Local births visits and military outpatient notes
Twyla Pence enrolled in Stewart School of Hairstyling Davenport. Daniel Reed and wife of Keota welcome an 8 pound 14 ounce son named Eric Daniel born October 4 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City, with sister Terri. Grandparents Ernest Lampe West Chester and Walter Reed Keota. Louisa Young of Park Ridge Illinois visiting friends staying with Scott Wilcox. Glenn Dunbar family from Providence R I visiting Boyd Dunbar home. Jaycees officers attended regional meeting in Muscatine. Richard L Harvey son of Wellman parents assigned as mechanic to the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam on September 14. Ralph E Cox son of Kalona parents assigned as clerk-typist with the 11th Armored Cavalry in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Reed
Keota
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Eric Daniel
Terri
Ernest Lampe
West Chester
Walter Reed
Richard L. Harvey
Charles F. Harvey
Wellman
4Th Infantry
Vietnam
Ralph E. Cox
Everett M. Cox
Route 2
Kalona
11Th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Wellman Man John J Aller Dies At 31
John J Aller 31 of rural Wellman died Wednesday morning October 9 Funeral set for Saturday at 2 pm at Asbury Methodist Church Wellman Rev Otto Steele officiating Burial in Wellman Cemetery Powell Funeral Home coordinating Born July 1 1937 son of Zeno A and Mabel Grace Winegarden Aller Baptized in the Methodist Church and an alumnus of Wellman High School class of 1955 He farmed and worked 13 years in the receiving department of Amana Refrigeration Member of the Washington Army Reserves Survivors include his parents his fiancee Miss Lucy Hinzman and his grandmother Mrs Mary Aller of Keota
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
John J. Aller
Asbury Methodist Church
Otto Steele
Powell Funeral Home
Mr. Aller
Zeno A
Mabel Grace Winegarden Aller
Wellman High School
Amana
Washington Army Reserves
Lucy Hinzman
Mary Aller
Keota
Conesville Woman Dies in Muscatine at 96
Mrs J Fred Coffin 96 of Conesville died October 9 1968 at Hershey Convalescent Home Muscatine Services will be Saturday at Grace United Church of Christ Conesville Burial in Conesville Cemetery Stacy Lew is Funeral Home Columbus Junction in charge Nettie McKee born November 2 1871 in Louisa County daughter of Leander and Deborah Hall McKee married J Fred Coffin February 28 1900 he died February 3 1956 Survived by four sons John F Conesville Gaylord and Clarence Denver Burton Nashville three daughters Nellie Roger Cedar Rapids Gertrude Fisher Muscatine Deborah Gallagher Greeley Colo 14 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conesville
J. Fred Coffin
Hershey Convalescent Home
Muscatine
Nettie McKee
Louisa County
Leander
Deborah Hall McKee
J. Fred Coff
John F
Gaylord and
Clarence
Denver
Colo
Burton
Nashville, Tenn
Nellie Reger
Cedar Rapids
Gertrude Fisher
Deborah Gallagher
Greeley
Junior bowling leagues open for 11 to 18 year olds
Youths and teens ages 11 to 18 are invited to join a junior bowling league to learn the sport. Call Lela Miller at 653 2528 or Betty Ward at 653-3539, or 653-2505 at Melody Bowling Lanes for details. League start contingent on team enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Miller
Betty Ward
Melody Bowling Lanes
Children of vets may get VA pensions for their own earnings
E W Christensen center director notes children of deceased service members may qualify for Veterans Administration pensions even if their mothers are ineligible. A widow remarriage can end her pension, but a child’s eligibility depends on personal income and not on the mother. Full details are at the VA Regional Office Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
E. W. Christensen
Center
Christensen
VA Center
Veterans Administration Office
Des Moines
Iowa
Harvey Gingerich dies at 81 in Iowa City
Harvey A Gingerich 81 died Wednesday afternoon at the Iowa City Extend ed Care Center. Funeral at East Union Mennonite Church with A Lloyd Swartzendruber and J John J Miller in charge. Burial in East Union Cemetery. Survivors include three sons two stepchildren four sisters and four brothers plus 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Burial arrangements handled by Peterseim Funeral Home. Born February 21 1887 in Johnson County to Joel and Nancy Miller Gingerich. He married Laura Stutzman July 20 1908. she died 1931. In 1938 he married Mae Nedrow who died 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Harvey A. Gingerich
Iowa City
East Union Mennonite Church
A. Lloyd Swartzendruber
J. John J. Miller
East Union Cemetery
Peterseim
Mr. Gingerich
Johnson County
Joel
Nancy Miller Gingerich
Laura Stutzman
Mae Nedrow
Apollo 7 countdown runs ahead of schedule
Apollo 7 launch countdown is two to three hours ahead of schedule per Launch Operations Manager Paul Donnelly. Apollo 7 will be the first manned Saturn rocket mission after 16 unmanned launches, and crew member Apollo- is considering retirement after this voyage as fatigue in the trade grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Donnelly
