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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1973

Page

5

Rainy weather aids county crops and local events

The Washington area receives beneficial rains lifting farmers spirits as corn tassels appear and crops improve. The McCreedy building in Washington reopens housing county offices after remodeling. Public safety updates and a county fair with a Cookout King Contest are planned. Three Washington High School players earned all conference honors. Little Leaguers sell season end tickets with a trip to a Cardinals game as top prize.

Washington McCreedy M.L. McCreedy County State Bank Fair Board Mike Gallagher Doug Ruppert Kevin Crawford Green Field St. Louis

Washington County Drilling Moves Ahead Near Crawfordsville

The Ed Rees farm site north and west of Crawfordsville begins a new oil drilling operation as locals track exploration. Washington County News notes diverse happenings from civic awards to community events and a major local fire response.

Washington County Ed Rees Crawfordsville Robert Day and Sons Iowa City Marquis Childs University of Iowa Childs Day Washington St. Louis Post-Dispatch Rock Island S. W. Kaster Washington County Civil Defense Washington Community High School Iowa Southern Utilities Ross Motor Garage Lincoln School Northrup King Juanita Hering The Heart Association Cedar Valley Heart Council Iowa Heart Association

Marriages in Iowa towns from June to July 1973

A series of wedding notices from Washington Keota Riverside Crawfordsville and Wayland list couples, dates, churches, and officiants. Susan Kleese and Kenneth Hough wed June 14 1973 in Washington officiated by Rev William Kettlitz. Barbara Stoutner married Rick Calhoon July 15 in Keota. Patricia Farr and Thomas Prybil wed July 14 in Riverside. Peggy Mickens and Larry Wilson tied the knot July 14 near Kirksville Missouri. Lillie Stauffer and Enos Lehman wed July 7 in Sugar Creek Mennonite Church.

United Presbyterian Church United Miss Susan Dianne Kleese Iowa City Kenneth Lee Hough Des Moines William Kettlitz Elwood Kleese Earl Hough Washington Keota Barbara Stoutner Earl B. Stoutner Rick Calhoon Robert N. Calhoon Oakland Keola Christian Church Riverside Patricia Farr Thomas Prybil St. Mary’s Catholic Church W.F. Boeckmann Jim Farr Carl Prybil Sr Crawfordsville Peggy Mickens Larry Wilson Kirksville Larry Kackley James I. Wilson Cedar Rapids Tom Wilson Tempe Ariz Melvin Dennis Topeka Kan Marvin Thomson Manchester James Wilson Wayland Lillie Stauffer Enos Lehman Caldwell Idaho Fellowship Hall Sugar Creek Mennonite Church Orie L. Roth

Washington County Fair adds Festival of Talents show

The Washington County Fair will feature a Festival of Talents on Monday evening July 30 at the fairgrounds. Cathy Lloyd and Jan Rosien co chair the event with 19 talent entries chosen after auditions, aiming for an annual festival.

Washington County Fair Board Cathy Lloyd Jan Rosien

Dr. Tweeton named director and local life notes

Dr. M. L. Tweeton is named a director of the Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association to fill a vacancy after Frank Longwell's death. A birthday for Mrs. Iva Simpson is noted, and visits with friends and family occur across Cedar Falls and Keota.

Everette Simpson Cedar Falls Iva Simpson M.L. Tweeton Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association Dr. Tweeton Frank M. Longwell

Lawsuit filed over exploding soft drink cap injuries

Damages of 229729 sought in Washington district court by Laurilee Chalupa and her husband against Hy Vee Food Stores Inc and Mahaska Bottling Co alleging negligence after a Pepsi bottle cap exploded striking her right eye at the Washington Hy Vee store on April 13 1972. Petitioner is represented by Richard S Bordwell.

Clerk of District Court Washington Laurilee Chalupa Robert Chalupa Richard S. Bordwell Hy-Vee Food Stores Inc Mahaska Bottling Co Hy-Vee

Brandy Sue Emry Birth Announcement

Brandy Sue Emry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Michael Emry of West Washington, Washington, is listed in the Stork Gazette.

Brandy Sue Emry James Michael Emry West Washington Washington

Rain brings welcome relief amid drought in area

Gentle overnight rain adds .23 inch by 7 am in Washington and overcast skies forecast more. The brief shower offers relief after days without measurable rain, while residents plan summer activities and travel updates appear in notices.

