Washington history notes and local events roundup
Ten years ago Patricia Stewart pledged to Alpha Xi Delta at Monmouth College and Nancy Lee Morrison left for Burlington Beauty Academy. A 60th anniversary service at the Christian Church, a Seaboard Rail industrialist, and a local lake project dominated community activity with elections at the Country Club and Farm Bureau talks. Notable items include St Mary’s farewell to Monsignor Jacobsmeier after 54 years, county war fund progress, dental meetings in Keokuk, VFW officer elections, corn husking contest venue, hospital staff changes, a district Legion Auxiliary address by Frank Miles, YWCA meeting notes, and Little Six conference secretary selection for Supt JH Peet. County rural letter carriers met with representation from multiple towns.
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Patricia Stewart
Richard A. Stewart
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Monmouth College
Nancy Lee Morrison
Burlington
Burlington Beauty Academy
The
Christian Church
Robert N. Hoskins
Ora Hoskins
Brighton
Frank Hoskins
Robert
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
Norfolk
Tom Duncan
Martin’s
Modern Cleaners
YMCA
Iowa
Frank B. Miller
Joe Picken
Country Club
Herb Plambeck
Farm Bureau Organization
Armory
William R. Ganon
Carl Oldfield
Melvin Booth
W. C. Richards
St. Mary’s Church At
Riverside
Bernard Jacobsmeier
Col
C. J. Wilson
Mort Keeley
Ed Morrison
Judge Dewey
Oskaloosa
District Bar Association
Lewis
Carr
Frank Miles
Iowa Legionnaire
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Washington
C. H. Gather
YWCA
Althea Montgomery
H. A. Phillips
Manton Hebner
Fairfield
J.H. Peet
Washington County Rural Letter Carriers Association
Crawfordsville
Wellman
Ainsworth
Wayland
Marriages Reported in Iowa City Kalona and Mt. Pleasant
Marriage notices from Iowa City Kalona and Mt. Pleasant announce the unions of Sandra Petersen and Tom Bauer in St. Wenceslaus Church Iowa City officiated by Rev George Bachman. Nedra Ruth Miller and Leo L Schrock wed in East Union Mennonite Church near Kalona. Ella Link and Harry Ward married in St Alphonsus Church Mt. Pleasant with Rev J F Manning presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Petersen
Tom Bauer
Iowa City
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
George Bachman
Kalona
Nedra Ruth Miller
Leo L. Schrock
East Union Mennonite Church
Thomas H. Miller
Levi Schrock
Riverside
Ella Link
Harry Ward
St. Alphonsus Church
Mt. Pleasant
J. F. Manning
Saturday Journal summary for out-of-state readers
The Saturday Edition offers a quick local news recap tailored for former Washington residents and out-of-state subscribers. It explains availability of mail delivery at $3.50 per year and invites readers to access a concise weekly digest.
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Journal
Washington
Local obituary notices from Iowa area dated October 1965
Deaths listed for Monday to Friday include Mrs. C. C. Niffenegger 75 of West Chester Colum bus City resident Ralph O Gabriel 73 and Crawfordsville resident Philip J Gerdes 75. Funeral plans for M C Nemmers 81 of Dubuque and other local obituaries are noted with burial and church details. The listings cover Riverside Wellman Kalona Downing and South Bend in the surrounding region with funeral home arrangements and burial sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Niffenegger
West Chester
Washington County Hospital
M. C. Nemmers
Dubuque
G. J. Nemmers
St. Anthony's Church
Lamont
Kalona
Dan M. Coblentz
Ely Bontrager
Mose W. Yoder
Levi Schrock
Esch
Sharon
Yoder
Christmas decorations ordered for Washington district
The Washington Chamber of Commerce board has ordered new Christmas decorations for the business district as pledges to cover the cost continue to be gathered. Also noted were multiple local family events including anniversaries, birthdays, and visits across several towns. Mr. and Mrs. John Blum celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a cooperative supper. guests gathered to mark the occasion. A Keota couple observed their 52nd anniversary on October 8 with family visits and cake. Charles Harvey hosted a cooperative birthday and anniversary dinner for 28 relatives, introducing the latest family member, Denny Ray Donaldson. Additional notes include local travels and visits among residents, hospital admissions, and a college sorority pledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamber of Commerce Board
John Blum
G. A. Hess
Keota
Kalonial Townhouse
Kalona
Charles Corpman
Charle Harvey
Mr. Harvey
Denny Ray Donaldson
Bill Donaldson
Danville, Ill
Iowa City
Davenport
Wellman Ainsworth
County board and city matters dominate regional meeting agenda
County board discusses insurance for city property and purchase of Green Field for a recreational center while street repairs and cross walk painting were reviewed. The County Board of Education re elected Ralph Kleese as president for two years. Local groups plan events including Mary Brooks Day hosted by the Republican Women and YWCA council discussions.
