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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1969

Page

5

Moon shot fades as Park fountain repairs loom

Dear Aunt Agatha writes of a late night moon shot in Washington, the central fountain drained for repairs, and ongoing efforts to curb gnats and mosquitos. She notes milder August weather, a Washington High School 1949 reunion of 35 attendees, and the Crane Co plant manager R. R. Kubis leaving for a new role. County Fair plans grow with a beauty pageant for Miss Washington County, as she signs off with affection.

Aunt Agatha Earth Central Park Washington Iowa R. R. Kubis Crane Co Kubis Washington County Agatha

Local youths named for records and 1969 harvest plight

The article lists several youths with home addresses and parent names, including Martin Lloyd Beenblossom and Kathryn Kay Messer, among others. It notes the Skunk River returning to its normal channel causing flood damage, preventing crops, debris cleanup, reseeding pasture, and seedlings. It cites soybean fields, herbicide use, weed control, and farmers awaiting a possible short crop amid falling grain prices.

Skunk

Washington week in review page highlights local life

Local notes detail golf results with Everette and Hazel Schepple winning the Southeast Iowa Couples Two-Ball Tour nament, a large American Legion Auxiliary gathering, family reunions, engagements, and visits from relatives across states. The column lists dozens of names, towns, and events spanning social, civic, and educational activities.

Everette Hazel Schepple Waterloo Iowa Terry Cox Washington Mary Flynn Keota

City swim team wins meet in Washington

Washington city swimmers defeated Fairfield by a wide margin 43942 to 71 percent in a summer meet. Gary L. Anderson promoted to 1st Lieutenant in Baumholder Germany during ceremony attended by LTC Walter W. Kiley and Mrs. Sally J. Anderson. R. R. Kubis announces departure from Crane Co to join ITT Bell and Gossett in Morton Grove Illinois. Fourth Gevock reunion held at Sunset Park with 46 attendees. Linda Anderson and Kay Turnipseed honored at double bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Lloyd Turnipseed and Mrs. Eugene Wead. A family cooperative dinner was hosted in Sunset Park for Mrs. James Heath of Steamboat Springs Colorado, niece of local families.

Washington City Fairfield Barmholder Germany Gary L. Anderson Baumholder Walter W. Kiley Sally J. Anderson R. R. Kubis Crane Co Crane ITT Bell and Gossett Morton Grove Illinois Mr. Kubis Washington, Iowa Linda Anderson Kay Turnipseed Lloyd Turnipseed Eugene Wead of Wellman Sunset Park James Heath Steamboat Springs Colo Heath Howard Curl Washington Paul Butterbaugh

Miss Washington County Contest Draws Local Talent

Janet Lee Bendickson, 18, of rural Washington, headlines a field of Washington County girls vying for Miss Washington County. The winner will be crowned August 5 at the Washington County Fair in a Jaycee sponsored event.

Washington County Janet Lee Bendickson Washington

Washington County pageant sponsor Linda Wertz at 18

Linda Lorraine Wertz, 18, entered the Jaycee sponsored Miss Washington County Pageant. Notices note Jeff Richards sixth birthday, a Fishburn reunion at Izaak Walton Club, and various local visits and plans across Washington including Des Moines and Lake Geneva trips.

Washington County Linda Lorraine Wertz Linda Robert L. Wertz South Marion

Washington High School Class of 1949 Reunion Highlights

Thirty five members of the 1949 class gathered at the Captain's Table for a July 19 reunion with spouses. Ray Carter led as MC Ted Stewart gave the invocation and attendees shared updates since graduation. Gwen Ray Baumert, 19, enters Miss Washington County pageant. Ida Day honored before her Sept wedding to Kenneth Pringle. Various local visits and health notes followed including Patty Gilpin’s Vanderbilt trip and a Robertson reunion in Keota Park.

Washington High School Ray Carter Ted Stewart Washington County Gwen Ray Baumert Gwen Jean Baumert West Ida Day Iowa Tech Ottumwa Miss Day Kenneth Pringle

Miss Washington pageant entrant from town named

Friday notes list Mary Joette Swartzendruber entering Miss Washington pageant. Also update on Don Avis recovering in Des Moines after a severe car crash. Other items include back surgery for Boyd Dunbar, Clyde Crile’s trip and son Phe’s Vietnam sendoff, upcoming Farm Youth Exchange Alumni event, visits by Rev Kolosick and family, correction on William Rollin Davison’s Dean’s list honor, newborn daughter to Gary Van Winkle family, and Earl Hopkins as great grandfather.

Deaths Claim Four Lives In Short Span In Iowa City Area

Marvin Carter 49 of Manchester electrocuted Sunday while using an electric pump to drain water from a basement. He was former Washington resident, (Benner Store) manager, and owner of Super Valu in Manchester. He moved from Des Moines 32 years ago and was active in the Chamber of Commerce as vice president. John R. Pratt 44 of Portland Ore. died early Thursday, reportedly of a heart attack. Albert J. Franzen 76 of Washington County Hospital died Friday after long illness. Mrs. Frank Gobble 94 died Thursday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after breaking her hip July 7 and living with daughter since 1954.

Marvin Carter Manchester Carters Washington Carter Benner Des Moines Super Value Tower Drive Chamber of Commerce Lester Krabill John R. Pratt Portland, Ore Albert J. Franzen Washington County Hospital West 3Rd Frank Gobble Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mercy Claude Tucker

Hospital Admits and Births List in Washington Area

A hospital daily log lists admissions for medical and surgical cases across Washington, Keota, Columbus Junction, Kalona, and surrounding towns. Births include daughters and sons to multiple local families, with many residents named and noted by town and date.

Joel Horak Washington David Wilson Brighton H. P. Edmondson Columbus Junction

Marriages In Washington And Harper July 19 1969

Two wedding ceremonies took place on Saturday July 19 1969. Miss Nancy L Fields wed Sgt Theodore J Welch at Bethel Methodist Church Mound Minnesota in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Don Woodman. Patricia Y Jaeger married Robert Havel at St Elizabeths Catholic Church Harper Iowa with Rev John W Schmitz presiding.

Nancy L. Fields Roy A. Fields Washington Theodore J. Welch Grand Forks N. D Danny Welch Mound Minn Bethel Methodist Church Mound, Minn Don Woodman Patricia Y. Jaeger Stephen Jaeger Harper Robert Havel Roy Havel St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church John W. Schmitz

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