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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1967

Page

2

Bail out bill recommended for area schools

A House subcommittee recommended passage of a bail out bill to fund area vocational schools and community colleges with 4.5 million dollars to put state aid on a current basis. The measure, already approved by the Senate, would create an area schools branch within the Department of Public Instruction and require budget approval by the State Board of Public Instruction.

Des Moines UPS House Appropriations Committee Senate Full Appropriations Committee House Department of Public Instruction State Board of Public Instruction Leonard Andersen Sioux City Louis Peterson Lawton Vincent Steffen New Hampton Maurice van Nostrand Avoca Keith Vetter Washington Arlo Hulsinger D - Leon Charles Grassley New Hart Ford Hullinger House Schools Committee Board of Commissioners

Lawrence Vogel 69 dies in Kansas City Kansas

Lawrence Vogel 69 died Tuesday at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City Kansas Graveside service set for 11 a m Friday at Ss Peter and Paul Cemetery Clear Creek Rosary tonight at 830 at Reynolds Funeral Chapel Sigourney He was born July 26 1897 in Keota County to Frank B and Katherine Lutz Vogel Survived by wife Belva two daughters Thelma and Mrs John Potter Ottumwa six grandchildren one great grandchild six brothers and six sisters including Joseph Vogel Sigourney Carl and Frank Keota C P Hammes Elizabeth Dumont William Allar Katherine Vogel Hugh Dehner and Mrs Henry Hammen

Keota Lawrence Vogel Kansas University Medical Center Kansas City Kan Ss. Peter and Paul Clear Creek Reynolds Funeral Sigourney Mr. Vogel Kecky County Frank B Katherine Lutz Vogel Belva John Potter Ottumwa Thelma Joseph Vogel Carl Frank C. P. Hammes Elizabeth Dumont William Allar Katherine Vogel Iowa City Hugh Dehner Clinton Henry Hammen Manson

Style show seen by Red Cross baby care class

Twenty persons attending a Red Cross course on mother and baby care were treated to an infant style show Wednesday evening in the Livingston Day Meeker and Bates law building basement. Mrs. James Davisson of Davisson's Store in Washington presented the show. Earlier, a layette made by the Production Sewing Committee under Mrs. Leslie Dunlap was viewed. The layette will be sent to the American Red Cross for a needy Navy family at Naval Air Station Minneapolis. Mrs. Mary Koehler instructs the class.

Red Cross Livingston, Day, Meeker and Bates Law Firm James Davisson Davisson’s Washington Leslie Dunlap American Red Cross Naval Air Station Minneapolis Navy Mary Koehler

Admitted and Dismissed Patients in Washington and Columbus

Yesterday admissions include Mrs Ervie Crawford of Columbus City and Mrs Dora Parker of Washington for medical care. Today also adds Roy Fields and Miss Helen Hesseltine of Washington for medical treatment. dismissals include Mrs Pearl Palmer and Mrs Helen Jaspering of Washington plus several others with dependents in Washington and Karona.

Ervie Crawford Columbus City Dora Parker Washington Roy Fields Helen Hesseltine Pearl Palmer Helen Jaspering Keith Murphy Chester Ropp Karona Eula Patterson Albie Lukavsky

Baseball diamonds to be prepared Sunday

The task of preparing Washington's baseball diamonds for the opening games of the season will be completed Sunday afternoon. Men willing to help with the task are urged to report to Green Field at 4 p.m. Sunday, bringing along their rakes, shovels and lawn mowers.

Washington Green Field

Weekend visits span cities and continents at memorial rites

Mr and Mrs George H Jones and children of Casper Wyoming visited his parents the William Joneses over the weekend while returning from the east with their daughter Barbara a Boston University student. They toured Expo 67 in Montreal and other points of interest. Mrs Clifford Tait hosted the VFW Auxiliary breakfast club with five attendees. Memorial Day gatherings saw many families visiting relatives in Washington and Iowa. Mrs Delmar Yoder returned home after surgery in Mercy Hospital Iowa City. A Chapter Y T called meeting is set for Friday at 8 p.m.

George H. Jones Casper Wyo William Joneses Barbara Boston University Montreal Delmar Yoder Mercy Hospital Iowa City

University of Iowa students Mangosian and Stoutner to wed

Miss Mangosian and Mr Stoutner are University of Iowa students in Iowa City. Miss Margosian, active in Beta Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta, expects to receive her BA in June. Mr Stoutner is a law graduate student and member of Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Delta Phi. No wedding date has been announced.

