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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1971

Page

7

Community Notes From Wayland And Surrounds

Local residents attend visits and gatherings in Wayland and nearby towns. Joe and Mrs. Kauffman spend days with niece Valerie Widmer in Omaha. families travel between Perry, Kalona, and Mt. Pleasant for visits. July 4 picnics, birthday celebrations, and fish fry gatherings are noted among Widmers, Grabers, DAvisons, and Wittmers with extended kin across Iowa and Nebraska.

Wayland Joe Kauffman Valerie Widmer Omaha Neb Chris Widmer Donald Davison John Sehnicker Perry Town Margaret Resehly Mabel’ Roth Lillie Stauffer Mission 72 Eureka Donnie Hertig Clinton Hertig Rhua Davison Eunice Letts Rodney Letts Jerry Flory Harold Rixe Cindy Gipple Christa Terri Smith Francis Smith Mt. Pleasant Harold Kauffman Stella Thurman Laurence Raymond Cornick Cleo Cornick Pendergrass Walter Terri’ Smith

Don’t Litter At The Picnic Say No To Waste

A plea on picnic litter emphasizes every scrap adds to pollution. Citizens are urged to dispose of cans bottles wrappers and trash properly and leave grounds clean. The message stresses small acts combine to protect the environment and keep public spaces tidy.

Brighton welcomes new residents and visiting neighbors

New Brighton residents and extended visitors are listed as they visited friends and joined local gatherings. Names include Lloyd and Marion Peck, Harold Rebling Sr, Don Rebling, Howard Burger family, Jake Burger, Opal Smith and Beverly of Phoenix, Bruce Gingerich and family, Edna Sanders, Bixby newcomers Eugene and Roseschmitt, Leland and Pat, Teddy Custer, Edna Sanders family ties, and several Brighton locals hosting and hosting events. Community events feature Seventh Day Adventist and Methodist ties, social visits, past chief meetings, Harmony Club dinner, and a regualr meeting plan.

Lloyd Peck Marion Harold Rebling Son Jude Edmond Ralph Smith Brighton Harold Rebline Don Rebling Little Dater Howard Burger Jake Burger Opal Smith Beverly Phoeni Sot R Lay Donnie Guy Bruce Gingerich Minneapolis Minn Larry Jeanette Edwards Eugene Roseschmitt Bixby Washington 0. C Seventh Day Adventist Church Ariz William DuBois Des Moines Berry Laundermat DuBois Charlotte Howell Indianola Arizona Larry Billma Dave Davis South Meek Street Billmans Oscar Lowry Conrad Hanze Bob Brinton Keith Reighard Lloyd Reighard Richard Campbell Burlington Laton Schooley Bertha Saunders Merna Robison Nellie Paul Harmony Club

Keota welcomes Kimberly Kay Martens born at Washington County Hospital

Fred and Mrs. Fred Martens of Keota announce the birth of daughter Kimberly Kay on Wednesday July 7 at Washington County Hospital. She weighs seven pounds four ounces. Grandparents include Dean Pence of Keota and Fredrick Martens of Deep River. great grandparents Carl Reinhart, Malcolm Pence, and Mrs Byrns. Family plans to move to Chapel Hill North Carolina in August.

Keota Fred Martens Kimberly Kay Washington County Hospital Wedneday Mark Dean Pence Fredrick Martens Deep River Carl Reinhart Harper Malcolm Pence Sigourney Byns Wendell Peabody Apple Valley Calif Ft. Madison Kim Crawford Carmichael Theo Ressler Williamsburg John Braun Charleston Ill Chapel Hill N.C Theodore Ressler Leslie Bell Wellman Stanley Zehr Washington John Brown Marvin Sprague Tarmara Elizabeth Ann Katherine Rockaway N.J Michigan Milwaukee The Dells Wisconsin

Kalona camp notes and community gatherings in July

Kalona residents attend a United Methodist Church camp near Monticello with Janice Hendrickson Steven Suitza and Bob Stagner listed as leaders and helpers. Several local families hosted guests and entertained relatives during extended visits. The Kalona Public Library board saw Hochstetler resign and Hendrison named as new member while plans for summer reading and shelving were discussed. A large entertainment event sponsored by the Mid Prairie Fellowship of Christian Athletes is announced for July 22 with details to follow.

