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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1971
Page
8
Kay McCleery and Jay Andrew Swedberg wed at Rockland Chapel on Lookout Mountain Colorado in a September ceremony. The Littleton newspaper notes family and friends attended the vows as the couple began their married life together.
Perfex Inc Milwaukee announces Douglas L. Warner named vice-president in charge of Berlin Chapman operations at Berlin Wisconsin. He will oversee both foundry and fabrication divisions. Warner joined the foundry in 1947 and became VP in 1968. Perfex is a McQuay-Perfex subsidiary based in Minneapolis. The Berlin Chapman fab division makes heat transfer equipment and canning machinery. the foundry produces grey and ductile iron castings.
Mrs Hilda Kern 72 died unexpectedly Friday at her home in Richmond Funeral services set for 1 30 Monday at Peterseim Funeral Chapel Kalona Burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery She was daughter of Joseph and Barbara Kos widow of Paul Kern who died in 1962 Survived by son David Richmond and sisters Mrs Alice Stumpf and Mrs Harry Strabala Kalona
Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative completes the Louisa substation investment of 329000 dollars to enhance reliability for Des Moines Louisa Washington and Muscatine County members. The 663000 dollar complex links with the 161000 volt Iowa Illinois line and ISU connections, enabling power transfer between three systems and expected transmission savings of up to 4 million dollars. The facility near Wapello features low profile A-frame structures and environmentally conscious design to blend with surroundings.
The Washington County Democratic Central committee will meet Oct. 27 at 504 West Washington Street at 8 p.m. The gathering is open to the public and all interested persons are invited.
Funeral services for Mrs Iva Polson will be held Sunday at 2 p m at Powell's Funeral Home in Wellman with burial in Wellman Cemetery. The notice corrects Friday’s erroneous day in the Journal.
Firefighters responding to a clogged chimney in Eugene found over five pounds of filberts stacked on a brick ledge and an additional two pounds tucked behind the eaves. The unusual hoard reveals a bold squirrel scavenger preparing for winter.
Hospital Monday admissions include John Widmer and Mrs Raymond Miller in Washington. Births record a daughter to Mr and Mrs Thomas Doughty of Washington and a son to Mr and Mrs Walter James Gingerich of Kalona. Several births, admissions, and dismissals listed for Keota Kalona Washington and Wayland with multiple names and relations.
Washington medical notices list Mrs. W H Hotle, Sam Witting, Mrs. Michael McCandless, and Donald McArtor as involved in medical matters. Crawfordsville reports Mrs. Eugene Lintz and her son, with Kalona noting Mrs. Walter James Gingerich and her son. Mary Fry transferred to long term care.
Harold Bickford and Terrance Greiner welcomed a son, while Gary Romoser announced a daughter in Keota. Columbus Junction's Frank Stone and Washington residents Rev. Joseph Thimko and Mrs. Michael McCandless are also noted in social notices yesterday.
Friday Yesterday listing includes Mrs. Margaret Henry of Frogmore South Carolina and Mary Ellen Whittaker in Washington for medical concerns alongside Patrick Whittaker. Raymond Fritz of Brighton also noted for medical matters. Today Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Anderson of Washington welcome a son, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dickinson of Brighton welcome a son. Dismissals today include Mrs. Leafa Jarvis of Washington and David McArtor and Mrs. Raymond Miller of Washington.
Mrs. Arthur Dinkheller Mrs. Alfred Lemke and Mrs. Alfred Bertke of Trinity Lutheran Church joined a fall rally of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League Mt. Pleasant zone held in Keokuk with several church members in attendance.
The United Nations Development Program spearheaded a six year campaign with FAO and 42 nations to conquer desert locusts. Sprays destroyed millions of locusts, while training and regional stations built a lasting control system. The plan included aerial campaigns, breeding-ground work, and international information networks to warn of swarms weeks in advance.
Julie Miller was honored at a Wednesday evening linen shower hosted by Mrs Clark Wagner with assistance from Mrs Wayne Wagner. Lavender and purple decor framed games and advice as she opened gifts. The couple's mothers assisted serving and Miss Miller is set to wed Donald Baker on November 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Baptist Church at Wellman.
Washington County Republican Women's Club will gather at the American Legion Building Wellman on October 28 at 9 30 a m The event includes hostesses Mrs John L Miller Mrs Duane Radlock and Mrs Stanley Barber with Mrs Phil Weldin leading the program under the theme Republican Women Are Aware.
A detailed ledger lists multiple individuals and associated vehicle makes including Park Dale Motor Home and Sheffield Motor Home. Entries mention Ford and Chevrolet brands, with several couples or partners such as Lyle and Janet Parriott and John and Ada McClintic.
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