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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1972

Page

8

Mrs Maynard Ayers dies after lingering illness

Vivian Elizabeth Sueppel Ayers, 54, of 522 North Second Avenue Washington, died January 27 1972 at Shenks Nursing Home Wellman after illness. Funeral February 1972 at St James Catholic Church burial Kalona Cemetery. Surviving: Leo J Sueppel Sr. Helen Elizabeth Lintz Sueppel, two brothers Edwin Leo J Sueppel Jr. and Helen Ellis. Maynard Ayers preceded her in death.

Maynard Ayers North Second Avenue Washington Shenks Nursing Home Wellman St. James Catholic Church Edward F Collins Kalona Cemetery Jones Funeral Home Vivian Elizabeth Sueppel Washington County Leo John Sueppel Sr Helen Elizabeth Lintz Sueppel Riverside Edwin and Leo J. Sueppel Jr Helen Ellis

Nostalgic 1895 Montgomery Ward Catalog Items

A list of twelve antiquated goods appears in the Spring-Summer 1895 Montgomery Ward catalog. Items include Singeing lamp, Lambrequins, Chaparejos, Scalping boots, Negligee overshirts, Sad iron, Columbus egg, Latto, Leghorn flat, Emma wave, Papetries, and Linsey.

Montgomery Ward Linsey

Lewis P. Derby 80 Dies in Richland

Lewis P. Derby 80 of Richland died Thursday night at Sunnyslope Extended Care Center Ottumwa. Funeral services Sunday 1 30 p.m. Gould Funeral Home Richland with Rev George Nehl officiating. Burial Friends Cemetery Richland. Family at funeral home Saturday 7 8 p.m. Derby born May 24 1891 near Fremont son of Clayton and Rose Robbin Derby. Survived by wife Stella M Lankford two sons Raymond Woolson Harold Richland two daughters Clois Talley Ottumwa Phyllis Fritchen rural Ollie eight grandchildren seven great grandchildren three sisters Lybie Martin Ottumwa Effie Paxton Muscatine Louie Sellars Sigourney. Preceded in death by parents four brothers two sisters and a son Harlan killed in World War II.

Richland Lewis Derby Sunnyslope Ottumwa Gould George Nehl Friends Cemetery Friends Mr. Derby Fremont Clayton Rose Robbin Derby Stella M. Lankford Raymond Derby Woolson Harold Derby Clois Talley Phyllis Fritchen Ollie Lybie Martin Effie Paxton Muscatine Louie Sellars Sigourney Harlan

MP High Honors Earned By Semesters Scholars

Mid Prairie high school announces honor roll for the first semester with multiple students listed under A and B averages across grades. Names include Anna Hershberger and Gayle King in the A list, with extensive B average rosters for Freshmen Juniors and Seniors.

Mid-Prairie High School Anna Hershberger Gayle King Linda Miller Jeff Roble Robert Stagner Robin Spicher Robert Stout Peggy Griffith Patty Dettweiler Jane Freese Greg Gingerich John Kallous Dean Kron Glenda Ladehoff Robin Lewis Denise Longwell Matt McAndrew Christi Pegerick Jerry Rediger Alice Schrock Nelda Swantz Sheryl van Voltenberg Alan Yoder Mike Yoder Nancy Beck Debbie Coleman Mark Miksch Regina Patterson Kay Potsander Becky Redlinger Donna Scalf Carol Anderson Scott Barber John Cortum Leon Hochstedler Leon Yoder Sue Goschke Sandra Lowry Jeannette Schaefer Larry Werts Jerry Hartzler Karla Hazelton Doreen Koshatka Karen Miller Alan Oldfield Cathy

Funeral today for Mrs Mary Robbins

Funeral services were held today in Bonaparte Iowa for Mrs Mary Robbins who died Wednesday afternoon at Restopia in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Bonaparte Iowa Mary Robbins Restopia

Keota Obituary Notice for Illinois Man Bouwman

Illinois man 90 dies en route to Iowa City hospital while wintering with daughter in Keota. Prayer service tonight at Powell Funeral Home Keota. Funeral Monday at Peterson Funeral Home Chicago. Burial Forrest Home Cemetery Forrest Park. Survived by daughter Annette Stoutner Keota and son Arnold Mt. Prospect. Preceded by wife Effie six years ago and six brothers two sisters.

