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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1968

Page

2

Death of Anthony Franzen at age 65 in Washington

Anthony Franzen 65 of 1102 North Iowa Avenue Washington died unexpectedly March 5 1968 on the family farm four miles southeast of Brighton. Funeral at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St James Catholic Church with burial in St Joseph Cemetery East Pleasant Plain. Surviving are siblings Leo Gertrude Albert Rosa Mary and Theodore and many nieces and nephews. He was born July 19 1902 in Jefferson county and lived in Brighton before moving to Washington 22 years ago. He was a Knights of Columbus member.

Anthony Tony) Franzen Iowa Avenue Washington Brighton Mr. Franzen St. James Catholic Church Edward F. Collins Jones Funeral Home Knights of Columbus St. Joseph’s East Peasant Plain Jefferson County Joseph Johanna Knopp Franzen Leo Gertrude Tony Albert Franzen Rosa Lahr Mary Gevock Theodore Floodwood Minn Peter

Flowers say it best from Wolf's for any occasion

A local florist advertises Wolf's Flowers as the go to shop for occasions offering delivery by dialing 653 5457. The ad emphasizes choosing Wolf's to convey sentiments with blooms.

Wolf's

Lawrence E. McNeal Admitted To Veterans Hospital

Lawrence E McNeal is listed as a patient at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City. The notice confirms his admission status but provides no additional medical details or dates.

Lawrence E. McNeal Veterans Hospital Iowa City

Arson suspected in Brighton fire

Firefighters from Fairfield Richland and Brighton battled a blaze in an abandoned building near the Sandy Hook area Monday. Winds fanned the spread burning several hundred acres with smoke visible to Riverside. No injuries reported though fences were damaged and residents warned to avoid weed burning amid dry conditions.

Brighton Sandy Hook Fairfield Richland Riverside Pleasant Plain

Progress Show two-day appliance event planned

Six Washington appliance dealers coordinate a two day Progress Show at the ISU building. From 1 to 9 pm Thursday and Friday display old and modern appliances including nearly century old items. Prizes total 200 in cash certificates plus door prizes. Participating dealers are Kneen Appliance Payne TV and Appliance Mangold TV and Appliance Firestone Store and Iowa Southern Utilities.

Washington Iowa Southern Utilities ISU Kneen Appliance Payne TV Mangold TV Firestone Store

Dean's List honorees named at University of Northern Iowa

Students from Washington County and nearby areas were named to UNI fall Dean's List. Recipients include Columbus Junction Carolyn Robertson, John Williams. Richland Bonnie Hackett. Washington Beverly Johnson, announced by Dean of Instruction William C. Lang.

Washington County University of Northern Iowa William C. Lang Columbus Junction Carolyn Robertson John Williams Richland Bonnie Hackett Washington Beverly Johnson

Washington adult farmer class meets Thursday night

The Washington adult farmer class will hold its last scheduled meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Dr Larsen and Dr Allen will be guest speakers on Livestock Diseases and will discuss disease prevention new treatments and problems Ron Andersen vocational ag instructor invites salesmen who travel from farm to farm to attend as well as other interested persons The meeting will be held at the high school vocal room and coffee will be served Plans for the annual class tour and banquet will be discussed.

Washington Larsen Allen Ron Andersen Vocational Ag

Mrs. L. D. Bishop dies at Keota

Nettie Louise Brewer Bishop, 77, died Tuesday in Keota after years of poor health. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church with Rev. George Civey officiating. Burial in Keota Cemetery. Survived by two daughters, one son, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a sister. Husband died 1963. Born 1890 in Hazel Green Kentucky.

Keota L. D. Bishop Christian Church George Civey Powell Nettie Louise Brewer Bishop Hazel Green John Lucinda Oldfield Brewer Wellman Ida Nickell

Washington Evening Journal staff and time notice

The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor William Shannon vice president and advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising and Howard Hazen production superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4 and is entered as second class matter. Subscription rates are listed for Iowa and outside Iowa.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Ass Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations

Deeds Filed by Several Couples and Executors in Various Lands

Multiple property transfers listed: Paul J. Gingerich and wife to John T. Nothnagle. Homer Eden and wife to John T. Nothnagle. Merle Turnipseed executor to Eugene Wead and wife. Merle Turnipseed executor to Lloyd Turnipseed Jr. and wife. Edwin H. Neill as partition referee to Robert Friese. Olive Miksch to Robert Megchelsen. White House Butter and Cheese Co. to M. John Owen and wife. Jay S. Brewer and wife to Floyd H. Bloeser and wife. Robert Waterhouse and wife to David O. Walter. Descriptions specify sections, blocks, and subdivisions in each transfer.

Paul J. Gingerich John T. Nothnagle Homer Eden Merle Floyd H. Bloeser Elk Green Meadows Robert Waterhouse David O. Walter Sec

Sigourney Man Carl S Myers Dies at 66

Carl S Myers 66 of Sigourney died Monday March 4 at Keokuk County Hospital. He formerly managed a lumber yard and served as Kinross mayor and school board secretary. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 pm at English River Church of the Brethren South English with burial there. Masonic rites tonight in Sigourney. He is survived by wife Norma, a daughter Susan Fosdick, five grandchildren, a brother Joe Myers and three sisters.

Sigourney Carl S. Myers Kinross Keokuk County Meadowbrook English River Church Holm Funeral Home Mr. Myers Charles Mary Shell Myers Norma Sheaffer Eastern Star South English Masonic Lodge Susan K. Fosdick Keota Joe Myers Tressie Myers Chicago Ada Painter Rock Island Isadora Myers Keolzuk

Hortons Keep Lead In Ys Mens Bridge Marathon

Mr and Mrs Bill Horton extend their lead in the Ys Mens bridge marathon after eight rounds with 15 640 points. In the top ten follow Dean Stanley 13 910 Ray Lasek 13 680 G J Nemmers 11 990 Phil Rusley 11 640 Charles Robison 11 500 Jack Ming 10 650 Phil Kneen 10 060 John Walker 10 040 Leon Hillman 10 010.

Bill Horton Hortons Dean Stanley Ray Lasek G. J. Nemmers Phil Rusley Charles Robison Jack Ming Phil Kneen John Walker Leon Hillman

Scout Troop 237 Plans Weekend Campout

Scout Troop 237 will hold an overnight campout at the Schantz farm troop campsite this weekend. They depart after school Friday and return around noon Sunday, with church services Sunday morning and lean-to work plus conservation tasks. Adult leaders are Scoutmaster Davy Crockett and leaders Harold Gilmore and Charles Lucas.

Boy Scout Schantz Farm Davy Crockett Harold Gilmore Charles Lucas

Sellers Insurance Agency Receives 1967 Crop Hail Award

Sellers Insurance Agency of Washington was honored in Des Moines at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company’s 75th anniversary celebration with a sales award plaque and pin for crop hail insurance written in 1967.

Sellers Sellers Insurance Agency of Washington Des Moines Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company

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