Senior Center Thrives in Washington YMCA
Red Feather Agency funds support the Washington Senior Citizen Center inside the YMCA. The center serves more than 30 daily, offering discussion, crafts, travel, and monthly Southeast Iowa trips to sites like Hoover Library. Volunteers under Percy Holder run a calling service delivering groceries and friendly visits, aiding over 200 members. Grace and George Kerr, center directors, urge continued community support through the Community Chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senior Center For Recreation
Iowa
Hoover Library
West Branch
Washington County
Percy Holder
Washington
Grace Kerr
George Kerr
Esther A Essley Dies Here Today at 85
Esther A. Essley 85 of 321 West Main Street died today October 7 1967 at Washington County Hospital after years of illness. The funeral is Monday at 2 pm at Lerman Eden Funeral Home with Rev M O Smith. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial fund to Methodist church. Survived by sister in law Belva Pratt Crawfordsville, several nieces and nephews. Living with Miss Essley is niece Rose Herr Columbus Junction. First Boy Scout troop in U S organized in Barre Vermont. BATON ROUGE LA (UPI) Gov John J McKeithen may become first to serve two consecutive Louisiana terms after constitutional amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther A. Essley
West Main Street
Washington County Hospital
Lerman - Eden
Rev. M. O. Smith
Elm Grove Cemetery
Methodist Church
Miss Essley
Washington County
Baton Rouge
UPI
John J. McKeithen
Louisiana
Mohr and Battalion 10 Earn E Award in Vietnam Service
Construction Apprentice Michael I. Mohr USN, son of Mr and Mrs Irwin Mohr, helped Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 10 to be named Best of Type among Pacific Seabee battalions. The win grants the battalion the E on their uniforms and follows its SecNav Unit Commendation for service in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael I. Mohr
USN
Irwin Mohr
Route 5
Pleasant
Seabees
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 10
Pacific Seabee
Pacific Construction Battalion
Mobile Construction Battalion 10
Secretary of the Navy Unit Commendation
Naval
Marine Corps
Vietnam
Local drivers fined for speeding in Hotle court
Gregory Breneman of 220 W Harrison and Dale Minick of Washington were fined $10 each in Justice of the Peace Richard Hotle's Court for speeding after arrest by City Police. Marsha Atkinson of 802 N 2nd pleaded not guilty to failure to control following a North Iowa and Seventh Streets collision. Her car struck a Messer Oil Co. parked vehicle causing $400 damage to the Atkinson auto and $150 to the Messer vehicle. police investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Paul Brenneman
W. Harrison
Justice of the Peace
Richard Hotle
Dale P. Minick
Washington
Hotle
Marsha Jane Atkinson
802
N. 2Nd
Justice of the Peace Court
North Iowa
Seventh Streets
Atkinson
Messer Oil Company
Messer
Club activities and lodge notices span local groups
Seven HEO Club members met with Mrs. Floyd Olds on Thursday. A Harmony Club meeting led by Mrs. Francis McConnell welcomed Mrs. Don Gardner and announced guest Ann Elizabeth Reed. Plain Janes Club, Rebekah Lodge, and related committees planned events, birthdays, sick calls, and refreshments, with 24 members at IOOF Hall and Oct 12 Clover Leaf lodge invitees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Club
Francis McConnell
Don Gardner
W. H. McConnell
Joyce Brothers
Ann Elizabeth Reed
Eugene Reed
Clyde Tucker
Noble Grand
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Albert Wehr
Wayne Brock
Helen Huston
Keith Williams
Emma Barnett
Marion Ave UPW hosts world service program
The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women met Friday afternoon at 1:30 with a dessert. Miss Jan Knight of Iowa City, University of Iowa senior, spoke on youth camp work in Korea and Japan. Mrs. Brewer depicted The Poor Widow and music was by Mrs. Brinning and Mrs. Robison. The meeting was led by Mrs. Wagner, with plans for Nov 3 and guest speaker Dr. John McCue. Sixty six attended. visitors included Miss Knight, Mrs. Joe McConnell, Miss Edith Reed, and Mrs. Joe Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Avenue
United Presbyterian Women Association
World Service Department
David Livingston
World Service
Jan Knight
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Korea
Japan
Robert Brewer
Robert Brinning
Larry Robison
Roger Stout
John Wagner
UPW
George Kerr
John McCue
School of Religion
St Paul United Church of Christ Women Plan Minister Installation
The Women’s Fellowship met at the church for a Thursday gathering and held a workshop to prepare for a visit to the County Home next Wednesday. Announcement was made of the Rev David Groenemann’s installation at 7:30 Sunday evening. Mrs O’Conner led the business meeting after the Past Patrons dinner at the Masonic Temple. Committee members were Mrs Longer Mrs Turnipseed and Mrs Orr. Sixteen members and twelve guests attended with entertainment by Mrs Stout and Mrs Dare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mary O’conner
