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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1967

Page

2

Washington County Fair entry deadline set for July 14

Washington County 4-H and FFA members are reminded that Friday, July 14, is the deadline for entries to the 1967 fair. Entries must be in by then to prepare stall cards for the July 24 opening. The note covers livestock, collection and construction, rabbit and poultry, with garden entries due July 24 and entry fees due at submission.

Washington County 4-H FFA Washington County Jim Frier S. Marion Ave Washington Richard Fisher West Chester Livestock Department

Tiny whooper dies in San Antonio zoo

A day-old whooping crane born in captivity at the San Antonio Zoo died Friday after being crushed or suffocated. Mother Rosie sat on it while father Crip guarded a second egg that is expected to hatch soon. The young crane was the 13th born in captivity with 46 remaining in the wild.

San Antonio Tex UPI San Antonio Zoo Rosie Zoo Fred Stark Stark

Robert Gross Hosts Weekend Guests From Colorado

Robert Gross will welcome his mother Mrs Gladys Gross of Ft Collins Colorado and his niece and husband Mr and Mrs El vin Patton of Greeley Colorado this weekend. Also entertained were relatives at a potluck supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Oriel Sankey near Sigour ney for his brother Raymond Sankey and wife of Austin Texas. Attending relatives included Mr and Mrs Maurice Meyer Mrs Myrtle Meyer Mr and Mrs Ernest Meyer and Ronnie Mr and Mrs Delbert ae Dwaine and Sandra Marion Robertson Mr and Mrs Kenny W Erwin and Laurie Mrs Anna Williams Mrs Lottie Robertson Mr and Mrs Dale Robertson and Ronnie Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sankey Micky and Deena of Cedar Rapids. The Sankeys have returned to their home in Austin.

Robert Gross Gladys Gross Ft. Collins Colo Elvin Patton Greeley Oriel Sankey Sigourney Raymond Sankey Austine Texas Maurice Meyer Myrtle Meyer Ernest Meyer Ronnie Delbert Ae Dwaine Sandra Marion Robertson Kenny W. Erwin Laurie Anna _ Williams Lottie Robertson Dale Robertson Kenneth Sankey Micky Deena Cedar Rapids Sankeys Austin Roy Long Fairfield Jed Wade Marion Jim Sheetz Kinross Larry Sheetz Bill Cady Andy Sheetz Gene Sanders Iowa City Boyd Sanders Donna Sanders Earl Parke St. Louis Hazel Shafer Grace Parke Chicago Illinois Paul Latham Earl Buffalo New York Davenport John Garner Keota Garner Shafer Earl Leitsinger Elvin Shafer Debby Garners Farmers Co-op Coun

HEO Club Holds Dessert Luncheon At Captain's Table

Nine members met for a dessert luncheon Thursday afternoon at Captain's Table. Four former members guests were Mrs. Lester Merz Mrs. Lawrence Libe Mrs. Wes Ramsey and Mrs. Mary Booth. Mrs. Gale Hollenbeck attended as guest and later joined. Children of members Marcia Campbell Lisa Bell Debbie Gould and Robyn Keller also attended.

HEO Club Lester Merz Lawrence Libe Wes Ramsey Mary Booth Gale Hollenbeck Marcia Campbell Lisa Bell Debbie Gould Robyn Keller

Harold Wehr funeral rites held at St James Church

Harold J. Wehr’s funeral was held at 9 30 a m Friday at St James Catholic church with Rev William Stratman presiding. Pallbearers included Clement Siewert John Schumacher Wilfred and John Wehr Earnest Peiffer and Bernard Redlinger. VFW provided military rites at the cemetery with a color guard firing squad and bugler. Funeral Home arranged services.

Kenneth Davison Charles Lucas Truman Hysell Richard Davidson Larry Arbogast George Miles Daryl Tucker Merle Steele Ronald Marsh Jesse Radda Sherman Eden Funeral Home

Corn drying study set at two Iowa meetings

Two county forums on harvesting, storing, and drying the 1967 corn crop will occur July 11 in Keota and Ainsworth, at 7:00 p.m. Local Extension Director Jim Frier says Iowa State University engineers will lead a three hour program in two sections. Topics include new harvesting methods, machine loss data, kernel damage, and drying and storage systems with emphasis on high capacity combines and storage selection.

