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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1971

Page

2

Rotary District 600 leader highlights global service impact

District Governor Logan Reif of Kalona lauds Rotary's growth to 14 821 clubs and 701 000 members in 149 countries. He cites awards for 600+ youth, Group Study Exchange, a World Community Service aid to District 195 eye programs, and 93 students in Rotary International Youth Exchange across District 600.

Reif Rotary Rotary Club Logan Reif Kalona District 600 Rotary Foundation Rotary District 600 United Arab Republic Cyprus Lebanon Jordan Sudan Baharein U.S al Draley Iowa City Washington Rotary International

Mourer wins Region 7 Iowa Soil Conservation Award

Ray Mourer of Richland is the Region 7 sweepstakes winner in the 1971 Iowa Soil Conservation Achievement Awards. He represents Washington County in east central Iowa against eleven counties, with a long history of conservation work since 1959 including terracing drainage stabilization ponds and methane soil practices and serving on local committees and the county F H A board.

Ray Mourer Richland Iowa Larry Shalla Washingtion County Mourer Des Moines Register and Tribune Washington County Soil District Soil Conservation Service Lake Darling F.H.A. County Board

Army Private Greiner Arrives at Fort Lewis for Basic Training

Army Private David C. Greiner 18 son of Mr and Mrs Wilford L Greiner Route 1 Washington Iowa arrived at Fort Lewis Washington to begin eight weeks of infantry basic training. He will learn drill and ceremonies weapons map reading combat tactics military courtesy military justice first aid and army history and traditions. He is scheduled to complete basic on October 15.

FT. Lewis Wash David C. Greiner Wilford L. Greiner Washington Iowa U.S. Army Infantry Training Center Greiner

Stork Gazette Birth Announcements Highlight Area Families

Micah Renee Brunk daughter of Ronald and Brenda Brunk of 403 S Hamilton. Jennifer Lea Cutkomp daughter of Craig and Linda Cutkomp Rural Route 2 Columbus Junction. Traci Jo Blakley daughter of Steven Blakley 409 FE 2nd Washington. Kevin Ronald Bohn son of Ronald and Linda Bohn 6045 7th Washington. Robert Alan Fisher son of Jackie Fisher Box 123 Keswick. Christian Alfred Olson son of Jeffrey and Karen Olson 4308 S 8th Washington. Melinda Ann Miller daughter of Glen Miller Jr Rural Route 2 Columbus Junction.

Micah Renee Brunk Mrs Ronald Brunk 403 S. Hamilton, Kevin Jennifer Lea Cutkomp Craig Eugene Cutkomp Columbus Junction Traci JO Blakley Steven Russell Blakley Washington Robert Alan Fisher Jackie Lee Fisher Box Keswick Christian Alfred Olson Jeffrey Raymond Olson S. 8Th, Washington Melinda Ann Miller Glen Amos Miller Jr

Halcyon House Birthday Party for 91st Year

Mrs Hallie Hall enjoyed a joyful weekend with her daughter Catherine Van Riper visiting from Kalamazoo. The Bethel Mennonite Church service in Wayland was led by a church member, and visitors from the United Methodist Church board spoke during their Iowa stay.

Hallie Hall C. J Catherine van Riper Kalamazoo Mich Bethel Mennonite Church Wayland National Board of Health and Welfare Ministries United Methodist Church Phil E. Souder Warren, Ind Steve Cowman Winona Winona, Minn. the Rev. George F. Dimmitt South Iowa Methodist Homes Iown Hallie Hull van Riper Everett Griffith Rhoda Griffith Edwin Chrissinger Mr. Pleasant Rhoda Helen Foser Harriet Parham Cliff Camarillo Calif Gloria Russell

Injured man dragged by cow hospitalized in Washington County

Mitchell Allen of Columbus Junction remains in Washington County Hospital for injuries from being dragged by a cow for about 20 minutes at his farm home. He had grabbed a rope when pulled off his feet and dragged through a field, suffering severe burns and bruising. Allen is the son in law of Mrs. Floyd Marston of Washington.

