Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1968

Page

7

Joyce Greiner Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Party

Joyce Greiner 11th birthday party held Sunday at her Keota home with nine inviting girls. Guests included Lynn Klein Cindy Geil and Debby Henry among others. Relatives and neighbors visited for dinner and afternoon, with many conversations about local families and weekend visits.

Sharon Niffenegger Columbus Junction Margaret Brown Ruth Trier Cindy Greg Christi Greiner Johnnie Schantz Johnnie Trier Ollie Wheeling West Chester Pat Metcalf Traci Washington Richardson Wolfe Leo Becker West Point Pete Becker Ed Peiffer Howard Bomber Rosemond Redlinger Ray Eakins and Sons Dale Eakins Blakesburg Marjorie Moody Lake Geneva Joe Romine Ruby Sharp Everett Green Allen Reighard Buzzy Tadlock LeRoy Peiffer Michelle Ottumwa Elmer Peiffer Harold Pepper Mexico Missouri Billy Peppers Wellman

Morgan Family Visit and Weekend Guests at Fort Madison

V L Morgan is Ft. Madison guest as they visit with daughter and family J B White in Ft. Madison. Ray Morgan hosts supper for V L Morgan and family. Ray's birthday noted. Weekend visitors include J B White and family, with J B calling and Steve staying overnight at grandparents. Ida McClurg and Garry Rogers visit Mrs Ray Morgan. A J Steinbeck hosts Sunday dinner with Kenneth Steinbeck Kortney Frank Van Order Neal Bur.

Ray Morgans Steve Rusty White Ida McClurg Garry Rogers Oskaloosa Ray Morgan A. J. Steinbeck Kenneth Steinbeck Kortney Frank van Order Neal Bur

Former pastor McCracken to lead Walsh Friends Church

Rev. and Mrs. John E. McCracken of Argonta Kansas, former Richland Rubio Friends pastors, will start as minister of a Friends Church in Walsh Colorado on April 1. Other items note local visits and family moves including Duttons, Hahns, and Royce families with hospital and travel updates.

Richland John E. McCracken Argonta Kansas

Kalona Rebekahs meet on Friday in Odd Fellow hall

Four teen members of the Kalona Rebekah Lodge met Friday evening in the Odd Fellow hall with Mrs. Phillip Preston presiding as noble grand. Reports from the Three-Link meeting in Iowa City and plans for the District 92 Convention in Wellman were noted. A cash donation to the Red Cross and 42 sick calls were reported. The social committee was named for the April 5 meeting. Bryan Fry celebrated his twelfth birthday with a pizza party. Captain and Mrs. William Reif of Alexandria, Virginia welcomed a son, Eric William, born March 17. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Logan Reif. Sunday dinner guests at the Way home included Mrs. John D. Woodin and others.

Keota Florence Crawford Washington Kenny Pepper Carla Lyle Romine Joe Romine Donald McArtor Cedar Rapids Walter McArtor Coralville Pat Patterson Moline Illinois Helen Pridemore John B. Weber Joe Conklin Memphis Missouri Norbert Weber Ed Weber Sigourney Luke Weber Paul Weber Kinross Cletus Weber Harper Tony Weber Isadore Weber Wellman Alfred Kleinmeyer Iowa City Joe Woltering Mark Weber Leon Vogel Quaker Men of Pleasant Plain Quarterly Meeting Salem Friends Church Lyle Keiser Clyde Rapp Fairfield Hospital Beryla van Dyke Veteran's Hospital Frank Mayer Richland O. E. S. School of Masonic Hall Barbara Henderson Ruth Clifford Pepper Packwood Kenneth Steinbeck Ollie Eldon Brighton Batavia Dwight Westercamp Ralph Talley Nina Smith Bryan Cavitt Coffee Walter Sheafe Ottumwa Willard Ronald Jerry Morrow Muscatine Bessie Hudson Ronald Douds Leo Hahn Ronald Hahn Henderson Nevada Las Vegas Raymond Hahn Waterloo California Raymond Leo Hahns Kalona Kalona Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow Phillip Preston Noble Grand Donald Siefken Fay W. Boone Preston Carnation Lodge Red Cross Alva Kepler Rose Sleichter Tom Russell Jack Guengerich Paul Baumert Bryan Fry Earl Fry Bill Yoder Bob Stagner Clayton Hershberger Matt Paul McAndrew Dean Kron James TeBockhorst William Reif Alexandria Eric William Reif North Armistead St Apt Logan Reif Eugene Way John D. Woodin John Jimmy Velma Way H. J. Bigelow Judy Enfield

Morgans Attend Horse Sale and Local Gatherings

Saturday night at the Sigourney sale barn featured Morgans at a horse sale. The Morgan family then hosted and visited relatives in Washington. A Richland fire near Rubio prompted a River Bottom response with locals aiding to prevent spread. Numerous social visits followed across Rubio, Richland, Keota, Brighton, Hillsboro, and Danforth area households.

Bowling high scores and team totals from event

Dutch posted a 2607 team series and 936 team game while Han son had 2519 in series and Har old 888 in game. Cal Little led individual series with 569 and Don Taylor 564, Gerald Ed wards 225 and Cal Little 213 in games. Falk 2546 and Wor ley 2505 teamwork followed, with Worley 880 and Falk 865 in games. Dale Bower 582 and Jim Wagenknecht 562 led individual series, while Wagenknecht 223 and Bower 221 led games.

