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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1969

Page

5

The Week in Woahinesa and Washington Notes

Community updates from Washington Iowa include rain easing farmers concerns with planting time near, a junior high show, upcoming elementary songfest, and high school year end activities highlighted by a slop day raising funds for AFS. Health officials plan an Anti Measles Clinic on May 15 for ages 1 to 15 with needle free vaccine.

AFS Washington Iowa City First Presbyterian Church Park The Highway Commission East Seventh North Fourth Stewart School

Local Birth Announcements From Washington Area

The Stork Gazelle lists newborns Aaron Edward Bean David Matthew Horak James Edwin Childs and Christine Anne Westphal. Each child is named with parents and street addresses in Washington and Brighton.

The Week on the Farm News Brief

The corn planters clattered last Monday as rain began Tuesday bringing cooler temps. Fields plowed for soybeans need rain to moisten clods. Mushroom hunters note fewer bugs and more moldy growth as the crop peaks with excellent quality and quantity. Rising food prices are discussed with a urged fair retail return to producers and careful shopping by housewives.

Annual Conference Attendee Ted Johnson Reports

Ted Johnson of Iowa Southern attended the company's two day Annual Management Conference held May 8 and 9 in Centerville offices. Fifty two supervisors from Bridgeport Burlington Centerville Creston Grinnell Leon Newton Ottumwa Washington and the general office participated along with management and operating personnel. Topics included Utility Company Finance Effective Listening Electric Markets of the Future Legislation Labor Relations and a New Look at the Goals and Objectives of the Company. The conference supports ongoing personnel development and training at Iowa Southern.

Ted Johnson Iowa Southern Centerville L. V. Clarahan M. F. Cady Washington Bridgeport Station Burlington Burlington Station Creston Grinnell Leon Newton Ottumwa

Saturday Journal notice to readers abroad

The Saturday edition explains it offers out-of-state readers a quick local news summary. It invites former Washington residents to subscribe weekly mailings for 4 dollars per year.

Journal Washington

Teletype delivered to aid law enforcement operations

Monday May 5 report notes officers received a teletype linked to the NCIC as a quicker criminal information source. Also covered are Mt Pleasant track results with Washington teams placing. engagements, visits, hospitalizations, a marriage in Palos Heights, and Presbyterian meeting proceedings.

National Crime Information Center NCIC

YWCA Council hosts new members and guests at dinner

Monday evening the YWCA council welcomed 25 senior Y-Teens and new council members at a cooperative dinner in the Y community room. Mrs. Phil Kneen introduced officers and members while each senior Y-Teen spoke of plans after graduation.

Ben Turner Y Wives Arnold Smothers Pat Tobin William Yerington James Rossen Paul Stebelton Phil Kneen Y Wca YWCA

Rain slows field work as county welcomes moisture

Rain totaling nearly one inch fell Monday night into Tuesday easing farm labor in Washington. The moisture, measured at 0.95 inch, refreshed crops and prompted residents to see rain as welcome. Local events included trips of Jack Quigley to Ft Lauderdale and Richard Andersons market trip, plus a Red Cross disaster planning meeting at Farm Bureau Hall led by Robert Wead and W Sinclair Venables. Washingtons high school track team placed second in a three team triangular meet.

Washington High Iowa Oskaloosa Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Country Club Washington Centerville Ft. Madison Mt. Pleasant Davis County Washington County Robert Wead Red Cross Farm Bureau Hall W. Sinclair Venables Ottumwa American Red Cross Oelwein Charles City

Washington area weather boosts hopes for corn planting

Rainfall across the week totals over two inches with .56 inches on Wednesday night and .95 earlier. farmers await clear skies. Slop day at Washington High School raised funds for the American Field Service as students paid to wear casual dress. Washington High staged Barefoot in the Park to a near full house, directed by Dave Binder and Mike Kramme, with a four night run ending Saturday.

