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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1967

Page

2

Final WHS honor roll list 1966 67 term names

Washington High School releases the final list of students named to the honor roll for the fourth quarter and second semester of the 1966-67 term. The roster includes Becky Butler Rhonda Clan Terry Cox Elaine Creeve Davis Bob English Frey nberger Steve Gardner Dave Gregory Tom Marcia Hysell Dave Jagon Jackie Knupping Chris Lechner Lemke Tom Logan Sue Cynthia McCall George Miksch Linda Mitchell Bob Mulligan Rachel Nicola Cathy Orris Dan Peiffer Joe Quinn Janet Ray Don Reed Sharon Schleiff Sheryl Sojka Craig Stanley Joette Swartzen Kruber Mickey Wheelan Linda Witthoff with additional names listed for fourth quarter and second semester honorees and seniors.

Becky Anne Butler Rhonda Clan Terry Cox Elaine Creeve Davis Bob English Freyenberger Steve Gardner Dave Gregory Tom Marcia Hysell Dave Jagon Jackie Knupping Chris Lechner Ja Lemke Tom Logan Sue Cynthia McCall George Miksch Linda Mitchell Bob Mulligan Rachel Nicola Cathy Orris Dan Peiffer Joe Quinn Janet Ray Don Reed Sharon Schleiff Sheryl Sojka Craig Stanley Joette Swartzen Kruber Mickey Wheelan Linda Witthoff Mark Flickinger John Green Julie Horak John Lance Jim Lewis

Baton Twirlers to Perform Next Sunday at High School

Baton twirling students of Kathy Horn will present a show Sunday afternoon June 4 at 5 p m on the east lawn of the high school. Each student will perform a routine to music in groups or alone. Spectators are invited and asked to bring seating if possible. If rain, the event moves to the following Sunday.

Kathy Horn

Markets Grain CHICAGO UPI Grain range

Prof Robert Koch a German scientist who discovered the tuberculosis germ is noted in a brief market item. The piece references grain markets in Chicago and a UPI report, but provides minimal actionable detail beyond the science fact.

Robert Koch

Rain Ends in Local Areas This Morning

Washington residents welcomed a break from cold rain that gripped the area for days. Farmers reported little more than an inch of rain and partly cloudy skies at noon. showers had ended and many plan to plant soybeans with several days of sun needed.

Washington

Witthoft dies at 77 in Iowa City Mercy Hospital

John F. Witthoft, 77, farmer from nine miles NW of Washington, died Tuesday May 30 1967 in Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a month long illness. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home Washington with Rev. Clarence Dehne. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Surviving wife Minnie Gertrude Semler Witthoft. four children Clarence Wellman Leonard Grand Prairie Eldon Washington and Ruth Ann Maughan Baxter. ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. one brother Henry Washington. two sisters Mrs Earl Bidwell Washington and Mrs Louis Eckhardt Moberly Missouri. Born February 25 1890 in Lincoln Illinois. Joined First Presbyterian Church.

John F. Witthoft Washington Mercy Hospital Iowa City Jones Funeral Home Clarence Dehne Elm Grove Mr. Witthoft Lincoln Ill Christopher Anna Dittmer Witthoft Washington County Minnie Gertrude Semler Witthoft First Presbyterian Church Clarence Wellman Leonard Grand Prairie Texas Eldon John Ruth Ann) Maughan Baxter Iowa Henry Earl Bidwell Louis Eckhardt Moberly, Mo

Vacation Bible School at First Christian Set for June 5 9

Vacation church school at the First Christian Church runs June 5 through 9 for kindergartners to 6th graders with sessions 8:30 to 11:30 am The theme is How the Bible Helps Us Directors are Mrs Carl Chalupa and Mrs Dale Dodge. Teachers and helpers for each grade are listed with several staff names.

Vacation Church School of the First Christian Church Carl Chalupa Dale Dodge F. H. Jaspering Carmen Black Wendell Prohaska Jo Lynn Beenblossom Dick Stalder Diane Green Dale Doggett Ronda Charahan Dean Clingman Keith Williams Jr Corrine Stanley Linda Doggett Charles Cowell Pam Cheyney Jean Williams Martha Beenblossom

Local visitors and anniversaries mark Memorial Day week

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Beeman of Chicago visited friends Mr. and Mrs. William H. Jensen in town over Memorial Day. Earl Ferrell celebrates 36th wedding anniversary hosting dinner for son-in-law Milton Sehnicker's family. William Mitchell's Iowa City family spent Memorial Day with Mrs. Mitchell's mother Milo Arthur of Ainsworth. Major Charles Torrence and wife of Portland were guests at William Smart's home. Mrs. Clara Patterson entertained relatives including Wade Gardner Wellman Calif, Arthur Gardner Wellmart, Edna Smith and Laura Longwell Washington, Frank Longwell Washington, and Willard Patterson family Wellman. Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club meets June 3 at Fairgrounds exhibit building at 8:30 p.m. Bud Conner Ottumwa calls. snack table. guests welcome. Dr. George Kerr and wife with Joe join holiday visit to son Dr. Roderick Kerr and family in Madison, Wis.

