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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1967

Page

2

Student designer Gus Ivory features in House Beautiful

Gus Ivory a 21 year old Drake University design senior from Route 3 Washington had a sterling silver chess set design published in House Beautiful September issue. The project submitted by his instructor could yield about 250 per set if produced.

Gus Ivory Robert Ivory Washington House Beautiful Magazine Gus Route 3 Washingtn House Beautiful Drake University Des Moines

Local students head to colleges and a nursing program

Bill Lance son of Mr and Mrs Roger Lance of Washington is enrolled at the University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls majoring in special education. Dennis Griggs son of Mr and Mrs Harold Griggs of West Chester will attend the University of Iowa Iowa City as a freshman pre business student. Julia Shull former Julia Hobbs of West Chester returns to St Luke's School of Nursing Cedar Rapids for her senior year. Linda Campbell leaves with her parents for Elkhart Ind to begin teaching pre school at a Rehabilitation Center. Barbara McDowell of West Chester has a graduate assistantship at the University of Missouri as a reading specialist. Virginia McDowell is a senior at St Luke's School of Nursing Cedar Rapids. Ann McDowell is a freshman at Beloit College majoring in Anthropology. The three daughters of Mr and Mrs John McDowell of West Chester.

Gus Robert Ivory New York Booker T. Washington High School Arkansas Robert Ivory’s Robert Jr Vietnam Richard David John Bill Lance Roger Lance Washington University of Northern Iowa At Cedar Falls Dennis Griggs Harold Griggs West Chester University of Iowa At Iowa City Julia Shull Julia Hobbs St. Luke’s School of Nursing Cedar Rapids Linda Campbell Herb Campbells Elkhart Ind Barbara McDowell University of Missouri Virginia McDowell Ann McDowell Beloit College Beloit Wis John McDowell

Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted in Washington

Admitted yesterday were Mrs. Virgil Davis of Washington and Mrs. Mabel Baldwin of Washington for medical reasons. Discharged today was Mrs. Anna Anwy of Washington.

Virgil Davis Washington Mabel Baldwin Anna Anwy

Iowa aging project directors train at Ames session

Dr and Mrs George Kerr of Washington spent August 29 30 at a training session in Ames sponsored by the Iowa Commission on the Aging. Directors of projects under Title III of the Older Americans Act attended under leaders from the University of Iowa and Administration on Aging. Ray L. Schwartz praised the directors for high standards and community impact.

George Kerr Washington Ames Commission On the Aging State of Iowa W. W. Morris Institute of Gerontology University of Iowa Amelia Wahl Administration On Kansas City Morris Cohen Administration On Aging Washington, D. C William Turner School of Social Work Ray L. Schwartz Kerr

Stanford team develops infant apnea alert system

Premature infants with respiratory disorders require constant watching. A Stanford University team led by Dr. William J. Daily has created an electronic monitoring system that alerts nurses within seconds when apnea occurs, enabling quick treatment such as gentle stimulation to resume breathing.

Stanford Calif UPI Stanford University Medical William J. Daily

ASC community committeemen elections set for Sept 19

Howard Lins announced ASC votes for 1967 68 community committees will take place Tuesday September 19 from noon to 9 pm at listed polling places. Nominations include three regular members and two alternates per township with ballots tabulated publicly at closing.

Howard Lins Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee ASC

Richland Names New Catholic Priest at St Frances Xavier Cabrini

The Rev. Thomas Stratman is the new priest at St Frances Xavier Cabrini parish in Richland. He arrived Thursday from Keokuk where he served as assistant pastor at St. Peter's Church since 1957. Stratman is a Burlington native and educated at St. Pauls School, Loras College, St Ambrose College, and Kenrick Seminary. He was ordained May 6, 1950 and has directed Cardinal Stritch High School in Keokuk since 1958.

Richland Thomas Stratman St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Stratman Keokuk St. Peter’s Church Burlington St. Paul’s School Loras College Dubuque St. Ambrose College Davenport Kenrick Seminary St. Louis Sacred Heart Cathedral Cardinal Stritch High School

Dinner Guests and Local Visits Reported in Kiowa Area

Dinner guests of the Hermonstorfers include Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Walkup Cedar Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Percy Myer Florida at Prairie Home. Old Settlers Day attendees were Mr. and Mrs. Louie Hermonstorfer and family. Des Moines move helpers and Ames freshman bound youths noted among weekend visits and arrivals.

Waukee Des Moines Percy Myers Dunedin Florida Walter Bower Thomas D. Marr Jr Ron Tony Kern Richmond Fred Sheetz May Marr Charles McCampbell Junior Henry Larry Sanders Greg Baumert Ames Iowa State Boyd Sanders Howard Baumert

Well Known Farmer Don Radda Dies at 64

V Donald Radda a Washington County farmer renowned for growing the world tallest corn died Friday evening at Washington County Hospital after a weeklong illness. Funeral 1:30 pm Monday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev William Arnold. burial Elm Grove cemetery. He born Oct 29 1902 in Richmond to Fred and Julia Radda. married Betty Jean Fisk in Davenport Nov 11 1946. Survived by wife four children a brother and three sisters. one son predeceased. other sister also deceased.

