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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1969

Page

5

Week in Washington Echoes Spring Upturn and Tragic News

Dear Auntie outlines a mix of frost warnings and spring warmth as the community learns of two deaths in Vietnam and Iowa incident. Prom preparations at Washington High, art shows at the junior high, and upcoming Ys Men play promise local activity. Sunset Park’s new playground equipment draws curiosity while Twilight League golf and mushroom stories hint at seasonal events.

Larry E. Smith Dale F. Smith Washington Vietnam Linda Boshart Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Wayland Washington Area Mississippi Lake Odessa Washington High School K. C. Hall Youth Center Adult Board

Local Youth Biographies Named in Washington and Moline

Stork Gazelle reports births or listings for Lucinda Kay Wiles David Troy Terry Douglas Monica Jean Donald Joseph Jerry Dean, noting their parents and home routes in Washington Pleasant Plain Moline Wellman and related addresses.

Lucinda Kay James Wiles Washington David Troy George MacNelly North Sixth Terry Douglas Larry LeRoy Hanshaw Pleasant Plain Monica Jean Carl Geier Railroad Avenue Moline Donald Joseph Warren Escher Jerry Dean Leonard D. Weaver Wellman

The Week on the Farm May 2 1969 field work weather and plans

The article notes rain halted field work across the county, a cold snap hurting fruit prospects, then drying soil allowed a resumption of activity. It mentions corn planting starting next week, late pine trees arriving, honeysuckle row for quail cover, Treflon weed treatment on one field, pre-plant nitrogen, and a shifted crop rotation to one long corn field. It also discusses herbicide insecticide and planter fertilizer needs, plus competitive ag supply centers and the challenge of choosing chemicals amid weather and soil variability.

Saturday Journal summary for out-of-state readers

The Saturday edition offers a concise weekly local news digest for former Washington residents and other readers abroad. It announces subscription availability for out-of-state subscribers at four dollars per year, mailed weekly.

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Tragic collision claims Linda Boshart in Mt. Pleasant

A 24-year-old Iowa Wesleyan College teacher Linda Boshart of near Wayland was killed instantly when her car was struck by a train between 10 and 10:30 am. The report lists ongoing local happenings from Washington and surrounding areas, including a large World Service Carnival at the YMCA, race results at Columbus Junction, and various school and community notes.

Linda Boshart Dillon Boshart Wayland Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Washington YMCA World Service

War claims seventh Washington County life in Vietnam

The War in Vietnam has claimed its seventh Washington County victim as Pfc. Larry Smith of 626 West 5th Street Washington was killed in action in Vietnam on Saturday April 26 1969 near Loc Ninh north of Saigon. The sergeant noted he was on a mission and cited for prior exceptional bravery. Details were not available today. Local activities include the Washington High School Concert Band on a tour to Wapello and Waco under Ron Wise, and other local notices from Mercy Hospital Iowa City including C K Snyder observation in room 210. Beth Thommen and Russell Traschel won top prizes in a Mixed Doubles Bowling tournament at Melody Lanes. Washington High School musicians earned high ratings at the state Class AA solo and ensemble contest in Fairfield with 12 Division I and 13 Division II. Jesse Knight and Ron Wise led the Washington contingent. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Klopfenstein visited Mrs. Glenn Klopfenstein at Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Della Little celebrated her 81st birthday with friends.

Vietnam Washington County Dale F. Smith West 5Th Street Washington Pfc Larry Smith Pfc. Smith United States Army Loc Ninh Saigon Washington High School Fairfield Jesse Knight Ron Wise

Washington events and student speaker at Kiwanis meeting

Washington's sophomores lost to Oskaloosa 80 to 53 in a Case Field dual meet. David Day, University of Iowa junior, spoke to Kiwanis on the student body and protests. Fortnightly Club hosted a breakfast with a Seifert Store style show. Diane Waldschmidt named Girls State delegate. Baby news and FHA events noted. Lyle Hansen hospitalized at Mercy Iowa City.

