Kiwanis member talk covers Truth In Lending rules
Kiwanis heard a Washington State Bank spokesman explain the Truth In Lending law which targets individuals and requires full disclosure of borrowing costs. The talk noted potential added costs from documentation time and clarified that rates aren’t capped, only disclosures. A Kiwanis board meeting is set for Tuesday July 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Captain's Table to plan county fair food stand actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Logan Heilman
Washington State Bank
Heilman
Local doctors to give vision test
Washington Optometrists will conduct a Visual Readiness Screening for preschool children on Tuesday July 8. Kindergarten entrants should go to any local optometric office with a parent or guardian. The service is free to identify vision problems, with arrangements for those unable to attend on screening day. Participating optometrists are Dr. John Lemmon Dr. M L Smith Dr. William Westphal and Dr. J F Mallory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington County Optometric Society
Optometric
John Lemmon
M. L. Smith
William Westphal
J. F. Mallory
Keokuk County Board of Education Remaps Districts
The Keokuk County Board of Education redrew election areas to meet House File 766, aiming for equal representation. Four areas cover Keota, Tri County, Sigourney, Hedrick, and Pekin districts, with areas defined for the September 8, 1969 election and terms of two members expiring this year. Nominations open 45 to 20 days before September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk County
County Board of Education
Keota
Tri County
Sigourney
Hedrick
Pekin
van Buren Township
West Lancaster
Pekin Community
Arthur Allison
Orris Lane
Hard rains and wind damage beans
Washington County farmers report widespread leaf injury in soybeans from hard rains and strong winds. Extension Director Jim Frier notes leaves shattered with veins exposed, damage mainly on older leaf sets and in exposed fields. Insects not a major cause. minor feeding from grasshoppers, crickets, leafhoppers, and thrips seen. Weather should aid recovery with little yield loss. farmers urged to monitor crops for early insect signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Jim Frier
Frier
Young People Plan Entertainment For Democratic Picnic
A large group of local youths organize acts for the Democratic July 4 picnic at the Fairgrounds led by co chairs Mrs Don Wells and others. Mark Shearer Patty Van Houten and Millie Bordwell will provide music. The kitchen band includes Nancy Adam Kathy Wells Debbie Farrell Chris Wells Patty Van Houten and Millie Bordwell. An unusual chorus line features boys John Wiggers Marcus McCarthy Mike Matt Quinn Roger Adam and Mark Shearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wells
Washington
Henry County
Mark Shearer
Patty van Houten
Millie Bordwell
Nancy Adam
Kathy Wells
Debbie Farrell
Chris Wells
John Wiggers
Marcus McCarthy
Mike
Matt Quinn
Roger Adam
Iowa to buy state flags from prison industry
Gov. Robert D. Ray's aide said the Executive Council should order Iowa Prison Industries to supply flags for Iowa servicemen at 4.05 dollars per flag in dozen lots, saving 95 cents per flag from the Fort Dodge price. Prisoners at Fort Madison and Algona make both 3 by 5 and 4 by 6 foot flags, with annual production 800 to 1,000 units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Keith Peterson
State Executive Council
Iowa
Earl Sturdivant
Executive Council
Fort Dodge
Vietnam
Sturdivant
Fort Madison
Algona
Peterson
Hugh E. Brown 91 dies after short illness in Primghar
Hugh E Brown age 91 died July 2 at Washington County Hospital after a short illness. He was born January 22, 1878 in Primghar and lived there most of his life except winters with his daughter Rowena Goodell in Washington and son in law Charles Goodell. Survived by widow Nettie, two daughters Rowena Goodell and Darlene Hunt, five grandchildren and a great grandson, one brother Samuel L Brown, many nieces and nephews. Funeral Sunday July 6 at 2 pm at Primghar Methodist Church, Rev Vernon Clausing officiating. Burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Sherman Eden Funeral Home in charge. friends may call through Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh E. Brown
