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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1968

Page

2

Funeral for Homer G. Jarrard Held Friday

Homer G. Jarrard 82 retired farmer died July 10 1968 at Washington County Hospital after a week of critical illness. Services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Warren Mc Fate. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Born October 13 1885 in Washington County he married Maud Shaw February 28 1912. Survived by two daughters Vera Wulf and Velma Jarrard three grandsons and several siblings.

Homer G. Jarrard Halcyon House Washington County Hospital Jones Funeral Warren McFate Elm Grove Jarrard Washington County Ben Nancy Fulton Jarrard Maud Shaw Washington Methodist Church William Vera) Wulf Ainsworth Velma Jarrard Davenport Allen Kenneth Carl Wulf George Walter Carl

Keota TLS club plans July 14 park social

Mrs Tillie Henry hosted the TLS club meeting July 3 at Keota with four guests May Horning Joan Angela and Crystal Horning present. They discussed an evening social at Keota park July 14 at 6 30 p.m. Mary Greiner led entertainment and prizes were awarded. A get well card for Rose Times in extensive care at Iowa City was signed. Fourth of July themed refreshments were served. August vacation announced. Mr and Mrs Max Miller visited. Lisa and Steven went home with their parents.

Rose Times Iowa City Max Miller Lisa Steven

Mrs Bauch Killed in Milwaukee Traffic Crash

Mrs Viola Curtis Bauch 81 former Richland resident was killed in a Milwaukee traffic accident Monday. She summers in Wisconsin and winters in Florida, recently visited sister in law Mrs Elizabeth Curtis of Richland. Funeral in Oconomowoc Thursday at 1 pm cremation and burial in Richland Highland Cemetery later. She was born in Richland to Robert and Sarah Cable Curtis and was predeceased by husband Charles Bauch, two sons Frank Curley and Harry Howard, and brothers Vance and Verne Curtis. She was the last of her family.

Richland Viola Curtis Bauch Milwaukee Wisconsin Florida Elizabeth Curtis Bauch Oconomowoc Richland Highland Cemetery Richland Highland Cemetery At A Later Date. Mrs. Bauch Robert Sarah Cable Curtis Charles Bauch Frank (Curley Harry Howard Vance Verne Curtis

James Bromwell to Visit Washington for Open House

Republican U S Senate candidate James Bromwell invites voters to an open house at the Robert Reed home 328 East Main Street Washington Thursday at 8 30 p m Bromwell will attend to meet and talk with residents during the event

James Bromwell United States Senate Robert Reed Washington Bromwell Reed East Main Street

Bank Report of Condition Signed by L T Heilman

A bank cashier certifies the condition report for a Washington county bank as true and notes the directors attest to its accuracy. The document, dated July 8, includes deposits loans and assets figures with a notary seal and signatures of John H. Miller John Wing and others.

Reserve District No. 7 Washington State Bank I. L. T. Heilman

Ollie Community Days Set for August Weekend

Ollie OLLIE community celebration planned for August 16 and 17 includes a tractor pull on Friday a parade speakers and a horse show on Saturday dances both evenings and a two day carnival. Additional events will be announced later.

Ollie

Frank Shearer Dies on Fourth of July in California

Word has been received that Frank Shearer, 80, a former Washington resident living in Monte Bello, California, died July 4. Burial will be in Monte Bello. He was the brother of Everittee Shearer, a former local resident who died December 4, 1953, and was the last surviving member of his family after three sisters and one brother had predeceased him.

Frank Shearer Washington Monte Bello Calif Mr. Shearer Everittee Shearer

Tuba trio night concert at Central Park

The Municipal band presents an eight o clock concert in Central Park featuring The 500 Pound Tuba played by Milo Steele Jr Ben Johnson and Gary McCurdy. McCurdy wrote the piece. The program includes God Bless America Thunder March Uncle Henry The American Troubadour Pass Me By Alamo Great Day When You Wish Upon a Star The Booster and The Star Spangled Banner among others.

Central Park Milo Steele Jr Ben Johnson Gary McCurdy Mr. McCurdy Calvin Shanks God Bless America Father Goose Coleman 650 East Oldham - Hale Yoder Mame — Herman Alamo Huff McCurdy Beautiful Ohio

Admitted and Dismissed Patients List

Yesterday admitted Charles Farrier of Brighton for medical care and Winona Smith of Washington for medical treatment, and Gary Peiffer of Keota for surgical care. Today dismissed are Mrs Earl Cline of Washington, Mrs Monroe Howell of Washington, Linda Ranchaw of Wayland, and Mrs Rick Anders and son of Washington.

