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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1968

Page

2

Hauter Will Speak At Washington YMCA Meeting

Washington YMCA holds its annual meeting on Tuesday May 14 with dinner at 6 30 p m. Dr C A Larsen chairman of the adult program committee announces reservations due by noon May 13. Dr L W Hauter will be the evenings speaker, formerly interim pastor at First Presbyterian Church. The program includes board elections and year end reports.

Washington Ymca C. A. Larsen YMCA L. W. Hauter Hauter First Presbyterian Church Washington Robert Choate Lee Holland Join Owen Bob Reed Verle Gallagher Vernon Elgin Paul Gebhardt Calvin Larsen Kelly Schlapkohl John Walker Richard Paul Wendell Eden

Yoder Feed to Start New Plant in Frytown

Yoder Feed, Inc. plans a new ultra modern feed manufacturing plant next to its Frytown site, six miles north of Kalona. Ground breaking is set for Saturday at 11 a.m. with a public ceremony and coffee after. The plant will be push button operated, dust tight, and capable of 120 tons per eight hour shift with 30 bulk load out bins and fully automated bagging. Construction begins in two to three weeks. Henry Schipke and Associates of Minneapolis are design engineers.

Frytown Kalona Yoder, Inc Yoder

Sharon Schlief Captures Seventh District Speech Award

Sharon Schlief of Washington, a Washington Community Schools student, won first place at the Seventh District Public Speaking Contest in Oskaloosa. The national topic is Lifetime Objectives, with $10,000 in scholarships for high school students. she advances to the state contest later this summer. Terry Phillips of Fremont finished second.

The Order Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias Oskaloosa Sharon Schlief Raymond Schlief Washington Washington Community Schools Miss Schlief Order of Knights of Pythias

Marion Avenue church starts new schedule

The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church shifts Sunday service to 9 30 and church school to 10 45 for a trial period starting May 5. After the trial, a final decision will be made on whether the new hours continue.

Marion Avenue Church Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church

CAP Board Meeting Set for Mount Pleasant

The Southeast Iowa Community Action Organization board of directors will meet at the Mental Health Institute in Mount Pleasant at 8 p.m. Monday May 6. Speaker will be Mary Sutter R N director of Southeast Iowa Homemaker Home Health Aide Service.

Southeast Iowa Community Action Organization, Inc Mental Health Institute Mount Pleasant Mary Sutter R. N Southeast Iowa Homemaker Home Health Aide Service

Rosemary Club Hosts Bridge and May Day Breakfast

The Rosemary Club met Wednesday with Mrs. Donald Brown. Three bridge tables had high score for Mrs. Towyn Davies and low for Mrs. Frank Wenger. Guest Mrs. Keith Hardy helped with refreshments. Corrine Phelps hosted a May Day breakfast at Captain's Table for Longer Longer Club members. Twelve members and several children attended. guests Mrs. Donna Self and Mrs. Clay Goode attended and Goode shared Puerto Rico photos. A flower exchange was held and door prize went to Mrs. Clyde Dawson Sr.

Rosemary Club Donald Brown Towyn Davies Frank Wenger Keith Hardy Harry Drake Hardy Corrine Phelps Donna Self Clay Goode

Final rites for John W. Greiner held at St James Church

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St James Catholic Church for John W. Greiner with Rev Edward F. Collins presiding. Pallbearers included Jer ome Greiner Marvin Greiner Ronald Greiner Donald Peiffer Glenn Peiffer and John Chalupa. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Sherman Eden Funeral Home arranged the service.

Local residents plan garage and housing renovations

G F Moothart 610 North Ave C new garage. Robert Buffington 1506 North Marion patio and addition to house. Insurance Plan Savings Loan 120 East Washington remodeling and landscaping of present building. Hotle Homes 904 Paradise Drive new residence. Hotle Homes 1003 East Harrison new residence. John Goodwin 1013 East Third addition to house. Stan Kiesey 518 South Iowa new garage. Jerry Goodwin 603 South Fourth attached new garage. Derby Manufacturing 100 East Madison new service station. Keating Portable Welding West Second and North 15th addition to building. Jarvis Appliance 101 West Washington new store front. Marvin Glandon 623 South Seventh new gargage and patio. Grover Cleveland was the only President born in New Jersey.

G. F. Moothart North Avenue C Robert Buffington North Marion Insurance Plan Savings & Loan East Washington Hotle Homes Paradise Drive East Harrison John Goodwin East Third Stan Kiesey South Iowa Jerry Goodwin South Fourth Derby Manufacturing Madison Keating Portable Welding Jarvis Appliance West Washington Marvin Glandon South Seventh

Douglas Schroeder wins National Merit Scholarship

Douglas Schroeder, a senior at Mid-Prairie High School, is among 47 Iowa students named National Merit Scholars in a national pool of 2,800. Most winners receive a four year, up to 1500 per year. 500 get a one time 1000 non renew. He plans to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University to major in physics and has active roles in Future Teachers, Future Scientists, drama, journalism, 4 H, Methodist Youth Fellowship, and Young Democrats.

