Presbyterians Merge to Form Reformed Presbyterian Church
The Associate Presbyterian Church and the Reformed Presbyterian Church plan a merger at Geneva College Beaver Falls Pa after Synod meetings. The new church will be named the Reformed Presbyterian Church with Blair and Mitchell delivering addresses. The Washington Ia congregation votes for merger leaving the Associate name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Ray Blair
Associate Presbyterian Church
Beaver Falls
Associate Presbyterian Synod
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Geneva College
Blair
Associate Church
John Mitchell
The
Washington
Minneola
Kan
Rimersburg
Four Mile
Reformed Church
Pittsburgh
Reformed Presbyterian
John Sinclair Sr
Ralph Howell
Columbus Junction
Andrew C Boston Receives OSU Doctoral Assistantship
Andrew C Boston Cedar Rapids Area Extension Livestock Production Specialist was awarded an OSU assistantship to pursue a doctoral degree in animal breeding. He resigns his area extension post effective August 25, will move with his family to Stillwater in late August, and joined the staff in May 1967 after degrees from Illinois and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew C. Boston
Cedar Rapids
Oklahoma State University
Illinois Extension Service
University of Illinois
University of Missouri
Boston
Stillwater
Oklahoma
Extension aides take posts here
Two Washington County college students begin work with the County Extension Service under the College Work Study program. Nancy Mangold and Galen Howsare join as part time aides funded by federal and county grants, enhancing 4-H and home economics extension activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County College
County Extension Service
Bob Carter
Nancy Mangold
West Chester
Galen Howsare
Crawfordsville
Nancy
Iowa State University
Galen
Iowa Wesleyan College
Washington County
Carter
Jim Frier
Rhubarb Not Poisonous Here Seedheads Form
Iowa gardeners ask about rhubarb safety as seedheads form. Ben Vance says rhubarb stems are edible and not poisonous while seedheads appear. The poisonous part is the leaves, which should not be eaten. Remove seedheads promptly to keep harvesting rhubarb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Swimming classes registration urged in Washington area
Mrs. Neal Lampkin, director of the Red Cross learn to swim program in Washington, urged all students in the area including rural residents to register for this summer's classes as soon as possible. Classes begin at the local pool on June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Lampkin
Red Cross
Washington
Summer Schedule for Washington Community Band Members
The summer instrumental program opens June 9 and runs through August 1 at the junior high. Irvan Rich directs the first half, Gary McCurdy the second. All lessons and practice sessions occur at the junior high, including beginners and high school bands. Sixth and Seventh Grade Band and Eighth and Ninth Grade Band will hold regular rehearsals along with individual and group lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Irvan Rich
Gary McCurdy
Area students earn degrees at Kirksville
Area students received degrees at Northeast Missouri State College in Kirksville. Graduates include Beverly Ann Rubey with a BSE in physical education. Kathel Kay Addlieman and Joy R. Schweitzer with BSEs in elementary education. Marilyn Jean Luers with BSE in elementary education. James Blaine DeYarman with BS in zoology and agriculture. Emily Lorraine Hinshaw with BSE in speech correction. Jerry Van Lowry with BSE in industrial education. Kerry Lauer Conrad with BS in agriculture and physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Missouri State College
Kirksville
Brighton
Beverly Ann Rubey
Columbus Junction
Kathel Kay Addlieman
Joy R. Schweitzer
Keota — Marilyn Jean Luers
Olds
James Blaine DeYarman
Richland
Emily Lorraine Hinshaw
Washington
Jerry van Lowry
Winfield
Kerry Lauer Conrd
Swarms of buffalo gnats irritate Washington County residents
Washington County residents report annoyance and bites from swarms of buffalo gnats or black flies. County Extension Director Jim Frier notes the insect is a small bloodsucking fly that bites skin and causes itching and swelling for days. Cool wet weather favors its development in streams, and control by spraying yards is limited. Repellents are advised for the two to three week presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Jim Frier
Frier
Esther MacGugin Dies After Nevada Hospital Stay
Death reported of Esther B. MacGugin long associated with Washington and Nevada Ia. The late Miss MacGugin, formerly of Washington, died in a Nevada hospital. Funeral plans were not set at this time. Washington Evening Journal. June 3, 1969
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther MacGugin
Nevada
Esther B. MacGugin
Miss MacGugin
Washington
Mrs Rhea Heads Iowa Girls State Event
Mrs Kenneth Alberta Rhea of Crawfordsville is official hostess and Assistant Director of Iowa Girls State, a Practical Americanism program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Twenty four high school junior girls will attend sessions at the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls housed in Campbell Hall with meetings in the commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
Alberta) Rhea
Crawfordsville
American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Campbell Hall
Cedar Falls seniors and family tale at graduation
Local notes recap Cedar Falls commencement with Susan Meier receiving a $100 scholarship and planning study at State College of Iowa plus a Germany internship. Also reported are new baby Cullen Jerome Welter in Urbana Illinois and assorted family visits, weddings, and engagements across Iowa, Missouri, and California. Diane Worley named to Dean's List at Ottumwa Heights College. Engagement announced for Marjorie Ann Redlinger and Thomas Lynn Weeb er with August wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Duensing
