Cancer Society meeting reports county chapter activities
The Washington County chapter of the American Cancer Society held its annual meeting at the county fairgrounds. Joe Knotek led the session with Rev. Arthur Peters as acting secretary. Mrs. Knotek opened with prayer and Geraldine Schulty presented the financial report. The group discussed preparations for the Cancer Crusade, films and literature distribution at the County Fair and to clubs, aid to patients, publicity efforts with local media, and memorial funds totaling 1232.25 dollars. Officers were re-elected and area chairmen appointed as the chapter plans for the forthcoming year beginning in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
The
American Cancer Society
Washington County Fairgrounds
Joe Knotek
Arthur Peters
Knotek
Geraldine Schulty
Cecile Miller
Wellman
Art Duensing
Mac Wallace
David McGaffey
Shirley DeVries
Washington
Mrs. Earnest Whiting dies at 49 in Crawfordsville
Mrs Earnest Whiting 49 of Crawfordsville died Wednesday September 13 1967 at Washington County Hospital after a week of declining health. Funeral Saturday at 1 30 p m United Presbyterian Church Crawfordsville with Rev Robert Rus sing in charge burial in Crawfordsville Cemetery Jones Funeral Home Washington handling arrangements. Survivors include husband Earnest Jr a student in Arkansas two sisters Lorraine Stott Athens Illinois and Rosann Bradford Chicago. Nancy Simons born May 13 1918 Cantril Illinois daughter of William E and Effie Hogan Simons reared in Springfield Illinois married April 10 1944 to Earnest Whiting. She was active in church and American Legion Auxiliary held leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest Whiting
Crawfordsville
Washington County Hospital
United Presbyterian Church
Robert Rushing
Crawfordsville Cemetery
Nancy Simons
Cantril, Ill
William E
Effie Hogan Simons
Springfield
Ill
Earnest Jr
Arkansas
Albert
Lorraine) Stott
Athens, Ill
Rosann Bradford
Chicago
Punt Pass and Kick contest opens in Washington
Registration is open for the annual Punt Pass and Kick competition sponsored locally by Mace Motor Co and nationally by Ford Motor Co. The event will be held on October 7 or 14 with registration due by October 6. Eligible are boys aged eight through 13 from the area. James Rossen directs the seventh annual local event with the coaching staff assisting. Local registrants should sign up at the car lot on the east edge of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mace Motor Co
Ford Motor Co
Bill Boshart
Mace Motor Today
James Rossen
Helscher earns Chartered Life Underwriter honors
J W Helscher of Washington General Agent for the Ohio National Life Co in southeastern Iowa has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter designation at the American College of Life Underwriters conferment in Chicago. He joined the O N L in 1960 after Montgomery Ward tenure and now serves twenty two Iowa counties. The CLU program trains professionals in life and health insurance, law, finance, and estate planning. Local courses are at Coe College Cedar Rapids.
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J. W. Helscher
Washington
Ohio National Life Ins. Co
Iowa
Life
American College of Life Underwriters
Cheago
Illinois
C.L.U
Montgomery Ward
Helscher
O. E. Shacklett
Ohio National Life
Shacklett
Million Dollar Round Table
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Chartered Life Underwriter
American Society of Chartered Life Underwriters
Rainfall Brings Relief to County Farms and City
Washington received three fourths of an inch of rainfall Wednesday night with overcast skies. The moisture benefited pastures lawns and new seedings though corn and soybeans missed the timing. County Extension director James Frier noted soil moisture had kept crops in decent shape but a bit more rain could have boosted potential yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Frier
Crawford Township ASCS nominees listed for election
One Crawford Township nominee was omitted from the Washington ASCS Community Committee ballot. The Crawford nominees are Richard Dare Silas Finke Jr. Alvin Jones Raymond Rich Charles W. Twinam Clayton Widmer Noah Widmer and Russell Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Township
Washington Ascs
Richard Dare
Silas Finke Jr
Alvin Jones
Raymond Rich
Charles W. Twinam
Clayton Widmer
Noah Widmer
Russell Williams
Hawkeye Stamp Club plans Burlington exhibit
The Hawkeye Stamp Club of Burlington Iowa announces its annual Stamp Exhibit on September 24 at Memorial Auditorium Banquet Room. Open to the public 12 noon to 7 pm the show will feature new elements including special displays from the United Nations and United States Postal Departments. It will include a bourse for dealers and exhibits of US commemoratives Christmas stamps Israel and Vatican City issues. Members hail from Burlington Fla Madison Donnellson Washington Swedesburg and Monmouth Nauvoo. For information contact president Douglas Keck at 1131 South Garfield Burlington IA 52601.
