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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1969

Page

2

Many Families Eligible for Homemaker Health Aide Service

Washington County residents can access homemaker and health aide help through the Southern Iowa Homemaker and Home Health Aide Service. Services assist with meals, shopping, errands, and light cleaning for families with disabled or ill members. nursing care is not provided. Director is Mrs. Marion Miller. service operates from Burlington with reach into Des Moines and several counties. Call 653-4155 for more information.

Marian Porter Lewis Goodlander Washington Washington County Goodlander Marion Miller Journal Southern Iowa Homemaker and Home Health Aide Service, Inc Louise Anderson Burlington

Creatures of the Wild Theme Banquet in West Chester

A father and son banquet in West Chester United Methodist Church on Wednesday January 29 at 6 30 p m features Dr William Poulter biology head at Iowa Wesleyan College presenting a color slide lecture with photos from Iowa His passion for wildlife is described as vivid and the talk personal Tickets are available at the church office with reservations due by Monday January 27.

West Chester West Chester United

Professional Directory for Livingston Area Attorneys and Services

Directory listing for Livingston area attorneys and services. Entries include Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Abstract Dept 112 South Ave B phone 653-2147. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd 211 West Washington St phone 653-5431. John C Owen Attorney 119 West Washington South Side Square phone 653-2874. Stewart Shearer Attorneys at Law 225 West Main abstract dept phone 653-2159. Dr M L Tweeton 108 North Marion phone 653-2351 note closed Wednesdays and Saturday afternoons. Production Credit Association 210 North Iowa Washington Ia open 8 to 5 monthly with Melvin Schneider manager.

Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker BATES Robert Day Louis J. Kehoe Everett Meeker Robert Bates South Ave John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Tweeton North Marion Production Credit Association North Iowa Washington Melvin Schneider

Legislative Notes on the 63rd General Assembly Start

The sixty third General Assembly opens in cold weather with earnest work. Committees set early assignments speeding progress while finance limits future expenditures. Efforts aim to direct Area Vocational Schools toward vocational study, reduce Liberal Arts emphasis, and advance Cholera Eradication in Agriculture. Contact at the state house is invited.

Sixty - Third General Assembly State House

Feeder Pig School Session January 28 at Kalona

The second day of the Feeder Pig Production School by Extension Service will be held Tuesday January 28 at the Kalona Sale Barn from 9 30 a m to 3 p m. The program covers sow nutrition baby pig feeding disease prevention and health care. About 45 producers from six counties attended the first day. Speakers include Harold Hodson Maynard Spear from Ames and Andy Boston from Cedar Rapids. A carcass data report from last week will be presented and Marion Fitzgerald will discuss the results.

Kalona Kalona Sale Jim Frier Harold Hodson Maynard Spear Ames Andy Boston Cedar Rapids Yoder, Inc Marion Fitzgerald Frier

Local couples win Bermuda vacation for top sales

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Erlenbush and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Benge of Washington will spend January 30 to February 2 in Bermuda as guests of Walnut Grove Products. Mr. Benge and Mr. Erlenbush receive the distinguished sales award trip for outstanding 1968 sales. They travel by chartered airline with other top salesmen. Their headquarters during the trip will be the Carlton Beach Hotel.

Ralph Erlenbush Richard Benge Washington Bermuda Walnut Grove Benge Erlenbush Carlton Beach Hotel

Iowa Budget Battle Hinges On Governor's Plan

In Des Moines a decision on whether Iowa state government budgets will be annual or biennial depends on Gov. Robert Ray's forthcoming proposals. House Appropriations members wrestled with annual vs biennial budgeting amid a constitutional change enabling annual sessions. A Ray spokesman was unsure if the request would be biennial, as lawmakers push to resolve budgeting rules soon.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Robert Ray House Appropriations Committee William J. Gannon D - Mingo Gannon John Camp Bryant Marvin Selden Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Camp

Waco Teams Sweep Central In Doubleheader Wins

In a Central Waco double bill at Argyle, the Waco girls won 53 to 43 and the boys 72 to 53. The girls played without top scorer Marcia Shrader, but Davis 23 White 21 and Baker 9 backed the effort while Rose Rider led Central with 32. The Waco boys built a 59 to 42 edge after three quarters, led by Glen Fletcher with 23 points and solid support from Widmer Hesseltine Nebel Foster Roth Shrader and Ken Roth. Central’s Cecil scored 26 and Seeley 14.