Dutch Hanson Harold Cal Little Don Taylor Gerald Edwards Falk Worley Dale Bower Jim Wagenknecht

Spares and Dots Compete in Bowling Series

The Spares posted 2102 in team series and 728 in team game while the Dots totaled 2022 in team series and 716 in team game. Barb Steele led with 520 in series and 204 in game, followed by Anna Russell 504 and Carolyn Levy 192.

Spares Dots Barb Steele Anna Russell Carolyn Levy

Frank Comments Greetings

Frank discusses expanding customer area and recalls meeting George Lord 31 years ago when first insured. He promotes Birdsfoot Trefoil seed and inoculation for long lasting pasture, notes A.S.C. program support, and highlights prompt delivery, no gimmicks, and continued service with a full seed line at affordable prices.

Rematch Tonight Houston UCLA Clash in NCAA Semis

Houston and UCLA meet in the NCAA semifinal at the Astrodome after a 71-69 Jan. 20 Houston win. UCLA seeks revenge as 8 to 5 1/2 point favorites, while Houston carries a 31 game win streak and top coaches John Wooden Guy Lewis forecast sharper play. North Carolina and Ohio State open the doubleheader as both teams aim to reach Saturday's final.

Los Angeles UPI Houston UCLA Astrodome Cougars Bruins Ohio State North Carolina Elvin Hayes John Wooden Guy Lewis Nevada Tar Heels Larry Miller Rusty Clark Kentucky Lexington Fred Taylor Buckeyes Dean Smith

Semifinals set in National Junior College tourney

Top ranked San Jacinto Texas and second ranked Vincennes Indiana advanced toward the championship round of the National Junior College tournament. San Jacinto 42 2 meets Trenton New Jersey at 7 45 pm Vincennes 25 1 faces Murray State Oklahoma at 9 15 pm with other consolation bracket games today.

Hutchinson Kan UPI San Jacinto Tex Vincennes Ind Trenton N.J Murray State Oklahoma Robert Morris Illinois Peducah Boise Idaho Iowa Central Christian College of Texas Miami-Dade Florida Jeff Halliburton Ollie Taylor Christian Miami- Dade Sterling Colo Broome Tech Binghamton N.Y Paducah Bismarck N.C Gardner-Webb St. Louis Baptist

Saturday Loafers League Scores and Standings

Readable lines show teams Pickers Strikers and others in a bowling league with team series and game highs. Individual leaders include Montgomery Rae Lee Schrock while Tuesday results list Peoples Savings Bank Sherman Eden Moothart Home Town Mills Moose Carson I H Sales and top team marks Bank Moothart.

Loafers Siomots Chevy Pickers Lofters Seis Ven Gutter Cleaners PEE Gamo Chase Pickers Strikers Montgomery Rae Lee Schrock Twi - Lite League Peoples Savings Bank WEES Wits Atret Denice Sherman - Eden Sat Ues Carson Plumbing Eee Ogre Cabs Cacerien Moothart Home Town

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joyce Greiner Mr. and Mrs Dennis Patterson Tommy Gretter Tommy Dennys Isaac Marr Marion Marr Mary Lou Wilmer Cox Carol Mary Jean Gary Mills Grinnell Helen Mills Mills Irene and Everett Zillmer Dennis the Menace Ton Carroll Steinbeck Jim Andy George Frank Flieg Raymond Steinbeck San Diego Calif Keith Steinbeck Elmer Derby Rubio Dorothy Snyder Dorothy Cora Reighard Barbara Sparks John Richards Larry Morgan Ray Mourer Jack Moore Keota Park Grace Tinnes Lloyd Derby Davenport Sandra Kay Harley Sacred Heart Catholic Church Debbie Kent Martin Auto Service Marine North 7Th V. L. Morgan Ft. Madison D. H. Watson English River Pellets, Inc Kalona, Iowa Otto Pfeifer Geo. J. Breitenbach Washington, Iowa Kalona Rebekahs Mrs. Eugene Way Morgans Mikey Craig Morgan Sigourney Sale Eugene Morgan Jeanne Heston Amy Schmitter Ron Powell Burlington Joe Jones Fairfield Don Long Boyd Sanders Charles Blakely Bellwood Ill Verle Gardner Clyde Aaron Nordyke Ray Nordyke Neligh Nebr Ralph Nordyke Champaign Five Towners League Won Home Lumber Harold Sinclair Wag's Psanee Washingteen Mfg. Mullens Wee Hanson Concrete Falk Clothing C & J Feeds Seasss Martin Cleaners Worley Gulf Fort Masonry Tindal Fort Coast Journal Martin Slow Rollers Frank McAllen Texas George Lord Ainsworth Rio Grande Valley George Mathers A.S.C Patterson Seed and Supply Cage Goliaths Bank Vadia Burlingame Hardy Washington County Fairgrounds M. W Tron Elec Faye Knight Keith Murphy Mike Orris Royal Homer Wimpsett
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication