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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1968
Page
2
A reader notes Iowa’s effort to be the best fed state with jars and freezers ready for vegetables fruit and meat. Families anticipate fresh produce before winter and discuss school return and clothing needs while Scouts collect saved newspapers for fundraising. Flood losses prompt questions about insurance coverage for acts of God.
Ameri can Red Cross reports total relief expenditure of 199 710 dollars aiding 448 Iowa families after May 1968 tornadoes. Volunteers contributed 219 640 dollars in aid. Major costs: 55 438 for food and clothing to 354 families and 73 877 for household furnishings to 140 families, with most funds used in Charles City area 133 918, Elma 9 244, and Oelwein 56 548.
John McConahey of Brighton will receive a 70 year jewel at the Washington Odd Fellows lodge meeting Tuesday at 8 pm. It is the first local jewel for seven decades of IOOF service and membership. Wilford L. Ward Grand Master of Iowa will present. Don Hazen urges all members and officers to attend.
Mr and Mrs Dick Holmes and their son Mike of Ames were in a two car collision in Des Moines while meeting their daughter Sharon. All three sustained bruises and shocks with Mike missing a Little League game due to twelve knee stitches. Sharon greeted them at the depot as Des Moines police assisted.
City police arrested a youth in connection with the theft of about $60 from a home on West Jefferson Street. The boy was turned over to juvenile authorities.
Mrs Loren Myrl Fleig dies unexpectedly at her farm home four miles northwest of Richland. Cause of death is an apparent heart attack. Arrangements are pending at Gould Funeral Home in Richland.
Rev Verton H Yoder 65 former Kalona resident and pastor at Falls City Nebraska died there Thursday. Born October 18 1902 near Kalona he married Lulu Sever in 1936 in Kansas City Kansas. Services held in Falls City with burial in Gifford Missouri. He lived half his life in this area and is survived by his wife several brothers and sisters.
UPI reports Senator Edward M. Kennedy announced he will not be the Democratic vice presidential candidate this year citing personal reasons tied to the June 5 assassination of his brother Robert. The Kennedy statement from Boston said Democrats will understand his decision and noted talks with Vice President Hubert Humphrey had occurred but would not proceed.
A Household Hints note from United Press International explains how painting one wall a bright or warm color creates a focal point and visually brings the wall closer. Linseed oil finish suits unfinished wood, darkens color, resists scratches better than varnish, but is not highly water resistant and takes longer to apply yet yields a mellow luster.
Births include a daughter for Mr and Mrs Edward Peters of Columbus Junction and a son for Mr and Mrs Fred Goff of Ainsworth. Additional births: Mr and Mrs John Hershberger of Kalona a son and Mr and Mrs Alvin Acord Jr of Wellman a son. Admissions list Fred Jarvis Ainsworth and Mrs Blanche Dickinson Fairfield and others. Dismissals include Mrs James Moeller and daughter Washington and Linda Freel Ainsworth.
Richard S. Bordwell of Washington Iowa attends six week Army ROTC training at Fort Riley Kansas. A student at Iowa State University Ames he trains in leadership rifle marksmanship physical conditioning and other military subjects with potential commission as a second lieutenant after camp graduation. He is a 1964 Washington Community High School graduate and Sigma Chi member.
Tehachapi California UPI reports a pilot program at State Correctional Institute allows inmates nearing release to live in a cottage outside walls with their families for 48 hours. The first 10 participants include Philip, 28, who will be released Sept 16. His wife Mimi, 23, and daughter Deanna, 17 months, share a home-like setting while meals are cooked at home. Superintendent G P Lloyd says there have been no problems and believes the program will ease the transition from prison to civilian life.
Senator George McGovern, aligned with Robert F. Kennedy supporters, refused to endorse Hubert Humphrey. He stated Humphrey could not run in good conscience on a platform pledged to quickly end the Vietnam War.
Mrs. William H Jensen returned Thursday night after a trip to Ed wardville Illinois to visit Dr and Mrs George Eckerlund and friends in St Petersburg Florida. Nicki Krotz, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Krotz of Des Moines, spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr and Mrs John Krotz in Washington.
The Cinderella 4-H Club held an Achievement Show at 1 30 p m July 24 at West Chester Methodist Church with eight y six home furnishing exhibits judged earlier by Mrs Ed Augustine. Members earned County Fair passes. exhibits included junior intermediate and senior girls with many advancing to the County Fair. The program featured readings music and talks by members led by Kathy Carr and Denise Ralston. An Aug 1 club tour was planned with attendees meeting at the church bringing record books and sack lunches.
Four marriages are recorded with July weekend ceremonies. Louise Wells wed Ronald Schmitz at Holy Name Catholic Church West Union in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Herman Schmitz. Susan Jane Hadley married William Reese Capps at Richland Friends Church. Carolyn Lintz tied with Douglas Steele at St James Church Crawfordsville. Bonnie L Roth and Elvin L Yoder wed at Bethel Mennonite Church Wayland with Rev Robert Hartzler presiding.
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