Waco Central Glen Fletcher Jim Widmer Glenn Hesseltine Grant Nebel Tom Foster Randy Roth Jack Shrader Ken Roth Cecil Seeley

Italy moves toward recognizing China in new coalition

Foreign Minister Pietro Nenni told Parliament that the time has come to recognize the Peking regime. He promised to report on how soon and how the shift will be handled, while observers expect Italy to maintain relations with Nationalist China in the UN two Chinas approach. Meanwhile about 1,500 students attempted to storm the Soviet Embassy in Rome as police dispersed them.

Rome UPI Italy China Pietro Nenni Peking Nenni United Nations

IFYE group to visit Iowa as first U.S. host state

The IFYE International Farm Youth Exchange program will send students to the United States in 1969 with Iowa as the initial host state. Arrivals are planned for late April and early May. Washington County host families are sought, with rural hosts offering three weeks and urban hosts 7 to 10 days. Applications are due March 15. Burnett Smith of Brighton hosted an Indian student last year.

Iowa Ifye International Farm United States Washington County Rich Johnson Burnett Smith Brighton Inder Dan Detha India IFYE

Rev W W Bowers dies at 97 in Cedar Falls

97 year old retired Methodist minister Dr W W Bowers died Friday in Cedar Falls. He served as pastor of the Washington Methodist church for years and will be remembered by Washington residents. Funeral is set for Monday at 10 30 a m at the First United Methodist church in Cedar Falls.

W. W. Bowers Cedar Falls Bowers Washington Wasington Methodist Church First United Methodist Church

Local notices list several family and hospital updates

Florence Davis and Mrs. Dick Lins report their brother Charles Vernon Gosling at the Veterans Hospital Knoxville is critically ill with pneumonia. Frank L Casey is discharged Mercy Hospital Iowa City and at home. Robert Mayer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Mayer, returns from a year in Vietnam as a navy corpsman on 30 day leave, next stationed Brunswick Ga. Richard Eyestone graduates from Drake University mid year with a BS in health and physical education and social science. ceremony at Des Moines University Christian Church on January 26 at 3 pm. Relatives planning to attend include his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Eyestone, grandmother Mrs. C. L. Eyestone, and sister and Merlin Zwickis, all from here.

Florence Davis Dick Lins Charles Vernon Gosling Veterans Hospital Knoxville Robert Mayer Victor Mayer Vietnam Navy Brunswick Richard Eyestone Drake University University Christian Church Des Moines College of Education Clifford Evestone C. L. Evestone Merlin Zwickis

Hospital Records and Births in Washington Area

On the record hospital admitted yesterday includes Mrs William Hem mings of Washington in medical and Mrs Lloyd Miller of Washington in surgical. births yesterday report a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Schulte of Keota and a son to Mr and Mrs Larry Drayfahl of Washington. dismissals today include Charles Nelson of Washington and Mrs John Brinning with daughter of Brighton.

William Hemmings Washington Medical Lloyd Miller Surgical Robert Schulte Keota Larry Drayfahl Charles Nelson John Brinning Brighton

Plans to Chicago and a large family update

The writer plans a visit to Chicago next week to see the Moldenhauer family now at four, including newborn Martha Ann who is in hospital until reaching 50 pounds. Martha Ann weighs 4%% pounds at birth on January 20. She will join 19 month old Jacob at the home of Virginia and Jim Moldenhauer. The visit aims to coincide with Martha Ann's arrival home, with plans to stay until around February 15, then reassess. Messages from Mrs. Omer Troyer describe life in Russia and memories of home in Iowa, noting high prices, government rentals, and travel hurdles while abroad.

