Dr Leitch to Speak at 125th Marion Avenue Church
The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church marks its 125th anniversary Sunday October 16 1966 with Rev Addison H Leitch PhD as principal speaker. Other speakers include George Masson Jr and Richard McCleery. A noon meal and fellowship follow the morning service.
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Marion Avenue United Presbyterian ‘Church
Addison H. Leitch
Tarkio College
Tarkio
Missouri
Leitch
Muskingum College
Ohio
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
University of Cambridge
England
As Suit College
Egypt
Pikeville College
Kentucky
Grove City College
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh - Xenia Theological Seminary
Stern
Alliance of Reformed Churches
Presbyterian Order
George Masson Jr
Richard McCleery
McCleery
Vernon G. Elgin
Earl Kreisa
Dubuque Theological Seminary
University of
Warren Erickson
William Stewart
Cwm Rhonda
Marion Avenue Church
George C. Vincent
Washington
Local greetings and family notices from a midwestern town
Leta Belle Allen of Des Moines visited Tuesday with former schoolmate Miss Katie Bowman at Mrs J W Bidwell's home. Mr and Mrs Frank Longwell returned from Minnesota and Mrs Wartel of Santa Monica visits to see her mother at United Presbyterian Home. The WSCS Circle IX meets Friday at 2 PM at the church. Duane Martin and wife welcome a son David Scott born October 12 with Jeffrey as an older brother. paternal grandparents Harold Klopfenstein Washington and Eugene Martin Keota.",
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Leta Belle Allen
Des Moines
Katie Bowman
J. W. Bidwell
Frank Longwell
James Bruswitz
Minneapolis, Minn
Id Wartel
Santa Monica
Cal
R. L. Wartel
United Presbyterian Home
Duane Martin
South Williams
Moberly
David Scott
Jeffrey
Harold Klopfenstein
Washington
Eugene Martin
Keota
Birth Announcement and Dismissals
Births yesterday report a Kalona couple Mr and Mrs Ronald Gordy with a son. Dismissals today list Gerald Landon St Louis Timothy Banks Washington Mrs Wendell Eden and daughter Washington.
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Ronald Gordy
Kalona
Gerald Landon
St Louis
Timothy Banks
Washington
Wendell Eden
Y's Men Plan Hawaiian Luau Program
Washington's Y's Men organized an October 25 Hawaiian Luau at the YMCA with 74 couples signed for the bridge marathon fundraiser. Everett Meeker, Ron Powley, and Ed Augustine shared life histories as new and reinstated members prepare to host a casual Hawaiian night with a two roast pigs feast prepared by Dick Ross. A visiting Iowa City exchange student will perform native dances including the hula.
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Washington
Robert Reed
Everett Meeker
Ron Powley
Ed Augustine
YMCA
Dick Ross
Iowa City
Washington Youth Center A Bright Spot for Teens
Washington Youth Center, supported by fair share funds, operates Saturday dances for area high school students with live and recorded music. It is governed by an adult board and a student board from Washington High School, and offers pool, ping pong, cards, a snack bar, and an on site recording system. The center plans to move to a ground floor location and continues reliance on community Chest support.
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Washington
Your
Phil Kneen
Washinton
Washington High School
Ben Franklin
Washington Youth Center
Kneen
Local man escapes basement fire on North Avenue C
Lee Christner of Washington narrowly escaped suffocation when a basement fire at his home 609 North Avenue C forced him to flee. Firemen arrived around 9 05 a m to find heavy smoke and damaged floor joists. cause unknown. Christner awoke suffering ill health and escaped through a window to safety.
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Lee Christner
Washington
North Avenue C
Christner
Iowa to Lead Nation in 1966 Corn Output With 87 Bushels Per Acre
USDA projects Iowa harvests a record 878.7 million bushels of corn this fall at 87 bushels per acre, making it the top state in production and yield. Illinois soy output also strong but slightly lower yields. national corn total set at about 4.097 billion bushels with soy at a record 926.846 million.
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Washington
UPI
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa
USDA
Towa
Illinois
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Missouri
Wisconsin
U.S
Court House Closure Friday for Des Moines School
The court house offices will be closed Friday October 14 as officers attend a state school of instruction in Des Moines. Deputies will be away on that date.
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Court House
Des Moines
Corn Harvest Accidents Cost Iowa Farmers Big Sums
Iowa farmers faced about 224 000 dollars in corn harvest accident costs last year per Norval Wardle Iowa State University Extension safety specialist. He notes average medical bills and lost time push total near 1150 dollars per accident with fatigue and haste driving most incidents.
