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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1968

Page

2

Youth in Government program sponsored by YMCA at Des Moines

The YMCA will again sponsor a Youth in Government program for high school boys and girls to study public issues debate policy draft legislation and participate in a mock state legislature in Des Moines. Two trips are planned with sessions on resources health education rights taxes and more leading to a December 13 14 model assembly. Sign up by October 17 with meeting October 10 at 7 30 pm in the YMCA East Room.

YMCA Des Moines Senate House of Representatives Legislative Assembly Pete Weller Ymca East Room

Mrs Samuelson Dies After Illness at 54

Nathalia Mary Pauly Samuelson, 54, of 1017 North Eighth Avenue, died at 2:10 a m today in Washington County Hospital after three months illness. Funeral Monday 9:30 a m at St James Catholic Church with burial at Harper Cemetery. Rosary Sunday at 7:30 p m at Jones Funeral Home. Surviving: husband Clarence Samuelson seven relatives, including daughter Janice Reed of Keota and sons Dwayne and Dale, plus parents Norbert Pauly and Theresa Pauly of Portland, Ore., several siblings and grandchildren.

Clarence Samuelson North Eighth Avenue Washington County Hospital St. James Catholic Church Edward F. Collins Harper Cemetery Rosary Jones Funeral Nathalia Mary Pauly Keota John HH Theresa Conrad Pauly St. James Catholic Catholic Daughters St. Rita Edmund Janice) Reed Dwayne F

Highland school board sets October meeting at Riverside

Highland Community High School board will meet Monday October 14 at 8 p m. at the Riverside school. Funeral services for Joseph F Havel were held at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Ellis Powell officiating. Pallbearers named. Burial in Riverside Cemetery. Washington City Police investigated a motor vehicle accident at a Texaco station around 9 55 a m. Nadine D Buck of 444 E 3rd was charged with driving without a license. No damage estimate available.

Highland School Highland Community High School Riverside Washington Texaco Nadine D. Buck

Wilder Bell 92 dies in Washington after long railroad career

Wilder Charles Bell, 92, died August 11, 1968 at Halcyon House in Washington where he lived since 1959. A retired railroad agent, he led and later served as secretary of Masonic bodies for over 50 years, was a Kaaba Shrine member, and attended the Methodist church. Born December 5, 1875 in Mahoning County Ohio, he grew up in Marion Iowa and began railroad work at 16. Services by Jones Funeral Home, graveside at Oak Shade Cemetery. Memorials to Halcyon House. Survived by nephew Milo C. Bell of Mukilteo, WA, and niece by marriage Mrs Ward Bell of San Francisco.

Wilder Charles Bell Halcyon House Washington Mr. Bell Masonic Lodge Kaaba Shrine Methodist Church Mahoning County Ohio Andrew William Mary Jane Voxheimer Bell Marion Iowa Jones Funeral Home Rev. M. O. Smith Oak Shade Milo C. Bell Mukilto Ward Bell San Francisco California

Kiwanis club hears from Schmidhauser candidate speech

The Washington Kiwanis Club hosted John Schmidhauser as guest speaker at the weekly luncheon. Introduced by program chairman Harry Levy, he presented brief remarks on reforming the seniority system and urged cooperation to address today’s problems. Guests Pat Bergen Robert Zager and George Van Houten were introduced.

Washington Kiwanis Club John Schmidhauser Harry Levy Schmidhauser Congress Pat Bergen Robert Zager George van Houten

Admitted and Dismissed Names in Ohio Hospitals

On the record Admitted Today Louie Wagenknecht of Columbus Junction underwent a surgical procedure. Frank Lemley of Haskins was admitted for medical care. Dismissed Today Edgar Wise of Brigh ton Mrs Addie Thompson of Washington Robert Dunn of Wyman Mrs Ray Blair of Washington Mrs Madelon Anderson of Washington Raymond Crone of Washington

Louie Wagenknecht Columbus Junction Surgical Frank Lemley Haskins, Medical Edgar Wise Brighton Addie Thompson Washington Robert Dunn Wyman Ray Blair Madelon Anderson Raymond Crone

Area speech contest slated for Sunday evening

Final plans for the area humorous speech contest to be held here Sunday evening were made at the regular Washington Toastmasters Club meeting. Toastmasters from throughout this section of the state will compete. Charles Twinam served as toastmaster, with Howard Lanning as table topics chairman. Five minute speeches included David Miksch speaking Today's Children, Delmar Ebersole with Prescription for a Coronary, and Frank Patterson presenting A Sacred Spot.

