Glenn Hoover Dies Sunday in Brighton
Glenn Hoover 82 of Brighton died suddenly at his home Sunday at 7 15 p m He had been in poor health for some time Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p m at the Funeral Home in Brighton with Rev Virgil Blosser officiating Burial will be in Hill Crest Cemetery Hoover born September 16 1884 son of Isaac and Eliza Simmons Hoover Married April 30 1910 to Myra Hinshaw she survives Also surviving are six children Jake of Phoenix Arizona Jack of Richland Bob of Edwards Mo Mrs Jessie Crone of Iowa City Mrs Charles Robison of Washington and Dave Armstrong of Middletown Ohio three brothers Preston of Washington John of Davenport Otis of Fairfield 25 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren He was preceded in death by one sister two brothers and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Glenn
Hoover
Virgil Blosser
Hillcrest Cemetery
Eliza Simmons Hoover
Myra Hinshaw
First Church of God
Jake
Phoenix
Ariz
Jack
Richland
Bob
Edwards, Mo
Jessie Crone
Iowa City
Charles Robison
Washington
Dave Armstrong
Middleton
Ohio
Preston
John
Davenport
Otis
Fairfield
Memorial Day observances planned for Washington area
Washington marks Memorial Day with an 8 a.m. flag raising on the post office lawn led by the Marine Corps League. A 8:30 a.m. Navy and Marine Memorial service at McLaughlin Bridge, 9:30 a.m. Municipal band concert in Central Park, 10 a.m. parade, 10:15 a.m. program in Central Park with Rev. Charles Cowell, and 10:45 a.m. services at Elm Grove and Woodlawn Cemeteries. The parade circles the square. main program in Central Park. Parade forms on South Avenue B at 10 a.m.
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Washington
Post Office
Marine Corps League
Navy and Marine Memorial
McLaughlin Bridge
Highway 1
Central Park
Charles Cowell
Elm Grove
Woodlawn
Janice Sewell Captures Jaycee Road-E-O Crown
Miss Janice Sewell 16 of Letts wins the annual Jaycee Road-E-O at Columbus Junction finishing first overall. She earned eligibility for the state contest at Red Oak Iowa on June 10 after high scores on a written test and a driving test.
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Janice Sewell
Columbus Junction
Letts
Raymond Sewell
Red Oak
Iowa
Dewey Jones dies suddenly in Columbus Junction bank
Dewey Baker Jones 67 of Columbus Junction died after collapsing Sunday in the basement of Peoples National Bank. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home with Rev. Hubert L. Sunderman officiating. Burial in Columbus City Cemetery. Survived by widow Verda Metzger, two sons Ray and Burdette, daughter Betty Richardson, seven grandchildren, and his Masonic Shrine and IOOF affiliations. Born August 28, 1899 to James H. and Saphrona Hunter Jones.
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Columbus Junction
Dewey Baker Jones
Peoples National Bank
Stacy - Lewis
Hubert L. Sunderman
Columbus City
James H
Saphrona Hunter Jones
Verda Metzger
Grandview
Iowa
Davenport
IOOF
Woodmen of the World
Ray
Burdette
Betty Richardson
Crawfordsville
Christian church to change Sunday hours
The First Christian church of Washington announces summer changes to Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 9:00 a.m. and worship at 10:00 a.m. from May 28 through September 3. Chair Ira Morrison says the move aims to encourage family recreation and outdoor activities to deepen spiritual understanding, urging members to worship together before outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church In
Washington
Ira Morrison
God
Four Injured In One Car Crash At Ainsworth
Four youths injured Sunday evening in a one car crash at a T intersection on a county road at the west edge of Ainsworth near the school. Driver Michael Wayne Keith 19 of Ainsworth suffered a broken collar bone and hip after brakes failed and the car rolled. Passenger William Peiffer of rural Washington suffered a possible concussion and facial lacerations. Both were taken to Iowa City Hospital. Two other passengers Brad Ellis of Washington and Marvin Droll of Ainsworth sustained chest injuries and a possible broken collar bone but were treated and released.
