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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1975

Page

2

Local residents noted in July community notices

Jennie Lauderman became a resident at Washington Care Center after transferring from Muscatine Care Center last week. Peggy and Gary Witthoft of Des Moines welcomed daughter Kimberly Lea born July 2 1975 weighing 8 lbs 5 oz with sister Staci 20 months at home. grandparents Mr and Mrs Ralph Witthoft and Mr and Mrs Jim Rich of Washington. The Witthofts’ Des Moines address is 4136 Lay Street 50137. Mr and Mrs Mark Flickinger and Jeremy of Storm Lake visited Mr and Mrs Don Libe and Dr and Mrs M R Flickinger. Jeremy was baptized at St James Catholic Church followed by a family lawn picnic at the Flickinger home. Dave Plank of Wellman vacationing two weeks fishing in Michigan. John Sinclair honored for his 85th birthday with host daughter and family Rev Ray Blairs. music by Mary Masson, George Masson, Cherry Brinning, and Dorothy Luckinbill. Sinclair cousin and wife Victor Masson also attended. Mrs Sinclair’s 82nd birthday is July 8.

Peggy Gary Witthoft Des Moines Washington Kimberly Lea Stacio Ralph Witthoft Jim Rich Mark Flickinger Jeremy Storm Lake Don Libe M.R. Flickinger St. James Catholic Church Flickinger John Sinclair Ray Blairs Mary Masson George Masson Cherry Brinning Dorothy Luckinbill Sinclair Victor Masson

Mrs Gevock’s Canada and New England Pilgrimage Return

Mrs Gevock travels 3500 miles through Canada and the New England States with her sister Mrs Schoenfelder and daughter Regina of Oakdale and Sheri Blessing of Davenport. They visit Martyrs Shrine Midland Ontario St Eugene Cathedral Quebec Old Quebec Plains of Abraham Ramparts St Lawrence Basilica Ste Anne de Beaupre and witness Northern Canadian pilgrims. They finish by visiting Longfellow House Portland and Cooperstown Hall of Fame on the way home.

Dorothy Gevock Lucy Schoenfelder Regina Oakdale Sheri Davenport Canada New England States Church of the Martyrs Shrine Midland Ontario St. Eugenes Quebec Plains of Abraham St. Lawrence Ste. Anne de Beaupre Ste. Anne’s Chutes Falls New England Portland Longfellow Hall of Fame Cooperstown N.Y

Movie on Medicare now available in local notice

A new 29 minute color film Medicare how it helps you is available for senior citizens groups civic clubs and other organizations in Washington Iowa The Social Security Administration produced the film and social security representatives will show and discuss it Contact the Washington social security office for arrangements and questions about Medicare Additional credit data notes U S consumer credit grew from 125 billion in 1970 to 182 billion by mid 1974.

John W. Anderson Iowa City Social Security Office Anderson Social Security Social Security Administration U. S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Washington School Board Administration Building West Main Board Room

Minor injuries in Kalona crash and two-vehicle collision

Linda D. Miller, 18, of Kalona escaped with minor injuries after her car went into a ditch on a country gravel road near Kalona. Damage was about 800 dollars. In Washington, Millard E. Dalashmutt, 79, and Clyde I. Griffin, 45, collided at W Second Street and N Marion Avenue causing minor damage to both vehicles. No charges were filed.

Washington County Kalona W. Second St N. Marion Ave Dalashmutt W. Main Griffin

McClure Enlists in Navy from Local Family

Michael McClure son of Mrs Don McClure has enlisted in the Navy. His address lists 481 80 4439 Co 179 12th Battalion RTC USNTC Great Lakes Illinois 60088 on file.

McClure Michael McClure Don McClure Navy 12Th Batt RTC USNTC Great Lakes III

Washington 1975 Building Permits Half Year Summary

The records list 1975 first half permits in Washington across categories. Dwellings include Janet Cottrell 32 Cedar Drive and others. additions cover Ed Gray 1114 East Washington and several others. Garages, storage, and utilities cover multiple residents and entities including Washington County Developmental Center and various individuals at addresses. A variety of structures such as carports, warehouses, and a nursing home addition are noted with specific names and locations.