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Hawkeye Stamp Club
Burlington
Iowa
Memorial Auditorium
United Nations
United States Postal Departments
U. S
Israel
Vatican City
Madison
Donnellson
Washington
Swedesburg
Monmouth
Nauvoo
Ilinois
Douglas Keck
South Garfield
County Demo heads to hold district parley
W E Bert Leming of Wilton Junction calls a meeting of the Democratic chairman and vice chairman from twelve Iowa First District counties. They will elect a successor to Mrs William Beverly Spector of Iowa City who resigned August 25. The Columbus Junction gathering Sunday September 17 at 2 30 p m seeks to fill the unexpired term on the State Central Committee. Spector leaves to teach full time at Horace Mann School Iowa City.
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Iowa
W. E. ‘Bert’ Leming
Wilton Junction
William
Beverly) Spector
Iowa City
Columbus Junction
Spector
State Central Committee
Horace Mann School
Honor Graduate Pence tops refrigeration course
Pvt. Gary A. Pence, son of Mr and Mrs Wade E Pence of 1401 North Sixth Ave, was named Honor Graduate of the 22nd Refrigeration Equipment Repair Course at the U S Army Engineer School. He achieved the highest overall average in a class of 22 and earned Refrigeration Specialist designation after completing 11 weeks of training in assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing portable and mobile equipment. Pence, a 1960 graduate of Washington High School, entered the Army in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary A. Pence
Wade E. Pence
North Sixth Ave
Techni - Taylor
Department of Mechanical and Technical Equipment
U. S. Army Engineer School
Pence
Washington High School
Peace
Army
FCC grants stay on AT&T interstate rate cut timing
The FCC allowed AT&T to delay a 10 million dollar interstate rate reduction until November 1 and another 20 million until May 1. The order lets AT&T expand its investment base by 544 million and earn 7 to 7.5 percent on new plant spending, with reviews to avoid rigid ceilings on long term return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Federal Communications Commission Today
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
FCC
At&t
Bank theft in Buffalo Iowa Ends with arrests
Suspects robbed Buffalo Savings Bank shortly before 11:30 a.m. taking president Albert Matthys hostage and fleeing with $4,000 to $5,000. Illinois State Police stopped two men at a Milan roadblock, recovered the cash, and freed Matthys. The pair were taken to Rock Island headquarters for questioning.
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Davenport
Iowa
UPI
Buffalo Savings Bank
Tiny Buffalo
Illinois
Buffalo
Albert Matthys
Matthys
Milan
Ill
Theodore Radetzki
Rock Island
Wyman farmer critically injured after farm accident
Richard Young, 36, of near Wyman, underwent brain surgery at University Hospitals Iowa City after a tractor power take-off detached and struck him in the chest and head while he worked alone with a feed grinder. His wife found him about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. He remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Young
Wyman
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Mr. Young
Social calendar events Thursday and Friday across groups
Thursday features CES at 8 p m at Masonic Temple Women of Moose enrollment at 8 p m Moose Home and several 7 to 8 p m meetings led by CWF Martha Group Priscilla Group HJ Club and others Friday lists Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem Commandery Methodist WSCS U P W circles and a cooperative luncheon with multiple hosts Saturday presents Shirts and Skirts at 8 p m in Legion Hall with Bob Lucas from Waterloo as caller and a snack table Guests are welcome
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CES
Masonic Temple
Women of Moose
Moose Home
Martha Group
Leonard Llewellyn
Priscilla Group
Carl Chalupa
HJ Club
Larry Marek
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Bethlehem Commandery
Methodist
WSCS
Marion Ave
Raymond Whisler
Dwane Shalla
Park
Harvey Holden
Dale Caldwell
First Presbyterian U
Carrie Davis
Halcyon House
Legion Hall
Bob Lucas
Waterloo
Ray to speak to area Republicans at First District dinner
Republican State Chairman Ray will preview party activities for the 1968 elections at the First District Republican dinner in Mount Pleasant at 7 p.m. on Sunday September 17. Attendees include district officials and county leaders. Plans for the $100-a-plate Dinner with Ronald Reagan on October 25 and Buck Night on September 28 will be outlined and discussed.
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Mount Pleasant
Robert D. Ray
Iris
Richard F. Drake
Muscatine
C. P. Weldin
Washington
Cooper Evans
Grundy Center
Ronald Reagan
Des Moines
Winners listed for Coun try Club Ladies Medal golf
Results from the Ladies Medal Tournament at the Country Club show Rosemary Nemmers first in A flight with Morrison, Hohl, and Lloyd second. Brindley first in B flight with Levy second. Truax first in C flight with Cox and Hillman second. Ryner first in D flight with McFarland second. Awards will be presented at the Ladies Day luncheon next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Rosemary Nemmers
Sara Lu Morrison
Mary Hohl
Kathy Lloyd
Dorothea Brindley
Carolyn Levy
Rose Truax
Lorene Cox
Babe Hillman
Vera Ryner
Frieda McFarland
Marriage license issued in Washington County
Ronald Lee Stutzman of Kalona and Glenna Marie Sakulin of Richmond were issued a marriage license by Washington County Clerk of Court Robert Porter. Charles E. Hayes of Mutual Trust Life Insurance Co. recently graduated from the Life Underwriter Training Council course, a two year program covering many phases of underwriting.