Washington Washington County Extension Jim Frier Iowa State University Extension Agricultural Engineers Keota Ainsworth Dale Hull Vernon Meyer Fred Roth Jack Frus Frier

Wilson & Co Judging Contest Set for July 15

The annual Wilson and Company Judging Contest will be held next Saturday July 15 at the Cedar Rapids plant, in cooperation with the Iowa State Area Extension Service. About 100 4 H youths from seven county area Benton IA Johnson Linn Jones Cedar and Washington will judge eight livestock classes with instruction and help provided. Registration begins 9 30 a m lunch at 11 a m in the plant cafeteria before completion.

Wilson and Company Tom Rampy Cedar Rapids Iowa State Area Extension Service Benton Iowa Johnson, Linn Jones Cedar Washington

Rev David Livingston to preach at Marion Avenue church

The Rev David Livingston on furlough from Korea will preach at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Sunday at 10 45 a m The service includes a special arrangement of The Lords Prayer by Wallace Nolin sung by Mrs William Stewart Livingston with TEAM mission in Korea pursuing graduate work during extended US leave

David Livingston Korea Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church

Hospital Record Admits and Dismissals List

On the record hospital admitted yesterday Jacob Fisher from Washington medical Ernest R Meeks Washington surgical Allen Dunbar Washington surgical Tracy Owens Keota medical dismissed today Albert Hesseltine Washington

Jacob Fisher Washington Ernest R. Meeks Allen Dunbar Tracy Owens Keota Albert Hesseltine

Eagles vote to furnish duty bags for Red Cross

Fraternal Order of Eagles business meeting approves furnishing 36 duty bags for the Red Cross to send to Vietnam soldiers. Plans for an Eagles and families picnic at Izaak Walton Clubhouse on July 20 at 6 30 p m. Members bring two dishes to pass and own table service. Rebekah Lodge members honored with 50 year jewels. Mrs M D Lee receives jewel pinned by her daughter Mrs Charles Swift. Mrs Ralph Zeck receives jewel from daughter Doris Reubsam. Beth Brinning hospital patient Emma Barnett discharged from hospital. Auditing report given by Mrs Swift and semi annual report by Mrs Lee. Myral Smith named delegate with Tucker alternate to meet District 54 and 62 re consolidating conventions. Winnie Belter named chair of September refreshment committee. Program by The Six Dimensions and Rick McFate piano solo. Refreshments served by Mr and Mrs See and committee.

Order of Eagles Red Cross Vietnam Izaak Walton Clyde Tucker Rebekah Lodge M. D. Lee Ted Kiesey Lee Charles Swift Ralph Zeck Doris Reubsam Beth Brinning Emma’ ‘Barnett Swift Myral Smith Tucker Winnie Belter Six Dimensions Rick McFate Mrs. See

Deed correction in On the Record column

A corrected entry under Deeds should read: Marie Howsare and Amy Davis executors of Lena E. Maxwell estate convey to J Rex Beauchamp lots 3 and 4 in block 4 Crawford and Crawfordsville. The Friday Journal record previously misstated the parties.

The Journal Marie Howsare Amy Davis Lena E. Maxwell J. Rex Beauchamp Crawford Crawfordsville

Craft work directed at YWCA Camp Fire camp

Mrs. Clarence J. Brown will direct the craft work at the annual YWCA Camp Fire camp at Lake Darling from July 30 to August 6. Information will be sent to registered girls detailing clothing and supplies and a medical slip to be filled by the family doctor. Camp committees and the director have arranged a full program of enriching activities for the girls.

Clarence J. Brown YWCA Lake Darling

Johnston Couple Welcome Baby Neil Allen Johnston

Mr and Mrs Danny Johnston are parents of a son Neil Allen Johnston born July 5. Grandparents include Mrs Kathleen Johnston of Birmingham and Mr and Mrs Wilmer Lauderman of Pleasant Plain. Great grandmother is Mrs Jennie Lauderman of Washington. The family resides at 303 South Third Fairfield.

Danny Johnston An & Pound Neil Allen Johnston Shirley Lauderman Kathleen Johnston Birmingham Wilmer Lauderman Pleasant Plain Jennie Lauderman Washington Johnstons South Third Fairfield

Social calendar notices for Antioch and area events posted

Social calendar lists events for Sunday through Wednesday including Antioch Social Club postponement to July 16 Nira Community Picnic at Sunset Park Walter Smith Sunday School breakfast and outdoor activities Saddle Club at Mrs J E Letts farm rain contingency at Sunset Park Huber Reunion at Harper Community Building Cooperative dinner Senior Citizens at Center at Y West Branch Y Wives Tops Club and weight-in Legion Auxiliary Girls State program YWCA Mixers to Iowa City Art Guild at studio Democratic Women’s Club reception for Clark Rasmussen Husbands guests Grace Hill Ladies Aid VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club hosted by Mrs Francis Reed

