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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1966

Page

5

Washington class marks 50 year high school reunion

The Washington High School Class of 1916 celebrated a 50 year reunion with a Saturday dinner at the Captain's Table. Officers named include Rev. Chris L. Graber of Goshen Indiana as president, Mrs. Frank B. Miller of Washington as vice president, and Dr. I. F. Salladay of Fort Meade South Carolina as secretary treasurer.

Washington High School Chris L. Graber Goshen Ind Frank B. Miller Washington I. F. Salladay Ft. Meade S. C Frank Moore

Dear Aunt Agatha Delights and Dreads of a Summer Week

The Washington column recalls a rainy week turning sunny for a big parade and bustling streets. It notes summer school and classes in progress, local police cracking down on speeders, the Toby and Susie tent show with Jimmy Davis, a 1916 WHS class reunion, hospital bids, YMCA progress, a Lake Darling overnight camp, Miss Abbie Timmins in the Miss Washington contest, and forthcoming county office candidates Erma Zelinsky Leona Peiffer Lloyd Griggs.

Washington County Erma Zelinsky Lloyd Griggs Zelinsky Gift Shop Leona Peiffer Recorder Board of Supervisors

The Week on the Farm

Thaddeus reports most corn planted or replanted before a major rain, with flood risk along creeks and rivers. Some fields remain unplanted. surviving corn looks good but weed growth may cut yields where not controllable. Wire checks fade, planter storage and calibration praised. starter fertilizer set at 133 lbs per acre. Yearlings sold, December pigs marketed at 222 lbs average for 209 head, easing debt and funding the new crop. Warmer temps needed to boost growing conditions.

Saturday Journal Note for Out-of-State Readers

The Saturday Edition offers Washington ex-residents a quick weekly local news digest. It is mailed to out-of-state subscribers for 3.50 dollars per year.

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Evening Journal item brief from Washington Iowa 1966

A brief newspaper item from the Evening Journal of Washington Iowa dated Saturday June 11 1966. The readable text presents a small local note or notice, likely community events or brief updates typical of a Saturday edition.

Evening Journal Washington Iowa

Multiple weddings in Iowa and New Jersey churches

A report of several 1960s era weddings taking place in Methodist and Presbyterian churches. Marriages included Nancy Elaine Statler to Dr Robert A Hevert in West Chester, Jane Ann Moothart to Dale Christner in Ames, Marilyn May to Kenneth Lee in Cedar Rapids, and Beverly Lou Lenz to Charles Hayes in Crawfordsville with officiants Wallace Kinzler M O Smith John P Woods and Robert Pattison.

Nancy Elaine Statler Keith Statler Keota Robert A. Hevert Arnold Hevert Union New Jersey Wesley Methodist Church West Chester Wallace Kinzler Jane Ann Moothart Harold Moothart Ames Iowa Dale Dean Christner Joe Christner Washington Methodist Rev M. O. Smith Marilyn May Chester Mau Cedar Rapids Kenneth Lee Donald Lee Crawfordsville Westminister Presbyterian Church John P. Woods Beverly Lou Lenz Irving Lenz Charles Edwin Hayes Cloyce Hayes Winfield Methodist Church Robert Pattison

Washington News and Society Notes Grainy Local Happenings

An 18 year old runaway from Luster Heights Prison Camp near McGregor was arrested in Washington by city police and sheriff's deputies after a morning long search. The article also notes Mrs Eugene Engel winning part of last week's Who's Who ballot, city council approving a street resurfacing contract and appointing Lloyd Robertson as city clerk, and local graduates receiving degrees from the State College of Iowa Cedar Falls. It covers engagements, visits, illnesses, and community events including Boss of the Year award for Richard Yordy, 1969 birthdays, 4-H, and veterans' convention attendance.

Luster Heights McGregor Washington Richard Yordy Thirtyfouth Street Cedar Raids American Business Women’s Association Yordy Peter Pan Bakeries Montrose Hotel Yordys

Hospital bid leads Washington County project

Bids opened for the Washington County Hospital addition with Gilbert Builders Inc of Iowa Falls as apparent low bidder at 1 564 045 dollars. Administrator Norman Jensen expects a contract with the Iowa Falls firm within a week.

Iowa Falls YMCA Washington County Hospital Gilbert Builders, Inc Iowa Norman Jensen

Winners in Journal Mystery Men Prize Winners in Eve ning Journal

Mystery Man winners were chosen in Central Park after Ridiculous Day events. Washington Community Chest officers elected: Roy Hodges president, James McQuaid first VP, Mrs. Cal Larsen second VP. other board members listed. Over two million man-hours without a lost time accident reported at General Telephone Co. of Iowa per safety head Hugh German. No opposition to Iowa Southern Utilities 25-year electrical franchise in Fredonia, vote 56 to 0. Betrothal announced for Janet Elain Graber and Daniel Gerber. Several July wedding and engagement notices for local residents. Various local travel and visitation notes including Xinia Solano’s exchange year and trips. June and July travel plans for residents.

Washington Community Chest Board Roy Hodges James McQuaid Cal Larsen Bill Matson George Krogmeier Dennis Stutrud Paul Gebhardt Joe Jones Dick Horak Bob Riley Bob Huber Joe Evanovich Bob Logan Don Oxenford Dale Caldwell General Telephone Company of Iowa Hugh German Fredonia Iowa Southern Utilities Company Xinia Solano Costa Rica Louis Larsen Larsens Colorado Xinia Washington United States

Ridiculous Day winners named in parade judging

Prize winners were announced after the Ridiculous Day parade with first place in the float division going to Jarvis Appliance, second to Marshall-Minick Furniture, and Lee's A & W Root Beer third. Individual and group winners included Gibson Shoe Repair first, Falk Clothing second, and Payne Radio and TV third. Rain measured 1.80 inches overnight. Several local notices follow including a car accident with charges, junior Angus memberships, campus roles, anniversaries, and wedding plans.

Jarvis Appliance Marshall- Minick Furniture Lee’s A & W Root Beer Gibson Shoe Repair Falk Clothing Payne Radio and TV

Mrs Chmelar Wins Supporting Actress Award in Ottumwa

Mrs. William W. Chmelar earned best supporting actress for The King and I at a fall production. The trophy was presented at a weekly Ottumwa awards banquet with recognition for her role as Lady Thiang.

William W. Chmelar Ottumwa Chmelar Thiang

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