Miss Mangosian Mr. Stoutner The University of Iowa Iowa City Law School Phi Kappa Psi Phi Delta Phi Law Fraternity

Mid-Prairie Offers Summer Reading Class

The Mid-Prairie Community School District will run a six week tuition free remedial reading program for elementary students in grades 1 through 6. Sessions run June 12 to July 24 from 8 30 a m to 11 00 a m at Wellman elementary with transportation provided from Kalona Washington Township and West Chester centers. Tom Fordyce, elementary principal, directs the program.

Mid - Prairie Community Wellman Elementary Kalona Washington Township West Chester Wellman Tom Fordyce

Deputy treasurer resigns post here

Wallace Fagen the Washington County treasurer announced the resignation of deputy C. W. Shaffer effective May 31. Sandra Houseal will become deputy in charge of the auto license department. Dorothy Nardy was hired as a clerk in the treasurer's office.

Wallace Fagen Washington C. W. Shaffer Fagen Sandra Houseal Dorothy Nardy

Martin dies in Ames Mary Greeley Hospital

Martin Henry R. of Ames died today at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames. Funeral arrangements were pending today.

Martin Henry R. Martin Ames Mary Greeley Hospital

Children’s Zoo Opens Season in Des Moines

Des Moines Children’s Zoo begins its season this Saturday with new arrivals including two zebras a yak an elk two buffalo a large tortoise twenty baboons three wallabies Barbary sheep and two baby chimpanzees Zoo Director Bob Elgin says the expanded waterfowl lake and Great Plains area broaden appeal for families statewide The zoo runs 12 noon to 8 pm daily June 3 to August 27 and weekends in September

Des Moines IDPA Des Moines Children’s Zoo Bob Elgin Great Plains Iowa

Offices Moved Within Washington Community School District

Administrative offices for the Washington Community School District were moved this morning from the old junior high building on West Main Street to the duplex at 301 303 East Jefferson beside the high school. The move follows plans announced weeks ago as the old building is slated for razing this summer. Included are the superintendent, curriculum director, and district secretary. phone numbers remain unchanged.

Washington Community School West Main Street East Jefferson

U.S. arms aid to Arab states tops three hundred million

United States has supplied at least 345.9 million dollars in military aid to 10 Arab nations backing Egypt in the Egypt Israel clash, with further undisclosed purchases outside the aid program. Israel has received 27.6 million and orders for modest arms sales. Saudi Arabia leads recipients at 161.7 million, Libya 12.5, Morocco 37.3, Jordan 55.6, Tunisia 19.8, Iraq 46.6, Lebanon 8.7, and others.

Washington UPI United States Egypt Israel Pentagon U.S State Department Jordan Mideast Soviet Union Arab League Iraq Lebanon Libya Wheelus Air Force Base Morocco Saudi Arabia Tunisia

Priscilla Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon Meeting

Mrs Sam Turkington hosted nine Priscilla Club members at the Captain's Table for a dessert luncheon. Guest Mrs Maurice Crawford attended. Four new members joined: Mrs William Putman Mrs Percy Holder Mrs Ira Miksch and Mrs Otto Sheetz. The program featured a quiz poems and current topics. Mrs T L Brookhart will host the June meeting.

Sam Turkington Priscilla Club Maurice Crawford William Putman Percy Holder Ira Miksch Otto Sheetz T. L. Brookhart

Social calendar notices for Friday and Saturday events

Friday Past Matrons Club meets at 6 30 with cooperative picnic at Sunset Park and drinks provided. Saturday Women of Moose hold 7 30 pm installation at Moose Home. Shirts and Skits Square Dance Club performs 8 30 pm with exhibit at Fairgrounds. Bud Conner is caller. snack table. guests welcome.

Sunset Park Women of Moose Moose Home Fairgrounds Bud Conner

Past Presidents of American Legion Auxiliary Lunch

The Past Presidents met for a luncheon with Mrs. S. W. DeLong. A short business meeting announced that individuals or groups may donate to the Afghan project knitting six inch squares for convalescent lap robes. Mrs. M. J. Cruise chairs the July 31 breakfast in the park. Luncheon committee: Mrs. Archie Buwer, Mrs. Golia Miller, Mrs. Carl Vorhees, Mrs. Arnet Mathers.

