Crawford Wins Local Master Corn Growers Contest
Corbin Crawford of Ainsworth won top honors in the Washington County Master Corn Growers Contest. His entry yielded 177.15 bushels per acre, with George Horn of Route 3, Washington, second at 170.08. County average was 154.47, up from 144 in 1967, as 29 participants competed and the Wellsman Lions Club sponsored a parallel event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbin Crawford
Ainsworth
Washington County Extension Service
George Horn
Route 3
Washington
Jim Frier
Crawford
Bohr Brothers of
Wellman
Wellman Lion’s Club
Horn
Don Sheetz
Washington County
Ed Chabal
Riverside
George
Keith Horn
Wilfred
Leo Vitte Toe
Frier
Crawfordsville and
Wellman Lions Clubs
Rites Monday for William Alliman
Funeral services for William Alliman who died Thursday night at Muscatine General Hospital after a stroke will be held Monday at 2 p m at Cottonwood Church Wayland with Rev Donald Crawford officiating Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery Zehr Funeral Home is in charge Alliman born May 14 1893 son of Peter R and Lydia Troyer Alliman He was a World War I veteran and married Mae Neff June 4 1924 She died Sept 10 1937 He is survived by four children William J Tucson Ariz Dwane Winfield Mrs Paul Betty Brewer Muscatine and Mrs Albert Wanda Nayadley Chattanooga 16 grandchildren and many brothers and sisters including Nettie Hinkle Wayland Edward Ft Madison Ira rural Mt Pleasant Clarence Orwigsburg Pa Lloyd Mt Pleasant Eldora Schinagl State College Pa Lydia Johnson Longview Wash Peter Knoxville Tenn Donald Las Cruces N M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
William Alliman
Muscatine General Hospital
Cottonwood Church
Donald Crawford
Cottonwood Cemetery
Zehr
Mr. Alliman
Peter R
Lydia Troyer Alliman
Mae Neff
William J
Tucson
Ariz
Dwane
Winfield
Paul
Betty) Brewer
Muscatine
Albert
Wanda) Nayadley
Chattanooga
Tenn
Nettie Hinkle
Edward
Ft. Madison
Ira
Mt. Pleasant
Clarence
Orwigsburg
Lloyd
Eldora Schinagl
State College
Funeral Monday for Mrs. Greiner 73
Mrs. Albert Frances Greiner of Keota dies Friday at Mercy Iowa City after four days in hospital. Funeral at St Marys Keota Monday at 10 am with Rev William Snell. burial in St Marys Cemetery. Rosary Sunday 7:30 pm at Powell Funeral Home. Memorial to St Coletta School for Exceptional Children in Jefferson, Wis. Survived by husband two daughters a son 11 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren two brothers two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Albert
Frances) Greiner
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
William V. Snell
St. Mary’s Cemetery
St. Mary’s Church
Altar and Rosary Society
Sid
Cordell) Harrison
New York
N. Y
Paul
Marjorie) Blumenstein
Geneseo
Howard Greiner
Wellman
William Aller
Sigourney
Godfrey Aller
Delta
Celia Fairchild
Pauline Rutt
Casey
Clara Horras
Kalona Masonic Leader Dean Feldman Dies at 74
Kalona resident Dean C. Feldman 74 died today at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a week-long illness. He was a longtime Kalona Savings Bank director and active in the Masonic Lodge. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Kalona United Methodist Church with burial in Sharon Hill Cemetery. A memorial fund for the church. Feldman born Sept 24 1895, married to Wanda Ford since 1926. He was WWI veteran and longtime American Legion member. Survivors include his wife a brother Guy and five nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Dean C. Feldman
Mercy
Temple
Peterseim
Mr. Feldman
Lewis R
Weslie Bailey Feldman
Wanda Ford
Washington
American Legion
Richmond
Izaak Walton League Wild Game Feed in Chicago Chapter
Tickets remain for the annual wild game feed at the KC hall on Monday night with serving at 6 30. Robert L Herbst national executive director of the Izaak Walton League of America will speak on conservation following the banquet. Tickets available from chapter directors officers or local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton League
KC Hall
Robert L. Herbst
Izaak Walton League of America
Herbst
Minnesota
Chicagua
Ken’s
Gambles
Schoonover Drug and
Kneens
Mrs Leon presides at CWF January meeting
The First Christian Church women held their January general meeting with President Mrs Ray Leon presiding. Reading notes thanked Christmas remembrances, two books were placed in memory of Verne Dawson and Bonnie Cassady, and a memorial service for Mrs Cassady was led by Mrs Leon with a poem Tribute to a Teacher. Programs included Tricks or Treats for World Call by Mrs Ira Morrison and People Who Need People led by Mrs Carl Dallmeyer. Esther group hosted social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Christian Church
