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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1968

Page

3

Club Studies Reminiscence and Holiday Crafts

Mrs L M Eicher hosted Priscilla Club lunch for nine as Glenn Holden led poems on Friendship and a reminiscence program. World War I Auxiliary coffee at Mrs Charles Mayer’s home drew 23 members and two guests to craft Christmas decor for the hospital. Y Wives met for crafts and sports with new member Mrs Charles Moore. Mrs Wesley Mullikin and others hosted.

L. M. Eicher Priscilla Club Glenn Holden Charles Mayer Grace Miller Chula Vista Calif Willard Glaze Texas Ruth Nolin Y Wives Sidney Qual Clyde Kennard Robert Poorman Charles Moore Wesley Mullikin Lauren Powley Randolph Kelsey

Cinderella 4-H Club Elects New Officers at Meeting

The Cinderella 4-H Club led by President Vicky Bauer elected Cindy Statler as president and announced new roles for Kathy Carr, Judy Bauer, and others. They plan a family night November 14 with the Franklin Cubs, will send care gifts to Vietnam servicemen, and ask members to bring cookies and items by November 4 for delivery.

Cindy Statler Vicky Bauer Washington County Fair Association Kathy Carr Judy Bauer Marjorie Peiffer Jane Bauer Kolene Kleese Denise Ralston Rose Peiffer Franklin Cubs West Chester Methodist Church Vietnam Carr

Mrs Jo Ann Jean Weds Gary Murdock in Riverside Hills

Mrs Mela Vacha and Mrs Lola DeLong attended the Hills ceremony for Jo Ann Jean of Riverside and Gary Murdock of Lone Tree. The bridegroom is a nephew of Mrs DeLong.

Mela Vacha Lola DeLong Jo Ann Jean Riverside Gary Murdock Lone Tree Hills DeLong

Bankers Talk Rates and Branch Banking in Iowa

Bankers from Iowa discuss rate competition and the idea of a maximum interest ceiling. They note that while competition may set fair rates, a fixed cap could be politically difficult. The Iowa Bankers Association indicates no final stance yet on rate recommendations and views statewide branch banking as currently adequate.

Bankers’ Association Hansen Iowa IBA

Blankenhorn and Messer Tie Wedding in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Don Blankenhorn announce the marriage of their daughter Jaclyn to David Messer son of Mrs Velma Messer. The ceremony was held Saturday Oct 19 at 7 30 p m in Des Moines and the couple reside at 703 East Washington Street Crawfordsville IA.

Don Blankenhorn Crawfordsville Jaclyn David Messer Velma Messer Wayland Des Moines East Washington Street

Hospital Admissions and Births Reported in Local Record

Admitted yesterday includes Henry Wolfe Keota medical Mrs Helene Nelson Washington medical Mrs Laura Stewart Riverside medical. Today: Mrs Anna Kleese Washington medical Teresa Gevock Brighton surgical Floyd Fisher Crawfordsville surgical. Births yesterday a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Miller Kalona. Today a son to Mr and Mrs Donald Bermel Keota and a son to Mr and Mrs Jimmy Bower Columbus Junction. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Marvin Sieren and son Keota. Today Mrs William Henry Bruty and son Harper Mrs Alexander McNeil and son Wapello.

Henry Wolfe Keota Helene Nelson Washington Laura Stewart Riverside Anna Kleese Teresa Gevock Brighton Floyd Fisher Crawfordsville Frank Miller Kalona Donald Bermel Jimmy Bower Columbus Junction Marvin Sieren William Henry Bruty Harper Alexander McNeil Wapello

Schrader Sentenced for Larceny of Motor Vehicle

Jerry LeRoy Schrader received a 10 year sentence in the state penitentiary after pleading before Judge Harold J. Fleck for larceny of a motor vehicle.

Jerry LeRoy Schrader State Penitentiary Harold J. Fleck

Waco Students Shine In Iowa All State Band Auditions

In Ottumwa Iowa on October 26 three WACO High sophomores Sue Peterson flute Vickie Dare trombone and Rick Morgan trumpet auditioned for the Iowa All State Band. Morgan earned first trumpet and will rehearse November 29 30 in Des Moines with other state selected students. The All State Concert is November 30 at the KRNT Theater. The WACO Warrior Marching Band will perform at upcoming home games and open houses during National Education Week with shows November 1 8 and 12 13 across Crawfordsville Wayland and Olds. Open houses are part of district district outreach and feature the new building uses. The band earned a first division rating at Montezuma on October 12.

Waco High School Sue Peterson Vickie Dare Rick Morgan Des Moines Waco Warrior Waco Dixie Stars and Stripes Warrior Band Montezuma Georgy Girl Jackson Ezekial Saw ‘de Wheel Crawfordsville Wayland Olds Crawfords

Grain futures update from Chicago market notes

UPI reports grain range movements with wheat and soybeans across multiple contracts. Trading data includes high low and close figures for December through July wheat and soybeans contracts, with notable entries for May June July and September maturities and monthly price variations.

Chicago UPI

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