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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1971
Page
10
A WHS sociology class survey released today shows strong support for long hair among downtown adults and students. Poll results include 66 percent yes on long hair, 76 percent yes for hiring a boy with long hair, and 64 percent no on driving downtown at noon.
Mid Prairie High School announced two students, Mary Bash and Phil Housen, named Commended in the 1971 National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. They are among 35,000 in the upper 2 percent nationwide, earning public recognition but no further scholarship advancement.
Muscatine County sheriff's deputies arrested Jerry Gnade, 20, during a stakeout at a Pleasant Prairie residence on illegal possession of marijuana charges after locating a large quantity of drying marijuana. A warrant was issued for another man who fled prior to the arrest.
Yesterday Yesterday: Mr and Mrs J C Cleghorn of Washington announce a son. Mr and Mrs Douglas Boulton of Columbus Junction announce a son. Today: Mr and Mrs Richard Skubal of Letts announce a daughter. Dismissed: Mrs Bernard Sieren of Sigourney, Mrs William Henry of Washington, Mrs Rex Sinn of Wayland, Roger Schuerman of Ainsworth, Mrs Bryce Woods of Washington.
American novelist Willa Cather reflects on memory and isolation when past loves linger after one closes the door on companionship. The quote ponders where the loves once cherished reside in solitude.
Tom Kerr the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Kerr left Des Moines by plane Friday heading to San Diego California to begin training with the United States Navy.
A large crowd attended the show for the second night Friday night more than double the opening audience. The comedy runs again tonight at 8. Tickets remain at the high school office. Door sales were heavy and proceeds will fund a new curtain for the high school stage.
Emperor Hirohito visits Amsterdam Zoo and Art Museum as anti Japanese protests surge. Stones thrown at the Japanese Embassy residence near The Hague cause minor damage with no injuries. Signs call him a murderer while banners protest outside the zoo and police manage crowds.
The October meeting at Cindy Marek’s home elected officers Patty Sojka president Debbie Horn vice president Delaina Goodlander secretary Sharon Witthoft treasurer Cindy Marek reporter Cindy Malichky historian and Angie Sojka music and recreation Presentations by Darla and Delaina Goodlander on Seam Finishes Talks by Debbie Horn Sewing and Patty Sojka Photography Refreshments were provided by the hostess and mother.
The Washington Social Club sponsors a hayride on Saturday Oct 16 meeting at the YMCA at 7 30 p m. Food served 9 p m at Jarvis Pond one mile south of the airport with 75 cents per person. If rain the event moves to Oct 23. reservations by Friday night at 35357 or 3 3243. Newcomers welcome.
Medical admissions and births reported for Saturday through today in Grandview Washington Keota Kalona Washington Col umbus Junction Wayland Ainsworth Sigourney Letts and Glasgow with names of patients and families. Dismissals and long term care entries accompany surgeries and twins births.
In Trenton, under a new law effective Aug 2, registered lobbyists must wear a bright red identification card with their photo and registration number while in the state house. Those under certain limited activity are exempt. full enforcement begins when the legislature reconvenes on Nov 13.
Mrs Mary Whalen Barchaus 57 of Boca Raton Florida died Friday October six in Florida Burial planned at Ft Lauderdale Memorial Park She was mother to William Whalen of Washington and had four sons Thomas James Robert and Richard plus ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren The family noted former name Mary Elizabeth Wentworth and marriages to Thomas Whalen and James Ba provides context.
Funeral services are set for L E Mouser at Elm Grove Cemetery Monday at 1 p m with Rev William Kettlitz in charge graveside rites follow. Mouser 71 died September 24 1971 in Orlando Florida born March 14 1900 married in Orlando May 4 1957 to Vera Harvey Deimerly survivors include a sister and six step relatives
Karl Kneen 77 a longtime Winfield Mt Union area resident and retired farmer died Friday evening He donated his body to the University of Iowa medical school Surviving are his wife three sons Phil of Washington Ottumwa Kendall of Edina Minn one daughter Mrs Loren Cory of Winfield and 11 grandchildren Memorial services will be held later
Grave services for Cecil D. Greenwood of Chicago Illinois will be held at Keota Cemetery Monday at 1 p.m. Rev. Ross Copeland will conduct. The body will arrive at Powell Funeral Home in Keota Sunday afternoon.
Tony, Tom and Andy Horn hosted the Jackson Boys 4 H Club on Thursday evening with seventeen members and two leaders present. Mark Crile joined as a new member. Officers were elected: Tom Hora president Denny Witthoft vice president Dan Wheelan secretary Bob Witthoft treasurer Matt Sojka reporter Mike Beranek historian Tony Hora sentinel.
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