Local residents share travel, surgery, and family updates
Mr and Mrs Charles Kennedy returned from a month long trip visiting New Brunswick Nova Scotia Newfoundland Prince Edward Island Cape Breton Island and northern New England States Montreal and Mackinac Island They toured the north shore drive around Lake Superior and attended the National Insurance Convention in Minneapolis Their last evening was spent with Mrs Guy Cole formerly of Washington now of Storm Lake Mrs Leona Peiffer visited Washington and Omaha where her son Steve attends Creighton University She now pages at University Hospital Medical Center Omaha and lives at 137 North 33rd Apt F Mr and Mrs Ben Hammer moved back to 604 East Van Buren Street from Wellman Community Mrs Simpson Atmore is a Mercy Hospital Iowa City patient in room 419 and would enjoy greetings from friends Major and Mrs Mark Hensel and children Alison and Mark III arrive today at the Clinton Hensel home after Major Hensel completed nine months at Ft Benning Ga Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart hosted daughter Lynda and family Judson Grove Sheri Laurie and Gayle from Huntington Beach CA as houseguests The Brinning family Beth Tim and Mrs George Masson Sr visited Clinton relatives and dined with Mr and Mrs L J Whitted Ethel Palmer underwent eye surgery at University Hospitals Iowa City and will have the other eye done Thursday with a two week hospitalization Judith Ann Kleese studying in France lives at 7 Place Gustave Rivet Grenoble France mail reaches her there Victor Mayer and Tom returned from a week in Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and South Dakota Tom/ is in the armed forces and will soon depart for 18 months in Germany.
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Charles Kennedy
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
Cape Breton Island
New England
Montreal
Mackinac Island
Lake Superior
Minnesapolis
National Insurance Convention
Guy Cole
Washington
Storm Lake
Leona Peiffer
Omaha
Steve
Creighton University
Peiffer
University Hospital Medical Center
North 33Rd, Apt. F
New Boston Ferry Season Ends October 13
The Oakville New Boston Ferry will close the season October 13. The Ferry Barge requires Coast Guard inspection every five years, the fifth since last drydocking. Fresh water passenger vessels must drydock and inspect every five years. safety gear also inspected annually. Service resumes mid May next spring with weekends only until school ends, then seven days a week.
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Oakville New Boston
Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
Highland school names six Homecoming candidates
Six students at Highland school were nominated for Homecoming King and Queen: Kim Hall Tim Krantz Mike Miller Nancy Flynn Cindy Gosling Barb Pogge. Pep rally is Thursday at the high school. Homecoming game with Winfield Mt. Union Friday night October 11. King and Queen announced at halftime. Homecoming dance after the game in the gym. Mike Dautremont elected president of the music club. Marching Band to contest in Montezuma on Saturday October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Hall
Tim Krantz
Mike Miller
Nancy Flynn
Cindy Gosling
Barb Pogge
Winfield Mt. Union
Highland Music Club
Mike Dautremont
Montezuma
Join 4-H During National Week In October
National 4-H Week runs October 6 to 12 with opportunities in the Jet Age for youths aged 10 to 19. Rich Johnson urges contacting local leaders or the county Extension office for details. In 1968, 540 Washington County youths participate in the 4-H program.
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Rich Johnson
Washington County
Hughesvote Reapportionment Sparks Political Clash
Fulton criticized Stanley for shifting positions on reapportionment from one man one vote to the Shaft Plan and Dirksen Amendment, then supporting a measure that ensures equal representation for Iowa. He accused Stanley of unfairness and questioned Hughes's wartime service stance versus Vietnam policy.
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Fulton
Stanley
Driver injured as car leaves road near Washington
Barbara Ann Behrend of Washington suffered a broken collar bone and other injuries when she lost control of a car on Highway 1, 40 miles north of Washington, Saturday at 5 15 p m. The vehicle owned by Wilbur Schauf of Wellman left the highway, tipped in a ditch, crossed a driveway and bushes, ending in a farm yard. Vehicle damage $500. shrubs and light pole $200. Behrend treated at Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ann Behrend
Washington
Wilbur Schauf
Wellman
Highway 1
Washington County
Parley on School Lunches Sets October Meeting
A conference for school lunch cooks and administrators from Iowa counties will be held October 22 at Mid-Prairie Wellman, Iowa. E. E. Cowan announces the afternoon session from 3:30 to 5:30 with a 3:00 tour, led by Mr. Cowan and Eula Rouse, the host district and nutritionist. The program splits into two sections covering program administration and kitchen procedures.
