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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1969

Page

2

Washington Highland adult education fall 1969 classes

Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids offers 11 adult education courses for Washington and Highland districts starting the week of September 22 for 10 weeks. Tuition is $14. classes run 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Washington Community High School and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Highlands Riverside. Contact Lynne Rusley or George Grush for details.

Washington Highland Community Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids Washington Community High School Washington Junior High School Highlands Community High School Riverside Lynne Rusley Washington George Grush

Miss Ohio advances in beauty pageant

Kathy Lynn Baumann Miss Ohio moved into the finals of the Miss America contest as a favorite after her second preliminary win. The Bowling Green State University junior wore a gold lame jumpsuit and delivered an acrobatic dance that won her talent segment, after earlier triumphs in a hot pink swimsuit.

Miss Ohio Atlantic City N.J UPI Kathy Lynn Baumann Miss Baumann Bowling Green State University Convention Hall

Nixon to golf in afternoon at Marine Corps station

President Nixon plans a late morning flight from Del Rio with a stop at Gulfport Mississippi to meet Gov John Bell Williams and Senators Eastland and Stennis and Rep Colmer. The talks will occur aboard Air Force One before a proposed return to Washington by Monday evening.

James O. Eastland John Stennis William Colmer D-Miss Air Force One Gulfport Mississippi Washington Andrews Air Force Base

Obituary: Loran J Moorhead of Shenandoah

Loran J Moorhead died in Shenandoah September 5 1969 after several months illness. Born Crawfordsville February 9 1899 to Joseph A and Rosalie Craig Moorhead he attended Olds High School and Grinnell College. Survived by brother Clarence C Moorhead Crawfordsville and many nieces and nephews. funeral in Shenandoah Monday September 8 1969. he was former Shenandoah Sentinel employee.

Loran J. Moorhead Shenandoah Crawfordsville Joseph A Rosalie Craig Moorhead Olds High School Grinnell College Thelma Harper Shenandoah Sentinel Methodist Church American Legion Rotary Club Nina Moorhead McCoy Ralph W. Moorhead Clarence C. Moorhead Clarence Moorhead

Washington Community School Board Sets Wednesday Meeting

The Wash ington Community school board will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the home economics room at the high school building.

Washington Community School Board

Reorganize truck highway penalties

A Des Moines UPI report notes a legislative subcommittee studying Iowa Highway Commission operations adopted a recommendation to place all truck enforcement under the Iowa Department of Public Safety. The plan would unify fuel tax, reciprocity, weight and size, and cargo and route enforcement under one agency, changing duties from the Highway Commission and Commerce Commission and Department of Revenue. The Department of Public Safety oversees the Iowa Highway Patrol. The recommendation will go to an interim committee as possible 1970 legislation.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Highway Commission Iowa Department of Public Safety Highway Comroiesion Commerce ‘Commission Department of Revenue Departent of Public Safety Iowa Highway Patrol

Funeral Monday for Lee Sanders 62

Funeral services for Lawrence Lee Sanders 62 of Rural Route 3 Keota will be Monday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Buford Barnes officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery. Sanders died Friday morning in Mercy Hospital Iowa City after illness since last May. He was born August 14, 1907 near Dublin Washington County, married Edna Loeffler August 30, 1935, was a farmer, and lived his life in the county. He is survived by his wife a son Leland Sanders a daughter Patricia Custer five grandchildren and his mother and step father. He was preceded in death by his father and one grandchild.

Lawrence (Lee) Sanders Keota Jones Funeral Buford Barnes New Haven Mr. Sanders Mercy Hospital Iowa City Dublin Washington County Ray Ollie Robertson Sanders Edna Loeffler Dutch Creek Leland Sanders Patricia Custer Charles Wheeling West Chester

Rebekah Lodge resumes meetings and plans events

The Rebekah Lodge held a Friday business meeting with 38 members as Leona Gardner led proceedings. The charter was undraped for Mrs. Hazel Godwin and Fred Zieglowsky, a potluck for all members set for Sept 19 at 6 pm, and committees announced for September social and October refreshment duties.