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Ainsworth
Calvin Dorset
Michael Wayne Keith
Keith
William Peiffer
Washington
Iowa City
Brad Ellis
Marvin Droll
Columbus City Plans Memorial Service
Columbus City schedules a memorial program at 10 a.m. on Tuesday May 30 in the city cemetery. Rev. Hubert L. Sunderman will speak as the V F W Post and Allen Wright Hanft Post of the American Legion conduct the service with participation from the Legion Auxiliary and Boy Scouts.
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Columbus City
Columbus Junction
Columbus City Cemetery
Hubert L. Sunderman
V F W Post
Allen Wright Hanft
The
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary and
Boy Scouts
Elizabeth Simpson dies at 89 in Washington County
Elizabeth Simpson 89 died Sunday May 28 1967 at Washington County Hospital. She lived on the same farm 77 years north of Washington Route 3 and was a Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church member. Surviving two sisters six nieces and nephews many extended relations. Funeral Wednesday 10 30 am Jones Funeral Home with Dr Vernon G Elgin. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Born December 10 1877 in Washington County to Thomas E and Martha Elma Eckels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Simpson
Washington County Hospital
Washington
Jones Funeral
Vernon G. Elgin
Elm Grove
Emma _ Elizabeth Simpson
Washington County
Thomas E
Martha Elma Eckels
Washington Academy
Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church
27 New Cardinals Named by Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI named 27 new cardinals, including four Americans, the largest college ever. Americans listed include Msgr. Francis Brennan of Shenandoah Pa and Archbishops Patrick O Boyle Washington DC John J Kroll Philadelphia and John P Cody Chicago, raising U S cardinal count to nine in a 120 member Sacred College.
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Vatican City
UPI
Paul VI
Sacred College of Cardinals
Msgr
Francis Brennan
Shenandoah
Church
Tribunal of the Sacred Rota
Patrick Louis O’boyle
Washington, D.C
John J. Kroll
Philadelphia
John P. Cody
Chicago
Sacred College
U S reaffirms pledge to Israel amid Middle East crisis
The United States reaffirms long term guarantees to Israel in return for avoiding hasty action as Egypt blocks Gulf of Aqaba and threatens regional shipping. Washington says Israel must refrain from provocative moves to preserve international support and economic independence, while pledging to keep shipping free and defend borders.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Israel
Egypt
Gulf of Aqaba
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Johnson
Gulf
Middle East
Keota graduation party honors Berg and Merz daughters
A Keota celebration followed graduation to honor Kathy Berg daughter of Leander and Nancy Berg and Susan Merz daughter of Marie Merz. Local families from Marion Iowa City Harper Riverside Wellman Tipton Washington and Keswick attended the gatherings at homes in Keota and area, sharing receptions and visiting after ceremonies.
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Keota
Nick Berg
Kathy Berg
Leander Berg
Susan Merz
Marie Merz
Andy Nolz
Marion
Jim Coffman
Derek
Iowa City
Richard Merz
Harper
Danny Merz
Lester Merz
Michael Berg
Ivo Berg
Riverside
Urban Berg
Bernard Berg
Wellman
Jerry Berg
Jenny Altenhofen
Vacation School Opens May 31 at Washington Methodist
Vacation Church School will be held at Washington Methodist Church from May 31 through June 9. Classes run 9 to 11 30 a.m. for children four years old through sixth grade. Director is Mrs John Ramsey with a full staff of teachers including Mrs Rex Lee Mrs James Reschly and others.
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Methodist Church
Washington Methodist Church
John Ramsey
Rex Lee
James Reschly
Roger Harrington
Ward Latchem
Robert Ruppert
Wayne Hyde
Max Smith
Jesse Knight
Lam Messer
Dale Richards
John Dawson
Wendell Eden
Phil Ottelie
William Deaton
Warren McFate
Ralph Reisener
Aymond Schlief
Cindy Reschly
Farewell honors for Mrs Miller before move to Indiana
Kalona May 23 Mrs Owen Miller was honored at a farewell courtesy in the home of Mrs C R Beckley before she moves to Goshen Indiana. Rebekah sisters presented gifts and coffee and cookies were served. The report also notes family visits and local events including births and birthdays. An aerial sleuth item from Ann Arbor describes Bandix Corp infrared mapping to detect plant disease fires and water pollution using light aircraft.
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Eugene Way Kalona
Owen Miller
Goshen
Indiana
C. R. Beckley
Rebekah Sisters
Velma Spicher
Alma Michel
Tom Russell
Charles Miller
Angela
Phillip Preston
Laura
Joe Fisher
Donald Siefken
Sherie
Diane
Verna Hartgock
Elsie Fisher
Richard Morgan
Maude Yoder
L. J. Strickler
Fay W. Boone
Cathy
Miller
John Allensworth
Jeffrey Mark
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Dennis M. Miller
Denny
Don Miller
Grace Miller
Don Shetler
Coldwater
Michigan
Louis Harden
Kalona
Mercy Hospital
Lloyd Knepp
Ann Arbor, Mich
Immanuel Lutheran Vacation Bible School Opens
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington hosts Vacation Bible School with theme The God I Love. Superintendent Mrs Harold Munson leads sessions May 29 to June 2 and June 5 to June 9 from 9 to 1130 AM with teachers and helpers across grades one through seven including Pastor Einar Fetterman and Mrs Fetterman and music head Mrs Alan Bergstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Munson
Vacation Bible School
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Washington
God I Love
B. Carson
Ann Bergstrom
E. Jones
Wendee Young
D. Bruegge
Donna Satterfield
W. Siegrist
Kathy Erlenbush
Jack Fish
Judy Saul
Paul Boettcher
Elaine Larsen
Einar Fetterman
Fetterman
Alan Bergstrom
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Glenn Hoover
South Avenue B
West Washington Street
Fern Pastry Shop
Donut Holes
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Dewey Jones
CJ Bank
Christian Church
Wolf's Flower Shop
I Evening Journal
Washington High School
R. G. Whitmer
Margaret Doolittle
Ella Woodford
Charlotte Pealer
H. E. Case
Kathryn Montgomery
Della Patton
Lucy O. Pingrey
Mabel Buckiey
Lillian Minick
Jeannette Lemley
C. D. Loose
R. W. Vifquain
Ella Simpson
George Hendrickson
Ames
Francis J. Cardinal Spellman
New York
James F. Cardinal McIntyre
Los Angeles
Richard J. Cardinal Cushing
Boston
Joseph Cardinal Ritter
St. Louis
Lawrence J. Cardinal Shehan
Baltimore
U.S
Tel Aviv
Princess
Nema
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Payne
Federal Trade
Mission Says
Des Moines Register
General Electric
Watts
Long
Sitler's Electric Supply, Inc
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Jim Lyle
Sherry
Tipton
Richard Lyle
Lila Lyle
Guy Lyle
Lila
Nancy
Patty
Sarah
Howard Bohr
Cloyce Statler
Vera Fornash
Sherry Lyle
Leo Adam
Barbara
Bertha Adam
Viola Adam
Paul Adam
Elmer Peiffer
Boi Wide
Lester Schmitt
Evelyn Osweiler
Earl Adam
Sikke Temple
Mary
Jay Brewer
Cloyce Stewart
John Hughes
Robin Cuany
David Temple
Verle Sigler
Cynthia Sigler
Bonnie Sigler
Jack Schmitt
Des Moines
Georgia Williams
Pat
Muscatine
Kenny Fuhr
Wasington
LeRoy Huber
Omer Hammes
Mrs
Ann Besser
Pat Kerber
Indianapolis
Gordon Kerber
Terry Kerber
Irvin Bombie
Eddie Streigel
Barbara Gretter
Gary Peiffer
Jim Bomber
Bill Neal
Kenneth Peiffer
Linda
Ted
Mary Beth
Irvin Bombei
J. R. Gretter
Bombei
Jim Bombei
Ed Rebal
David Flading
Charles
Jay
Elvin Shafer
Debby
William Gretter
John Greene
Keswick
Lowell Streigel
Anna
Rosemary
Bill Drayfahl
Carol
Ricque ‘Conrad
Alice Eimen
Queen City
Missouri
Debbie Knepp
Debbie
Will
Letha Hershberger
Reese Trusler
Clyde Burris
Moline
Illinois
Immanuel Lutheran
Sitler
House of Light
Washington, Iowa
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