Donald Radda Washington County Hospital Jones Funeral Home William Arnold Christian Tabernacle Church Elm Grove Mr. Radda Richmond Fred Julia Sojka Radda Washington High School Davenport Betty Jean Fisk Washington County Radda Drum and Bugle Corps Municipal Band Barbara Ellen Julia Jean Carol Muriel Vernon Donald Jess Radda Washington Ann Mahoney Elsie Young Rock Island Ill Muriel Metzger California Clarissa Bryant

Columbus Junction men paint Methodist Church exterior

Ten volunteers completed nearly half of the exterior painting of the Columbus Junction Methodist Church on Labor Day. The crew led by Ernie Ford included Bill McGinnis Warren Lewis Charles Jenkins Bill Garrett Hershel Addleman Frank Babbitt Woodrow Shearer Ralph Marshall Bill Shearer Roy Heither and Rev Earl Josten. Volunteers planned to return to finish the project.

Columbus Junction Columbus Junction Methodist Church Ernie Ford Bill McGinnis Warren Lewis Charles Jenkins Bill Garrett Hershel Addleman Frank Babbitt Woodrow Shearer Ralph Marshall Bill Shearer Roy Heither

Presbyterian group outlines Sept. 10 11 conferences

The Christian Education Committee of Southeast Iowa Presbytery announces three Fall Conferences this weekend September 10 11. The first session at First Presbyterian Church Washington Iowa Saturday September 9 features a film demonstration of classroom teaching and inductive method. A local panel will discuss a new book Christian Education in Mission. The program also covers adult education trends and invites Presbyterian teachers pastors elders and committee members to participate.

Christian Education Committee of Southeast Iowa Robert Gillesby Clarence Dehne Vernon Elgin Harold Ganon Presbyterian Christian Education Committee

Mrs Williams visits Keota and Washington events

Mrs Amy Williams spent a week with her sister Mrs Delcy Earls in Washington. Jerry Vogel from Normal Illinois visited with his parents. Several women surprised Edna Coble for her birthday in Washington. Sandra Weber and Laura Holt will attend Ottumwa Heights this fall. The John B Weber family held its annual reunion at Keota park.

Washington Edna Coble Edna Sandra Weber Laura Holt Ottumwa Ottumwa Heights Sandra Laura John B. Weber Keota Park

Popes vacation in Ozarks and gatherings near St Louis

Hardscrabble notes reveal Mr and Mrs Robert Pope and Andy vacationing at the Ozarks and in St Louis during the last week. Various locals including Bowen, Griggs, Wehr and Augustine families join in fairs, reunions, and family celebrations across Nebraska Des Moines and West Liberty, with a birth announced for Paul Andrew Logan August 25.

Robert Pope Andy Ozarks St. Louis James C. Bowen Nebraska Howard Rhodes York Neb Seward Ray Wehr Des Moines Allen Griggs Louis Callora Mt. Plesant Nora Wehr Louis Wehr Bud Wehr Dorothy Wehr John Seviert Elmer Vincent West Chester Orville Griggs Jack Logan Paul Andrew Logan Timothy D. A. Augustine Fred Zieglowsky Earl Mabel Bandy

Blood donor Sgt. Simpson cited for three gallons given

Sgt. Laird J. Simpson, personnel technician at Sheppard Air Force Base with 19 years service, was cited by the Wichita Falls Times for outstanding work and awarded merit. The Red Cross named him a three gallon member of the Gallon Club and presented a gold lapel pin. He and his wife Jimmie Lou have two children and attend United Presbyterian Church.

Laird J. Simpson Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Times and Record News Laird Rhea Howard The Red Cross Simpson Jimmie Lou Michael Richard United Presbyterian Church Set Laird Simpson Ainsworth

HEO Club Hosts Meeting and Get Well Card

Six members of the HEO Club met with Mrs George Gould Thursday afternoon. Mrs Melvin Schnicker was a guest. Mrs Gould president conducted the meeting and a get well card was signed for Mrs Gertrude Doig. Mrs Everett Gardner assisted in serving.

HEO Club George Gould Melvin Schnicker Gould Gertrude Doig Everett Gardner

Keota families host Labor Day weekend gatherings

Mrs. Ed Shannon of Madison Wisconsin spent Labor Day weekend with the Shannons in Keota. Dr and Mrs Don Shannon and family of Houghton also joined. Mr and Mrs Elmer Waller visited with the Bells. The Roy al Neighbor picnic was at Kalona. Levern Helscher and family of Keota plus Rollie Helscher of Harper joined Wilma Erbland and Paul Eibes at Burlington. Esther McDorman of Burlington and Edward and Leo Eibes families gathered. Levern Helscher's nephew John Erbland won a $200 General Electric scholarship and will attend Southeast Iowa Junior College in Burlington. 1967 Notre Dame High School graduate and National Honor Society member.

Keota Ed Shannon Madison Wisconsin Bill Shannon Don Shannon Houghton Shannon Elmer Waller Melvin Bell Waller Kalona Levernon Helscher Rollie Helscher Harper Levernon Helschers Wilma Erbland Paul Eibes Burlington Esther McDorman Edward Eibes Leo Crow John Erbland

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