Matilda Wasson 95 Dies at Washington Care Center
Mrs Matilda Wasson a 95 year old longtime Washington resident died this morning May 1 1972 at the Washington Care Center The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 pm at Jones Funeral Home with Rev M O Smith in charge Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery She was born April 8 1877 near Sperry Iowa and later lived in Des Moines County She married William E Wasson Feb 21 1900 He died May 26 1949 Surviving are three children Ruth Jenneke Aletha Lambert and Louise Wasson Five grandchildren. Wayne E Davis and ten great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren Also three sisters and one brotherorda
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Matilda Wasson
Washington
Washington Care Center
West Third Street
Jones Funeral
M.O. Smith
Elm Grove
Henrietta Louisa Matilda Kolkman
Sperry
Iowa
Fred
Elizabeth Flanr Kolkman
Des Moines
William E. Wasson
Yarmouth
Fred Knox
Mt. Union
Leon Hammes 52 dies after heart surgery in Iowa City
Leon Francis Hammes aged 52 died around midnight Sunday April 30 1972 at University Hospital Iowa City following heart surgery Friday. He farmed near Clear Creek and sold seed corn. Survived by wife Betty Jane seven children two grandchildren and six siblings. Funeral at Sts Peter and Paul Church with burial in parish cemetery. rosaries at Powell Funeral Home Keota prior to services.
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Sts. Peter and Paul
Hebenstreit
Powell Funeral Home
Keota
Hammes
Mike
Linda) Saresky
Coralville
Larry
Kansas City
Mary Jane Hammes
Cathy Coed Tea Chooses Nancy Wilson Hostess
Nancy Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Wilson and a Washington High School graduate, has been selected Cathy Coed social hostess for the Women s Residence Association of Iowa State University at a Cathy Coed tea.
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Nancy Wilson
Lyle Wilson
Washington High School
Cathy Coed
Women's Residence Association of
Iowa State University
Raymond Cook 84 Fairfield dies after long illness
Raymond Cook, 84, of Fairfield died Saturday, April 28, 1972, at Kirk Nursing Home in Agency after a six year illness. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Gould Funeral Home Richland with Rev. Merle Green officiating. Burial in Friends Cemetery. He was born March 12, 1888, north of Richland in Hopewell, son of Wilson and Delilah Cook, married Ella R. Reighard Sept. 20, 1905. Surviving: wife. two sons Wilbur of Fairfield and Wilford of Birmingham. one daughter Wilda Martin of Fairfield. eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death.
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Richland
Raymond Cook
Fairfield
Kirk
Agency
Gould
Merle Green
Friends Cemetery
Mr. Cook
Hopewell
Wilson
Delilah Singleton Cook
Ella R. Reighard
Wilbur
Wilford
Birmingham
Wilda Martin
Scouts win merit award at Scout-O-Rama in Iowa City
Twelve Scouts from Troop 242 of St. James earned a first place award of merit and honor for a soil and water conservation display at Scout-O-Rama in Iowa City. The display highlighted erosion control, hydrologic cycle and water purification.
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St. James
Iowa City
Scout O - Rama
Randy Russell
Sid Mabb
Mike Zehr
Chris Zehr
Headliners 4 H Club Holds Tuesday Meeting
The Headliners 4 H Club met Tuesday night with Debbie Vanderlinden. Seventeen members and two guests attended. Talks covered choosing snacks wisely substitutions and hair while demonstrations featured salad dressings tuna salad submarines science why cheese and home improvement. Refreshments followed hosted by the hostess and her mother.
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4-H Club
Debbie Vanderlinden
Mary Meeker
Lori Hershberger
Jane Shearer
Jeanne Gevock
Gina Hershberger
Cheryl Pfeifer
Bridal Portrait Policy Change At The Evening Journal
The Evening Journal announces a policy change allowing bridal pictures of the couple taken before the wedding. Previously only the bride’s photo was printed. Couples are asked to arrange with photographers in advance and deliver the chosen image to the Society Editor at least three days before the wedding.
