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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1966

Page

2

Water Supply Secures Linn Hollow Mobile Park Progress

Robert Ross, owner of Linn Hollow Mobile Homes Park near Washington, reports state health board approval on October 4 for the trailer park. A well completed Saturday provides excellent water. roads, sewage lagoon, and utilities will be built as contractors proceed. The park will have 27 lots of 40 by 90 feet with 40 foot streets and underground utilities. Entrance is one mile south of Washington on the Wayland blacktop road. Health department cooperation remains strong.

Latta Washington Linn Hollow Robert Ross Ross State Board of Health Wayland Blacktop Health Department

Culver Johnson Race Narrows In Iowa District Contest

Democratic congressman John Culver faces Cedar Rapids mayor Bob Johnson in a tight Iowa district battle. Culver, who built name by visiting towns and pushing sewers parks and harbors, fights criticism of absenteeism while Johnson accuses him of rubber stamping the White House. Both vie on broad issues from Vietnam to crime amid a crowded campaign trail.

John Culver Culver Robert Bob) Johnson Cedar Rapids Iowa James Bramwell Harvard Teddy Kennedy South Viet Nam Johnson Coe College 4& Television White House Democratic National Committee National Committee Culver - Johnson

Honeymooning vet sought for rabies shots in Cedar Rapids

Dr Wayne Endres of South Bend Indiana, on his honeymoon in Cedar Rapids, was being sought Friday to receive anti rabies vaccinations after contact with a dog that died of rabies. The chance contact occurred a week earlier, with the 14 day incubation period ending Sunday.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa UPL South Bend Ind William Miller Wayne Endres Endres Miller

Washington social calendar notices errors and dates

Community notices list events and meetings for Washington and nearby groups. The schedule includes weigh-in at old junior high, Masonic Temple, YWCA mixers and spaghetti supper, DAR school box, book review at the library, quilting and exchange activities, and various club gatherings with contact details and deadlines for reservations.

Standay Old Junior High White Shrine Bridge Masonic Temple Howard McBride Washington County Registered Nurses Association Nurses Home Y Wives Y Community Room Dar Lawrence Whisler Nineteenth Century Club Helen Wilson Shiloh Sunshine Sisters Club Ralph Schoonover YWCA Spagetti L. Whisler Ainsworth Cbs Temple Public Affairs Arthur Anderson Son Willard Gray Sr Willis Robison Harmony Club W. H. Connell

Local Woman Returns From Pasadena Visit

Mrs. Lloyd Moothart of 427 S 9th has returned from a 2000 mile trip to Pasadena California to visit her son Earnest Moot hart. She came home Thursday from a month's stay. Mrs Orren Jarvis formerly of Washington now of Lake City Iowa underwent surgery Friday at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital in Lake City. Her condition is listed as satisfactory.

Lloyd Moothart S. 9Th Pasadena Calif Earnest Moothart Orren Jarvis Washington Lake City Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Iowa

Boy Scout Troop Demonstrates Winter Camping Skills

Scout troop 237 of Washington met in the basement of the First Methodist Church for a discussion and demonstration on winter camping led by Scott Swartzendruber and Doug Greenlee. They covered proper packing for a ten mile hike with at least two days of food. Morse Code practice was also on the program, with Scoutmaster M A Davy Crockett presiding.

Boy Scout Washington First Methodist Church Scott Swartzendruber Doug Greenlee M.A. (Davy) Crockett

Iowa Southern declares dividends on stock

The meeting of the board of directors of Iowa Southern Utilities Company declared dividends of 35.58 cents per share on the 4 percent series cumulative preferred stock and 29 cents per share on the common stock. Dividends payable December 1, 1966 to stockholders of record at close of business November 14, 1966.

AL Me Uctover Iowa Southern Utilities Company

YMCA Swim Parents Meeting Called by President Wick Moss

YMCA swim team parents are urged to attend a meeting Tuesday November 1 at 8 30 p m in the YMCA community room. Wick Moss the teams president will lead the session to discuss policies for the coming year and to elect officers.

Wick Moss YMCA

Youth Center dances tonight and Monday

A Washington Youth Center record hop this evening runs 8 to 11 p.m. admission is free. Plans were announced for a Hard Times masquerade party and dance on Monday October 31 at the Youth Center with The Weeds as the new band. Dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Costume urged. Adults will be chaperones.

Washington Youth Center The Weeds

Watch the feet New York child toe alignment warning

A UPI report cites the American Podiatry Association warning parents to monitor a child s walking. If the toes point out or inward, pigeon-toed or outtoe gaits may warrant professional evaluation for possible foot or gait issues.

New York UPI American Podiatry Association

Fortnightly Club Adds Members and Guests at Oct 26 Meeting

Department of Child Study of the Fortnightly Club met at Mrs. Julia Gamon's home on Oct 26 with 12 members present. Three new members joined: Mrs. James Triber, Mrs. Garth Rustan, and Mrs. Carl Zoder. Guests Mrs. Lane Messer and Mrs. Dan Morgan attended. Martha Bates led inspiration and Mrs. Albert Lay from the High School counseling staff gave the program. Mrs. Elaine Blick assisted as co hostess.

