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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1968

Page

2

Local Births Deaths and Pledges in Washington Area

Mr and Mrs Don Edwards of Ainsworth welcome a son Timothy Lloyd born Tuesday afternoon at Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mrs Edwards is Rita Guenther Grandparents are Floyd Edwards Ainsworth and Adolph Guenther Washington Relatives report the death of Mrs Laura Hodgen Kan sas City Funeral services pending Carl Hays has pledged to Drake University Kappa Psi pharmaceutical fraternity Harold Gamon and wife welcome daughter Nancy Louise born Tuesday at the local hospital Weight 9 pounds 24 ounces

Don Edwards Ainsworth Timothy Lloyd Mercy Hospital Iowa City Laura Hodgen Kansas City Carl Hays Alta Hays Drake University Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Carl Drake College of Pharmacy Harold Gamon Nancy Louise

Accident at West 2nd and North Ave injures two

Two people were injured Saturday in a crash at the West 2nd Street and North Ave intersection at about 12 10 p m. Alice Mae Deutsch and George Simon Deutsch of Route 5 Iowa City were in one car and failed to yield to James Lynn Johnson of Des Moines. They were taken to an Iowa City hospital with cuts bruises and broken ribs. Alice Mae Deutsch was charged by Washington City Police with failure to yield the right of way.

West 2Nd North Ave Alice Mae Deutsch George Simon Deutsch Iowa City Deutsch Auto West 2Nd St James Lynn Johnson Des Moines Washington City

Choir Festival Planned by Ten Mennonite Churches in Iowa

Ten Mennonite churches across Johnson Henry and Washington counties plan a Sunday Choir Festival in Kalona at Hillcrest Union Iowa Mennonite School. About 275 singers from Sugar Creek Bethel Eureka and nearby churches will rehearse at 2 30 pm and perform at 7 30 pm with Dr Daniel Moe of the University of Iowa Music Department directing and guest conducting. The public is invited to attend the evening concert.

Johnson Iowa Henry Washington Hillcrest Union Washington Area Sugar Creek Bethel Eureka

Democrats Plan Second Caravan With County Candidates

Democrats from Washington County announce a Saturday caravan on November 2 visiting four towns. Participants include Corbin Crawford for state representative Marie Jones for county treasurer and Ray Miller for county sheriff. The event begins 12 30 p m from Bridges building. Estimated arrivals Ainsworth 1 p m Crawfordsville 2 p m Sail Inn Cafe Wayland 2 45 p m Luncheon Brighton 3 30 p m. Citizens urged to join by 12 15 p m.

Washington County Corbin Crawford Marie Jones Ray Miller Bridges Ainsworth Crawfordsville Wayland Brighton

Mock election by Y's Men yields two surprise governors

Members of the Y's Men's club held a mock election last night. Richard McCleery and Snoopy each received one vote for governor. Cheer a sick friend with a floral arrangement from Wolf's, with regular hospital deliveries.

Y’s Men's Club Richard McCleery Snoopy Wolf's

Edith Jones Funeral Services Held in Sherman Eden

Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Jones were held Tuesday afternoon at Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev. M. O. Smith presiding. Pallbearers included Frank Kleese Maurice Meyer Robert Scranton Eldin Bauer Lloyd Bauer and Howard Caldwell. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

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