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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1969

Page

2

Funeral Monday for Mrs Clifford Snyder 74

Mrs Clifford K Snyder 74 of 302 East Sth Street died Friday May 9 at home. Funeral Monday at 9:30 a.m. Jones Funeral Home with Rev Dr Vernon G Elgin officiating. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. She was born June 28 1894 in Wellman daughter of John F Starr and Amelia Carr Starr. Survived by husband, son Milo R Glider, daughter Ruth Hensley, stepchildren Paul Snyder Pauline Long Charles Snyder Dorothea Trotman and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Clifford K. Snyder East Sth Street Jones Funeral Home Vernon G. Elgin Elm Grove Cemetery Snyder Ethel Starr Wellman John F. Starr Amelia Carr Starr Iowa City Arthur R. Glider Washington Roy Okinawa VFW American Pearl Button Company Milo R. Glider Huntington Beach California Homer Ruth) Hensley Omaha Nebraska Paul Snyder Brighton Paul Pauline) Long Charles Snyder Jack Dorothea) Trotman

Democratic ethics in Iowa budget talks

The Iowa legislature debates appropriations as required by law with input from the Governor and committees. The author urges protecting human rights within democracy, warns against shifting responsibility from individuals to government, and calls for a trustworthy climate where all can prosper and stay.

Appropriations House Senate

Senior Citizens Month Hobby Show at Center May 21 22

Senior Citizens Month highlights a Hobby Show to honor older residents with crafts by retirees in Washington. A May 21 22 public event at the Center includes coffee and cookies, slides of the organization, and an invitation to readers to attend. The piece notes a May Dinner on May 27 featuring senior citizens performing.

Washington McCleery Oskaloosa Bob Gillesby Bob Oskaloosa Y Amos Larsen

Correction clarifies Brighton emergency incident report

Carolyn Jones of Washington Iowa writes to correct a Journal report about an emergency vehicle sent to Brighton for a supposed drowning. A 23 year old man searching for fishing waters was lost and found at home after midnight, and Brighton firemen aided in the search. The author urges due respect for all responders and notes false emergency calls remain emergencies.

Court House Brighton Sheriff’s Office Monday Evening Journal Brighton Fire Department Washington County Sheriff's Office

Methodist pastors tour Nebraska parish visit Bro ken Bow

Four pastors from the United Methodist Mutual Ministry visited Broken Bow Nebraska from April 29 to May 1 to study the development of the larger parish ministry around Broken Bow. The Broken Bow United Methodist Parish comprises seven churches in Cus ter County with a three ordained and one lay pastor staff. A report on the trip will be presented May 28 at Ollie United Methodist Church.

Richland United Methodist Mutual Ministry United Methodist Fairfield Broken Bow Nebraska Bill Kanne Packwood Larry Gilmore Libertyville Wilson Hyde Larry Willey Custer County Towa Mutual Ministry Council Ollie United Methodist Church

Mrs. Ame lia Yoder dies at 80 in Kalona

Mrs Joel H Yoder 80 died early today at Pleasantview Home Kalona after weeks there Funeral services set for Monday 2 p m Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church Kalona with Morris Swartzendruber and David L Yoder officiating Burial in Fairview Cemetery Calling hours at Yoder Funeral Home Kalona until service Born October 14 1888 in Johnson County daughter of Christian and Barbara Gingerich Schlabaugh Married December 16 1915 They farmed in Johnson County until 1948 moved to Kalona Survived by husband one daughter Fannie Mast of Kalona six grandchildren two great grandchildren one brother Mahlon Schlabaugh and two sisters Ida Kemp and Lizzie Miller all of Kalona Preceded in death by two sons

Kalona Joel H. Yoder Pleasantview Sunnyside Morris Swartzendruber David L. Yoder Fairview Yoder Amelia Schlabaugh Johnson County Christian Barbara Gingerich Schlabaugh Mr. Yoder Fannie Mast Mahlon Schlabaugh Ida Kemp Lizzie Miller

Senate Advances Meat Inspection Plan and Salary Bill

The Senate completed action on a Meat Inspection Bill enabling state inspectors to oversee slaughter plants not federally inspected with the federal government covering half the cost. The plan allows part time inspectors in small plants. Thirty seven states are adopting similar programs. The Senate also passed a bill to raise legislators salaries to six thousand dollars annually from 1971, which I opposed. The session’s final week may be May 12, and real estate assessment reform looms as essential to fix current difficulties.

