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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1964

Page

3

Graduation highlights and local notices in Washington history

The column recounts Harold Gamon earning a B S in agriculture at Iowa State College, JoAnn O Conner from Riverside in Detroit’s Marygrove College choir, and Audrey Vittetoe earning an x ray technician cap. It notes pneumonia illness, bandage injuries, Easter travel plans, visitors, and community events from Washington including fire place rebuilding, birthday anniversaries, and local civic affairs.

John Gamon Iowa State College Harold William Gamon W.R. Gamon Frank Henderson Ethel Henderson Ainsworth Army JoAnn O'Conner Riverside Marygrove College Detroit Jo Ann William O’conners

March Madness Poem by Ellen Rebecca Fenn

Poem depicts a personal battle against a formidable force described as a Southern gale. The speaker resists mockery and pride, yet is carved to size on the antagonist’s terms, ending with a note of peace. Ellen Rebecca Fenn is the author.

Marriages in Fairfield and Coralville Reported

The Brighton ceremony united Miss Karen Lee Garretson and Paul Roy Hoyle at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield with Rev. Alvin F. Nelson officiating. In Richland, Linda Lee Moore wed Melvin M. Widner at Danforth Chapel Iowa City as Rev. Dan Adams presided.

Brighton Karen Lee Garretson Eugene Garretson Fairfield Paul Roy Hoyle Dwight Hoyle First Baptist Church Alvin F. Nelson Richland Linda Lee Moore Kenneth Moore Coralville Melvin M. Widner Charles Widner Danforth Chapel Iowa City Dan Adams Coralville Methodist Church

Evening Journal Page Summary Noted for March 21 1964

Front page overview from Washington Iowa newspaper edition notes events and summaries dated March 21 1964. Local items and brief notices appear alongside community updates and regional notices for the day.

Evening Journal Washington, Iowa

Washington Happenings and Local Personal News

A week in Washington covers art show openings at 114 East Washington, civic events, birthday observances, and notable moves as residents travel to Phoenix and Denver. Community updates include police reports, school sports, church and youth group activities, and visits from missionaries and relatives.

Hospital accreditation and local civic notes in Washington county

Washington County Hospital remains accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. A new faceted glass baptistry window by Hans Reuter was installed at St. James Church in memory of Albert and Mary Donovan. The Brothers of the Brush celebrate their 125th anniversary with 29 charters issued to separate chapters. Mrs. Clara Godlove, turning 95, was honored at Sunny Haven Rest Home with two birthday cakes. An art show at 114 East Washington featured 58 works by 23 artists.

Washington Art Guild East Washington Speed Furniture Scott Wilcox Wilcox Brothers Wilcox Blanche Harvey Art Rathmel Manford Wilcox A.D. Rathmel Crawfordsville Ed Kleineberg Winfield Lyle Wilcox Milo Steele Sr Washington County Hospital United States Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals St. James Church Washington Jesus St. John Hans Reuter Albert Mary Donovan Brothers of the Brush Clara Godlove Sunny Haven Godlove Haskins East Washington Street Clara Keota Mary Aller

New Lincoln School Principal Appointed at Lincoln District

Robert Dimit named principal of Lincoln Elementary, bringing nine years at Colfax as social studies teacher and former high school principal. He holds a BA from Parsons and an MA from Drake. District board also approved contracts for two elementary teachers and hired a junior high industrial arts teacher.

Washington Community School District Lincoln Zeso Robert Dimit Lincoln School Parsons College Drake University Colfax

Washington Y's Men elect Osincup president in annual drill

Herbert Osincup was elected president of the Washington Y's Men's Club at a Tuesday night election. John Myers became vice president, Dale Connelly treasurer, and Robert Bates secretary. Board members include Bob Moss Harold Stevens Ez ra Smith.

Herbert Osincup Washington Y's John Myers Dale Connelly Robert Bates Bob Moss Harold Stevens Ezra Smith

Accident Friday Kills Two Near Brighton

A car driven by Mr and Mrs Robert Gonterman of Fairfield collided head on with a semi truck north of Brighton during a snow storm on highway one. Both occupants died instantly in the Friday morning crash.

Robert Gonterman Route Three Fairfield Brighton Highway One

Hospital Saturday Roll Call At Washington Area

Hospital notes list admissions discharges births and medical and surgical statuses across Washington Brighton Keota Ollie Riverside Columbus Junction Kalona and Richmond. Names include Mrs Glenn Pringle Miss Dixie Smith Mrs Ruth Beaty and Mr Dean Wacholz among many patients with multiple dates and locations.

Glenn Pringie Brighton Dean Wacholz Washington Dixie Smith Ainsworth Ruth Beaty Herbert Everett Don Dayton Israel Hoxworth Kenneth Messer and Son Columbus Junction Glen Pringle

Today Births and Medical Updates in Washington

Donald Ball and Peggy Sue Moore receive medical updates in Washington. Mr and Mrs Keith Schulty announce a son in Washington. Mr and Mrs Harold Blodgett announce a son in Washington. Mrs Richard Johnson announces a birth in Washington.

Allen Griggs Washington Donald Ball Musecatine Peggy Sue Moore Washington Surgical Keith Schulty Harold Blodgett Richard Johnson

Deaths in Columbus Junction Riverside and Keota

Mrs. Albert Hammond age 63 dies at home in Columbus Junction Sunday night. Infant Larry Keith Swailes five weeks old dies at Riverside home after recent medical care. Mrs. Henry J. Graf age 70 dies Monday afternoon in Mercy Hospital Iowa City after two weeks as a patient. Funeral for Mrs. Albert Hammond set for Wednesday March 18 at 2 p.m. Stacy Funeral Home.

Cleo Shockey Mercy Hospital Iowa City Columbus Junction Albert Hammond Riverside Larry Keith Swailes Ernest Swailes Keota Henry J. Graf Stacy

Obituary Notices: Glasgow and Wells Die in Iowa Homes

Elwood A. Glasgow aged 80 of Washington died at his son's Mt. Pleasant home after a period of illness. James Ross Wells aged 80 of Exine Iowa died Monday evening at his home. he was father to G A Sim Wells of Keota.

Gary Wagner Wayne Wagner Washington, D. C New York United Nations Empire State Building Capitol Building Congress FBI Elwood A. Glasgow West Fifth Street Washington Mt. Pleasant Keota James Ross Wells Exine Iowa G.A Sim) Wells of

Riverside man Milo Shalla dies at 72 in Iowa City

Milo James Shalla 72 lifelong Washington County resident died Thursday at University Hospital Iowa City. Also reported is the death of Herman E. Elgar retired Mr Pleasant attorney who practiced law in Henry County for many years and was father to Alanson K. and John F. Elgar now lawyers in Mt. Pleasant.

John Breenblossom Sr St. Petersburg Fla Rogers, Ark John Beenblossom Jr Florida Beenblossom Ernie Marion Cedar Rapids Jim Lyle Tipton Washington Veterans Hospital Iowa City Riverside Milo James Shalla University Hospital Washington County Herman E. Elgar Mr. Pleasant

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