Mitchell Allen Columbus Junction Washington County Hospital Mr. Allen Floyd Marston Washington

Helfrich Funeral Services and Community Rites

Funeral services for Donald P. Helfrich were held Thursday at Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev. W J Stevens presiding. VFW conducted graveside rites led by Walter Johnson with a color guard and firing squad among the participants. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Kenneth Davisson Jack Hotle Larry Arbogast Glen Widmer Cloyce Maxwell Francis Reed Milo Steele Jr Willard Gray

Bible school grads Thomases complete Gilead course

Mr and Mrs Terry G Thomas formerly of Washington Iowa have finished a five month Bible instruction and missionary training program at the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead in New York City. They say the course emphasizes practical Bible application and peaceful cohabitation in a war torn world as they prepare for a special assignment in Bolivia.

Bolivia Terry G. Thomas Eunice Seiglinde Sommatzsch Germany Watchtower Bible School of Gilead New York City Mr. Thomas Jehovah Witnesses Washington Watchtower Bible School of Gilead Jehovah's Witnesses United States Watchtower Society

Bowlers donate 32 dollars to Muscular Dystrophy Fund

Jack Eaton and Melody Makers Bowling League members gave 32 dollars to the Muscular Dystrophy Fund after watching the Jerry Lewis telethon. Eaton and others invited league bowlers to contribute while Ken Hanson led as president and Mrs Eaton served as vice president.

Jack Eaton Washington Melody Makers Eaton Jerry Lewis Ken Hanson

Swift family update from Lackland AFB assignment

Swift and family connection reported with CMR No 6Sq 3709 Flight 1408 at Lackland AFB Texas 78236. Mentioned by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swift of 6038.

Jimmie L. Swift Lackland Afb Texas Swift Charles Swift

Professional Directory Listings in Livingston Area

Directory entries list attorneys Morrison and Lloyd Edmond Morrison Jr James E Lloyd and others with addresses on West Washington Street Main Street and East Main Street. Also listed are doctors Dr M L Tweeton J R Bissland chiropractor Maplewood Manor Nursing Home and osteopathic physician Dr P Letter with contact numbers.

Explain strategist program to Rotary

Susan Christensen and Kay Kramer of the Regional Educational Resource Center in Coralville explained their program to the Rotary Club on Thursday. The center trains teachers to handle student problems in individual or small groups, including students with education handicaps.

Susan Christensen Kay Kramer Coralville Rotary Club

Soybean Variety Plot Tour Planned in Washington County

Washington County farmers are reminded of a soybean variety plot tour on Tuesday afternoon September 14 from 1 to 3 at the Frank Patterson farm north of Washington on Highway 1. The event features 31 soybean varieties planted May 25 for comparison and plots from June 25 and July 10 to show planting date effects.

Washington County Frank Patterson Washington Highway No. 1 Jim Frier

Kidney Foundation Sells Halloween Candy for Research

The Iowa Kidney Foundation in Washington launches a candy sale to fund research dialysis equipment and supplies. Co chairs Joy Gillesby and Carolyn Levy lead volunteers Dick Colby Keith Vetter Wand Zuehlke Marie Hansen and Rita Maggert as they plan an Iowa City meeting to learn new methods and support the foundation's work.

Iowa Kidney Foundation Washington Joy Gillesby Carolyn Levy Dick Colby Keith Vetter Wand Zuehlke Marie Hansen Rita Maggert Iowa City

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Soils Award Saust With Howe Wolf's Wolf's Flower Shop the Stork Gazette Kevin Ronald Bohn Ronald Anthony Bohn 7Th Halcyon House Sherrif Gary Miller Kinross Arthur Kaufman Miller Bible School Grads Society the Watchtower Awake Thomas South America Washington, Iowa Jehovah’s Witnesses Evening Journal Perry Crall Agency DIAL Washington County Assessor's Board of Review Assessor Daytonville Haskins Nira Noble Richmond Rubio Washington County Board OF Review Professional Directory Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates South B John C. Owen East Main Street Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main M. L. Tweeton North Marion J. R. Bissland Production Credit Association Melvin Schneider Maplewood Manor Keota DR. P. Letter Osteopathic Optometrist John W. Lemmon Washington Evening Journal Virginia Tschantz Kidney Foundation To Progress Sitler
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