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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1966

Page

2

Wellman banker S R Barber elected first vice president of IBAA

S R Barber of Wellman Savings Bank in Wellman Iowa was elected first vice president of the Independent Bankers Association of America at the 32nd annual convention in Las Vegas Nevada May 3 to 5 He succeeds Pat Du Bois of Sauk Center Minnesota and is advanced from second vice president The association includes about 6400 community banks in 40 states Barber is a Grinnell College and Indiana University alum and former Air Force pilot He has served on multiple IBAA committees and is active in Iowa banking and community affairs.

S. R. Barber Wellman Iowa Independent Bankers Association of America Las Vegas Nevada Hollywood Florida Grinnell College Grinnell Phi Betta Kappa Indiana University North Platte Nebraska Barber Citizens National Bank of Boone Camp McCoy Farmers National Bank of Sparta Wisconsin Independent Bankers Association Savings and Loan Associations Agricultural Credit School Iowa Bankers Association Insurance Legislative Iowa B.A Gaffney The Eagles Aerie Fond du Lac Wisconsin State Aerie Grand Aerie Conrad H. Mann New York State Muscular Dystrophy Associations of America

June Wedding Flowers Tailored to Perfection

Consult us about the flowers for your day of days. We will ensure every detail is flawless, from bloom selections to arrangements, matching the wedding’s style and mood for a polished, elegant event.

Warhawk District names Ed Hauth finance chairman

Dr W M Spector district chairman says Ed Hauth brings strong Scouting背景 with High Adventure trips to Canada National Jamboree Eagle Scout rank and local knowledge to push the program forward He will head a team from First National Bank Iowa City to raise funds to support Scouting in Warhawk District covering Johnson and Washington counties.

Ed Hauth Muscatine Ave Iowa City Warhawk Boy Scouts W. M. Spector Canada Hauth First National Bank Johnson Iowa Washington

Food distributions aid needy families in 1965 totals

Government donated foods valued at 4.28 million dollars were distributed to 14.7 million pounds by 78 county social welfare departments. Each person received about 5.50 dollars worth of food monthly. Washington County alone moved over 87 thousand pounds of varied staples with totals exceeding thousands in value.

Departments of Social Welfare U.S. Department of Agriculture State Department of Social Welfare Des Moines R. H. Whitlatch Division of Whitlatch County Board of Supervisors Adair Adams Allam Akee Benton Bremer Cerro Gordo Decatur Delaware Emmet Fayette, Lee Lyon Mills Montgomery Page Plymouth Poweshiek Ringgold Union Woodbury Worth Appanoose Debuque Lucas O’brien van Buren Wayne Washington County

FFA members report at Cedar Rapids convention details

Washington FFA members who attended the state convention in Cedar Rapids reported to the local chapter Tuesday evening at the high school. Larry Applegate spoke on delegate meetings while Gary Wehr and Daniel Peiffer covered entertainment speakers and tours. Ron Wehr described the banquet and the Iowa Farmers Degree award. Committees planned a leadership camp at Lake Darling and a spring project tour. A tree planter entry by Ron Wehr, Larry Applegate, and Robert Jacobs placed second at Ottumwa contest sponsored by Valley Supply Welding.

Washington Ffa Cedar Rapids Larry Applegate Gary Wehr Daniel Peiffer Ron Wehr Lake Darling Robert Jacobs Ottumwa Valley Supply Welding

Funeral Saturday for Paul Houseal in Washington

Paul R. Houseal 72 died at 2 45 a m today in Restopia Nursing Home Columbus Junction bedfast four years. Funeral 1 30 p m Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev M O Smith. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Born Oct 27 1893 in Louisa County son of John and Clara Buffington Houseal. Survived by wife Mary Lukavsky five children eight grandchildren 16 great grandchildren two brothers two sisters.

Paul R. Houseal Restopia Nursing Home Columbus Junction North Eighth Avenue Washington Jones Funeral Home Rev. M.O. Smith Elm Grove Cemetery Mr. Houseal Louisa County John Clara Buffington Houseal Mary Lukavsky Methodist Church Pearl Ainsworth Berlen Housea Forrest Brock Bennie Brighton Arlene Norenberg Riverside Floyd California Howard Muscatine Grace Simmon Mildred Britton Newton

Vigortone salesmen win all expenses fishing trip

Vigortone Products announces an all expense paid fishing trip to Chippewa Lodge on Lake Kabetomgama in Raym, Minn. Don Lins of southeastern Iowa, William Dusenbery of West Chester, Dale Richards of Washington, Richard Swailes and Herman Wagenknecht of Ainsworth earned trips by exceeding quotas in the campaign described as Vigortone’s best. They depart June 1 for Minnesota.

