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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1967

Page

2

Local residents return from travels and events

Mr and Mrs Dave Livingston return from a six week Scandinavian tour with Mrs Livingston visiting sisters in California. Mr and Mrs Werner Lowry visit son and family in Rochester Virginia and Roanoke Virginia and Beckley West Virginia. They also visit Robert Lockwood in Arlington Heights. Mrs Dale Lance, Mrs Carl Parcell of West Chester and Mrs Don Statler of Brighton spend Friday in Davenport with Mrs Statler daughter Mrs Jack Emry. Mrs George Jarrard, formerly at Mercy Hospital Iowa City, moved to Iowa City Extended Care Center. Gordon Gillesby in Mercy Hospital pediatrics ward. Mrs Chester Cherryholmes of Crawfordsville celebrates birthday at Danny Cherryholmes home in Davenport with Mr and Mrs Dale York. Shirley Tinnes named to Dean's list at American Institute of Business Des Moines with 3.60 average in secretarial course. Mr and Mrs H Leatherberry leave for Mesa Arizona after visit with Clifford Campbells. Judy Campbell of Chicago vacationed here then returned to work. Jim Frier in Cedar Rapids for county extension directors meeting and training for new extension reporting system. Sally Smith and Ken Cuhel attend extension home economists and Youth Associates meetings.

Werner Lowry G. Marvin Lowrys Rochester Ronald Hotle Roanoke Howard Lamberts Beckley W. Va Robert Lockwoods Arlington Heights Shirley Tinnes Cloyce Tinnes American Institute of Business Des Moines Shirley H. Leatherberry Mesa Ariz Clifford Campbells Judy Campbell Chicago Jim Frier Cedar Rapids County Extension Directors Association Sally Smith Ken Cuhel

Mrs Poore Dies in Illinois at 89

Mrs Claudia Poore 89 formerly of West Chester died Saturday at Community Hospital Geneva Illinois She lived in West Chester until moving to Batavia near relatives Funeral at Crane Funeral Home Batavia Tuesday 1 30 p m Burial River Hills Memorial Park Batavia Born Oct 7 1886 Bloomington Indiana Survived by husband Theodore Poore of Batavia four sons Virgil Spring Valley Missouri Russell and Albert Chicago Roger North Lake IL six grandchildren five great grandchildren two brothers William Baxter Morning Sun and Orville Baxter Bloomington Ind two sisters Lonnie Baxter Bloomington and Pauline Baxter Bloomington plus several nieces and nephews

Claudia FE. Poore West Chester Geneva Ill Batavia Crane Funeral Home Gilbert Johnstone River Hills Memorial Park Poore Bloomington Theodore Poore Virgil Spring Valley Russell and Albert Chicago Roger North Lake William Baxter Morning Sun Orville Baxter Ind Lonnie Pauline Baxter

UNICEF meeting to be held here Tuesday

The Washington committee on UNICEF will be formed at a meeting Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. in the lounge of the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian church. All churches and groups are asked to send a representative. others may attend.

Unicef Washington Committee On Unicef United Nations Children's Fund Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church

James Chalupa dies Sunday in Wellman

James Chalupa 83 died Sunday at a Wellman Nursing Home where he had lived four months. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Peterseim Funeral Chapel Kalona with burial in Mond Richmond Cemetery. Survived by three sons Glen Clem Raymond. two daughters Inex Schneider and Mrs Reynold Greiner. 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. one sister Mrs Ralph Hesseltine and three brothers George Edward Fred, all of Washington. Preceded by two brothers and two sisters.