Sales figures show spike in 1967 amid tensions
The speaker notes a steady rise in sales from 1951 to 1967, when a sharp hike occurred during the summer of peak racial tensions. He cautions against drawing conclusions but links the increase to general countrywide tension and fear influencing self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutler
Legion plans Veterans Day observance with VFW cooperation
Plans for the 50th anniversary Armistice Day observance were made at a Leon Beatty American Legion post meeting Tuesday evening. The Legion will work with the Veterans of Foreign Wars to make this year's event a special observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Beatty American Legion
Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
UN Week Proclaimed in Iowa and City Observances
Mayor proclaims United Nations Day and Week October 20 to 26 in Washington Iowa. State observances include UN observers at the State Capitol with Ambassador George V. Allen as principal speaker on October 24. A State UN Youth Conference runs all day October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Iowa
State Capitol
Des Moines
House of Representatives
George V. Allen
Foreign Affairs Institute
India
Yugoslavia
Greece
Iran
U. S. Information Agency
L. C. Willits
Washington
Dismissed Today Names Several Washington Residents
On the record Mrs. David McFarland and son Ainsworth Mrs. Walter Beachy and daughter Kalona Mrs. Robert Chalupa and daughter Washington Mrs. Fred Donaldson Washington Mrs. Mary Jane Christner Washington Mrs. Eula Patterson Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McFarland
Ainsworth
Walter Beachy
Kalona
Robert Chalupa
Washington
Fred Donaldson
Mary Jane Christner
Eula Patterson
Vietnam War Casualties Report Steady But High
U S figures show last week marked the lowest Red death toll since the week ending August 3 with 1 461 Communists killed. Since January 1 1961 28 648 Americans have died and 179 551 wounded in the conflict. Total Communist dead reach 404 288 as American troop strength in the war zone rises by 2 000 to 540 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Circuit analysis course for technicians in Cedar Rapids
Iowa State University's Engineering Extension offers a five week circuit analysis course for area radio and appliance servicemen starting Tuesday October 29. Sessions run 7 to 9 p.m. October 29 and November 5 12 19 26 at Hawkeye Plaza Cedar Rapids with a $20 enrollment fee. Contact Ron Crow Ames 515-294-5060 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa State University
Engineering Extension
Electronics and Technical
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
Hawkeye Plaza
Hawkeye Downs
Ron Crow
Marston Hall
Ames
Farm outlook discussion to cover 1968 69 looms
Les Kral and County Extension Director Jim Frier will discuss the agricultural outlook for 1968 69 Monday evening October 14 at the Farm Bureau Building. Topics include low harvest corn prices record bean carryover and 1969 prospects. Livestock prices, hog production, feed costs, and sheep prospects will be addressed with emphasis on market weights and potential profits for farmers and agribusiness actors in Washington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Kral
Jim Frier
Farm Bureau
Washington County
Agri - Business
Graveside Services Held for Drish Infant Daughter
Graveside services were conducted Friday at Glendale Cemetery Des Moines for Andrea Jill Drish infant daughter of Ted and Carole Drish of West Des Moines The Rev H W Gaul Sacred Heart Parish officiated The infant born October 3 at Mercy Hospital Des Moines is survived by her parents and grandparents Mabel Cole Indianola and Charles and Mrs Drish Brighton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale Cemetery
Des Moines
Ted
Carole Drish
West Des Moines
H. W. Gaul
Sacred Heart Parish
Andrea Jill
Mercy Hospital
Mabel Cole
Indianola
Charles Drish
Brighton
Club activities and meetings at local women's groups
Twenty Wives met at the YW room for Christmas crafts and swimming with Mrs Charles Moore as guest. World War I Auxiliary hosted by Mrs George Canott with 28 attendees. rum mage sale planned for October 23. Just Us Club and American Home II held meetings at local venues with refreshments and program notes. Tickets offered for a Captain's Table anniversary dinner on October 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moore
Marlin Peiffer
Walter Messer
Yaro Chmelar
Izaak Walton League Club
George Canott
Crawfordsville
Florence Henss
Charles Mayer
D. O. Butler
Just Us Club
Ralph Robertson
George White
Robertson
Butler
L. F. Harding
Fred Downing
Missionary Council Projects at First Assembly of God