Charles Farrier Brighton Winona Smith Washington Gary Peiffer Keota Earl Cline Monroe Howell Linda Ranchaw Wayland Rick Anders

Local News From Davenport And Surrounding Areas

The Rev. David Neiswanger leaves Tuesday for Plymouth Michigan after a week with his mother Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger. Father Neiswanger plans a three week Europe vacation starting Friday. Several locals attend Roy Davison’s funeral in Wayland. Knights of Columbus plan July 11 meeting at KC Hall with officer installation. Weekend visitors to Art Duensing home include Mr. and Mrs. Herman Doran and family from Port Angeles Washington. Earl Gillis and Otto Pfeifer dismissed from Fairfield hospital. Dunlup family vacations in the Ozarks and Montana. Krotzs return from Webb City after visiting D. F. Zillmer. trip includes Eureka Springs. Marvin and Shir ley Streb welcome daughter Kourtney Annette born July 9 at Mercy Hospital. Merle Statler home in Derby after two week visit. Trojovsky family from Everett Washington visiting Davenport during three week vacation.

David Neiswanger Plymouth Michigan Lloyd Neiswanger Father Neiswanger New York Europe Art Duensing Herman Doran Dennis Susie Chuckie Port Angeles Wash Mr. Doran Duensing Chicago George Doran Marvin Streb Iowa City Kourtney Annette Mercy Hospital Streb Shirley Mattes John J. Mattes

Lloyd to chair Schwengel campaign in Washington County

James E. Lloyd of Washington named Washington County chairman of the Schwengel for Congress Committee. Bob J. Slavens announced the choice, praising Lloyd as a capable Republican who will help secure a wide margin for Fred Schwengel in the November election. Lloyd, an attorney with degrees from the University of Iowa, serves as secretary treasurer of the Washington County Bar Association and is active in local clubs and churches. He and wife Cathy have two daughters.

James E. Lloyd Washington Washington County Schwengel For Congress Bob J. Slavens Bettendorf Slavens Jim Lloyd Schwengel Schwengel For Congress Committee Lloyd Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd University of Iowa Washington County Bar Association Washington Golf and Country Club Ymca and Community Chest First Presbyterian Church Cathy Lisa Jennifer Fred Schwengel

Stolen tractor radio reported on Don Simmering farm

Sheriff’s officers are asked to investigate the theft of a tractor radio from a farm shed on the Don Simmering farm route two Ainsworth. A car driven by Duane Miller route two Washington was damaged in a one car crash on a county road northeast of Washington Saturday afternoon. Miller, approaching a crest, swerved to avoid another vehicle and slid into a ditch breaking through a fence.

Don Simmering Farm Route Two Ainsworth Duane Miller Washington Miller

Robertsons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary at church

Mr and Mrs W C Robertson marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at the Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon. A large group of friends and relatives attended as Mrs Pearl Richardson signed the guest book and hostesses Mrs Clark Bauer and Mrs Eldin Bauer aided with duties.

W. C. Robertson Baptist Church Pearl Richardson Clark Bauer Eldin Bauer Sheldon Kongable Winfield Roselita Peiffer Jill Allen Robert Gil

Local speeding fine settles in Keota court

Hubert Leo McArtor of Keota paid a ten dollar fine in the justice of the peace court on a speeding charge. In Ainsworth Mrs. Max M. White will host United Presbyterian women Thursday evening July 11. Mrs. Louis Koehler to lead study and devotional. In Rose local American Legion post members joined graveside rites for William Rose Tuesday. Color guard named George Rudiger William Tweeten Charles Kennedy Sperry Easter. firing squad Don Hazen George Baker Harvey Davis Leo Nardy. bugler Jesse Radda. commander Martin Whittaker.

Hubert Leo McArtor Keota Justice of the Peace Court

Y Wives Summer Coffee Hosts Gatherings At Club

Mrs William Perdock hosted the Y Wives summer coffee this morning with Mrs Paul Adam Mrs Rex Emerson and Mrs Gary Murphy as assistants. Twenty three members attended and Mrs Margaret Van Houten was a guest. The next coffee is set for July 23 with Mrs Arnold Smothers.

William Perdock Paul Adam Rex Emerson Gary Murphy Margaret van Houten Arnold Smothers

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