Masonic Temple
Fred Longer
Merle Turnipseed
Don Orr
Lafe Stout
George Dare
Red Cross gifts sent to Vietnam soldiers from county chapter
Washington County Chapter's American Red Cross Christmas Gifts for servicemen in Vietnam are en route. Jane committee members and volunteers prepared 127 gift filled bags. Groups donating counts include Iowa Maidens 4-H Club and Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of WW, plus Fraternal Order of Eagles and others totaling numerous bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
American Red Cross
Iowa
Ladies Auxiliary
Veterans of
W. W
Women
Fraternal Order of Eagles
American Legion Auxilia
Record of Real Estate Transfers in West Chester and OS 6
Glenn B Holden and wife transfer east half of north half of OS 6 East Washington to William Donaldson and wife. Homer N Porter and wife transfer lots 1-4, block 8 and west 15 feet of lot 4 and all of lot 5, block 7, West Chester, to Homer L Brinning and Victor G Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn B. Holden
William Donaldson
Washington
Homer N, Porter
Homer L. Brinning
Victor G. Flynn
West Chester
Hospital Admission and Discharges Noted in Washington and Columbus Junction
Yesterday Tammy Sabin admitted in Washington for medical care. Dismissed yesterday George Sellers Columbus Junction James Morrison in Washington. Today Mrs Robert Baker admitted in Washington for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammy Sabin
Washington
George Sellers
Columbus Junction
James Morrison
Robert Baker
Halcyon Notes Residents host visitors and services
Halcyon Notes reports a week of visits at Halcyon House. Grace Miller and Walter Kyle called, St. Louis visitors George Dempsey stayed, and church ministers Dehne Smith Dimmitt served communion. A musical program featured Mrs. F G Bagge and Baptist choir members. numerous locals visited and called throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Miller
Chula Vista, Calif
Walter Kyle
W. S. Kyle
George Dempsey
St. Louis, Mo
Local nurses gather for October 5 dinner in Martinsburg
Public health and school nurses from Mahaska to Keokuk Counties met October 5 at Prairie Home near Martinsburg for a dinner meeting. Harriett Conklin of Fairfield was honored with a gift after 31 years as Fairfield’s public school nurse and first chairwoman of the local Iowa Nurses Association subunit. Dr. T. R. Wolf of Richland spoke on his DO-Care work in Chihuahua Mexico in 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska
Washington
Henry
Wapello
Jefferson
Keokuk
Prairie Home
Martinsburg
Harriet Conklin
Fairfield
Conklin
Iowa Nurses Association
T. R. Wolf
Richland
Chihuahua
Gerald Franzen celebrates 8th birthday with Halloween party
Gerald Franzen, son of the Charles Franzens, marked his eighth birthday with an after school Friday party. Oct 7 is his birthday. Games and prizes filled the day with Halloween decor and treats. Guests included St James School second graders John Cady Michael Gebhardt Fred Greiner Joe Eagle Gary Ledger Matt Nemers Nicky Reed Dennis Wittetoe and friend Bill Eisenbart of Skokie Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Franzen
Charles Franzens
Gerald
St. James School
John Cady
Michael Gebhardt
Fred Greiner
Joe Eagle
Gary Ledger
Matt Nemmers
Nicky Reed
Dennis Wittetoe
Bill Eisenbart
Skokie, Ill
Rothman takes assistant managing editor post at Advertising Age
Friends of Mr and Mrs Steve Rothman of Des Plaines Illinois note his new role as assistant managing editor of Advertising Age Mrs Rothman who was Kay Holland of Washington also mentioned Relatives visiting include Mr and Mrs Hubert West of San Fernando California and several Norton Tucker Shalla Been blossom Wests and Joe West family members from Burlington Wayland Iowa City and Washington all named
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Rothman
Des Plaines, Ill
Rothman
Advertising Age
Kay Holland
Washington
Hubert West
San Fernando
Calif
Frank Norton
Burlington
Clyde Tucker
Wayland
Ed Shalla
Iowa City
Opal
Charley West
Joe West
Lesson From Mexican Tragedy On Food Cleanliness
Editor urges strict food safety standards from farm to table in the United States. He cites a September Mexican incident causing child deaths from food poisoning and calls for federal and state inspection, restaurant and hospital oversight, proper labeling, and ongoing staff training to prevent contamination and misused cleaning agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Tak
Mexico
Iowa
Social and club event calendar notes for weekend
Saturday 8 p.m. Shirts and Skirts guests welcome. Monday 8 p.m. Square Dance Lessons Legion Hall with Len Buch in structor. Various literary and community group meetings listed through Wednesday with times and host names including Mrs. Maurice Meyer Mrs. A E Baldrige Mrs. Robert Reed Mrs. Robert Ross Mrs. Clayde Knupp and many organizations at YWCA church and clubs plus a travelog by Dave Pace at Washington Saddle Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Len Buch
Maurice Meyer
A. E. Baldrige
Robert Reed
Robert Ross
Clayde Knupp
Washington County Association For
