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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1968

Page

2

Many in annual parade run by local YMCA YWCA

Goblins and creatures flooded Washington for the annual Halloween parade sponsored by the YMCA and YWCA. A gym party followed with prizes for grade school and junior high entries, plus a hay ride and a window painting contest won by Home Room 7-3 at junior high.

Washington YMCA YWCA Bill Graf Ann Gebhardt Marilyn Ward Bill Tuttle Mike Tschantz Randy Martin Tim Zehr Washington High School Schooo National Bank of Washington

Peppy Pals 4-H Club October Meeting at House of Light

The Peppy Pals 4-H Club met at the House of Light with six members present and three new members Ada Crossett Cindy Krotz and Brenda McConnell. Mrs Gracie Walker presented slides on fighting and distributed home lighting literature while the business meeting took place at Kathy Witte toe's home. Cheryl Hodges was elected delegate to the county convention on November 9. Refreshments were served.

House of Light Ada Crossett Cindy Krotz Brenda McConnell Gracie Walker Kathy Wittetoe Cheryl Hodges

Community singing group invites all to join at Mary Jo Witting home

Anyone interested in singing for fun is invited to a group meeting at 808 South Fourth Avenue Washington on Monday evening at 8 p.m. No tryouts, only a willingness to sing. Directed by Mrs Jim Morrison, the session aims to be welcoming and informal.

Mary Jo Witting South Fourth Avenue Washington Jim Morrison

Admitted and Dismissed List From Washington Area

Yesterday admission entries include Mrs. Charles Wiley in medical in Washington. Dismissals today cover Mrs. Gerald Lister and several others in Washington and surrounding areas, with listed vehicles and firms such as English River Pellets Inc and River Product Co. among noting.

Charles Wiley Washington Earl of Faith Schuerman Ford Daryl Beauford Potlander Chevrolet Glenn Dittmer Gordon James Hilton Coon Harry Dean Suter Rosemary Fullerton Plymouth John Edward Perdock Oldsmobile Evalyn Graber Chrysler English River Pellets, Inc Ford Truck Donald Eugene Scheeler Pontiac Shamrock Inn Duane Francis Longwell Wilson Semi Ross Motor Co Mercury Jacob Moses Mishler Anthony Samuel Mondia Rambler Robert Or Julie Zager Price Roberts Richard Dean Donaldson Marvin Or Maxine Smith River Product Co Chevrolet Truck Carl Bernard Schneider Patti Overstreet Ralph Samuel Tadlock

Keota businessman H Warren Statler dies at 73

H Warren Statler, 73, a retired businessman and bank director from Keota, died Wednesday noon. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home with burial in Keota Cemetery. Statler, born September 27, 1895, near Keota, served in World War I, married Elva Hoover, and held roles in local education, business, and banking. Survivors include his wife, two sons Kay and Lowell, and one granddaughter.

Keota H. Warren Staller Powell David Stout George Civey Keota Cemetery Mr. Statler Washington County Squire and Nettie Stoutner Statler Keota High School University of Iowa Camp Dodge Delphos Elva K. Hoover Christian Church Security State Bank Farmers Savings Bank American Legion Sigma Alpha Epsilon Kay W. Statler Lowell E. Statler Claude

Club Notes From Navajo and Pansy Hill

Mrs. Claude Tucker hosted 13 Navajo Club members at Captain's Table for a 1 30 p m dessert. Mrs. Mary Salladay opened with Why I Know I'm Growing Old and quizzes entertained. Christmas exchange set for December 11 luncheon at Captain's Table. Mrs. Myrtle Neiswanger hosted 15 Pansy Hill Club members at 1 pm Wednesday with Lisa Widmer as guest. Gifts for fall birthdays, roll call on favorite recipes, readings by Frankie Sutherland and William Jones. December 5 Christmas meeting planned with Mrs. Harold Beenblossom and a 50 cent gift exchange.

Claude Tucker Mary Salladay Myrtle Neiswanger Pansy Hill Club Lisa Widmer Frankie Sutherland William Jones Harold Beenblossom

Obituary Notes for W B Edwards 86 Surviving Sons Named

Two sons survive W B Edwards 86. The obituary omits one son but lists Dr Ralph Edwards of Centerville and Merle Edwards of Palmdale California. Also a daughter Mrs Leyburn Gladys Lewis of Fresno California is mentioned.

W. B Mike) Edwards Edwards Ralph Edwards Centerville Merle Edwards Palmdale Calif Leyburn Gladys) Lewis Fresno

Local News Notes From Washington Area

Mrs. Harry Hesseltine recovered from major surgery on October 22 and returned home at 410 Cypress Street Snohomish Washington 98290. She will receive visitors only briefly in coming weeks and appreciates cards and letters from her former Washington hometown.

Harry Hesseltine Cypress Street Snohomish Washington Charley Harley Dwight Harleys Ely Minn

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Peppy Gamble West Side Square Washington, Iowa Herbert Campbell Walter Schroeder Wallace Fagen Robert Porter Charles Snyder Ira F. Morrison John Patterson Board OF Supervisors Willis Woody Republican Central Committee William Perdock WAG East Washington St Gerald Lister Harry David Kuntz and Son J.D. Rabenold Ainsworth Navajo Club W. B. Edwards Grace Coppes Yarmouth Frances Lowe Burlington Matilda Wasson Charles Mayer George Baker Harold Kline Luziers Cosmetics Washington Hotel Mary Hotle Shenk Rest Home Wellman Clarence Fulton William Edgar Homer Mayer Howard Baker Gerald Graf John E. Hughes East van Buren University Hospitals Iowa City John Lloyd Hughes Waukegan John Kurtz Mercy Hospital Ann Pratt Audubon Ben Parrotts Leo Rubels Faye Knight Dale Connelly Chicago Connelly Hardware Republican Schwengel Iowa Bob Koehler Bob Wolf's Flower Shop Nellas State Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Evening Journal Fred Schwengel People Vietnam Congress Bob J. Slavens
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