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County Board of Education
Ralph Kleese
Washington County Community Action vote forms two county tie
A court house meeting approved a Washington County Community Action committee to meet a Johnson County panel, aiming to form a two county agency under Title II of the Anti-poverty Act. The plan progresses after a 45 to 39 vote at the public meeting on Wednesday night.
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Court House
Washington County
Advance Ross to Double Washington Plant Facilities
Electronics president Henry C Buckingham announced plans to begin construction to double the Washington plant’s facilities. A new 44 800 square foot addition will provide production and storage space at the north edge of Washington, with work starting as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advance Ross. Electronics
Henry C. Buckingham
Washington
Mr. Buckingham
Ross Electronics
Aunt Agatha notes on Washington town happenings
In a Washington column Aunt Agatha reports rapid expansion at Ross Electronics with a new plant addition near 100,000 square feet, plus several civic events. She mentions the White Shrine fundraiser, a free organ concert, YMCA remodeling bids, a poverty program meeting with a 45 to 39 vote to form a committee, and city plans for two one way streets near the high school. The piece also covers street repairs, repainting crosswalk stripes, Christmas decorations by the Chamber of Commerce, and YWCA programs for girls and adults.
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Dick Smith
Washington
Smith
Wurlitzer Company
Everetts Music Company
Washington High School
Washington’s Men
White Shrine
Madison and
Jefferson
South 2Nd
Madison
Nurses Tour Maplewood Manor in Keota Visit
Washington County Registered Nurses Association members toured Maplewood Manor in Keota Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Norman Jensen Mrs C P Cold and Mrs Mary Horak. Miss Cora Henderson and Mrs June Miller served refreshments at the end of the tour.
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Washington County Registered Nurses Association
Maplewood Manor
Keota
Norman Jensen
C. P. Cold
Mary Horak
Cora Henderson
June Miller
Who's Who entry and local notices from Washington County
Thursday edition notes Mrs Permelia Robinson Lay listed in the new Who's Who of American Women. Sheriff’s office probes two Wednesday night school break ins with thefts at Crawfordsville and Riverside. Engagement announced for Marilyn Friese to Bob Nebel, planning next June wedding. Local club events. college visits and family travel documented.
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A. N. Marquis Company
Permelia
Robinson Lay
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Crawfordsville
Riverside
Charles Friese
Marilyn
Bob Nebel
Frank Nebel
Wayland
Bankers Association convention attendees listed
Bankers association convention in Chicago ran from Saturday through Wednesday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Richard Weeks Mr and Mrs Robert Wiley and Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart from the National Bank of Washington and representatives from Washington State Bank including Mr and Mrs John Winga Mr and Mrs Merritt McDaniel Mr and Mrs E D Morrison Jr Mr and Mrs Earl J Miller and Mr and Mrs Lee Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers Association
Chicago
Richard Weeks
Robert Wiley
Richard Stewart
National Bank of Washington
Washington State Bank
John Winga
Merritt McDaniel
E. D. Morrison Jr
Earl J. Miller
Lee Holland
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1St Cavalry Division
UPI
