Local notes on travel and family visits in midwest towns
Word has reached friends that T G Doc Lee of Paris Missouri, recently hospitalized, is now at home and improving. Henry and Margaret Rees return to Washington after six weeks in Phoenix Arizona with stops in Tucson and a trip to Mexico. Dale Connelly and family spent the weekend in Ames with relatives Kay and Connie Connelly. Jack Emry Davenport Ron Statler Mt Pleasant and George Statler Ft. Leonard Wood visited Brighton parents Don and wife. James Schmidt left for Sargent Nebraska after death of his father in law Ben Griebel aged 78 from a heart attack. Merritt McDaniel Maryann Ross Alice McDaniel visited Davenport to see Gideon at St Ambrose College. son David McDaniel acted in the play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Emry
Davenport
Ron Statler
Mt. Pleasant
George Statler
Ft. Leonard Wood
Don Statler
Brighton
Merritt McDaniel
Maryann Ross
Alice McDaniel
Gideon
St. Ambrose College
the McDaniel
David
Missionary to Speak at Assembly of God Thursday
Mrs. Jeanette Jimenez, newly approved Assemblies of God missionary to Haiti, will speak Thursday evening March 14 at 7 30 at First Assembly of God Church 15th and East Main. The Jimenez couple plan to establish churches and a Bible school in northern Haiti, plus radio and student outreach. Haitian culture and radio programs will be featured. public invited by Pastor E L Aubuchon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Jimenez
Assemblies of God
Haiti
Assembly of God Church
15Th
East Main
Jimenez
Caribbean
Central Bible College
Springfield
Missouri
E. L. Aubuchon
Lenten speaker Dr. Orville H. McKay at Washington Methodist
Dr. Orville H. McKay president of Garrett Theological Seminary will speak at the Washington Methodist Lenten service on Wednesday March 13 at 7 45 p m. His talk is titled In Character as a Christian and a fellowship coffee hour follows in the church basement. A native of Michigan he earned a Ph D from Drew University and honorary doctorates from three schools He was Garrett president since 1965 after pastoring in Michigan and serving as a US Army Air Corps chaplain He is active in Michigan and Chicago civic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville H. McKay
Garrett Theological Seminary
Evanston, Ill
Washington Methodist Church
Michigan
Garrett
Drew University
United States Army Air Corps
Stanley Dawson of Kalona Dies at 58
Stanley Bub Dawson 58 of Kalona died Monday after noon at Mercy Hospital Iowa City from a Cerebral Hemorrhage Sunday. Services 1 30 p m Wednesday at United Christian and Baptist churches Kalona with Dr Herman Rice officiating. Burial Sharon Hill Cemetery Peterseim Funeral Home in charge. He born October 30 1909 in Kalona son of L Perry and Della Dawson. He married Raymah Trask in 1936. For 20 years he worked for University of Iowa and was IOOF member and WWII National Guard. Survived by wife one daughter Mrs Richard Adams Kalona three grandchildren one brother Donald Junction City Kansas two sisters Mrs Edith Conklin Keota and Mrs Harold Stumpf Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Stanley
Bub) Dawson
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Mr. Dawson
United Christian and Baptist Churches
Herman Rice
Sharon Hill
Peterseim
Stanley Dawson
L. Perry
Della Marsh Dawson
Raymah Trask
University of Iowa
Ioof Lodge
National Guard
Richard Adams
Donald
Junction City
Kansas
Edith Conklin
Keota
Harold Stumpf
Washington County family camping show planned
The Washington County Extension Service will host a family camping show at the Fairgrounds in Washington on April 4 and 5. Sally Smith says the event will display homemade and purchased camping gear, with talks on starting, buying gear, safety, and etiquette. Families with unique or economical homemade equipment are invited to display. contact 209 S. Marion Avenue at 653-4811 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Extension Service
Fairgrounds
Washington
Sally Smith
S. Marion Avenue
Swine Producers Hear Lippert at County Banquet
The Rev W T Lippert of Galesburg Illinois will speak at the Washington County Park Producers Association annual banquet on Thursday evening March 14 at 6 30 p m in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Lippert a United Church of Christ minister born in Kansas City grew up on a Missouri farm and now runs restaurant and banquet facilities with his wife at the Galesburg Holiday Inn. He promotes private enterprise and previously led farm public relations for International Harvester and ran his own firms while touring Midwest civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Lippert
Galesburg
Ill
Washington County Park Producers Association
Knights of Columbus
Lippert
Kansas City
Independence
United Church of Christ
Loraine
Galesburg, Ill
International Harvester
Farmall Works
Rock Island, Il
Former CJ Woman Margaret Moore Dies in Texas
Margaret Moore 93 died unexpectedly in Dallas at her son Carleton Moore’s home. A native of Columbus City area, she lived in Amarillo 30 years. Visitation Wednesday at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home. Graveside rites Thursday 2 p.m. at Columbus City Cemetery. she leaves one son, two grandchildren, and sister Ada Orr of Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Margaret Moore
Texas
Carleton Moore
Dallas
Amarillo
Columbus City
Stacy Lewis
William K
Louisa Baker Moore
Ada Orr
Mrs Gingerich 90 dies after stroke in Wayland
Mrs Simon Lena Gingerich age 90 died Monday night at Memorial Hospital Mt Pleasant after a stroke. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. Sugar Creek Mennonite Church with pastors Gerig Leichty and Wenger. Burial Sugar Creek Cemetery. Born September 16 1878 Henry County daughter of John and Katie Schlatter lived in Wayland. Survived by husband Rev Simon Gingerich, a son Earl Tucson Arizona, seven grandchildren nine great grandchildren, two brothers David and John Schlatter, sister Mrs Cornelius Schrock Ship Shewana Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Simon
Lena) Gingerich
Memorial Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Sugar Creek Mennonite Church
Vernon Gerig
Willard Leichty
Ira Wenger
Sugar Creek
Gingerich
Henry County
John
Katie Miller Schlatter
Simon Gingerich
Earl
Tucson
Ariz
David
John Schlatter
Cornelius Schrock
Shipshewana
Ind
Area Ten Hosts Medical Assistant Program Meeting
Area Ten Community College hosts Linn County Medical Assistant Association guests at Hawkeye Plaza on Wednesday March 13. The 6:30 p.m. event includes a dinner, skill demonstrations by Medical Assistant students, and tours of Area Ten facilities. about 150 people are expected from surrounding counties and medical facilities. Mrs. Mary Bard coordinates the Area Ten Medical Assistant Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area Ten Community College
Linn County Medical Assistant Association
Hawkeye Plaza
Area Ten
Cub Scouts launch note paper sale for Beautify America drive
Cub Scout Pack 243 from Washington begins a four week campaign starting Wednesday to promote Keeping America Beautiful. They will distribute a free brochure door to door explaining individual responsibility and sell boxes of America the Beautiful color note stationery. Unit leader Richard T. Vargason notes the effort combines public awareness with fundraising and participants will carry official IDs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Richard T. Vargason
Cub Scouts
Beulah Dusek Becomes Party in Lot Dispute
Beulah Dusek records a legal matter against George A. McNeely and his wife over lot 10 in block 6 at Columbian and Washington, noting property interests in the city survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Dusek
George A. McNeely
Columbian
Washington
Rev Day to Speak at Marion Avenue Church Sunday
The Rev Raymond Day director of Beacon Neighborhood House in Chicago will speak at the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Sunday March 17 1968 at 1045 a.m. Day leads Beacon House which serves south Chicago and runs social services and a religious abstention program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Day
Beacon Neighborhood House
Chicago
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Mr. Day
Beacon House
Marion Avenue Church
Hospital Admissions and Births Reported
Yesterday Edwin Stuhr Sr. of Letts admitted for medical care. Donald Bishop Rubio and Mrs. Carol Harrison of Washington admitted for surgical or medical needs. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hanson of Washington. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Leichty of Wayland. John Blick of Washington discharged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Stuhr Sr
Donald Bishop
Carol Harrison
Washington
Donald Hanson
Orrin Leichty
Wayland
John Blick
Mrs J E Lemmon, 93, Dies in Keota at Maplewood Manor
Mrs. J E Lemmon, 93, died unexpectedly this morning March 12 1988 at Maplewood Manor Keota. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Elm Grove Cemetery burial. Born March 2 1875 four miles west of Washington to Dr J B and Mary McClellan Combs. Married October 3 1902 to J E Lemmon. Lived in Washington most of life, moved to Florida 1980, returned February 7 1967. Member First Presbyterian Church. Surviving husband, one daughter Juliet Di Lorenzo of Fairfax Virginia, three granddaughters, two great granddaughters. Last of her family.
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J. E. Lemmon
Maplewood Manor
Keota
Sherman - Eden
Elm Grove Cemetery
Mary Alice Combs
Washington
J. B
Mary McClellan Combs
Washington Academy
Florida
Mr. Lemmon
First Presbyterian Church
Joe
Juliet) DiLorenzo
Fairfax
Sewereamer promises quick sewer unclogging without digging
Carson Plumbing & Heating advertises Sewereamer to remove roots, paper, grease, and rags from floor drains. Just mix and pour, no tools needed, fast acting. Sold in 10 lb cans for $4.95 with claims of chemical action and guaranteed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewereamer
Box Supper Auction Promises Nostalgic Fun At YMCA
The article invites attendees to a Friday March 15 auction at the YMCA Quiet Room. George Clark is the auctioneer. Dress up and bring a well-filled box of food as the community recreates the old country school box supper tradition with music and playful bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clark
YMCA
Toadstools Secret For Longevity And Local Light Notices
An elderly gentleman cites toadstools as his longevity secret in a light interview. A store patron boasts a sportcoat from the Squire Shoppe. A mountaineer jokes about moonshine and coon hounds. A coupon offer promises 5000 Washington Stamps in Wednesday’s Evening Journal. A class notices humor with Adam and Cartwright, and a March birthday gift idea features practical wear. A London medical college notice about honorary physician to the Queen is humorously corrected with God Saves the Queen. Spring suits, caddies for a fundraiser, and playful fashion notices fill the page. A rabbit with halitosis delivers a pun.
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Salvation Army
Men’s Music Club of
Calvin Shanks
T. G
Doc) Lee
Paris
Henry Rees
Peonix
Mexico
Southwest
Dale Connelly
Ken
Gary
Ames
Mr. Connelly
Mrs
Kay Connelly
James Schmidt
Sargent Neb
Assembly of God
Frigidaire
ARK OF EX
KC Neens
North Marion
Dr. McKay
Chicago Area
Wolf's Flower Shop
Evening Journal
Iowa
Bub
Dawson of
Midwest
H&r Block
Lo Ako
North Iowa Ave
Mrs. Gingerich
Crh
Benxfranklin
North Side Square
Washington, Iowa
Ates
By Grace Kerr
Osincup Drug Store
Walgreen Agency
West Side Square
Shure News
Mr. Smith
Squire
Jeff Tuttle
Adam
Cartwright
Medical
London
Johnson
Queen Elizabeth
a_ ladies’ club
Pete Boshart
Dick Giardino
Squire Shoppe
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