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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1973
Page
6
Brighton girls defeated Kalona 19 to 8 on Friday. Brighton broke the game open with eight runs in the second inning to lead 12 2, Kalona rallied with four in the fifth, Pam Jones earned the win while Debbie Diers hit a double and a three run homer, Kalona managed only one hit as B Preston took the loss.
A Big Ball Tournament is planned for Tuesday July 10 at Washington Golf and Country Club. The couples two ball begins at 5 p.m. with dinner after. Attendees should sign up at the club house by Sunday July 8.
Margaret A. Stewart, head of the Home Service Department at Southern California Gas, spent the weekend at the Tom Stewart home after attending the American Home Economics Convention in Kansas City this week.
John Boccabell a Montreal catcher slams two homers in the sixth inning including a grand slam as the Expos beat the Astros 12 8 in game one of a doubleheader. He also notes teammate Thad and a second game win by Montreal fueled by Ron Fairly two homers.
Thomas J. McGuire, 82, died July 3, 1973, at St. Anthony's Rest Home in Crown Point, Indiana. He lived in Gary, born and raised in Washington County, and was twice married. Surviving are his widow Lulu, a daughter Phyllis Wells of Hobart, two sons Richard of Merrillville and Donald of Hobart, two brothers Herbert of Portage and Edward of Merrillville, 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral was held July 6 in Merrillville, Indiana.
Mrs Dorothy Dold of 615 West Jefferson has taken the Welcome Wagon franchise and plans to start in early August. After a three day Cedar Rapids training she begins lining up sponsors for the service that will provide a hostess to welcome newcomers, brief them on local services, and deliver a gift basket from area businesses. Things look good.
The 19th annual Hole reunion gathered at Sunset Park on July 1 for a noon potluck. Mamie Maxwell led grace, minutes and treasurer’s report were read and approved, with Nora Rathmel continuing as president and other officers retained. Five marriages, three births and one death were noted, with family photos taken and numerous attendees listed from Richland to Kalona.
Youth Employment Service reports progress after reaching halfway in the year with 96 jobs filled in six weeks. Supervisor Jeff Boshart notes extended employment from two hour gigs and encourages local businesses to offer jobs. Youth seeking summer work should apply at the Washington Chamber of Commerce office 7 am to 3 pm, Monday through Saturday.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce plans a special 1 15 p m meeting for all members in the community room of Iowa Southern Utilities to discuss the proposed minimum wage bills under Senate consideration. One bill would raise the wage from 1 60 to 2 20 per hour by next year and another would increase it more slowly over several years.
The historic Conger House will be open to the public Sunday afternoon from 2 5 p m with hosts to answer questions and guide visitors through refurnished rooms. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
Col Roger A. Eicher and Mrs Eicher of San Antonio visit his mother Mrs L M Eicher and relatives the Finke family. Their son Bill is at Ft Riley for six weeks and will enter his senior year at Texas A and M this fall. Mr and Mrs James Wolfe of Phoenix and their children Greg and Karen visit relatives here. Doug Wolfe visited last fall. Truman Hysell’s family report West Point cadet Larry Hysell has begun studies at United States Corps of Cadets West Point NY. Mrs Clarence Logan and Elsie Glassburner of Washington and Mrs John Schulz of Burlington attend memorial services in Gary Indiana for Thomas J McGuire who died July 3.
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