Department OF Julia Gamon James Trieber Garth Rustan Carl Zoder Lane Messer Dan Morgan Martha Bates Albert Lay Elaine Blick

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List

Admitted yesterday Kathleen Raymond surgical West Chester Mrs Allen Palmer surgical Keota. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Idney Schooley Washington. Today Mrs Richard Johnson and son Mount Pleasant baby girl Pacha Washington.

Kathleen Raymond Surgical West Chester Allen Palmer Keota Idney Schooley Washington Richard Johnson Mount Pleasant Pacha

Buffingtons Wed in Saturday Morning Ceremony

Saturday morning ceremony tied Mess Buffington to Carolyn Florence Buffington daughter of Mr and Mrs Reid Buffington of Columbus Junction. The Ander son of Chicago visited Mrs Clifford Thorne while Mr and Mrs D R Dodgson of Belmont Michigan and Miss El Rita Dodgson of Grand Rapids visited Mrs Ray Stewart on Oct 22.

Carolyn Florence Buffington Mrs. Reid Buffington Columbus Junction T. D. Anderson Chicago Clifford Thorne D. R. Dodgson Belmont, Michigan el Rita Dodgson Grand Rapids Ray Stewart

Weilbrenner Marries in Iowa City Double Ring Ceremony

Halcyon Notes reports Darrell Eugene Weilbrenner son of Mr and Mrs Claude Weilbrenner Bloomfield married at a double ring ceremony held at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Wise in Iowa City. The wedding occurred at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev Earl E Josten of the Methodist churches of Columbus City at Columbus Junction. The bride wore a white wool suit with a finger tip veil secured by a satin rose. She was given in marriage by her [illegible].

Darrell Eugene Weilbrenner Claude Weilbrenner Bloomfield Jack Wise Iowa City Earl E. Josten Methodist Churches of Columbus City Columbus Junction Daryl Buffington Buffalo Iowa Don Rysdam Clarence Kinney Downing Missouri Wise Columbus Community High School Ottumwa Beauty Academy Earnestine’s Davis County High School Air Force Lickie and Lobbins N. Pine Street

Fire damages minimal as blaze put out in town

Firemen answered calls for two small incidents in the city. A cigarette sparked a grate fire near a storefront, quickly extinguished with little damage. Residents are urged to be cautious with cigarettes as leaves cover the ground.

Rs. Latta Freshwaters New Methodist

Local visitors join Mrs Griffith at Des Moines home

Mrs Arthur Griffith hosts her daughter Virginia and Mrs Rudolph Lindeman of Ojni Calif as house guests. Everett Griffith of Des Moines and Mrs Lester Duke of Grinnell escorted Mrs Lindeman to the Home Friday for an afternoon visit. The Rev Geo I Dimmitt of Des Moines, manager of the South Iowa Methodist home, was a guest this past week. Mrs Rehferat returned Friday from a vacation with friends in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids.

Arthur Griffith Virginia Rudolph Lindeman Ojni Calif Everett Griffith Des Moines Lester Duke Grinnell Lindeman Geo. I Dimmitt South Iowa

UNICEF promotes child health and aid programs

UNICEF works with governments to provide essential mother and child health care in rural districts and slums with modern equipment drugs milk vitamins and training. Public contributions fund about 80 percent of the fund, supplemented by private donors. Trick or Treat program in Washington invites youths to collect donations for needy children worldwide.

United Nations Children Fund Unicef Washington

Beverly Hall Weds Richard E Dowell in Baptist Church

Beverly Jewell Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Hall of 224 E 12th united in marriage Oct 22 at 8 00 pm in the 1st Baptist Church to Richard Eugene Dowell of Burlington son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Dowell also of Burlington. Rev Richard Peterson presided. She works at University of Iowa and he at Yoder Feeds Kalona. They reside at 505 North Iowa. A miscellaneous shower was held Oct 27 at the Baptist Church.

Beverly Jewell Hall Floyd Hall 1St Baptist Church Richard Eugene Dowell Burlington Lewis Dowell Richard Peterson University of Iowa At Iowa City Yoder Kalona North Iowa Baptist Church

Service Entries for Stanley P Fuhr and Kenneth Fuhr

Records show Stanley P Fuhr RDSA 1199409 in the USS Manley DD940 service division, based in FPO San Francisco with address 96601. Also listed is Kenneth Fuhr MM3 692-82-18 M in the same USS Manley DD940 division at FPO San Francisco, California 96601.

Stanley P. Fuhr Manley San Francisco Calif Furr Kenneth Fuhr

Deed listing error corrected in Journal notice

One deed in Friday's Journal should read Mary Ellen Dusenbery Estate to Clare R Griffin for Lot 6 Smooke's East Side Addition Washing. The erratum clarifies the proper grantee and parcel in the deed list.

Mary Ellen Dusenbery Clare R. Griffin Smooke

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