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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1973
Page
5
A Washington County farmers group met to hear law enforcement options on rustling the rising livestock thefts advancing with higher cattle prices. Reports of nighttime helicopter activity worry neighbors as officials urged monitoring and coordinated patrols.
Washington Country Club members are told the Kerrs will not return for another year after years of leadership. Dr. Clifford W. Hesseltine becomes president of the Mycological Society of America, with prior roles as president-elect and VP. Melville, Gilpin, and Wilson families are noted in Leave, education, and assignments, alongside hardy mentions of anniversaries and historical tours from 20, 40, and 50 years ago.
Several wedding notices from Iowa towns report ceremonies on September 7 and 8. Cindy S. Hartley and Richard A. Klein wed at St Marys Lone Tree. Patricia Eileen Marek and Frank Lee Greubel married at St James Chariton. Carol J. Pogge and Craig A. Michel tied the knot at St Marys Riverside. Bonnie Sue Yoder and John Wayne Goodwin wed at Asbury Methodist Wellman.
Catina Marie Schwarz daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwayne Lee Schwarz Route 2 Linn Hollow Trailer Court Lot 19 Trudy Karen Norman daughter of Mr and Mrs David Wayne Norman Route 1 Wellman Melissa Anne Shepherd daughter of Mr and Mrs William Edward Shepherd 415 East Third Chad Aaron Evans son of Mr and Mrs David Lee Evans Box 100 Columbus City Jacquelyn Suzann Gabriel daughter of Mr and Mrs John Franklin Gabriel Jr 1407 Hershey Muscatine
Maurice Zolotow, author of a Marilyn Monroe biography, sues Norman Mailer and his publisher for 6 million dollars alleging infringement of his work by using 169 passages. Mailer countersues for defamation, claiming Zolotow overstates the issue after giving permission for only 16 passages.
In Washington this week Julie Pilcher became Worthy Advisor at a Rainbow for Girls open installation at the Masonic Temple with the theme The Key to Happiness Is in Giving. Mr and Mrs Rodney Arnold celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary Sept 10 with a party arranged by sister in law Eloise Hazen. A Honolulu bound son Rev William Arnold sent Kona coffee for the occasion. Various local families hosted and visited, including the Koehler and Smith households. Sgt and Mrs David Gentzler and Chanel plan to return from England for leave before stationing in Washington State. Continued visits from relatives in Nebraska, California, and Iowa marked the week.
Mrs. Keith Stewart of Keota will serve as the Washington County delegate for the Iowa Farm Bureau women’s tour of the nation’s capital, September 17 to 20. Several local residents and visiting relatives are noted, along with medical updates and study of diploma awards in Des Moines on September 23.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a tea honoring Gold Star Mothers Mrs. Roy Bauer Mrs. John Beenblossom Mrs. Clyde Dawson and Mrs. Ethel Palmer with readings and songs by Mrs. Leo Hoover Mrs. Dwain Tschantz and Mrs. Claire Keating performed. DeMolay installed new officers at the Masonic Temple with Tom Schlosser deputy state master councilor leading the ceremony. Michael L. Schooley, senior at Washington High, was named to Who's Who Among American High School Students. Earl Voelker spoke to the Washington Men's Club on regional environmental work and duties. The Municipal Swimming Pool reported higher revenue in 1973 at $7,425 from 26,198 swims, up modestly from 1972. Mr. and Mrs. Les Worley celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with family and guests, including Cassandra’s baptism.
Paul Boettcher retired district conservationist with the Soil Conservation Service in Washington, honored by WMT Radio TV for achievement in soil conservation. A North Dakota native, he farmed briefly, joined the U.S. Forestry Service, then the Soil Conservation Service in 195?, serving 39 years before retiring in 1972. He and his wife plan to live in Washington.
Cathy Gillesby, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Gillesby, is accepted as a regular member of the University of Iowa Scottish Highlanders after a year in bagpiping. The group performs at home games and Midwest events, and travels to Europe every four years. Separately, the Iowa Press Association has set up an emergency newsprint bank with a first deposit from a Canadian supplier to prevent any Iowa paper suspensions.
A sequence of obituaries lists Milliam J. Redlinger 32 of Iowa City Washington route three died September 9 1973 at University Hospital. Della Patton 91 died September 6 1973 in Santa Ana California former Washington High School principal. LaMonte W. Fleming 70 retired Storm Lake lumberman died September 10 1973 after illness while golfing in Washington County Hospital. Ora T. Boone 65 known as Grandpa Rhythm died September 11 1973 at University Hospitals Iowa City former University Hospitals electrician square dance caller. Kathryn Kennelly Bullion died Saturday in El Dorado Arkansas funeral in Holy Redeemer Church burial at Woodlawn El Dorado. Mrs Ruth McGinnis later Mrs Floyd Longmore memorials sought. Elsie B of Washington died September 1973 after years of illness. William Luers 92 Keokuk County resident died in Mesa Arizona. Bert Oepping 76 Columbus Junction resident died September 12 1973 at Muscatine General Hospital, formerly farmer then Lutheran Home resident. Clarence Book of Lindy died September 12 1973 at home. Helen Harmeier 79 died September 13 1973 at Duluth Minnesota, home at St Ann's Home Duluth. Frank Schad 89 died September 13 1973 at Parkview Home Wayland, formerly north of Noble. Ross Shaffer 63 died this morning in Davenport, longtime Washington resident and Schwerman Trucking driver.
Hospital Monday Care notes admissions and patient movements. Names mentioned include Mrs Allen Olson in Washington and William Clark in Washington with term care. Admitted yesterday are Mrs Emma ines in Washington and Mrs Louisa Farrier in Brighton. Surgical and medical statuses also appear for Gary Ledger and James Tellsworth.
Wednesday admitted yesterday include Francis Williams of Columbus Junction for medical care Roy Rogers of Brighton Earnest J Leyden of Washington and Mrs Edwin Childs of Washington in long term care Harriett Conklin of Fairfield also admitted yesterday for medical needs.
Thursday listed names include Douglas Hough Nashington admitted yesterday for medical care. Salmon Heston associated with an airfield. Henry Laithly and Rubio noted today with surgical and medical needs. Mrs. Robert Kientz of Brighton and Mrs. Willie Taylor of Washington are identified for medical treatment.
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