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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1966

Page

5

Fourth of July Weekend Notes From Washington Iowa

Dear Auntie reports a hot Washington week with rain, corn growth, and weekend plans. A two day household sale by Mrs. Clifford Thorne drew buyers nationwide at the fairgrounds. Iowa rural schools in Washington county are dissolved into consolidated districts effective July 1. The county Art Guild hosted an outdoor summer show. Kiwanis hosted a Central Park ice cream social. Twelve local families will host Chicago settlement-house children for a country vacation. The last steel section of the Mississippi bridge linking Iowa I 80 to Chicago was installed, promising a Des Moines to Chicago highway opening soon. Cheerio, Uncle Fitz. keep him away from fireworks.

Clifford Thorne Thorne Halcyon House County Art Guild Central Park Washington Chicago South Side Marion Avenue Mississippi Des Moines

Hospital Admissions and Births Schedule in Washington

Monday notices list admissions in Washington with Arthur Seaburg and several medical cases. Dismissals include Mrs. Everett Jones and son. Births reported for Mr and Mrs Batterson, a son, and today new arrivals for Mrs Lange, Mrs Schnare, and Mrs McGugin.

Mrs Everett Jones Hattie McConnell Washington Eloise Everett Myrtle Long John Duvall West Chester Robert Porter Alvin Shebeck Leonard Sweatt Sam Batterson Robert Lange Roger Schnare Annette McGugin David Horsey Sam Batterson and Son Clarence Fulton Crawfordsville Johan Duvall

Farm week notes on hay and corn growth in local fields

The Farm column reports steady work with hay yields stored in good condition and corn showing desirable growth despite herbicide limits. Farmers cite knee high to through the grounds growth, ongoing planting near river bottoms, weed control via diverted acreage, and the need for skilled cultivator operation. Thaddeus signs off noting future family plans and part time help.

Thaddeus

Saturday Journal announces out-of-state readers summary edition

The Saturday Edition of the Journal offers Washington storm er residents a quick weekly local news recap. It is mailed to out-of-state subscribers for $3.50 per year.

Journal Washington

Multiple Death Notices Across Iowa and Illinois Areas

Notices report several deaths including William Malichky 71 Riverside June 27 1966 Marcia Montgomery 36 Elm Lane U P Home Iowa City June 28 1966 William M Rees 67 Chicago June 27 1966 Elmer Adams 95 Keswick Washington County Mrs Ella Dawson 80 Elk River Minnesota Vesta Scott 67 310 East Third Street died July 1 1966 Samuel Richardson 66 Portage des Sioux Missouri Funeral plans pending care details vary across locations

Marcia C. Montgomery Elm Lane U.P Mercy Hospital Iowa City Vesta M. Scott East Third Street Samuel K. Richardson Portage Des Sioux, Mo

Poem of the Week on American Principles by William Tyler Page

The piece proclaims belief in the United States as a government by the people and a republic built on consent and rights. It honors democracy, the union of states, and patriots who sacrificed for freedom, duty, love of country, and defense of the Constitution.

United States of America William Tyler Page

Geiger Returns to Sheldon After Parole

Burnice Iverson Geiger 64 steps from Alderson prison to a car at Sioux City airport and vanishes into darkness en route to Sheldon Iowa. Once Sheldon’s trusted bank cashier she looted 2.1 million then vanished years ago. Locals react with mixed feelings as she heads toward uncertain fate.

Sheldon Iowa UPI Burnice Iverson Geiger Sioux City Chicago Sheldon National James Tott Chemical Company Bill Adkins

Washington social notes include weddings and military moves

Tuesday items report John Young Jr winning a Who's Who clue contest for $35 and identifying Nels Westermark. The column lists dinners, weekend Coppock reunion attendance, and visits from relatives across Oklahoma, Kansas, Oregon, and Illinois, plus military leaves and moves including Lt. Bennett’s transfer to Bentwater and Yoder’s helicopter school assignment.

John Young, Jr E. Jefferson Washington Nels B. Westermark Mr. Young

Golf winner tops Southeast Iowa Amateur Tour

Craig Proffitt of Muscatine captured the championship at the South East Iowa Amateur Golf Tournament at Washington Country Club after a weekend event. Jim Lloyd of Washington was second, with Nick Pulliam of Muscatine one stroke behind and Terry Lowenberg of Fairfield and Bill Westphal of Washington tied for fourth.

