Legislative concerns shape Iowa Senate debate on voting age and roads
Senator R L Stephens notes the Iowa Senate discussed a constitutional amendment to allow 19 year olds to vote and assume adult duties in contracts and marriages. He warns road classifications for federal funds could misallocate upkeep, affecting small local roads. Visitors from Washington and Louisa Counties observed and WOI radio broadcasts live senate proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
R. L. Stephens
Iowa Senate
House
Senate
Washington
Louisa
WOI
Youth Leadership and FBLA Meet At Willow With Toastmasters
The Toastmasters Youth Leadership group joined Fu ture Business Leaders for a joint meeting at the Willows this week. Scott Turnipseed presided. John McKeone led the invocation and speeches by McKeene on UFOs or Not and Steve Johnson on The Invisible Killer. Bonnie Walker served as grammarian. Margaret Chebuhar and Kathy Marek evaluated. Charles Twinam and John Gamon were master evaluators. Frank Patterson delivered the closing remarks. The gathering was scheduled for Wednesday February 4 at Captain's Table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toastmasters
the Willows
Scott Turnipseed
John McKeone
Joe Holmes
John McKeene
Steve Johnson
Margaret Chebuhar
Kathy Marek
Charles Twinam
John Gamon
Toastmasters Club
Bonnie Walker
Frank Patterson
YMCA Enrollment Drive Opens Monday
Washington YMCA enrollment kicks off with a noon meeting at the YMCA building. Rex Lee and Richard Gipple lead the effort to train workers, assign prospects, and gather materials as 11 calls are planned, aiming for a February 17 evening report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jenny Stebelton to Wed Royal L. Toney in Ohio-Lamoni Match
Amanda-Clearcreek High School graduate Jenny M Stebelton is to marry Royal L. Toney of Lamoni. Toney, son of Jay L. and Mrs. Toney, is a Lamont High School graduate and a Grace College freshman. No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Stebelton
Washington
Jenny M
Royal L. Toney
Jay L. Toney
Lamoni
Amanda - Clearcreek High School
Amanda
Lamont High School
Grace and College
Dismissed Yesterday and Today List Names
Dismissal noted for Irene Cupp of Keota. Today, Ernest Beachy and son of Kalona, Vernon Elgin of Washington, and Dale Christner of Crawfordsville are recorded as dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Cupp
Keota
Ernest Beachy
Kalona
Vernon Elgin
Washington
Dale Christner
Crawfordsville
Marguerite Swift Retires from Federal Savings Office
Marguerite Swift retires as of today after 32 years as assistant secretary at the Federal Savings and Loan Association. She was honored at a Jan 20 dinner at Wingas Restaurant attended by the board of directors, their wives, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Beenblossom, who presented her a floor lamp. Prior to her present role she worked at the Button Factory and the telephone company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Marguerite) Swift
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Swift
Winga’s
Lloyd Beenblossom
Social Calendar for Week Notices Printed in Advance
Social calendar announces notices due by 10 a m on first publication day. Listings include Masonic Temple events with Saturday work on second degree, Rainbow Girls and YWCA meetings, DAR programs, nurses association film show, Tops Club, senior citizens groups, Shiloh Sunshine Sisters craft day, public affairs and Delta Kappa Gamma dinner, Marion Hobby Club luncheon, and various club meetings with times and venues across YWCA rooms, hospital cafeteria, and local lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Rainbow Girls
Rainbow Board
Ywca Council
YWCA
Charles Harvey
Democratic Women Executive Board
Paul Adam
John- Pierre Huguet
DAR
D. W. Gregory
DAR Magazine
Washington County Registered Nurses Association
Mc- Creedy
Bertha Williamson
Alpha Chi
Delta Kappa Gamma
Marion Hobby Club
Edwin Wittetoe
Senior Citizens
McCleery
Charles Schiebel
Walter Anderson
Pearl Palmer
Jaycees Push Rubella Drive In Washington
Washington Jaycees heard a rubella immunization project report at a recent meeting. Chairman Gary Shebek announced $650 raised to date and urged clubs, organizations, and churches to donate via local banks to back the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Jaycees
Gary Shebek
Washington
Skip Speece
Jaycee
Miles Kreiger
Larry Griggs
Farmington
Sioux City
Neb
Leaders in Pinochle Marathon at Y’s Men’s event
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Plecker lead after six rounds of the Ys Men’s pinochle marathon with 6950 points. Francis McConnell sit second with 5570, followed by Cloyce Ziglow sky 5290, William Norman 4440, Gary Windus 4180, Clyde Crile 3750, Cloyce Times 3750, Keith Stewart 3680, Price Roberts 3420, William Wulf 3290.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Plecker
Francis McConnell
Cloyce Zieglowsky
William Norman
Gary Windus
Cloyce
Six break ins hit Wellman stores in one night
Burglars pried doors to enter six Wellman businesses Wednesday night. Washington sheriff's deputies investigated Thursday morning. Losses included clothing at Miller's Toggery. cash and machine takings at Buckwalter Chevrolet Wade Implement Goodwin's Pool Hall Strickler Oil and Wade Ford Motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Washington
Miller
Buckwalter Chevrolet
Wade Implement
Goodwin
Walker Standard Service and Strickler Oil Co
Wade Ford Motors, Inc
WHS Class of 1920 Plans August Reunion
A Washington High School Class of 1920 reunion is planned for Saturday August 15 with dinner at the Captain's Table. Mrs Don R Applegate chairs the committee. Mrs Phil Weldin served as president and Richard Stephens as treasurer of the class which was the first to graduate from the present building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Don R. Applegate