William Mitchell Iowa City Clara Patterson Wade Gardner Sini Calif Arthur Gardner Wellmart Edna Smith Laura Longwell Washington Frank Longwell Willard Patterson Wellman Shirts and Skirts Square Dance Club Fairgrounds Bud Conner Ottumwa

Poppy Sale Winners Highlight Legion Auxiliary Event

Connie Fritz won first prize for selling the most poppies in Washington on Saturday. Bonnie Fritz and Jeannette Stout followed in second and third. Mrs. David Livingston, chair, reported $483.13 raised from the poppy sale. Proceeds aid families and children of veterans. thanks expressed to donors and assistants by co-chairman Mrs. Harry Ramseyer.

Connie Fritz American Legion Auxiliary Washington Bonnie Fritz Jeannette Stout David Livingston Harry Ramseyer

Jorjean Colthurst Named to Iowa Girls State Program

Jorjean Colthurst of Ainsworth has been selected to attend the Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Girls State session this summer. Sponsored by James Harlan Thomas Auxiliary unit of Ainsworth, she is a Highland Community School student and will join 304 girls in the government in training program at State College of Iowa Cedar Falls from June 5 to 11.

Jorjean Colthurst Ainsworth Iowa American Legion Auxiliary James Harlan Thoma Miss Colthurst Highland Community School State College of Iowa Cedar Fails

Births and admissions listed in local record

Yesterday and today the notice records admissions and births: Grace Churchill Ollie and Emma Shaw in Washington with medical cases. Maude Statler Washington and Duane Schultz Ainsworth medical. Births include Chester Ropp Kalona and Benjamin Eric Braman Wellman. Warren Escher Washington and baby girl Lauderman Pleasant Plain with Raymond Gross Washington noted.

Grace Churchill Ollie Emma Shaw Washington Maude Statler Duane Schultz Ainsworth Chester Ropp Kalona Benjamine Eric Braman Wellman Warren Escher

Jehovah's Witnesses Plan Three Day Iowa Seminar

Charles Sellers, presiding minister in Washington, announces a three day training session for Jehovah's Witnesses ministers in Iowa and Missouri from June 23 to 25 in Burlington Iowa. The seminar theme is Supply to Your Faith Endurance with efforts by a delegation of over 25 from Washington. location to be announced.

Charles Sellers Jehovah's Witnesses Washington Burlington Iowa Missouri Sellers

Girls' softball planned for summer

Girls in grades 4 through 8 planning to play softball this summer should attend Lincoln School on Monday June 5 at 9 a.m. for the YWCA program run by the city under Mrs Jane Lambertson. Practices are Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. for eight weeks with a small insurance fee announced at the first session.

Lincoln School YWCA Jane Lambertson

Funeral services for Mrs Emma B Warfel held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs Emma B Warfel were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Home with Dr Vernon Elgin officiating. Pallbearers named George Breitenbach Percy Holder Raymond Anderson Kim Boyer Ralph Gibson John Lemmon carried the casket. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Healing ministry program at Marion Avenue church

The Marion Avenue church hosts a World Service Circle I meeting Friday at 1:30 PM in the fellowship rooms. The program Extending Our Ministry Through Healing features Granddaughters of Circle I, Jairus's daughter role by Sanea Shamdin, Mary Morrison singing, and a film Bearded Doctor on the Roof of the World about a Japanese doctor with United Mission to Nepal. Participants are invited to contribute to the summer medical offering after the film.

Marion Avenue Sannea Shamdin Mary Morrison United Mission Nepal Gifford Morrison

Private Lowe Completes Vehicle Mechanic Training

Army Private Donald C. Lowe, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence L Lowe of Crawfordsville Iowa, completed a vehicle mechanic course at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri on May 26. He was trained to repair internal combustion engines and wheeled vehicle chassis components with instruction in electrical and transmission systems.

FT. Leonard Wood Donald C. Lowe Clarence L. Lowe Crawfordsville Iowa

Washington social calendar notices and gatherings list

Washington social calendar lists events from Wednesday through Saturday. Meetings include Women of the Moose at Bryn Mawr Steak House and Moose Home installation, St Marys Circle with Mrs Butler, H J Club at Mrs Chabals, Friendly Circle Club at Captain's Table, Past Presidents Parley of American Legion Auxiliary luncheon, HEO Club at Winga Cafe, Cooperative lunch at Methodist church, and Shirts and Skits Square Dance Club at the Exhibit building with Bud Conner as caller.

Ed Chabal Davenport Elizabeth Prebyl Friendly Circle Club American Legion Auxiliary S. W. DeLong Winga

Women of Moose Plan Two Evening Events

The Women of the Moose will host an attendance dinner at Bryn Mawr steak house at 7 30 p.m. this evening. The installation of new officers will take place at the Moose Home during the meeting on Saturday June 3 at 7 30 p.m.

Women of the Moose Bryn* Mawr The Moose Bryn Mawr

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