Vigortone Products Chippewa Lodge Lake Kabetomgama Raym Minn Don Lins Vigortone Iowa William Dusenbery West Chester Dale Richards Washington Richard Swailes Herman Wagenknecht Ainsworth Minnesota

Coakley Opens Country Curl Beauty Salon

Mrs. Orville Coakley today announced the opening of Coakley's Country Curl a beauty salon in her home four miles east of Washington on Highway 92. The shop will officially open Monday May 16 with hours 9 to 5 Monday through Friday.

Orville (Merna) Coakley Washington Coakley Country Curl

Rain totals in Washington reach 2.29 inches

Heavy overcast skies lingered in the Washington area after two days of steady rain. The official weather observer reports 2.29 inches of rainfall had fallen by 7 a.m. today.

Washington

Treatment claim for athlete's foot shampooointment

Quick drying T-4-L promises fast itch and burn relief within minutes. In three to five days infected skin sloughs off and healthy skin replaces it. If not delighted in one hour, a 48 cent refund at drug counters. available now at all drug stores.

Genheimers sail to resume missionary work in Swaziland

Rev and Mrs Genheimer Steven Danny Cathy and Christine depart Monday for Swaziland South Africa to resume missionary teaching at Mankaiana High School Rev Genheimer serves as principal of the boys school Relatives and friends joined in the farewell at Prairie Flower Baptist Church in Prairie Flower Illinois prior to their jet trip from O'Hare to New York and on to Johannesburg the party will be met by the Genheimers' missionary family in Africa

Ron Genheimer Steven Danny Cathy Christine Swaziland South Africa Mankaiana High School Rev Genheimer School For Clifford Reeves George Cordes Jim Frier Sandy Genheimers O’hare Field Chicago New York Iceland Johannesburg African Evangelical Fellowship Prairie Flower Baptist Church Jennie Goldscrough Neal Bussard Tom Greer Dale Tedrick Vandalia Ill Gene Jarandby Moline Robert Miller Barry Kevin Bettendorf

Local residents share visits and care notices in Iowa City

Mrs Fred Byers underwent eye surgery Tuesday morning at University Hospitals Iowa City room C-234. Ray Patterson was admitted to Mercy Hospital Iowa City Tuesday evening in room 331. Sevilla Nelson Bowman recuperates at her mother Mildred Nelsons home awaiting further surgery. A birthday coffee at Mrs Lloyd Mootharts Wednesday honored Mrs Tena Dill Mrs George Brock and Mrs Eva Fish with fifteen friends attending. Mr and Mrs Jesse Linch resign teaching posts to join Madras Oregon schools with Linch as seventh grade science teacher and Mrs Linch as elementary librarian. Linch previously Washington Junior High principal and Mrs Linch taught in Waco schools.

Fred Byers University Hospitals Iowa City Ray Patterson Mercy Hospital Lloyd Moothart Tena Dill George Brock Eva Fish Sevilla Nelson Bowman Mildred Nelson Jesse Linch Madras Ore Linch Washington Waco

Service Death Notice for Pvt Jerry L Deaton

Private Jerry L Deaton RA 55839335 of Company G 2nd Battalion USAECB Fort Belvoir Virginia 22060 is listed in military records with a service designation and home address. No further details on date or circumstance are provided in the fragment.

Deaton Pvt Jerry L. Deaton Co. G Usaecb Fort Belvoir Virginia

Eagles official to address Washington Aerie officers

Michael T. Gaffney of Milwaukee will speak to Washington Aerie 3276 on Monday May 16. The workshop for officers elect will be attended by Aeries and Auxiliaries in the area as part of two state events led by Gaffney who has held multiple Eagle roles and chairs Muscular Dystrophy Association boards.

Michael T. Gaffney Milwaukee, Wis Order of Eagles Washington Aerie Aerie Gaffney

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