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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1977

Page

5

Washington County Democrats Name New County Chair at Convention

Washington County Democrats held a county convention in the courthouse Friday evening naming a new county chair and outlining plans for a future party offices shift. Also noted were Rotary Club recognition for H McCleery, YMCA remodeling progress with occupancy targeted for August, and annual meeting actions including three year director terms and YMCA finances.

Shington County Democrats Court House Gnard H. McCleery ery-Cumming Calendar Co Washington Rotary Club Ngton Ymca YMCA

Springtime Community Notes Spark Local Improvements

Local area groups report new sidewalks in Richland and repair work in Riverside. Highlights include the Brighton Centennial quilt display and a YMCA meeting with awards for the McCleerys, Matt Ross, and Gene Grecian. The eighth grade girls track team and the high school golf team posted strong seasons, with improvements at the Country Club noted.

Brighton Burnette Smith Matt Ross Gene Grecian Marty Young

Hospital notes and births and discharges list

Hospital notes cover admissions on Monday and Saturday for individuals in Washington Columbus Junction Brighton Wayland and neighboring towns. Births report a son to Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Stoller of Columbus Junction. Dismissals include Mrs Glover and daughter and various Washington patients with transfers to Washington Care Center.

Gregory Stoller Columbus Junction Son Mark Glover Washington Richard Herlein Margaret Vinton Roy Lowe Brighton Robert Frame Ainsworth Jim Pease Ralph Moothart Washington Care Center Rex Manning Ardith Donna Jo Jimmy Patty Wayland Kleese Dick Morrow

Local births and transfers listed in Iowa communities

Tuesday Yesterday records show John Hubbs of Crawfordsville and Mrs William Wagner of Columbus City in medical notes. Today lists Mr and Mrs Stanley Fuhr of Ainsworth and Mr and Mrs Richard Peterson of Columbus Junction with births. Also noted is Mrs Harold Tolander of Washington transferred to University Hospitals Iowa City and Harold Hall of Washington and Mrs Rodney Fickling.

John Hubbs Crawfordsville William Wagner Columbus City Stanley Fuhr Ainsworth Son Richard Peterson Columbus Junction Harold Tolander Washington University Hospitals Iowa City Harold Hall Rodney Fickling Calla Tripses

Washington and Kalona Residents Noted in Medical Photos

Wednesday yesterday records show Mrs. Paul DeLong from Washington in medical matters. Today listings include Raymond Gross of Washington and Mr and Mrs Mason Beachy of Kalona with a daughter, plus Mrs Florence Zwicki and Mrs Gregory Stoller with her son in Columbus Junction.

Paul DeLong Washington Raymond Gross Mason Beachy Kalona Daughter Florence Zwicki Gregory Stoller and Son Columbus Junction

Community Births and Medical Updates Summary

Jacob Knottnerus of Ainsworth underwent a surgical procedure with Mrs. Paul Scranton listed in Washington as involved in medical matters. Donald Hansen also had a surgical event in Washington. Raymond Miller appears among yesterday’s updates. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Huber of Keota welcomed a son, and Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Miller of Riverside welcomed a son. Mrs. Edwin Verrips and Larry Sabin are noted in Washington with Mrs. Pete Rich in Brighton connected to yesterday’s notices.

Larry Sabin Washington Charles Sparrow Columbus Junction Surgical Robert Bodkins Brighton Pete Rich Bessie Lowry Wilma Allred Wayland Jacob Knottnerus Ainsworth Paul Scranton Donald Hansen Raymond Miller Larry Huber Keota Son Marlin Miller Riverside Edwin Verrips Jim Pease Stanley Fuhr Richard Peterson

Obituary-like Notices from Iowa Families

Friday Yesterday lists Mrs. Wilford Detrick of Columbus Junction and others in medical dealings and surgeries at Marvin Widmer in Mr. Pleasant and Harry Steward in Burlington. Today names Verne Landers of Washington and several women with sons from Ainsworth Keota Riverside Columbus Junction and related families in a community notice style.

Wilford Detrick Columbus Junction Marvin Widmer Mr. Pleasant Harry Steward Burlington Verne Landers Washington Pat Burroughs Quad Cities Larry Burroughs Bettendorf Ronald Burroughs Silvis, Ill el Pancho Villa

Stoller Peterson Fuhr Births Noted in Gazette

Stork Gazette lists births for Eric Dwight Stoller son of Mr and Mrs Gregory Paul Stoller RR3 Columbus Junction. Adam Christopher Peterson son of Mr and Mrs Richard Charles Peterson 132 Third Street Columbus Junction. Brian Michael Fuhr son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Phillip Fuhr 252 5th Street Ainsworth.