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The
Evening Journal Today
Journal
Keota man Andy J. Sheetz dies at 78
Andy J. Sheetz 78 of Keota died at home Sunday morning after a period of failing health. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Wednesday May 3 1972 at United Presbyterian Church Keota with Rev. David Reeves. Burial Valley Cemetery. Visitation starts evening at Powell Funeral Home Keota. He was born February 12 1894 Tyrone community south of Keota, married Florence Frank February 12 1920, lived in Valley then Keota since 1946. He leaves wife and many relatives, 28 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a brother Alfred. He was a WWI veteran and VFW member.
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Keota
Andy J. Sheetz
United Presbyterian Church
David Reeves
Valley Cemetery
Powell Funeral Home
Mr. Sheetz
Tyrone
Godfrey
Augusta Laundgraf Sheetz
Florence Frank
Washington
Washington County
VFW
Richard
Newport News
Everette
Margaret) Davison
Wayland
Roger
Norwalk
Calif
Raymond
Buena Park
Fred
Naomi) Wade
Marion
Paul
Ft. Collins
Colo
Wilfred
Pauline) Cady
Jean Sparky
Chula Vista
Larry
Jim
Alfred
Oskaloosa
Oscar
Robert
Fletcher Named Postmaster at Crawfordsville
Mrs. Ruthe A. Fletcher, officer in charge since June 1 1971, officially becomes Crawfordsville postmaster effective April 29. A Crawfordsville native, she and husband Vernon Fletcher raise four sons and seven grandchildren.
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Ruthe A. Fletcher
Crawfordsville
Carl Wessel
Postal Service
Springfield
Ill
Fletcher
Keota Man Injured In One Car Crash
Dennis Patterson of Keota suffered head and facial injuries in a single vehicle crash on Highway One just north of Green Meadows during a rainstorm. He was alone, taken to Washington County Hospital and then to University Hospital in Iowa City in good condition. Car damage was about $1000.
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Dennis Patterson
Keota
Green Meadows
Patterson
Washington County Hospital
University Hospital
Iowa City
On the Record New Cars and Vehicles Listed
A record listing various new cars and vehicles includes L.H. or Irene Trotter Plymouth Emery Duane Gingerich BSA Motorcycle Keith Statler International Truck Laverne Joseph Streff Chevrolet Truck Dan A. Graber Dodge Truck General Telephone Co of the Midwest Chevrolet Truck Alan Wayne Clark Chevrolet Judy Maxine Gould Hornet F W or Roberta Warner Aristocrat Travel Trailer Powell Funeral Homes Inc Ford Harold Roswell Morgan Subaru Sterling Wayne Schweitzer Chevrolet Truck Loren Benjamin Renoux Pontiac.
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L.H. Or Irene Trotter
Plymouth
Emery Duane Gingerich
BSA
Keith Statler
International
Laverne Joseph Streff
Chevrolet
Dan A. Graber
Dodge
General, Telephone Co
Midwest
Alan Wayne Clark
Judy Maxine Gould
Hornet
F.W. Or
Roberta Warner
Powell Funeral Homes, Inc
Ford
Harold Roswell Morgan
Subaru
Sterling Wayne Schweitzer
Loren Benjamin Renoux
Pontiac
Y-Wives May basket exchange marks Mothers' Guest Day
The Y-Wives dessert luncheon Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Y features a May basket exchange. Members bring a handmade basket to trade. The meeting, Mothers' Guest Day, will include special recognition for Mothers and installation of new officers.
Briefs Fined and Traffic Accident Report
Four motorists paid fines in justice court for speeding: Clifford Crafton Conesville $12 Carl Sommer Fisher Ill $30 Rex Stout Washington $12 William Steele Washington $20. A Saturday 4 40 p m traffic crash on East Madison and South Ninth caused about 1300 damage to two cars with Effie McArter charged for failure to yield at a stop intersection after stopping at the intersection then pulling out and striking Albert Stoner who was northbound.
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Justice of the Peace Court
Clifford D. Crafton
Conesville
Carl F. Sommer
Fisher, Ill
Rex Allen Stout
Washington
William A. Steele
Effie Naomi McArter
Madison Street
South Ninth Avenue
Albert Leroy Stoner
South Ninth
Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings
A series of community events lists weekly meetings and activities. Groups include Rainbow Girls at the Masonic Temple, Stewart School PTA, YWCA Council potluck, Fortnightly Club breakfast, Y-Wives tea, Tops club, West Chester Civic Club, Shiloh Sunshine Sisters lunch, and multiple exchanges and dinners at various venues with dates and hosts noted.