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Norval Wardle
Iowa State University
Mrs Jess D Lewis 68 of Wellman dies at home
Mrs Jess D Lewis 68 of Wellman died suddenly at 2 a m today in her home. Funeral Friday at 2 p m at Powell Funeral Home with Rev Robert Parris in charge. Burial in Wellman cemetery. Survived by husband Jess D Lewis and relatives in Dysart and North English.
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Wellman
Jess D. Lewis
Powell
Robert Parris
Wellman Cemetery
Methodist Church
OES
North English
Warner
Dysart
Roy
Glandon
Lightning Blamed For Farm Shed Fire Near Washington
Firemen responded to a mid morning alarm on the Fred Palmer farm east of Washington. The shed was far advanced when found and firefighters kept watch to prevent spread to a nearby barn. It is believed the shed was struck by lightning.
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Fred Palmer
Washington
St James Boy Scout Troop 242 Court of Honor
St James Troop 242 held a Court of Honor at St James School with strong attendance. Voelker spoke on rules of the game. Tender foot awards were given to Ron Norton and Alfred Fritz. Second class awards to David Whittaker Gary McClure Mark Stevenson Lester Worley Richard Schuck Jim Blakeney Tom Marston Mike Cady Dennis Dougall Gary Franzen Jack Marston John McKeene. Merit badges awarded to Larry Mab Gary Franzen and Mike Voelker. Three year pins to Mab Dougall Worley Franzen. two year pin to Mike Voelker. Several days recognized as troop warrantifs: Voelker Mab Dougall Franzen. Worley Franzen Voelker. Patrol leaders named for Green Hornets Bear Patrol Flaming Arrows Bat Patrol. Demonstrations on First Aid Lashing Knots Field Signals Lost procedures. Opening by Bat Patrol closing by Bear Patrol. Troop 242 plans a 20 mile hike Oct 16 along The Old Capitol Historic Trail.
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St. James
St. James School
Voelker
Dick Schuck
Ron Norton
Alfred Fritz
Bob Stevenson
Kenneth Pettebaum
Marvin McClure
David Whittaker
Gary McClure
Mark Stevenson
Lester Worley
Richard Schu
Mike Voelker
Larry Mabb
Dennis Dougall
Gary Franzen
Pat Whittaker
Larry Mab
Lavon Worley
Mike Cady
The
Green Hornets
John McKeone
Bear Patrol
Jim Blakeney
Flaming Arrows
Bat Patrol
YW Club Plans Plaques and Outing Activities
Twenty YW members and a guest gathered at the old Junior High for wall plaques or bike riding while twelve wives and a guest visited Ottumwa to view candles made by former Washington resident Mrs Stan Woeste. Next week hosts will be Mrs Jim Treiber and Mrs Jack Moore.
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Ohn Butler
Bob. Vanderlinden
Ottumwa
Stan Woeste
Washington
Jim Treiber
Jack Moore
Local Viet Nam veteran Lt. Crawford returns home
Lt Duane Crawford son of Mr and Mrs Omer Crawford arrived home Sunday from Viet Nam after a three month tour with the Marines. He will spend five weeks at Albert Lee Minnesota with relatives and visit his brother and sister and their families. Earlier this year he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart.
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Duane Crawford
Omer Crawford
Viet Nam
Marines
Pat Crawford
Harold Ackland
Albert Lee, Minn
Ackland
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Stewart Bell
Jack Trotman
Lloyd Walker
Louis Larsen
Addison Leitch
Methodist
WSCS
Circe IX
L. L. Loveless
Dodgers
Wolf's Flower Shop
Schoonover Drug
Carl Ha
Carl Hays
Washington Community High School
Howard Hays
Carl
Washington High
Rebecca Arnold
Stephen Hardy
Karen Soucek
S.E. Corner Sq
Norman Schoonover
Ed Bean
Evening Journal
Hawaiian
Luau
del Monte
Florida
Pillsbury Biscuits
Osincup
Osincup's
Ist
Romsman
Osincup Drug Store
West Side Square
Jess Lewis of
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Walgreen Agency
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Boy Scouts Court of Honor
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Flaming Arrow
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Noble Grand
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Busines
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Bunco
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Harold Brock
Wayne Brock
Oral Mayo
Washington State Bank
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Walgreen
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