Kalona James Chalupa Wellman Nursing Home Chalupa Peterseim Richmond Cemetery Glen Loveland, Colo Clem Richland Raymond Inex Schneider Reynold Greiner Washington Ralph Hesseltine George Edward Fred

Adolph C. Larson dies unexpectedly in Olds at 75

Adolph C. Larson, 75, died at his Olds home on Sunday September 24 1967 after farming in Washington and Olds communities. Funeral Wednesday at 1 p.m. United Church of Christ Olds burial Cedar Memorial Cedar Rapids. Memorial fund for United Church of Christ. Survivors include wife Viola daughter Merle Arylus McBurney Cedar Rapids two grandsons one granddaughter one brother Bert Larson Clearwater Florida one sister Mildred Myers Largo Florida two nephews. One daughter preceded him in death.

Adolph C. Larson Olds Washington United Church of Christ Russell Rasmussen Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Rapids Sherman - Eden Funeral Home Mr. Larson Moline Ill Peter Mary Larson Viola Anderson United Church of Christ (Congregational Merle Arylus) McBurney Bert Larson Clearwater Fla Joseph Mildred) Myers Largo Florida

Mosier Wins Final MVSC Race at West Liberty

Mark Mosier edged John Moss of Iowa City to win the final MVSC stock car race at West Liberty on Sunday. Bud Darting of Wilton Junction finished third.

Mark Mosier MVSC West Liberty John Moss Iowa City Moss Bud Darting Wilton Junction

Michael M Flynn 77 dies after fall at Keota farm

Michael M Flynn 77 died Saturday night at Mercy Hospital Iowa City from complications after hip surgery following a fall at his Keota farm home. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. at St Marys Catholic Keota with burial in Keota cemetery. He is survived by wife four sons Violet Putman 26 grandchildren and four brothers. Casketbearers include six grandsons Dan Jerry Kelly Jay P Tom and James Flynn.

Keota Michael M. Flynn Mercy Hospital Iowa City Taylor John Robert Richard M. W Violet) Putman Midland Mich W. F George Dennis Leonard Washington Katherine Dan Jerry Kelly Jay P Tom James Flynn

Harry Malichky Sr. Dies at Kalona

Harry Malichky Sr., 74, died at his Kalona home Saturday. Born near Riverside March 26, 1893, son of John and Nettie Malichky, he farmed near Riverside until 1946 when he moved to Kalona. Funeral was at Petersime Funeral Chapel Kalona then Trinity Methodist Riverside with burial in Riverside. He married Emma Sojka October 7, 1914. she died August 17, 1965. Survived by two sons Hubert Riverside and Harry Jr. Iowa City, one daughter Mrs Curtis Figgins Kalona, eight grandchildren, three sisters and one brother.

Kalona Harry Malichky Sr Riverside John Nettie Horak Malichky Malichky Peterseim Trinity Methodist Emma Sojka Hubert Harry Jr Iowa City Curtis Figgins

Social calendar for Garden II events and clubs

A dense listing of social activities and meetings across Garden II and local venues. Includes events at Sunset Park and Masonic Temple, ranges from birthday observances to executive boards, craft classes, guest speakers, bowling, and club gatherings. Notable venues include Captain's Table, Y facilities, Cedar Two, and the Methodist church, with notes on reservations and guest attendance.

Sunset Park White Shrine Masonic Temple Family Living II Clinton Hensel Applied Arts I Robert Truax BPW Club Senior Citizens Council Y. Art Guild Senior Citizens West Chester

Elizabeth Prebyl Dies in Davenport

Elizabeth Prebyl a Riverside native and former Washington resident died Sunday at the Kahl Home for the Aged in Davenport. The funeral will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Home with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery Riverside at 11 15 a.m. She was born in Riverside in 1881 and married to William Prebyl who died in 1958. Surviving are two daughters Mrs H F Bleifuss of Galesburg Illinois and Mrs A L Shalla of Iowa City five grandchildren one great grandchild and one sister Mrs A J Baschnagel of Des Moines.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Keota C. S. Kempker Powell Funeral Home Mr. Flynn Washington John Abigail Swift Flynn Mary A. Taylor Davenport Elizabeth Prebyl Riverside Kahl St. Mary’s Prebyl William Prebyl H. F. Bleifuss Galesburg, Ill A. L. Shalla Iowa City A. J. Baschnagel Des Moines