Senate Iowa Ohio Ray

Funeral Monday for Elmer Hays 69 in Washington Indiana

Elmer Hays 69 of 1402 North Iowa Avenue died this morning at Washington County Hospital after a two year illness Funeral services to be held Monday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at Jones M O Smith Funeral Home burial in Elm Grove Cemetery He was born January 4 1900 in Bloomington Indiana son of Warren and Manta Wampler Hays married Josie Fern Deckard April 18 1922 in Nashville Indiana was a farmer and previously lived in West Chester area He had lived in Washington ten years survived by wife three daughters Ellen Perdock of Washington Charlotte Mayer of Dublin Edith Canott of Crawfordsville six grandchildren a sister Mrs Harley Forsythe Noblesville Indiana and a sister and brother preceded in death

Elmer Hays North Iowa Avenue Washington County Hospital Jones Funeral Home M. O. Smith Elm Grove Mr. Hays Janary Bloomington Indiana Warren and Manta Wam Pler Hays Nashville Josie Fern Deckard Hays West Chester Washington William Ellen) Perdock Victor Charlotte) Mayer Dublin Sam Edith) Canott Crawfordsville Harley Forsythe Noblesville

Mother Daughter Salad Supper at Marion Avenue Church

Mrs. Fred Penny of Iowa City led the program for the annual Mother Daughter Salad Supper at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church. Diane Penny, 26, showcased music and art with piano numbers and multiple media works, sketching Mrs. Garth Rustan and Carol, then gifting the drawing. Beth Brinning and her mother, and other generations, provided music. honors were given to oldest and youngest mothers and those with the most daughters.

Fred Penny Iowa City Diane University of Iowa Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Penny Garth Rustan Carol Pennys Richard McCall Amy Carrie Nora Ebner George Masson Sr Lester Luckenbill Robert Brinning Beth Brinning Beth

Record of Medical Personnel and Dismissals Across Washington

Yesterday lists Cloud Willits, Mrs Ray Downs, Mary Zager, and Mrs Gertrude M Davis in medical roles across Washington and Ainsworth. Today shows Robert Milford, David Skubal in surgical care, with Daniel Walker and Mrs Lawrence Zuehlke in Washington noted as dismissed.

Cloud Willits Washington Ray Downs Mary Zager Gertrude M. Davis Ainsworth Robert Milford David Skubal Surgical Daniel Walker Letts Lawrence Zuehlke

Stina cher family attends ISU Scholarship Dinner

Mr and Mrs Henry Stina cher of Brighton attended the Scholarship Recognition Dinner at Iowa State University in Ames Monday with their sons Lysle and Dave. Lysle, a sophomore in animal science in the College of Agriculture, was honored for high scholarship. Dave is a freshman at the university.

Henry Stinacher Brighton Iowa State University Ames Lysle Dave College of Agriculture

Halcyon notes at Halcyon House

Sunday service was led by Bethel Mennonite church members. Hallie Hall enjoyed a pleasant surprise as her daughter and son in law Verne Pangborn from Lincoln Nebraska visited. Edwin Chrissinger and Rhoda Griffiths relatives likewise visited. A dancing program by Trudy Griffeth Debbie Myers Judy Brown and Beth Burns followed Tuesday evening. Pat Florety from Van Nuys California visited with Mrs Kyle Friday. Grace Hebel will lead for two weeks while Mrs Clarkson is on vacation.

Hallie Hall Verne Pangborn Lincoln Nebraska Trudy Griffeth Debbie Myers Judy Brown Beth Burns Grace Hebel Mrs. Clarkson

George Wolfe 101 Dies in Washington County

George Wolfe 101 long time resident of Washington County died Friday May 9 after a period of good health. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Richard Peterson officiating burial in New Haven Cemetery. Born August 8 1867 he was a son of Abraham and Sara Jane Archer Wolfe and was raised and educated in the county. Surviving are a sister Mrs Pearl Augustine of Grinnell and many nieces and nephews.

George Wolfe Washington County Jones Richard Peterson New Haven Mr. Wolfe Abraham Sara Jane Archer Wolfe Pearl Augustine Grinnell

Washington social calendar notices list varied group meetings

Local column lists multiple clubs and chapters with dates and times for Monday to Wednesday meetings. Entries include TTT Chapter, YWCA, American Home groups, Y Wives, Past Noble Grand Circle, American Legion Auxiliary, Art Guild, Senior Citizens, Immanuel Lutheran Circles, FOE Auxiliary, Tops Club, and others. Also notes a 10 a.m. deadline for notices and three day advance printing.

American Home H. C. Hotle Noble Grand Circle Harold Brock American Legion Auxiliary Legion Art Guild Y. Immanuel Lutheran Circles George Sharkey Columbus Junction Paul Boettcher Robert Baker Cyrus Chapter Zeredatha Council Masonic Temple FOE Hall Tops Club YWCA Marion Ave UPW Citizens Band C. B

United Methodist Women Circles Hold Meetings

The United Methodist Church women met Friday in homes of Mrs. Walter Anderson, Mrs. Roy Steele, Mrs. Glenn Gordon, Mrs. Harold Perry, Mrs. M L Brown, Mrs. C W Freel, and Mrs. Verle Gallagher. Circle III hosted a cooperative luncheon at the church and Rev. James Robinson of Des Moines was rescheduled as guest speaker for next Friday’s general meeting with a one o clock luncheon.