Washington Official Washington High School American Field Service Dave Bilder Mike Kramme Neil Simon

Washington County deaths and funeral notices 1969

Obituaries list several Washington County residents who died in May 1969. Mrs. Leland Griggs, 55, of West Chester, died May 3 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs. H. R. Edmondson, 76, of 602 North Sixth Avenue, died May 4 after illness since December. Theodore Poore, dies Friday evening in West Chester. funeral Tuesday at Crane Funeral Home Bata via Illinois, burial in River Hills Memorial Park. Kalona resident Mrs. Chriss B. Miller, 80, died May 3 near Kalona after illness. Clarence E. Fulton, 63, died on his Crawfordsville rural farm of a heart attack May 5. former Washington County Supervisor and long-time school board member. Mrs. Ida O. Selness, 81, of Hesper, died May 5 at Glen Williams residence in Green Meadows, Washington. she was mother of Mrs. Williams. William P. Chamberlin, 77, of Davenport, funeral held in DavenportThursday.

Leland Griggs West Chester Washington County Hospital H. R. Edmondson North Sixth Avenue Theodore Poore Crane Funeral Home Batavia, Ilinois River Hills Memorial Park Kalona Chriss B. Miller Clarence E. Fulton Crawfordsville Fulton Washington County Ida O. Selness Hesper Iowa Glen Williams Green Meadows Washington Williams

Marriages in Golden Iowa and Riverside May 3

Marriages occur in Rockland Community Church Golden Colorado and St Thomas More Iowa City. Kent Hickman wed Diana Howe in a double ring ceremony. Sandra Schillig and LeRoy Robinson also married in Iowa City in a morning ceremony. Katherine Klein and David Rarick tied the knot at St Mary's Riverside in a 2 PM service.

Columbus Junction Kent Hickman South Rockland Community Church Golden Colorado Sandra Lea Schillig Washington Joe Schillig Kalona LeRoy Dean Robinson LeRoy D. Robinson Sr Forest City St. Thomas More Church Iowa City Stenger Riverside Katherine Marie Klein Ralph Klein David W. Rarick William Rarick Real Ainsworth St. Mary's Church, Riverside W. F. Boeckmann

Demon Sophs Defeat Fairfield In Dual Track Meet

Washington High School sophomores defeated Fairfield sophomores 932 to 3742 in a Thursday dual meet. Joe Gebhardt of Washington and Larry Watson of Fairfield shared medalist honors with three over par 38s.

Washington Fairfield Sophs Washington High School Fairfield High School Trojans Washington Country Club Fairfield Joe Gebhardt Larry Watson

Medical and birth notes from Washington area Monday

Admitted and discharged lists show patients at Washington and surrounding towns. Births include a son to Patrick Childs and spouse in Washington. several mothers and children noted across Keota Brighton Ainsworth Kalona and Columbus Junction with medical and surgical statuses listed for each case.

Patrick Childs Washington Steven Harris Ruth O’donnell Columbus Junction Pearl Clark Jeffrey Bowen Keota Bill Stout Ainsworth Andy Farrier Brighton Della Sammons Pleasant Leafa Jarvis Edward Bean

Cats' Pause named new Culver-Stockton College building

In Canton Missouri a naming contest for Culver-Stockton College’s new student activities building chose Cats’ Pause as the winner. Nearby social notes report May 6 visits in Riverside and Lone Tree as relatives gathered for dinners. Hospital stays include Amelia Schmidt, Dorothy Fitzsimmons, and Joe Lear with ongoing recovery or care. A Mercy Hospital birth and multiple family gatherings are noted, with society meetings and games before summer break.

Canton, Mo UPI Culver-Stockton College Riverside Wes Sojka Milt Sojka Cedar Rapids Frank Gorman Cliff Walton Jo Ann Lone Tree Earl Walton J. E. Walton Indianola Tom Kelly Don Walton Iowa City Alvin Yeggy Mercy Hospital Altar and Rosary Society St. Marys School John Gase Robert Thomann Linus Veggy Amelia Schmidt University Hospital Dorothy Fitzsimmons Joe Lear Edward Shebek Urban Metz

Local Medical Notices List Names and Towns

Yesterday Mrs Hemmmings of Washington was listed for medical care. Today Gertrude Davis of Lynnville Iowa and several others including Mrs Donald Norenberg of Keota Ray Coleman of Washington Keith Augustine of Washington Mrs Cora Williams of Columbus Junction Miss Barbara Miller of Kalona appear in medical notices.