Phil Weldin
Washington
Richard Stephens
Crawfordsville
Y-Wives Invite Guests Tuesday
The Y-Wives invite all to a dessert luncheon program Tuesday in the Y Community room at about 2 p.m. Guest speaker Jean Pierre Huguet, a French student residing with Howard Waddell and teaching aid in French, will discuss his travels and language skills. He speaks several languages and has hobbies including horseback riding and coin collecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Pierre Huguet
France
Howard Waddell
University Pointier
Europe
Shower honors Mrs. Gerald Pacha at Batterson home
Mrs. Gerald Pacha former home economics teacher at the Junior High School was honored at a baby shower hosted by Mrs. Dean Batterson and Mrs. Lester Pronga Friday evening. Dessert by candlelight featured a yellow and green scheme. Twenty five attended including Junior High women faculty, teacher aides, and spouses. one hostess absent due to illness. Court Whist preceded gift presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Pacha
Dean Batterson
Lester Pronga
Batterson
Richard Gipple
Douglas Dunlap
Tom Bollman
Katie
Eileen Jeffrey
Sandra Stout
Vernon Elgin
Austin Woman Marries Iowa Man in Dallas Ceremony
Janene Hubbard of Austin Texas wed Jay Stewart Brenneman of Kalona Iowa City in Believers Chapel Dallas Texas Friday January 30. Officiant Dr S Lewis Johnson Jr and music by Mrs Clodius Hill and Miss Jenny Wilson. The couple will reside at 3008 Cedar St Apt 2 Austin Texas after a Texas coast honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Janene Hubbard
Austin
Texas
Jay Stewart Brenneman
Iowa City
Believers Chapel
Dallas
S. Lewis Johnson Jr
Clodius Hill
Jenny Wilson
George Hubbard
Garland
Clark Brenneman
Steve Mitchell
Lubbock
Cindy Brenneman
la Junta
Colorado
Richard Alexander
Phil Dylhoff
George Brennemen
Robert Yoder
Alan Hubbard
Houston
Fellowship Hall
Brenneman
South Garland High School
University of Texas School of Nursing
Iowa Mennonite School
University of Iowa At
Cedar St
Apt. 2
4-H leaders meet in Washington County discuss programs
Washington County 4-H Agricultural Club Leaders met Monday evening with 19 leaders and county committee members present. The group reviewed February and March club programs, distributed materials, and handed enrollment cards to clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Steve Pedersen
Fortnightly Club Meets February 22 at church
Fortnightly general meeting scheduled for February 22 at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church at 7 30 p m. Executive board leaders will meet after the program. February elections cover officers and department nominating committees. New members who join in March or later owe no annual dues until next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
GE Strike Near End as IUE UE Recommend Acceptance
In New York union negotiators recommended members accept a new GE contract offering a 25 percent wage increase, aiming to end the longest strike in GE history. IUE and UE officials announced the decision after morning meetings, with twelve other unions expected to follow in local GE negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
General Electric Co
International Union of Electrical Workers
IUE
United Electrical Workers
4 H members attend recreation leadership workshop
Washington County sent 14 delegates to the 4 H Recreational Leadership Workshop at Camp Wapsie Y the weekend of January 24. Steve Pedersen notes the event was run by Glen Thompson and four Iowa State University Campus 4 H Club members. Attendees will support county 4 H camps this year with their first duties at a Winter Camp for Washington and Johnson county senior 4 H members on March 7 and 8 at Camp Wapsie Y. Participants include Jane Bauer, Judy Bauer, Debbie Baker, Vickie Dawson, Jim Hotchkiss, Mark Hotchkiss, George McKinstry, Barb Warner, Peggy Chabal, Kathy Marek, Rose Peiffer, Kent Stout, Gail Conrad, Mary Jones. Pedersen accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County Fairgrounds
Iowa City
Washington County
Camp Wapsie Y
Steve Pedersen
Glen Thompson
Iowa State University
Washington and
Johnson County
Jane
Judy Bauer
West Chester
Debbie Baker
Vickie Dawson
Jim
Mark Hotchkiss
George McKinstry
Barb Warner
Washington
Peggy Chabal
Kathy Marek
Riverside
Rose Peiffer
Kent Stout
Keota
Gail Conrad
Mary Jones
Crawfordsville
Pedersen
Marriages in Lincoln and San Diego churches
The week reports two wedding ceremonies on January 24. Karen Vosika of Lincoln and Larry Goodenough of Ord wed at Westminster Presbyterian Church Lincoln with Rev. Dr. Robert Palmer officiating. Barbara Lydick of San Diego wed Don Nickerson of College Station at First United Methodist Church San Diego with Rev. McClain officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Jean Vosika
Lincoln
Neb
Larry Richard Goodenough
Ord
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Robert Palmer
Edward J. Vosika
Washington
Roger R. Goodenough
Beatrice, Neb
Barbara H. Lydick
San Diego
Calif
Don E. Nickerson
College Station
Texas
United Methodist Church
McClain
W. Z. Haight
Milwaukee
Arnold B. Carr
Engaged couples plan spring weddings in Iowa towns
Planed weddings feature Miss McAfee, a Columbus Community High School senior, to a 1967 Durant High School and Eastern Iowa Community College graduate with a May ceremony. Another engagement announces Wendi Rae Hendrickson to Larry E. Chalupa, with an April wedding planned. Hendrickson a University College of Cosmetology graduate employed at Campus Flair, Chalupa a Washington High School graduate employed at the Robin Hood Room in Iowa City.
