Molander tops Washington County Hog Show carcass crown
Allen Molander of Crawfordsville won the carcass championship with a 220 pound Hampshire barrow that graded 46.17 percent ham and loin, 5.7 square inch loin eye, and 1.1 inches backfat after placing sixth in live judging. The event at Katona followed his prior county titles in 1966 and 1967.
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Hampshire
Allen Molander
Crawfordsville
Washington County Market
Katona
Jim Frier
Molander
Washington County
J. T. Settles
Winfield
George Horn
Washington
Eric Thirtle Speaks to Mid Prairie Seventh Graders
Seventh grade students at Mid Prairie studied the British Isles and heard first hand from Eric Thirtle. The Kalona resident, married to Doris Schrock, has been in the United States since last May and spoke during a question period about the British Isles.
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Eric Thirtle
Mid Prairie
British Isles
Mr. Thirtle
Doris Schrock
United States
Kalona
Mrs Littrel 83 dies in Chicago
Ida Littrel 83 of Chicago formerly of Louisa County and Letts died Feb 27 in Chicago Funeral service 1 30 p m Saturday Stacy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction burial Indian Creek Cemetery Visitation after 10 a.m Friday Survived by daughters Dorothy Reynolds and Gloria Collier both of Chicago and sister Dora Crumley of Letts born June 21 1884 to Claus Dallmeyer and Dora Wilkens Dallmeyer married to Harry Littrel who died years ago
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Columbus Junction
Ida Littrel
Chicago
Louisa County
Funeral Saturday for Marine Lance Corporal Manzelle Ford
Funeral services are set for Marine Lance Corporal Manzelle A. Ford 20 who died on convoy duty in Vietnam February 7. The 2 p.m. Saturday service will be at the Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant with burial at Columbus City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Joy Gipple of Columbus Junction a six month old son Edward Alan his parents Mr and Mrs H L Ford and two brothers Marlin and Stanley of Mt. Pleasant.
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Columbus Junction
Manzelle A. Ford
Vietnam
Methodist
Mt. Pleasant
Columbus City
Crane - Ewart - Young Funeral Home
Ford
Joy Gipple
Edward Alan
H. L. Ford
Marlin and
Stanley
Barn Destroyed by Fire on Romoser Farm
A barn on the Gary Romoser farm northwest of Keota was destroyed by fire around 8 am. Hogs hay and straw were inside. some machinery was moved but undamaged. Mrs. Romoser first spotted the flames and Keota Fire Department responded. Cause unknown.
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KEOTA
Gary Romoser
Here
Local Women Attend Republican Conference in Des Moines
Mrs. Phil Weldin, Mrs. Joe Jones of Washington, Mrs. Robert Stephens of West Chester, and Mrs. Cecil Miller of Wellman travel to Des Moines for the spring Republican Women’s Conference at Hotel Kirkwood March 1 and 2. The McNeill twins James and John of Crawfordsville, seniors at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, are named on the Dean’s List for the past quarter and plan Christian pastoral work. The Friendship Club hosts a potluck supper and card party March 5 at 6 pm at the Fairgrounds schoolhouse, with drinks provided, following a courtesy visit by Mrs. Dale Engle to the local White Shrine meeting Tuesday evening.
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Phil Weldin
Joe Jones
Washington
Robert Stephens
West Chester
Cecil Miller
Wellman
Hotel Kirkwood
Des Moines
James
John McNeill
Crawfordsville
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield
Friendship Club
Fairgrounds
Dale Engle
Carol Whitham Named Manager for Iowa Falls Store
Miss Whitham will take over as manager in Iowa Falls when the store opens there early this month. She has been assistant manager in Washington for a year and led the youth training program at Seiferts. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Irv Whitham of Washington.
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Miss Whitham
Washington
Iowa Falls
Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
Seiferts
She Is the
Mrs
Irv Whitham
Carol Whitham
James F Wehr dies in Waterloo February 25
James F Wehr 51 died February 25 in Waterloo after residing there for years. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the American Legion, with graveside rites in Waterloo. He was born in Dutch Creek Township, Washington County, to John and Mary Sexton Wehr, and is survived by a twin brother John, a sister Alice, and another brother Keith, all of Waterloo.
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James F. Wehr
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Waterloo
Wehr
Dutch Creek Township
Washington County
United States Navy
American Legion
John
Mary Sexton Wehr
Alice
Keith
Highland Boosters to Sponsor Sausage and Pancake Supper
The Highland Booster Club will host its annual sausage and pancake supper at Highland School on Saturday March 2. Serving begins at 5 p.m. Special entertainment is planned.
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Highland Boosters
Highland Booster Club
Highland School
Ralph Klinkhammer of Keota dies Thursday
Ralph G. Klinkhammer 59 of Keota died Thursday at the Veterans Hospital Iowa City where he had been a patient a week Funeral will be Saturday at 1 30 p m at Powell Funeral Home Keota with Rev George A Civey in charge Burial in Keokuk He was born January 17 1909 in Marion son of George and Mrs Klinkhammer He moved to Keota in 1956 worked for Wiese Construction and River Products a World War II veteran He married Bessie Hattix Riepe in Griswold in 1959 She survives with stepdaughter Joy W Chambers Toledo Oregon a brother Art Klinkhammer Waterloo and half brother Mike Neville Cedar Rapids
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Keota
Ralph G. Klinkhammer
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Powell Funeral Home
George A. Civey
Keokuk
Mr. Klinkhammer
Marion
George Klinkhammer
Wiese Construction Company
River Products
Bessie Hattix Riepe
Griswold
Joy W. Chambers
Toledo
Ore
Art Klinkhammer
Waterloo
Mike Neville
Cedar Rapids
Orville Bass Dies in Conesville at 78
Conesville resident Orville Bass aged 78 died Thursday night February 29, 1968 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 p.m. in Conesville Methodist Church with Rev. Fred Diefenbecker officiating. Stacy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction handles arrangements. Born January 27, 1890 to George and Mary Shepherd Bass, he was married to Nellie Applebee who preceded him in death. Surviving are three sons Raymond Ohman Muscatine Jess Bass Grandview and Frank Bass Conesville. three daughters Virgil Blanche Holtzlaw Hillpoint Wisconsin Louise MacEachern Conesville and Amy Westaway Donald Westaway of Conesville. and 18 grandchildren.
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Columbus Junction
Orville Bass
Conesville
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Conesville Methodist Church
Fred Diefenbecker
Stacy Lewis
Mr. Bass
George
Mary Shepherd Bass
Nellie Applebee
Raymond Oh
Washington Medical Admits and Discharges List
Yesterday admissions include Miss Della Humphreys Tracey Baumert James Dougall and Mrs Julia Branchflower all in Washington with medical or surgical notes. Dismissals yesterday include Jay Zieglowsky and Mrs Elsie Libe of Washington. Today’s entries list Lee Meredith Edith Shields Hazel Painter William Mathes and Lloyd Ropp and son in Kalona, all in Washington or Kalona.
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Della Humphreys
Washington
Tracey Baumert
James Dougall
Julia Branchflower
Gerald Clubb
Jay Zieglowsky
Elsie Libe
Lee Meredith
Edith Shields
Hazel Painter
William Mathes
Lloyd Ropp
Kalona
Social Calendar of Community Groups and Meetings
Friday events include Past Matron's Club and Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall, Chili supper and regular Masons’ meeting. Saturday features Shirts and Skirts Square Dance at Legion Hall with Dell Trout calling and free ticket draw. Monday lists Golden Age Club YWCA lunch, White Shrine and Rainbow activities at Masonic Temple and YWCA. Tuesday covers Nurses Association, Handcraft I, Y Wives dessert luncheon, and DAR. Continuous notices note upcoming meetings, potlucks, guest speakers, and times across YWCA, Masonic Temple, VFW, and church venues.
