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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1971

Page

2

Brice Family Remembers Herbert Brice at Boise Funeral

William Brice traveled to Boise to attend the funeral for his father Herbert Brice aged 82 who died Thursday. Funeral services were held in Boise today. Enid residents Mrs Fenton Talbott and daughter Annette visit twin sister and husband Ted Russell in Kent Russell and Bucyrus Kansas guest over the holiday weekend. Al Niemi from Washington DC spent a few days with Harold Johnson. Several locals attended Mid Prairie graduation as Peggy Chabal daughter of Ed and Chabal graduates. William H Moore of Ft Wayne and Jerry Kelley with Kimberly of Joplin visit Lucille Moore over Memorial Day weekend and go to Davenport to see George Moore Andrew and Joel.

William Brice Boise Idaho Herbert Brice Fenton Talbott Annette Enid Okla Ted Russell Kent Russell Bucyrus Kan Stanley Chabal Dorothy Marston Bill Putman Gladys Putman Mid-Prairie Peggy Chabal Ed Chabal William H. Moore Ft. Wayne Ind Jerry Kelley Kimberly Joplin Lucille Moore Davenport George Moore Andrew Joel

Tricia Nixon to wed Edward Cox in White House ceremony

White House confirms Tricia Nixon will wear her wedding gown for a public Rose Garden wedding to Edward Cox on June 12. Guests will hear Marine accordion players and Air Force string ensembles as 400 attendees are seated, with musicians including Handel Water Music and selections from West Side Story.

Helen Thomas Washington UPI Tricia Nixon White House Tricia Edward Finch Cox Rose Garden Army Strings Cox Handel Jesus Air Force East Garden

Area students among graduates at ISU

Several Washington area students are listed among the class of 2037 graduates from Iowa State University in Ames. The 100th annual commencement included Jami Bump Richard Holden Kathleen Horn Connie Griffin Merck Arthur Petratz Craig Warner among others from Washington and nearby towns.

Washington Area Iowa State University Ames University Jami Bump Richard Holden Kathleen Horn Connie Griffin Merck Arthur Petratz Craig Warner Washington Douglas Campbell Ainsworth David Hawk Thomas Hoskins Lysle Stinacher Brighton Pamela Story Columbus Junction Diane Braet Crawfordsville Larry D. Miller Michael Welte Phillip Winborn Kalona Greg Baumert Keota Malcolm D Pia Ae Land Terry L . Mangold West Chester

Sergeant Leonhard earns meritorious service award

Sergeant Randall A. Leonhard, fuels maintenance specialist with the 432nd supply squadron at Adron Royal Thai Air Force Base Thailand, is cited for meritorious service from December 22 1969 to December 8 1970. His leadership and skill aided mission success and reflect credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. He is son of Mr and Mrs L W Leonhard of Columbus Junction.

Randall A. Leonhard 432Nd Adron Royal Thai Air Force Base Thailand Leonhard United States Air Force L. W. Leonhard Columbus Junction

Cedar Falls vaulter sets new state pole vault record

Cedar Falls High School senior Steve Ford cleared 15 feet 3 inches at a Friday prep track meet to break the old state mark of 15 feet 1 inch. He surpassed the previous co holder Dave Neilsen of Iowa City and will attend the University of Northern Iowa next fall.

Cedar Falls UPI Steve Ford Dave Neilsen Iowa City Ford University of Northern Iowa

Local Births and Hospital Admits Reported

On the record Admitted Today Mrs. Eugene Milam West Chester medical Mrs E F ie Schmitt Washington medical Births Thursday Mr and Mrs Danny Crossett Washington a son Yesterday Mr and Mrs Robert Naggs Washington a daughter Today Mr and Mrs Ronald Estabrook Letts a daughter Mr and Mrs Ed Sueppel Washington a daughter Yesterday Mrs Logan Heilman Washington Mrs Donald Smith and daughter Washington Today Mrs Willard Bell Ainsworth Angela Gansen Washington Edward Cortum Birmingham

Eugene Milam West Chester Effie Schmitt Washington Danny Crossett Robert Naggs Ronald Estabrook Letts Ed Sueppel Logan Heilman Donald Smith

