Public invited to FFA planning open house
The Washington FFA chapter holds an open house on Thursday October 26 at 7 30 pm in the vocational agriculture room and the girls gym at the high school. Members greet guests at the door and answer questions about FFA. Visitors can view photos dating to 1947 plus scrapbooks newsletters clippings and old programs. The shop will be open to display vocational agriculture projects. Guests may meet past honorary members former advisors and current advisor Ron Anderson. A short program in the girls gym features past advisors and the FFA creed will be recited. Refreshments follow as guests mingle with former and current members.
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Washington
Future Farmers of America
Vocational Agriculture
FFA
Ron Anderson
Homemakers of America
Overseas parcel rulings listed
Overseas parcel rulings listed urge careful packing for military mail. Articles should use sturdy boxes with cushioning and containment. Include a contents slip with sender and recipient addresses. customs forms are required. some items are prohibited. APO numbers now five digits like Zip Codes.
Goodwill store address corrected for Washington opening
Goodwill will open Monday morning at East Washington across from the State Theatre. Police investigated two city accidents Thursday. Lucy F. Dempsey of Washington charged with failure to yield after failing to stop for a red light. damage $400 and minor cuts to Mary Catherine Zoeckler of Morning Sun. Donald F. Smithburg of Washington also charged for ramming Christian Holst of Des Moines at East Third and North 11th. damage $950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy F. Dempsey
Washington
Mary Catherine Zoeckler
Morning Sun
Miss Dempsey
Donald F. Smithburg
Christian Holst
Des Moines
East Third
North 11Th
Ford moves toward end of longest Ford strike
Maintenance workers prepared Ford Motor Co lines for immediate production as UAW and Ford negotiators pressed through the 24 hour mark in a marathon bargaining session. The Detroit News cited unidentified sources saying a tentative three year contract would include wage and fringe gains totaling about $1 an hour, though no side-confirmation was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
UPI
Ford Motor Co
United Auto Workers
Detroit News
UAW
Ford
Washington Evening Journal masthead and credits list
The Washington Evening Journal presents its staff and affiliation details, noting editor and business manager David Elder, ad director William Shannon, news editor Charles Morris, and production supervisor Howard Hazen. It shows publication rules, affiliations with United Press Leased Wire, and circulation bureau memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Post
Missionary Ruth Wintersteen to Speak at Faith Baptist
Ruth Wintersteen a missionary nurse with four years in Ethiopia will address Faith Baptist Church Washington Sunday at 10:45 am She trained in Amharic studied there for a year served at Door of Life Hospital Ambo taught in a dresser school and led in primary schooling at Bekoji She resumed nursing at Bekoji Clinic and conducted women’s home visits and Bible studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wintersteen
Ethiopia
Faith Baptist Church
Washington
Miss Wintersteen
Door of Life Hospital
Baptist Mission
Ambo
Dresser
Head Start Helpers Donate Toys and Supplies
Mrs. Dave McGaffey organized donations for Head Start in Washington aiding the program’s setup. She secured toys clothing and kitchen equipment donated to the school rooms on East Washington Street, helping local families and children.
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Dave McGaffey
Washington
George C. Olinger dies in Muscatine at 54
George C. Olinger died at Muscatine General Hospital after a two month illness. He was born September 28, 1914, reared in Ainsworth, and served in World War II. He married Wilhelmina Lakin Green in 1943 and was a railroad signalman for 30 years. He leaves his wife, a stepson, four step-grandchildren, and several sisters. Funeral is Saturday at 1 p.m. at Ralph Witthich Funeral Home with burial in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Clinger
Muscatine General Hospital
Ainsworth
Ralph Wittich
Muscatine
Mr. Olinger
James William
Clara Frances Gregory Olinger
Wilhelmina Lakin Green
David
Carroll
Lawrence
Frances) Wilson
Virgil
Pauline) Graves
Philadelphia
Carl
Wilma) Brown
Iowa City
Francis
Catherine) Turner
Lewistown
Robert
Mary) Shorpe
Phoenix
Ariz
William
Betty) Tates
Sherrard
Rock Island Railroad
Weekend visitors plan Iowa Wisconsin game trip
Mr and Mrs Martin Whit taker leave for Madison Wisconsin this afternoon to join Mr and Mrs Willard Voss as weekend guests and attend the Iowa Wisconsin football game Saturday. The Rev and Mrs Clarence Dehne announce the birth of their first grandson James Wilson Clifton to Mr and Mrs Homer Clifton of Benoit Mississippi on Oct 19.
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Martin Whittaker
Madison, Wis
Willard Voss
Iowa
Wisconsin
Clarence Dehne
James Wilson Clifton
Homer Clifton
Route 1
Box 42
Benoit
Miss
Ann Dehne
Red Cross fund drive calls countywide volunteers named
Red Cross callers in Washington County drive, led by co chairs William Ganon and Bernard McCarthy, continue in rural areas and towns. Brighton chair Jack Moore lists volunteers including Mesdames Harold Coop and Wesley Mullikin and others. Crawfordsville volunteers under Larry Fletcher include several office helpers. Cedar Township chair Mrs. William Glassburner heads a large group. Clay Township is chaired by Mrs. Burnette Smith with many volunteers. Don Bishop handles Rubio calls.
