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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1976

Page

11

Robert Quinn 66 dies after two-month illness

Robert L. Quinn of 701 Perdock Ct Washington died Sunday at University Hospital Iowa City after a two month illness. Services at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St James Catholic Church with Father Edward Shepherd officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Prayers Tuesday 7 30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Born April 7 1910 in Louisa County he was son of Thomas Roy and Pearl Boyd Quinn. A farmer retired, he married Carrie Joy Stuart June 16 1940 at St James. Survived by sister Irene Roby of Muscatine and nephew William J Roby of California.

Robert L. Quinn Perdock Ct Washington University Hospital Iowa City St. James Catholic Church Edward J. Shepherd Elm Grove Cemetery Jones Funeral Home

Eva Snider dies at 94 in Des Moines obituary

Eva Snider 94 died Sunday in Des Moines burial Sunday graveside services planned at Sharon Hill Cemetery Kalona at 1 30 p m with Peterstei Funeral Home Kalona in charge A memorial fund to Wesley Acres building fund Des Moines Survivors include two sisters Celia Sommers Myrtle Jones Des Moines and brother Frank Snider Iowa City born Sept 11 1881 near Kalona.

Sharon Hill Kalona Eva Snider Wesley Acres Des Moines Peterstei Wesley Acres Building Fund Grand Avenue Snider John W Ann Garber Snider WSCS First United Methodist Church Naomi Chapter CES Celia Sommers Myrtle Jones Frank Snider Iowa City

Agnes Diemerly 82 dies in Wellman

Agnes Anna Diemerly 82 of Wellman died Saturday in Shenks Nursing Home Wellman where she had lived since 1974 Funeral services were held Monday at 10 with Rev Raymond Voge officiating Burial was in St Elizabeths Cemetery Harper She was born April 10 1894 in Harper to Michael and Elizabeth Tauly Woltering She married Peter Diemerly in 1921 at Harper Surviving are two sons James Donald Marengo and Robert Keota three grandchildren two great grandchildren two brothers Bernard Pauley Fort Madison and George Chicago Preceded in death by her husband in May 1975 and by a brother John

Agnes Anna Diemerly Wellman Raymond Voge St. Elizabeth's Cemetery Harper Diemerly Shenks Nursing Home Michael Elizabeth Woltering Tauly St. Elizabeth School Peter Diemerly

Rites Held for Jones Infant Stillborn Son

Graveside rites were held at Crawfordsville Cemetery for Jeremy Clair Jones infant son of Richard and Evelyn Jones of Wyman. The stillborn child occurred Saturday July 10 1976 at Henry County Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements were by Barton-McKasson Funeral Home Winfield. Survivors include parents grandparents great grandparents and a great great grandfather in several nearby communities.

Crawfordsville Jeremy Clair Jones Richard Jones Wyman Jack R. Hooton Barton-McKasson Winfield Jeremy Henry County Memorial Hospital Richard Evelyn Witt Jones Arden Marjorie Jones Richland Glenn Wilma Witt Ainsworth

4 H ers prepare special Fair salute at Washington County Fair

Washington County 4 H members plan a bicentennial program for Wednesday at the fair with an 8 30 p m pageant recreating 50 years of 4 H activity. the event ends with a large clover formation in front of the grandstand and a noon July 27 practice session. other Wednesday events include dog obedience at 5 p m and 4 H FFA horse and pony judging at 6 30 p m followed by a 7 30 p m 4 H style show directed by extension staff.

Washington County Richard Bordwell Washington Julia Gamon Don Adams James Ledger Jean Hood Extension Home

Democrats Hold Sunday Fundraiser At Fairgrounds

More than 200 Washington County Democrats gathered at the Fairgrounds for a fundraising barbecue to aid local party candidates in the fall. Candidates named include Carol Pilcher for Board of Supervisors Virginia Shalla for recorder and Carol Giardino for County Clerk of Court. Out of town officials Lloyd Schmeiser Matt Wanning and Karen Ford attended along with State Rep. Keith Dunton who spoke. Local musicians provided the music.

Washington County Fairgrounds Carol Pilcher Board of Supervisors Virginia Shalla Carol Giardino Lloyd Schmeiser Mediapolis Matt Wanning Des Moines Karen Ford Iowa City U.S Edward Mezvinsky Keith Dunton

Livestock Market Report from Des Moines and Sioux City

Des Moines and Sioux City markets show moderate trade and demand with mixed but steady to higher composite prices for hogs cattle and sows. Des Moines receipts estimated at 70 000 with 46 000 Friday 12 000 Saturday and year-ago totals. Sioux City reports hogs 4 500 cattle 4 800 and sheep 600 with hogs 51 75 to 52 00 and cattle 37 00 to 38 00 in slaughter ranges.

Des Moines UPI Sioux City Iowa

Niffenegger wins West Liberty race in relief of early lead

Mike Niffenegger of Kalona captured the late model feature at West Liberty Saturday night, driving from sixth to first on a third lap restart. He held off Duane Steffe and Ron Prymek as Weedon, Dake, and Moss chased. Chuck Lakemyers won the sportsman feature after a lengthy battle, with numerous heats and tight finishes. Races start at 7 p.m. each Saturday.

Mike Niffenegger Kalona West Liberty Niffenegger Ron Prymek Mike Duane Steffe Steffe Ron Weedon Darrell Dake Weedon Dake John Moss Chuck Lakemyers Mike Thicker Moss Iowa City Prymek Des Moines Gary Webb Davenport Bobby Stogdell Jack Hall Ken DeGood Charlie Brockett John Brumbley Wayne French Mike Wheeler Stan Klinkhammer

Leonard Olson 72 Dies in Swedesburg Sunday

Leonard Carl Olson 72 of Swedesburg died Sunday evening July 11 1976 at Henry County Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Swedesburg Lutheran Church Pastor Delmar Carstens to officiate Interment Swedesburg Cemetery A memorial is planned for Henry County Memorial Hospital Survivors include wife Nona two sons Dr Gary Olson Storm Lake and Capt Edward Olson Ft Huachuca two brothers Wesley Fairfield and Paul Mt Pleasant three sisters Esther Orris Williamsburg Mamie Olson and Ruth Olson Mt Pleasant and two granddaughters.

Leonard Carl Olson Swedesburg Henry County Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant Swedesburg Lutheran Church Delmar Carstens Barton-McKasson Winfield Mr. Olson Henry County Olds Edward Anna Carlson Olson Nona Jane McGahan Nona Gary Olson Storm Lake Capt Edward Olson Ft. Huachuca Ariz Wesley Fairfield Paul Esther

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