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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1971

Page

2

Mrs. Matts Sondag, Keota, Dies at 79

Mrs. Matts Rose Ann Sondag, 79, died this morning in Keokuk County Hospital Sigourney after long illness. Funeral at 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Marys Keota with Rev. William Snell. Burial in St. Marys Cemetery. Rosary Tuesday 7 30 p.m. Powell Funeral Home Keota. Born December 1 1801 at Harper daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Woltering Pauly. Married June 21 1910 to Mr. Sonday. Lived in Harper then moved to Keota 45 years ago. Survived by husband four sons Ralph Leonard Raymond and Clare all of Keota 13 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren two brothers Bernard Pauly Ft Madison and George Pauly Chicago one sister Agnes Deimerly Harper. Preceded in death by two daughters one granddaughter two sisters and one brother.

Keota Matts Rose« Annn) Sondag Keokuk County Sigourney St. Mary's Catholic Church William Snell Mrs. Sonday Harper Michael Elizabeth Woltering Pauly Sonday Woman's Relic Corps Ralph Leonard Raymond Clare Bernard Pauly Ft. Madison George Pauly Chicago Pete Agnes) Deimerly

Marguerite Robinson Dies in Hampton After Illness

Marguerite Robinson of Hampton and former Washington resident died unexpectedly this morning after falling ill Sunday afternoon. Tentative funeral plans set for Wednesday in Hampton. She was the daughter of Nora Crone Hicks, married to Rex Robinson, and active in banking, abstracting and farm management. Survived by stepson George Robinson and numerous Washington cousins.

Marguerite Robinson Hampton Washington Marguerite Robison Hicks Nora Crone Hicks Rex Robinson George Robinson

Wolf's Floral Ad Brightens Hospital Recovery

A vintage storefront ad promotes flowers and plants from Wolf's to cheer patients. The message notes cheerful blooms for recuperating hours and references Mickey Rooney, chicken stands, and small fry in a light, promotional tone.

Mickey Rooney Wolf's

Willows, Boyd's Lead Pin Queen League Scores

Friday night bowling results show Willows (3) posting a team score of 2151 to lead, followed by Boyd's (4) 2061 and Hy Vee (3) 1868. Standouts include Betty Ward with a 561 series and 218 game, Lucy Smith 521 series and 201 game. Other top lines include McCleery 1950, Sitler's 1863, Stanley 2027, Miller 2085, and Washington Acing 1950.

Boyd's McCleery Sitler’s Hy . Vee Stanley Willows Miller Washington Acing Boyd Betty Ward Lucy Smith Boyd’s Bologna

Washington Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting

The Washington WCTU met with Miss Aurora McIntyre and Mrs. Minera Moon, 16 members and one guest attended. Devotions by Grace Vincent on Christian Growth Through Useful Work, followed by prayer. Marion Wilson sang Take the Name of Jesus with You. Mrs. Creswell led discussion on Christian Citizenship Involvement. Copeland reviewed Gambling Is for Suckers. Business noted Washington Union earned top state points in a three month Victory Contest, with $3 literature, registration and banquet ticket for next state convention. Copeland explained a color chain tallying points. It was voted to send $2 to the Lillian Stevens Fund and $10 to the State Legislative and Narcotic Fund. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Washington Woman's Christian Temperance Union Aurora McIntyre Minera Moon Grace Vincent Marion Wilson Jesus Creswell Copeland Washington Union

Senior Citizens Evening of Fun Planned at YMCA

The Senior Citizens Evening of Fun is planned this Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the McCleery room of the YMCA. The Christian Women’s Fellowship announces that the CWF executive board will meet at the church this Wednesday at 12 45 p.m. The general service projects meeting will be at the church.

McCleery The YMCA Christian Women’s Felowship of the Christian Church CWF General Service Projects

Death of Arthur L. Kane at 65 in Washington Hospital

Arthur L Kane of 602 North Town dies at Washington County Hospital after two weeks of serious illness. Funeral at Jones Funeral Home in Washington with Rev Edward F Colins officiating, burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery Richmond. Born March 10 1905 in Ladysmith Wisconsin, he married Viola Moller in 1926 and later Lyda McCall in 1936. Survived by wife Lyda, children Lester, Harriett Cone, Carol Gutting, Joan Weimann, Coraline Slezak, Bay, William, Joy Marsh, 27 grandchildren, two great grandchildren and sister Jol Tetumacher. Preceded by son Claude Robert.