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Ronald Lee Stutzman
Kalona
Glenna Marie Sakulin
Richmond
Washington County
Robert Porter
Local social notes from Washington and area
Local news items report multiple visits and events including Bob Helscher a junior at Iowa Wesleyan College and John Helscher in dental school at the University of Iowa. The Wingas and Evans family visit relatives in Washington while Expo 67 Toronto and a Singing Festival in Montreal are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Helscher
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mr. Pleasant
John Helscher
University of Iowa
Iowa City
J. W. Helscher
Washington
John
Judi Thompson
E. R. Evans
Glyn
Cardiff
Wales
E. L. Edwards
East Washington Street
J. R. Williams
Crawfordsville
Howard Williams
Wyman
Livestock Market Report From Chicago Furthers Demand
Markets show hogs at steady to strong with some instances 25 higher. Prices include No 1 210-220 lb at 20.50-21.00, 38 head at 20.75, 75 head at 21.00, No 1-2 200-225 lb around 20.50, No 1-3 200-240 lb 19.75-20.25, and 240-270 lb 19.25-19.75. Cattle 300 head, calves scarce, canner and cutter cows 15.00-16.50. Sheep 500 head with spring slaughter lambs steady. 90-110 lb at 23.50-24.50, 23.00-23.50. mixed good and choice 22.00-23.00.
Pvt Jay M Heck Completes Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood
Private Jay M Heck ER 17764475 finishes basic training and enters light automotive training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri 65473. The update notes his move from basic to specialized schooling at the military base.
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Heck Pvt
Jay M. Heck
Ft. Leonard Wood
Heck
Sandy Hayes Brides Groom-to-Be Shower Honoree
Mrs Roger Waggoner and Mrs Cloyce Hayes hosted a bridal shower for Sandy Hayes who will wed Terrance P Greiner here on Saturday. Twenty guests played bridal games before gifts were opened. Attending were the mothers Mrs L L Hayes and Mrs Raymond N Greiner of Keota and the bride's grandmother Mrs C L Eyestone.
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Roger Waggnoner
Cloyce Hayes
Sandy Hayes
Terrance P. Greiner
L. L. Hayes
Raymond N. Greiner
Keota
C.L. Eyestone
Admitted Yesterday At Local Hospitals
Several patients were admitted yesterday in Washington and Columbus Junction. Mrs Joe West underwent surgery and Mrs Ed win Novotny received medical care. Dismissals included Ethan Todd Crist Clyde Johnson Mrs Donald Schantz and Dale Booth, all from Washington or Columbus Junction.
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Joe West
Washington
Surgical
Edwin Novotny
Ethan Todd Crist
Columbus Junction
Clyde Johnson
Donald Schantz
Dale Booth
Harrington Outlines Plans at Y's Men's Club
Washington High School head football coach Roger Harrington spoke Tuesday at the Y's Men's Club outlining plans for the coming year and the future of the football program. He described the program, introduced assistants, and noted efforts to improve athletics at the local schools.
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Roger Harrington
Washington High School
Harrington
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Cancer Society Meeting
Jones Funeral Home
Women's Guild
American Legion Auxiliary
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffry
Livingston, Day, Meeker & Bates
Robert Day
Everett Meeker
Robert Bates
South Ave
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
M. L. Tweeton
North Marion
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
CLU
Crawford
ASCS
Howers
Wolf's Flower Shop
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Commission
Shelly Tappan Trio
Wyman Farmer
Ray
Stone's
Squire
Robert Roberts
Richard Winga
John Winga
John Wingas
Arnold Schradel
Lisa
Palo Alto
Calif
Alicin Schradel
Mary Rita
Riverside
Irene Heck
H. B. Waddell
Mattoon
Richard R. Winga
John Winga Jr
Mason City
Winga
Westfall, Laird, Burlington, Bovard and Henry
Air Force
Carl Guther
Ora C. Matthess
Hollywood
Hawaii
Joe Falk
University Hospital
Don Applegate
J. K. Underwood
Knoxville
Ross Jones
Mercy Hospital
W. J. Shannon
Larry Shalla
Laurie
Beth
Council Bluffs
W. R. Hughes
Hughes
Mrs. Shannon
Keith Shields
France
Italy
Switzerland
Spain
Y’s Men’s
V.F.W
Stag & Stagette
Ainsworth Cafe
Ainsworth
Bill
Betty Marsh
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