Open House to honor Ferrells 40th anniversary

Adeet to observe their 40th wedding anniversary May 31 Mr Earl Ferrell and the former Leona Moody will be honored at an open house Sunday June 6 from 2 to 4 p m in the home of their daughter and family the Milton Schnickers eight miles southwest of Washington on Route 1 All friends and relatives are invited no gifts. The Ferrells have two daughters Peggy Underwood and Ilene Schnicker six grandchildren Underwoods will attend as co hosts

Earl Ferrell Route 1 Washington Milton Schnickers Ferrell Leona Moody Liberal Kaw Warren Peggy) Underwood Boulder Cole Milton Ilene) Schnicker Underwoods

Class day list of honorees and activities continues

Continued class day items list names and roles across clubs and activities. Notable honorees include outstanding athletes Joe Gebhardt Ed Brown Mike Doughty Scott Swartzendruber and Basketball Wrestling caps with outstanding athlete Mike Doughty. Also lists for Thespians National Honor Society Drill Team Instrumental Music and Business Education with assorted member names.

Scott Swartzendruber Washington Roger Harrington Scott Ed Brown Daryl Braun Mike Doughty Gary Goodell Jim Harris Dennis Hennigan Duane Sobaski Pat Whittaker Matt Ross Jim Swift Scott Turnipseed Bill Tweeton Joe Gebhardt Sheila Carroll Bill Lord Jean Wolf Bob Scheldrup Cheryl Vosika Ron Renoux Terri Roland Ken Connelly Jim Fabian Maynard Goff Laird Neuhart Pat Reisener Mary Wagner Carmen Black Linda Doggett Ben Johnson Rita Jones Marsha Knupp Steve Lovick Dave McCall Jeanette McCarthy Chris McConnell Jean Marshall

4-H Photography Project to Meet

The 4-H Photography Project will hold a short general meeting for all members next Saturday June 5 at the Extension Office from 9 to 10 30 a m Members should bring pictures negatives and albums The meeting aims to outline plans for completing each photography project including enlarging and mounting prints Many Our Town shots show promise for an excellent Fair exhibit

Richard Sakulin 35 Dies After Illness in Iowa

Richard Sakulin of Cedar Rapids 35 died Friday in Mercy Hospital following a three week illness. Services planned at Turner Chapel West Cedar Rapids Monday night and Holy Trinity Richmond Tuesday morning with burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery. He was born August 24 1935 in Richmond to Glenn and Ida Sakulin and married Lorraine Dazil July 29 1967 in Cedar Rapids. He worked for Acme Trucking, survived by his widow a daughter Tammy Sue two parents three sisters and three brothers.

Turner Chapel West Cedar Rapids Holy Trinity Catholic Church Richmond Holy Trinity Cemetery Mr. Sakulin Glenn Ida Kling Sakulin Lorraine Dazil Walford Acme Trucking Company Tammy Sue Leland Sue) Shaver Leo Jane) Hettich Ely Nev Ron Glenna) Stutzman Kalona James Saigon Vietnam John Glenn Jr Coralville

Funeral services for Mrs. John B. Renoux in Washington

Funeral services set for Mrs. John B. Renoux 86 in Washington. She died May 28 1971 after months of illness. Prayers Monday at Jones Funeral Home with burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. Surviving are three children Harry Renoux Edna Hensley and John Renoux plus eleven grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren. Her husband and one infant son preceded her.

John B. Renoux Washington St. James Catholic Church Jones Elm Grove Cemetery Davenport St. James John Renoux Harry L. Renoux Grand Junction Colo Delbert Edna) Hensley Wever

Country Club Memorial Day Plans at Washington Golf Club

Washington Golf and Country Club outlines Memorial Day events on Monday May 31. Activities include a 7:30 a.m. men's breakfast a flag tournament a 1 p.m. couples two ball and a 6:30 p.m. family potluck with meat dish another dish to pass and table service.

Country Club Washington Golf and Country Club Willylee

Ski Team Diet Promises 20 Pound Loss in 14 Days

An advertisement touts a "Ski Team Diet" claimed to help the U S Women's Alpine Ski Team shed up to 20 pounds in two weeks without hunger. It asserts scientific action, easy adherence, and targets men too, urging readers to order for $1.25 with risk-free timing.

U.S Colorado Payne Oime O.K Sheffield Dr Dept. RC Santa Barbara Calif

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