Chicago Moldenhauer Tiny Martha Ann Jacob Virginia Jim Moldenhauer Martha Ann Frytown Johnson County Kuwait Russia Mary Jane Iran Troyer

Women of the Moose Meeting Highlights and Awards

Senior regent Mrs. Sam Simmering presided at Moose Home as the Women of the Moose awarded the 1967 68 chapter year’s achievement. Mrs. James Edwards will be invested with the Red Store honor, and a Midwinter Conference program was outlined for Ft Madison on March 2.

Sam Simmering Women of the Moose Moose Home Allen Dennis Simmering Butternut Christmas Club Clara Edmondson Lucille St. Denis Sunshine Child Mooseheart Ft. Madison Washington James Edwards College of Regents Mooseheart Fund Ray Stalder Moosehaven Committee Larry Neff Hospital Marvin Snider

Halcyon Notes at Halcyon House

Halcyon Activities at Halcyon House featured a Sunday service led by Rev. Warren McFate. Visiting William Kyle and wife from Mt. Pleasant, plus Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred McCree dy showcasing European slides. Mrs. Ruth Thorne is a patient at Washington County Hospital. Residents thank news carriers and delivery staff for reliable service during cold spell.

William Kyle William Mt. Pleasant Ruth Thorne Washington County Hospital

Sergeant Henness Receives Combat Infantryman Badge

Sergeant Larry L. Henness 22 of Washington Iowa earned the Combat Infantryman Badge near Pleiku Vietnam on December 22 while serving as a mortarman in Company E 1st Battalion 4th Infantry Division 8th Infantry. The CIB honors sustained ground attack with the badge worn over the left breast. subsequent awards are shown by stars. Henness is married to Patricia who resides at 1715 Tremont Ave Cedar Falls Iowa.

Pleiku Vietnam Larry L. Henness Henness J. M. Henness Elth St Washington Iowa 8Th Infantry Patricia Tremont Ave Cedar Falls

Social Calendar Weekend and Weekday Club Meetings

IOOF Rebekah cancellation noted. Monday events include Golden Age Club at YWCA, FOE Auxiliary, Nighters at YW rooms with salad supper, and more. Tuesday features Tops Club, Senior Citizens Discussion, White Shrine at Masonic Temple, YWives crafts, and executive meetings. Wednesday lists Navajo Club luncheon at Desert and Winga's Restaurant with regrets call.

YWCA James Rossen FOE Y. Garden II S. M. Fishburn White Shrine Masonic Temple Family Living II Truman Hysell Applied Arts James Stalder Fairgrounds Cedar Two Farm Bureau Maurice Crawford A.K. Stoutner Winga's

Accident on East 6th Involves Truck And Car

At 12 30 p m Thursday city police investigated a truck car collision on East 6th. George William Barr of 428 East 2nd was turning right when his ice slicked truck skidded and brakes failed, hitting Walter William Starr of 601 North 7th. No injuries or tickets reported. Barr’s truck suffered no damage while Starr s car had left rear door and fender damage.

East 6Th George William Barr East 2Nd Walter William Starr North 7Th

Also Mentioned on This Page

Home Aide Service Southeastern Homemaker Home Ride Service Inc Office of Economic Opportunity County Boards of Supervisors Henry, Louisa, Lee Washington Counties W. Chester P. L. Etter Osteopathic Sen Richard Stephens Wolf's Flower Shop Z Evening Journal Ifye Group Dr. Bowers Frank L. Casey Mercy Hospital Iowa City United Funds United Funds Group of Mutual Funds Waddell & Reed Charles W. Bartholow, Jr Rural Rt Crawfordsville Omer Troyer Mary Janet America Riverside White House Troyers Lawrence F. Moore Route 5 Mr. Pleasant Kathryn Ruth Richard Keith Schenk John Schenk Schenk Moose Disraeli Sellers Insurance Agency Jay Sellers Bob Koehler Halcyon Notes Halcyon House Warren McFate Wilfred McCreedy North Iowa Ave IOOF Rebekah
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