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Washington County Red Cross Fund
William Ganon
Bernard McCarthy
Jack Moore
Brighton
Harold Coop
Wesley Mullikin
Margaret Miller
Russell Whitacre
Gail Zickefoose
Lathor Guy
Leland Horton
Crawfordsville
Larry Fletcher
John McNeill
Bernice Engle
Florence Henss
Orrin Johnston
William Conrad
Clarence Moorehead
Robert Rushing
Alan Conrad
Lee McCall
David Griffith
Max Mitchell
William Glassburner
Cedar Township
Ralph Tadlock
Wayne Norman
Robert Pearson
Clarence Goemaat
Roland Benson
Harvey Timmins
Harry Dusenbery
Robert Fickel
John Duvall
Glen Fuhr
Francis Litwiller
Charles Ashby
Howard McCall
Clay Township
Burnette Smith
Mesdames Craig Morgan
Milo Parcell
Robert Brinton
Ray Maorer
Earl Neal
Earl Wright
Guy Smith
Jesm McEldoon
R. E. Dickinson
William Day
Don Bishop
Rubio
Thornton Named To Peoples National Bank Board
Thornton formerly of Washington has been named to the board of directors of the Peoples National Bank in Columbus Junction. Leonard Schantz of Washington is student teaching in music in Oskaloosa, studying at William Penn College. Randy Ray Spears of Hedrick fined $15 and costs for failing to yield the right of way. Donald Smithburg also paid a $15 fine for the same charge. Three marriage licenses issued: Anthony William White Jr. and Beverly Jean Plant both of Washington. Michael Ray Pence and Patricia Ann Krotz both of Cedar Rapids. Dallas Lee Krantz of Ainsworth and Dorothy L. Knebel of Riverside.
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Randy Ray Spears
Hedrick
Justice of the Peace Court
Donald Smithburg
Robert Porter
Anthony William White Jr
Beverly Jean Plant
Washington
Michael Ray Pence
Patricia Ann Krotz
Cedar Rapids
Dallas Lee Krantz
Ainsworth
Dorothy L. Knebel
Riverside
Mid-Prairie to Host Junior High Open House
Mid-Prairie plans an open house for junior high parents and friends set for Tuesday October 24 at 7 30 pm. The program opens with a chorus of 114 eighth and ninth graders and includes a student schedule viewing. Coffee and refreshments will conclude the evening in the gym.
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Mid - Prairie
County plants 400 Walnut trees in Washington County
The county conservation committee announced 400 Walnut trees were planted in county parks. John Davis urged residents to visit the forested areas as frost and rains brighten the autumn colors, inviting tours of the parks in Washington County.
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Washington County
County Conservation Committee
John Davis
Club activities at Dutch Creek and VFW Auxiliary meeting notes
Dutch Creek Township Farm Bureau Women hosted a luncheon with Mrs Clenn Gordon and Florence Waterhouse presiding. Agnes Miksch traced 50 years of Farm Bureau involvement while Loretta Renoux presented a skit. VFW Auxiliary met with Helen Hesseltine presiding. gifts to Head Start and Senior Citizens were reported plus $480 from Poppy drive.
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Clenn Gordon
Dutch Creek Township
Farm Bureau
Florence Waterhouse
Mabel Gordon
Agnes Miksch
Pride
Loretta Renoux
Protect the People
Slick Chick
VFW
Helen Hesseltine
Art Spraker
Mt. Pleasant
Olivere Bockhorst
Sam Warren Jr
Dave McGaffey
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
McGaffey
American Field Service
Robert Lowe Sr
Ralph Bozman
Francis Reed
Don Bealer
Dividends Approved on ISU Stock Shares
Iowa Southern Utilities Company declares dividends at 35 cents per share on 4 percent preferred stock and 32 cents per share on common stock. Dividends payable December 1, 1967, to records at close of business November 13, 1967. Board action taken at October meeting.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Washington County 4-H Convention Plans Set
Plans are nearly complete for the Washington County 4-H Convention at Washington High School Auditorium on Saturday evening October 21. The event includes a fashion style show and a candidates’ questioning period led by Superintendent Kelly Schlapkohl to elect a new 4-H Council for 1968.
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Washington County
Washington High School
Mike Horn
Riverside
County
Kelly Schlapkohl
Tops Club Dinner Event At YWCA In Mt Pleasant
Tops Club will entertain guests at a low cal supper Monday at 7 p.m. at the YWCA. Members should bring extra food and service for a guest partner and come at 6:30 for weighing in before supper.
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Mt. Pleasant
Trim Tops
YWCA
Community clubs host tours and charity events in NH
NH clubs report activities with eleven members and four children at Mrs Ezra Jones HH Club meeting. WCTU notes 93rd annual state convention at Clear Lake with 134 attendees and pin awarded to Mrs Sojka. Pansy Hill Club holds birthday luncheon for twelve members and two guests with gifts to UW Rotary Christmas party. Lutheran Mission Society and PEO chapter meet with devotions, studies, and reports from Seattle convention. Next meeting planned for Oct 25.