Ray Leon
Meadow Land
Verne Dawson
Bonnie Cassady
Elizabeth Powers
Ira Morrison
World Call
Carl Dallmeyer
Esther Group
John Miller
Fortnightly Club Discusses Budgeting and Reading
Creative Living II and Creative Living I met at Mrs George Van Hou tens home with Mrs Leonard Llewellyn as cohostess. Fourteen members answered roll call on budget concerns. Mrs Robert Logan read Now and Then. Mrs Richard Bordwell led the business meeting urging more reading. Fortnightly Club rules for new members were read. The program Budgeting Your Food Dollar was presented by Mrs Harold Gamon with member participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George van Houten
Leonard Llewellyn
Robert Logan
Richard Bordwell
Harold Gamon
Notable Admits and Births in Yesterday's Records
Admitted Yesterday: Mrs. George Simpson Washington medical, Mrs. L. L. Loveless Washington medical, Victor Breneman Harper surgical, Julie Ann Clark Fairfield surgical. Births Yesterday: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Dickerson Ainsworth a son. Dismissed Today: Mrs. May Carson Ainsworth, Mrs. M. M. Schell Washington, Mrs. Mary Gier Washington, Samuel Orris Ainsworth, Joe Gill Brighton, Mrs. Gertrude Doig Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simpson
Washington
Medical
L. L. Loveless
Victor Brenneman
Harper
Surgical
Julie Ann Clark
Fairfield
Clyde Dickerson
Ainsworth
May Carson
M. M. Schell
Mary Gier
Samuel Orris
Joe Gill
Brighton
Gertrude Doig
Snowball Social Club Plans Lunch and Meeting
The January meeting met Wednesday at Mrs. Larry Griggs home. Plans were made for a luncheon at the February meeting. The group socialized and lunch was served by the hostess. Burr Oak Club members attended with guests Lauri Fritz. Mrs. Sylvester Sobaski and Helen Peiffer led the meeting. Prizes were won by Mrs. Roy Lamansky and Helen Peiffer. Refreshments followed. The next gathering is set for February 26 with Mrs. Sobaski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Griggs
Genevieve Fritz
Burr Oak Club
Lauri Fritz
Sylvester Sobaski
Helen Peiffer
Roy Lamansky
Sobaski
Local residents attend college and teach in Iowa
Mr and Mrs Charles Snyder spent two weeks in Bonita Springs Florida with Mr and Mrs Don Hayes Sr They attended fall commencement at the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls where Mike Gardner son in law of Melvin Jaspering received a B A in industrial arts Mrs Jaspering could not attend due to illness William Brinning Route 2 Keota and David Luers Route 1 Keota began practice teaching Voc Ag Jan 19 at West Liberty Senior High School through Feb 27 One hundred thirty eight students from Iowa State University Ames gain practical teaching experience in Iowa schools this winter quarter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snyder
Mrs
Don Hayes Sr
Bonita Springs
Fla
Cloyd Gardner
Melvin Jaspering
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Mike Gardner
Gardner
Mr. Jaspering
Mike
Jaspering
William Brinning
Keota
David Luers
Route 1
Voc. Ag
West Liberty
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa
Wives seek visit to Vietnam prisoner camp from Saigon
Four American wives of pilots listed as missing in action in Vietnam arrived in Saigon to visit a camp for Communist war prisoners and learn the fate of their husbands. Their around the world journey, begun in California January 3, included meetings with officials and Pope Paul VI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPI
Vietnam
Vientiane
Laos
John Hardy
Los Angeles
South Vietnam
California
Stephen Hanson
el Toro
Calif
Roosevelt Hestle, Jr
Arthur Mearns
Paris
Moscow
Cairo
Bangkok
New Delhi
Rome
Paul VI
Red Cross
International Control Commission
ICC
Hanoi
Hardy
Social Calendar notices print three days ahead
Social calendar lists many meetings and events by day, including Saturday IOOF Hall pot luck and Masonic Temple installation, Monday music and YWCA gatherings, Tuesday White Shrine and garden clubs, and midweek senior citizen and craft sessions. Dues, calls to attend, and room locations noted for clubs like BPW, Tops, and World War I groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
S. M. Fishburn
Phillip Kneen
Applied Arts
Bernard Singleton
McCleery
Y. Wavajo Club
Blanche Foster
Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Miles Krieger
Pills Prove Highly Effective Despite Noted Side Effects
Population control expert Dr. Philip A. Corfman testified that few pregnancies occur when the birth control pill is used correctly, noting its overall effectiveness amid reported adverse effects. He cited potential impacts on lactation, liver function, thyroid activity, blood vessels, and blood pressure, as hearings on the pill continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Philip A. Corfman
