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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1966

Page

5

Week in Washington keeps town buzzing in summer heat

The Iowa town endures humid days while summer arrives and politics heat up. Republican candidates Bill Murray Richard Stephens and Fred Schwengel visit to rally women voters as Democrats prepare reception for Schmidhauser. Local plans push for a county comprehensive plan with zoning to curb nuisances. Notables include Carl Paetz moving to Oregon, Pete Rotenburger’s grain drying device, and local crime stories. Clergy shifts see Rev James Grubb leaving St. James and Rev Stan Woeste moving to Ottumwa First Methodist.

Bill Murray Richard Stephens Fred Schwengel Schmidhauser

Washington Area Birth Notices From Stork Gazette

Janet Lynn Treider Ronald Gene McAvoy Jr Christine Lynn Messer Karen Elizabeth Krieger Angela Jean Fritz Rebecca Rae Armstrong born to Washington and West Liberty families in a Stork Gazette listing acknowledging parents and addresses in Washington area.

Local summer baseball and golf wrap in Washington

The summer baseball program thrives with city and Tri County league games. Improvements at the city ball park include a new backstop. Bruce Paul blasted a ball over 30 feet to highlight a week of strong hitting. Southeast Iowa Amateur golf at the Country Club draws many local players with solid early scores. Washington Kiwanis wins the state 4 man team trophy led by Dr. Bill Westphal, who shot a 30 on the back nine at Ankeny and tied for fourth at Mt. Pleasant. Frank Sanders also placed high in the Mt. Pleasant event.

Washington Bruce Paul Washington Kiwanis Club Bill Westphal Ankeny Bill Mt. Pleasant Frank Sanders Avid

Saturday Journal offers weekly local news summary

The Saturday Edition targets out of state readers and former Washington residents with a concise weekly local news recap. It invites subscriptions, priced at 3.50 dollars per year, mailed to subscribers.

Journal Washington

The Magic of Sunshine Poem Recital Card

A verse titled The Magic of Sunshine celebrates morning light as heaven sent and renewing. The narrator finds strength and faith with each sunrise, noting seasons’ changes yet the sun’s magic remains perpetually fresh. The speaker rises eager to work with zeal as sunlight lifts spirits.

Marriages in Iowa towns list multiple couples

Nuptials took place across Urbandale Columbus Junction West Chester Ainsworth and nearby communities. Couples included Paula A Milligan and Tim Grady at St Pius X Church in Urbandale, Beverly Anne Howell and Thomas Allen Murphy in Columbus Junction, Janice Kay Randall and William A Bergen in Washington, Marietta M Herman and Ronald Bomber in West Chester, Roberta Ann Baker and Garry Oswalt in Washington, Rose mary Rita Koehler and Glenn Merlin Banks in Crawfordsville, Viola Irene Younkin and Albert John Watson in Riverside, Beverly Jean Coon and Kenneth Brayton in Ainsworth, with several other ceremonies held by local churches.

Kalona Urbandale Paula A. Milligan Des Moines Tim Grady Arthur King St. Pius X Church Doris Conkor Kent Thornton Walcott Columbus Junction Beverly Anne Howell Lawrence Howell Thomas Allen Murphy Samuel T. Murphy Columbus Earl E. Josten

Boy Survives Freak Farm Bin Accident

An eleven year old Washington area boy, Kevin Johnson, was pulled from danger after being sucked into a corn bin on the Maurice Crawford farm nine miles northwest of Washington this morning. Four men acted to save him as the incident occurred just before nine, while other local items noted include golf results, political notices, engagements, and community updates from Washington and surrounding townships.

Kevin Johnson Washington Columbus Junction Marvin Hoag

Father Grubb to leave city for Davenport posting

Father James E. Grubb, Assistant Pastor at St. James in Washington for eleven years, will become Assistant Pastor at St. Anthony's in Davenport starting July 1, per Bishop Ralph L. Hayes. The note came this week as his transfer is announced.

Washington James E. Grubb St. James Catholic Church Davenport St. Anthony’s Church Stan Woeste Washington Methodist Church Ottumwa First Methodist Church St. James Church Father Grubb Ralph L. Hayes

Local Music Camp Attendees and Community Notices

Washington students Ben Johnson Mark Shearer and Cheryl Vosika join 420 high school musicians at the All State Music Camp University of Iowa opening June 19 with concerts June 26 and July 1. Also reports engagements travel illnesses visits and a barn party as residents share local news and milestones.