Nurses Home
Tops Club
YWCA
Golden Age Club
Property transfers and listed vehicles in Washington area
Multiple land transfers in Washington by Edsall D Brown Richard L Weeks Samuel Simmering Doran B Masson and others plus several county land parcels to state of Iowa. Numerous vehicle owners and makes listed including Ford Chevrolet Oldsmobile Cadillac Pontiac Buick Harley and a Sitter Electric Supply Chevrolet truck noted among the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Mae _ Sitler
Dodge
Everett Dale Miller
Buick
Frank William Greiner
Cadillac
Omer Or
Thora Jones
Oldsmobile
Joan Amy Erlenbush
Chevrolet
Dale Emery Doggett
John Mark Mosier
Pontiac
Ezra William Shenk
Ford
Helen Winifred Marshall
Walter George Rich
James Ardell Redlinger
Charles Cecil Capper
Raymond Or Lois Vos
Donald Eugene Smith
Honda
Steven Ray Krantz
BSA
Ronald LeRoy Rath
Vernon Guy Fletcher
Wheeler Joseph Thompson
Sitter Electric Supply
Peter William Lowe
Ben Or Alta Farnsworth
David Or
Doris Plank
Donald Ross Applegate
Jan Michael Shradel
Volks Wagen
William Joseph Potter
Harley Davidson
Edward Arthur Vachta
Carl Lee Kurth
Larry Hough
Ellen Fenn Iowa cover photos in local Iowan issues
The fall Iowan features a color cover by Mrs. P. L. Fenn showing golden husked corn in an October sky. Winter issue shows a color cover of a frosted backyard apple tree. August Happy Times highlights granddaughter Laura Lynn Schumacher exploring trees and rocks on the Fenns' country acres. The Wallaces Farmer accepts two picture features from her writing center for fall and winter publication.
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The
Iowan
P. L. Fenn
Happy Times
Fenn
Laura Lynn Schumacher
Mrs Violet Damon Dies in Marshalltown
Mrs. Violet Damon 55 of Marshalltown died in her sleep Thursday. Formerly Violet LeFever she lived previously in Washington and is survived by son Richard of Marion and sisters Erma Metzger Veda Tamasi and Gayle Rugg. Funeral at Parsil Davis Funeral Home Marshalltown at 11 a.m. with burial in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Damon
Marshalltown
Washington
Washington Evening Journal details and staff list
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists editor David Elder and business manager, with William Shannon as advertising director and vice president, Charlies Morris as news editor, Bob Shaffer handling local advertising, and Howard Hazen as production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday and holidays, with entry under the 1879 act and affiliations with press associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Elder
William Shannon
Charlies Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Ree
Washington
Iowa
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Flower
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Washington Evening Journal
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Battalion 10
Wolf's Flower Shop
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HEO Club
Floyd Olds
Dave Bell
Earle Libe
Mrs. Elwyn Corey
Plain Jane Club
Allen Hampsher
Plain Janes Club
Richard Schuck
Milo Orris
Marion Ave
Women's Fellowship
Red Cross
Women of the Moose
Willard Deal
Rebekah Club
Business and Professional Women Club
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Farrells Office Supply
Burr Oak Club
St. Joseph’s Rosary Society of Pleasant Plain
Halcyon Notes
Halcyon House
Lester Orr
B. F. Bostwick
Clarence Dehne
First Presbyterian Church
M. O. Smith
George F. Dimmitt
Des Moines
F.G. Bagge
Baptist Choir
Wayne
Carl Wagner
Robert Buffington
Charles McConnell
Mark Shearer
Gary Goodell
Opal Putnam
Wayne Wagner
Guy Wagner
C. L. Goodell
Jeff
Bagge
Robert Bonar
Murray Smylie
Guy Cole
Storm Lake
Charles Kennedy
Walter Weinrich
J. K. Latta
C. H. Work
Davenport
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Joe Wolfe
Palmer
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Stanley Foster
William Foster
Ethel
Maude McCreedy
Boyd Foster
Hazel Harding
Roy Stewart
John Jackson
Leo Hoover
Emma Waggoner
Grace Hebel
Henry Berdo
John Lytle
Oskaloosa
Hallie Hall
States
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Beverly
Gary Parsons
Jack Parsons
Miss Smith
Court House
Muscatine Community College
Hettle Lake Circle
American Home
Harry Turner
Otto Sheetz
James McQuaid
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Jack Quigley
Elmer Sojka
Wallace Fagen
Noble Grand Circle
Edith Weidner
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Art Guild
Y. Citizen Band Radio Club
West Chester Pythian Sisters
Crawfordsville Cbs
Catholic Daughters
St. James
Y. Washington Saddle Club
Fairgrounds
Dave Pace
Just Us Club
E. H. Messer
Edsall D. Brown
Clyde V. Brown
Denny
Richard L. Weeks
Donald L. Hanson
Samuel Simmering
Katheryn A. Carey
Doran B. Masson
Joseph Evanovich Jr
Hal R. Hotle
James J. Bennett
Richard Havel
Claude H. Havel
J. R. Yeggy
Riverside
Donald L. Ander
Yeggy
Wilma L. Patterson
Husband
State of Iowa
Walter E. Beachy
Ellen Fenn
Washington, Iowa
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Iowa Press Ass'n
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