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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1966

Page

4

End of School Year Notes and Local Highlights

Dear Auntie reports a cool wet Washington week with graduation near. It notes a 180 strong graduating class, death of FBI agent Terry Anderson, top junior high scholars, law association election, city clerk retirement, jail open house, Jaycees sandbox project, Centennial Grace Hill Moravian Church, county park timber planting, 1965 Social Security benefits in Washington county, and a lingering rain that delays a trip home.

Washington County Historical Society Grace Hill Frank Kleese Nondas Richardson Charles Hotle

Awards Day Honors At Washington Junior High

Washington Junior High held its Awards Day ceremony this afternoon honoring students for scholastic and extracurricular achievements. The Southeast Six track meet saw Washington finish second to Fairfield while Mike Niffenegger faced point penalties after a protested race.

Washington Junior High School

Local births listed in Stork Gazette from Keota to Kalona

David Lee Dill son of Jerry Lee Dill and Mrs. Dill of Keota. Kerry Melissa Trier daughter of Dean and Mrs Trier of Keota. Rhonda Sue Salisbury daughter of Ronald and Mrs Salisbury of Conesville. Dorothy Faye Miller daughter of Elmer Miller Rural Kalona. Bruce John Schnicker son of Milton Schnicker Rural Route 1 Washington. Jane Elizabeth Porter daughter of Clifford Porter West Chester. Scott Alan Bontrager son of Lester Bontrager Box 251 Kalona.

David Lee Dill Mrs Jerry Lee Dill Keota Kerry Melissa Trier Dean Reighard Trier Rhonda Sue Salisbury Ronald Salisbury Conesville Dorothy Faye Miller Elmer T. Miller Kalona Bruce John Schnicker Milton Dale Schnicker Washington Jane Elizabeth Porter Mrs. Clifford Porter West Chester Scott Alan Bontrager Lester Bontrager Box Milton Schnicker Route One Bruce John Washington County Hospital Bruce Scott Melvin Schnicker Earl Ferrell

Weather guides a farm community through a wet season

A farm column discusses how a 30 day weather pattern affects crops, tiling, and nitrogen use for corn and soybeans. It notes soil temperature, wet spots, and the role of extension agents, soil conservation, and research in improving yields and farm profitability.

Soil Conservation Service

Multiple May 1966 Weddings Reported Across States

Several couples tied the knot on May 14 and surrounding dates. Notables include Miss Barbara Ellen Laux of Washington marrying George Ralph Sondag of Keota, Ellen Spenner of Riverside with Donald Hochstedler of Kalona, Elizabeth Helen Brown of Carthage and Merle L Hayes of Washington, and Arch ie Burgos of Los Angeles with Roy Grecian, with ceremonies conducted by local pastors in Iowa and California churches.

Barbara Ellen Laux Howard L. Laux Washington George Ralph Sondag Ralph G. Sondag Keota Ellen Elizabeth Spenner Riverside Donald Glen Hochstedler Kalona Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Iowa City Roy Wingate Elizabeth Helen Brown Carthage Illinois Merle Lee Hayes Iowa Ferris Christian Church Ferris Ill William Bower Archie Burgos Roy Grecian Los Angeles New First Methodist Church San Diego Calif Hilka Green Charles Bargos Paul Harvey

FBI agent Terry Anderson dies in Shade Gap shooting

UPI reports FBI agent Terry Anderson 42 of Camp Hill Pennsylvania was fatally shot by a sniper while helping search for Peggy Ann Brodnick 17. Anderson, native of Washington Iowa and father of four, left behind wife Margery and four children. He was born January 19, 1924 and graduated from Washington High School in 1941.

Washington Terry Anderson FBI Pennsylvania Terry WHS Glenn Anderson Laura Augustine Anderson UPI Federal Bureau of Investigation Shade Gap Iowa Camp Hill Margery Peggy Ann Brodnick Anderson John R Omaha Neb Laura V Des Moines Iown Washington High School Des Moines

Social security benefits total for Washington County in 1965

Three thousand people in Washington County received 2 497 515 dollars in social security benefits in 1965, an increase of 240 675 dollars and 50 people from the prior year, per Burlington Iowa social security district manager N E Treat.

Washington County N.E. Treat Burlington Iowa

Local sports wrap celebrates scholar ship award and trophies

The week highlights George McBee earning a scholar ship sportsmanship award at State College of Iowa in Cedar Falls after a 3.0 GPA. He set five SCI records in track events and will pursue teaching and coaching next fall. The Southeast Six Conference title remains on display at the high school. Harold Sinclair wins the bowling tournament of champions at Melody Lanes. Giff Morrison nets a hole in one after 44 years in golf. Frank Sanders stars in district golf and heads to the state tournament while the high school team misses the state meet.

George McBee Washington State College of Iowa Cedar Falls George SCI Giff Morrison Frank Sanders Ottumwa

Saturday Journal summary for out-of-state readers

The Saturday Edition highlights local news for former Washington residents. Availability extends to out-of-state subscribers by mail at $3.50 per year.

Journal Washington

Hillman named by bowlers and politics mix at dinner

Fred Schwengel urged an overhaul of the Anti Poverty program at a Republican fund raising dinner in Williamsburg. He is a Davenport Republican seeking the First District seat. Leon Hillman was re elected president of the Washington Bowling Association at Melody Lanes. Other officers and delegates were named. notes on scouts, water safety, a historical society tour, and visitors from Muscatine and Chicago wrapped the local news.

