Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1971

Page

3

Wayland H S Class 1956 Holds 15th Reunion

The Wayland High School class of 1956 gathered at Willows Supper Club in Washington on Friday evening June 4. Thirteen of twenty-two members attended. Dianne Bowser led arrangements with many local couples present and letters from former classmates in Oregon and Indiana arriving.

Wayland High School Willows Washington Dianne Bowser Ronald Dianne Schlatter) Bowser West Chester W. F Mildred Arbogast) Wilson Ainsworth Lloyd Betty Schantz) Beenblossom Gerald Freyenberger Robert Yoder Charles Wyse Wayland Gary Reschly McMinnville Ore Dennis Roth Fort Wayne Ind

Car Fire Extinguished at Homer Brining Farm

Volunteer firemen responded Wednesday to a car fire at the Homer Brining farm west of Washington. The blaze apparently started from a flooded carburetor, with firefighters working to extinguish the flames.

Homer Brinning Washington

Judy Wetrich Engaged to Bob Wetrich of Wellman

Mr and Mrs Wayne Kendrick of Marion announce the engagement of their daughter Judy to Bob Wetrich son of Mr and Mrs Ward Wetrich of Wellman The bride to be is employed by Iowa News Dist in Hiawatha The fiancé farms near Wellman No wedding date has been set

Wayne Kendrick Marion Judy Bob Wetrich Ward Wetrich Wellman Iowa News Dist Hiawatha Richland Friends Church Clella Letts Faye Bob Erlandson Great Falls Mont Pekin High School Dubuque Erlandson Harold Greeson Richland Ollie Charter United Methodist Church Des Moines Mike White Greeson Mr. Greeson

Legion Auxiliaries Elect Officers and Plan July Activities

Mrs Joe Lang was elected Legion Auxiliary president with Mrs Dale Booth presiding. New officers include Mrs W F Henry as vice president and Mrs M J Cruise as secretary. Delegates were named for the July 15 16 state convention at Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines. The Rebekah Club hosted by Mrs M D Lee and Mrs Nellie Moriarty met with eight members present and a guest from Omaha. They donated 6 to the Red Cross for service men bags and planned a September picnic at Sunset Park. The Friendship Club with 14 members met with guests and planned a Sunset Park picnic for July 8 while court whist yielded prizes for Ceanne Alvine and others.

Joe Lang Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Dale Booth W. F. Henry M. J. Cruise T. J. Pease Ft. Des Moines Des Moines Pease Mary O’conner E. E. Ward Joe Simmering M. D. Lee Nellie Moriarty Rebekah Club Carl Kelley Maude Stewart Omaha Red Cross Sunset Park Friendship Club Junior Knottnerus Gary Knottnerus Ceanne Alvine Harold Kueneman Mark Campbell William Wulf Joe Kaufman

Absentees Return and Community News at United Presbyterian Home

Residents and families are highlighted with absentees returning home, travel tales to Bellflower and St Louis, and visits from Minneapolis to Weston. Remembrances mark Mrs. Laura Moffett’s passing, funeral details noted, and church activities include an Evensong service with a Lord’s Prayer meditation and a Waldt message aiding the East Iowa Lay Committee. Community events feature graduation, a miniature windmill gift for John Baird, and local gatherings at Meadopolis and Meantree cottages.

Colby Miss Work Presbyterian Lay Committee Ocean City N.J United Presbyterian Church Iowa Presbern Mediapolis Washington

Booster Club Plans 50th Anniversary Open House

The Booster Club will host a 50th anniversary open house for former members on June 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Mrs. Warren Escher’s home five miles north of Washington on old Highway 1. Transportation arrangements can be made by calling Mrs. Stan Knupp or Mrs. Dale Lance.

Warren Escher Washington Old Highway 1 Stan Knupp Dale Lance

Births and dismissals noted in Washington area

On the record Admitted Yesterday Eugene Schneider Washington medical Today Mrs S L Hahn Washington medical Mrs Bur dette Baker Ainsworth medical Births Tuesday Mrs Marion Wayne Cox Washington a son Yesterday Mr and Mrs John Boyse Wellman a son Dismissed Today Miss Marguerita Martinez Conesville Rennie Dawson Washington Delmar Brown Columbus Junction Deborah Myers Washington Roman Borkoski Brighton Kitty Snow Keota Mrs William Schooley Washington Guadelupe Trevino Columbus Junction Linda Morrison Letts Mrs Marion Wayne Cox and son Washington

Marion Wayne Cox Washington John Boyse Wellman Marguerita Martinez Conesville Rennie Dawson Delmar Brown Columbus Junction Deborah Myers Roman Borkoski Brighton Kitty Snow Keota William Schooley Guadelupe Trevino Linda Morrison Letts Marion Wayne Cox and Son

Washington Evening Journal publication rates and staff list

The Washington Evening Journal lists office in Washington Iowa with mail and carrier rates. It names executives including David Elder president editor and business manager and William Shannon vice president advertising director. The notice includes subscription prices by mail and carrier in and outside Iowa, with annual and six month terms.