City of Washington Janet Cottrell Cedar Drive Carroll Reighard West Third Delbert D. Black West 7Th Dean Clingman South 8Th Pinecrest Properties East 13Th Walter Horning E. Tyler Michael L. White S. Marion Ed Gray East Washington Sam Simmering North Avenue C Leland B. Spurgeon East Second Susan Manning Scott Clinton Boshart Roger Chapman East Main Tom Young South Avenue F W. K. Yerington Danny L. Martin East Third Agnes Miksch North Iowa James Hesser Ronald G. Hughes East Seventh Roger Leyden North Sixth Charles W. Ruple South Avenue C Craig Johnson Paradise Drive Delbert L. Soper South Second Harold G. Wagner Francis Carkuff West Madison Bessie E. Fisher Washington County Developmental Center Aelred Te Bockhorst North Fourth George B. Miller South Avenue H Wilmer Lauderman East van Buren Hubert Bruty North Marion Lauren W. Powley Marion Swanson Perdock Rex J. Roth Elwood

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Club Meetings

Tuesday events list weigh in at YWCA room at 7 and a 9 p.m. Topship after the 7:30 p.m. meeting. IOOF Lodge gathers at 8 p.m. Senior Citizens Council meets 7:30 p.m. Baptist Faith at Work Circle hosts a family picnic at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday notes include W. I. Auxiliary at 9:30 a.m. with Mrs. Lena Ramseyer and Just Us Club at 2 p.m. Linger Longer Club postponed one week and Saddle Club postponed to Sunday. Thursday La Leche League meets 8 p.m. at 202 W Henry Mt Pleasant with Highland Social Club at Marr Park. Rural Woman's Club 9:30 a.m. with Mrs. Earl Redlinger. D A R Log Cabin open 24 p.m. Sunset Park. Friday Washington Lodge No. 26 AF and AM meets 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple to work in the 3rd Degree. all Masons welcome.

W. Henry Mt. Pleasant Highland Social Club Eula Mae Coon Marr Park White Elephant Exchange Rural Woman’s Club Earl Redlinger Washington Lodge Masonic Temple

Scouts Spend Week at Camp Wakonda on Wapsipinican River

Twenty two scouts and scouters from Troop 242 Stewart School sponsored by the Army Reserve spent a week at Scout Camp Wakonda near Central City. The group cooked on outdoor stoves, gathered firewood, kept duty rosters, earned twenty merit badges and 28 skill awards with 12 boys advancing a rank.

Stewart School Army Reserve Wakonda Wapsipinican Central City Wapsi Mark Waltman Jerry Westen Superscout Bill Kline Dale Turner Scott Flickinger John Pearson Superstar Patrol Bill Baker Ron Kuntz Barry Jarvis Kelly Baker Bob Wolf Chris Merz Jody Bandy Lucky Seven Patrol Roger Castor Brian Reighard Bret Dowell Tim Moothart Steve Linge Rick Gier Dan Westen Lou Pailliotet Dean Jeffries

ISU bonds rated AA by Moody’s and S P

CENTERVILLE Iowa Southern Utilities Co announced Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s rated its 10 million in first mortgage bonds AA. Chairman Robert F Brewer said the ratings reflect sound finances and management. Plans include selling 200 000 shares of stock next month to retire bonds and debentures and fund construction. Sioux City and Ottumwa plants planned with operations starting late this year or in 1976 and 1981 respectively.

Centerville Iowa Southern Utilities Co Moody’s Standard & Poor’s Robert F. Brewer Iowa Southern Sioux City Ottumwa

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted in Washington Area

Hospital notes list admitted yesterday Mrs Seferino Soto and Mrs John Sinclair both in Washington for medical. Philip Busley in Washington for surgical. Today long term care admitted Mrs Maye Sorrell in Washington. Dismissed today are Kenneth O Donnell and Mrs Alvin Long and daughter in Columbus Junction.

Seferino Soto Washington Philip Busley John Sinclair Washington Maye Sorrell Kenneth O’donnell Alvin Long Columbus Junction

Census Agent Alexander Bell Worked for Census Bureau in 1880

The record notes that Alexander Graham Bell, renowned inventor of the telephone, served as a special agent for the Census Bureau in 1880.

Alexander Graham Bell Census Bureau

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Jennie Lauderman Washington Care Center Muscatine Care Center Dave Plank Wellman Michigan Mrs. Gevock Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa North Marion Ave Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Luther Leonard Llewellyn Credit Consumer Credit United States Tops Club YWCA Ioof Lodge IOOF Senior Citizen’s Council Work Circle Lena Ramseyer Just Us Club W. B. Edwards Saddle Club D.A.R Sunset Park Camp Wakonda ISU Ifn Wolf's Flower Shop Journal Osincup’s West Chester Lions Club Omemade Tours West Chester Methodist Church Ene Bob Rob ANGEL North Side Square
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