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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1977

Page

6

Death of Raymond G. Enfield at 40 in 1977

Raymond G. Enfield 40 of 432 E Madison St died Friday June 3 1977 at Washington County Hospital after illness since April 17 Funeral services set for 11 a m Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Dr J Roland Crandall in charge Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Masonic rites 7 30 p m Sunday He was born August 19 1936 in Iowa City son of Enos Glen and Nellie Jones Enfield He married Dorothy Jean Miller April 26 1955 in Wellman and served in the U S Army 1955 1957 He belonged to Teamsters Union Cedar Rapids Washington Masonic Lodge United Methodist Church He worked for Iowa Highway Commission 1959 1968 and as a trucker for Eugene Way Kalona the past eight years Surviving wife Dorothy four children Jeanne Renoux Douglas Jeffrey and Randall all at home mother Nellie Enfield Fairfield sister Judy Houdescheldt Fairfield

Raymond G. Enfield E. Madison St Washington County Hospital Jones Funeral Home J. Roland Crandall Elm Grove Cemetery Mr. Enfield Iowa City Enos Glen Nellie Jones Enfield Wellman High School Dorothy Jean Miller Wellman U.S. Army Teamsters Union Cedar Rapids Washington Masonic Lodge United Methodist Church Enfield Iowa Highway Commission Eugene Way Kalona Dorothy Terry Jeanne) Renoux Rapid City S.D Douglas Jeffrey Randall Nellie Enfield Fairfield Charles Judy) Houdescheldt

Mrs Wayne M Wilson dies in Anaheim Calif

Mrs Wayne M Wilson 44 of 9822 Chanticleer Road Anaheim California died in that city Friday June 3 1977 after about a year of illness Funeral will be Wednesday at 10 am in Jones Funeral Home with Rev Harlan Winter in charge Burial in Crawfordsville Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 am Tuesday Donna Gail Smith born in Washington July 6 1932 daughter of Milton and Eva Ramsey Smith reared in this county and graduate of Washington High School 1950 She married Wayne M Wilson September 11 1950 She was a Methodist and had worked as a cook in the Anaheim School District Surviving are her husband two sons Tom of Garden Grove and Terry and a daughter Cathy all at home two granddaughters five sisters and four brothers plus other relatives and friends

Wayne M. Wilson Chanticleer Road Anaheim Calif Jones Funeral Home Harlan Winter Crawfordsville Donna Gail Smith Washington Milton Eva Ramsey Smith This Washington High School United Methodist Church Tom Garden Grove Terry Cathy Dale Charles Smith Stanley Ottumwa Harold Stanton Clarence Aileen) Shull Evelyn Neff Ernest Ruth) Lamansky David Norma) Brinning Brighton Arthur Shirley) Berwick Davenport Donald

Pseudorabies increasing in Iowa

Iowa reports 379 pseudorabies cases from Jan 1 to May 31, 1977 across 49 counties. Comparisons show 50 cases in 1975 and 225 in 1976. Iowa State University officials warn incidence may be higher and note stricter swine movement regulations spreading nationwide. Herrick says states require testing and quarantine when bringing breeding swine into their borders. Iowa drafting internal rules recognizing disease-free herds and testing within 30 days of sale. feeder pigs will be quarantined until slaughter.

Ames Iowa John B. Herrick Iowa State University Extension Herrick Missouri Nebraska Florida Indiana Kansas Kentucky Massachusetts Montana New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon South Carolina South Dakota Texas Virginia

Record of preliminary hearings and fines in Iowa court

Preliminary hearings set for June 17 for Bert W Wells Douglas E Heaston and Jerry O Smith June 24 for Giles Escher on malicious injury to a vehicle and a June 21 jury trial for Giles Escher on criminal trespass. Corrections and fines listed include Ronald Earll Delbert Earll and multiple individuals with speeding criminal trespass and equipment violations.

Bert W. Wells Washington Douglas E. Heaston Giles W. Escher Rural Kalona Jerry O. Smith Brighton Omvai Kalona Randall W. Williams Bernard L. Schuttinga Lowell Ind Dennis M. Bohm Somers Wis Robert B. Boyd Livingston Mont Algis Jonaitis West Milwaukee Ronald D. Leonhard Columbus Junction Phillip D. Chorpening

Swenson Throws No-Hitter as Highland Blank's Washington

Mary Swenson dominated the Demon girls with a no hitter and 14 strikeouts in a 9 to 0 Highland victory. Washington committed four errors and faced 9 Highland hits while Swenson also contributed offensively with a 3-for-4 showing.

Mary Swenson Demons

Perfex Team Leads Washington Slow-Pitch Standings

Perfex pushed to 5-1 in the Washington men’s slow-pitch softball league after a pair of wins this week. They beat Michael’s Clothing 13-3 on Wednesday and Northrup King 30-5 on Thursday. Wilson’s defeated Lions Club 146 Thursday. Standings show Perfex 5-1, Wilson’s 4-2, Michael’s 2-2, Levy’s and Lions 2-3, N-K 2-4, Knights of Columbus 0-2.