North Marion Ave Washington Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc Washington, Iowa United Press International Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Robert Shaffer Eonard Llewellyn

Larry Bishop to speak at Richland Friends church

Richland Friends church will host guest speaker Larry Bishop of Vennard College on June 27 for morning and evening services. The week also notes social visits, graduations, and church events including diploma day at Memorial Hospital of Burlington School of Nursing and Lions Club committee meetings.

Richland Larry Bishop Vennard College Richland Friends Church Howard Adrian and Jr Jerry Adrian John Adrian Dave Dickey Packwood Mary Letts Clella Letts Iowa Tech First National Bank Fairfield Ty Cobb Ty and Eileen Bonnie and Ray Hi Way Hedrick Charles Archer Agency Henry Glen Don Long Denise Long David Ron Long Archer Memorial Hospital of Burlington School of Nursing First United Church of Christ Pat Brem Everett Nichols Lions Club Lions Building Merle Green Oregon Washington State Joyce Elmore University Park Oskaloosa Howard Adrian Will Adam Jefferson County Hospital Keith White Friends Bible College Haviland Kan

4 H Activities Highlight Iowa Maidens Meeting

Kathy Escher entertained the June 7 meeting of the Iowa Maidens 4 H Club and all members worked on decoupage. Mrs. Paul Hammen spoke about the Milk Made Magic contest on June 21. Demonstrations covered mosaic, painting an article, wood staining and finishing, antique finishing, tack tags and land.

Kathy Escher Iowa Maidens Paul Hammen James Birney Sheryl Diane Franzen Penny Crile Cindy Hammen Diane Jarrard

Mrs Jarrard Hosts Missionary Group In Quilt Making

Mrs Gaylen Jarrard hosted the Reformed Presbyterian Missionary Society gathering on Thursday afternoon with 13 members and 15 children present. Mrs Ralph Wilson led devotions and the business meeting while Mrs Chester Holcomb led a lesson on The Sermon on the Mount. the afternoon concluded with quilt block work and refreshments provided by Mrs David Wilson and Mrs Raymond Wilson.

Gaylen Jarrard Reformed Presbyterian Missionary Society Ralph Wilson Chester Holcomb David Wilson Raymond Wilson

Dear Abby Letters on Sensibility and Family Choices

Readers share concerns about women's sensuousness and a reader asks whether to have children against her husband’s wishes. A 13-year-old sister dating dilemma prompts advice to avoid premature, paid dates and consider later options. Abby invites letters and outlines self help materials.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Willard Glaze Houston Texas Victor Stone Miss Grace Stone Walter Minert Durant Frank Sladek Iowa City Ted Kann Leland White Grant Davis Cedar Falls Zelma Hughes Bettendorf Wendell Hughes Cindy Hughes Rainbow Girls Ron Hughes John Schlomer Lloyd and LeRoy Neal and Dean Wakpala S.D LeRoy Jugenheimer Lou Jugenheimer Schlomer Ruth Jugenheimer E. J. Joy Albany, Ga Joy Frances Jugenheimer Hal E. Williams Veterans Hospital Wayland H.S Hardwick Ranges Skelgas S. Marion Tean Insurance Plan Savings & Loan Association The State Theater United Presbyterian Home Ralph Bauers Dene A. Carneys Hopkins, Minn Robert J. Demartinis Weston, Conn Minneapolis Bruce Gillis Denver Colo Bruce Gillis, Jr Robert Gillis Laura Moffett Hanover, Ill Hugh Vermont Eugene Pittsburgh Laughlin Emporia Kansas Hanover Martha Glass Malotte James Lytle Charles Willming Charles C. Waldt Ross Copelands James Copeland Christine Eldorado James Jean Everett Grice Glen Ellyn, Ill Dr. Grice Roger Stanley Lawton LI Marcia Lynn Fergus Grice John Baird Helen Branyan Kansas City Stewart Hall Henry Cooper Pasadena Calif Tom Pollock Clarence McGrew Willming Cottage Myrtle Meyer Linda Alter Burlington Dorothy Cummer Yellowstone Park Clayde Knapp Ottumwa Hospital John Jackson Raymond Joseph Monticello Marion Wilson Bruce Bailey Fargo, N.D Annabelle Andrade Laura Nellie Zeck Mable Morris Myrtle Stites Lulu Randolph Wingas Carol Singers U.P Lois Williams Pat Johnson Booster Club Eugene Schneider S. L. Hahn Burdette Baker Washington Evening Journal Washin Kcil Ainsworth, Iowa Keil Mrs. Jarrard Abby Robby Los Angeles Cal Abigail van Buren Royal Cine Bovis Ganeae Royal New Yorker Chrysler RCA Oita Chrysler Royal Town & Country Plymouth Third Street CIDAA
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication