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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1969

Page

2

Tuberculin Tests X-ray Unit to Be Here Tuesday

A mobile X-Ray unit for tuberculin case finding and follow up arrives in Washington County on Tuesday May 27. Washington County Public Health Nurse Mrs Mildred Lee coordinates referrals for tuberculin skin tests to screen for chest X-ray need. Reactors will be notified with appointments. the unit will visit Kalona Wellman and Washington with times listed. The program has approval from local medical and health groups and is funded by Christmas Seals.

Washington County Mildred Lee Kalona Pleasantview Wellman Shenks Nursing Home Washington Washington County Medical Society Iowa State Department of Health Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association

Vacation Bible School at Fern Cliff June 2 6

The Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church on Route 2 Wayland will host its annual Daily Vacation Bible School from June 2 through June 6, 9 to 11 45 a m daily with a closing program on June 8 at 7 30 p m. Programs include Bible lessons object lessons crafts singing and recreation. Transportation details may be arranged by contacting the church. All area boys girls and youths are invited to attend.

Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church of Route 2 Wayland

Ammonia Tank Leak Triggers Evacuation in Postville

About 600 residents fled the east end of Postville Iowa when a large storage tank leaked deadly anhydrous ammonia after a truck bumper caused a break. The 30,000 gallon tank was capped within 30 minutes and no injuries were reported. Firefighters sprayed the area with water as the tank was secured.

Postville Iowa UPI Monona Bill Christensen Garnaville

Record of Medical Staff Movements and Placements

Yesterday names include Mrs Jodie Ritz in Washington medical and Mrs Juliana Waechter in Sigourney medical. Also listed Craig Waddel in Washington and Joetta Huff in Crawfordsville surgical. Today adds Garrod McCullough in West Chester and Mrs Homer Godwin in Washington.

Jodie Ritz Washington Juliana Waechter Sigourney Craig Waddel Joetta Huff Crawfordsville Garrod McCullough West Chester Homer Godwin

Faith Baptist Church Schedule and Message

Faith Baptist Church at Washington Fairgrounds offers Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth Groups at 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Rev Oliver conducts services. Dial 3-4462. The church preaches that success in life is earned by effort, not by getting something for nothing, under the Baptist General Conference.

Class Day Honors Parade Of Student Awards And Leaders

A detailed list of award recipients and honorees from the Class Day program includes National Honor Society members Becky Berdo Bob English Dave Gregory Chris Lechner Tom Logan Sue Lowe Cindy McCall Margaret Stebelton Joette Swartzendruber Anne Butler Rhonda Clarahan Elaine Crockett Rusty Green Linda Mitchell Rachel Nicola Sheryl Sojka and many others. The program notes awards across disciplines including academics sports clubs and leadership roles with names for each category such as Danforth Award Christine Lechner Rusty Green Rotary Band Sousa award Dave Gregory and more.

Cart Linda Mitchell Cathy Norton Lynn Stephens Christine Vosika Karen Westermark Peggy Crull Kathy Freyenberger Becky Berdo Bob English Dave Gregory Chris Lechner Tom Logan Sue Lowe Cindy McCall Margaret Stebelton Joette Swartzendruber Anne Butler Rhonda Clarahan Elaine Crockett Rusty Green Rachel Nicola Sheryl Sojka Craig Stanley Iowa Danforth Christine Lechner Rusty John) Green Les Leeper Richard Lynn Lampkin John Harris Lance Mary Christine. Lechner James Walter Leet Janette Nancy To Mattes Jeorge Donald Mikseh Roberta Lynn Miller Susan Maureen Mineart Ruwnes Nakayenga Nouglas Lloyd Nardy Rachel Kay Nicola Catherine Pearl Norton Cathy Marie Orris Linda Lee Reschly Michael Douglas Reschly Barbara Jane Rich Diane Sue Richards Patricia Lynn Robison Debra Ann Roth Philip Dean Roth Mileen Kay Russell Ronald Elwood Schooley Jonathan Elvin Schoono Karen Ann Westermark Michaela Joann Wheelan Michael Keith Williams Russell Lee Williams David Eugene Wilson, Jr Kathryn Virginia Witthoft Linda Merie Witthoft Theodore Wayne Witthoft Ikhurt Preston Wolf LaVon Lee Worley Kathleen Kay Wulf Tanya Kay Wyse Linda Carol Zwicki

Local residents update on visits and hospital stays

Clara Mondia returns from Baumholder Germany with son Mike in the army. Mrs Warner and Mrs Haynes of Davenport visit local friends. Dwane Shalla is a surgical patient. Bob Nance films Lake Darling watershed for WMT TV to air May 24 in two parts. Marion Snodgrass returns from Montreal after attending the American Pharmaceutical Association meeting. Lisa Claire Smith, 9, is hospitalized in Iowa City after a arm injury requiring a pin. Frank Gingerich returns from Kirksville Missouri. Craig Waddell moved from Mercy Hospital to local hospital in a full-length body cast for about two months.

