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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1972
Page
5
The Riverside celebration kicks off with hot humid weather drawing crowds to the grandstands for the cow chip throwing contest. Downtown renovation on Schoonover Drug building shines with new color and decorations as progress continues.
The article notes high humidity and bright sun slowing field work but reports good moisture and rapid crop growth. Farmers compare corn and soybeans to last year, with potential for above average yields despite two to three weeks lag. Centennial celebrations at West Chester and Riverside feature tractor rides and family fun.
A broad list of local happenings includes vacations to Colorado and the Black Hills, a golden anniversary surprise for Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Stutsman, travel by bus to Washington and New York for the UN Youth Pilgrimage, and various civic events.
Kathryn Hope Bauer and Gary Lee Kramer were married in an eight o'clock ceremony Saturday evening July 15 at the United Methodist Church in West Chester. The Rev. F. Lloyd Bauer and Paul H. Kramer served as fathers of the bride and groom, and the double ring vows were read by Rev. David Higdon as the bride was given in marriage by her parents.
The Washington High School Class of 1962 held a 10 year reunion Saturday with 84 attendees. Decorations featured lavender flowers and candles. Rev. Wilcox gave the invocation. Robert Bonar presided. awards were presented by Joe Redlinger and Phil Ahrens.
Edith Gray Pierce of Columbus Junction authored Horace Mann Our Nation's First Educator a biography for children. Published by Lerner Publications Co. Minneapolis the book targets school libraries and presents Mann's early 19th century educational visions.
The list records multiple deaths including Lydia M. Ropp 40 Kalona a bookkeeper killed in an Alberta car crash. Mrs Garner See in Paris Missouri died. Charles I Jenkins 60 Ainsworth died after a heart attack. Dennis Kelly 33 Times-Democrat foreman died. Lydia Stutsman 77 Frytown died after six months illness. Mrs G M Wylie 74 Kalona died after brief illness. Lena Erb 97 Kalona died at Pleasantview Home. Ida Paul died in Brighton after two months illness. Robert L Brown 84 Keota died in Mercy Hospital Iowa City.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Freel of 502 South Iowa Avenue celebrated fifty years of marriage with a family dinner at the Captain's Table. Four children 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren attended a reception with Violet Kennard and Leo Graf assisting. Ice cream and the Open Bible Cake baked by Don Cave were served.
Riverside marks its 100th birthday with a three day centennial as hot humid weather tests spirits. Over 200 children parade along Highway 22 in costumes and antique rides. all receive ribbons and carnival ride tickets.
The Washington County Fair runs July 31 to August 3 with Gorham United Shows on the midway. Twelve rides and attractions include three new additions umbrella motorcycle ride swinging gym and umbrella multiple car ride among 11 total offerings. Budget notes include a 4-H sheep trophy fundraiser and local donations.
Hospital admitted Saturday Thomas Rabenold Ainsworth medical Mary Greiner Keota medical Sunday Richard Gipple Washington surgical Max Goodlander Washington medical Mrs Glennie Wolfe Brighton medical Yesterday Mrs Gertrude Doig Washington medical Today Tammy Chambers Washington Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Paul Klein Ainsworth a son Dismissed Today Mrs Randy Wheeler and daughter Grandview Richard Benge Washington Max Goodlander
Yesterday and today list patients from Washington and Ainsworth with medical transfers. Mae Sorrell and Myrtle Mayer were noted as in medical care. William Kendrick moved to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Tammy Chambers also transferred to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Thursday Yesterday announces a daughter for Mr and Mrs Gerald Moroney of Wellman. Today reports a son for Mr and Mrs Victor Renoux of Washington. Mrs Rebecca Butler of Washington remains in long term care. Also listed is Mary Catherine Greiner of Keota with Tom Rabenold of Ainsworth.
Friday Yesterday reports Mrs. Lydia Freel of Wellman in long term care with Joe Cochran in Washington and today Charles Webster of Wellman in long term care with Roy Miller of Wayland in surgery. Mrs. Elsie Waggoner of Washington is listed as medical. Today Mrs. Paul Klein and son in Ainsworth and Mrs. Myrtle Mayer are noted in town care updates.
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