Washington Toastmasters Club Charles Twinam Howard Lanning David Miksch Delmar Ebersole Frank Patterson

Tops Club invites guests to meetings

The Wash Away Tops Club will meet in regular session Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the YWCA room. TOPS stands for Take Off Pounds Sensibly. The club weighs in, discusses weight loss, conducts contests, and socializes. Any woman can attend weekly without invitation. A Halloween party is planned for October.

Tops YWCA

Washington Community Chorus Announces Oct 14 Tryouts

The Washington Community Chorus will hold private auditions at 8 p.m. October 14 at the YMCA to recruit about 18 dependable singing voices. New director Thor McMillan aims to regain strong blending, with members required to buy a YMCA membership.

Washington Community Chorus YMCA Thor McMillan McMillan Marion Ave. Presbyterian Choir Mid - Prairie High School

Insurance Savings and Loan opens in Washington

Rex Lee announces grand opening of Insurance Plan Savings and Loan Association for October 14 to 18. The firm, now in a remodeled building opposite the State Theatre, began in Mt. Pleasant in 1937 and has a Washington branch with Eilene Widmer as secretary. Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday 9 to 3 and Monday and Friday 9 to 5 30, closed Saturdays.

Rex Lee New Insurance Plan Savings and Loan Association State Theatre Insurance Plan Savings and Loan Mt. Pleasant Washington Eilene Widmer Insurance Plan

Local family visits and health news from Cedar Rapids area

Dr. and Mrs. G E Montgomery Jr of Carrington North Carolina plan a weekend visit at the parental home of Dr. Montgomery. Their daughter Kristine stays with grandparents and will return home with her parents. Mrs. Charles Harley visits Davenport then travels with Gary Oldenburg and granddaughter to Ely Minnesota to visit Dwight Harley's family. 4 year old Mark Simpson, son of Lt Cmdr Jon Simpson, is improving after injuries from a car accident. He is treated in Providence Rhode Island. James Rieser and Sandra Messer welcome a son in Waterloo with relatives Ethel Messer and others noted. Ethel Palmer recovering from eye surgery at University Hospitals Iowa City. Stanley and wife return from Berlin New Hampshire after visiting their son and seeing Niagara Falls and The Old Man of the Mountain.

Guy Montgomery Jr Carrington, N. C G.E. Montgomery Kristine Charles Harley Davenport Wilton Harleys Gary Oldenburg Ely Minn Dwight Harley Mark Simpson Jon Simpson Warwick R. I Mark Providence Geri Nickerson Arnold Carr Ruth Simpson Cmdr Stanley Thompson Robert Thompson Berlin New Hampshire Niagara Falls Great Stone Face

Bender Kaufman Wedding Set For Sunday

The marriage of Serena Sue Bender and Ronald Dean Kaufman will be solemnized Sunday October 13 at 4 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Washington. Parents named are Mr and Mrs Ivan Bender of Kalona and Mr and Mrs Archie Kaufman of Washington. Friends and relatives are invited.

Serena Sue Bender Ivan Bender Kalona Ronald Dean Kaufman Archie Kaufman Washington First Presbyterian Church South Second

Apollo 7 lifts off in historic Saturn 1B flight

Apollo 7 blasted from the Cape on a Saturn 1B as Commander Schirra and crew reached a near perfect orbit of 140 to 174 miles. Heart rates ran from 87 at liftoff to 100 during staging while eight engines burned 720 gallons per second. The countdown had a brief hold for engine cooling and Houston reported all systems go as the rocket climbed aboard with ground control optimism.

Mission Control Oceanside Cape Atlantic Houston Control Schirra

Sheriff Removal Remedy If Neglect Refusal Cited

Haesemeyer says supervisors can seek court removal to draw the line. Iowa law allows removal of any appointive or elective officer by district court for wilful or habitual neglect or refusal to perform duties. The petition may be filed by the county attorney or five qualified electors.

Haesemeyer Iowa District Court

Faith Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

Faith Baptist Church lists a 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and 10:00 a.m. Worship with evening services at 6:00 p.m. and youth groups at 7:00 p.m. The note describes the church as a friendly place with a warm heart for visitors.