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Rebekah Lodge
Masonic Temple
Legion Hall
Dell Trout Caller
Golden Age Club
YWCA
White Shrine Bridge
Rainbow Girls
Rainbow Board
Ywca Council
Christian Builders
Tuesday Nurses Association
Roger Stout
Handcraft I
Charles Harvey
William Boshart
Marion Ave
UPW
Dar
Grace Stone
VFW
Claude McCoy
Friendship Club
Fairgrounds
Fortnightly Child Study Dept meets with guests
Fourteen members and three guests attended the February Fortnightly Child Study Department meeting held at Mrs. Wayne Davis's home. Mrs. John Elliott led the business session while Percy Holder presented a program on Senior Citizens.
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Jim Junkin
Bill Swift
Mike Shalla
Child Study Department
Wayne Davis
John Elliott
Percy Holder
Soldier Ste ven D Goodwin Completes 12 Week Course At Aberdeen
Private Steven D Goodwin 20 son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Goodwin 615 N Fourth Washington Iowa completed a combat vehicle fuel and electrical systems course at the Army Ordnance Center and School Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland February 9 He was trained in operating the Army's new multi fuel unit for testing fuel pumps and automotive electrical systems His wife Anne lives at 528 S Ave D Washington Iowa.
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Aberdeen Proving Ground
Steven D. Goodwin
Kenneth Goodwin
N. Fourth
Washington
Iowa
Army Ordnance Center
Army
Anne
S. Ave
VFW and Auxiliary Plan Joint Family Potluck Night
Members of the VFW and the VFW Auxiliary will hold a joint family night potluck supper Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall. All social members are welcome. Meat and coffee will be furnished. Each family should bring dishes and table service for themselves and dishes to pass.
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VFW
Crafts for Senior Citizens program at YMCA
Mrs. June Brown of Iowa State University Extensions will speak on crafts for senior citizens on March 13 in the YMCA Quiet Room. Sponsored by the County Extension Service and the local Senior Citizens Program, the event runs from 9:30 a.m. with a 10 a.m. talk and includes displays, a Q A session, and a possible afternoon extension. Attendees may bring craft ideas and instructions for display. sack lunches are welcome with coffee provided. Call 653-3706 or write by March 6.
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June Brown
Iowa State University Extensions
YMCA
County Extension Service
Brown
E. Main St
Washington
Rusty Bannister Advances After Neck Surgery
Rusty Bannister shows steady recovery after neck surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. He is in traction and will receive a body cast for several weeks, with hospitalization length still undetermined.
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Rusty Bannister
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Lou Hough Is Honored At Linen Shower
Miss Lou Hough was feted at a linen shower Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Dave McGaffey. Thirty-one guests attended and brought linens for the bride to be. Mrs. Clayton Nicholson, Sara Nicholson and Janet Gardner helped with games and refreshments. The bride-elect’s sister Esther Hough assisted her in opening gifts and tying bows on a wet pillow. Mothers Earl Hough and Clifford Leeper served at the refreshment table in green and white. Miss Hough will marry Ben Leeper at the Christian Church on March 10.
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Lou Hough
Dave McGaffey
Clayton Nicholson
Sarah Nicholson
Janet Gardner
Esther Hough
Earl Hough
Clifford Leeper
Miss Hough
Ben Leeper
Christian Church
Nurses Association Dinner Planned for Tuesday
The Washington County Registered Nurses Association will hold a 6 30 p m dinner at the Captain's Table Tuesday. Reservations with Mrs Roger Stout by Monday noon. Thelma Luther, Director of Public Health Nursing at the State Department, will speak.
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Washington County Registered Nurses Association
Roger Stout
Thelma Luther of
Ames
State Department
Don't give up church attendance for rent
A brief note warns against sacrificing church attendance to cover rent, urging readers to seek alternatives or community support while maintaining faith practices. The message underscores values and personal commitment amid financial strain.
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Aurora East High School
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Keith Horn
Elwood Yoder
Dale Thompson
Dean Weaver
Frier
M. L
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Romoser
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Evening Journal
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Ralph Klinkhammer
THE
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Perdock
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Cedar
Norman
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