Keota Harry C. Bouwman Mt. Prospect Ill Iowa City Bruce Stoutner Powell Funeral Home David Reeves Peterson Funeral Home Chicago Forrest Home Cemetery Forrest Park Boowman Cornelius Anna Molder Bouwman Effie Medendorp United Presbyterian Church Bouwman Annette Stoutner Arnold

Blue Note Dishes Out Mixed News On Restaurant Shakeup

Local business reports reflect cautious recovery as patrons return to the Blue Note after nearby openings. Owners note initial drop in patrons but express optimism as crowd levels improve.

Crane Co reports higher 1971 earnings and sales

Crane Co. announces preliminary 1971 earnings of 10.289 million dollars or 3.91 per share on sales of 791.508 million, up from 1970 earnings of 8.255 million dollars or 3.09 per share on 680.207 million in sales. Fourth quarter earnings were 2.797 million dollars or 1.06 per share on 198.608 million in sales, vs 2.149 million or .80 per share on 173.055 million in 1970. The firm notes an extraordinary credit adjusted for 1971. Crane units produce valves pumps meters and other fluid control gear and structural products via CF I Steel and Huttig Sash & Door.

New York Crane Co Crane CF & I Steel Corporation Huttig Sash & Door Company

Mogged to Speak at Mid-Prairie Young Farmer Meeting

Chuck Mogged president of Mogged Real Estate Fairfield will address the Mid-Prairie Young Adult Farmer class at Wellman Senior High on February 3 at 7 30 p m He will discuss Is Farmland Worth the Money and invites all interested to attend.

Wellman Chuck Mogged Mogged Real Estate of Fairfield Mogged

Livestock trade reports from Joliet and Des Moines

In Joliet Illinois live cattle prices held steady with high choice and prime steers at 37.00 to 37.75 per hundredweight and heifers 35.25 to 36.50. Des Moines Iowa hog markets showed slow trade and fair demand with varied weight classes, receipts about 50 000 today and 47 000 last week. prices ranged for butchers and sows across several weight categories.

Joliet, Ill UPI Des Moines Iowa Minnesota U.S

Senior Center Notes February Dinner and 1972 Dues

The senior center reports a pleasant mid winter trip to Oklahoma and a snowy return. Seventy two attended a Wednesday January dinner catered by Captain's Table with Dorothy Helscher's organ recital and a subsequent program. Hoover review praised Buggies Blizzards and Babies by Cora Treat Hawkins, a tribute to a doctor and his family. Dues for 1972 are being collected at two dollars. Many seniors are soliciting others for YMCA memberships and Meals on Wheels via Food Stamps. Meals on Wheels is encouraged for health reasons with doctor approval. The senior council held its annual meeting electing George Dare as President, Dell Walker as Vice President, Mary Soper as Secretary, and Neal Burton as Treasurer.

Oklahoma Dorothy Helscher Read Hoover Cora Treat Hawkins CAP Office George Dare Dell Walker Mary Soper Neal Burton

Minor Snow Blamed in East Jefferson Street Crash

A two car collision on East Jefferson Street at South Seventh Avenue was blamed on poor visibility from blowing snow. Drivers DeLois Beth Smith and Dwaine L. Ream, both of Washington, had about 200 dollars damage each.

East Jefferson Street South Seventh Avenue DeLois Beth Smith Washington Dwaine L. Ream

Offensive delayed by bombs and air strikes in Central Highlands

UPI reports a US Air Force F105 hit a North Vietnam radar site while South Vietnamese officers say allied air power postponed a major Communist offensive in the Central Highlands. The strike was the 20th this year and highland defenses are thinner. Viet Cong attacks killed a child and two soldiers, with 18 wounded.

Saigon UPI North Vietnam U.S Central Highlands Stewart Kellerman Highlands South Vietnam

Gerald Ochs Returns Home After Texas Visit

Gerald and his wife returned home Saturday night after a two week visit with Marjorie Ochs in Harlingen Texas. They visited Mr and Mrs Everett Levin and joined numerous neighbors for an evening of cards at the Cloyce Dill home.

Paul Sievert Keota Gerald Ochs Marjorie Ochs Harlingen Texas Everett Levnin Clarence Smith Walter Smith David Sieren Ryan Boyd Dunbar Cloyce Dunbar Washington Dale Dunbar Fairfield Harold Sheets Harold McConnell Evelyn Wade Cloyce Dill

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