Preparatory World Wide Communion Service at Marion Ave Church

A preparatory service for World Wide Communion will be held at the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian chapel Wednesday evening. Rev. Ross Copeland, retired minister, will speak and his wife will join. Special music will be offered. The Communion service will be observed next Sunday during the morning worship at Marion Avenue church.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Chapel Ross Copeland United Presbyterian United Presbyterian Home Marion Avenue Church

Fortnightly Club hosts musical home talent program

About 130 attended a Fortnightly Club program at the Christian Church on Saturday. The Charmenaires directed by Mrs Don Oxenford featured barber shop numbers with month themes. Performers included Greg Hillman Millie Bordwell Michele Kruse Shirley Luers Mark Shearer and more. Club business followed with dues due by Sept 30 and plans for a district meeting Oct 6 at Fairfield and an anniversary dinner on Nov 2 at the Captain's Table.

The Christian Church Charmenaires Don Oxenford Greg Hillman Millie Bordwell Michelle Kruse Shirley Luers Mark Shearer Niest Harold Ganon Fairfield Gamon E. E. Stutsman Neal Burton

Garden II to meet Tuesday in Sun set Park

Garden II department of Fortnightly to meet Tuesday at 12 30 p.m. in the new pavilion at Sun set Park. Committee in charge includes Mrs Ira Miksch Mrs Joe Schlatter and Mrs John Hughes.

Garden II Sunset Park Ira Miksch Joe Schlatter John Hughes

Reconnaissance Training Completion at Ft. Knox

Private Richard C. Anderson of Brighton Iowa completed eight weeks of scouting and patrolling training at the Army Armor Center Ft. Knox Kentucky on September 16. Training emphasized jeep operations in rugged terrain camouflage concealment and weapon handling with instruction received in camouflage and concealment techniques.

FT. Knox Richard C. Anderson C.H. Anderson Route 1 Brighton Iowa Army Armor Center

Emil Saks 80 Dies at Mercy Hospital Kalona

Emil T. Saks 80 dies at Mercy Hospital Iowa City late Saturday. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pelona with Rev Lowell Rock officiating. Burial in St Johns Lutheran Cemetery north of Kalona. Survivors include son Harold of Kalona. wife Minnie Lehr died in 1960. Born June 5 1887 in Germany. Member Zion Lutheran Church Iowa City.

Kalona Emil T. Saks Mercy Hospital Iowa City Saks Peterseim Lowell Rock St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery Zion Luthern Church Germany United States Minnie Lehr Mr. Saks Harold of

Wheels and tires stolen from car near armory

Sheriff's officers investigate the theft of four wheels and tires from a car parked near the National Guard armory. The crime occurred early Sunday morning while Dennis Jennings of Riverside left his vehicle there to report for Guard duty in Burlington.

Sheriff's National Guard Dennis Jennings Riverside Burlington

Hospital Admissions and Births Reported in Washington

Admitted Saturday W R Gross Washington medical. Yesterday Rennie Dawson Washington medical. Births Saturday Mr and Mrs Lyle Hesseltine Washington a son Mr and Mrs Edward Staubaugh Kalona a daughter. Today Mr and Mrs Lon Harbit Washington a son. Dismissed Saturday Mrs Donald Manning and son Washington. Yesterday Mrs Yaro Chmelar and daughter Washington Mrs Kenneth Crone and son Washington Mrs Dale Venzke and son Washington Baby boy and baby girl Megchelsen Ainsworth.

W. R. Gross Washington Rennie Dawson Lyle Hesseltine Edward Staubaugh Kalona Lon Harbit Donald Manning Yaro Chmelar Kenneth Crone Dale Venzke Megchelsen Ainsworth

West Chester Civic Club Meets at School House

The West Chester Community Civic Club will meet at the school house this evening at 7 30.

West Chester Group West Chester

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