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Stewart School
PTA
Ywca Council
YWCA
West Chester Centennial Civic Club
Methodist Church
Esther White
Shiloh Sunshine Sisters
Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women Meet for Fashion Show
Mrs Henrietta Booth hosted Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women with 14 members present. Mrs Harold Timmins and Mrs Robert Stephens led. safety talk urged breakfast snacks and legislative awareness. Fashion Show and Tell featured dresses while M L Crawford displayed robes layettes for Ship Hope. Guests included Mrs Toppan Johnson, Mrs James Rosien and Jane.
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Henrietta Booth
Cedar Township
M.L. Crawford
Hope
Wayne Knapp
Toppan Johnson
James Rosien
Jane
Landscape tour planned for local homes May 10
The Washington County Extension Service sponsors a twilight landscaping tour on Wednesday May 10. Attendees will visit the Arden Frees residence at 3 Orchard Drive and Richard McCleery home at 1229 South Iowa Avenue to view trees shrubs and other landscape ideas. Extension specialist Jean Olson of Iowa State University will discuss shrub and tree selection care and landscape principles. The tour starts at 6 15 p m at the Freel residence and is open to the public.
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Washington County Extension Service
Jim Frier
Arden Frees
Orchard Drive
Washington County Hospital
Richard McCleery
South
Iowa Avenue
Washington
Jean Olson
Iowa State University
Freel
Gerot Named Junior Class Representative at McPherson College
Gerot daughter of rural Ainsworth residents Mr and Mrs Robert L Gerot has been named junior class representative on McPherson College student council for the coming term Funeral services for Clement Elias Griffith were held at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Harry P Lees Jr and Rev Lloyd Bauer in charge Casketbearers included Cloyce Crone Keith Stewart Ed Slemmons William Dusenbery Walter Duvall and Laurel Statler Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Gerot
Sharon Gerot
Robert L. Gerot
Ainsworth
McPherson College
Livestock Prices Move Higher at Joliet Market
JOLIET IL UP I Live stock market reports cattle and slaughter steers showing gains with high choice and prime prices near 37.00 for steers and 36.25 for heifers. Tuesday receipts are estimated at 800 head with varying ranges for grades and canners at 22.00 to 22.50.
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Joliet, Ill
UPI
Canada Farm Pest Control Spending in 1969
Canada Department of Agriculture data show farmers spent about 43.5 million dollars on livestock pest control products crop and seed treatments and herbicides in 1969. The average Canadian would need nearly a half pound of white potatoes daily to match the per person consumption rate noted by the Agriculture department.
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Canada Department of Agriculture
Canada
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Rebecca
Michael
Craig
Joe
Michelle Saresky
Carl
Bernice) Vogel
Adrian Peiffer
Davenport
Albert
Agnes) Horras
Edward Hammes
Joseph Hammes
Howard
Dorothy) Horras
Ollie
Arnold
Russell Stover
Candiel
Mkc
Daniel
Drug Store
Washington, Iena
Margaret Davidson
George Hammond
Fort Madison
Burlington
Vernon Fletcher
Gary
Steve
Glen
Stan
Waco High School
United Presbyterian Church, Order of Eastern Star
America Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Social Hour Club
National Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary
James Garner
Susan Clark
Warner Bros
Osincup
Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Rainbow Line
Rainbow Board
Washington County Association
Just Us
Lewis Goodlander
Reformed Presbyterian Church Mother Daughter
Linger Longer
Don Bartholomew
Flower and Bulb Exchange
Ainsworth Ces
Alpha Chi
Delta Kappa Gamma
Herb Campbell
Marion Hobby Club
Edwin Wittetoe
Methodist Delta Alpha
Fellowship Hall
Church
Friendly Circle Club
Elwood Kleese
Don Simmering
Cedar Township Farm Bureau Women
Washington Evening Journal
Chicago
Wayland Lumber CO
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