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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1968

Page

3

That’s Where the Money Is Try a Career in Banking

Women can pursue bank careers with advancement through hard work and education. Ruth Steinke and Hilda Kollmann, executives at Chicago and Blue Island banks, stress equal teamwork with men, internal promotion, and ongoing training through the American Institute of Banking.

Mary H. Anderson Chicago UPI Ruth Steinke Hilda H. Kollmann Kollmann Blue Island Miss Steinke Ruth’ Erwin National Bank of Albany Park American Institute of Banking Nationl Association of Bank Women Inc Ruth Erwin

Remote Heart Monitoring Aims to Transmit Beats to Hospitals

At a Houston conference physicians and engineers discussed radio gear already used in ambulances to transmit heartbeats to nearby hospitals. Future wearables could continuously send signals to a central receiver for real time monitoring and early warning of heart problems.

Houston

Stalk borers damage Washington County corn fields

Common stalk borers threaten corn in Washington County fields this week with larvae feeding on the whorl along field edges. Moths lay eggs on grass and larvae migrate into the corn, weakening plants. one stalk borer causes more damage than ten corn borers, though control is rare and difficult once established. Sprays like Levin or methoxychlor are used as borers migrate into the corn.

Washington County Jim Frier Harold Gunderson

Iowa District East LWMS Convention at Wartburg College

The Fourteenth Biennial Convention of the Iowa District East Lutheran Women's Missionary League met at Wartburg College in Waverly on Thursday with delegates from Washington and Richland. International LWMS president Mrs. Warren Hartman spoke as funds totaling 17700 were allocated to projects including Camp lo-Dis-E-Ca Cedar Rapids Becker Memorial Hall Ft. Dodge Concordia Mission and Taiwan library plus scholarships and campus ministries.

Iowa East Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Wartburg College Waverly Les Grim Alfred Lemke Arthur Dinkheller Washington Warren Hartman Richland, Wash International Lwms Camp Lo - Dis - E - Ca Cedar Rapids Becker Memorial

Marriages Recorded in Kalona and Nearby Churches

A series of Saturday ceremonies lists marriages in Keota Kalona and Washington areas. Darrell Lee Treese and Jean Marie Voight wed in a civil ceremony with John and Ruth Reneger as witnesses. Martha Jane Yoder and Myron Lynn Graber married at Kalona Mennonite Church at 2 30 PM. Kathleen Rose Sigler and Le Roy Ewald tied the knot at St Marys Church Keota in a double ring ceremony. Carol Joy Zelinsky and Edward Koos wed in Chicago at seven PM with James Wayland McGlathery officiating. Sue Hesseltine became the bride of Harold D Arbogast in Pleasant Hill Christian Church on June 21.

Darrell Lee Treese Barna, Ill Jean Marie Voight Cedar Rapids Glenn Holden John and Ruth Reneger Washington Martha Jane Yoder Donald D. Yoder Kalona Myron Lynn Graber Wilbert H. Graber Kalona Mennonite Church Ray Ewalds Sigourney St. Mary’s Church Keota C. S. Kempker Carol Joy Zelinsky Denver Colo Walter Zelinsky Zelinsky Edward Koos Frank Koos Ft. Wayne Ind Chicago James Wayland McGlathery Warren Park Presbyterian Church Sue Hesseltine Irvan Hesseltine Harold D. Arbogast Pete Lowe Brighton Max Arbogast Pleasant Hill Christian Church

Halcyon Notes Highlights Local Visits and Surgeries

Halcyon notes report a surprise Sunday visit to Mt. Pleasant by Mrs. Nina Hughes and Mrs. W. S. Kyle to Paul Kyle’s home. Carrie Davis recuperates after eye surgery at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids. Veda Latta hosts visitors including Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. McKenna while hospitalised in Iowa City for eye surgery. Lynn Messer calls from Pasadena, California. Fern Cliff Church group visited for a Sunday service.

Nina Hughes W. S. Kyle Carrie Davis Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids Lynn Messer Pasadena Cali Latta Iowa City

Parcel post weight limit raised for zones three through eight

Beginning July 1, 1968 the weight of parcel post to first class offices in the third to eight parcel post zone will be raised from twenty five to thirty pounds. The seventy two inch combined length and girth requirement will remain. All other specifications for the mailing of parcel post will remain the same.

Lana Turner laments loss of glamour in modern film era

In Mexico City while filming The Big Cube, Lana Turner criticizes today's Hollywood for lacking glamour and distinction. She says actors rise to fame after one movie, notes identical trends among young stars, and praises Julie Christie while seeking dignified roles. She plans to pick projects with substance and says acting is her life.

Mexico City UPI Lana Turner Hollywood Lana Julie Christie Miss Turner

Many candidates miss filing in Des Moines race

With three days left for petitions to enter the September primary, only 224 candidates have filed in the secretary of state's office. Melvin Synhorst estimates about 500 total filings and will keep the office open Saturday and will accept last minute petitions at his Des Moines home on Sunday before leaving for the National Federation of the Blind convention. He added no sympathy for those waiting to file.

Des Moines UPI Secretary of State Melvin Synhorst Synhorst National Federation of the Blind

Three fined in peace court for traffic violations

Three persons were fined in the justice of the peace court for traffic violations. Melvin D. Crawford paid $10 for a stop sign violation, Dale P. Minick $20 for driving without tail lights, and Georgia Lee White of Wayland $10 for a stop sign violation.

Justice of the Peace Court Melvin D. Crawford Dale P. Minick Georgia Lee White Wayland

Christian Women's Fellowship Plans Sep Restart

Mrs Don Gardner led the Christian Women's Fellowship at the Christian Church Friday. Final meeting before September included committee reports and 14 reading certificates by Ray Leon. Announcement: used clothing to Muscatine for migrant workers by July 7. Gratitude voiced for transport helpers. Ruth Group served refreshments. New officers to be installed in September.

Don Gardner Christian Women’s Fellowship The Christian Church Ray Leon

Local guests visit near Iowa City and Davenport

Mr and Mrs Don Boyer and Steve and Miss Leona Kos were guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Fountain near Iowa City Wednesday evening. They were joined by Kim Boyer who came from his work near Davenport. Steven E Boyer left Thursday for Ft George G Meade Maryland after a few days leave with his parents.

Don Boyer Steve Leona Kos Robert Fountain Iowa City Kim Boyer Davenport Steven E. Boyer Ft. George G. Meade, Maryland Dou Boyer

Keota Visit and Clergy Appointment Report

Mrs Eliza beth Weerman and Weba Weerman joined Mr and Mrs John Martin for dinner in Washington then toured Winfield to visit Dirk Weerman and daughters. Nearby, Harold Pepper and family visited Missouri and Wisconsin relatives. Rev David E Barker moved to Keota and Sigourney churches after conference, with five Barker children listed as students and staff.

Keota Elizabeth Weerman Weba Weerman John Martin Washington Winfield Dirk Weerman Harold Pepper Kenneth Pepper Carla Florence Crawford Mexico Missouri Bill Pepper Carla Pepper David E. Barker Michellville Iowa Wesley Methodist Church Bethel United Methodist Church Sigourney South Iowa Barkers Robert Mary Alice) Harris Beloit Wisconsin Martha Jo Newton Jim Iowa State University Jeanne Iowa Wesleyan College Cathy Southeast Polk High School Barker Montezuma High School

Preventing swine diseases through veterinary planning

An Iowa State University extension veterinarian urges swine producers to collaborate with their vet to map a disease prevention plan. He cautions that diseases beyond hog cholera, like swine dysentery, have caused substantial losses and can be prevented with proactive steps.

Iowa State University Extension John Herrick Herrick Extension

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