Washington County Hospital
Charles (Rowena) Goodell
Primghar Methodist Church
Primghar
Iowa
Vernon Clausing
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Sherman - Eden Funeral Home
William H
Anna (Robinson) Brown
Nettie Wood
Brown
Charles Goodell
Charles
Rowena) Goodell
Washington
Bruce
Darlene) Hunt
North Hollywood
California
Samuel L. Brown
Portland
Oregon
Marriage License Issued To Hayes Velasquez
A marriage license was issued July 2 to Paul Dean Hayes 21 of Washington and Patricia Laura Velasquez 19 of Riverside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Dean Hayes
Washington
Patricia Laura Velasquez
Riverside
Toastmasters feature two guest speakers at Captain's Table
The Toastmasters Club heard two guest speakers Wednesday evening at the Captain's Table. George Coffin from the Marshalltown club spoke on The Seven Basic Parts of the Camera and Joe McCarthy, a flight simulator specialist home on leave, spoke on The Simulator. Joe Martin served as toastmaster and Frank Patterson led table topics. Plans announced for a ladies night on Saturday July 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toastmasters Club
George Coffin
Marshalltown Club
Joe McCarthy
Joe Martin
Frank Patterson
Deeds Record Transfers in Noble and Richmond Areas
A record of quitclaim and property transfers including Mary Wright and William E Schantz as executors to Lela Morehouse for Lots 6 7 8 9 10 in Block 14 Noble. Mary Wright and William R P Morehouse to Block 14 Noble. Lots 1 2 3 4 5 9 10 Block 9 Noble. Wood Enterprises to Gary A Kallouse Lot 2 and S of Lots 3 4 Block 1 Original Plat Richmond. Helen L Duncan to L A Duncan Lot 4 and S of Lot 3 Root Subdivision Stickney Addition. Lillian H Schafer to Charles S Savage Lot 10 Stickney's Addition Brigh ton. Edward P Bean and wife to Ethel P Jeffries Lot 9 Block 4 L&W Smouse's N E Addition. Dale M Smith and wife to Edward P Bean and wife Lot 9 Block 4 L&W Smouse's. Charles H Sellers and wife to Edward P Bean and wife E of N 115% feet of South 230% feet Block 16 Denny's Second Addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wright
William E. Schantz
William R. Schantz
Lela P. Morehouse
Town of
Noble
William R Schantz
Wood Enterprises
Gary A. Kallouse
Richmond
Helen L. Duncan
L. A. Duncan
Root
Stickter
Lillian H. Schafer
Charles S. Savage
Stickney
Brighton
Edward P. Bean
Ethel P. Jeffries
L & W. Smouse
N. E
Dale M. Smith
Charles H. Sellers
Denny
Local visitors and military family news from Waseca and beyond
Gary and Dale Churchill of Waseca Minnesota recently stayed overnight with grandparents and uncles and visited aunts and relatives. Gary returned from a year in Vietnam and was discharged after three years in the air force. Dale graduated from Adolphus College on June 1 with a business administration degree and plans to enter Naval Air Officers Training in Pensacola Florida on July 15. Dr and Mrs George Kerr spent the holiday weekend with their son Rod and family in West Lafayette Indiana. First Lieutenant Gary Anderson arrived home from Baumholder Germany to attend his father Paul Edwin Anderson funeral after a car track accident. The funeral is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Swedesburg Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary and
Dale Churchill
Waseca
Minn
Charles Churchill
Lyle
Howard Bailey
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Clyde Knight
Gary
Vietnam
Air Force
Dale
Adolphus College
St. Peter
Mrs
George Kerr
Rod
West Lafayette
Ind
Gary Anderson
Baumholder
Germany
Paul Edwin Anderson
Swedesburg Lutheran Church
Life saving course begins Monday at Washington pool
A senior life saving class starts Monday July 7 at 7 30 to 9 am at the Washington Municipal pool. The Washington County chapter of the American Red Cross offers the course with Milo Steele Jr as instructor. Minimum age is 15 or tenth grade. this is a prerequisite for a later water safety instructors class with a minimum age of 17.