University of Iowa Washington Ben Johnson Mark Shearer Cheryl Vosika Iowa Memorial Union

Washington area hires three new teachers and more staff

Washington Community School District tackles staffing with three hires Mrs Milan Thompson becomes Lincoln fifth grade teacher Dale C Dodge chosen as high school guidance counselor James Freeze to lead junior high social studies and assist as elementary physical education and ninth grade football and varsity wrestling coach Other notes cover Miss Washington County pageant preparations and local reunions plus family travel and weddings across Washington and neighboring towns.

Washington Community School Board of Education Milan Thompson Lincoln School Dale C. Dodge James Freeze

Reunion Echoes From 1946 Class Visit Nearby

Mrs Ruth Crayne and daughter Rosann return from Portland Oregon to visit sister and family the Orval Kemps and their son Ed Crayne and family at Omaha Nebraska Mr and Mrs C J Armstrong Mark and Tim of Bellevue Nebraska visit at parental Henry Witthoft home for the reunion of Mrs Armstrongs high school class of 1946 this Saturday evening.

Wilbur Geyer Wellman Mae John F. Isaacs Freemont Isaacs Iowa City Willard W. Glaze Houston Texas Grace Stone Ainsworth Grant Davis Cedar Falls Carl A. Bergquist Burlington Deborah Lynn Samuel J. West Joseph L. West Washington William Jensen George Ackerlund Edwardsville Ill Ackerlunds St. Louis Order of Eastern Star Alton Washington High School Washington Country Club Bob Baker Thomas Ralph Crawford Ernest E. Crawford South Sixth Ft. Leonard Wood New Providence High School Service Ruth Crayne Rosann Portland Ore C. J. Armstrong Mark and Tim Bellevue Neb Henry Witthoft

Cindy Jones Begins Lab Technician Training in Minneapolis

Cindy Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Jones plans to start lab technician training in Minneapolis and will depart in the early part of July.

Cindy Jones Alvin Jones Minneapolis

Washington County 4-H Fair Preparations And Scholarships

Washington County 4-H members prepare for the County Fair set for July 25 to 28 with ticket sales through club leaders and the County Extension Office. The Southeast Amateur golf tournament unfolds at Washington Golf and Country Club with most rounds Sunday. Jaycees approve record Miss Washington County pageant scholarship funds totaling 500 dollars for the winner, 150 dollars for first runner up, and nearly 1,000 dollars overall for finalists. Guests Mrs. Glenn Elgin and Dr. Vernon Elgin host relatives visiting from Elderton and New Kensington, pa.

Washington County 4-H St. Marion Street Washington Sally J. Smith County Extension Jaycee Pepsi Cola Company Jaycees Glenn Elgin Elderton Vernon Elgin Elgin Zelda Elgin New Kensington Elgins

Local notices recap from Washington and area

Mark Genkinger recovering from a Tuesday tonsillectomy at the local hospital. Joe Jones Jr. will visit his parents after interning with Farm Service Co in Benton County and instruction at Bloomington. Lunning family on weekend visit, Harold to Glendale Calif for home after brother Charles death. Henry Lunning and Bruce Watson families joined by Howard Lunning return from Des Moines. W C Hotle descendants hold reunion at Fairgrounds Sunday noon. Gladys Dicks returns from Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary convention. Don Pilcher family vacationed in Chicago and Washington with Lowell Pilcher visit. Sandra Febinger to attend Colorado State University with a Creative and Performing Arts scholarship. Dennis Febinger wins laurel for scholarship, eight grade presidency. Gregory visit from Penney Farms, Fla. W J Knupp of Columbus to attend Sarah Knupp’s wedding. guests to stay with E L Rouse, Ruth and Marion Bridges.

Joe Jones Jr Joe Jones Benton County The Farm Service Co Farm Service Bloomington Henry Lunning Bruce Watson Chariton Lunning Harold Des Moines Glendale Calif Charles Lunning Henry Lunnings Watsons Howard Lunning Washington Bessie Palmer Denver Sandra Febinger Ft. Collins Colo Oedestra Colorado State University Dennis Febinger Loyal and Wilma Palmer Febinger