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Iowa
Johnson
Keokuk
Washington
Mid - Prairie
Wellman
E. E. Cowan
Cowan
Eula Rouse
County Legion posts hold annual outing
The Washington County annual joint picnic dinner meeting was held Sunday at the Lake Darling youth center. Commander Maxwell presided as a short business meeting voted to hold a called meeting Tuesday October 29 in the Leon Beatty American Legion rooms in Washington. A representative from each Washington County post was asked to attend. The 1969 officer elections will be held at 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
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Washington County
Lake Darling
Maxwell of
Kalona
Leon Beatty American Legion
Washington
Maxwell
Washington County Legion
Funeral rites today for C. J. Blodgett
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction for Charles Joseph Blodgett 50 of Davenport formerly of Columbus Junction. The Rev. Hubert Sunderman officiated with burial in Columbus Junction cemetery. He died Friday night in Veterans Hospital Iowa City after an extended illness. A World War II veteran born July 11 1918 in Wapello he is survived by parents in Davenport a daughter Mrs. Robert Gholson of Mt. Pleasant and one grandchild and four sisters and three brothers.
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Columbus Junction
Stacy - Lewis
Charles Joseph Blodgett
Davenport
Hubert Sunderman
Mr. Blodgett
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Robert Gholson
Mt. Pleasant
Keith
Central City
Nebraska
Phil E
Moline
James Russell
Mary Louis Blodgett
Lone Tree
Kenneth
Doris) Krebs
James
Betty) van Auken
M.J
Twylla) Williams
Cedar Rapids
Guests to speak at Church of the Nazarene
Mr and Mrs Ivan Carroll who have served in India for over twenty years will show pictures at the Church of the Nazarene 410 East Jefferson Wednesday evening October 9 at 7 30 o clock. The Carrolls worked in South India among Tamil speaking people. They are sponsored by the international World Gospel Mission of Marion Ind All interested persons are welcome.
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Ivan Carroll
India
Church of the Nazarene
East Jefferson
Carrolls
South India
Interdemons National World Gospel Mission of
Marion
Ind
Say it with Powers Baby arrival arrangements in vogue
A new arrival inspires chic gifting options with pink or blue hues. Darling baby arrangements promise lasting keepsakes that celebrate the mother and child.
Hershbergers Transfer Land to Gordon Hershberger
Joe J Hershberger and wife transfer land in sections 18 and 7 to Gordon Hershberger and wife. Stan Kiesey trustee and W W Wilson deceased transfer to James F Bash and wife with a starting point 21 1/2 feet east of the NW corner of block 18 in OP Washington. Callistus J Kern and wife to Margaret White convey Cran dall s subdivision OL 9 and 10 East Washington. Harold Miller and wife transfer south half of lots 1 and 2 in block 2 Crawford and Crawfordsville to David R Wagner and wife. F W Schnoebelen and wife to Brooks W Booker and wife lot 14 in block 23 OP Riverside.
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Joe J. Hershberger
Gordon Hershberger
Stan Kiesey
W. W. Wilson
James F. Bash
Blk
Washington
Callistus J. Kern
Margaret White
Crandall
East
Harold Miller
David R. Wagner
Crawford
Crawfordsville
F. W. Schnoebelen
Brooks W. Booker
Riverside
Legion post meeting moved to Tuesday night
The Leon Beatty American Legion post will hold its regular Tuesday evening meeting on October 8 at 7 30 p m due to a conflicting date. Members are urged to attend. dues are payable. membership committee men report on drive progress. refreshments will be served and Commander Bob Brewer emphasizes attendance.
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Leon Beatty American Legion Post
Bob Brewer
Kalona Savings Bank Open House Plan
Kalona Savings Bank in downtown Kalona invites the public to an Open House on Monday October 14 from 4 to 9 pm to view remodeled facilities. The bank features a new lobby offices bookkeeping room drive up window after hour depository coupon booths and a parking lot east of the building. The exterior includes new brick walls a west and north entrance a high clocked tower and weather vane. Bank officers directors and staff will greet guests and refreshments and gifts will be provided.
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Kalona
Kalona Savings Bank
Longer Longer Club Hosts Nine Members and Guests
Mrs. Howard Ballou entertained the Longer Longer Club Wednesday with nine members and two guests, Mrs. Kathy McClurg and Mrs. Ethel Jeffries. Plans were made for a cookie and candy swap at the next meeting with Mrs. William Chmelar. Each member is to bring the recipe also.
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Howard Ballou
Kathy McClurg
Ethel Jeffries
William Chmelar
Public invited to meet county Democratic candidates
The public is invited to meet the county Democratic candidates and hear Mrs. Lewis Vidal vice chairman of the state Democratic central committee Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Y third floor east room. A quarterly meeting of the Democratic Women's Club will follow a 6 30 potluck and brief business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Vidal
State Democratic Central Committee
East Room
Democratic Women’s Club
Jaycees Dinner Meeting Opens Guest Call In
The Jaycees announce a dinner meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Captain's Table with Roger Harrington presenting a film of the Fairfield Washington homecoming game. Men aged 21 to 35 may join as guests by calling any member or president Larry Griggs. Fay E Pratt Rites Held Saturday at Sherman Eden Funeral Home
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Roger Harrington
Larry Griggs
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Evening Journal
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Church of Nazarene
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Legion Post
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