Vesper Bennett Washington Sierra Zieglowsky Barbara Miller Kalona Kay Heisdorffer Yvonne Norenberg Keota Bryce Lord Ainsworth Charles Murdoch Andrew Severn Everett Meeks Roy Humston E. L. Rouse William Hemmings Gertrude Davis Lynnville Iowa Donald Norenberg Ray Coleman Keith Augustine Cora McWilliams Columbus Junction

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woahinesa Auntie He Stork Aaron Edward Bean Mrs. Edward Bean North 4Th, Washington David Matthew Horak Mrs Richard Horak West 2Nd, Washington James Edwin Childs Christine Anne Westphal William Westphal West Third Johnson Skip Speece Duane Hagensick Allen Rice Des Moines Charles Kennedy W. H. Hotle Rowland J. Thomas Debbie David Jimmy Chicago Richard O. Thomas Evan M. Rees M. L. Smith Mark and Annette Palos Heights Illinois Mrs. Smith Gladys Lonsdale Albert Burba George Murphy Peggy Lee Coralville Larry Dean Stapp Everett Stapp First Presbyterian Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Robert Day Presbytery Richard Colby Francis McConnell Joe Hines Iowa City Extended Care Center Charlotte Stanley Dean Stanley Alpha Kappa Delta Iowa State University Ames Charlotte Dan Brindley Sioux City Iowa Land Title Association Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker and Bates YW Council Joint County Superintendent of Schools Mid - Prairie Community General Fund Schoolhouse Fund Donna Carol Swift Lawrence Swifts Burlington Beauty Academy Charles Friese John J. Pacha Father Bass East Pleasant Plain James A. Redlinger Willows Peggy Stone Leo E Gene) Stone Council Street Leo Stones Kennedy High School Charlene Brenneman Gary Mullet Simon Mullet Elwyn Brenneman Merle Statler Dale Statler Max Martin Brenda Rhonda Sondra Clinton Don J. Rich Jolisa Scott Donja Sonka Roy Sowash Minnie Statler Hazel Rapp Dale Grace Stone Derby Kan Mae Hiller Charley Harley Davenport Wilton Harleys Ely Minnesota Dwight Harley Florence Baird Robert Hyde Bentonsport Nauvoo and Quincy Hannibal Jack Quigley Sieg Company Ft. Lauderdale Florida Pen Ray Oil Company Richard Anderson K’lyn Minneapolis Bill Peiffer Ernie Beemblossom Richard Collins Iowa Personnel and Guidance Association Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative Rural Electric Washington, D. C Eastern Iowa Light and Power Kathleen Sobaski Harold Sobaski United Methodist Church Jesse Knight Mr. Knight Gwen Knight Grant McKune Soil Conservation Service Marion Area 7 SCS Reid Orris Cathy Michael R. Pacha Walter Pacha Bertha Hartman Helen Foster William P. Chamberlin Waverly Road Melvin Meg’ Bergstrom R.R. Winfield Waco High School Waco Education Association Olds Harold Dodd Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Roger Chapman George Dare Leo Beauchamp Order of Eastern Star Frank Kos Sidney T. Hanna Grand Forks Air Force Base N. D Capt. Hanna Pacific Area Clarence Brown University Hospitals Laura Anderson Omaha Anderson Ed Augustine Augustines Richard Ferry Harlan Pearl Loomis Inez Loomis Frederick Ferguson Morton Miriam Jones Joe Jones Marshalltown Walden Smith Mediapolis Dennis Jones Larry Duncan Thomas Anwyl Duncan II Tad T. A. Duncan Myron Blaine Rocky River L. A. Jones Don A. Kos States London Sheppard Afb Texas Lawrence Mottet Halcyon House North D Alvin Wolf Lytton John Butler Mrs. Butler Willliam McCartney Millersburg Washington Area Lloyd Maxwell Henry Mineart Daniel Walker Letts Raymond Coleman Nicholas Linnenkamp Frank Gregg Richard Schenk Patrick Childs and Son Myrtle Morgan Clarence Goodwin Felix Burke Clara Pimme Edith Hope Luers Humphrey Owen Nicolas Linnenkamp Stephen Stout By Vivian Wells Evening Journal
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