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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1968

Page

2

Local air force personnel and schedules noted

Bonnie J. Gray completes nine weeks at Lowry AFB Denver on leave with parents Willard and Mrs Gray until October 20 when she reports to Offutt AFB Omaha. Jewell Carr departs for Ozarks vacation visiting sister and husband in Forsyth Missouri. Samuel Joseph West aviation electrical mate and Washington native reports aboard Attack Squadron Twenty Three Black Knights at NAS Lemoore California. West is among 175 crew keeping aircraft airborne and married to Deborah L. Berquist of Burlington.

AMN Bonnie J. Gray Lowry Air Force Base Denver Colo Gray Willard E. Gray Offutt Afb Omaha Nebraska Jewell Carr Ozarks Forsyth, Mo Samuel Joseph West Jospeh L. West Washington Black Knights Carrier Air Wing Nineteen Navy Lemoore Calif West Deborah L. Berquist Burlington

Waco Football Tops Warsaw 33 0 in Likely One-Sided Victory

Waco defeated a weaker Warsaw squad 33 to 0 on Friday night. Glen Fletcher caught a 24 yard TD pass from Randy Roth, followed by a Roth to Widmer completed extra point. Fletcher also scored on a 14 yard pass from Roth, and Ron Miller added a 2 yard run for the only second quarter points. Fletcher added a six yard run and a Widmer conversion, with Miller returning a 75 yard punt for the final quarter score.

WACO Warsaw Glen Fletcher Randy Roth Roth Jim Widmer Fletcher Widmer Ron Miller

Births and admissions noted in Washington records

Yesterday Ada Blair admitted for medical reasons in Washington. Today Mrs James Martin admitted. Births recorded for Mr and Mrs Richard Patrick Dietsch of Washington a daughter. John Whalen dismissed in Washington.

Ray Blair Washington James Martin R. Patrick Dietsch John Whalen John Ganon Washington, R. D

Washington Evening Journal staff and affiliations

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including editor David Elder business manager William Shannon and news editor Charles Morris with others in advertising production and management. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays Christmas and Independence Day and that it is entered as second class matter.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen United Press Inland Daily Press Axss Iowa Daily Press Avss Iowa Press Ass’n Audit Bureau of Cirrculations

Czechoslovakia to host allied troops under deal

The communique said allied troops occupying Czechoslovakia would be discussed and a treaty signed for their temporary stationing. Withdrawal of other troops will be staged. Soviets may leave 50 000 to 100 000 troops near Austria and West Germany as insurance against defection. Czechoslovakia to intensify press controls and strengthen socialism with loyal party members.

Czechoslovakia Austria West Germany Communist Party of Czechoslovakia Soviet Union

Centerville Big Reds defeat Mt. Pleasant 20 to 14

Centerville routs Mt. Pleasant 20 14 as Ron Thomas scores all Reds touchdowns and gains 198 yards. Pat McCabe and Steve Roth score Panthers TDs. Mike White kicks extra points. Ft Madison trounces Davis County 42 0 with Kraus 48 yard run and Veidgelchild extra points. Oskaloosa beats Grinnell 21 7 as Van Donseleer scores all TDs.

Centerville Mt. Pleasant Big Reds Ron Thomas Reds Pat McCabe Steve Roth Panther Mike White Ft. Madison Davis County Kraus Young Ramsey Goldie Ingmar Veidgelchild Tony Wilkerson Erickson Veidgelchild Oskaloosa

CROP committee meets at Bethel

The third meeting of the local CROP committee was held at Bethel Mennonite Church with over 80 attendees. Chair Rev Neufeld outlined canvasser areas spanning Wayland Jefferson Wayne Marion Crawford townships and Olds Wayland, listing 77 canvassers and area chairmen. A kickoff at Wayland Mennonite Church on Wednesday October 9 at 8 p.m. invites the public to view a world hunger film and learn about supporting the effort. Calls will follow in the designated areas.

