Final auditions set for Y s Men musical Show Boat
Washington YMCA Men's Club invites area residents to audition for the Kern Hammerstein musical Show Boat. Final auditions for singers dancers actors and chorus will be at the Washington Community Y M C A on Feb 4 from 2 to 4 pm and Feb 6 from 8 to 10 pm. Wayne Gamon chair notes many leading parts still open and invites volunteers for stage design construction lighting and more. Scripts and score available at the Washington Public Library. Further information from Wayne Gamon Washington.
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Washington Ymca
Washington Community Y. M. C. A
Wayne Gamon
Washington Public Library
Washington
Services held for Mrs. Esther Lukins in Columbus Junction
Funeral services for 85 year old Mrs Esther Lukins of Columbus Junction were conducted at 1 30 this afternoon at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home with Rev Earl Josten presiding Burial followed in Columbus City cemetery She was born January 24 1883 in Wapello daughter of Peter Wilson and Alicia Axtell Wilson She married James E Lukins August 21 1901 in Wapello He died March 1950 She is survived by son Kenneth Lukins of Columbus Junction nine grandchildren 17 great grandchildren two great great grandchildren and sister Mrs Lee Syphrit of West Middlesex PA
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Columbus Junction
Esther Lukins
Ruth Louise Fillmore Dies in Burlington
Ruth Louise Fillmore 52 of Brighton died at 9 a.m. Saturday in Park Manor nursing home Burlington. Committal services were at 11:30 a.m. today at Hillcrest Cemetery Brighton with Rev. Robert Owens. Born March 1, 1915 in Des Moines County she was the daughter of Ralph W. and Sadie Walsh Fillmore and affiliated with the Christian church. Surviving are her mother of Brighton and two brothers Robert of Burlington and William of San Antonio Texas.
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Brighton
Ruth Louise Fillmore
Park Manor
Burlinga
Hillcrest Cemetery
Robert Owens
Des Moines County
Ralph W
Sadie Walsh Fillmore
The
Christian Church
Robert
Burlington
William
San Antonio
Texas
Washington Toastmasters Ladies Night at Captain's Table
Twenty eight members attended the Washington Toastmasters Club ladies night at the Captain's Table Sunday evening. Charles Twinam hosted, Frank Patterson led as table topics chair, with five minute speeches by David Miksch and Joe Martin. The club plans a Wednesday 6 30 p.m. meeting at Captain's Table to begin a local speech contest advancing to the area level.
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Washington Toastmasters Club
Charles Twinam
Frank Patterson
David Miksch
Joe Martin
Public invited to hear Senator Mills in Washington
Residents interested in hearing State Senator Max Mills speak in Washington Tuesday night are invited to attend a program sponsored by the Washington Jaycees at the Knights of Columbus hall. Mills will headline the annual Distinguished Service Award program. The DSA banquet is open to Jaycees members and invited guests, with a $1 fee to help cover expenses. Mills is expected to speak about 8 p.m.
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Max Milo Mills
Washington
Washington Jaycees
Knights of Columbus Hall
Senator Mills
Jaycees
DSA
Ed Bean
Peiffer Leads KC Pinochle Marathon At Six Rounds
Ralph Peiffer topped the Knights of Columbus pinochle marathon in Kansas City after six rounds with 6470 points. In the top ten were Al Te Bockhorst and Colette Bruty 5880, Edward Peiffer 5280, Keith Hora 4520, George Sojka 4430, Robert Redlinger 4320, Leo Marie 4130, Ray Hammen 3940, George Hora 3820, and Leo Vittetoe 3510.
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Ralph Peiffer
Knights of Columbus
al Te Bockhorst
Colette Bruty
Edward Peiffer
Keith Hora
George Sojka
Robert Redlinger
Leo Marie
Death of Teresa Humphreys Recalls Wisconsin Family Tragedy
Crawfordsville reports the death of Teresa Humphreys daughter of Dale and Mrs. Humphreys of Janesville Wisconsin after a brief illness with leukemia. The kindergartener leaves two older sisters and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Humphreys. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 30 p m.
