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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1965

Page

3

Local obituaries and funeral notices from area towns

Death notices list multiple memorials across towns including Wayland Keota Brighton Columbus Junction Douds Wellman and Wellman. Names include Mrs Sarah Knox Earl Long James Pritchard Hazel Koch Herbert Glen Farcier Howard Pontzius Merle Hesselgeser Edward Kempf and relatives linked to Town City Keota Tacoma and Grand Rapids. Dates mention May 1965 hospital care and burials set in Wellman Columbus City Wapello and other local cemeteries.

Keota Hazel Koch Herbert George Herbert Tacoma Wash Columbus Junction Howard Pontzius Grand Rapids Mich Dudgeon-McCulley Wapello Columbus City Pontzius

Poem of the Week Second Prize in Word Weavers Contest

A Grade 10 student from Vetter High School writes of playful scenes and weather wonders. The poem mentions Popsicle grass lemonade stands mud pies cloud pictures and school bands. Written under Mrs Rhea supervision and labeled as Second prize in the Word Weavers Annual Contest.

Word Weavers Judy Vetter Rhea

Hospital Admission and Births Across Several Towns

A series of hospital admissions and births across Washington, Brighton, Columbus Junction, Ainsworth, Wellman, Ollie, and surrounding areas. Patients admitted or treated include Michael Marsh, Maud Roberts, William Ort, Clint Churchill, Walter Cline, and others with medical or surgical conditions. Births include a daughter to Franklin Chmelar and spouse, with multiple entries noting yesterday or today admissions and discharges.

Michael Marsh Columbus Junction Maud Roberts Washington Medical William Jensen William Ort Ainsworth Surgic Clint Churchill Ollie Walter Cline Brighton Pearl Leeper Wellman Randy Chalupa Ington Terry Gray Gifford Morrison Floyd Blankenhorn Pete Perdock Wayland Connie Lou Fritz Harvey Gesling Saamaven Claude Essley Surgical Willard Bell Harold Gerdes Robert Bradley Fulton Claire Dewey Mark Waggoner Claude Dickerson Ruth Nolin Franklin Chmelar Howard Sayre Vera Bond Richland James Miller Pleasant Wendell Guy Sylvester Fritz

Saturday Journal reader summary advertises out-of-state edition

Note to readers explains the Saturday Edition of the Journal offers out-of-state subscribers a quick weekly summary of local news. It invites former Washington residents to subscribe by mail for $3.50 per year.

Journal Washington

Washington Week in Review and Local Sports Highlights

Citizenship awards went to Miriam Jones and Ure Goodell at Washington Junior High Awards Day. Washington Demons tied for third in Southeast Six golf at Bloomfield and finished fourth in the outdoor track meet. Dan Lowe won the County Table Tennis title at the YMCA. John Marie celebrated his tenth birthday with a party for classmates. Various local notices include obituaries, family visits, and community events from May.

Miriam Jones Ure Goodell Washington Junior High School Washington Demons Bloomfield Fort Madison Centerville Davis County Ft. Madison Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Dan Lowe Washington Y. M. C. A John Marie W. J. Marie Jr Gale Reed Lester Worley Doug Walker Gary McClure Kim Walker Scott Heisdorffer Ronnie Blum

Fathers and sons float down Skunk River weekend

A group of Washington men and their sons spent two days paddling from Rubio bridge to Brighton, about 14 miles, camping at McCain bridge and fishing along the way. Participants included Dale Close, Stan, Wayne Brock and Pat, Ed Gray, Mike and Lee, Keith Williams, Mike and Joe, T. J. Berdo, Thomas, Floyd Woods and Mike. The trip aimed to test a future Izaak Walton League youth outing. Also within the same report, Washington County plans jail construction bids totaling 102,688 from H Eugene Smith Mt Pleasant 57,111 mechanical Carson Plumbing and Heating Washington 19,979 electrical Robert Miller Washington 3,365 and Southern Steel San Antonio 22,233. Washington Demons finish third in Trojan Relays Class A behind Centerville, Oskaloosa and Albia with 72 points. Ottumwa wins Class AA with 93 points. Marie Margaret Ann Marie of Washington, daughter of Leo and Mrs. Marie, named national scholastics at Marycrest College and will be certified in religious teaching by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Mrs. I W Schenefelt attended a farewell program for her sister Dorothy Libe of Oskaloosa, a 40‑year teacher in the Oskaloosa school system.