Ft. Madison
St. Mary’s Parish
Keokuk
Dental Association
Aiken Reynolds
Bernice Adrian
VFW Post
Washington Post
M. L. Brown
Cleo Shockey
A. E. Palmer
Ray C. Watson
Thomas O. Swift
Dale Atkinson
I. L. Embree
North Eighth Street
Edna Dowell
Children’s Hospital
No. 4
Cathryne Caldwell
Columbus Junction
Ralph O. Gabriel
Columbus City
Muscatine General Hospital
Philip J. Gerdes
Mt. Pleasant Memorial Hospital
James Woodrow Wilson
San Antonio
Tex
Wilson
Simon E. Kinsinger
F. M. Hatch
Forest Avenue
South Bend
Ind
Wilhelm Frederick Carl Seidler
Downing
Charles Mayer
Victor Mayer
Bob
Tom
Prairie Home
Tim Trotman
Cedar Falls
Tanya
Pat Butler
Carol Carson
Mary Butler
Gary Hurst
Robin and
Jary
Ft. Dodge
Jim Rossen
Lyle van Winkle
National Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Farm Progress Show
van Horne
Eli Cook
Mercy Hospital
Frank Moore
Winfield
Gary Wagner
Wayne E. Wagner
Sioux Falls College
Sioux Falls, S.D
Harry Hamilton
Annapolis
New York
Ruby Giberson
Maxine Hux
Salina
Wilbur Roberts
Harry Roberts
Ben Turner
Cheri
George Crawford
Robert Ritz
Ralph Roberts Ili
Ted Howell
Nikki Lee
Alvin Allen
Philadelphia
M. J. Marryat
Bruce
William Zager
Grace Kessler
Clarence Swendener
Mullin, Neb
Kathy Berkhoff
AIB
Des Moines
Larry Bishop
Clarence Berkhoff
Bishop
Rich Ballard
Dick Ballard
Denver University
Denver, Colo
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Kleese
Washington County Council of Republican Women
Mary Brooks
Methodist Church
Frank Longwell
Bloomington
Minn
James Bruswitz
Craig
Doug
Ywca Council
John Phleger
Wayne Marston
Stanley Chabal
Mitchell Allen
Ray Babbit
Chabal
County Soldiers Relief Commission
Jim Wilson
Glenn Wilson
Midwestern College
Denison
Ralph Roberts Sr
Vote Community Action Group
Howard Bailey
Kathryn Gray
Parkview
Lloyd Gray
Harold Miller
Muscatine
Miller
Gray
Dale Booth
South Third
Y-Wives
Dorothea Shaffer
Dearborn
Mich
J. Elliot Grayson
Supreme Material Objetive Board
Damascus Shrine
Masonic Temple
Shaffer
Marvin Tweeton
Dale Engle
Ralph Greenlee
Walter Jungbluth
Charles Greenlee
Marie Jones
Janet Davis
Dairy Cattle Congress
Sally Smith
County Extension Home
George Masson Sr
O’hare Field
Boston
Mass
R. L. Masson
Centerville
Cape Cod
Fred Hermann
Bernard Hermann
Elizabeth Keifer
Sigourney
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Advance Ross
Paul Franzenburg
Ed Kasper
George K. Brown
Carthage
Inl
Elizabeth Helen
Merle Lee Hayes
Donald M. Hayes Sr
Joe Jones
Enos Miller
Keith Vetter
Phil Weldin
Iowa Council of Republican Women
Veterans Auditorium
Mark Hensel
Alison
Glenview, I
Clinton Hensel
Hensel
Viet Nam
Floyd Holmes
Ft. Collins, Colo
H. L. Campbell
Chariton
Herb Campbell
Joe Schlatter
Mrs
Max Schlatter
Rock Island, IA
George Pauls of
Cedar Rapids
Dale Samuelson
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Clarence Samuelson
Lloyd Brown
Mr. Pleasant
Carl Phillips
Marvin Brown
Mrs. Phillips
Marvin
Ima Jean Yoder
Gideon G. Yoder
Goshen College
Goshen
Fred Hensel
University of Missouri
Page
Clint Hensel
Rodney Campbell
Sioux City
New Orelans
Campbell
Aetna Insurance
T. J. Berdo
PEO Supreme Convention
Atlantic City
N. J
Chamber of Commerce
Gifford Morrison
Sara Lu Miller
Vernon Feuerhelm
Uncle Fuzzy
Orva Scott
Merry Makers Club
Richard Scott
Richard Young
Fred Kephart
Bettendorf
Richard Nelson
Kepharts
Gerald Kepharts
Richard Nelsons
Raymamond Kephart
Bernard Kephart
Roger Kleese
Greg
Harold Ahrens
Ralph Kleeses
Judy R. Salladay
Kappa Delta Sorority
Coe College
Myron Salladay
William Perdock
Diane Perdock
State College of Iowa
Lloyd Miller
Debbie
Don
Quitman Kervin
Fordyce
Ark
Harold Messenger Sr
Kervin
Elmina Messenger
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