The First Assembly of God Women’s Missionary Council met at Mrs. J. C. Claghorn’s home with seven members. They plan gifts for Hillcrest Children’s Home in Hot Springs Arkansas and announce events including Royal Rangers overnight and Missionettes bank party. A Halloween party for Sunday School kids is set for October 25 and a mystery supper for adults on October 26 at Mrs Careys. The next meeting is October 22 with Mrs. Forrest Cline, where towels and gifts for missionaries the G. L. Haggards in Africa will be gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Women’s Missionary Council
J. C. Claghorn
Irene O'Laughlin
Judy Aubuchon
Hillcrest
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Royal Rangers
Claghorn
Missionettes Bank
Jim Carey
Jessie Albright
Forrest Cline
G. L. Haggards
Africa
Open house planned at new Kingsberry home
Open house is scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday at 708 South 8th Avenue to showcase a new Kingsberry residence. Hosted by Tresslar Investment Company and built by Larry L. Shipley of Sigourney. Hours are 12 noon to 8 PM both days with Goffs Real Estate as local contact. Further details appear in another Journal advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South 8Th Avenue
Kingsberry
Tresslar Investment Company
Larry L. Shipley
Sigourney
Goff’s
Carpenter Edwards reunion highlights Brighton gathering
The Carpenter-Edwards reunion met at the K. P. Hall in Brighton on Sunday October 6 with a cooperative dinner and visits. Attendees included John and Mrs French Jerry of Centerville Claude Carpenter Keithsburg Illinois and many others from Deep River Winfield Fairfield Washington and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter - Edwards
K. P. Hall
Brighton
John French
Randy Stafford
Jerry
Centerville
Claude Carpenter
Keithsburg
Illinois
Larry Statler
Kirk
Kent
Angie
Cedar Rapids
Rex Widmer
Laura
Brenda
Robert Widmer
Kim
Kevin
William Widmer
Deep River
Social Calendar Notes From The Moose And Local Groups
Thursday evening activities include Women of Moose formal enrollment at 8 p.m. at the Moose Home with executive board at 7 p.m. Blossom transport from church at 7 p.m. Priscilla Group meets 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Carl Chalupa. St James Home and School hosts 7:45 p.m. in the school gym with Sister Thomasita Ross as guest speaker. Friday circles meet variously in the afternoon at members’ residences and churches. Monday meetings include TTT chapters and Past Worthy High Priestess Club with note on Bible and Home group changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of Moose
Moose Home
Martha Group
Harold Been
Blossom
Priscilla Group
Carl Chalupa
St. James Home
Thomasita Ross
B. M. O’beirn
Warren McFate
Florence Baird
Russell Davison
Neal Burton
Elmer Steele
G. W. Manassier
B. B. Bordwell
Christian C W F
Marion Avenue UPW in regular session
The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women circles held their October meetings for study and devotions. Hosts included Miss Myrle Baird Miss Frances Patton Miss Grace Vincent Mrs Glenn McCall Mrs M John Owen Mrs Margaret Work Marian Wilson Mrs Margaret Owen Vera Buchanan and Florence George. Devotions were led by Mrs Nellie Finke Miss Patton Mrs Howard McCall Mrs Robert McFarland and Mrs Richard Hotle. Topics covered Ethiopia Tibet India and Christians Claim Your Heritage. The UPW Association meeting is this Friday at 1 30 p.m. at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Avenue
United Presbyterian Women’s Circles
Myrle Baird
Frances Patton
Grace Vincent
Glenn McCall
M. John Owen
Margaret Work
Marian Wilson
Margaret Owen
Vera Buchanan
Florence George
Nellie Finke
Miss Patton
Howard McCall
Robert McFarlane
Richard Hotle
Duncan Henry
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Twyla Pence
R. D. Pence
The
Stewart School of Hairstyling
Davenport
Louisa Young
Park Ridge
Scott Wilcox
Glenn Dunbar
Brian
Providence
R. IL
Boyd Dunbar
Larry Griggs
Jaycees
Neal Hall
Ralph Graber
Carroll Kenney
Mike Zager
Jaycee
Bob
Good Housekeeping
ACORN
Pussy Cat Food
R. L. Lytle Foods
East Side
Sevitooth Towers
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker
BATES
Robert Day
Louis J. Kehoe
Everett Meeker
Robert Bates
South Ave
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
M. L. Tweeton
North Marion
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Evening Journal
Harvey Gingerich
Advin
Archie
Raymond
Frank
Upland
California
Alva
Joe P
Mary
Sally
Lucy Gingerich
Merton Miller
U.N
Hawks
Indiana
Willows
Washington, Iowa
Drish Infant
JUST
E. E. Stutsman
George Rucizer
Mary Kinnan
McKinnie L. Phelps
Phelps
Carolyn MceCleery
Missionary Council
Journal
Carpenter-Edwards
Norris Haight
Harry Lauber
Jim
Jan
Winfield
Maude Newman
Pleasant
Derald Edwards
Bill
Cindy
Wayland
Harold Rebling
Fairfield
Ed Rappenecker
Richard
Burlington
Vern Peterson
Raymond Edwards
Debbie
Gary
Millersburg
Fred Edwards
Roy Edwards
Conrad Hanze
Dean Edwards
Steve
Denny
Norman Edwards
Robert Jones
Doug
Pam
Osincup
WHS
Klein Klothing Ko
Clarence Logan
E. Side Sq
Robert Logan
Ces
Sli
H&r Block
America
South Third Ave
Wa PLC
Iowa Ave
AVGOL
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