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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1968

Page

2

Lawyers merge practices in Washington to form new firm

Louis J. Kehoe and the firm of Livingston Day Meeker and Bates announced a merger effective May 1 in Washington. The combined practice will be Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker and Bates with Kehoe moving to 112 South Avenue B after mid April while remaining at 1032 North Marion for now. Kehoe has practiced 51 years and has long operated from the Jeffrey Building. Livingston Day Meeker and Bates had occupied the same building for over 70 years.

L. J. Kehoe Livingston, Day, Meeker & Bates Robert Louis J. Kehoe Washington Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker Kehoe South Avenue B Mr. Kehoe North Marion Jeffrey the Square

Provisions liberalized Work and Social Security in 1968

In 1968 social security rules let beneficiaries earn more while still receiving some payments. The annual limit rose to 1680 dollars and monthly limit to 140 dollars, with partial payments possible beyond those thresholds. For earnings above 2880, deductions rise, and benefits can be canceled if withholdings exceed payable amounts. The rule does not apply to disabled persons.

Richard L. Roth Burlington

Jan Heaton to star in Wesleyan Twelfth Night comedy

Jan Heaton daughter of Mr and Mrs Ward Heaton of Washington will appear as Vila in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at Iowa Wesleyan College chapel auditorium this week. Tickets available each night until 8 pm. The comedy runs Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings.

Jan Heaton Ward Heaton Washington Vila Shakespear Iowa Wesleyan College Chapel

Coe College Student Elected Sorority Treasurer

Judy Vetter, a sophomore at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, has been elected treasurer of the Alpha Gamma chapter of Alpha Xi Delta. Tom Dodder, son of Daryl Dodder, earned Dean's List recognition for 1967 at the Kansas City Art Institute, majoring in painting. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Davison and families visited Kinross, while Rodney Letts and Charlie Davison hosted callers at Homer Mann's Brighton home.

Judy Vetter Keith Vetter Coe College Cedar Rapids Alpha Gamma Chapter Alpha Xi Delta National Sorority Rodney Letts Charlie Davison Homer Mann Brighton Tom Dodder Daryl Dodder Kansas City Art Institute Tom

Mansur speaks to Washington Y's Men members

John Mansur, an American Field Service exchange student hosted by the Ira Morrisons, addressed the Washington Y's Men Club Tuesday. He shared impressions of America with color slides, and the program featured a Show Boat skit with Kay Stewart and others. The club approved an Easter Sunrise Service at a local church and welcomed new members Ed Jarrard Larry Shalla and Jerry King.

John Mansur Washington Y’s John Ira Morrisons Washington Morrison America Kay Stewart Jesse Knight Charles Goodell Don Pearl Ron Wise Ed Jarrard Larry Shalla Jerry King

Aileen Snyder Wins Nash Finch Checker of the Year

Aileen Snyder of the Jack and Jill Washington store is named Checker of the Year for 1968 in a Nash Finch Company contest. She represents the Iowa division and earns an all expense paid weekend in Minneapolis with other regional winners. Dale Fuhr and Joe Cochran praise her as a very fine checker.

Aileen Snider Fuhr and Cochran Jack & Jill Nash Finch Company Minneapolis Aileen Iowa Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Nash - Finch Company Dale Fuhr Joe Cochran Washington

Local reserve unit boosts economy with payroll total

The 872nd Light Maintenance DS Company Army Reserve in Washington paid 53 537 35 to enlisted personnel and officers in the last year. Civilians and one regular army member added 42 000 to 45 000, plus supplies and parts, pushing local spending over 100 000. Authorized strength is 143, with a larger payroll anticipated next year.

872Nd Light Maintenance DS Company Army Reserve Unit Washington

Shoplifting fines tied to Tucson man at Fareway

Virgil Allen Grace of Tucson Arizona was fined 10 dollars and costs after being charged with shoplifting at the Fareway store here. He was caught with several cartons of cigarettes cheese and other items.

Virgil Allen Grace Tucson Ariz Fareway

Junior corn and soybean project deadline near

Saturday March 30 is the last day for entries in the 1968 Junior Corn and Soybean Growers Project for 4-H and FFA members in Benton Cedar Iowa Johnson Jones Linn and Washington counties. Entry blanks are available from vocational instructors and county extension personnel.

F.F.A Benton Cedar Iowa Johnson, Jones, Linn Washington Vivan Jennings

Funeral for Mrs Myrtle Horton 95 at Brighton

Mrs Myrtle Horton 95 dies in Washington residence. Funeral at United Presbyterian Church Brighton at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev S C Picken officiating. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery. Gould Funeral Home in charge. Survived by five children, twelve grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Brighton Myrtle Horton United Presbyterian Home Washington United Presbyterian Church S. C. Picken Hillcrest Cemetery Gould Funeral Home Horton James Letitia Vance Robinson Avery Ellsworth Horton B. G Florence) Willits Indianola Leland A Willis V Frank Mildred) Gibson Osceola Theodore Eau Claire Wis

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