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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1971

Page

2

Shenandoah Teen Found Dead In Submerged Car

Dennis Lloyd, 17, missing since February 28, was found in his car submerged in the East Nishnabota River near Shenandoah, ten miles from town. The Shenandoah High School junior and sports photographer for the Shenandoah Evening Sentinel apparently fell asleep at the wheel on U.S. 59, struck a bridge piling, and rolled into the river. His father, a professor at Iowa State University, could not believe he would run away.

Shenandoah UPI Nishnabota Page County Dick Hunt Dennis Lloyd W. E. Loyd Hunt Malvern Shenandoah High School Shenandoah Evening Sentinel Iowa Highway Patrol Lloyd Iowa State University Ames

Highland Boosters feed crowd at pancake and sausage supper

Highland Booster Club president Dick Swailes reports the annual Pancake and whole hog sausage supper at Highland High School drew about 1000 attendees. Winners of half a beer were Doug Yoder of West Chester and Doug Allen of Washington. Donations from numerous individuals and businesses fueled the event, with many names listed as supporters.

Dick Swailes Highland Booster Club Highland High School Doug Yoder West Chester Doug Allen Washington

Harley Holdeman Dies at 79 in Letts Rural Community

Harley Holdeman 79 of rural Letts died Thursday March 11 in Mercy Hospital Town City. He was a farmer in the Letts community. Funeral services Sunday March 14 at 2 p.m. Stacy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction with burial Nichols Cemetery. Visitation after 5 p.m. today. Born March 19, 1891 in Lone Tree, son of Jesse and Julie Holdeman. Survived by wife Golda May Pike, daughter Mrs. Margaret Seales, son Adel Holdeman, four grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, three brothers Perry Iowa City Vernon Boulder Cole of Orlando Fla., and three sisters Bessie Bowman, Elsie Case, Lucy Kirchner.

Columbus Junction Harley Holdeman Letts Mercy Hospital Town City Stacy Lewis Nichols Cemetery Mr. Holdeman Lone Tree Jesse Julie Hinkley Holdeman Golda May Pike Mucatine Margaret Seales Adel Holdeman West Branch Perry Holdeman Iowa City Vernon Boulder Cole Kenneth Orlando Fla Bessie Bowman Moline Ill Elsie Case Des Moines Lucy Kirchner Riverside

Silberstein Plays 18th Century Cello in Washington Concert

Jascha Silberstein performs Sunday afternoon at three in the high school auditorium on a rare cello nearly 300 years old. He owns two fine instruments, a 1720 Gofriller and a 1730 Gofriller, and says Pablo Casals favored a Gofriller. The concert aims to bring lush, tuneful, heartfelt music to audiences, with Silberstein stressing that music should be fun and rewarding for both performer and listeners.

Silberstein Jascha Silberstein Washington Matteo Gofriller Pablo Casals Concert

Club meetings and activities in local social clubs

Just Us Club members met with Mrs. Lola Huston on Wednesday with six members present. Contests and bingo were led by Mrs. Lottie Augustine, Mrs. George Baker, Helen Kaufman, and Mrs. Ralph White, with Mrs. Opal Parcell presiding. Refreshments were arranged by Mrs. Augustine and Helen Kaufman. The Friendly Circle met at the Captain's Table for eleven members and husbands, with Mrs. Harold Klopfenstein receiving a secret sister birthday gift. officer elections are set for April and entertainment by Mrs. Richard Schiebel and Mrs. Don Shelangoski. The Rebekah Club met at Mrs. Ethel Palmer’s home with ten members. business led by Mrs. Carl Kelly, planning a potluck for April 8 at 6:30 p.m. headed by Emma Barnett. members were asked to bring white elephants and Bingo was enjoyed with refreshments.

Just US Club Lola Huston Marie Wood Lottie Augustine George Baker Helen Kaufman Ralph White Lola Goodlander Opal Parcell Augustine Friendly Circle Friendly Circle Club Harold Klopfenstein James Rebekah Club Ethel Palmer Rebekah Iva Simpson Carl Kelly Emma Barnett

Record of Admittances and Dismissals

Admitted yesterday include Mrs Maude Snakenburg of Washington medical. Dismissed today are Elmer Sammons Riverside George Shaffer Washington and Jesse Stout Crawfordsville.

Elmer Sammons Riverside George Shaffer Washington Jesse Stout Crawfordsville

School Menus Week of March 15 Washington Highland Mid Prairie

Weekly school lunch offerings list meals for Washington Highland and Mid Prairie campuses from Monday to Friday. Dishes include beefburgers, turkey, Irish stew, pizza, fish sticks, ravioli, maidrites, tuna salad, and chili options with sides such as potatoes, vegetables, fruits, desserts, and milk.

Washington Waco Mid - Prairie Salisbury

Betty Friedan to Speak at Iowa Memorial Union

Betty Friedan a national leader of the women's liberation movement will speak Tuesday evening at the University of Iowa Main Lounge in Iowa Memorial Union 8 p.m. Tickets printed for MacBride Auditorium were distributed and additional tickets will be available by March 12 at the Union Box Office for faculty staff and students with IDs. Public tickets available Tuesday morning.

Iowa City Betty Friedan Women's Liberation Movement Iowa Memorial Union University of Iowa Macbride Auditorium Union U of I

Marines and Army Men Advance in Training and Service

Marine Cpl Edward Wu f son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Wuft completed the Field Radio Operators Course at Communications Electronics School MCRD San Diego top student with 90 percent overall average meritoriously promoted to his present rank enlisted in June 1970 for a two year term. Specialist Harris son of Mr C E Sonny Harris of 809 E Madison graduated 1968 from Washington High School entered the Army September 1969 basic at Ft. Polk served in Germany and Vietnam since September 1970 recently awarded the Army Commendation Medal while a door gunner with the 11th ACR Headquarters Troop. Harris is grandson of Mrs Florence McNeal Mrs Leona Littles and Arthur Harris of Washington.

Edward Wu'f U.S. Marine Corps Elmer Wuf RED 1 Wash Communications Electronics School MCRD San Diego Calif Edward Harris C. E Sonny) Harris E. Madison Washington High School Army Ft. Polk Germany Vietnam Army Commendation Medal 11Th Acr

Nazarene Church Moves to New Home in Washington

The Church of the Nazarene, formerly at 410 E Jefferson, has moved to 220 West Madison at the corner of 92 West and South Ave. B. Regular services began last Sunday and a public dedication and open house are planned after ongoing re arranging and organizing. Reverend Joseph Shimko Jr. leads the church, with the open house slated for a future date.

Church of the Nazarene E. Jefferson Washington West Madison West and South Ave. B St. Paul United Church of Christ Joseph Shimko Jr

YWCA Dinner On Sale With Notable Guest Speaker

Tickets for the YWCA annual dinner are on sale at 2.50 per person, available at the YWCA desk or through subroup representatives. The event, Friday April 2 at 6 90 p.m., will feature Mrs. Malcolm N. Smith of Chicago, a National Board and World Council member.

YWCA Malcolm N. Smith Chicago Ywca of the USA World Council of the Ull House Tull House Smith Jane Addams Muriel Foreman Smith Hull House Association Hull House The

Ainsworth Hosts Federation Women Club Convention

The Federated Women's Clubs met in Ainsworth with county chairman Mrs. Clarence I. Richards presiding. Fortnightly Club members attended and a memorial for late members S. E. Blattner, Leo Stone, and Henry Sutherland was observed. Attendees from Washington Fortnightly Club included president Don Maxwell and many others.

Federated Women’s Clubs Ainsworth Clarence I. Richards M. C. Smith S. E. Blattner Leo Stone Henry Sutherland Herb Osincup Dwain Tschantz Claire Keating Richard Paul Washington Don Maxwell Phil Weldin Lloyd Neiswanger Ruth Bell B. B. Bordwell Charles Rademaker W. W. Nolin Robert Wiley T. C. Davis Robert Holmes Arden Freel M.O. Smith Harry Ramseyer William Put Wilace Swartzendruber Wellman W. Q. V Minos Miller

Immanuel Lutheran Women Host Circle Meetings

The Immanuel Lutheran Church Women held circle meetings this week. Eve ning Circle hosted by Mrs. Archie Lovick, led by Mrs. Carrie Sump, with visitors from St. James Church. Tuesday circle at the church with Mrs. Jack Quigley hosting and Mrs. Ervin Simmering leading. Afternoon circle at Mrs Karl Schmidt with Mrs Schmidt guiding. Mitten tree planned for Easter for Indian children. Bake sale committee chaired by Mrs Yaro Chmel. Cards to servicemen in Viet Nam exchanged, mother-daughter salad supper discussed for May. Refreshments served.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Archie Lovick Carrie Sump St. James Church Jack Quigley Ervin Vietnam

Former Columbus Junction resident dies in Florida

Carl Dircks about 78 died Thursday in Orange City Florida. He formerly lived in Columbus Junction and farmed east of town. Arrangements are being made at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction.

Clumbus Junction Carl Dircks Orange City Fla Columbus Junction Stacy - Lewis Funeral Home

4-H Skating Party Planned for Monday Evening

All 4-H members are invited to a skating party on Monday March 15 from 7 to 9 30 p m at the skating rink. Bring a friend and join in the fun with fellow 4-H'ers.

Local hospital patient and dean’s list student named

Maurice Meyer is a patient in Veterans Hospital Iowa City in room 5 East. Jane Kleese daughter of Mr and Mrs Elwood Kleese was named to the Dean's List at the University of Iowa Iowa City.

Maurice Meyer Veterans Hospital Iowa City Find Jane Kleese Elwood Kleese The University of Iowa

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