Perfex Washington Michael Northrup King Levy Steelers Lions Club N-K Wilson Lions Knights of Columbus

Warriorettes beat West Burlington 4 1 in softball

Margaret Anderson threw a three hitter and led a 12 hit team effort as Waco Warriorettes won 4 1 at West Burlington. Mary Miller had three hits including a triple, Karla Gibson drove in two, Brenda Edgar and Anderson added two apiece. Anderson fanned nine and walked seven. Waco improves to 2 1 and plays Pekin Monday at 6 30 p.m.

Margaret Anderson Waco West Burlington Mary Miller Warriorette Karla Gibson Brenda Edgar Anderson Pekin

Highland Boys Rally Past Lone Tree 7 5 in Friday Win

Highland Huskies salvaged a 7 5 victory over Lone Tree Friday evening with two seventh inning runs. Paul Waldschmidt earned the win with six strikeouts and two singles plus an RBI. Glen Weimer doubled and tripled to drive in two runs. Jeff Davis added an RBI on a double. Stout and Soukup contributed Highland hits. Highland hosts Mediapolis Monday night.

Highland’s Boys Lone Tree Paul Waldschmidt Huskies Glen Weimer Jeff Davis Mark Stout Kirk Soukup Highland Mediapolis

Sleepless Oldsters Debate Sleep Needs

Dr Sidney Cohen of UCLA says older adults sleep 4 1 2 to 5 hours nightly and need not worry about retirement or wake times. He notes newborns sleep 18 hours daily and young adults average 7 8 hours, while the elderly manage on less.

Sidney Cohen Ucla

Blazers seize 3-2 edge in NBA finals comeback win

Portland over Philadelphia 110-104 as Bob Gross scores 25 and the Blazers ride a fast break surge. Erving pours 37 for the 76ers but Portland, led by Walton inside, pulls away after a 26-8 stretch to grab a pivotal series lead. The sixth game is set for Portland.

Philadelphia UPI Julius Erving Portland Bob Gross Gross Portland Trail Blazers Blazers Philadelphia 76Ers Sixers Long Beach State Erving Jack Ramsay Bill Walton Gene Shue Doug Collins Joe Bryant

Two area residents named to Iowa Special Olympics team

Phyllis Svatos and Theresa Berns from Washington Developmental Center were chosen to represent Iowa in the North Central Region Special Olympics Championships in Fargo on August 4 5. They will compete in bowling, joining seven other East Central District athletes from Benton Cedar Clinton Iowa Jackson Johnson Jones Linn Keokuk and Washington counties.

Phyllis Svatos Theresa Berns Washington Iowa Fargo North Dakota Svatos Berns Benton Cedar Clinton Jackson Johnson Jones Linn Keokuk Keith Black Grant Wood Drake University Stadium Bruce Jenner

Hy-Vee Little League Opens With 13 3 Victory

Hy-Vee Little League defeated Estle DeLong 13 to 3 in the season opener. David Howell and Lloyd pitched for Hy-Vee while Schnoebelen took the loss for Estle DeLong. Howell hit a home run as Randy Enfield totaled a triple and a homer for the losers.

Hy-Vee Estle-DeLong David Howell Lloyd Schnoebelen Howell Randy Enfield

Local Residents Update and Household Moves

Mrs Cindy Swadin of Peoria Illinois at 310 East Jackson has two children. Mr and Mrs Dale Peters of Ames have moved to 302 West 2nd. He works at the Production Credit Association.

Cindy Swadin Peoria, Ill E. Jackson Dale Peters Ames Production Credit Association

Window broken at Ben Franklin Store in Washington

Police responded Friday night to a vandalism incident at the Ben Franklin Store on the north side of the square in Washington. A large window was found broken, with damage suspected to be vandalism.

Ben Franklin Washington

Hawks' Erb earns state track points for Mid-Prairie

Mid-Prairie sent five athletes to the state meet. James Erb earned the only points, placing fourth in shot put with 52 ft 4 2. Dave Billups also qualified in shot put. Kevin Kos failed to reach finals in the 100 and 440. Randy Hochstedler finished far back in the mile. Dave Showalter jumped 20 ft 3 in to break his school record, narrowly missing finals.

Mid-Prairie Hawks James Erb Erb Dave Billups Kevin Kos Kos Randy Hochstedler Dave Showalter

Hawkettes Triumph 3-1 Over West Liberty in Iowa Softball

Mid-Prairie Hawkettes improved to 2-2 in Eastern Iowa Hawkeye Conference play with a 3-1 win at West Liberty. Ann McAndrew allowed seven hits for the victory while Cathy Windus took the loss as West Liberty’s Jayvee fell 14-2. Walker and Berg led with key hits for Mid-Prairie, which hosts Mt. Vernon next Tuesday.

Mid-Prairie Hawkettes West Liberty Hawkettes Iowa Hawkeye Mid-Prairie Cathy Shalla Vicky Berg Jane Niffenegger Ann McAndrew Mount Victory Cathy Windus Walker Liberty West Liberty Jayvee Sandy Groff Mt. Vernon

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