Washington Skunk River Rubio Brighton Rubio Bridge McCain Bridge Dale Close Stan Wayne Brock Pat Ed Gray Mike Lee Keith Williams Joe T. J. Berdo Thomas Mr. Berdo McCain's Bridge Floyd Woods Izaak Walton League Washington County H. Eugene Smith Mt. Pleasant Carson Robert Miller Southern Steel San Antonio Texas

Old Jail Demolished and City Lights Reworked in Summer Plan

Agatha Dussaid writes of Hanson Construction demolishing the old county jail, city traffic lights adjusted to previous timing, paving projects underway, and a YMCA capital drive nearing goal. She notes a Mt. Pleasant contractor for jail work, local appliance and plumbing specifics, and counts among summer activities from river trips to baseball and swimming programs amid a busy community scene.

Marriages Tie Lemke Mitchell in Fairfield and Keota

Carla Mary Lemke daughter of Alfred Lemke Washington and Michael Alan Mitchell son of Bernice Mitchell Fairfield were married in a double ring ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Fairfield officiated by Rev Herbert W. Kramer at 8 p.m. Monday May 10. In Keota May 1 at 10 a.m. Marjorie Vittetoe daughter of Francis Vittetoe Keota and James Millane son of John F Millane Fairfield were married at St Marys Catholic Church Keota.

Carla Mary Lemke Alfred Lemke Washington Michael Alan Mitchell Bernice Mitchell Fairfield Immanuel Lutheran Church Herbert W. Kramer Keota St. Mary's Catholic Church Marjorie Vittetoe Francis Vittetoe James Millane John F. Millane

Hi-Y Club entertains mothers at Captain's Table event

The Hi-Y Club hosted mothers at a Tuesday dinner with Rev. Stan Woeste as speaker and announced Max Meyer as next year's Hi-Y president. Retiring president Denny Coom presided. Russell Ross, now a full professor at University of Iowa, was highlighted for his longtime service and roles in public affairs. Other items covered include Y's Men play earnings, and various local society notices.

Stan Woeste Max Meyer Denny Coom Russell Ross

Washington High Golf Team Sets Nine Hole Record Win

Washington High School defeated Sigourney 149 to 183 to close the season, setting a new nine hole school record. Upcoming Class Day honors for seniors include Sally Owen as valedictorian. sal uto rian status pending final grade review.

Washington High School Sigourney

Farmer dies in tractor mishap near Joetown

Wilbur J. Yoder, 46, a Wellman area farmer living 10 miles east of Joetown, died Wednesday afternoon when a tractor rolled back and crushed his head. He was found in a field near his home after apparently stopping to adjust the machinery. Authorities say the tractor rolled backward, killing the operator.

Wellman Wilbur J. Yoder Joetown Mr. Yoder

Notable locals honor guest and panelist travels

John Owen, Mrs. Bud Howell and Miss Martha Griffin presented the honored guest with a practical gift for her trip. Helene B. Dillon writes a Journal column and attends the Midwest Regional League of American Penwomen event in Kansas City. Dillon will join a panel on Creative Writing. Mrs. William Jensen, recovering from a coronary event, was moved from the local hospital to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, room 434.

John Owen Bud Howell Martha Griffin Helene B. Dillon Journal League of American Penwomen Kansas City Dilon William Jensen Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Evening Journal Story From Washington Iowa May 1965

A May 1965 Washington Iowa Evening Journal entry reports local happenings in a concise newspaper style. It notes community events and notices affecting residents, with emphasis on names, places, and dates as readable in the OCR segment.

Evening Journal Washington Iowa

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