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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1966
Page
5
An October Washington column notes cooler weather and lowering skies as fall arrives. The piece teases homecoming parades, Scouts canoe trips on the Wapsipinicon, a new YMCA catering by Max Owens, and church anniversaries at First Baptist and Marion Avenue. The De-Mens form a local football booster club.
Star Gazelle reports newborns including Dennis Sieren, son of Dennis and wife from Keota. Mark Dorsett, son of Calvin and wife from 420 North 7th. William Skubal Jr., son of William and wife from Rural Route 1 Ainsworth. John Schwartzentruber, son of Paul and wife from Rural Route 1. Timothy Brock, son of Albert and wife from North 2nd. Shelly Gingerich, daughter of Bruce and wife from Brighton. Shari Moothart, daughter of Doug and wife from 613 North 3rd.
The second field of beans is not ready for combining and leaves fall slowly. Local yield for beans remains lower than June expectations but near 36 bu per acre at 2.75 a bu. Silo work proceeds with neighbor and three man crew using mechanized wagons. forage quality is high amid dry fields. October first brings a first freeze and reminder to prep winter livestock watering equipment and well engineered units for inspection and maintenance before snows arrive.
Mrs. Lar ry Gingerich was honored at a grocery shower Thursday evening in Fellowship Hall of the United Christian and Baptist church as a post nuptial courtesy. Hostesses included Mrs. Logan Reif and others. games entertained guests and a tea table served refreshments. Attending were family and friends from Wellman and surrounding areas.
The Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women District V met in Washington at the Legion Hall with a nine o clock coffee. Washington Chamber of Commerce secretary Hubert Lehrer and BPW president Jo Janecek welcomed attendees. Various members reported weekend travels and engagements including visits to Minnesota Philadelphia New York City and Atlantic City.
Nearly 4,000 poppies were sold in Washington over Friday and Saturday raising 386 for VEW and Auxiliary. Mary Hayes chaired the event with youths Elia Jean Albright and Terry Darbyshire winning top sales in the boys and girls divisions. A United Presbyterian Home speaker addressed the Christian Women's Fellowship at the Christian Church, sharing Egypt mission experiences. The Future Homemakers of America district meeting drew 13 Washington High School members and advisor Doris Kersbergen in Columbus Junction.
Note to readers announces a weekly Saturday summary edition of local news geared to out-of-state former Washington residents. It offers mailed subscriptions at $3.50 per year for out-of-state subscribers, detailing availability and pricing.
Julie Hobbs, nurse student at St Luke's Cedar Rapids, is hospitalized with pneumonia in Cedar Rapids. Carl Greiner and Sherry of Walker Minnesota depart for home after visiting Mrs Greiner's sisters Sister Mary Conradine O.S.F Veseli and Sister Mary Pascaline O.S.F Winsted. The sisters joined for the Greiner parents Charles and wife golden wedding anniversary service last Sunday.
Washington County CAP directors learned the State Department of Public Instruction and Area Tenity College approved the high school equivalency course. Over fifty residents show interest and will receive details. Other notes include CAP minutes, school board reorganizations, cancer society elections, a Mother Daughter Dessert, a jet trip for Harold Jarvis, and regional Farm Bureau officer attendance in Fairfield.
The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church adds an assistant to the pastor. Earl Kreisa, a second year student at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, starts October 1 and will assist Dr. Vernon G. Elgin in various church duties, especially Christian Education.
The verse speaks of a child seen as poor, who under a maple shade has heard a tale of yesterday. The speaker challenges the observer, recalling old lips and forgotten times, hinting at memory and perspective in a concise poetic fragment.
Barbara Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Bennett of Washington is crowned homecoming queen at Washington High School's afternoon assembly. Attendants named are Sally Stewart Pat Butler Sue Berdo and Carol Carson. Barbara was elected by student vote this week amid homecoming events.
Jaycees traveled over 300 miles Thursday to present a $500 scholarship check to the president of the State College of Iowa in Cedar Falls for Miss Peggy Grimes. Mrs. va Stewart returned home after a three weeks visit with her sister Mrs. Rose Lindsey in Lewistown Illinois. Mrs. Ernie Brown and son from Peoria, Mrs. Stuffe from Sparland, and Mrs. Dorothy Phillips of Cuba, Illinois, helped bring her home.
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