Antioch Nira Sunset Park All Friends Walter Smith Saddle Club J. E. Letts Huber Harper Community Building Roy Hodges Tops Club Y W Art Guild Democratic Women’s Club Clark Rasmussen John Elliott Rasmussen Grace Hill Ladies Aid VFW Francis Reed

Wisconsin reunion draws Byrnes to Hazelgreen event

Atty and Mrs B J Byrne attended the 50 year high school class reunion and banquet in Galena to honor Mr Byrnes Hazelgreen class. Other visitors included Leo Moeller Jane of Houghton and Pettie Hahn entering Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Local families hosted guests from Marion Davenport Kinross Keota and Washington while planning for weddings and class reunions.

Keota Atty B. J. Byrne Platteville Wisconsin Herman Johnson Byrnes Hazelgreen Galena Petie Hahn Mercy Hospital Iowa City Leo Moeller Jane Houghton Merlin Conrad Linda Keifer Donnie Dill Redding California Andy Sheetz Juanita Randy Sandy Wade Marion Fred Wade Washington High School Wade

Riverside holiday visits and wedding invite in Iowa

Riverside reports a holiday weekend of visitors from Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Bountiful Utah including Dorathy Fitzsimmons and Dorothy Fitzsimmons. A wedding invitation for Larry Dautremont and Donna Claussen at Davenport St Alphonses. Private Gary W Grecian updates his address at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.

Riverside Ardean Fitzsimmons Cedar Rapids Dorothy Fitzsimmons Adrian Dauremont Kris Connie Bountiful Utah al- Alberta Dautremont Tom Alberhasky Iowa City Clem Dautremont Leo Mellecker Ralph Hauser Newton Larry Dautremont Donna Claussen St. Alphonse Catholic Church Davenport Larry Harold Dautremonts

Injured rider admitted after gravel road crash near airport

Allen Green of Washington was admitted to Washington County Hospital Friday evening for injuries from a motorcycle crash when he lost control on a gravel road east of the Washington airport. The accident occurred in front of the Lyle Wilcox residence on a road used as a local detour for highway 92 east of Washington.

Allen Green Washington Washington County Washington Airport Lyle Wilcox

Lake Built South of Washington on Airport Road

Mel Jaspering Harold Norton and Ivan Jarvis own forty acres one mile south of Washington on the airport road. They have added a small lake with fishing and boating facilities though stocked fish are not yet present. The plan spans four years with future subdivision into one acre plots for housing. Immediate plans include two sandy beaches for swimming once insurance allows. Signs warn swimmers to use caution as the lake is unsupervised and 25 to 30 feet deep. The project, designed by the Washington County Engineering department, used a culvert upgrade saving a second large culvert. Public access is allowed for boating and picnicking but swimming is not yet permitted.

Mel Jaspering Harold Norton Ivan Jarvis Phillis Lopshire Ainsworth Vivian Kirkbride Brigh Washington Airport Washington County Engineering Department Lake Jaspering Norton Jarvis Lake Jarvis

Vivien Leigh dies in London at 53

London reports actress Vivien Leigh found dead in her apartment at age 53. Known for Scarlett O Hara in Gone with the Wind, she suffered from tuberculosis and exhaustion, had marriages to Laurence Olivier and Leigh Holman, and won Oscars for Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire.

London UPI Vivien Leigh Laurence Olivier Miss Leigh Scarlett O’hara Vivian Hartley Darjeeling England Europe Vivien Leigh Holman Holman Olivier Mask of Virtues Blanche de Bois

Rev Livingston to Speak at Union Central Park Service

Missionary Rev David Livingston of Korea will speak at 7 p.m. Sunday July 9 at Union Central Park Service on the present day economic and political situation as it relates to mission work. He and his wife have spent nine years in Korea. he led Eastern Korea Christian College and plans further study. Their three children attend a boarding school in Korea. Local clergy and musicians will participate. if rain the service moves to First Baptist Church.

David Livingston Korea Union Central Park Service Livingston Eastern Korea Christian College Marion Avenue Charles McConnell First Baptist Church

Washington woman fined for speeding in JP court

Sandra Kay Yoder of Washington was fined $15 and costs after a speeding charge in the local justice of the peace court.

Sandra Kay Yoder Washington Justice of the Peace Court

Washington Evening Journal staff and affiliations

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager with William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising Howard Hazen as P Superintendent and notes publication afternoons except Sundays Christmas and Ull 4th The paper is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act and is linked to United Press Leased Wire with memberships in Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn and the Audit Bureau of Circulations action.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Ass Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

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