Washington

Deaths of week in area communities

Mrs Lovina D Wellman 89 died Sunday at home in Wellman. Harley Coblentz 64 died Sunday morning near Kalona after months of illness. Howard Duvall 88 died this morning at Pleasantview Home Kalona after 11 years there. Ambrose S Lutz 88 of East Pleasant Plain died July 18 1973 at Shenk Rest Home Wellman after Friday stay. Millard Duke Schlatter 64 of Wayland died unexpectedly this morning. Ralph J Linder 78 of 521 South Marion Avenue died today July 20 1973 at the VA Hospital Iowa City after six months illness.

Bruce Campbell Herbert Campbell Ainsworth Jim Elliott Boone Harold Jarvis Chamber of Commerce Board of Jarvis Darrell Ross Ruth Dupuis Mason City Boulder Colo Wellman Lovina D., Ruegsegger Kalona Harley Coblentz Howard Duvall Pleasantview Brighton Ambrose S. Lutz East Pleasant Plain Shenk Rest Home Wayland—Millard (Duke) Schlatter Wayland Ralph J. Linder South Marion Avenue Iowa City

Hospital Admitted and Dismissed in Washington Area

Admitted Saturday: Marvin Glandon Washington medical. Yesterday: Lester Kern Washington medical, Robert L. Quinn Washington surgical. Today: David Bauer Washington medical, Robert Shelangoski Brighton discharged. Dismissed Today: Mrs. Gertrude Ragan Washington, Donald Birlingmair Washington, Leland Spurgeon.

Marvin Glandon Washington Lester Kern Robert L. Quinn Surgical David Bauer Robert Shelangoski Brighton Gertrude Ragan Donald Birlingmair Leland Spurgeon

Notable Widmer and Anthony Obituaries Mentioned

Readable notes list names Mrs. Anna Widmer of Washington and Mrs. Keith Anthony of Ainsworth along with mentions of Mrs. James Wellington and her son of Columbus Junction, tied to yesterday’s notices. No further context or details provided.

Anna Widmer Washington Samuel Miller Keith Anthony Ainsworth James Wellington Columbus Junction

Washington Names in Medical and Birth Notices

Yesterday in Washington names include Mrs. Kenneth Patterson and Ralph Martin in medical notes, Craig Genkinger in surgical, and Burton Wittman from Grandview with Cynthia Pratt also noted for surgery. Births report a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James Emry of Brighton. Also listed is Lester Kern and today Mrs. Ella Erickson from Washington.

Kenneth Patterson Washington Craig Genkinger Surgical Ralph Martin Burton Wittman Grandview Cynthia Pratt James Emry Brighton Lester Kern Ella Erickson Cecil Allen Columbus City David Bauer Kenneth Meiners Marvin Glandon Larry Kientz Loren Renoux

Local Medical Updates From Washington Area

Yesterday's list includes Daryl Leffler and Maude Koehler from Washington with medical notes and Roman Gevock from Brighton along with Mrs Larry Kientz also of Brighton. Also named are Mrs Emma McAtlin and Mrs Ella Erickson of Washington and Mrs Howard Ballou and Mrs Milton Schnicker of Washington today.

Daryl Leffler Washington Roman Gevock Brighton Larry Kientz Kenneth Patterson Maude Koehler Emma McAtlin Ella Erickson Howard Ballou Milton Schnicker

Wednesday Correction List of Medical Notices and Births

A corrected health and family notes list shows multiple residents with medical entries across Washington and nearby towns. It also records several new births and household updates including couples in Washington, Lone Tree, Brighton, Columbus City, Grandview, and Brighton with names such as Daryl Leffler Frank Smith Ray Niffenegger Billie David Kindred and others.

Daryl Leffler Washington Frank Smith Ray Niffenegger Ainsworth Billie David Kindred Pleasant

AEC Approves Continued Build of Duane Arnold Nuclear Center

The Atomic Energy Commission has authorized continued construction of the Duane Arnold Nuclear Center near Palo Iowa Electric Light and Power Co says the permit process is complete and a final operating permit is expected later. The plant is 93 percent complete with reactor loading planned for early fall and commercial operation targeted for next January.

Cedar Rapids UPI Atomic Energy Commission Duane Arnold Palo Iowa Electric Light and Power Co AEC

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