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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1966
Page
5
Des Moines safety officials study updating highway patrol cars with plastic splints and a plastic breathing tube after in service training. Portable oxygen may be added to interstate units. Dr. Sidney Robinow urges cardiac massage and notes a shift to closed massage techniques.
The Cub Scouts held their annual Blue and Gold Banquet Saturday evening at the Olds Legion Hall in Crawfordsville Attendees included Mr and Mrs Richard Lease and Timm Mr and Mrs Earl Mc Vey and family and Mr and Mrs Carl Aine and Mark Earl McVey will lead the Olds troop as new Boy Scout leader Kathy Fletcher plans a ten day Pensacola Florida trip with Mr and Mrs Thurlowe Myers Chapter L of TTT met at Mrs Phillip Crawfords residence Twenty six members attended Dorothy Peterson gave meditation New members initiated Mrs James Edgar Mrs Ronnie DeVarman and Mrs Jack Erwin New officers elected for the coming year President Mrs Vincent Lindeen Vice President Mrs Herbert Rich Corresponding Secretary Mrs Donald Peterson Recording Secretary Mrs Irving Lenz Treasurer Mrs Robert Carlson Historian Mrs Lyle Lowe Delegates to State Convention Waterloo April 22 24 Violet Lindeen Louise Unkrich alternates Mrs Don Miller Mrs Ruth Tolander
Thorp Finance Corp. directors announce a common stock dividend of 11 cents per share, up one cent from the prior quarter. The payout is payable March 21 to holders of record March 14, per president Emil E. Kostner.
Kalona residents gathered for a Sunday birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Joe Harper of Davenport. Attendees from multiple towns included the Harpers, Finks, Skolas, Jacksons, Meinkes, Wagamons, Rebers, Allens, Flemings, Browns, and others. Dinner guests shared visits with relatives in Kalona, Wellman, Iowa City, Sigourney, and Des Moines while news of a Kalona resident hospital admission was noted.
In the 1964 Dallas trials, a six clubs contract by South proved feasible at one table despite high odds against. North opened with four hearts, Stayman-like responses occurred, and a successful spade finesse later yielded all tricks for a 940 point score. Other tables saw six diamonds or three no trump, with varied results.
Riverside residents attended a Proctor and Gamble sponsored dinner dance at Riverside Memorial Union with Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart Mr and Mrs Donald Davisson Mr and Mrs Hubert Rath Jr Mr and Mrs John Kron and Mr and Mrs Maynard Strabala. Otto Novy marked his 81st birthday with family visits and gifts as Cedar Rapids Davenport and Town City guests joined. St Marys P T A plans a March meeting and April dance while Mrs Harold Cress enters Mercy hospital for an extended surgical stay.
R H Peterseim was the honored guest at a March birthday dinner in Kalona at the home of his son-in-law and daughter Vernon Hartzler. Attendees included Don Miller Jim Yoder H E Peterseim and relatives from Kalona and Iowa City. Neighboring hosts L David Yoder and Willard Boller welcomed Mrs John Hershberger with a coffee gathering joined by local residents. Several couples and families shared Sunday meals at area homes, with further social visits by local families and friends in Kalona and nearby towns.
Rural Homemakers met at Mrs James Young home in Crawfordsville with nine members. They sewed carpet rags to send to the Mental Health Institute at Mt Pleasant and enjoyed St Patrick's Day refreshments. Braden Club met four members, assessed fines for absentees, and a Legionnaires bingo event was moved to April 1 for WACO Keokuk game attendance.
Keota March 4 Mrs Harold Holmes hosted a Sun nyside Pinochle party with three card tables and prizes to Mrs Wayne Zehr Mrs Wayne Shaw and Verne Dill. Birthday gifts were given to Mrs Wayne Shaw Mrs Frank Fauler and Mrs Boyd Sanders.
Dr. R. W. Poulter head of the Iowa Wesleyan College natural sciences division demonstrates his field work and modified telephoto gear as he presents wildlife prints at the Mount Pleasant art gallery throughout March.
Iowa health officials warn the public misbelief that polio vaccination provides lifetime immunity. They advise sabrin oral polio boosters every three to five years and a single trivalent vaccine dose for school entrants who had prior oral vaccination. Full oral vaccine series recommended for those never immunized or partially immunized.
Stephen S. Jager of 609 S Marion was fined 10 dollars and costs in Justice of the Peace Glen Holden's court Saturday after charges of speeding filed by Washington police. He was cited for driving 45 mph in a 35 mph zone.
About 80 people attended the annual Blue and Gold Banquet at the Methodist Church in West Chester on February 28. A cooperative supper was served with gifts presented to Cub Master John Duvall. Church activities include an attendance crusade and plans for a children’s choir.
William J Bell and wife transfer to David A Bell and wife land in sections 24 75 8 13 75 8 and 19 75 7 Claude B Rhodebeck to Ivan P Hahn and wife land in sections 3 75 8 35 76 8 Silas Finke and wife to Mer lin E Finke land in section 23 74 6 E L Slemmons and wife to Keith D Fisher and wife land in sections 25 76 9 30 76 8 Joseph Nelson and wife to William J Bell and wife land in sections 9 75 8 15 75 8 and 16 75 8 Joseph P Schantz and wife to Lee Emry land in sections 29 75 8 30 74 8 Lester B Disney and wife to Robert J Houseal and wife land in section 19 77 8.
Iowa leaders consider a mobile crime laboratory built in a station wagon or small van equipped for on site evidence collection including fingerprinting lights and footprint material. A permanent lab in Des Moines would need legislative approval and costly staffing.
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