Local Service Members Listed by Fort Jackson and Fort Sam

The notice names service members including JUNGBLUTH C P Jr at Fort Jackson South Carolina Hawkins Larry H at Fort Sam Houston Texas Ossman Ed at Fort Sam Houston and Wulf Edward C at Fort Sam Houston. Units shown include Co C 4th BN USA MTC and Co D 1st BN USA Med TC. The document lists service numbers and training commands for personnel in the National Guard and Army services.

Larry H. Hawkins USA Sam Houston Texas Ed Ossman Usamedtc Ft. Sam Houston

Washington Evening Jornal staff and notices

A reader notice page outlines staff roles led by Editor David Elder and Business Manager, with department heads for News and Advertising. It also lists affiliations with press associations and a rate card showing Iowa subscriptions at 2.75, 5.26, and 10.00 dollars.

Washington Evening Jornal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen United Press Inland Daily Press Ass Iowa Daily Press Ass Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

Social calendar notices sweep upcoming lodge and club events

Upcoming notices set by 10 a.m. deadline, three days before publication. Friday Brighton CBS 8 p.m. at Mason ic Temple. Saturday White Shrine 8 p.m. at Mason ic Temple with Friendship Night. organist to be honored. officers in formals. all members urged to attend. Monday TTT Chapter DL and Y meet 8 p.m. with notes. Past Worthy High Priestess Club 7:30 p.m.. Bible I and other meetings listed. Tuesday Tops Club 7:30 p.m. YWCA room, Handcraft II 2 p.m.. VFW Auxiliary 8 p.m.. Y Wives 1:30 p.m. at VW room for Christmas crafts and sports. Rifle at Izaak Walton League. 1st Presbyterian VPW Circle IV 6:30 p.m.. Circle V 8 p.m.. UPW Intercessors 9–9:30 a.m.. Senior Citizens Discussion Group 2 p.m. at Y. World War I Barracks 6:30 p.m. Potluck at Legion Hall.

Brighton Masonic Temple White Shrine Ron Powley Richard Wiley Worthy High Priestess Club Paul Wolfe Verne Landers YWCA Glenn Knupp VFW VFW Hall Izaak Walton League 1St Presbyterian Vpw Circle V Ralph Marshall Marion Ave Church Legion Hall

Fourteen Members Attend Farmerettes 4-H Club Meeting

The Farmerettes 4-H Club met with Carol and Karen Marek on Monday. Fourteen members and two leaders attended. Connie Goodlander spoke on Art Study and Delana Goodlander discussed bulb life and burn out. New officers for next year were Peggy Chabal president Karen Marek vice president Carol Marek secretary Carrie Goodlander treasurer Janet Beranek reporter Myna Cave historian Sue Horn music chairman Connie Goodlander recreation chairman. Refreshments were served.

Farmerettes 4 - H Carol Karen Marek Connie Goodlander Delana Goodlander Peggy Chabal Carol Marek Carrie Goodlander Janet Beranek Myna

Jr High Band to Perform at Friday High School Game

The Washington Junior High Band led by Gary McCurdy will perform the halftime show at the Friday night football game. Drum Majorette Trudy Griffeth leads twirlers Becky Atkinson Jane Deaton Vicki Tucker Rhonda Martin and Shelley Horton. Theme is Songs Americans Sing featuring Music Maestro Please I m an Old Cowhand A Medley of 1940 Tunes and Up Up and Away.

Washington Gary McCurdy Trudy Griffeth Becky Atkinson Jane Deaton Vicki Tucker Rhonda Martin Shelley Horton

Accident fines issued after Lane change at HyVee entrance

Willard Ray mond Leichty of Route 1 Wayland was fined 15 dollars in justice court for an improper lane change after a collision on West Madison at the HyVee entrance. Neal Henry Neuhart of Route 1 Washington drove east and struck the Leichty vehicle while attempting to turn into the HyVee parking lot. Estimated damages totaled 350 dollars to Neuhart’s car and 75 dollars to Leichty’s. no injuries were reported.

Willard Raymond Leichty Route 1 Wayland Justice of the Peace Court West Madison HyVee Leichty Neal Henry Newhart Washington Neuhart Auto

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