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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
8
Gold and silver honor rolls announced for the final term at Mid-Prairie High School. Students must hold at least a 3.667 GPA for gold and 3.0 for silver, with a long list of names across grades, including Linda Allen and Jim Seward among honorees.
Iowa City physicist James Van Allen of the University of Iowa received the William Bowie Medal from the American Geophysical Union in Washington, D.C., for his breakthroughs in measuring high altitude cosmic radiation and confirming the earth’s radiation belts. Heezen of New York, also an Iowa alumnus, shared the Bowie Medal for his work on underwater geologic features and ocean floor currents.
Barbara A. Harvey, 21, of Kalona, was arrested by Kalona police Wednesday night on a charge of OMVUI. She was released on a recognizance bond.
Fay A Rowe 78 of rural Wellman died on arrival at Mercy Hospital Iowa City Wednesday June 15 1977 Funeral planned Friday at 230 pm Powell Funeral Home Wellman Rev A Harold Sparks officiating Burial in Keota Cemetery Memorials to Heart Fund Born near Harper August 10 1898 son of Charles L and Gertrude Rowe Keota High School graduate 1918 married Ina Ellen Durance December 27 1922 lived on a farm south of Wellman Navy veteran World War I Survived by wife two daughters Ellen Gleason of Austin Minnesota Mildred Norville of Glendora California three sons Keith Wellman Glen O Fallon III Carl Clinton 17 grandchildren one sister Edna Barrett Cedar Rapids Three brothers and his parents preceded him in death.
Gloria Morris Stratton of Alameda California died Tuesday June 14 1977 after a three month illness. Funeral at Ainsworth Cemetery Saturday at 2 p m with Dr William H Kettlitz officiating. She was born June 22 1923 in Washington daughter of Hugh and Madge Morris. Survivors include her son Kirk her parents sister and two aunts. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.
Keota Junior and Senior High School released the final honor roll with GPA thresholds of 3.2 for high school and 3.0 for junior high. The 12th grade roster includes Karla Baumert Joyce Bomber Rhonda Bomber Kristi Cave Terry Cochran Debra Criss Tracy Dill Randy Flander Jane Flynn Janet Gretter David Hammen Leah Luers Tom Monaghan Kevin Peiffer Clover Quigley Barb Sieren Laura Smith Warren Temple Jean Wehr Rick Wickenkamp. The 11th grade list features Carol Bayliss Tracy Bohrofen Lorraine Bomber Christine Conklty Julee Conrad Sue Flynn Lindsay Greiner Matt Hahn Sue Leinen Patty Lyle Janelle Mayer Katherine Reed Peggy Richardson Pam Sieren Sharon Sieren Tim Sieren Vickie Sieren Karen Snakenberg Debbie Wright. The 10th grade names are Jeanene Adam Joe Adam Brenda Baker Laurie Baumert Andrew Gretter Kenneth Gretter Laurie Hagist Mark Hahn Theresa Hahn Pam Hammen Deb Hammes Don Paarman Janet Peiffer Patty Richardson Teri Sanders Carol Sieren Kirstie Sieren Steve Smith. The 9th grade is Julie Adam Robin Bowen Shelly Cave Melinda Flander Doug Greiner Darcy Hagist Carla Hahn Shelly Sasseen Cindy Sheets Patty Sieren Beth Smith Beth Temple Teri Watts Donna Wickenkamp. The 8th grade includes Jeff Sheetz Jim Watts Dan Weber Connie Wickenkamp. The 7th grade lists Tracy Durst Deanna Funston Crystal Gifford Andrea Hultman Chris Lillig Pat Peiffer Tony Redlinger Wendy Sheetz Sandra Sieren Mike Thomas Beth Weber Brad Wright Doug Wright.
Highland won 7-2 at L-M, collecting eight hits including three triples. Jeff Davis earned the win after relieving in the third, fanning five with two walks. Davis Soukup and Stout hit Highland’s three triples, and Kaalberg went 2 for 4 with two steals. Waldschmidt and Jenn each went 1 for 2 as Highland improved to 4-2 in conference play. The Scots face Morning Sun Friday and Wapello Monday at 8 p.m.
UPI reports Joliet markets with cattle receipts around 400 and hogs about 1,200. Hogs advance 25 to 75 cents with No 1-2 200-235 lb at 45.75 dollars per hundredweight and No 1-3 200-260 lb at 44.50 to 45.75. Cattle seen 75 head, too few for test.
Des Moines and Chicago price ranges show wheat at 241 239 futures and 247 for July. Livestock bids steady to lower with corn mostly steady, soybeans around 64,000 receipts and futures in mid 700s for September.
Waco defeated Highland 5 1 as pitcher Margaret Anderson allowed four hits and fanned seven while adding two hits and two RBIs. Highland’s Mary Swenson took the loss, four hits and four strikeouts. Highland made four errors to none for Waco. Beck Kilgore led Highland with two hits and the lone RBI. Waco improves to 6-2, Highland to 6-4. Waco faces Harmony tonight at Olds at 8 p.m.
Funeral services for Ralph J. Moothart were held Wednesday June 15 at the Sherman Eden Funeral Home with the Rev William Kettlitz officiating. Interment was in Elm Grove Cemetery. Casketbearers were Eugene Stewart Ronald Marsh Walter Johnson Charles Johnson Carroll Reighard and Ted Russell.
Annie M. Cole 47 of 320 South Marion Washington died June 15 1977 after a long illness. Funeral Friday 2 pm Peterseim Kalona Rev Ernest Grimm. burial Sharon Hill Kalona. Visitation at chapel. Survived by son Albert Smith three daughters Mary Ann Murphy Rose M Streff Dixie K Smith five grandchildren two sisters Evelyn Fountain Edith Lo Presto two brothers Elgin Peck Johnny Peck. Parents preceded her.
The Washington YMCA sponsors a baseball clinic for ages 8 to 16 on Tuesday June 21 at Green Field led by Duane Banks with Doug Dunlap and University of Iowa players. A softball clinic for ages 8 to 18 runs Wednesday June 22, led by Jane Hagadorn with Iowa players. Registration ends June 20 for baseball and June 21 for softball. fees are 1.00 for members and 1.50 for nonmembers. Rain date is June 23.
Boys and girls interested in gymnastics at the Washington YMCA must register by 5 p.m. tomorrow. Registrations can be made at the Y building.
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