Bethel Mennonite Church Rev Neufeld Wayland Jefferson Township Wayne Township Henry County Marion Crooked Creek Crawford Township Washington County Olds Russell Rasmussen Duwaine Hirschy Donald Meyer Orlin Leg Sti Marlin Wyse Dale Widmer Dallas Redinger Crawford Neal Roth Vic Miller Elmer Graber Wayland Mennonite Church

Highland Cardinals Dominate Danville In 49 6 Victory

Highland overwhelmed Danville 49 to 6 as Harold Heater caught a 35 yard pass from Steve Watts for Danville's lone score in the first half. Bill Watkinson sparked Highland with a 25 yard TD run and a 40 yard Hurdlicka pass to Watkinson.

Highland Danville Steve Watts Harold Heater Bill Watkinson Jim Hurdlicka Watkinson Krantz

D-Men's Club to Meet Monday Evening at Washington High

The De-Men's Club plans a 7 30 p m gathering in the Washington High School Auditorium with all members urged to attend. Bring membership reports and watch Monday's Journal for final meeting location.

Washington High School

Rebekah Lodge Meets at IOOF Hall in Kalona

The Rebekah Lodge met Friday night at the IOOF Hall with Mrs. Charles Swift presiding. A Three Link gathering is invited for October 18 at 7 30 p.m. Ethel Palmer is a patient at University Hospitals Iowa City for eye surgery. Open house planned October 6 for Keith Williams Sr and family on their 40th wedding anniversary at Baptist Church from 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments served by Vernon Witting and committee.

Rebekah Lodge IOOF Charles Swift Noble Grand Kalona Ethel Palmer University Hospitals Iowa City Clyde Tucker Maurice Libe Wes Lavely Don Norton Leona Gardner Keith Williams Sr The Baptist Church Vernon Witting

Citizen Band Radio Club Meeting Planned for October 8

The Citizen Band Radio Club will meet Tuesday October 8 at 8 p.m. at the Firemen's Hall. All members are urged to attend and the public is welcome to join.

Citizen Band Radio Club

Social and Church Women’s Fellowship Meeting Report

St Paul United Church of Christ Women's Fellowship met Thursday evening at the church with 18 members present. Mrs. Don Pilcher, president, led the business meeting and devotions were led by Mrs. Ralph Witthoft, home missions chairman. Assisting were Mrs. Walter Westen, Mrs. Dale Byerly, and Mrs. Melvin Schnicker. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Archer Augustine, Mrs. Kermit Klopfenstein, and Mrs. Cloyce Zieglowsky.

St. Paul Don Pilcher Ralph Witthoft Home Missions Walter Westen Dale Byerly Melvin Schnicker Archer Augustine Kermit Klopfenstein Cloyce Zieglowsky

Time for Coffee Club and Merry Mixer gathering notes

The Time for Coffee Club met at the Farm Bureau office Wednesday morning with Mrs Gail Niffenegger as hostess. Mrs Gary Murphy spoke about experiences in India and a birthday gift was given to Mrs Niffenegger from her secret sister. The phone call to Mrs Dick Stewart reported her hospital stay after the birth of Shawna Lanette Sunday. The Merry Mixer Club met at Mrs H D Dusenbery's home Wednesday afternoon with thirteen members and two children present. roll call featured Interesting Knowledge About Your Kin Folk, a recipe exchange, and refreshments.

Time For Coffee Club Farm Bureau Gail Niffenegger Gary Murphy India Niffenegger Dick Stewart Shawna Lanette Merry Mixer Club H. D. Dusenbery Diane Duane Fisher

Halcyon Notes and Social Visits

A Halcyon House event featured a Tuesday evening music program by Mrs. Iola Morri son. Recent visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Karl Herzer of Kearney Arizona. Mrs. Will Fritchen visited Jacob Fritchen on Friday. Mrs. Emily P. Atmore is a Mercy Hospital patient in Iowa City. Miss Carrie Davison hosted by Mrs. Brown Friday. Miss Helen Foster of Minneapolis visited her aunt Mrs. Blanche Foster Friday.

Karl Herzer Kearney, Arizona Emily P. Atmore Mercy Hospital Iowa City Helen Foster Minneapolis Blanche Foster

St James Home and School Meeting Set for Oct 10

The St James Home and School plans a meeting next Thursday October 10 at 7:45 p m in the school gym. Sister Thomasita Ross will be the speaker.

St. James Home Thomasita Ross

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