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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1969

Page

7

Washington Week Sees Visitors and Homecomings

Residents and visitors occupy week as locals travel abroad and attend events. Heyerdahl leads examination of a strange craft moved on a low boy truck while the Wards return from overseas. Multiple families and students arrive for summer visits and educations, including Dan Lowe teaching in Waco and Tom Lowe home from Harvard for the summer.

Heyerdahl Mrs. Ward

Washington High Class of 1969 Commencement Honors

The 168 graduates of Washington High School were honored at the 99th Commencement with four speakers and 23 scholars sharing more than 5200 dollars in higher education awards. Family crowds filled the gym as seniors heard speeches and scholarships were announced.

Washington High School Harold E. Greeson Globe Arizona Alfred Johnson Wayne Johnson Greesons Penn College

92 Boys Complete Tractor Safety Training in County

Ninety two boys aged 13 to 15 in Washington County completed a 24 hour Farm Tractor Safety Training Short Course directed by County Extension Director Jim Frier. Those over 14 may operate tractors off their home farm with supervision.

Washington County Jim Frier

Passing Years in Washington Chronicle Local Histories

A ten year look at Washington notes many names and events. Des Moines YWCA board meetings and local hostesses figure among social scenes. Commencement speakers at St Ambrose, nursing degrees awarded, and various travels, moves, and civic events are listed with families and institutions across town.

Maynard Brown A. W. Hinderman Robert Day Des Moines Lowa YWCA Fred Andersen K. J William Stewart Phyllis Kriner Ernie Kriner Washington Mary Joyce Barnes Joe Barnes St. Ambrose Cadillac Michigan Kraft Foods

Martini origins traced to San Francisco legend

A San Francisco legend credits bartender Jerry Thomas with inventing the martini at the Occidental Hotel bar in the 1860s. The drink was first called the Martinez but the final z was deemed to interfere after several samples.

Jerry Thomas Occidental Hotel Thomas

Keota seniors robbed on Chicago class trip

In Chicago the Keota Community High School senior trip group was robbed after exiting a ballgame. While returning to a bus stop in a rough area, several youths grabbed wallets and watches, and the students were struck and knocked down. The incident shocked the travelers as they faced an unexpected danger far from home.

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1919 Richland class honored at banquet

The 1919 graduating class of Richland high school received special recognition at the Alumni Banquet with six members present. Noting the absence of three members, attendees included Flora Johnson Hadley and several Richland graduates. The report spans related local events including orientation for eighth graders, church services, and various family visitations and summer church activities.

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