Dear Aunt Agatha and the Washington week column May 12 1967
Aunt Agatha notes spelling checks for baccalaureate and valedictorian as the school year ends. She recalls a recent Senior Prom and 300 Des Moines Sunday paper thefts. Two Iowa county girls reach semi finals in Farmer's Daughter contest. She laments martin bird housing and jokes about vacancy signs. She also celebrates adults earning high school equivalency certificates through county programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Marlene Chabal
Washington
Stanley Chabal
Susie Gipple
Crawfordsville
Daugther
Dean Gipple
County School Board
State Board of Education
Deaths from May 6 to May 9 silhouetted across Iowa towns
A list of recent deaths from several Iowa communities including Hudson Wellman Richland Riverside Brighton Keota and Columbus Junction. Names include Christopher Craig Krueger Franklin Joseph Lukavsky Jr William H Lodders Richard O Scott Anna Cox Henry Frank Prymek Katherine L Ropers Donald Joseph Fosdick and infant Larry LaVerne Duncan. Dates span May 6 to May 9 with causes ranging from accidents to illnesses and hospitalizations.
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Christopher Craig Krueger
Larry and
Joyce Smith Krueger
Hudson
Iowa
Wet cool delay crops and local social notes
Cold wet conditions slow corn planting in Washington County with only about 5 percent of 128000 acres seeded by Monday noon while 45000 acres of soybeans remain unplanted. Local golf scores and district results are noted along with visits, family events, and military assignments across Washington County communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Jim Frier
The Week On The Farm Plans For Corn Planting Practices
Soil moisture varies across the county as planting begins in the northwest. The corn planter is essential though modern models differ in seed distribution and speed settings. Fertilizer and chemical applications are planned preplant, with lime and phosphate and potash guided by soil tests. Rates of 125-180 lbs per acre used with 20,000 to 23,000 kernels per acre. Postplant insecticide and herbicide timing needed for precise application. Curved rows and sun expected to improve appearance over the season.
Saturday Journal summary for out-of-state readers
The Saturday Journal offers nonlocal readers a concise recap of this week's local news. It promotes a weekly mailed edition available to former Washington residents for 3.50 dollars per year.
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Washington
Journal
Alfred Harvey Wellman obituary notices death at county hospital
Alfred Harvey Wellman 95 died Tuesday evening at Washington County Hospital where he had been a patient for the past year. The longtime resident was known in the community and funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Brighton
Anthony Krutz
College Hospital
Des Moines
KEOTA
Donald Joseph Fosdick
Keokuk County
Sigourney
What Cheer
Wellman
Alfred — Harvey Freel
Washington County
Death notices for Gertrude Bowman and Everett Hallock
Word was received of the death of former Washington resident Mrs. Gertrude L. Bowman 95 in Washington DC died this morning. Wayland funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. in Zehr Funeral Home for Everett Hallock 85 of rural Washington.
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Katherine L. Ropers
Grand Rapids, Mich
Washington
Grand Rapids
Clara
Gertrude L. Bowman
Washington, D. C
Wayland
Zehr
Everett Hallock
Polo in Gilgit One Time-Out Hour-Long Match
National Geographic notes polo began in Gilgit Himalayan state players may take only a single time-out during an hour-long match highlighting the sport's traditional pace and structure in its origin region.
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Gilgit
National Geographic
Local Jaycees attend state convention in Davenport
Several Washington area Jaycees joined Ed Bean and others at the state convention in Davenport Friday through Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Lynch Mr and Mrs Bob Zager Mr and Mrs Dude Patterson Dick Horak and Mrs Horak. Washington placed third in Class B and sixth in Class A at the Southeast Six Junior High Relays. Davis County won Class B and Oskaloosa won Class A. Washington golfers lost a dual meet to Fairfield 180 to 166. The Demon B team beat Fairfield reserves 187 to 200. Gary Easton of Fairfield earned medalist honors with 39.
