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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1971

Page

2

Wahl Quits Repairs to Aid Kalona Museum Plan

Glenn Wahl of Kalona retires after 31 years in machine repair to focus on a Washington County museum named for him. He donated antiques and plans to relocate a cabin store and other relics, aiming to display his 80 piece collection and other saved items when weather allows building work to continue.

Glenn .Wahl Kalona Mr. Wahl Washington County Larry Swartzendryter Ratoian Kaloma Auto Service Wahi Bisme Ueland Kemptown

Volunteers Aid Church Building Campaign

Volunteers assist with a church drive for the United Presbyterian Church building fund. Colby chairs the staff committee with Mrs. Don Minick Mrs. Truman Tuttle and Mrs. Stephen Wiggers aiding. Many other volunteers help as materials are prepared and mailed to the congregation.

Colby The United Presbyterian Church Mr. Colby Don Minick Truman Tuttle Stephen Wiggers

Highland Booster feed at Highland High School today

The Highland High School Booster Club will host its annual whole hog sausage and pancake feed this afternoon and evening at the high school. Serving begins at 4 p.m. with admission at $1 per person. Entertainment will run in the school gym throughout the evening.

Highland High School Booster Club

Rebekah Lodge Meeting Reported 24 Members Present

Mrs Maurice Libe presided at the Rebekah Lodge meeting held Friday night at the OOF Hall with 24 members in attendance. Nineteen sick calls were reported. Mrs Grace Stewart was noted as a patient in the local hospital. Seven calls were made on pen-members. The March 19 coffee and cookies committee was Leona Gardner and Mrs Carl Kelley. A potluck for Rebekahs and families is planned for April 2 at 6 pm, led by Mrs Howard Lins and Mrs John Beemblossom. Emma Barnett and her committee served refreshments during the social hour.

Maurice Libe Noble Grand Rebekah Lodge OOF Grace Stewart Leona Gardner Carl Kelley Rebekahs Howard Lins John Beemblossom Emma Barnett

Journal Sale Date Column at Farm Near Pleasant

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a sale column dated March 17 at a farm six miles east of Pleasant along a highway, with directions toward Tivemion Hache Dy Young and a coval Sar Io a mn, indicating a rural sale notice with unclear specifics.

Gut Tivemion Young

Soybean Growers Panel Discusses Marketing and Legislation

The Southeast Town district meeting of the Town Soybean Association convened at the Farm Bureau building with county chairman Steve Wiggers presiding. Frank Patterson moderated a panel on marketing, development of deans, and the proposed half-cent 2 bushel check-off. Panelists included Richard Elijah, John McClelland, Bill Day, and Chuck Hotle, with Judd Seely and the Harkemas in attendance. dessert featured a soft dessert made from soy product.

Town Soybean Association Farm Bureau Steve Wiggers Frank Patterson Deans Richard Elijah Clarence John McClelland Soya Muscatine Bill Day ASCS Chuck Hotle Hotle Feed and Grain

Chorus auditions at Washington Junior High

Students may try out for fall 1971 chorus in the music room on March 8 10 and 12 from 3 45 to 5 p m Separate choruses will be held for each grade for the 1971 72 year These are the only audition days provided.

Washington

Washington community district school board to meet midweek

The Washington Community District school board will meet Wednesday evening at the library building on the high school grounds. Also noted are pledges by students at the University of Northern Town to various Greek fraternities including Sigma Tau Gamma and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Donald Sheetz of Washington attended the 1971 Semi-Annual Meeting of the National Live Stock and Meat Board in Amarillo, Texas, as a regional director and member of several livestock and meat industry groups.

Washington Community District School Board Larry Custer Denny Shaver Washingon University of Northern Town Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity Larry Lampkin Washington Sigma Alpha Epsilon Ron Schooley Wayland Delta Upsilon Sheetz Donald Sheetz National Live Stock and Meat Board Amarillo Texas Sheets

Seven living rules for a healthier life from chiropractor

Dr John Miller president Town Chiropractic Society outlines seven basic living rules to enjoy life fully. He says happiness comes from deliberate health upkeep and staying busy, with a message that balanced living and nervous system function boost energy and enthusiasm. The Sunday service featured Rev Herbert Cottrell and a missionary report by John Sahlin from New Guinea.

Chiropractic John Miller Town Chiropractic Society Pepbie Myers Trudy Guten Petrose Herbert Cottrell Fern Cliff Mill Church John C.ler Sahlin New Guinea

Funeral for Mrs LeRoy Selby in Marion Avenue Church

Mrs LeRoy Selby 46 of 90s South Iowa Avenue dies at University Hospitals Iowa City after a year illness. Funeral Monday at 9:30 a.m. United Presbyterian Church Marion Avenue with Rev William Ketthite. burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial fund set. Survived by husband Rev LeRoy Selby four daughters Mary Becky Esther Janet two sons Jerry two sisters Delbert Daniel father and others.