Jens Kr Anthony S Moses Yoders Stricklands Kramas Myers and Yoders John J. Yoder John Daley Gingerich Bryan Joan Grant Evanston, al Howard Grimes Jane Barbara Gingerich Ralph Gingerichs Wellman Leo Christner Colorado Springs Colo Elam Christner Amos Hostetler_homes Joe Bacher Paulette Walford N. C Edwin Knepp Jake J. Miller Milo Miller Pharr Tex Aaron Stollzfus Premont Emery Hochstedner Ben G. Gingerich Sam Bender Emery Rozetta Emanuel Swartzendruber Walter Beachy Otis Yoder John Christner Henry Muller Cecil Christner Don Miller Tiffin Reese Trusler Claude Preston H. V. Beck

Roy Crossett to retire after 45 years in Wellman

Roy Crossett of Wellman will retire July 30 after 45 years with Iowa Southern Utilities Company. Norval Kephart newly resides in Wellman and will work as area representative for Town Southern Utilities Company until Crossett’s departure. The Methodist Church will switch to summer schedule with services at 10 a.m. and Sunday School at 9 a.m.

Lapa Rowe Wellman Roy Crossett Iowa Southern Utilities Company Elmer Weers Laura Mason City Marie van Doren Harry Wenger Jon Wenger Denise David Kalona Don Johnson Sioux Falls Elizabeth Henn Muriel Darnell Lloyd Blumenstein Geneseo Ill Jean Blumenstein J.D. Hartzler Paul Wise Julie Lorie Robbie Ortis Miller Gladys Orval Kephart Mercy Hospital Iowa City Kephart U. Office Roy Norval Southern Utilities Company William Kephart Scott Kepha 111 Glenn Blumenstein Lida Rowe Roy Johnson Tresa Yoder Emma Millice

Robbers Force Wayne Peters to Write $50 Check in Albany

Two men broke into Wayne Peters' Albany apartment, stole $120, a ring, and two wristwatches. They forced Peters to sign a $50 check to "Mr. Johnson" after he refused a $100 demand. The incident occurred Thursday night and Peters reported the crime.

Ilbany, N.Y UPI Wayne Peters Peters Mr. Johnson

Bell employees sent home for offensive sweatshirts

In Detroit several Michigan Bell Telephone Co. workers were sent home from duty on Thursday after wearing sweatshirts reading Ma Bell Is A Cheap Mother. CWA Local 4050 president Dick Ogden said management objected, amid reports of wildcat strikes in several suburbs.

Detroit UPI Michigan Bell Telephone Co Ma Bell Dick Ogden Communication Workers of America Bell

Iowa Farm Outlook on Hog and Pig Crop Prospects

The June report from the U S Department of Agriculture indicates a larger spring pig crop than earlier plans, with December-February farrowings up 8 percent and total December-May hog numbers down 1 percent. Futrell notes regional shifts, rising marketings through September, and potential price gains if June-November farrowing plans drop 9 percent. Pork demand faces storage and unemployment headwinds, while higher beef and poultry prices could lift pork demand.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Gene Futrell Extension Canomist Iowa State University Futrell Iowa

Want Ads Tips From an Advertising Advisor

A concise guide explains how a seasoned advisor can craft Want Ads to maximize action. It highlights their long experience and deep understanding of advertising to translate wants into effective copy.

Professional Directory Listing Lions County Firms and Offices

Local directory shows Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Abstract Dept 112 South B Morrison Morrison and Lloyd Edmond D Morrison Jr James E Lloyd 211 West Washington St phone 653 5431 John C Owen Attorney 109 East Main Street phone 653 6531 Wart and Shearer Attorneys at Law Richard A Stewart Paul V Shearer Abstract Dept 225 West Main phone 653 2150 Dr M L TWEETON Kalona Iowa Hours Monday Friday 10 to 12 2 to 5 30 closed Wednesday and Saturday afternoon Dr J R Bissland Chiropractor Kalona Iowa 656 2411 Maplewood Nursing Home Keota out of town inquiries invited No waiting list 636 3400

John C. Owen East Main Street Wart & Shearer Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Tweeton Ius North Marion J. R. Bissland Kalona Iowa Maplewood Manua Nursing Home Keota

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