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NH Club
Ezra Jones
HH Club
Don Applegate
Leonard Malmberg
Earl Ferrell
WCTU
Clear Lake
Raymond Sojka
Aurora McIntyre
Fred Moon
Sojka
Lloyd Walker
New York City
Pansy Hill Club
L. B. Eicher
Tom Essex
Christine Jones
Harold Beenblossom
Stanley Chabal
William Jones
E. L. Rouse
Owen Roth
Collett Bruty
Essex
Marguerite Hering
Charles Hotle
Lloyd Neiswanger
Roy Kephart
Walter Bruty
Eicher
UW - Rotary
PEO
James Schmidt
Raymond Carter
Gladys Hedeman
Columbus Junction
Seattle
Dan Allen
Charles Berdo
Richard McCleery
Dutchettes 4-H Club elects officers and plans trash pickup
The Dutchettes 4-H Club met with Julia and Melanie Miksch to elect officers including Chris Engel as president and Vivian Renoux as vice president. They planned a trash pickup for next Saturday and held talks on storing summer clothes and book reports. New leaders are Mrs. Eugene Engel and Mrs. Miksch with Mary Wehr and Sandy McAtee joining as new members.
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Dutchettes
Julia
Melanie Miksch
Chris Engel
Vivian Renoux
Paul Wehr
Clare Wehr
Linday Barnes
Julia Miksch
Eugene Engel
Miksch
Mary Wehr
Sandy McAtee
Friday and weekend social calendar events listed
Friday social includes Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall 7 30 pm and Bethlehem Commandery at Masonic Temple 6 30 pm with pot luck. Saturday square dance 8 pm Legion Hall led by Wylie Hutchinson. Monday Golden Age Club 10 am YWCA with postponed music, square dance lesson 8 pm Len Buch, Tops Club 6 30 pm weigh-in at YWCA. Tuesday White Shrine 8 pm at Masonic Temple proposals due, Y Wives at YWCA, Feather crafts, hiking Sockum Ridge, dessert at Captain's Table, style show after, and many club meetings and dinners at Captain's Table.
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Rebekah Lodge
Bethlehem Commandery
Masonic Temple
YWCA
Legion Hall
Len Buch
Tops Club
Mt. Pleasant
West Chester
Eldin Bauer
Arthur Wiley
Sockum Ridge
Y. Family Living
Applied Arts
Bernard Singleton
Senior Citizens Council
Y. Art Guild
Senior Citizens Discussion Group
Breakfast Honors Elder Members at Church Event
The Christian Women's Fellowship executive board hosted a Three Score and Five Friendship Breakfast Tuesday honoring 23 members aged 65 and older. Mrs. Don Gardner led entertainment and roll call as each guest shared a lifetime experience.
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Christian Women’s Fellowship Executive Board
Don Gardner
CWF
Frank Gobble
Gladys Putman
Admitted and Discharged Patients Names Reported
On the record several patients were admitted yesterday including Ezra Wittmer of Wayland for medical care Mrs Bes sie W Stewart of Washington for medical reasons and Mrs Dale W Sheetz of Washington for surgical treatment. Today’s dismissals included Carrie Carson of Ainsworth James Morrison of Washington and Boyd Lowry of Brighton.
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Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Medical
Bessie W. Stewart
Washington
Dale W. Sheetz
Surgical
Carrie Carson
Ainsworth
James €. Morrison
Boyd Lowry
Brighton
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FFA Planning
Wolf
Wolf's Flower Shop
Chicago
Jly
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass
Audit Bureau of Circulations
C. M. Hayes Insurance Agency
E. Washington
Aliber & Co
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
George Clinger
Earl Nicola
Mercy Hospital
Victor Masson
New England States
John Massons
Titusville
Fla
Mable Baldwin
George Dempsey
St. Louis
Jay J. McNamara
Henry Murray
Hank
Julie
Eddie
Edward Dempsey
Terry
Sioux City
Mayme Mce- Bride
Omaha
Kathleen Bruty
Manchester
John F. Gabriel
Katheryn Jane
Dean McKinney
Oskaloosa
Drew McNamara
Zita Campbell
Margaret Roeder
Frances Speer
Mabley Liddy
James Liddy
Karen Myers
H. J. Halamka
C. H. Gaudineer
Josephine Conlan
Zeta Haas
Amelia Carter
Etta Owens
Mary Hollenbeck
Faye Sheil
Arle Snyder
Frances Hancock
Mary Buehrer
Red Cross
What Cheer Opera House, Inc
Fred Waring
The
Lowa
Mid-Prairie Plans Jr. High
ISU
H & R Block
America
John and
Sue Foster
Roger Brinning
Keota
Jorjean Colthurst
Miriam Jones
Margaret Birney
Marie Jones
Dianne Marek
Ed Ossman
Wayne McCracken
Tom McGraw
Mission Society
Mission Society of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
William Rarick
Alfred Lemke
Lester Grim
Carrie Sump
Washington Fairgrounds
Rev
Oliver d. Parish
World Baptist General Conference
Wylie Hutchinson
Bussey
State Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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