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Miss McAfee
Columbus Community High School
Durant High School
Eastern Iowa Community College
Muscatine
Henry C. Hendrickson
McGregor
Wendi Rae
Larry E. Chalupa
Eugene W. Chalupa
Washington
Miss Hendrickson
University College of Cosmetology
Chalupa
Washington High School
Mall
Iowa City
Iowa City administrator Marshall Field dies at 61
Services are set for Monday at 2 p.m. for Marshall F. Field 61 longtime Iowa City administrator and former superintendent in five districts including Wellman. Funeral arrangements are with Beckman Beutherus. Field died at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Marshall F. Field
Coralville Center
Joint County School System
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Beckman Butherus Funeral Home
Field
Mercy Hospital
Wellman
Johnson County
Farm and Home Management School Set in Washington County
The Washington County Extension Service hosts a two day Farm and Home Management School on February 4 and 11 from 9 30 a m to 3 00 p m at the Farm Bureau Building meeting room. Farm couples especially those under 40 are urged to attend to improve farm business home records and management with speakers Vivian Jennings Charlotte Young Les Kral Jane Passmore and County Extension Director Jim Frier. There is no charge for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Extension Service
Farm Bureau
Vivan Jennings
Charlotte Young
Les Kral
Jane Passmore
Jim Frier
Stevenson to Visit Farm Bureau Office for Health Plan Enrollment
Bob Stevenson, Blue Cross Blue Shield representative, will be at the Farm Bureau office on Tuesdays and Thursdays through February 21. The date marks the final enrollment deadline for the Farm Bureau Health Care Plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Bob Stevenson
Farm Bureau
Long family visits mark Evanston birthday event
Mr and Mrs Charles Long of Evanston Vis iting local relatives to celebrate the 95th birthday of Laura Longwell at Parkview Home Wayland Family members include Frank Longwell Darvl Black underwent lung surgery at Mercy Hospital Davenport and is listed in room 311 Jerry Horak and sons from Cottonwood Falls visited Riverside and Walsh relatives Janet Roth on leave from Okinawa Debbie Roth Cedar Rapids nurse Dean's List at Coe College daughter of Rex Roth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Longwell
Evanston
Frank Longwell
Laura Longwell
Parkview
Wayland
Darvl Black
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Jerry Horak
Michael and
Joseph
Cottonwood Falls
Kan
John Walsh
Riverside
Horak
Debbie Roth
St. Luke’s School of Nursing
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Debbie
Rex Roth
Newspaper masthead and affiliations in Washington Iowa
The passage lists staff positions including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris News Editor Rob Shaffer Local Advertising, and Production Superintendent. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and that it is entered as second class matter under federal law and affiliated with wire and press associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Rob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Post
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass'n
Iowa Daily Press Ass'n
Iowa Press Ass'n. Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Mark Shearer
Ben Johnson
Jay Kephart
Journal
Legislative
FBLA
YMCA
Jenny Stebelton
W. S. Reasor
Reasor Corporation
Charleston
Ill
Marguerite Swift
Wolf's Flower Shop
Ened
Jia
Evening Journal
Jaycees
Tom Horak
Mrs
Clyde Crile
Wellman Businesses
WHS
Osincup’s
By Wendell Eden
Sherman
Eden
Arthur MccAtee
Conesville
Linda Maxine
Stanley van DeWalle
Rene van DeWalle
Durant
Philip Roth
Okinawa
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
P. O. Vocar
For Well Drilling Co
L. Jennings
New London, Iowa
Block
America
North
Iowa Ave
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