LeRoy Selby Iowa Avenue University Hospitals Towa City Marion Avenue Delbert A Mary Hunter Daniel Sterling College Pakistan United Presbyterian Church Mary Becky Sterling Kansas Esther Janet Jerry Donald Maurita) Stout Washington Herbert Dorothy) Gould Oakland Iowa Delbert Darnel Josephine Darnel Apeake Junction Ariz

Halcyon Notes and Club Meetings Report

The Halcyon House service Sunday February 21 featured Rev. M C Smith with Mrs Dwain Tschantz and Mrs Claire Keating as soloists and Mrs J W Helscher at the piano. A Pansy Hill Club meeting on February 23 honored birthday girl Sylvia Wilson born February 17. The Halcyon House Guild executive committee held its February 24 meeting with Mrs George Dare as chair and other members present. The birthday party for February residents was hosted by Mrs Richards and Mrs Edgar Foster.

M. C. Smith Dwain ‘Tschantz Claire Keating J. W. Helscher Pansy Hill Club Sylvia Wilson Halcyon House Guild George Dare R. W. Hyde Milo Steele Jr Maynard Brown Clarence Richards R. Louis Clarkson Richards Edgar Porster

Flor ence Baird Recalls California Trip After Hours

An article notes Miss Florence Baird spoke about a trip to California during a Tuesday evening gathering. The event drew many attendees for friendship hour with Mrs. Sam Turkington delivering home baked cookies, coffee, and a cheerful time.

Florence Baird Tolifornia Sam Turkington

Williams names daughter Amy Cathrine at Memorial Mt Pleasant

Local brief reports the birth of Amy Cathrine Williams weighing 5 pounds 11 ounces on a Tuesday at Memorial Hospital Mt Pleasant. Parents are Mr and Mrs Harold Williams Crawfordsville mother Catherine Crone, with relatives including grandparents Mrs Raymond Crone Washington and Mrs Howard Williams Crawfordsville and great grandmothers Mrs Nellie Crone Washington and Mrs Lee Lyon Mt Pleasant.

Harold Williams Crawfordsville Amy Cathrine Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant Amy Michael Lee Catherine Crone Raymond Crone Washington Howard Williams Nellie Crone Lee Lyon

De-Men Athletic Booster Club Meet Planned Wednesday

Washingtons De Men athletic booster club will hold a meeting Wednesday at 8 p m in the schoolhouse on the county fair grounds. All members are urged to attend and help plan future events.

Washington Athetic Booster Club

Cub Scout Den 2 Tours Court House and Jail

Cub Scout Den 2 of Pack 242 toured the Washington County jail led by Sheriff Robertson and the Washington County Court House arranged by the sheriff. Deputy Cox explained office duties and courtroom roles while Deputy Long described courtroom procedures. Participants included Richard Schuck Jr and Sr, David Hillman, Ricky Magdefray, Mike Herlein, Ricki Sinn, Steve Kerr, Kent Marsengill, and den mothers and assistants.

Washington County Robertson Washington County Court House Cox Sheriff's Office Long Den 2 Richard Schuck Jr Den David Hillman Ricky Magdefray Mike Herlein Ricki Sinn Steve Kerr Kent’ Marsengill Richard Sc

Mrs Elwyn Corey Hosts HEC Club Meeting

Mrs Elwyn Corey entertained eight members of the HEC Club at Thursday afternoon’s regular meeting. Mrs Everett Gardner conducted the business portion after roll call. During social hour, the hostess played organ selections and Mrs George Gould helped with refreshments.

Elwyn Corey HEC! Club Everett Gardner George Gould

Nixon speech marks first Iowa Legislature address

In Iowa President Nixon spoke to the Legislature about state issues including low farm prices and quality of life. The event featured tight security at the Capitol and was followed by concerns over budget deficits and high state appropriations to the Board of Regents and Social Service Department. Senator Richard L. Stephens notes rising expenditures from 1962 to 1970.

Towa Nixon Iowa Secret Service Capitol New York Chicago Board of Regents Social Service Department Senate

Distinguish Sales Executive Banquet Honors Smylie in Davenport

Mr and Mrs H Lee Huston and Mr and Mrs Robert B Smylie attend the Distinguished Salesman's Award Banquet hosted by the Quad Cities Sales Executive Club at the Clayton House in Davenport. Eleven companies awarded associates for distinguished achievement Smylie received an award from Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co.