Craig Proffitt Muscatine Iowa Washington Country Club Proffitt Jim Lloyd Washington Nick Pulliam Terry Lowenberg Fairfield Bill Westphal

Mary Crone picked as Rainbow delegate to Australia

Mary Margaret Crone daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Crone of Washington was selected by the Rainbow Girls of Iowa Executive Committee to represent Iowa as the Australian delegate. Washington social notes report several visits and family events including weddings and moves. Dr. Robert A Bell Navy veteran dies in Arlington Virginia with funeral at Ft Meyers Chapel. Betty Donnelly former Stewart kindergarten teacher seeks greeting cards after surgery in Portland Oregon.

Mary Margaret Crone Raymond Crone Washington The Rainbow Girls of Iowa William J. Bell Robert A. Bell M. D Arlington Dr. Bell Ft. Meyers Chapel Arlington National Cemetery Clifford Braun Elkader West Washington Braun Yoder Feeds DeAnn Richard Dennis Douglas Betty Donnelly Stewart Woodlawn Park Hospital N. E Hancock Portland Ore

New minister in Washington moves to parsonage

The Rev. Warren J. McFate and his family move into the Washington Methodist parsonage today and will begin duties as associate pastor and director of Christian Education next Sunday. A reception by the Women’s Society is planned after worship.

Warren J. McFate Washington Methodist Parsonage West Washington Street

Local Birth Announcements Highlight Washington Families

Kevin Jon Marvin Jones Tracy Lynn Lange Rhonda Kay Schnare Jeffrey Ray Batterson Susan Jolynn Leyden Denise Renee Long Kyle David Horsey are named as newborns in Washington and nearby communities. The notices list each child’s parents with their city or town and state.

Retarded children to attend camp and more local notes

Fourteen Washington County children and eight counselors will attend a camp for retarded children July 5 to 8 at Deep River on the East Iowa Bible Camp site. Two Washington golfers, sponsored by the Washington Jaycees, will enter the Des Moines junior golf meet July 8 and 9 with Terry Cox and Mark Nemers as Jaycee representatives. Various hometown visits and family travels are noted, including Barstow Illinois residents visiting Davenport, Prairie Village Kansas families visiting Harold Stephens, Corpus Christi Texas visitors with L. E. White in Brigh ton, and multiple other community notes on weddings, leaves, and service assignments. Karla Kneen returns from Lake Okoboji after attending the Iowa Manufacturer's Association Convention with Ottumwa relatives.

Washington County Deep River East Iowa Iowa Court Washington The Washington Jaycees Des Moines Terry Cox Mark Nemmers Jaycees

Two Women Flee Cedar Rapids for Florida Home

Mrs Addie Rehmel and Mrs Reba Stanley left Cedar Rapids for their home in St Petersburg Florida after visiting Mr and Mrs John Morrett and relatives.

Addie Rehmel Reba Stanley Cedar Rapids St. Petersburg Fla John Morrett

Freshmen Arrivals and Local Family News At Cedar Falls And Colorado

Chris Campbell Jean Johnson Ellen Moriarty Mollie Kneen Ellen Jarrard and Larry Green return home after registering for freshmen year at the State College of Iowa in Cedar Falls. Mr and Mrs Sam Witting remain in Mercy Hospital Iowa City for observation. Judy Sallaby and Carol Moyer of Cedar Rapids begin summer work at Grand Lake Lodge Colorado. Granddaughter and husband Warren and Mrs Blanchard from Rangely Colorado welcome a 6 pound 11 1/2 ounce baby girl born June 2, daughter of Clarence Messenger and Mrs Blanchard's Chamberlain South Dakota parents.

Lana Kay Weeks Richard Weeks Mercy Hospital Iowa City Russell Conrad Colorado Springs Wayland Lisa Sharie Conrads North Arcadia Colo Chris Campbell Jean Johnson Ellen Moriarty Mollie Kneen Ellen Jarrard Larry Green Cedar Falls The State College of Iowa Sam Witting Mercy Hospital, Iowa City Judy Sallaby Carol Moyer Cedar Rapids Grand Lake Lodge Grand Lake, Colo C. G. Anderson Warren Blanchard Rangely Blanchard Clarence Messenger Chamberlain,s. D

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