Eric Dwight Stoller Gregory Paul Stoller Columbus Junction Adam Christopher Peterson Richard Charles Peterson Third Street Brian Michael Fuhr Stanley Phillip Fuhr 5Th St Ainsworth

DOT advisory group to meet in area

FAIRFIELD The Citizens Advisory Council to the Iowa Department of Transportation met at Henry County Savings Bank in Mount Pleasant April 13. The council will meet May 18 at 2 p.m. in Mount Pleasant with talks on Energy and Transportation for the Future and Motor Carrier Regulations. Joe Kennedy will speak on Waterway User Charges and Locks and Dam 26. A June 8 meeting in Muscatine will cover The Rail System Plan and Southeast Iowa needs. A June 16 special meeting in Mount Pleasant will present the 5 Year Transportation Improvement Program. All meetings are open to the public.

Fairfield Citizens Advisory Council Iowa Department of Transportation Henry County Savings Bank Mount Pleasant Joe Kennedy River Division River Valley Park Muscatine Iowa

Weekend misfire at target range sparks minor injuries

Police and sheriff reports note four minor accidents in the past days. Wes Iwanowski and Stan Stoops encountered two surprises during a weekend target session when Iwanowski fired a safe-activated .22 and a boot check revealed a bullet stuck in Iwanowski’s calf. He was treated locally and sent to Veterans Hospital to recover from a minor wound.

Wes Iwanowski Stan Stoops Iwanowski Stoops Veterans Hospital

Washington community board approves music plan and summer band

The Washington Community District school board approved a compromise proposal for changes in the elementary instrumental music program and plans for the summer band. They also addressed end of year matters and approved applicants for upcoming term jobs. The Jazz Band, under Robert Shepherd, will compete in Des Moines on May 14 by invitation for bands placing high in prior contests. Mr. and Mrs. L V Clarahan attended funeral services in Oskaloosa for Cecil E Brower.

Alex Miller Muscatine Washington High School State Teachers College Cedar Falls McKinstry Washington Community District School Board Robert Shepherd Des Moines L. V. Clarahan Oskaloosa Cecil E. Brower Newman's

Marriages of the week in small town ceremony roundup

A column lists several couples wed in late spring 1977 across Iowa. Melissa Crossett and Neal Schaerer married May 7 at Amana Community Church, with the Crossett and Schaerer families named. Patricia Jointer and R Craig Warner wed May 7 at Christine's Wedding Chapel in East Point, with Jointer and Warner families noted. Ann Shalla and Randall Mougin tied the knot April 30 at St. Marys Riverside, with Shalla and Mougin families named. Sherrie Kracaw and Kenny Stogdill wed April 30 at United Churches of Crawfordsville, with Swenson and Stogdill families listed.

Columbus Junction Melissa LeAnn Crossett Neal Charles Schaerer Amana Community Church Henry Schiff Duane Crossett Harold Schaerer Amana Patricia Jointer East Point R. Craig Warner Nashville Rebecca Ann Shalla Randall Eugene Mougin Ainsworth St. Mary’s Church Riverside Thomas Mohr Wayne Shalla Route 2 Victor Mougin Sherrie Kracaw Crawfordsville Kenny Stogdill United Churches of Dean W. Swenson Nolan Stogdill

Deaths of Week Features Multiple Obituaries Across Iowa and Neighboring States

Vera N. Hoskins 76 died May 6 in Tempe Arizona. Margaret M. Sieren 87 died May 8 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a few days as patient. E W Duttweiler 67 of Lockridge died May 7 at Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield after five months illness. Frank Barden native of Washington died May 7 in Richland Washington at Heather House Nursing Home. Raymond Jack Dawson 66 of Rubio died May 7 at Washington Care Center after hours as patient. Floyd E. Geyer 29 of Iowa City found dead at home. services pending Jones Funeral Home. burial Sixteen Cemetery What Cheer. Anthony Leo Supalla 81 East Pleasant Plain died May 11 at Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield. Emma Levert 87 Wayland died May 11 at Parkview Home Wayland.

Keota Margaret M. Sieren Mercy Hospital Iowa City E.W. Duttweiler Lockridge Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield Frank Barden Washington Richland Wash Heather House Raymond Jack) Dawson Rubio Washington Care Center Floyd E. Geyer Bartlett Road Jones Funeral Home Anthony Leo Supalla East Pleasant Plain

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