross office in Washington.

American Red Cross Mary Koehler Red Cross Washington

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