Rebekah Lodge Leona Gardner Noble Grand Hazel Godwin Fred Zieglowsky Henry Wagenknecht Don Norton John Beemblossom Albert Wehr Myral Smith

Hen Green Winged Teal Distinguishing Features

A note on辨 distinguishing the green-winged teal drake and hen by the bright wing speculum and absence of the blue forewing patch, contrasting with blue-winged teal. Iowa Conservation Commission photo credit.

Iowa Conservation Commission

Know your birds teals season in Iowa

Teal hunters should study teal in flight during pre season scouting. Iowa’s teal season runs September 13 to 21 with specific shooting hours and bag limits. Legal species are blue winged, green winged, and cinnamon teal. Drakes lose bright spring markings after moult. cinnamon teal are rare in Iowa. By Kenneth Formanek Information Officer.

Des Moines Iowa Kenneth Formanek

Joy Ford Weds Donald L Clark in Columbus Junction Church

Joy Ford daughter of Lyle V Gipple and Donald L Clark son of Robert Clark were married Friday September 5 at 7 PM in the Columbus Junction United Presbyterian Church. Rev James Johnson read the vows. The bride wore white lace and carried red and white flowers. Attendants were Mrs Michael Forbes and Miss Lora Martin. Ushers were Edward and Ronald Clark. A reception for 130 followed. The couple will reside in Columbus Junction after a week's honeymoon. she works at Thatcher Plastic Packaging in Muscatine and he at Mondanto Company.

Columbus’ Junction Joy Ford Lyle V. Gipple Donald L. Clark Robert Clark Columbus Junction United Presbyterian Church James Johnson Wapello United Presbyterian Church Michael Forbes Lora Martin Columbus Junction Moire Paul Morgan Columbus Edward and Ronald Clark Thatcher Plastic Packaging Muscatine Mondanto Company

Halcyon House Notes on Fall Activities and Visitors

Halcyon House residents enjoyed cooler nights as the geranium bed bloomed pink. Visitors arrived from Arizona, California, Georgia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Highlights include Mary Mottet’s first flying trip to Arizona, Florence Baird’s Holy Land program, and Earl Chambers’ rag rug creations. Mrs. Perle Kyle’s Gift Fair items are anticipated for December. Olga Jungbluth is expected to join the household Monday.

Halcyon House Arizona California Georgia Virginia Pennsylvania Florence Baird Holy Land Perle Kyle Mrs Olga Jungbluth

Community clubs plan educational tour and activities

The Go and Let Go Club met with Margaret Farrier Tuesday, eleven women and two children present. Roll call answered with an embarrassing moment and a decision to an educational tour was voted. A committee will make plans for the trip. In a church group, nineteen members of the St. Paul United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship gathered Thursday at the church with Mrs. Ralph Witthoft presiding. The devotional theme Our Duties guided remarks by Mrs. Ted Zieglowsky and others. New books for the coming year were distributed and the theme Being the Good News discussed. A Senior Circle meeting is set for Wednesday September 10 at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. Alma Chamberlin. A family night wiener roast is planned for Sunday September 21 at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park, with each family bringing their own wieners, buns, and one dish to pass. Refreshments were served by several members.

Margaret Farrier St. Paul Alma Chamberlin Sunset Park Ezra Jones John Ramsey Melvin Schnicker

H J Club Plans Mt Pleasant Tour

The H J Club will meet next Thursday September 11 at 9 am at Mrs Lucille Escher home to tour Mt Pleasant. Members must contact the telephone committee by Monday to go. The next regular meeting is October 9 with Mrs Escher and co hostess Mrs Lawrence Whisler.

H. J. Club Lucille Escher Mt. Pleasant Escher Lawrence Whisler

Civil Defense Benefit Barbecue at County Fairgrounds

Washington County C B ers sponsor a civil defense benefit chicken barbecue Sunday afternoon. Serving begins at 4 p m and the public is invited.

Civil Defense Washington County C - B’ers Washington County Fairgrounds

Social Calendar Notes for Week In West Chester

Social calendar notices list events for the week with times and venues. Rainbow Girls meet at 6 p.m. Saturday, others include Shirts and Skirts at 8:30 p.m. Fairgrounds and various chapter meetings, luncheons, desserts, and guest speakers through Wednesday at churches, Masonic Temples, YWCA, and community rooms with participants and organizers named.