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Washington High School
Fairfield
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Davis County
Sam Williamson
Davenport
Ed Bean
Jaycee
Bean
John Lynch
Bob Zager
Dude Batterson
Dick Horak
Horak
Oskaloosa
Gary Easton
Stork Gazette Listing of Newborns and Parents
Kathy Jean Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs David Campbell R R 1 Harper Iowa Robert Allen Fritz son of Mr and Mrs Robert Joseph Fritz 7500 North Elmhurst Road Bensenville Illinois Michael Eugene Hammen son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Anthony Hammen R R 2 Keota Daniel Lee Aubuchon son of Mr and Mrs Edward Leon Aubuchon 502 W Main Washington
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Robert J. Fritz
Bensenville
Ill
Robert Allen
Washington County Hospital
Fritz
Ann Peterson
A. C. Peterson
National Guard
Ft. Dix
N. J
Kathy Jean Campbell
Mrs
David Campbell
Harper, Iowa
Robert Allen Fritz
Robert Joseph Fritz
North Elmhurst Road
Illinois
Michael Eugene Hammen
Eugene Anthony Hammen
R. R
Keota
Daniel Lee Aubuchon
Edward Leon Aubuchon
W. Main
Washington
Washington Y M C A elects new board members and honors retirees
The Washington Y M C A annual meeting highlighted by the election of five new board members Robert Day Marion S McAvoy and three newcomers Robert Choate Verle Gallagher and Wayne Knupp Retiring directors Robert Nicola Robert Reed and Richard H McCleery received plaques A Kiwanis awards banquet honored Washington High School seniors with B averages Also noted were Keota and Wellman area track golf and bowling results and community notices including a local wedding and a hospital update on Robert Custer.
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Washington Y McA
Y Building
Robert Day
Marion S. McAvoy
Robert Choate
Verle Gallagher
Wayne Knupp
Robert Nicola
Robert Reed
Richard H. McCleery
Farmers progress with field work in Washington area
Washington area farmers have made significant progress with spring field work and corn planting after weeks of wet cold weather. In a separate social note, residents and families from Carter Michigan to Wellman Iowa visited relatives and attended church and college events, while a group attended the funeral of Catherine Ropers inLincoln Illinois.
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Washington Area
Law Day Observed By Seniors At County Courthouse
Seniors from a local high school joined a Law Day event at the Washington County Courthouse featuring a mock trial to introduce court procedures. Sponsored by the Washington County Bar Association, the event aimed to educate students about the legal process.
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Washington County
The
Washington County Bar Association
Hospital 5 Admitted and Births Reported in Washington Area
Hospital 5 admitted Mrs Max Goodlander of Washington for surgical care and Michael Grieser of Wayland for surgical. Births Saturday include Mr and Mrs David Campbell of Harper a daughter. Dismissals Saturday include Mrs Alma Perry and Mrs Frank Crone of Washington and Mrs Dale Gegner and son of Washington. Howard Skinner of West Chester and Cecil Skipton of Columbus City attended medical or surgical cases, with several Washington residents noted. Edward Aubuchon of Washington welcomed a son yesterday. Leo Mullikin of Brighton and Raymond Richardson of Washington also listed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Flory
Adair
Kelly Sue
Kurtis
Krista
Charlie Davison
Wayland
Orville Flory
Washington
Max Goodlander
Surgical
Michael Grieser
David Campbell
Harper
Alma Perry
Frank Crone
Dale Gegner
Howard Skinner
West Chester
Cecil Skipton
Columbus City
John Henry
Keota
Marion Ballard
James Allison
Darlene Marek
Lester Grim
Rhonda Kerr
Edward Aubuchon
Local Births and Medical Updates Across Communities
Yesterday and today brief notes show Otis Love Columbus Junction and Wesley Custer Washington in medical updates. Orrie O Conner Ainsworth also listed with medical notes, while Mrs Pearl Palmer Washington undergoes surgery and Mr and Mrs Eugene Hammen Keota announce a son. Cecil Skipton Columbus City is noted today.