Social Calendar Notes and Golden Wedding Anniversary

Social calendar entries list dance at Ainsworth school gym at 8 p.m. with caller Maurice Garmoe and square dancers welcome. Various meetings follow, plus a golden wedding anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gray at Oakley Methodist Church on March 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendees are invited. gifts declined. The couple have four sons, three daughters, and 12 grandchildren.

Ainsworth School Maurice Garmoe William Boshart James Ha Golden Age Club YWCA Helen Wylie Sugar and Spice Club Worthy High Priestess Club Ralph Greenlee East Jefferson VW Toom Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Willard Widmering Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple ML. Brown Harold E. Gray Washington Lodge North Drury Kansas Masonic Temple City Ton Oakley Methodist Church Independence Avenue Kansas City Mrs. Gray Don Gray

Hadley Couple to Mark Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Lawrence J Hadley and Mildred Brown celebrate 50 years of marriage with a March 14 reception at their home. Their children Kenneth Hadley Audubon and Duane Hadley Montgomery along with in law couples and thirteen grandchildren will attend. The couple married March 10 1921 in Richland area with family witnesses present.

Lawrence J. Hadley Homie Hadley Charles City Kenneth Hadley Audubon Duane Hadley Montgomery Mildred Brown Mr. Hadley Julius Brown John Hadley Ira C. Hadley Hadleys Richland Kenneth Hinshaw Clark Packwood Leonard Brown Burlington Frank Lock Zora Balderson Mr Hadley Harold Neece

Tuesday Community Club Activities and Meetings Schedule

A dense listing of Tuesday and Wednesday events includes the Tuesday Pops Club at 7:30 p.m. in the YWCA room, Senior Citizens Variety Program at 2 p.m., Y McCleery Legion Auxiliary at 7:30 p.m., Century Club luncheon at 1 p.m., and multiple events at American Homes and other venues. Also noted are travelogues, desserts, Winga’s Restaurant gatherings, YWives crafts, Mason ic Temple meetings, radio club, and Past Noble Grand Circle. Wednesday features West Chester WSCS, Crawfordsville CES, Methodist WSCS, Catholic Daughters rides to County Home party, and Senior Citizen Movies, plus Just Us Club activities.

YWCA Y McCleery Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Century Club Bertha Miller R. J. Dawson Cloyce Stewart Winga’s E. B. Hammer John Winga Robert Roberts Humphrey Owen Newton Davis Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council Masonic Temple Radio Club Fireman's Hall Noble Grand Circle Rebecca Butler West Chester WSCS Crawfordsville Ces Methodist Wscs Senior Citizen YY Community Room Just Us Club Leola Huston

Professional Directory Listing for Livingston Area Attorneys

Directory ad listing lawyers Day Everett Meeker Bates Morrison Morrison Lloyd Owen Stewart Shearer and associates with abstract departments. Chiropractor Dr M L Tweeton address 108 North Marion phone 659 2351 closed Wednesdays. Production Credit Association hours. Maplewood Manor Nursing Home Keota contact 636 3400 for out of town inquiries.

M. L. Tweeton North Marion Maplewood Manor Keota

Medical and birth notices from Washington and nearby towns

Yesterday admissions include Merlene Sam mons from Mr. Pleasant and Everett Pencil in Washington for surgical and medical care. Births today reported to Mr and Mrs Thom as McCleary of Wapello and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brown of Washington with a daughter. Dismissals yesterday include Harry Kirtley of Washington and today include Mrs Ralph Wikoff and Mrs Marietta Hyde of Brighton.

Merlene Sammons Mr. Pleasant Everett Pencil Washington Robert Kelly West Chester Thomas McCleary Wapello Kenneth Brown Ralph Wikoff Brighton Marietta Hyde

Stephens and Campbell Speak at Republican Dinner Meeting

Senator Richard Stephens and Representative Herb Campbell will be speakers at a dinner meeting Monday March 15 at 6 30 p m at the Willows. The Republican Women sponsor this event inviting all men and women to attend. Reservations due by March 13 with Mrs Everett Meeker at 653 4671.

Richard Stephens Herb Campbell Willows Everett Meeker

Washington B Journal front page snippet and masthead

Local newspaper masthead for Washington Iowa includes staff roles, contact info, and subscription rates. Notes Inland Daily Press Association membership and audit bureau references. pricing lists show mail and carrier options within Washington and statewide regions.

Washington Towa United Prem International Inland Daily Press Assen Iowa Presa Agen Wa Press Asem Bureat David Elder Willian "Shannon Ales “Morris Towa

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