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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1966

Page

7

Navy Lieutenant Commands Swift Boat In Viet Nam Action

Ainsworth, Iowa native Navy Lt. (j.g.) James D. Stephens commands Swift Boat No. 13 off Da Nang, Viet Nam, as part of Operation Market Time. The 24 year old is a ISU journalism graduate, son of Gene and Mrs. Stephens, and has served aboard USS Mt. McKinley before volunteering for current duties. The craft patrols the 1200 mile coast, inspecting vessels for contraband while facing monsoon seas and combat readiness amid crew of five.

Navy J.g James D. Stephens Ainsworth Viet Nam Stephens Joseph H. Brown Copley News Service San Diego Union Sa Diego Calif Gene, Stephens Iowa State University U.S.S. Mt. McKinley Swift Boats DA Nang South Viet Nam New Orleans Gulf Coast U.S. Coast Guard Gulf of Thailand James D Iowa Swift Boat No. 13 Los Angeles Paul Adams Yoder Ind Edward L. Geary Lewiston Idaho Stephen Maynard Swift Geary Swifts

Harveysburg elects first woman mayor to clean up town

Helen Johnston, mother of six and Harveysburg’s new mayor, vows to remove the “rural slum” tag by cleaning main street trash and yards. She, councilwoman Janet Leyes, and clerk treasurer Edward Burrows advance a female-led reform, seek federal water and sewage aid, and push stricter enforcement of existing ordinances. The effort aims to attract development, improve facilities, and boost the village of about 500 residents.

Harveysburg Ohio UPI Charles Johnston Johnston Philip Leyes Edward Burrows Dayton Ohio Educators Janet Leyes Civic Improvement Association Caesar Creek Ohio Natural Resources Department

John C Owen Attorney Directory Entry

Professional directory listing for John C Owen attorney located at 119% West Washington on South Side Square with contact phone 653 2874.

Livingston Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main John W. Lemmon O. D South Iowa Christian Tabernacle

Past Matrons Meet for Cooperative Supper at Ainsworth

In Ainsworth on March 7 the Past Matrons gathered Friday with Mr and Mrs Bill Hawkins for a cooperative supper attended by nine members. After the meal the ladies held a business meeting and the men played cards.

B. Godber Ainsworth Bill Hawkins Glen Lord Orie O'Connor Joe Wood Bob Stewart Fred Hawkins Gilbert Wood Ainsworth O.E.S School of Instruction Washington Lee Hunt Earl Schuerman Dick Blanchard Veteran’s Hospital Iowa City Irene Arthur Bill Mitchell Georgia McGinnis Richard Drury Clinton Drury Finley Drury United Merry Tea Club William Wulf Charles Rademaker Raymond Hammen Tonyn Davies Mac Wallace

Dennis the Menace and Neighbors News Summary

Dennis the Menace creator Hank Ketcham noted. The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Leland Horton’s home with co-hostesses Miss Lucy Freak and Mrs. Beulah Lecher. Business discussed a Des Moines shelf supply contribution and a Radio Free Europe gift. Social hour followed lunch. Lee Schooley bought the Cold home and takes possession April first. Lee Emry bought the Mullikin farm, Schantz family renting. Mary Drish returned to Iowa State University after winter break.

Carl Dearing American Legion Auxiliary Leland Horton Lucy Freak Beulah Lecher Allen Lauderdale Des Moines Radio Free Europe Lee Schooley Dale Cold Lee Emry Lee Mullikin Joe Schantz Schantz Mary Drish Iowa State University

Brighton WSCS Holds Meeting at Methodist Church

BIRGTON March 8 The W S C S met at the Methodist Church for an all day meeting Rev Stanley Woeste gave the lesson The Martha Circle served lunch with Mrs Beulah Lechner as hostess After dinner the regular business meeting was conducted by Mrs Raymond Kep hart Mrs Beulah Lecher led worship and Mrs Lillian Schafer led the program The District meeting for the new officers will be held April 1 at the First Methodist Church Burlington for an all day meeting Four guests attended Mrs Laton Schooley Mrs Hazel Wikoff Mrs Anita Hessel

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