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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1967
Page
2
Dale York of 603 North Fifth Avenue Washington claims to have found a petrified mushroom from the river near Coppock. The 10-year-old’s discovery, shaped like a motel and bearing markings similar to common fungi, has drawn attention from local experts who note it may indeed be fossilized.
A local man appeared in a cafe this morning crippled along with no shoestrings. His son woke first, needed new laces, and had no time to fetch them, so he used the ones from his father's shoes. Flowers for Mom on her day. We've all her favorite flowers and plants. FTD orders should be placed now. Call 653 2652. Wolf's Flower Shop.
Mrs. Stan Bar ber and Mrs. Enos D. Miller chaired the Cancer Crusade in Wellman and reported a total of 758.17 dollars turned over to the Washington County chapter. The drive was aided by five captains and a large group of solicitors including Linda Dawson Evelyn Bush Marjorie Glider Cora Longwell Martha Hall and many others.
Iowa State University extension poultry expert Bob Jungk says growing teens require about 5.7 eggs weekly to support activity and growth. He notes eggs fit easily into meals and snacks, from main dishes to custards and desserts.
Marie L Ellis Ross died at age 90 on Tuesday May 2 1967 at United Presbyterian Home in the city after about three weeks illness. Funeral at 2 pm Friday Sherman Eden Funeral Home with burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Born Feb 8 1877 near Delta Iowa she married Silas G Ross in 1895. Survived by three sons Harold Wellman Donald Phoenix Kenneth Rock Island one daughter Lucille Woods Davenport eight grandchildren five great grandchildren. two sons Nathan and Ned preceded her in death.
The Washington Young Men's Christian Association invites members to a May 9 dinner at 6 30 p.m. Reservations close noon May 8. Max Owens will cater a $2 meal. The program honors retiring board members and elects five Class of 1970 directors, with entertainment by a youth group led by Jim Jorgensen. Er nest Grilk, Davenport YMCA active lay leader and Iowa Regional Director of the International Association of Y's Men Clubs, will be the featured speaker.
Washington students at the University of Iowa are among 300 leaders chosen to mentor new students in September. Janet Osincup Susan Roth and Craig Taylor will participate in teams pairing a man with a coed to guide small groups, plan faculty home visits, and write to incoming students during summer. The group will support activities the week before classes begin including a mass meeting a campus carnival and a Chamber of Commerce dance.
Albert A. Augustine 50 of Jefferson Ohio died May 2 1967 in Ashtabula. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Peterson officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery. He was born July 23 1916 in Jefferson County Iowa and served in World War II with the 113th Cavalry. Surviving are his wife Dorothy Sharer three brothers Archer Keith and Frank and two sisters Iris Barker and Mildred Riley, all of Grinnell or nearby.
Oscar Collett was admitted yesterday at Washington medical. Fred Zieglowsky listed from Columbus Junction medical care.
David L. Hauenstein a senior at Waco High School in Olds has received a scholarship to attend the State University of Iowa. He plans to major in medical technology and will enroll next fall. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Hauenstein of Crawfordsville.
A course on Mother and Baby Care will open Wednesday evening May 10 at 7 p.m. in the Red Cross office on the north side of the square in Washington. Mrs. Mary Koehler will instruct six sessions lasting two hours each until completion. Limited spaces remain. contact the Red Cross office. The cost is $1.25 for a text and small materials fees.
The VFW Auxiliary Break fast Club met with Mrs. Robert Lowe Sr. this morning with six present. Miss Faye Swickard has returned home after a stay with her niece in Anoka Minnesota. Neil Britain was honored at a Victory Party as he was elected student body president.
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