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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
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Dallas Kinney
Sarah Eliza Knox
University Hospital
Town City
Wil Kendrick
East
Madison Street
Earl C. Long
West Chester
Jones Funeral Home
Lloyd Bauer
Wellman Cemetery
James Joseph Pritchard
Henry County Hospital
Glen E. Farcier
Laughlin Hospital
Kirksville
Corning
Town
Douds
Merle Hesselgesser
Keosauqua
Edward J. Kempf
Parnell
Robert Roorman
Phillip Musgrove
Glenn Murphy
Charles Denison
Ralph Denison
Newt Denison
Edward Denison
Alice Weinberg
Carthage
Everett Denison
Lena Barnett
Newton
MVSC
West Liberty
Mark Mosier
Lynn Neuhart
Des Moines
Tom Chenoweth
Department of Finance
Lynn
Harlan Neuhart
University of Tow
Richard Bordwell
John
Yoshi Kanda
Bordwell
Boone
New York
A. C. Peterson
RJ. Fritz
Bensonville, Il
Keola
Beverly Graf
Debbie Feuerhelm
Lauri Laing
Jack Knapp
Barbara Humston
Margaret Jarrard
Kay Turnipseed
Jean Bode
Susie. Boshart
Grant and
Jefferson Schools
Boys Town
Nebr
Michael Rotzinger
Msgr
Nicholas H. Wegner
Father Flanagan
Boys’ Home
Ken Peters
Oskaloosa
Jack Peiffer
Chris
Tim
Ray Redinger
Earl Redlinger
Denver
Colo
John Harley Schmitt
Father Schmitt
Charles C. Greenlee
St. Louis
J. W. Fietas
Wayne Hyde
Ray Keith
Barbara
Sheryl
Bernard Payne
Rose Anne
Payne
Randy
Kermit Klopf-fenstein
Albia
Ottumwa
Keokuk
FY. Madison
I. W. Schenefelt
Dorothy Libe
Lincoln Elementary
Dussaid Agatha
Hanson Construction Co
Victorian
Strinton
South Town
A. L. Hanson
Speunms
Brintons
Char Table Trust
Ida Brinton
YMCA
Ymca-Ywca
Ing
Carson's of
Bob Miller
Washinon
Skunk
McCein
Red Cross
Sunset Park
Alfec
Y's Men
Washington Bowling Association
Melody Lanes
Darwin Vacha
Leon Nilfman
Robert A. Roe
T.E. Myers
John W. Lee
Bombel
Ronald Bomber
Beta Alpha Psi, National Accounting Fraternity
University of Iowa
Vicki Thomas
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Diane Perdock
Izaak Walton Club
Richard Horak
Wallace Kessell
John C. Owen
Susan Margaret
Reno
Nev
Lawrence A. Baillargeon
Val Baillargeon
Gorham
N.H
Howard Wright
Mrs. Willis Ferguson
Gonzales
Lyle G. van Winkle
Pat and
Jane
Vicky and
Mickey’ van Winkle
Wilbur Day
Rochester
Minn
Maple Manor ‘Nursing Home
19Th St. N. W
Day
Robert Day
William Day
Hubert Lohrer
Jarvis Appliance
Pete Griffeth
Trudy
Pace Hotel
Edward Hutchcroft
David
Diane
Stewart Elementary
Hutchcroft
Stewart
Kinder-Garten
West Branch
John V. Phleger
Carl Dallmeyer
Sen
Sally Owen
Mason City
Florence Vorel
Tews
Judy Peiffer
Milwaukee, Wis
Cletus Reed
Marcella Wittetoe
Miss Peiffer
Wittetoe
Marvin
Melba McAvoy) Buckwalker
Rock Island
Ill
Avenue
Marion McAvoy
Larry Lambert
Pam
Seattle
Homer Lambert
Duane Wolfe
Clyde Lambert
Larry Lamberts
Lambert
Robert D. Crossett Jr
Robert Crossett
San Diego
Alif
West Pacific
Viet Nam
Jan Knutson
Kincheloe Afb
Michigan
Milford Knutson
Linda
Nancy
Carol
University Hospitals
Jan
Max Euwer
Houston
Matt Euwer
Washington Hotel
Hazel Euwer
Marion
Tommy) Thompson
Mrs. Date Connelly
Chicago
Lloyd G. Hayes
Kirksville State Teachers College
George Kerr
Madison, Wis
Roderick
R. T. Knottner
Ellen
Joe Kaufman
Mr. and
Mars
Clarence Kaufman
Lydna Sue Meer
John David Durst Jr
John D. Durst
Ralph Meer
Clark Street
Sherri Ann
Kathy Renee DeLong
David DeLongs
Cedar Rapids
H. Paul DeLongs
Larry DeLongs
Florida
Lori Lynn Dunbar
Rolland Dunbar
Cloyce Dunbar
Jerry Simmering
Lisa Leann
Fred
Debbie
Kevin Dunbar
George Rudiger
Mr. Rudiger
Neola
Luiza de Suva
Towa City
Ted Crone
Town’ City
A Russell Bannister
Dallmeyer
John Walker
Dale Doggett
Bert Britain