Arthur L. Kane North Town Washington County Hospital Jones Funeral Home Washington Edward F. Colins Holy Trinity Cemetery Richmond Aft. Kane Ladysmith Wis Martin Jessie Mewharter Kane Viola Moller Lyda McCall Mt. Carroll, Ill Lester Lone Tree Frank Harriett) Cone Waconda Kenneth Carol) Gutting Ellsworth Emerson Joan) Weimann Tipton John Coraline) Slezak Joplin Bay Iowa City William Ron Joy) Marsh Joel Tetumacher Barrington Ill Claude Robert

Births and admissions listed in Richland area notices

On the record Admitted Saturday Mrs Lillian Red dig Richland medical Hugh Brown Washington medical Louie Schroeder Ainsworth medical Yesterday Mrs Ada Dunbar Brighton medical Mrs Metta ice Washington medical Mrs Addie Thompson Washington medical Miss Emma Schroe der Ainsworth medical Mrs Sam Weeks Washington surgical Today Mrs Matilda Wasson Washington medical Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Joe Schiebel Washington a daughter Dismissed Saturday Alfred Gates Mr Pleasant Yesterday Mrs Jack Carson Ainsworth Mrs Joseph Jones and son Ainsworth Today Anthony Supalla Washington Mrs Dennis Stalder and son Wayland Mrs Mike McConahay and daughter Columbus Junction

Lillian Reddig Richland Hugh Brown Washington Louie Schroeder Ainsworth Ada Dunbar Brighton Metta Ice Addie Thompson Emma Schroeder Sam Weeks Surgical Matilda Wasson Alfred Gates Mr. Pleasant Jack Carson Joseph Jones Anthony Supalla Dennis Stalder Wayland Mike McConahay Columbus Junction

Scout Pack 243 Meeting Notice

Scout Pack 243 will meet Thursday at p.m. in the VFW Hall.

Scout VFW Hall

Reeds Lead in Ys Men's Bridge Marathon After Round Four

Bob Reeds and partner top the Y's Men’s Bridge Marathon after the fourth round with 9 810 points. Close behind are Mr and Mrs Don Ellingsworth with 8 390. Top ten includes Ted Bailey and Mrs Gib Mills 7 points, and others such as Mr and Mrs Bud Howell 7 120 and Mr and Mrs Curt Wells 6 370.

Bob Reed Don Ellingsworth Ted Bailey Gib Mills E. M. Ahart Bud Howell Curt Wells Rolland Taylor Keith Williams Keifer Garton

County cost shift on defense funds fuels amendment vote

The amendment would shift defense cost burdens from county to state level amid concerns over funding due to mass arrests at a rock festival. It passed 52 to 39, despite opposition from House Majority Leader Andrew Varley. Rome: exiled former King Umberto of Italy holds 102 royal titles from Marquis of Aglie to King of Cyprus.

Priebe House Leder Andrew Varley Rome UPI Umberto Italy Portugal Aglie Cyprus Jeru Arment

Man in Service Becker Completes Basic Training

Airman Robert D. Becker son of Mr and Mrs Norbert M Becker and R J Ainsworth completed basic training at Lackland APB Texas He is assigned to Lowry AFB Colorado for munitions and weapons maintenance training Becker is a 1969 graduate of Highland Community High School.

San Antonio Robert D. Becker Norbert M. Becker R. J. Ainsworth Lackland Apb Tex Lowry Afb Colo Aiman Becker Highland Community High School

Chapter J PEO Meeting Highlights Founders Day

Chapter J PEO met with Mrs. Raymond Carter Thursday evening. Mrs. William Kettlitz from Chapter U Keokuk attended as a guest. Mrs. Delbert Soper led the Founders Day program. Plans were set for a February dinner party with husbands as guests.

Peo Raymond Carter William Kettlitz Chapter U Keokuk Delbert Soper

Tall Corn Music Camp offers scholarships at UNI Cedar Falls

Washington community district invites boys and girls in grades 1 12 to apply for the Tall Corn Music Camp at the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls. Deadline Feb 1. Local winners advance to Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs State Music Camp with further state camps available All State Dorian and Sioux City camps also offered. Entries require a personal achievements letter and three letters of recommendation.

Washington University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls Washington Community School Distriet Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Tall Corn University of Town Towa City Dorian Fot Accorah Sioux City Marsha Kron Steve Lovick Jean Wolf Greg Hillman Gary Goodell Cathy Bakehouse Beverly Smith

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