Paul Shearer 6Th Judicial District Bar Association Grinnell LeNora Tayior Grinnell Country Club Paul V Shearer 6Th Judieial District Bar Association Ed Dailey Burlington Iowa State Bar Association Gary Lewis Washington Delta Chi Fraternity Iowa State Ames Phi Eta Sigma Lillian Lewis Iowa County Williamsburg Fred Schwengel Schwengel Davenport Leon Hillman Washington Bowling Association Melody Lanes Robert A. Rae Earl F. Rae G J. Moothart John W Lee Wayne Marston ABC Bob Rayner Calvin E. Humphreys Iowa State Bowling Association Earl Rae

Light That Banishes Darkness Poem by Mary E. Kitchel

Poem urges inner strength beyond physical health or intellect. It describes a living torch fueled by will and named courage or soul. With charity and faith it endures when youth fortune and health fade, inspiring others as it glows.

Mary E. Kitchel Midwest Chaparral

Track results crown Mt. Pleasant in Southeast Six meet

Mt. Pleasant won the Southeast Six Conference junior high track meet with 68.2 points followed by Davis County 61.2 and Fort Madison 29. Washington and Fairfield tied for fourth with 27 points while Centerville did not compete.

Washington Fairfield Ft. Madison Mt. Pleasant Davis County Fairfield Trojans Fort Madison Centerville

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Central Park City Water Department Water Department Tom Kuncl A. Ae Agatha Cynthia Jean Wm. D. McCall Kurt James James P. Jorgensen Marsha Lynn Richard Knupp Jaycees Grace Hill Moravian Church The County Historical Society County Conservation Board Marr Park Social Security Administration Mike Niffenegger West Liberty Lawrence Rice Ogden, Iowa Jerry Tyer Green Meadows Evelyn Powers Methodist Hospital Maude Shertz Milner, Ill Edgar Stewart B. B. Bordwell Carmel Valley D. M. Willson Willson Bordwell J. R. Mount Sonoma Kathy Tucker Gene Tucker Lincoln High School Lincoln England Scotland France Chicago University of Durham Ken Peters Supreme Shrine Buffalo New York Boston New York City Washington, D. C Alice Peters Louisville Harold Marion Miller Clyde Courtney Montana Lloyd Courtney John Nancy Ray Courtney Steve Brian Robin Claire Gray Guy Stuckman Duane Roberta Bob Miller Lynne Alvine Bartlett Hall Lynne Maurice Alvine Ainsworth Highland Community High School Carl Meek Marion Ohio G. W. Manussier Victor Manussier Gary and Joe Minneapolis Mina Dave McCahon Derik Kelly New Zealand Gary Murphy Dave Derik Australia Italy Europe London Canada Columbus Junction United States Murphy the Stork Gazette LeNora Taylor Taylor Washington City the Journal Thos. B. Martin Normal, Ill Wanda Rudolph Martin Clarion State College Clarion, Pa Stanley Thompson George Lachen Robert and Rosemary Sioux Falls South Dakota Raymond Hasty Kalona High School Roy Hodges Mercy Hospital Marion Snodgrass N.Y Richard Gales Morrisville Philadelphia Don Snod.Stass Bettendorf James Hayes Ronald Jones Brighton Duane Hayes Dwight Hayes Sandy Randy Rick Randy Jones Gale Hunt Sam Murphy Cotier Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Marion L. Yoder Wellman Cherie Holzheimer Holloway, Minn Chris Lemmon Martha Helfrich Chuck Hotle Washington County Conservation Board Hughes Max Bain Marvin Army Marion Bain Stan Bauer Leroy Bain Everette Rich Wayne Rich Sam Rich Kenneth Rich Dwight Manning Dale Bain Dorothy Ralph Bain Wayland Ray Roberts Clifford Leeper Bill Muller Russell Bain Mary Jo Bain Darrel Rich Lockridge Sinclair Hillman Clinton Boshart Red Cross Water Safety Washington Municipal Washington Aerie Order of Eagles F.O.E. Hall Clara Faulkner Muscatine Wayne Down Harvey Davis Wheaton, Illl D. Clair Davis Clair Westminster Seminary Ann Pratt O’hare Field Sigourney M. Hjelle Jim Marshall Jim Logan Tom Lowe Steve Keating Doug Cox Lyle Zehr James Boshart Edith Boshart Zehr Connie Hess Mike Boshart Peo Leo Stone M. M. Schell Stevenson Robert Stevenson South 8Th Avenue Blue Cross Blue Shield Keokuk Steele Douglas Steele Route Two Universal Trades School Nebi Waco High School Douglas Harold Steele Bernard Singleton Kirksville Bernard Jr Northeast Missouri State Teachers College F. A. Cordell Altadena Thirty Niners Club Helen Lackey J. F. Larson Altha White Linda Grossheim Major Paul Grossheim Ft. Leavenworth, Kan Glenn Wilson M. J. Cruise John Cruise Tom Burton Louis Rath Auburn, Wash Glen Green Home George Rudiger Ozark Region Frank Taylor Eureka Springs Ark Bob Haights Springdale Bill Koehler Waterloo Mary Koehler Lackland Afb Texas Air Force Evening Journal
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