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Crawfordsville
Little Teresa Humphreys
Dale Humphreys
Janesville
Wisc
Teresa
Fred Humphreys
The Foot Shape Shifts Across Activity and Seasons
The text explains that feet alter shape and size with activity and health, weight bearing versus rest, and seasons. It notes feet vary by walking, jumping, running, illness, and summer versus winter, yet shoes are sold in a single size. Modern science and tanner industries provide uppers that stretch to fit an enlarged foot during weight bearing and revert when inactive.
Meeting to form new Cub Scout pack at St James School
A fact finding and organizational meeting will be held at St James School on Thursday February 1 at 7 30 p m to establish a new Cub Scout pack open to all parents and boys 8 through 10. An experienced den mother and a district representative will answer questions.
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St. James School
Educational Measurement and Evaluation course at Keota High School
About twenty people have enrolled for the adult extension course offered at Keota High School on Thursday nights. The course, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, provides graduate and undergraduate credit at the University of Iowa. Interested individuals may enroll at the next class on Thursday Feb 1 at 7 p.m. Contact Charles Fiscella, Counselor Keota High School, for more information.
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Keota
Keota High School
University of Iowa
Charles Fiscella
Funeral services for Mrs Zion 80 in Columbus City
Funeral services for Mrs Susie Zion age 80 who died Friday January 26 at Morning Sun Manor Nursing Home were held Sunday at Columbus City Methodist Church with Rev Earl Josten officiating Burial details note she was born February 5 1887 in Columbus City daughter of Frank and Louise Alruth Gabriel married Alfonso Zion March 18 1909 in Columbus City He died July 13 1963 She survived by two brothers Edward Gabriel Albuquerque NM and George Gabriel Columbus Junction and a sister Mrs Lillie Brent Winfield
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Columbus Junction
Susie Zion
Janary
Morning Sun Manor
Morning Sun
Columbus City Methodist Church
Earl Josten
Columbus City
Zion
Frank
Louise Alruth Gabriel
Alfonso Zion
Edward Gabriel
Alberquerque, N. M
George Gabriel
Lillie Brent
Winfield
Glenn E. Kallaus 69 dies in Iowa City
Glenn E Kallaus 69 of Iowa City died at University Hospital January 24 after a brief illness Funeral services were held in Iowa City He was born March 13 1898 in Washington County son of Edward and Julia Shalla Kallaus He married Estella Kern October 20 1920 in Richmond He worked as an automobile dealer in Riverside then a mechanic in Iowa City later at the University of Iowa retiring in 1963 Survived by widow a son Kenneth E of Iowa City three grandchildren two sisters and two brothers He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister
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Riverside
Glenn E. Kallaus
Iowa City
University Hospital
Mr. Kallaus
Washington County
Edward
Julia Shalla Kallaus
Estella Kern
Richmond
University of Iowa
Kenneth E
Kathryn Prebyl
Davenport
Fred Klein
Charles
Merle
Kalona
Nixon Rockefeller Share GOP Support Across States
United Press International surveyed GOP lawmakers across 45 states and found former Vice President Richard Nixon as the top choice among rank and file Republicans. Governors Nelson Rockefeller George Romney and Ronald Reagan also polled as favored figures in several states.
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Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
United Press International
House
GOP
Nixon
Rockefeller
George W. Romney
Michigan
Ronald Reagan
California
Tapes Heard At County NFO Meet
Tapes from the National NFO office were played at the Washington County chapter meeting. Members were urged to complete production sheets as bargaining depends on declared sales. Public access urged, with progress reports and weekly Farm Reports on Sundays. Bob Nance discussed PR plans. WSWa im reported rapid county signups across 40 states.
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National
NFO
Washington County
U. S
Bob Nance
WMT
Cedar Rapids
W. W. Swaim
Iowa
Mrs Turnipseed to lead Iowa Easter Seal drive in 1968
Mrs Merle Turnipseed named Washington Easter Seal Chairman for the 1968 Iowa campaign announced by Herb Plambeck. Funds appeal runs March 1 to Easter Sunday April 14. Easter Seal Society of Iowa provides rehabilitation equipment therapy and training. Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines is a major facility. scholarships offered. slide presentation available by request with two weeks lead time.