Diane Duensing
Cedar Falls
Duensings
Susan Meier
Don Meiers
Mary Ellen Duensing
Susan
State College of Iowa
Germany
Diane Worley
Lester Worley
Washington
Ottumwa Heights College
Ottumwa
Bernard M. Redlinger
Route 1
Harper
Marjorie Ann
Thomas Lynn Weeber
Harold Weebers
Route 3
Iowa City
St. Elizabeth High School
Iowa City Commercial College
Ries and Osmundson
Iowa City High School
Muscatine Community College
Iowa State University
Marine Corps Service Record For HM2 John Daniel Coon
HM2 John Daniel Coon B618948 from Class E 6905 Co A at Field Medical Service School Camp Pendleton California. Base details include Camp Pendleton address 92055 and military service at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. This brief record notes his assignment and training location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daniel Coon
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Calif
Perdock Celebrates 30th Year With 39th Birthday Sale
Perdock, owner of Perdock Inc in Washington, announced a 39th birthday sales event to mark his 30th year in the auto business. The store, moved in 1967 to a modern Washington Street location, sells Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Pontiac, Buick, GMC trucks. Details appear in today’s Evening Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Perdock
Perdock, Inc
Oldsmobile
Cadillac
Pontiac
Buick
GMC
Washington
Perdock
Washington Street
Medical notices of Washington residents and linked names
Yesterday several Washington residents Mrs Charles Barrows Mrs Inez Carlin Walter Jarrard were listed for medical treatment. Today Mrs George Simpson Mrs Pearl Clark and Mrs Richard Schiebel in surgical care are noted. Dismissals include Donald Dempsey and Sara Robertson of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barrows
West Chester
Inez Carlin
Washington
Walter Jarrard
George Simpson
Pearl Clark
Richard Schiebel
Surgical
Donald Dempsey
Sara Robertson
Auxiliary chapel service at VA Hospital Iowa City
The V F W Auxiliary held chapel services at the VA Hospital in Iowa City on Sunday June 1. The group featured music by Mark Shearer who sang The Builders and Behold God is my Salvation with accompanist Rick McFate. Escort duties were performed by Explorer scouts in uniform including Duane Hayes James Hayes Dick Lucas and Bill Wagner. Mrs Dwight Hayes and Mr and Mrs Dave McGaffey joined the Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Hospital
Iowa City
Washington
Mark Shearer
Builders
God
Mark
Rick McFate
Duane Hayes
James Hayes
Dick Lucas
Bill Wagner
Dwight Hayes
Dave McGaffey
Red Cross Swim Instructors Postponed Training Dates
The American Red Cross water safety instructors retraining classes scheduled for June 9 and 16 at the Washington municipal swimming pool have been postponed. New sessions occur June 30 and July 1 from 8 a.m. to noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Washington Municipal
Moose Women plan installation of officers
The Women of the Moose will install officers for the coming year at Moose Home on Thursday June 5 at 8 p.m. Mrs Allen Dennis chairs arrangements. The Loyal Order of Moose and families, Women of the Moose, friends and the public are invited. A program and social hour follow the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Loyal Order of Moose and Families
Women of the Moose
Friends
Sidedress nitrogen guidance for corn fields issued
County Extension Director Jim Frier reminds farmers who underapplied nitrogen to begin sidedressing as soon as rows are visible. Complete by the corn reaching 10 to 14 inches tall to avoid lodging from rapid growth and weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Extension
Jim Frier
David McDaniel Plans June Art Show at Library
David McDaniel of Washington son of Mr and Mrs Merritt McDaniel will present a large number of his artworks in a show at the Washington Public Library June 9 through 13. He will be a senior at St Ambrose College Davenport next term and will offer works for sale. The public is invited to view the display featuring oil water color pencil and other media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McDaniel
Washington
Merritt McDaniel
Washington Public Library
David
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Carpenter’s Local 1398 Union Meeting Notice
Carpenter’s Local 1398 will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the IOOF Hall Moon. Mrs. Howard Van Ness of Washington reported seeing a cross on the moon Monday morning but found the cross vanished when she opened the door, noting it appeared only through the screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter's Union
Carpenters Local 1398
IOOF
Howard van Ness
Washington
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Carl Dahlmeyer
Wolf's Flower Shop
Judy
Jane
Vicky Bauer
Vicki Peiffer
Linda Peiffer
Kathy Carr
Jane Bauer
Rose
Marjorie Peiffer
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Rhea
Girls State
Harry Suter
Jacqueline Hultquist
Ann Bergstrom
Stephen E. Welter
Carle Clinic
Urbana, Ill
Cullen Jerome
Welter
Cindy Chamberlin
Virginia Chamberlin
Dallas Chamberlin
Oskaloosa
N. E. Welters
L. F. Harding
Kansas
Missouri
Kathleen Sewell
Abilene
Fred Turner
Amazonia
Turner
Dora Harding
Joe Teson
Conception
Skidmore
Viola Hoyle
Los Angeles
California
Tena Simmering
Donald
Ervin
John Simmering
Marion Sheetz
James Sheetz
Don Vogel
James Wertz
Ellen Hoyle
John Waters
Don Hayes
Coon
VA Hospital
Stone's
North Ia
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Minick Furniture CO
National Bank
Chief Sitting Bull
Southern Utilities Company
Iowa Southern
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