American Legion Auxiliary S. W. DeLong M. J. Cruise Archie Buwer Golia Miller Carl Vorhees Arnet Mathers

Marriage License Granted in Washington County

A marriage license was issued by the Washington County Clerk of Court to Larry Lee Neff of Brighton and Ruth Ann McDole of 439 E Madison Washington.

Washington County Larry Lee Neff Brighton Ruth Ann McDole Madison Washington

Seniors sketches reveal community leaders at Washington High

Jim Ballard profiles Carol Dianne Carson and Sue Berdo, both Washington High School seniors. Carson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert H Carson, is a two year varsity cheerleader, Homecoming Queen attendant, Calendar Girl, active in Y-Teens Pep Club FBLA Student Council and plans Colorado State University study in IBM or Data Processing. Berdo, daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Berdo, is Homecoming Queen attendant, Pep Club member, sophomore and varsity cheerleader, band secretary, pianist soloist, Modern Music Masters member, 4 H leader and county council officer, planning Colorado State University Fort Collins majoring in social science and later airline stewardess.

Jim Ballard Carol Dianne Carson Robert H. Carson Carol Future Business Leaders of America Colorado State University Sue Modern Music Masters Pat Butler Susan Knupp Washington High School Wayne Knupp Washington Finian Swinging Demons Future Teachers of America 4-H Iowa State University At Ames

Birthday Coffee Party Hosts and Weekend Visits

Mrs Lyle Lowe hosted a post school coffee with Crawfordsville Center teachers for her daughter Mrs Lee Eisele's birthday. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Coon and Terry in Waterloo to attend the Community Playhouse with Mr David son acting. Numerous Holmes and Johnston families attended Regina High School commencement in Ames and Mt Pleasant, while Marcia Holmes graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Iowa City. Local visits included enduring family gatherings, open house events, and weekend meals across multiple towns.

Crawfordsville Lyle Lowe Crawfordsville Center Lee Eisele Lloyd Coon and Terry William Davidson Waterloo Community Playhouse Davidson Lyle Williams Kenneth Rhea Russell Williams Marcia Holmes Claire Holmes Mt. Pleasant Sunda Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Iowa City Regina High School Richard Holmes Sharon Mike Roger Holmes Paul Lorie Ames John Holmes Joe Johnston Allen Johnston Kimberley Lynne Joni Orval Miller Kay Rita Winfield Waco High School Duane Delbert Lewis Sandy Myrtle Meyer Washington Maurice Meyer Ernest Meyer Kenny Meyer Dawn Wayland Steve Fletcher Dave Sedyk Steve Minnesota Vernon Fletcher Lee Lease Rober Wells Edgar Stout Brighton Washington High School Richard Lease Timm J. S. Cook Wholesale Dry Goods Cedar Rapids Fred Stam Amy Darrell Eric Crystal Lake Ray McAllister Bill Wooley Ray McCallister Louise McAllister Burlington Ray Louisana Ft. Leonard Wood Lowe Everette Sommer John Hamil Harry Suter

Erickson bound over on indecent exposure charge

Warren A. C. Erickson waived preliminary hearing in Justice of the Peace court and was bound over to the grand jury after being charged with indecent exposure. He was released on his own recognizance. Elizabeth Simpson funeral held at Jones Funeral Home with Dr. Vernon G. Elgin presiding. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Warren A. C. Erickson Court of Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden

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Everetts Washington, Iowa Clifford Tait VFW Doris Gray Jay Carris William Glassburner Ernest Miller Rutland Henry Carris Niagra Falls H.C Carrie Emmons) van Meter Ft. Wayne Ind Tom Ward Rochester Mich Max Miller Rockford, Il Ben Dorothy Miller) Wallace Sidney T. Hanna Randolph Air Force Base Grand Forks N. D Nanna Frank Kos Houston Texas Ted Pratt Hooker, Okla Kim Boyer Don Boyers Rude Warfel Warfel R. C. Boyer Ruth Porter Richard Boyer Indianapolis James Lloyd John Margosian Manhasset New York Sheri Andrea Jeffrey Boyd Stoutner Boyd Stoutner Mid-Prairie Blue Bird Wolf's Flower Shop Evening Journal Children’s Zoo Osincup’s Washington School Doug Hayes Sue Berdo T. J. Berdo Route Student Council Y - Teens Fort Collins Colorado Humane Ruling London Bromley Frank Lovell Council Hahira E.B. Jones Sr Jones Jim Jemima Will Airport Columbus Junction West Side Square Pastry Shop Dial Skip Renoux Marshall Furniture
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