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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1969
Page
2
The Rev and Mrs James Ray missionaries to Australia under Baptist International Missions Inc will speak at Independent Bible Church Wayland Wednesday Oct 22 at 730 pm Pastor Marlin Rasmussen invites all interested to hear of their work and need in Australia.
The Louisa County Board of Supervisors appointed three trustees for the Columbus Benefitted Fire Protection District following a voter referendum in Columbus Junction. R. F. Morrison Sr. receives a three year term, Howard C. Kulp Jr. a two year term, and Jack Williams a one year term.
The Great Day of United Methodist Singing ended with an old time hymn sing led by Mrs. W. R. Burns and Mrs. Richard Paul, drawing many members and guests. A 5:30 p.m. potluck dinner preceded the event in Fellowship Hall. Circle VI ran kitchen duties. WSC S president Mrs. Don Maxwell led a brief meeting. planning for the evening was by Mrs. Claire Keating. treasurer Mrs. Harold Stephens announced a Giant Food Sale at Fellowship Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23.
Squire Shoppe features perm anent press fabrics and fall colors for men and boys with new sport shirts from Van Heusen and Manhattan. A bank tale and secretary jokes mingle with remodeling plans to double floor space as the business expands.
Community clubs and organizations list weekly events from White Shrine and PTA to VFW Auxiliary and World War I groups. Activities include officer meetings, lectures on drug abuse, potlucks, dessert luncheons, crafts, coffee hours, and senior citizen programs across YWCA, Captain's Table, Moose Home, and Masonic venues.
At 8th Street and East 11th Street a Monday collision between How ard Arthur Sayer of rural Washington and Jonas J. Borntrager of 206 N. Marion caused 100 dollars damage to the Borntrager car. Sayer faces a failure to yield charge. In Wellman a Highway 22 and 8th Avenue crash involved Geneva Etta Hooley of Wellman and Donall Jennings Romine of Wellman. Hooley’s car suffered 450 dollars in front-end damage, the maintainer was undamaged.
Leslie Howe Gilmere 66 of 907 South Ave B died Monday afternoon at Pines Rest Home in Washington after two years of poor health and a week of serious illness. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev M O Smith. burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Born Aug 29 1903 in Meadville Missouri to Clarence and Vera Hopper Gilmore. Married Alameda Dunnington April 1 1928 in Breckenridge Missouri. moved to Washington in 1931. Retired service station operator. member of I C O F and Methodist Church. Survived by wife, one son Harold of Washington, three grandsons, four brothers William Sun City AZ Edward San Antonio TX Alfred Boonville MO Overton Colorado Springs CO, one sister Geneva Holmes Gallatin MO.
Alex S Gevock 63 of 317 N Ave C died early this morning near the Junior High. Former owner of Gevocks DX Service. Funeral 10 am Thursday at St James Catholic Church Rev Edward Collins officiating. Sherman Eden Funeral Home in charge. Prayers 7:20 pm Wednesday at the funeral home with KC rosary at 8 pm. Born January 11, 1896 in Jefferson County to Nick and Agget Gevock. Survived by wife Dorothy, son Nick, three daughters Viola Lauderdale Doris West Kathy Hackett, 17 grandchildren and one brother Tom. Preceded by parents and eight brothers.
Phillip Allen Clarahan, 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clarahan of Iowa City, died late Monday afternoon at University Hospitals after months of ill health. Funeral services are planned for Thursday with details to follow. Survived by parents, three sisters, two brothers, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clarahan and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Menke of Harper.
St James Circle IV meeting moved to 8 p m on Wednesday from 7 30 p m plan. Mrs Brice Watson and daughter Pamela returned to Chariton after visiting Mrs Watsons parents Mr and Mrs Henry Lanning. They spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr Watson in St Louis where he attends the Continental Telephone Key System School and toured the Gateway Arch and the zoo.
Mrs. Herb Campbell entertained Public Affairs group 1 at a one o clock luncheon for the October meeting with Mrs. Verne Landers assisting. Guests included Mrs. Victor Stacy of Columbus Junction and Mrs. T. W. Harwood of Washington. Mrs. E. D. Miller spoke on Our Share in the United Nations. Mrs. B. M. O Beirn presented Flags of the Nations. Edgar Stewart led the session.
Yesterday admissions include Samuel Orris from Ainsworth for medical care and Joseph Cochran from Washington for medical needs. Today added Andrew Mullett from Mil ton IA for surgery. Births recorded to Mr and Mrs Larry Swartzendruber of Karona a daughter. Dismissals include Otto Zwicki of Ainsworth Mrs Walter Longer of Washington and Mrs Vernon Yoder with twin sons of Kalona. Long term care admission: Mrs Bernice Negus of Washington.
World War I veterans and their auxiliary plan a 6 30 p m potluck supper and program in the Legion rooms city hall. After dinner the veterans and auxiliary will meet separately. First district commander O Clyde Sutherland and his wife of Iowa City will visit the local barracks Tuesday evening. All eligible World War I veterans and their wives are invited.
The Rev. John Robert Stevens will conduct special services at the Christian Tabernacle in Washington each evening Tuesday through Friday. Services begin at 7 30 p.m.
The Active Christian Teens of Prairie Flower Baptist Church invite high school students to a mystery party. Town residents meet at Leet's Market and country residents at Prairie Flower at 6:30 p.m. Attendees should dress casually and warmly and come prepared for a mysterious time.
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