Clara Mondia Baumholder Germany Mike Bob Nance WMT - TV Cedar Rapids Washington Area Lake Darling WMY- TV Lisa Claire Smith Ezra Smith Route Mercy Hospital Iowa City Lisa Craig Waddell Howard Waddells

WCTU Meeting Supports Youth Camp and Protests

Mrs. Ross Copeland entertained 17 members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union on Thursday. Devotions were led by Mrs. Howard Buchanan, with a program on Family and Community. The group voted at least 32 to fund YMCA camp expenses for local youth and read a letter urging protest of FBI director Nixon appointee and urging action on liquor sale legislation.

WCTU Ross Copeland Women’s Christian Temperance Union Howard Buchanan Geannie Nayadley Charles McClung YTC Lake Aquabi Cecil Roberts Richard Nixon Lou Nichols Federal Bureau of Investigation Harley Stagger Interstate and Foreign Commerce Commission

Mrs Fesler 77 dies at Riverside

Riverside obituary for Bess Dorothy Fesler born April 17 1892 at Riverside. She married Lyle Fesler in 1913 and died at her Riverside home. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church Riverside with burial at Mt Olivet Cemetery. Survived by six daughters, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and a brother Roy Geret. Her husband, one sister and one son preceded her.

Riverside Bess Dorothy Fesler St. Mary’s Catholic Church W. F. Boeckman Mt. Olivet Sorden & Adam Chapel Fesler William Josephine Geret Lyle Fesler Bernard Marie) Reed Newport R. I Lewis Marjorie) Walsh Davenport Elizabeth Philbin Rock Falls Wisc Don Shirley) Clausen Iowa City Jim Wilma) Buline Lone Tree Richard Marilyn) Engle Roy Geret Ainsworth

Airman Roberts Completes Basic Training at Lackland AFB

Men in Service report Airman Larry J. Roberts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy A Roberts of Brighton Iowa, has completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. He is assigned to Sheppard AFB Texas for aircraft maintenance training and is a 1968 graduate of Washington High School in Iowa.

San Antonio Larry J. Roberts Roy A Roberts Brighton Iowa Lackland Afb Texas Sheppard Afb Roberts Washington (Iowa

Social Calendar Notices for City Events Listing

All notices must be in by 10 a.m. on the day of first publication and printed three days in advance. Listings include Friday Military Wives at 8 p.m. and a series of meetings and activities across YW, Garden II, Sunset Park, and local organizations with times ranging from 1:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. including crafting, dining, tours, executive sessions, and religious society events.

Y. Garden II Edward Rees Family Living Log Cabin Sunset Park Hotle Roy Hodges Legion Auxiliary M. J. Cruise Applied Arts I Duane Redlinger BPW FOE Hall Bethel Missionary Society Ruth May Gideon White Shrine Masonic Temple Supreme Shrine

Funeral services for Edward Knotek held Thursday

Funeral services for Edward S. Knotek were held Thursday at 1 30 p m at the Jones Funeral Home with the Rev M O Smith officiating Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery Pallbearers were Edward Chabal Harold Sojka Arthur Horn Lorence Marek Harry Hotz and Kenneth Kos

Washington High School class of 1969 graduates

May 28 168 seniors will graduate from Washington High School with four seniors speaking at commencement Tom Logan Rachel Nicola John Green and Cathy Coon Ceremony set for May 28 at 8 p m Baccalaureate May 25 at 8 p m The list includes numerous graduates led by Wendell I Arduser William Paul Arnold Marsha Jane Atkinson Nancy Rene Bakenouse and many others from various families and towns

Washington High School Tom Logan Rachel Nicola John Green Cathy Coon Wendell I. Arduser William Paul Arnold Marsha Jane Atkinson Nancy Rene Bakenouse Donald Clark Baker Gwen Kay Baurrert Martha Lee Beenblossom Janet Lee Bendickson Join Winter Berdo Rebecca Ann Berdo Norma Lee Blodvett Rosanne Carolee Blosser Kenneth Dale Bodkins Thomas Joseph Bruty Anne Kathleen Butler Thomas Francis Cady Kathleen Dian Carr Myrna Lea Cave

Hospital EKG via telephone hookup in Ottumwa

Washington County Hospital starts a telephone EKG service with Doctors Gagle Kingsbury and Scott at Ottumwa Clinic. ECG tracing is transmitted by 1300 Hz audio tone and returned to the bedside within 3 to 5 minutes. Clinic doctors interpret the EKG over the same line, speeding patient care.

Washington County Hospital Gagle Kingsbury Scott Ottumwa Ottumwa Clinic

Infant Robert Skipton Dies in Denver

Two month old Robert Lewis Skipton, infant son of Harold and Gloria Skipton, died Wednesday in Denver Colorado. The body is at Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction with services planned at Columbus City Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Slipton.

Colorado Columbus Junction Robert Lewis Skipton Harold Skipton Denver Stacy - Lewis Funeral Home Columbus City Cemetery Harold and Gloria Mrs Cecil Slipton

Jaycee Road e o Held Monday at Washington High

Washington Jaycees sponsor their annual Road e o driving competition for youths under 19 at Washington High School Monday afternoon May 26. Contest includes a written test on driver knowledge and a driving skills test with local winners advancing to the state contest later in the year and potentially national. Interested participants should contact a Jaycee member or be present before 3 p.m. Monday.

Washington Jaycees Washington High School

Crawfordsville Class of 1919 Hosts Open House Before Banquet

The Crawfordsville Class of 1919 will hold an open house in the southwest classroom of Crawfordsville School from 5 to 6 p.m. prior to the alumni banquet on June 14. Class members will greet friends during the hour.

Crawfordsville

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Fern Cliff Faith Baptist Church Washington Fairgrounds Rev. Oliver World Baptist General Conference Science Club Cindy McCall Bausch & Lamb Rotary Club Rick McFate Laura Holden John Lance Mark Flickinger Joe Quinn Kim Steele Chris Vosika Joh Lance Karla Kneen Betty Crocker Rita Fuhr Tom Bruty Ted Witthoft Larry Clingman Russ Williams Ron Schooley Mike Hennigan Fritz Engel Terry Glandon Golf Chevron Terry Cox Tom Morrison Betty Clark Dale Haifley Bob Pepper Debbie Roth Bill Speed Distributive Education DE Kathy Erlenbush Rick Dunbar Ken Hammer Mark Myers Dick Porter Jon Schoonover Tom Doughty Daryl Shy Scott Walker Fbla Business Education Linda Witthoff FBLA Jackie Knupp Business Machines Mike Williams Brenda Lisk Dennis Mahan Marsha Russell T & H Award South Side Sq Evening Journal Margaret Chebuhar Kathy Singer Logen Heilman Heilman Washington State Bank Journal Mrs. Mabe] Warner Ann Haynes L. W. Carpenter G. B. Holden Miss Warner Carpenter Holden Dwane Shalla Marion Snodgrass Montreal Canada American Pharmaceutical Association Frank Gingerich A. A. Martin Randy Kirksville, Mo Bud DeLa Bob Lowe Tom Bollman Wolf's Flower Shop Osincup's Polaroid Red Cross Office For James Rossen Golden Buckle Keota W.hs Michael Lauren Chalupa Rhonda Sue Clarahan Betty Wileen Clark Larry Deane Clingman Robert Michael Cole Cathy Christine Coon John Leroy Courtney Terry Lynn Cox Cleva Pegeay Ann Crull Robert Griff Davies Mary Sue Davis Steven Louis Davis Steven Craig Davisson Rebecca Ann Day Linda Diane Dayton Thomas Frederick Doughty Duane Edwin Dunbar Kathleen Marie Erlenbush Mark Randall Flickinger David Allen Foor Donald Lee Fox Duane Dale Fox Kathleen Sue Freyenberger Rita Lorraine Fuhr Stephen Lynn Gardner Terry Lee Glandon Beverly Ann Graf John Russell Green David Dixson Gregory Richard Brent Grovier Margaret Diane Hahn Daie Eugene Haifley Khenton Robert Hammer Christopher Allen Hampsher Paula Bea Harvey Larry Dean Helfrich Thomas Frederick Helfrich Thomas Michael Hennipan Laura Beth Holden Julia Kathleen Horak David Nathaniel Johnson Maria Lynn Johnson Robert Martin Jones Donna Jean Kaufman Peggy Ann Kephart Pamala Sue Knaack Karla Way Kneen Jacoline Rae Knapp Ellen Irene Koeh Waco Drive-In State Bank Washington, Iowa Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Jaycee Road E-O F.D.I.C Eileen Glaser The Advertising Council National Safety Council Tre
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