Center For Population Research
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Senate
Small Business Monopoly
United States
Post Office Seeks Vehicle Rental For Daily Washington Route
The Washington Iowa Post Office invites bids to rent a vehicle for a daily mobile route from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. except Sundays and holidays. The 2 to 2.5 hour window covers roughly 10 miles daily. the contractor handles maintenance and fuel. Vehicles must be 1964 or newer with safety features. liability terms limit US responsibility. Bids due February 2, 1970 at 2 p.m. CST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Iowa Post Office
United States
Washington Post Office
Washington, Iowa
Amaranth members travel on Hawaii tour by Mrs Lestina
Mrs Bessie Lestina and her daughter Priscilla of Los Angeles recently returned from a Hawaii tour with 67 participants from the Order of the Amaranth. The trip included Kauai and Oahu visits, Waikiki shops, the Polynesian Cultural Center, and the Mauloa Court No 1 installation in Honolulu. After a New Year’s Eve gala at the Hawaiian Village Hotel and a final Hawaii Island visit, the group flew home aboard Pan American Clipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Lestina
Priscilla
Los Angeles
Calif
Hawaii
Order of the Amaranth
Kauai
Oahu
Waikiki
Honolulu
Polynesian Cultural Center
University of Hawaii
Mauloa Court No. 1
Blended Nation, Local Nuptials Tie Evelyn Farrier Evans
Miss Evelyn Farrier daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Farrier of Brighton wed Paul F. Evans Sr. of Washington in a Friday 6 30 p m double ring ceremony at the local Methodist Church. Rev M O Smith officiated. Attendants included Mrs Maurice Pacha of Washington. The couple plans to reside at 724 East Second Washington. Evans is a bus mechanic and Mrs Evans a secretary for the Washington Community School District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Farrier
Lloyd Farrier
Brighton
Paul F. Evans Sr
Washington
M. O. Smith
Maurice Pacha
Racial tensions rise in US armed services report says
An official military study warned in Saigon that racial discord threatens morale and could worsen unless immediate action is taken. It cites increases in tensions at squad and platoon levels, with Lahore-like incidents noted in Vietnam and prior unrest at Long Binh jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
Aps
Armed Forces
U.S
James S. White
Washington
Vietnam
Long Binh
Cam Ranh Bay
da Nang
Germany
FDA to ban brominated oils from food supply
The FDA will remove brominated vegetable oils from generally recognized as safe list. New commissioner Dr Charles C Edwards says the agency will remove suspect products without full scientific review. Brominated oils, used in citrus flavored drinks dairy and bakery items, showed heart damage in rats at high doses but not in humans. Edwards urges rapid action while awaiting complete data and notes a review of the safety list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Charles C. Edwards
Man
Food and Drink
U.S
Canada
Edwards
Marine Captain Barnes stationed in Iwakuni Japan
Marine Captain Clarke C. Barnes husband of the former Miss Anita G. Mincer of Riverside is serving at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan for the January period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwakuni
Japan
Clarke C. Barnes
Anita G. Mincer
Riverside
Marine Corps Air Station
Treasurer's Notice on Vehicle Licenses and Deadlines
Penalty starts February 1 for all motor vehicles and trailers license renewals. Bring 1969 registrations or know plate numbers, as records are filed by plate number. Last day to store a vehicle is January 31. Office closes at 4:00 for bookkeeping for the balance of the month. Saturday January 31 hours extended for workers.
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Leonard Tindal
Dick Knupp
Steve Wiggers
George Stout, Jr
Jaeiff
Leo Vittetoe
Don Sheetz Washington
Paul Hammer Washington
Edwin Hora Riverside
Contour
Eugene Reed
Dick Wiley
Don Hahn
Wolf's Flower Shop
By Wendell Eden
Jeremiah
God
Sherman
Eden
Washington, Lewa
Evening Journal
Dean Feldman
Leon
Creative Living
Mary Schlatter
Snowball
Barr Oak Club
Osincup
Polaroid
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Ioof Hall
Herb Osineup
U.S. Naval Research Aircraft Laboratory
Washington, D.C
Barnes
Wallace L. Fagen
America
North Iowa Ave
Rifeline
North Marion
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