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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1966

Page

2

Birthday Potluck for 90th of C G Anderson

The children hosted a Sunday potluck at C G Anderson's home for his 90th birthday with three birthday cakes. Attendees included Ernie Biman, Marvin Eiman, Warren Groff, Floyd Wellman, George Seals, Loyd Anderson, Mina Brannen, and others. Afternoon visitors and extended family were noted, plus Charles Vondrasek remained hospitalized in room 217.

C. G. Anderson Ernie Biman Marvin Eiman Kalona Warren Groff Floyd Wellman George Seals Ottumwa Loyd Anderson Mina Branen Esther Gray Tom and Bonnie Lewis Anderson Gene

Demon Sophs Fall To Mid Prairie In Rally

Washington’s sophomore football team lost 13 to 12 at Mid Prairie Monday night. The Hawks led 7 to 6 at the half as Washington showed strong defense and spirit. A birth announcement lists Stephanie Ann for Dr and Mrs Alan Overbaugh of Durant.

Washington Mid - Prairie Mid - Prairie Hawks Demon Sophs Hawks Mises Cues Stephanie Ann Mrs. Times Alan Overbaugh Durant

Chorus Plans for Southeast Six Festival at Fort Madison

Washington High School vocal music students prepare for the Southeast Six festival on October 18 at Fort Madison. Director Jesse Knight will lead the chorus in selections and guide a 16 member madrigal group to perform at the event.

Washington High School Fort Madison Jesse Knight

Rites in California for Daryl Hoyle 44

Daryl Hoyle of Santa Ana California and formerly of Washington died Monday October 3 from gunshot wounds. He was 44 and funeral services will be held there Friday afternoon. He is survived by his wife Viola Simmering two sons a daughter one grandchild his mother Mrs Howard Hoyle a sister Mrs John Waters and a brother Gerald Hoyle all of Washington. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother.

Daryl Hoyle Santa Ana Calif Washington Viola Simmering Howard Hoyle John Waters Gerald Hoyle

Break-in Attempt Reported at Ainsworth School

Burglars attempted a break in at the Ainsworth school building Tuesday night, according to sheriff's officers. The dial on the safe was knocked off, but the intruders failed to open the safe.

Ainsworth

Why Good Time Charlie Suffers Uneasy Bladder

A fragmented ad style note promotes Dean's Pills as a quick relief for backache headaches and general pains. It frames the product as a long trusted cure used by many, urging readers to purchase for immediate comfort. The text uses promotional language and repeats the brand.

Charlie

Rural Route Resident Injured In Farm Drive Incident

Ronald Crawford of rural route three Washington was taken to Washington County Hospital after being struck by a truck driven by Harold Wilson of Washington. Crawford, a passenger in a semitruck delivering hogs to the Mike Wheelan farm north of Washington, stepped in front of the Wilson truck as it stopped at the Wheelan driveway. He was not believed to be seriously injured. no collision occurred between the two trucks.

Ronald Crawford Washington Washington County Harold Wilson D. Crawford Mike Wheelan George Ragain Missouri Crawford Wheelan Farm Wilson

Hospital Admits and Births Reported in Washington Area

On the record hospital log lists Admitted Yesterday: Paul Laffoon Washington medical Mrs War ren Polsein Brighton medical Mark Tindal Washington medical Today: Ronald Crawford Washington medical Charles Vondrasek Washington medical Births Today: Mr and Mrs Gary Kern Washington a son Mr and Mrs Wendell Eden Washington a daughter Mr and Mrs Larry Ridinger Pleasant a daughter Dismissed Today: Dennis Lyle Keota.

Paul _Laffoon Washington Warren Polsein Brighton Mark ‘Tindal Ronald Crawford Charles Vondrasek Gary Kern Wendell’ Eden Larry Ridinger Pleasant Dennis Lyle Keota

State bowling meet set for Mason City

The Iowa State Bowling Association Jamboree will be held in Mason City this weekend October 8 and 9. The meeting starts Saturday at noon. An ABC representative will conduct a workshop on rules. ALL city association officers, secretaries, league officers, and team captains are urged to attend. For information contact Wayne Marston, vice president.

Mason City ABC Wayne Marston Is.ba

Jury awards $6,000 to Williams in auto collision suit

A jury in district court found in favor of Chester Francis Williams in the Aaron Marple versus Williams case. The August 18 1965 collision at the intersection of highways 218 and 92 east of Ainsworth caused Williams injuries and led to the verdict for damages totaling $6,000.

Aaron Marple Chester Francis Williams Ainsworth Williams

Social calendar and obituary notice for Ea! Bidwell

Social calendar items list meetings and events across several clubs and churches from 8 pm Wednesday to Saturday, inviting single young adults and noting a change of venue for some groups. The obituary for Karl Bidwell, 83, of 509 West Jefferson states death at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on Oct. 5 1966, details birth in Brighton November 23 1882, marriages, residences, church affiliations, employment, and surviving family.

Ainsworth Ces Friendly Circle Club Milburn Peo Jackson Two Farm Bureau Vince Marek Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge Presbyterian Upw Lodge No Karl Bidwell West Jefferson Mercy Hospital Iowa City Jones Funeral Clarence Dehne Elm Grove Cemetery

VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club gathers for scrapbook work

Eight members of the VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club and guest Mrs Tina Bain met with Mrs John Custer this morning to work on scrapbooks. Mrs Maynard Goff Sr will host next Oct 19 at her Fairfield home.

VFW Avanaky Tina Bain John Custer Maynard Goff Sr Fairfield

Local businessman confusion over meeting timing

A local businessman showed pride after waking early for a retail trade committee meeting but learned the session is tomorrow. The note also invites readers to congratulate the mother and welcome the new baby with flowers from Wolf's, which offers regular hospital deliveries.

Wolf's

Pancake and sausage breakfast set by Masons at lodge

Masons at Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M announce a pancake and sausage breakfast this Saturday from 6 30 to 8 30 a m All Masons and their families are invited to attend.

Washington Lodge No A. M

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