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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1972

Page

5

Community notes and upcoming events in Washington

In Washington the YMCA honored Don Minick Robert Reed Robert Huber and Richard Ross for board service. Rev and Mrs Richard Peterson move to Omaha to supervise a Baptist home for the elderly. Dr Richard Marshall returns to start a medical practice and PT post at the local hospital. Linda Wertz competes for Miss Iowa in June. Porkettes plan a Pork Queen in June. Wellman residents raised 900 for a new recreation building roof. Rainbow Girls donated to the county public health nurse.

YMCA Washington Don Minick Robert Reed Robert Huber Richard Ross Cape Girardeau Omaha Nebraska Richard Jean Atchison) Marshall Marshall Gary Olson Olds Linda Wertz Wellman Rainbow Matt Wehr Army Veterans of Foreign Wars Methodist Church Dick Marshall T.L. Brookhart Carl W. Klein Harry Donaldson Washington County Dorothy Watson Rainbow Girls David McCall Phil Weld Mary Westphal

Week on the Farm Saturday May 13 outlook and grazing notes

Thaddeus reports a misty May morning with rain boosting soil moisture. He notes deer tracks fox den and hog activity while crossing a creek and observing wildlife. He comments on fencing decay stock prices and the potential for price controls and the slow pace of field work this season.

Thaddeus

Weekend visitors and local events fill Washington scene

Mothers Day weekend at the State University of Iowa drew guests like Mrs. Merritt McDaniel and Mrs. R E Fane with their sons George McDaniel and Larry Fane. Others traveled from Chicago and the Virgin Islands to visit friends, attend church and school events, and join community activities across Washington.

Merritt McDaniel R.E. Fane Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity State University of Iowa George McDaniel Larry Fane Raymond Bill) Buckley Virgin Islands Kathryn Mabel Chicago Washington St. James Alan Bergstrom Milford Belmond Harold Fulton Boulder Colo Clarence Fultons Glenn Davises Merle Sheetz Pat Phi Gamma Nu Iowa City Alfred A. Bertke Leslie Beenblossom Washington Christian Church Iowa Christian Churches Cecil Long Peggy Lou Penny Lee Lincoln Neb Mary Anne Wagner Rural Women's Club William Marie Jr Washington County H.H. Baxter Ed Bovee Cleveland Bovee

Wet spring spurs farmer concerns in Washington

The Washington area endures persistent rain and overcast skies this spring, delaying field work. County extension director Jim Frier warns for a critical 20 day period ahead if wet weather continues. Also noted is a farewell open house for Pastor Richard Petersons and family moving to Omaha.

Washington Jim Frier Frier

First of three business clinics in Captain's Table series

The May 9 session opened with county extension director Jim Frier stressing the clinic is for thought and planning, not miracle answers. About 50 local businessmen attended the breakfast meeting led by Dr. Dave Hammond, examining the citys economic base and exports as growth drivers.

Jim Frier Washington Frier Dave Hammond Cedar Rapids Hammond Judy Bauer Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Iowa Gary Olson Vicki Olsons Everett Burham Claude McCoy Harry Ramseyer Montezuma

Conservation Day trips boost pupil learning across Iowa districts

Sixth graders in Washington Lincoln and Brighton Stewart schools joined Conservation Day outings at Lake Darling state park with state officers guiding lessons on animal furs erosion plant identification and park operations. Local buyers paid up to 800 for livestock at the Southeast Iowa Angus Sale while Rainbow for Girls honored affiliates in Burlington and others visited by relatives in the area.

Washington Lake Darling State Park Lincoln Brighton and Stewart Rex Emerson Iowa Steve Messinger Henry Bruce Plum Fairfield Plum Paul Heindel Columbus Junction Ed Griffith Jr Crawfordsville Ed Griffith Boyd Emde Wellman Jerry Fisher Joy Illinois Diane Carr Clayton Ohio Tom Hartley West Point Jim McEldoon McEldoon

New Doctor To Join Washington Clinic This August

Washington officials announce Dr. Jean Marshall from Phoenix will relocate here around Aug 1 to join Dr. G J Nemmers and Dr. E M Ahart at 301 South Iowa. Her husband Dick Marshall will take a physical therapy post at the local hospital.

Washington Norman Jensen Jean Marshall Phoenix Ariz Marshall Jensen G.J. Nemmers E.M. Ahart South Iowa

Million Dollar Club meeting draws 25 distributors and guests

The McCleery-Cumming Co sponsors a May 11 13 Million Dollar Club gathering for 25 advertising specialty distributors and special guests. A different leading distributor group is invited every two years, with total list price calendar sales reaching a million dollars or more.

McCleery- Cumming Co Million Dollar Club McCleery - Cumming

Deaths of the Week In Rockford Bremerton and Muscatine

Obituaries list several deaths including Marland E. Davidson 73 of Rockford Illinois who died May 7 1972 after a brief illness. Ida M. Lindenmeyer died May 4 at Resthaven Nursing Home Bremerton Washington. Emerson R. Wellman Rodgers 81 died May 10 at home north of Wellman after months of illness. Guy Alexander lifelong Muscatine resident died May 11 1972 at Lutheran Rest Home aged 92. Daisy Beatrice Starr 70 died May 10 1972 at a Muscatine nursing home funeral at Gould Funeral Home Richland with burial Highland Cemetery Richland.

Marland E. Davidson School Street Rockford Ill Ida M. Lindenmeyer Resthaven Bremerton Washington Wellman Emerson R. Rodgers Muscatine Guy Alexander Richland Daisy Beatrice Starr Gould Merle Greene Highland Cemetery

Hospital Admissions and Births Log Highlights Local Area

Daily hospital notes reveal admissions at several facilities including David Martin of Ainsworth for surgery and Mrs John Kurtz of Washington for medical care. Births report a Kalona couple welcoming a son while multiple patients and long term care residents are listed across Kalona Washington and Brighton.

David Martin Ainsworth Charles Thrapp West Chester Ralph Reinier Fairfield John Kurtz Washington Clarence Brown Kalona Lincoln Marr Junie Hallock Elmore Edmondson Brighton John H. Miller Cordelia Whitacre

Kalona Area Birth Announcements List Names Several Families

John David Helmuth Ina Kalona Inez Theresa Ropp Conrad Zane Miller Andy Jay Little Mindy Kay McGilvrey Kari Suzanne Hennigan Scott Gene Grecian appear in a local birth notice listing parents and addresses in Kalona Grandview and Riverside. The notice records multiple newborns and family details from area residents.

John David Helmuth John Dale Helmuth C Avenue Kalona Inez Theresa Ropp Eldon G. Ropp Conrad Zane Miller John H. Miller Andy Jay Little James David Little Box Grandview Mindy Kay McGilvrey Loren McGilvrey Washington Kari Suzanne Hennigan John Patrick Hennigan S. Ave. C Scott Gene Grecian Larry Grecian R.R Riverside

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