United Methodist Church Walter Anderson Roy Steele Glenn Gordon Harold Perry M.L. Brown C. W. Freel Verle Gallagher Circle III James Robinson Des Moines

Mrs Monson Feted at Bridal Shower in Crawfordsville

Mrs Russell Monson of North Liberty was honored May 1 at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs Arvid Anderson. Co hosts were Mrs Robert Lau er of Olds Mrs J W Evans and Mrs Lillian Maxwell. Guests brought favorite recipes and gifts were opened. Refreshments in blue and white were served. Attendees included Mabel Monson Vincent Lindeen Paul Harms Claire Holmes Vernon White Cleo Fletcher R I Williams Max Mitchell Don Blankenhorn Orrin Johnson Harvey Thomas Lyle Lowe.

Crawfordsville Russell Monson North Liberty Arvid Anderson Robert Lauer Olds J. W. Evans Lillian Maxwell Mabel Monson Iowa City Vincent Lindeen Paul Harms Claire Holmes Mt. Pleasant Vernon White Cleo Fletcher R. I. Williams Max Mitchell Don Blankenhorn Orrin Johnson Harvey Thomas Lyle Lowe

Mr and Mrs Robert McDonald Guests of Janesville Family

Mr and Mrs Robert McDonald of Janesville Wisconsin were recent houseguests of Mr and Mrs Rolland Benson. The visit highlighted social cordialities typical of the local scene.

Robert Mc.Donald Janesville Wisconsin Rolland Benson

Missionettes honor mothers at breakfast

The First Assembly of God Missionettes held a surprise come-as-you-are breakfast for their mothers this morning for Mothers Day. The girls recited verses from Proverbs and a poem Teach Me to Pray for devotion. Gifts were presented to each mother. Eight attended.

Assembly of God Missionettes

Annual Y MCA dinner rescheduled to May 20

The 45th annual Y MCA dinner meeting is set for Tuesday, May 20, not May 13 as previously announced. All adult members are urged to attend with reservations by noon Monday, May 19, via the Y desk telephone.

Y McA

Patricia Sorrell to marry in July

Patricia Eileen Sorrell of Dallas will wed John Doyle Anderson of Dallas on July 12 at St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Sorrell, a 1959 Washington High School graduate, earned degrees from Kilgore College and North Texas State University and now works as a Richardson high school counselor. Anderson, Artesia, New Mexico, native, attends NTSC in Denton pursuing a BBA in marketing and works for Geophysical Service Inc. in Dallas.

Patricia Eileen Sorrell Dallas Texas Virgil L. Adams Belton Edward E. Sorrell Washington John Doyle Anderson Jonnie Anderson Curtis W. Anderson Artesia N. M St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Dalas Bride Washington High School Kilgore Junior College Kilgore Rangerettes North Texas State University Denton Alpha Delta Pi Delta Psi Kappa N.T.S.A Richardson Mr. Anderson N.M Geophysical Service Inc Texas Instruments

Rural Women's Club Breakfast Party Itinerary noted

Mrs Earl Redlinger hosted nine members of the Rural Women's Club for a breakfast Thursday morning. A birthday gift exchange took place with Martha Marie as a guest.

Earl Redlinger Rural Women’s Club Martha Marie

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Clifford Snyder Legislative Herb Campbell Code of Iowa Wolf's Wolf's Flower Shop Carolyn Jones Arnet-Mccabe & CO E. Washington St. Washington, Iowa Evening Journal Nebraska Parish Sen Richard Stephens Writhers Halcyon Notes Halcyon House The Bethel Mennonite Church Edwin Chrissinger Rhoda Griffith Pat Florety van Nuys, California Kyle Sellers Insurance Agency Jay Sellers Bob Koehler By Wendell Eden Sherman Eden Washington, Iowa Dial Richard Stewart Robert Logan Clayde Knapp Ywca .Com Worthy High Priestess Club G.W. Manussier Robert Hammer Kalonial Town House G. W. Manussier CSS CES Y. Snowball Wayne Knupp Fairgrounds Ruth Circle Walter Doak Esther Circle Oscar Steele Susannah Guild Merle Smith Joe Evanovich United Methodist Women’s Circles Mrs. Monson Phil Kneen Mark OF North Marion Patricia Sorrell Are Lives Tn Advertising Council National Safety Council International Newspaper Advertising Executives
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