Orva K Scott 86 dies after long illness in Washington
Orva Kelso Scott 86 of 505 North 2nd died Sunday November 24 1968 at his daughter’s home where he had lived since October. He had been in failing health for 30 years. Services 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. David Hess officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. He was born July 7 1882 in Paxton Illinois son of Frank and Mary Swords Scott. He married Nellie Bartholomew March 26 1914 in Washington and farmed until 1946 then moved to Washington, later returning to the farm and moving back to Washington in 1959. He was a member of Prairie Flower Baptist Church teaching Sunday school and was an honorary Deacon. Survived by wife predeceased siblings. children Mrs Harold Marilla Klopfenstein Richard C. Scott and Robert N. Scott nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. one sister Mrs Roy (Sylvia) Teets of Aurora Cole. Memorials to Prairie Flower Baptist Church.
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Orva K. Scott
North 2Nd
Harold Klopfenstein
Mr. Scott
Jones
David Hess
Elm Grove Cemetery
Orva Kelso Scott
Paxton, Ill
Frank
Mary Swords Scott
Wellman
Wellman High School
Nellie Amelia Bartholomew
Washington
Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Scott
Harold Mar
Iella Klopfenstein
Richard C. Scott
Robert N. Scott
Roy
Sylvia) Teets
Aurora
Cole
UNICEF cards sale supports world’s children
Washington chapter of Business and Professional Women continues selling UNICEF greeting cards from Cleaners on the south side of the square. Cards by famous artists from around the world fund the United Nations Children's Fund with part of proceeds aiding hungry, ill and poor children through food clothing and medical help.
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Washington
Chapter of Business and Professional Women
Unicef
Washington Cleaners
The
United Nation's Children’s Fund
Critics Clash With Shoe Retailers Over Fit and Value
The piece argues shoe sellers push self fitting to cut costs and boost impulse buys, risking poor fit and injuries. It notes longer waits for foot care and questions whether retailers’ price focus serves customers or profits, invoking Ruskin on cheapness and harm.
Harold Oldt dies at 73 in Wyman
Harold B. Oldt also known as Dutch, 73, died Nov 25 1968 at Henry County Memorial Hospital after a stay since Oct 25. Services pending Barton McKasson Funeral Chapel Winfield. Survived by Grace Buckley wife, son Donald Atkinson IL, daughter Doraine Lauer Mt Union, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
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Wyman
Harold B
Dutch) Oldt
Henry County Memorial Hospital
Donald
Atkinson, Ill
Doraine) Lauer
Mt. Union
Mrs Gingerich 80 Dies After Illness in Washington
Mrs Frank Gingerich 80 of 806 S Marion Ave Washington died today in Washington County Hospital after serious illness since Friday. Services 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Church with Rev Halsey Wake lin officiating. Burial Gingerich Cemetery near Kalona. Survived by husband one daughter Melva Rae Martin Kirksville Mo one grandson Rankin Martin Kalona relatives in Colorado and Missouri.
Funeral Wednesday for Alma Wilson
Mrs. Alma Wilson of Washington died November 24 1968 after a stroke. Funeral service is Wednesday at 1 30 p m with Rev Richard Peterson officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Born December 13 1883 she lived in Washington County all her life. Surviving are four children Inez Wingler Beatrice Shafer Harley Brock and Clarence Wilson plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband George W Wilson a son Walter and a daughter Mary Elizabeth Rock.
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Alma Wilson
Washington
Shenk
Wellman
Washington County
Inez Wingler
Beaumont
Calif
Beatrice Shafer
Harley (Beulah) Brock
Clarence W. Wilson
Walter
Mary Elizabeth Rock
Antique and hobby show in Stockport this weekend
The fourth annual Antique and hobby show will be held in Stockport at Stockport School gym on Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Stockport Lions Club sponsors the event with Sissore offering many items for sale. Admission is free and numerous hobby displays are planned.
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Stockport
Stockport Lions Club
Sissore
Reverend Hamilton 84 dies after long ministry in Iowa
The Rev William Guy Hamilton 84 a resident of the United Presbyterian Home in Washington died there Sunday Nov 24 1968 Funeral services set for Tuesday at 930 am at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church Washington with Dr Vernon Elgin then 230 pm at Monroe Iowa United Presbyterian Church with Rev John Porter and Rev W W Johnson Burial in Monroe Funeral arranged by Sherman Eden Funeral Home He was born December 29 1883 in Cutler Illinois son of David and Sarah McClure Hamilton He grew up in Momouth and graduated from Momouth College and Pittsburg Xenia Seminary He married Anna M Jamison June 24 1914 who died May 3 1948 He was a retired minister and member of the Presbytery of Southeast Iowa living in Washington since 1951 Surviving are a brother Lew Hamilton Des Plaines Illinois a sister Mrs Clyde Dalrymple Ft Lauderdale Florida and a number of nieces and nephews
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William Guy Hamilton
United Presbyterian Home
Washington
Marion Avenue
United Presbyterian Church
Vernon Elgin
Monroe
Iowa
John Porter
W. W. Johnson
Sherman - Eden Funeral Home
Rev. Hamilton
Cutler, Ill
David
Sarah McClure Hamilton
Monmouth
Monmouth College
Pittsburg Xenia Seminary
Anna M. Jamison
Hamilton
Presbytery
Lew Hamilton
Des Plaines
Clyde Dalrymple
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
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Grace Buckley
Masonic Lodge
Wolf's
Wolf's Flower Shop
Evening Journal
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Libby
Fastcr
M'Mallow
Jar
Eeane
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Frank Gingerich
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Washington County Hospital
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Halsey E. Wakelin
Kalona
Jones Funeral Home
Inez Williamson
Beaver City
Nebraska
Harry S
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Centralia
Christian Womens Fellowship
Arthur
Melva Rae) Martin
Kirksville
Rankin Martin
C. Blaine Scott
Pueblo, Colo
John Mahoney
Kansas City
Frank Haney
Pueblo
Colo
Fern Pastry Shop
Parker House
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Jack & Jill
Princella
Pleasmor Brown & Serve
Golden Valley
Pacer
Maplecrest Tom Turkeys
Hormel
Hormel Range
Oscar Mayer Smokie
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