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Washington Municipal Pool
Washington County
American Red Cross
Milo Steele Jr
Postnuptial party for Mrs. M. Black
Mrs. Michael Black formerly Beverly Graf was honored at a Sunday afternoon postnuptial party held at Mrs. Stan Hale’s home. Cohostesses included Mrs. Don McCrabb and others. A memory tablecloth, games with prizes, and a yellow green decor theme marked the celebration. The couple married June 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Black
Beverly Graf
Stan Hale
Don McCrabb
Jim McCrabb
Richard MecCrabb
Bill McCrabb
Mrs. Black
Sandra
Debra McCrabb
Sherry Graf
Black
Washington Evening Journal staff and affiliations
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff roles including editor David Elder and business manager, with William Shannon as vice president advertising director and Charles Morris as news editor. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday, Christmas, and July 4th and that it is entered as second class matter under an 1879 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations Mail
Wellman Class of 1929 holds 40 year reunion in 1970s tones
The Wellman High School Class of 1929 gathered July 14 for a 6:30 dinner at the Captain's Table in Washington after touring Mid-Prairie High School and Wellman Elementary. Twenty members with spouses, three former teachers, and guests attended. Lloyd Foster hosted, a Rugg anniversary cake arrived, and plans for 1979 were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Wellman High School
Washington
Mid - Prairie High School
Henry Durian
Lyle Rugg
Legion Auxiliary Potluck and Meeting at Legion Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a potluck next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall. The regular meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. with officers to be installed and a report on Girls State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Admitted and Dismissed Patients List
Admitted Yesterday: Mrs. Paul Smith Washington medical. Mrs. Lou isa Farrier Brighton surgical. Dismissed Yesterday: Mrs. Alvin T. Mil ler and son Kalona Edward Horak Washington. Today: Mrs. Wayne Marston Washington Mrs. Ernest Lund Riverside John Lemmon Washington Mrs. James Milam West Chester Mrs. Charles Conklin Keota Mrs. Alice Lanning Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Washington
Medical
Louisa Farrier
Brighton
Surgical
Alvin T. Miller
Son
Kalona
Edward Horak
Wayne Marston
Ernest Lund
Riverside
John Lemmon
James Milam
West Chester
Charles Conklin
Keota
Alice Lanning
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Levit With
Hower
Tim King
Marty Young
Tim
Marty
Wolf's Flower Shop
Keokuk Board of Education
Plank Township
East Lancaster
Tri County Community
Warren Township
Washington Township
Sigourney Community
van Buren
By Wendell Eden
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Sherman
Eden
Washington, Iowa
Dial
Evening Journal
IRS
Insurance For Business
Care Life
JUST
Phil F. van Cleave
S. 11Th P. O
Hugh Brown
County Hospital
Arnet-Mccabe & CO
E. Washington St. Washington, Iowa
Fairfield, Iowa
Maynard and
Merna Ulm
M. Black
Lloyd Foster
Rugg
Cecil
Keith Wilson
Henry Durians
Leo Gislain
Hilda Watters Wells
George
Sarasota
Fla
Fred Perrin
Alameda
Calif
Lowell Dodds
Velda
Rustan
Morris Miller
Wilma
Diamondale
Mich
Chicago
Dorothy Durian Rugg
Clarendon Hills
Ill
Dale Jones
Thora
Fern Robertson Adams
Robert
Robert, Keota; Leona Zillmer Krotz
John
Cecil Durian Wilson
Iowa City
Russell Miller
Marie
Cedar Rapids
Floyd Lewis
Catherine
Coralville
Marjorie Blumenstein Miller
Melvin
Wilma Foster Patterson
James
Aileen Griffith Gislain
Kathyle Groff Ellis
Gayle Morrison Treschmann
Willard Trieschmann
Mabel Detweiler
Cecil Graham Miller
Kathryn Fritson Miller
D&v
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Iston
Vay
MT. Pleasant
Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corp
Northwest Corner
E. Washington
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