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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1969

Page

7

Riverside Chamber Plans Big Riverside Celebration

The Riverside Chamber of Commerce met at the B and W Cafe to install new officers and plan the June 27 and 28 celebration. A bingo stand, demolition derby, parade float, and town park preparations were organized with volunteers assigned to setup, lighting, posters, and street cleaning.

Riverside Riverside Chamber of Commerce Larry Muller Cleo Burich Wilma Rummelhart Ivan Schradel Yeggy and Shradel Lewis Weber Ralph Schnoebelen Ed Shebek Paul Schnoebelen Dale Rath Don Davisson Maynard Strabala Maynard Don Kirchner Russel Wieland Russel Schnoebelen Ivan Shradel Lester Schnoebelen Larry Wieland Bryan Sweeting Busi

Woman injured in home accident seeks surgery in Iowa City

Mrs. Gerald Teets, a surgical patient in Mercy Hospital Room 240 Iowa City, is recovering after severing hand tendons when her left hand went through window glass during an at home accident Friday. Relatives of local residents and visitors, and several families plan vacations, church trips, and family gatherings in Iowa and Colorado and Canada this week.

Kalona Gerald Teets Mercy Hospital Iowa City Dallas, Oregon Joe Parizek West Liberty

Dinner guests and visitors from Col legeville and Kalona

Mr and Mrs Elam Christner hosted Mrs Henry Mullet and their daughters for dinner. Afternoon visitors included Mrs William Diltz and Lisa from Collegeville Pa Mrs Marie Herner and Charlene. Mary Ellen Gingerich of near Kalona underwent eye surgery Monday morning at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Henry Mullet Elam Christner William Diltz Lisa Col Legeville, Pa Marie Herner Charlene Mary Ellen Gingerich Kalona Mercy

Best ball tourney on Lagos course in Keota

Lagos Acres hosted a Best Ball tournament won by Mark Miller and John Bones of Centerville with a 67. Bill and Steve Vorheis of Iowa City placed second at 69, while Ron Stewart and Dan Peters of Ottumwa also posted 69 for third in the Championship flight.

Keota Lagos Acres Mark Miller John Bones Centerville Bill Steve Vorheis Iowa City Ron Stewart Dan Peters Ottumwa Ed Sauter Don Dixon North English Wayne Olson LaVon Altenhofen John Haak Jim Simmons Marengo Charles Asbill Jim Beverlin Sigourney M. Fetzer E. Jones Bill Anderegg Bob Hawkins Jack Leedom Don Bermel Bob Adams Larry Netten Joe Geil Dean Trier Fayettes 4-H Connie Cathy Sieren Lisa Anderson Janet Bayliss Karla Baumert Karen Cady Leonard Bayliss

Iowa Farmers Warned On Corn Borers This Season

Iowa farmers were cautioned to monitor corn borers as moths emerge and begin egg laying. Peak activity is expected the week of June 22 with 5 to 75 percent leaf damage signaling treatment. Recommended controls include diazinon or toxaphene granules, EPN sprays or powders, Bacillus Thuringiensis, and no grazing restrictions after treatment.

Iowa Harold Gunderson

Riverside notices and family visits bring limited updates

Mrs. Schnoebelen discharged from Mercy Hospital this past week. Dorothy Fitzsimmons moved to Extended Care Center Route 5 Iowa City. Ethel Kern admitted to Mercy after a fall in Riverside in serious condition. The Rev J J Fathe of Solon visited with Mr and Mrs Earl Harr as he recovers at home. Jim Geret’s family called home from Norfolk for his father Lyle’s serious illness. A list of recent visitors to Earl Hart included Dubuque, Dallas and Muscatine residents. Y Social Club met with traveling dance games and a hosted lunch prior to July meeting with Mrs Jim Rice.

Ralph Schnoebelen Miracle Play Ground Equipment Company American Legion Ethel Kern Mercy Hospital Riverside J. J. Fathe of Solon Earl Harr Mr. Harr Jim Geret Norfolk Virginia Jim Navy Lyle Geret Earl Hart Verne Schillig Dubuque Norma Edelstein Dallas Texas Ray Brown Muscatine Albert Eagle Margaret Shime Iowa City Charles Strabala Charles Skubal Jim Rice Lewis Weber Francis Waldschmidt John Bulger Regina Rita Waldschmidt Waldschmidt Low Skubal Wilbur Kiene Riverside St. Marys Parish Fred Kron Gregory Tripoli Phoenix Arizona Doyle Robertson Kron Jack Kron Elizabeth Ellen John Karen Grecian Tom Kelly William Waldschmidt Bettendorf Annette Jane Steve Booth Verena Ryan LeClaire W. F. Boeckmann Paul Scherrer Zelda Shebek Veterans Hospital

Beef cattlemen to meet at Iowa State July 25

Iowa beef producers are invited to the Iowa Cow-Calf Roundup at Iowa State University Memorial Union on July 25. ISU Extension livestock specialist Bill Zmolek outlines topics from forage and beef calf production to cross-breeding trends, with three cattlemen Gene Weiss Tom Jager and Steve Garst sharing experiences. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the program runs 10 a.m. to about 3:30 p.m.

Iowa Iowa State University Bill Zmolek ISU Iowa State Gene Weiss Manning Tom Jager Eddyville Steve Garst Coon Rapids Memorial Union

Planning and seed supplies from farm extension note

Frank reports the planting season ending, detailing 200 acres of soybeans and 60 acres of oats on their farms and contractors’ fields. New Calland soybeans show strong tests, uncertified Amsey seed filled supply needs, and a July 8 twilight meeting with agronomists planned. Seasonal items offered include Hawkeye Eater twine, Sudangrass, Dwarf Essex rape, and Banvel weed control, with weed sprays like Tordon available.

Calland Ames

Schnoebelens Gather For July 6 Reunion

The annual Schnoebelens reunion is set for Sunday July 6 at 12 noon in the St Marys parish hall Riverside a cooperative dinner with beverages. Local social notes mention visits and events including weddings and hospital stays of community members.

Evening Circle meets at Chester West Chester

The West Chester United Methodist WSCS met June 9 at Miss Esther Booth's home with fourteen members. Items included announcement of the School of Missions at Ames July 7 to 11 and saving Betty Crocker coupons for Bidwell Riverside. A Mother Daughter Brunch themed Shoes drew about 150 at the church June 11 with many honors and a skit, songs, and prizes.

West Chester West Chester United Methodist Wscs Esther Booth Tom Hobbs School of Missions Ames Betty Crocker Bidwell - Riverside Ken Dusenbery John Duvall Harold Nicola West Chester United Lory Packard Gordon Packard Ed Hahn Glenn Ladchoff Jimmie McCullough Edna Kleese

Care needed in use of organophosphate insecticides

A farmer’s death linked to organophosphate use underscores poisoning risks from corn rootworm controls. Iowa State Extension specialist Stephen Ryan notes these compounds are highly toxic and early signs include pinpoint pupils headaches dizziness blurred vision sweating shortness of breath nervousness and chest discomfort. Immediate physician consultation is urged with suspected poisoning for quick antidote treatment.

Stephen 0. Ryan Iowa State University Iowa State Ryan

Help Wanted Ad In Evening Journal Classifieds

A brief note invites readers to place ads in the BHvening Journal classifieds by calling 653-2191 for details and assistance.

Bhvening Journal

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