Washington Oskaloosa Sophs Case Field Kiwanis University of Iowa David Day William and Robert Day David Cleveland Ohio The Future Homemakers of America Paris FHA Melissa Laffoon Luanne Elmore Diane Mu

Washington Demons win Trojan Relays in Fairfield

Washington Demons dominated the eight team Trojan Relays at Fairfield winning by 21 points led by a school record in the mile relay. The quartet of Goodell Braun Williams and Hennigan clocked 3 32 9 to eclipse the old Washington mark.

Washington Fairfield Keokuk Jim Rossen Gary Goodell Daryl Braun Russ Williams Mike Hennigan Washington High School Greg Goodell Dave Myers John Kleese Mark Myers Jon Schoonover

Keota farm fire wipes out turkey shed and barn

Fire swept the Marion Stoutner farm northeast of Keota destroying a 36 by 220 foot turkey shed housing 2200 turkeys and a nearby 64 by 64 foot barn with hay, leaving no livestock. Neighbors reported the blaze, and Keota and Wellman fire units battled the flames amid strong winds into the afternoon.

Keota Marion Stoutner Stoutner Clarence Witthoft Stouters Wellman

Hospital Saturday Gathers Local Medical Notices

A long list of hospital reports records patients admitted discharged and births across Washington Kalona Brighton Wellman and surrounding towns. Names include May McElhinney Letts Norbert Yeggy Riverside Susan Scott Columbus Junction Jerry Jacobs Kalona and many others with statuses medical surgical or birth announcements.

May McElhinney Letts John Huber West Chester Lily Anwyl Crawfordsville George Chalupa Washington Jerry Jacobs Kalona Surgical Norbert Yeggy Riverside Susan Scott Columbus Junction Walter Heyde Brighton Ed Bean Clare Johnson Leonard Weaver Wellman Norbert Veggy Gloria Sweatt George Augustine

Wedding Bouquets and Candles Set Tone for Multiple Iowa City Nuptials

Regina Jane Hayes and Mark David Bjorndal wed at United Methodist Church with pastel carnations and four seven branch candelabra. Ch ebuhar and Sondag marry in a nuptial mass in Iowa City. Betty Hayes Chebuhar and David E. Sondag wed in a separate ceremony. Betty Campbell and Bruce Campbell unite in Michigan City. future home in Iowa City where he works at Shelter Globe.

Regina Jane Hayes Mark David Bjorndal United Methodist Church Richard Hayes Route 1 Washington Gordon Bjorndal Sacred Heart Minnesota Mary Alice Chebuhar David E. Sondag Iowa City Albert E. Chebuhar Ralph G. Sondag Keota Chebuhar Leroy Conrad Crawfordsville Betty Bruce Campbell Earl Campbell Frytown Campbell Michigan City Sheller Globe Manufacturing Co

Bealer Delivers Ice Breaker at Toastmasters Meeting

John Bealer, new Toastmasters member, gave his ice breaker speech at Wednesday's Captain's Table session with Charles Twinam as toastmaster and John Gamon handling table topics. The club moves to 7 p.m. for summer meetings in Washington.

John Bealer Toastmasters Club Charles Twinam John Gamon

Deaths from Burlington to Iowa City in late April

Monday through Thursday obituaries list Ted Duane Reece 35 of Burlington died Saturday April 26 at home. Pearl Ritchie 89 of Rockford Illinois formerly of Keota died Monday April 28 in Rockford. Mrs C V Crull 74 died April 30 after illness since Friday. Anna Ivorski 78 longtime East Pleasant Plain resident died Wednesday evening at Washington County Hospital. John Berry 98 of Columbus Junction died April 30 in Extended Care Center at Iowa City.

Columbus Junctiona Columbus Junction Ted Duane Reece Burlington Keota Miss Pearl Ritchey Rockford, Illinois Rockford C. V. Crull Washington County Hospital Brighton Anna Ivorski East Pleasant Plain John Berry Iowa City

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