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Otis Love
Columbus Junction
Wesley Custer
Washington
Orrie O'Conner
Ainsworth
Surgical
Pearl Palmer
Eugene Hammen
Keota
Cecil Skipton
Columbus City
Yesterday and Today Social Notices for Washington and Columbus Junction
Names listed indicate a sequence of social notices with individuals from Washington and Columbus Junction. The record names Mr and Mrs Norman Schoonover, Mrs David Campbell and daughter Harper, Mrs Robert Fritz and son, Mrs Edith Castell, Mrs Jennie Lauderman, Ms David Owens, Miss Darlene Marek, and Otis Love across the two towns.
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David Campbell
Harper
Robert Fritz
Washington
Edith Castell
Jennie Lauderman
David Owens
Columbus Junction
Darlene Marek
Otis Love
Medical notices from Washington area names
Yesterday Virgil Smith from Washington and medical status. Today Stony Scott of Washington added to medical notes. Today Mrs Frank Lukovsky of Washington and Mrs Katherine O Briern of Ainsworth appear in medical notices.
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Virgil Smith
Washington
Stony Scott
Frank Lukovsky
Katherine O’briern
Ainsworth
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Martin Mansion
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F.J. Lukavsky
William H. Lodders
Bailey
Colorado
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University Hospitals
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Anna Cox
McDonough District Hospital
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Lloyd Duncan
Muscatine
University Hospital
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Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
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Mike
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Lena Stewart
Raymond Rich
Ronald Brown
Barry
Jacksonville
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Phoenix
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W. E. Howell
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Donald Lins
Rose Reid
Supreme Shrine Convention
Kansas City, Mo
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Dunkerton
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Gordon Eggleton
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Kent Johnson
Coralville
Jane
Jon Turnipseed
Sheppard Air Force Base
Texas
Bill Cnossen
Merle Turnipseed
Jon
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Tucson
Ariz
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Oxford
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Kansas City
Aretha Engle
Temple, Texas
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Bill Perdock
Diane
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Holy Trinity Elementary School
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Kalona
Blanche Norton
West Third
L. O. Griggs
Robert Stephens
Washington County Council of
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Phil Weldin
First District
Fred Schwengel
Jack Peiffer
North 11Th
Mahaska County Hospital
Leona Peiffer
Ken Peters
Chris
Timmy
Elizabeth Ann Elliott
John E. Elliott
West
John
Lynn
Beth
John Mattes
Nancy
She Stork Gazette
Washington Kiwanis Club
Denny Lyle
Pekin
Lyle
Vernon Witting
Washington D.C
Odd Fellows Lodge
Witting
A. M. Black
Knoxville
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Rae
Leon Hillman
Notre Dame
Burlington
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Jan Skola
Terry Cox
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Tom Logan
Steve Eschweiler
Doug English
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J. W. Helscher
Ohio National Insurance Co
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Washington County Women’s Christian Temperance Union Institute
Wellman Asbury Methodist Church
Margaret Work
Mike Walker
Jan Martindale
Rita Sojka
Ralph S. Bartelt
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Robert Urban
Houston
St. Mary’s Church Hall
Wes Custer Sr
Robert Custer
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Omaha
Nebr
Robert A. Smith
Steve
Carter, Michigan
Raymond Bonar
Clem Eagle
Mary
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Bishops In Waterloo
R. L. Masson
Centerville
Cape Cod
Mass
Mary Stephens
George F. Masson Sr
Art Witthoft
Wayne Witthoft
Eldon Witthoft
Henry Witthoft
Frances Miller
Ralph Witthoft
Clarence Witthoft
Katherine Ropers
Lincoln
Edna Witting
Pearl Frain
Rhue Helmick
Laura Longwell
Clara Patterson
Patterson
Pella
S. S. Statler
National Science Foundation
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Central of
St. James
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Mary Catherine Kenney
Richard L. Craig
Carl Craig
Edwin J. Kinney
L. H. Linnenbrink
J. Michael Hogan
Just Us Club
H. A. Lahr
Joseph Lahr
Jefferson City
Evening Journal
Leo Mullikin
Raymond Richardson
Norman Schoonover
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