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Iowa Carl Paetz Washinon High School Planning Department For Higher Education Oregon Carl Riverside Way Pete Rotenburger Riverside Everett Burham Youth Center ASC She Stork Gazette Washington County Hospital Janet Lynn Treider James H. Treider Ronald Gene McAvoy JR Ronald Gene McAvoy Sr Christine Lynn Messer Walter Lain Messer Karen Elizabeth Krieger Miles Jay Krieger Angela Jean Fritz Mrs. Thomas Lee Fritz West Liberty Rebecca Rae Armstrong Ronald Armstrong Mormon Roy L. Gibb Jay Crowther Mormon Church Evening Journal Janice Kay Randall Clarence G. Randall Cotter William A. Bergen Lewis E. Bergen Muscatine First Christian Church Charles E. Cowell Westchester St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Harper Marietta M. Herman Earl Herman South English Ronald J. Bomber Leonard Bomber West Chester Billie Young Kenneth H. White Coshocton Daugher James E. Lloyd Clarence W. Dehne Roberta Ann Baker Lawrence Baker Batavia Garry Leon Oswalt Darel Oswalt Richland First Christian Church of Washington Charles Covell Rosemary Rita Koehler George T. Koehler Crawfordsville Mr. Koehler Glenn Merlin Banks Lenore Banks David G. Banks United Presbyterian Church Dale E. Brehmer Trinity Methodist Church of Viola Irene Younkin Albert John Watson Beverly Jean Coon Raymond Coon Kenneth Willard Brayton Willard Brayton Richard Godsey Salem Church of God Jim Dawson Tom Bellman Phil Weldin Richard Drake Missouri Madison Street William German Carl Guther Mercy Hospital Grace Carter Pleasant View Rest Home University Hospital Clem Eagle Mr. Eagle Jean Ryan Tom Spurgeon St. Bridgett’s Church Solan Settlement St. Mary’s Auditorium Solon Gertrude Eagle Lewis J. Whitted Jim Clinton Charles Anderson Ernie Eimen Marvin Eimen Nellie Groff Lloyd Anderson Esther Gray Mina Brannen Charles Crossett John Waters Dale Batterson Ruth Dickinson Brighton Holiday Inn S. Ray Blair Chester Ark Dean Moore Leo Mangold Sr Leo Mangold Jr Diane Susie Karen Marion Sandra Moore Cedar Rapids Ed Rees Cheryl Carole Washington, D.C Caroline Evans Oak Hill Jackson Dorothy Arlington Heights Max Smith Mark Annette Albia Dr. Smith W. A. Smith Dave McGaffey Ruth Evans Dallas C.W. MclIntosh Keosauqua Darlene Cook Joe W. Krotz W. R. Blair Rimersburg, Pa Rev Blair Mrs. Blair Robert Sinclairs Buffalo Center Don Ellingsworth Waterville Minn Maryn Ellingsworth Paul City Princeton Moman Justice of the Peace Holden Journal Today George Shroyer Princeton Mo William K. German W. Madison S. Iowa Steve Peiffer Creighton University Omaha Joseph Marise Chm Leona Peiffer Steve Mike Jean Ann Peiffer John Hays Marlene Thompson Humboldt Amboise Gilpin E. H. Messer Waterloo James Reiser William Jones Roy Kephart Ralph Young F.E. Hufsmith Hufsmith Young Dick Ballard Ray Glover Ballard Verne Knechts Toledo Phil Kneen Kneen Jon Kneen Mrs. Very Mitchell Sue Mexico Phoenix Ariz Las Vegas Raymond Gregory Penney Farms Fla D.W. Gregory Dr. Gregory Thomas Gregory New Jersey Clifford Tait VFW Amos Fitzgerald Mayme Styne Robert C. Johnson Route One Sorden Milo Sorden Deward Franklin Olney William Berger Willis Richards Donnie Long Ronnie Rubio Mabel Thompson Olive Langford Wadena California Mission Inn Pete Griffeth Mount Pleasant Trudy Illinois Charles Churchill Churchill Andy Sheetz Keota Alfred Kroymann Kathleen and Kraig Howard Attenbernd Howard Bailey Dean Cloyce Zieglowsky Joyce Clyde Knight Eugene Zieglowsky Julie LaVerne Zieglowsky Rusty Donna van Winkle Duane van Winkles Leonard Kokesh Boulder, Colo Archie Buwer Traer Nina Paulsen Vero Beach Moline Beth Brinning Dave Knecht Larry Custer Dave Washington Jaycees Ferne Birney General Life of America Insurance Company Bettendorf Jacki Schoonover Judy Vetter Katy Tex Switzerland Jacki Judy Lloyd Hopping Cora Hopping Carol Lombardi Brooklyn N. Y Hopping’s Eldon Peggy David Kline Lyndon Burris Decatur, Ill Howard Smith Keri Los Angeles Ralph McCreedy Jim Custer Ed Custer Pat Childs Jim Roth Washington Golf and Country Club Mark Genkinger Jack Genkinger W. C. Hotle Fairgrounds Gladys Dicks Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary Convention Don Pilcher Janie Chicago Washington, D. C Mr. Pilcher Mrs Lowell Pilcher David Gregorys W. J. Knupp Columbus, O Sarah Knupp E. L. Rouse Ruth Marion Bridges
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