Douglas Schroeder Mid - Prairie High School Iowa Douglas Nebraska Wesleyan University Physics Future Teachers Future Scientists Journalism 4 - H Club Methodist Youth Fellowship Young Democrats

Mrs Bachmann Dies at Mercy Hospital Kalona

Christine Bachmann aged 67 died at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a monthlong illness. Born in Faulkenstein Poland on April 17 1901 she came to the Kalona area in 1949 with her children. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p m at Kalona Mennonite Church with J P Duerksen and J John J Miller officiating. Burial in East Union Cemetery. Yo der Funeral Home in charge. Survived by two daughters Mrs John Nellie Christner Kalona Mrs Norman Matilda Kennel Plymouth Wis and Artur Bachmann Kalona eight grandchildren and a sister Mrs Heinerich Heogesheimer Winnipeg Canada.

Kalona Christine Bachmann Mercy Hospital Iowa City Poland Kalona Mennonite Church J. P. Duerksen J. John J. Miller East Union Cemetery Yoder Funeral Home Bachmann Faulkenstein John Magdalena Schweitzer Rudolph Bachmann America Nellie) Christner Norman Matilda) Kennel Plymouth Wis Artur Bachmann Heinerich Heogesheimer Winnepeg Canada

Rex Emerson Talks Wildlife At Kiwanis Meeting

Rex Emerson, area supervisor of conservation officers, spoke to Kiwanis members on Iowa wildlife. He showed colored slides of state parks to urge appreciation and use of preserve areas for recreation. A few seats remain on a chartered bus from Washington to St. Louis on June 10 to see the Cardinals-Cubs game. contact Robert Koehler for interest.

Rex Emerson Kiwanis Club Iowa Washington St. Louis Cardinals Cubs Robert Koehler

Local graduations and community notices across Burlington area

Nancy Jo Curtis, graduate of Burlington Beauty Academy, earned second place in hair styling at a Wednesday banquet at the Hotel Burlington and will start work at Richard George Beauty Salon. Nancy’s grandparents Rev Samuel Bowser and wife attended, along with other local figures. Charles G. Anderson lay injured after a Tuesday fall at home and is hospitalized. Mary Crone was nominated for Outstanding Secretarial Student during National Secretaries Week at Ottumwa Heights College, with a recognition banquet at Stardust Restaurant naming Betty Jo Millner as outstanding secretary. Mrs. James Butler was elected state organizer of TTI at a Des Moines convention. Attendees included several chapter officers. Nina Caldwell returned home after a stay at the Extended Care Center in Iowa City.

Donald E. Curtis Sam Burlington Curtis Nancy Jo Burlington Beauty Academy Samuel Bowser Oakville Washington Nancy Washington High School Richard George Beauty Salon Mary Crone Raymond Crone Ottumwa Heights College Stardust Betty Jo Millner Iowa City James Butler TTI Des Moines James Harris Merle Turnipseed Delbert Soper M. L. Brown Kelly Schlapkohl Bruce Campbell

Ann Yeggy to wed Edward Humston in May ceremony

Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Ann Yeggy and Edward Humston. The couple plans to wed at Holy Trinity Church Richmond on May 24 at 6 p.m. The Yeggys reside in Riverside and Humston in Washington. The bride-elect studies practical nursing at Marshalltown. Humston works in farming and carpentry with his father. TEDDY Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Ann Yeggy Leroy Yeggy Riverside Edward Humston Grant Humston Jr Washington Holy Trinity Church Richmond Marshalltown Mr. Humston Teddy Theodore Roosevelt

Admissions and discharges in Washington region

Yesterday Charles G. Anderson of Washington admitted for medical care. Today Mrs. Carol Harrison of Washington admitted for medical care. Births yesterday include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Borntrager of Karona. Discharges today include Fred Jarvis of Ainsworth, Mrs. Carrie Messer of Pleasant Plain, Mrs. Allen Fuhr and her son of Washington, and Mrs. James Bonebright and her son.

Charles G. Anderson Washington Carol Harrison Wallace Borntrager Karona Fred Jarvis Ainsworth Carrie Messer Pleasant Plain Allen Fuhr James Bonebright Iowa City

Washington social calendar notices for week of May events

Community groups list upcoming meetings and activities by day from Thursday to Monday. Highlights include FOE Auxiliary, Farm Bureau Women, Rebekah Lodge, IOOF, U P W circles, Masons, Senior Citizens center events, Legion Hall square dancing, Catholic Daughters breakfast, Golden Age and Rainbow Girls activities, and YWCA gatherings with potlucks and reservations.

FOE Hall, Jackson Two Farm Bureau Robert Friese Roy Bauer West Chester G. W. Manassier Rebekah Lodge 1St Presbyterian U Marion Ave U PW Raymond Whisler Art Wiley Ted Meyer Harold Gamon Legion Hall Bud Conners

Marriage license issued to Chor pening and Jennings

A marriage license has been issued here to Phillip Douglas Chor pening of Washington and Cheryl Lea Jennings of Ainsworth.

Phillip Douglas Chorpening Washington Cheryl Lea Jennings Ainsworth

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