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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1969
Page
5
Rudy Allison touches up the red feather sign in Washington showing how far the Community Chest Drive has progressed. Only the Residential Division remains to start on November 4 while other divisions are soliciting funds. The raised total stands at $22,603, about 56 percent of the goal.
The Week in Washington column recounts small town life in Iowa with weather quirks, leaf sweepers, school and sports news, Kalona's new factory Kalonial Industries, a milestone hospital patient, Halloween events, UNICEF activity, and public health nursing internships.
Twin sons Chester Ray and Lester Jay Yoder of Vernon and Mrs. Yoder Box 141 Rural Route 2 Kalona are announced along with Kay Lynn Swartzendruber daughter of Larry and Mrs Swartzendruber Rural Route 1 Kalona and Carolyn Sue Evans daughter of Arthur and Mrs Evans Box 4 Wayland.
Thaddeus reports on an advertising man who claims calf weaning can be optimized by moon phases. The ad man offers to connect readers with the believer for a fee, while questions linger about data, proof, and future value to the beef industry.
Douglas Farrier of Brigh ton won first place in the district Pass Punt and Kick contest in the 12 year old division and earned a spot at the regional meet in Bettendorf. Eight year old Jerald Gowey from Wayland took second in his division.
The Great Day of United Methodist Singing concluded with an old time hymn sing led by Mrs. W. R. Burns of Prairie City and Mrs. Richard Paul at a well attended event. Other items include birthdays for Jane Fenn and Michelle Chalupa, visitors like Jerry Niffenegger of Cincinnati, and gatherings at Golden Buckle Keota and at West Branch home of Bernice Pearson.
Tuesday night Powder Puff football sponsored by the Y-Teens featured Avengers defeating Untouchables 8 to 0. Demon freshmen suffered a 12 to 0 defeat by Mr. Pleasant, leaving their record at 4 and 1. Barbara Lee of Ainsworth announces engagement to Duane W. Oldfield of Washington and Wellman ties. Washington eighth graders beaten 34 to 0 by Mount Pleasant. Troop 242 Scouts from Washington hold district camporee at Coralville Reservoir with 200 participants under theme Trail of the Fox. University of Iowa archaeologist discusses Sac and Fox history and artifacts as Scouts explore early Indian games. Pat McCarney, Iowa City police chief, highlights national drug problem.
Washington voters hear from four mayoral candidates Ralph Martin Claude Woods Vernon Witting and Maynard Brown with career highlights and community involvement. The section also covers engagements weddings betrothals births military moves and visits including Mary Elizabeth Adams engagement, Richland nuptials, and returns from Mercy Hospital and overseas duty. Local families and businesses are noted alongside civic service and family ties in this period.
Multiple obituaries list deaths in Danville North English Milan Washington Richland and other nearby areas. Names include Mrs Mary Ann Pritchard 85 John N Feldaverd 79 Duayne Pesty McGuire Leslie Gilmore Alex Gevock Phillip Allen Clarahan 5 Harry Boice Elsie Lucille Cox Keiser and others with ages residences and locations noted. Funeral plans and hospital deaths described as typical notice items.
The Washington YMCA is cited for its strong physical education program and policies as it receives the 1969 YMCA Physical Education Merit Award from the North Central Area YMCA Health and Physical Education Committee. The award honors adherence to high standards and notable accomplishments within Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and eastern Montana.
Hospital admitted and births listed for Saturday and today across Washington Wayland Kalona and surrounding towns. Names include Magda Ahm ling Jones Evans Swartzendruber and Evans with multiple medical and surgical admissions. Dismissals feature Arnold Thompson Clarence Boshart and others, with long term care entries and prior day notices.
Iowa teachers urged by ISEA president Jack Hudson to influence changes in education rather than watch. He predicts selective placement of future teachers, revised training, student teachability focused schools, broader educator involvement, and new negotiation legislation affecting public employees.
Miss Lorraine Ann Libenguth daughter of Mrs Frank Libenguth of Riverside and the late Mr Libenguth became the bride of Mark Edwin Lintz son of Mrs Mary C Lintz at a double ring ceremony Saturday October 18 in St Marys Catholic Church Riverside Rev W F Boeckmann officiating The Millers Mr and Mrs John Lee Miller now reside at 209 South Avenue F Washington They married September 27 in Big Canoe Lutheran Church Highlandville Iowa with Rev Emil Martinsen officiating The bride Linda Kay Stoen daughter of Mr and Mrs Sophus Stoen Spring Grove Minnesota The bridegroom’s parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Miller Washington
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