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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1968

Page

2

Honor Senior Class Day at Washington High School

Seniors were honored at Class Day in the gym with presentations from teachers administrators and student council. Numerous awards covered music drama journalism class leadership and academic honors, including Eldon Luers Miriam Jones Kay Turnipseed and Barbara Humston among many others.

Washington High School Eldon Luers Margaret Birney Miriam Jones Kay Turnipseed Jean Beenblossom Susan Boshart Mike Crossett Randy Hillman Craig Miller Jean Bode Susie Boshart Greg Goodell Barbara Humston Randy Hilfiman Margaret Jarrard Larry Custer Sue Boshart Jim McCarthy Carol McClure Mark Nemmers Karen Wagner Carol Knutson Julie Johnson Ida Day Richard Sojka Dennis Braun Richard Koehler Mike Levy Patti McCandless Dianne Marek Joe Minick Diane Worley Dorothy Hammen Pat Hennigan Mike Horn Jerry Smith Quill & Scroll Roberta Batterson Pam Proudfit Glen Peiffer Newspaper Edi Wendy Richardson John Tweeton Jim Brown Janice Roth Carol Swift Donna Swift Dean Hunter Terry Allison Neil Britain Rita Peiffer Sylvia Longer John Lynn

Tornado Relief Offering Planned by Methodists

At the request of Bishop James S. Thomas a special disaster offering will be taken in each Methodist Church for tornado victims. The Washington United Methodist Church will receive the fund next Sunday morning and gifts should be labeled Disaster or Tornado Fund.

James S. Thomas United Methodist Church Iowa Washington

Nominations Open for 1968 Iowa Master Pork Producer Award

June 1 deadline set for nominating pork producers in the 1968 Iowa Master Pork Producer awards. Any person may nominate by contacting the County Extension Office. finalists are evaluated by Extension swine specialists from Iowa State University after submitting farm data. Eligibility includes at least five years of pig farming and 15 litters farrowed this spring, with judging visits to the farm and an awards ceremony in January at Des Moines. Twenty one Washington County swine producers have won since 1942, with recent honorees Wittetoe in 1967, Anderson in 1964, and Greene in 1960.

Jim Frier Iowa State University Iowa Park Des Moines Washington County

Show Boat reunion planned at Willow Monday evening

The Show Boat cast will hold a reunion party at the Willows on Monday May 27 at 6 30 p m Leon Hillman announced dinner is at 6 30 with the program starting about an hour later A few cast members may have been missed and attendees should call for reservations The dinner is two dollars per person

Show Boat the Willows Leon Hillman Mr. Hillman

Degrees awarded to 1,364 graduates at Iowa State

About 1,364 students from the region will receive degrees from Iowa State University in Ames on Saturday May 25. Ceremonies start at 9 a.m. at the armory. Notable graduates include George B. Trotter and others across industrial education, agronomy, zoology, engineering, and more.

Iowa State University Ames Armory

Cemetery supply offer for Memorial Day needs

Local supplier promotes cemetery goods for Memorial Day, inviting customers to visit for graveside beautification and related items. Emphasizes ready availability of supplies.

Bean Feed Saturday for Boys at YMCA

The local YMCA offers a hamburger and bean feed on Saturday May 25 at 12 o clock, sponsored by the Leaders Club, with a showing of the film At War With The Army starring Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin. Admission is 1.00 for bean feed and movie, 0.40 for movie only at 12:30. proceeds fund future club projects.

YMCA Leaders Club Jerry Lewis Dean Martin

Auto window broken and purse theft reported in Wayland

Larry Richard of Route 1 Wayland reported a boy broke a window in his auto and police are investigating. Marvin Rinner said his daughter's purse was stolen from the family auto in front of Dr. G E Montgomery's office, with ID, a driver's license, and some change missing.

Larry Richard Route 1 Wayland Marvin Rinner G. E. Montgomery

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