Moon rocks confirm igneous origin after Apollo 11
At Houston’s Lunar Receiving Laboratory scientists study lunar samples from Apollo 11 as Armstrong Aldrin and Collins record their mission memories. Early findings show igneous rock formed from molten material and dust samples are tested for lunar germs while Mariner 6 and 7 prepare to probe Mars for life signs. The Ellington crowd greets the astronauts as they recover in isolation.
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Elbert A. King
LRL
United States
Space
Mariner
Planet
Mars
Red Planet
U.S
Moon
Earth
Ellington Air Force Base
Aldrin
Armstrong
Ellington
Death of 87 year old Kate Shalla in Washington
Kate Shalla 87 dies at home 108 East Second Street Washington Sunday July 27 1969 after a lingering illness Funeral Wednesday 930 am at St James Catholic Church Rev Edward F Collins in charge Prayers 8 pm Tuesday Jones Funeral Home calls after 2 pm today Burial Richmond Cemetery Born April 20 1882 in Washington County Daughter of John and Mary Shalla Raised in the county Former companion and housekeeper for Mrs R E Dougherty Last of a family of nine with many nieces and nephews surviving She was a member of St James Church.
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Kate Shalla
East Second Street
Washington
St. James
Edward F. Collins
Jones Fueneral
St. James Catholic Church
Shalla
R. E. Dougherty
Funeral today for Clevenger infant
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today for James Allen Clevenger, infant son of Harley and Bennie Villohn Clevenger of Columbus Junction. He died at home about 9 a.m. Friday. Born June 25, 1969, the child is buried in Columbus City Cemetery at Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home. Survivors: parents, two sisters Linda and Brenda at home, grandmothers Viola Blehn of Stratford Oklahoma and Pearl DeValder of Moline Illinois.
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Columbus Junction
James Allen
Clevenger
Harley
Bennie Villohn Clevenger
Stacy - Lewis
Columbus City
Linda
Brenda
Viola Blehn
Strateford
Okla
Pearl De“Valder
Moline, Ill
Mrs. Melvin Yoder of Kalona dies
Mrs. Melvin E. Yoder 70 of Kalona died early Saturday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City where she had been a parent three days. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. Kalona Mennonite Church Rev Carl Smeltzer in charge. Burial Lower Deer Creek Cemetery. Survived by husband two daughters a son ten grandchildren and a nephew.
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Wellman
Melvin E
Kathryn Mae) Yoder
Kalona
Mercy Hospital
Towa City
Kalona Mennonite Church
Carl Smeltzer
Lower Deer Creek
Powell Funeral Home
Ellsworth Fleming
Sioux Falls
S. D
Lando
Gladys) Gingerich
Murray Hill
N.J
Ellwood
Marcus Otto
California
Yoder
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Gobble held at Jones Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Gobble were held Saturday afternoon at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Leland Grove in charge. Mrs William Stewart was soloist. Pallbearers were Ira Morrison, Tom Morri son, Gene Tucker, James Tucker, Leonard Ornduff, Dennis Murphy. Burial was in Ab ingdon Cemetery.
Death of Jessie Klein at County Hospital in Washington
Jessie Pearl Klein 84 of 602 E Washington died at Washington County Hospital Monday July 28 after two days of illness. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. United Methodist Church Washington with Rev M O Smith. burial Elm Grove Cemetery Sherman Eden Funeral Ments. Visitation until 10 a.m. Thursday. Born February 18 1885 in Ypsilanti North Dakota to Lewis and Amelia Hauser Klein. Education in North Dakota Belle Plaine and Washington Iowa. Washington High School 1902 Washington Academy 1904. Never married. lived in Washington since 1895. Worked at American Pearl Button Co office and Frank Stewart office. served First Methodist Church as church and financial secretary for 30 years retiring 1955. Survived by one niece Rhea Hoover Washington one nephew Lewis Warren Oelwein two grand nieces and one grand nephew and several cousins.
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E. Washington
Washington County Hospital
United Methodist Church
Washington
M.O. Smith
Elm Grove Cemetery
Sherman - Eden Funeral Home
First Methodist
Leo (Rhea) Hoover
Lewis Warren
Oelwein
Iowa
Change Rules for Hog Exhibitors at Washington County Fair
The new hog cholera law alters health rules for swine exhibitors. Market swine must have a veterinarian issued health certificate after farm inspection, except pigs going to slaughter such as open barrow and 4-H market hogs. Breeding swine and other livestock returning home or to other shows must meet cholera requirements via vaccination or serum treatment.
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Washington County
Jim Frier
County WCTU meets Saturday at Sunset Park
The county unit of the Women's Christian Temperance Union met with the county convention at Sunset Park. New officers elected include Rev. Buford Barnes president and John Davis vice president. A memorial service was held for several members and leaders.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Sunset Park
Merl McDowell
Earl Streyffeler
United States
Alvin Smith
Mabel Wagamon
West Chester
Paul Davis
Lake Aquabi
Indianola
Harlan Radcliff
Robert McGaffey
YTC
Margaret Work
Roger Eichelberger
Buford Barnes
John Davis
Robert Wead
WCTU
Otto Walton
Lloyd Bauer
Vietnam
Neff
Wayland
Miss Work
Grace Heiserman
Wes Chester
Matilda Olwein
Max Waterhouse
Guy Hamilton
Washington BPW attends Federation golden anniversary in St Louis
Three Washington BPW Club members attended the Federation’s 50th anniversary convention in St Louis Missouri July 2024. Mary Koehler Ruth Lewis and Geraldine Schulty participated as delegate and alternates with 3453 registered. The theme Pride and Promise highlighted past achievements and future potential.
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Washington Business and Professional Women’s Club
Federation
St. Louis
Mary Koehler
Ruth Lewis
Geraldine Schulty
Kiel Auditorium
Local News Briefs From Cedar Rapids Area
Floyd Banks returned home Sunday from Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after a 12 day stay. Mr and Mrs Gordon Morris flew from Cedar Rapids to their Studio City California home, ending a Indiana wedding celebration. Newlyweds were honored at a grocery shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Reed. Kathryn Price of Royal Oak visited Tena Simmering and Tena Dill over the weekend.
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Floyd Banks
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Gordon Morris
Cedar Rapids
Studio City
Calif
Charles Morris
Indiana
Mrs. Morris
Cantura Street
Robert Reed
Kathryn Price
Royal Oak
Mich
Tent coats return in Paris fall winter collection
French designer Philippe Venet opened the Paris show with a new take on last season’s idea a full tent coat to over over trousers. He offered double faced wool coats very short and full in pale green twill paired with a tunic and straight trousers and coats over dresses stopping above the knee. The double faced wool eliminates the need for a lining offering graceful movement.
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Paris
UPI
Philippe Venet
Venet
Funeral arrangements for Wellman man die at Mercy Iowa City
Harry Schroeder of Wellman Route 1 died about midnight Sunday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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Wellman
Harry Schroeder
Route 1
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Mobile homes closeout bargain two 12x60 units
Two 12 by 60 mobile homes offered as a one time closeout deal. Each unit priced at 4800 dollars with available 10 year financing. Limited quantity, act fast.
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