Masonic Temple Fairgrounds Len Buch Farrier Sunset Park

Temple Son of Local Residents Joins Service

Lt. (jg) David Temple MSC USNR based at Bldg 11 MMG Bethesda Maryland 20014 is the son of Mr and Mrs Sikke Temple of Keota.

David Temple Msc USNR MMG Bethesda Temple Is Mrs. Sikke Temple Keota

Local residents note family travels and new milestones

Mr and Mrs E E Ward return from a Lake Superior trip to Canada with grandson Larry Ward of San Jose California He flies home from Minneapolis Steve Lins and Jeff Wilson depart Hayward California after ten days with relatives Charles Shanks teaches in Keokuk as he oversees nine elementary schools Mrs Cletus Kaska earns a B A in elementary education from the University of Iowa daughter of Orville Griggs of rural Washington Navy enlistee David Tempie among Keota family stationed at Bethesda Md John Shanks marries Lynn Arnold of Kirksville Mo both are juniors at Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville

E. E. Ward Lake Superior Canada Larry Ward San Jose Calif Larry Mineapolis Cletus Kaska Atalissa University of Iowa Orville Griggs Washington John Shanks Calvin Shanks Lynn Arnold Kirksville, Mo Northeast Missouri State College Kirksville

First Presbyterian Women Meet at United Presbyterian Home

The United Presbyterian Women Association met for dessert with Mrs. Archie Kauffman presiding. Richard Herlein of Prairie Flower School explained Camp REECE benefits for exceptional children and new school rooms. Officers urged to attend the executive board meeting at the church. missions and kitchen reports given. 1969 Least Coin offering dedicated. Next dessert meeting is November 7 with a Thanksgiving service.

First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women Association United Presbyterian Home Archie Kauffman Richard Herlein Prairie Flower School Clarence Dehne Camp Reece Kauffman John Witthoff William Petratz Richard Colby

Medical admissions and dismissals listed for Washington area

Yesterday admitted Mrs Roy Steele and Larry Anderson with medical status in Washington and Keota. Today admitted John Mayer in Washington. Dismissed today Stephen Butler and Mrs Milo Sorden in Washington. Dismissed yesterday Mrs Walter Kyle in Washington. Long term care noted.

Roy Steele Washington Larry Anderson Keota John Mayer Stephen Butler Milo Sorden Walter Kyle

Parking revenue case limits regents ramp bonds

The court ruled parking ramp revenue cannot fully cover revenue bonds and debated regents authority to approve ramp construction. Legrand argues facilities are necessary for students and visitors, noting parking is essential as nearly 10,000 daily cars arrive. Justice Larson did not participate.

Regents Legrand

Past Matrons Club Frees Friday Recalls Members

Twenty three members met at the Captain's Table for dessert. Mrs. G. W. Manassier paid tribute to the memory of three deceased members. Mrs. Fred Bey led a short business meeting. The afternoon was spent reminiscing about last summer and visiting.

G. W. Manassier Fred Bey

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Nixon Moorhead Wolf's Flower Shop Lee Sanders Drake Sacramento Ronald Reagan Donna Belle Hughes Douglas Walton Gary Parsons Dick Gipple Burlington Rita Gipple Osincup’s Prescription Service Center Halcyon Notes Mary Mottet ST. Paul Women’s Fellowship H.J. Club Harry Turner Clifford Ramsdale Claire Keating Robert Ruppert Verne Landers Jaycee Ettes Linda Bean Worthy High Priestess Club Roger Chapman YWCA Victor Peiffer E. E. Stutsman American Legion Auxiliary Gold Star Mothers Art Guild Association For Retarded Children Nurses Home Shiloh Sunshine Sisters James Hotchkiss Martin Beenblossom FOE Hall Tops Club VW Room Noble Grand Circle Cyrus Zeredatha Council Republican Women Executive Committee Robert Stephens WSCS West Chester Pythian Sisters Crawfordsville Ces Good Will Club Just Us D. O. Butler BY Leo Hoover Sherman Eden Washington, Iowa Dial Steve Lins Jeff Wilson Hayward Charles Shanks Keokuk David Tempie Sikke Temple Navy Bethesda, Md Mr. Herlein UPW Robert Larson
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