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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1967

Page

5

Dear Aunt Agatha June 3 1967 Washington column

Memorial Day weather dampened spirits yet cemeteries remained tidy and flowers bloomed. Lake Darling drownings saddened residents while Father T L Lew departs St James for Davenport and Father Collins arrives from Harper. Churches adjust service times and local officials announce bond plans for Crane Co factory. Wallace Fagen becomes County Treasurer as summer youth programs and reading initiatives begin.

Hospital On Day Admits and Discharges Reported

Hospital notes list admissions on Saturday and Sunday from Washington with Eula Patterson Ralph Zeck William Zickafoose and Maud Borman. Also new births for Keith Murphy Edwin Augustine and Mrs Joe Newell’s son. Discharges include Merle Schelman and others in Columbus Junction Ainsworth Muscatine.

Eula Patterson Washington Ralph Zeck William Zickafoose Maud Borman Keith Murphy Edwin Augustine Merle Schelman Joe Newell Columbus Junction Fred Zieglowsky Richard Scott Ainsworth Gary Carle Muscatine

Washington Weekly Has Local Happenings Report

A Washington column lists community events: Fagen named county treasurer to serve until 1968 after Howell’s resignation. multiple weddings including Suzanne Hult and Keith Rich. Ruth Ann Hole and Rolland Dadson wed. travel visitors from Agency Iowa. nursing graduates from Regina High School and Muscatine Community College. local graduations and births. a one car crash near Ainsworth injuring four youths. births announced in Kalona Wellman Pleasant Plain and Washington. Memorial Day visits by Chicago travelers. upcoming square dance hosted by Shirts and Skirts at Fairgrounds with Bud Conner as caller.

Wallace L. Fagen Washington Fagen County Board of Supervisors W.E. Howell

The Week on the Farm Reflects Dry Conditions and Planting Progress

Thaddeus reports last week’s statewide dryness eased by Tuesday as showers improved moisture. County planting continues with corn mostly in and limited replanting. many soybeans remain to be planted midweek. Farmers note changes in planting methods and herbicide use, urging proper application and patience for results, with crop prospects described as excellent.

Saturday Journal note to readers on out-of-state edition

The Saturday edition informs former Washington residents that a weekly out-of-state summary is prepared and mailed for 3.50 dollars per year. It targets subscribers outside the state and offers a concise weekly recap in the Journal.

Washington Journal

Medical notices tally across Washington and surrounding towns

Yesterday and today lists of residents receiving medical attention across Washington, Columbus City, Wellman, Fort Madison and nearby areas. Names include Mrs Ervie Crawford Mrs Dora Parker Roy Fields Miss Helen Hesseltine Mrs Pearl Palmer Mrs Helen Jaspering and many others with-form notes of city and kinship.

Ervie Crawford Columbus City Dora Parker Washington Roy Fields Helen Hesseltine Clyle Mason Columbus Junction Marcus McBeth Redland Milton Bill) Day Fort Madison Lulu Long William Hemming Virgil Smith Grace Churchill Ollie Benjamin Eric Braman

Deaths Monday in Columbus Junction and Brighton

Miss Janice Sewell, 16, of Letts, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Dewell, won the annual Jaycee Road-E-O. Glenn O Hoover, 82, of Brighton, died suddenly at home Sunday at 7 15 p m after a period of illness.

Columbus Junction Janice Sewell Letts Raymond Dewell Brighton Glenn O. Hoover Dewey Baker Jones Peoples National Bank

Poppy sale, new Crane Co plant bids advance

City council approves preliminary plan for funding a new Crane Company factory in Washington with revenue bonds. June 29 target date set for completing preconstruction work as Carlton D. Beh of Des Moines presents draft plans. The report notes poppy sale proceeds and other local notices.

Washington Carlton D. Beh Des Moines

Fr Lew to leave St James as Davenport pastor

Fr Thomas J. Lew longtime St James Washington pastor is appointed pastor of St Paul the Apostle Davenport effective June 22. Fr Edward F Collins from St Elizabeth Harper becomes St James new pastor to succeed Lew. Bishop Gerald O’Keeffe of Davenport announced the assignments today.

Father T. L. Lew St. James Davenport Father Collins Harper Thomas J. Lew St. James Catholic Church Washington St. Paul the Apostle Edward F. Collins St. Elizabeth’s Fr. Lew Gerald O’keepfe

Drowning Tragedy At Lake Darling Claims Three

Clarence Haifley 49 of West Chester and his two children Bonnie Jean 14 and another child perished in a chain reaction incident at Lake Darling State Park Thursday at 5 p.m. Victims were identified by relations in Washington. The tragedy followed bystander reports and local authorities began rescue efforts immediately.

Clarence Everett Haifley West Chester Lake Darling State Park Bonnie Jean Haifley Clarence Haifley

Local births listed in Saint Stork Gazette

Martin Howard Augustine Christina Ann Carle Marvin Escher Scott Newell Everett Lee Miller David Eugene Scott Monroe Lynn Ropp Steven Anthony Braman John Samuel Murphy listed as children of Washington Muscatine Kalona Ainsworth Kalona Wellman Washington in Rural Route addresses with parental names recorded.

Martin Howard Augustine Edwin Augustine Washington Everett Lee Miller Emery H. Miller Kalona David Eugene Scott Richard Eugene Scott Ainsworth Steven Anthony Braman Benjamin Eric Braman Wellman John Samuel Murphy Keith Samuel Murphy

Spanglers in Two Car Crash Near Muscatine

Mr and Mrs Chester Spangler and their granddaughters Janet and Joy McKinney were in a two car accident on a hill west of Muscatine while en route from Rock Island to Pleasant Plain. Mrs Spangler and the girls were uninjured. Mr Spangler suffered a dislocated shoulder and head lacerations and was admitted to Muscatine Hospital. The McKinneys and their son Jeffrey had preceded them and were unaware of the crash. The Spanglers had moved to their new Crawfordsville home the previous Saturday.

Crawfordsville Chester Spangler Janet Joy McKinney Muscatine Rock Island Wilmer Laudermans Pleasant Plain Mrs. McKinney Jeffrey Odessa Texas

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