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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1971
Page
4
A brief editorial note from the Washington Journal cites Joshua on cities of refuge. The reflection highlights that regardless of state or situation, God provides a refuge to which people may repeatedly turn for comfort and safety.
Rex Ray reports cardinals nested in their garage for the second consecutive spring. To protect the birds from prowling animals a roll of wire is secured and the garage door is kept closed at night. The pair hatched two young red birds as the Rays enjoy observed flight training.
A local woman in a nearby city drops a five dollar bill during change. A quicker shopper claims it with finders keepers. The tale ends with the pursuer taking a package, then revealing it contained only hot air.
Former Schools Superintendent Marv Schell notes Washington mile relay team’s second place at Drake Relays and a school record 3 23 4. He recalls Cornell College’s 50 year old Drake relay win matching that time, praising Ward Anderson Scott Swartzendruber Don Adams and Dery Braun for equaling the mark.
A Washington mother laments high living costs and jokes asparagus bed failed. Her son questions timing and she recalls planting in spring 1932 with a single 10 cent seed package, noting long-lived dividends from the crop.
George H. Moore of Burlington visits family here as Pat Sheetz gains vice presidency in Pi Omega Pi and an Iowa dorm advisor post. Mrs. Day attends YWCA National Convention and joins the Iowa Town and Country board. Paul Grossheim earns captain rank with the army at Fort Bliss. Community plans Washington Ridiculous Day with parade and contests. Mushroom yields noted from several locals. Families visit for anniversaries and Burns. Genealogy and civic events feature Kiwanians lectures and PTA playground funding.
Deaths reported include Thomas J. Turner 66 of Mt Pleasant in obituary list. Mrs Ralph Brown Sr 91 dies Sunday May 16 at Washington County Hospital after five years with daughter Mary Novotny. Cecil C Hawkins 66 of Linn Hollow Trailer Court dies May 16 after months ill. Pearl Smith 88 of Maplewood Manor dies May 16 after a broken hip admission at Mercy Iowa City. Gerald La Vern Cress 73 of Riverside dies May 16 after long illness. Anna Newton 87 formerly of Brighton dies in Waterloo Monday night.
Medical transfers and admissions list for the County Hospital, noting patients from Washington Keota Kalona and Crawfordsville with several births and a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Gates of Columbus Junction. Includes transfers to Mercy Iowa City and multiple medical and surgical admissions and dismissals yesterday and today.
Raymond H. Pine of Columbus City died this morning May 20, 1971 at the VA Hospital in Iowa City. He was 60. Albert J. Seement, 94, died Wednesday evening May 12 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after being a patient ten days.
The Washington Evening Journal publishes Monday through Saturday with holidays excepted. Rates: by carrier in Washington 500 per week, in surrounding towns 40 cents. by mail in Iowa 12 per year or 6 months for 6.50, Washington route 15 per year or 8 for 6 months, outside Iowa 14 per year or 7.50 for 6 months.
In a rubber bridge hand West Alvin Roth doubles three notrump and opens with a spade lead. South misreads, but Roth's jack of spades followed by a low spade ensures the defense gains four spades and five diamonds for a 900 point set, illustrating the power of a precise opening lead.
Russell recalls a splinter from forty years ago while laying stone near Monticello though it bled then he never found it Griff Humphreys arrived in the U S fifty years ago May 1 and soon moved to Iowa City buying Washington County land and farming it Mable Livingston travels to San Dimas California to visit a sister connected with the Voorhis School159 rural pupils will hold their commencement next Saturday Richard McCleery will speak Catherine Jane Hull elected to Purple Masque membership and Phi Beta Kappa she majors in speech pathology and graduates this year More than 500 people visited the Masonic Temple on Friday Roll Organ of Chicago was an out of town visitor
Wayland Methodist Church witnessed the 10 a.m. marriage of Patricia Hoberman and Dr. John A. Stoner of Chicago with Rev. Herb DeMello officiating. Parents listed are M. J. Haberman of Wayland and Ben Stoner of Cincinnati. Roy L. Yoder of Wellman and Vera Bender of Kalona were wed at the Miller home on Friday evening May 14, conducted by Rev. J. John Miller.
Richland Iowa May 17 funeral for Forest Hargrave of Oskaloosa held Friday attended by relatives including cousins the Clarence Fergusons. Visitors included Mrs Harold Neece at Jefferson County Hospital Fairfield and others from Pekin Danville and Washington sharing Sunday gatherings and church activities. Star Country Club met with nine members, next meeting May 27 hosted by Gladys Ferrer and Verle Gardner with entertainment planned by Mrs Duke and Mrs Whitlow.
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