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Merle Turnipseed
Washington
Herb Plambeck
WHO - TV Farm Services
Turnipseed
Iowa
Easter Seal Society of
Local Hospital Admissions and Births Report
On the record Admitted Saturday Mrs Carlos Wall ing Washington medical Today Mrs Ray Schooley Brighton medical Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Marvin Miller Kalona a son Mr and Mrs Dickie Lang Washington a daughter Dismissed Saturday Mrs Don Smith burg Washington Mrs Glennie Wolfe Washington Yesterday Teresa Lukovsky Washington Mrs William Nick ell and daughter Wellman Today Miss Stephanie Zehr Keota
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Carlos Walling
Washington
Ray Schooley
Brighton
Marvin Miller
Kalona
Dickie Lang
Don Smithburg
Glennie Wolfe
Teresa Lukovsky
William Nickell
Wellman
Stephanie Zehr
Keota
Journal Sale Date Column Auctions Near Iowa City
Public Auction starts at 11 a.m. February 6 near Frytown corner and Kalona area summary. Closing Out Sale listed for February 6 and February 17 with locations described along Highway 1 and Muscatine area, hosted by Wallace and Don Eash and A. M. Eash, Dean Collins.
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Iowa City
Frytown Corner
Wallace
Don Eash
Kalona
Goodwill chairmanship named for capital funds drive
Division chairman F J Newman of Proctor and Gamble Iowa City has accepted chairmanship of the Corporate Gifts Division in Goodwill Industries Capital Funds Drive, with Allan Arneson announcing. The drive aims to raise 350000 for a new sheltered workshop and adjacent residence home in southeast Iowa as part of a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center.
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F. J. Newman
Proctor and Gamble Manufacturing Co
Iowa City
Goodwill Industries Capital Funds Drive
Allan Arneson
Newman
Goodwill
Iowa
Robert Travis
Iowa - Illinois Gas & Electric Co
Earl W. Nelson
Hawkeye State Bank
Leslie H. Davisson
Moore Business Forms, Inc
Paul R. Hoeferle
Shelter Manufacturing Corporation
Arneson
Fairfield men fined in alcohol and speeding cases
Iowa Highway Patrol arrested several Fairfield residents Friday evening and they were fined in Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden's court. Douglas K. Hartman Michael B. Coop Colin Gene Loden Thomas Adrian Simpson and Robert L. Dutsch were fined 1002 for illegal possession of beer and liquor. Hartman paid 20 for speeding and Coop 20 for littering the highway. William L. Madden of Fairfield was fined 10 after radar speed enforcement.
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Iowa Highway Patrol
Fairfield
Justice of the Peace
Glenn Holden
Douglas K. Hartman
Michael B. Coop
Colin Gene Lowden
Thomas Adrian Simpson
Robert L. Dutsch
Hartman
Coop
William L. Madden
Local families share weekend visits and campus news
Mr and Mrs Clint Hensel and Kenneth visited Pvt Fredrick Hensel at Ft Benjamin Harrison Indiana. Kenneth returned to Drake University Des Moines. Miss Daylene McAvoy became president of Colorado State University hostesses for campus events. Sp 4 Lyle Crawford left for Oakland then Vietnam after 87 days at home. The McKinnies attended services and turkey dinner with relatives. John Beckers eighth birthday marked January 29. Birthday dinner planned for Louise Lambert.
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Clint Hensel
Kenneth
Pvt
Fredrick Hensel
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Drake University
Des Moines
Daylene McAvoy
Marion McAvoy
Colorado State University
Miss McAvoy
Colorado State
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Floyd MecKinnie
Joy
Janice
Jeff
Moline
Ill
The
Christian Church
Wilmer Lauderman
Larry Lauderman
Cindy
Jennie Lauderman
Shirley Johnston
Baby
Lyle George Crawford
Oakland
Calif
Vietnam
Lyle Crawford
Tom Becker
John
Bill
David
Barbara
Middletown
Death of Bill Kern Former Resident
Ward reports the death of Bill Kern formerly of Washington who recently lived in Hills Iowa. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at Cathout Funeral Home in Iowa City with details unavailable at press time.
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Ward
Bill Kern
Washington
Hills
Iowa
Kern
Cathout Funeral Home
Iowa City
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