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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1967
Page
2
Frost questions from farmers answered by the County Extension Service and Iowa State Extension. Guidance covers grazing after killing and light frosts, safe heights for sudangrass and sudangrass-sorghum hybrids, delaying grazing, hay and silage options, corn silage after frost, replanted rotted corn, frozen soybeans, and alfalfa harvest timing to preserve value and minimize winter kill risk.
A local outlet pledges improved service delivery to residents, citing faster response times and enhanced accessibility. Officials urge community members to provide feedback as upgrades roll out across departments and platforms.
United Service Organizations operates in Washington Community Chest as a key fundraiser. The piece highlights U S O efforts worldwide including Bob Hope tours, 56 foreign clubs, and 118 domestic clubs, urging donations to sustain shows for wounded and deployed troops.
Helen Leonhard of Columbus Junction and Rolla J. Thornton of Washington were married Tuesday at 4 30 PM in the Asbury Methodist Church Wellman with Rev Robert Parris officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Max Vannice, dinner followed at the Captain's Table in Washington. they will reside in Columbus Junction.
The second renewal of the YMCA Bean Feed will be held Saturday September 30 at 12 15 p.m. The $1 cost includes lunch swim and a State Theater matinee featuring Gnome Mobile starring Walter Brennan Tom Lowell and the Mary Poppins kids. 5th and 6th graders in the morning flag football leagues must reserve by 10:30.
Admitted yesterday Edward Horak Washington medical. Births today Mr and Mrs Umberto Marin Conesville a son. Yesterday R J Dawson Washington Charles Anderson Washington. Today Lester Krabill Washington.
Charles G. Anderson of 722 East Van Buren will mark his 91st birthday on Saturday September 30. He has seven children 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Five generations are represented in his family. Dr L V Capek of Riverside Ill died unexpectedly Thursday. He was married to Dora Woodburn sister of Dale Woodburn of Washington. Mr and Mrs Woodburn travel to Riverside for the service and burial. Mr and Mrs Bruce Watson welcomed a daughter born Thursday September 28 at Memorial Hospital Chariton. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Lunning and Wilbur Watson of Washington.
The Future Business Leaders of America local chapter met at the Captain's Table to introduce new officers Penny Long as president Kathy Singer as vice president Karen Wagner as secretary Rita Peiffer as treasurer Jeri Birney as reporter Guest speaker Richard Weeks from the National Bank spoke on Opportunities in Banking.
Dr Hoffman, a University of Iowa home economics professor, proposes Everette Miller of 614 E 2nd Washington as Citizen of the Year after Miller aided her stranded car on Highway 1. Miller and his family fetched a fuel pump, loaned a hose, and drove her around town until repairs could be made, earning high praise.
John E. Craig 57 of 1407 East Washington Street died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon at his home. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Peterson officiating. Burial in Ainsworth Cemetery. Born December 14, 1909 in Ducktown Tennessee to Lisha and Ida Dillard Craig. Lived here 32 years carpentered at Cashway Lumber Co. Baptist Church member. Survived by four sons Delane Rosmond Zane of Washington Darrel of Ainsworth. two daughters Helen Bowman Hills and Delores Stepp of Dayton Ohio. 14 grandchildren. two sisters Myrtle Craig Ducktown and May Thompson Crawfordsville Ga. Two brothers and one sister preceded in death.
Meredith Vern Moore a 57 year old Washington resident was found dead at his home late Thursday afternoon the county medical examiner said he had taken his own life by hanging funeral set for Saturday at 2 30 p m in DeJongs Funeral Home Keokuk with burial in Kahoka Missouri he worked at Apco Gas Station in Washington and had lived there 1 1 2 years born October 25 1909 in Illinois survived by his mother son and three daughters and several siblings
A courtesy coffee gathering for local pastors and their wives was hosted Thursday morning at St. Pauls United Church of Christ. Attendees included Rev. Charles Cowell and wife, Rev. M. O. Smith and wife, Rev. Warren McFate, Rev. Vernon Elgin, Rev. Richard Peterson and wife, Rev. Oliver Parish and wife, Rev. Clarence Dehne, and Rev. David Groenemann and wife. Invitations extended to all interested to attend the installation for Rev. Groenemann on Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Pauls UCC.
Randall R. Beavers of Mt Pleasant was fined $12 in justice of the peace court after a police stop for speeding.
Eva Ethel See born Oct 19 1891 in Lancaster Missouri married to Edward Nelson who died 1954 later married Lester Wagner in 1965. She lived in Washington 13 years died Sept 28 1967 at an Iowa City care facility. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband Lois Kauffman and John Lloyd Nelson, plus 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
James Lynn Ballard, son of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Ballard of Washington, enlisted in the United States Air Force on September 27. After a Des Moines swearing in, he was flown to Lackland AFB, San Antonio, for basic training. A 1967 Washington Community High School graduate, he had worked with his father at Everetts Music Company in Washington.
All notices for this column must be in by 10 am on first publication day. Listings include Golden Age Club at 1:30 pm, YWCA events of Wash-Away Tops Club at 8 pm and White Shrine Bridge at 1:30 pm, Rainbow Girls 7:30 pm, Rainbow Board 7 pm, Masonic Temple and YWCA Council 7:30 pm, Square Dance Lessons 8 pm at Legion Hall with Len Buch of Fairfield, and invitations for attendees. Tuesday items include Y Wives 1:30 pm dessert luncheon, Hairdressers 7:45 pm Evelyn Lukovsky, Democratic Women Executive Board, Washington County Nurses Association 8 pm at Nurses Home with speakers Mrs Max Lee and Mrs Ray Glover, Handcraft I 2 pm, DAR 1 pm dessert luncheon at Captain's Table and regular meeting afterward.
Washington county faced its first frost as Jack Frost touched down Thursday night leaving white ground and a thin ice coating. The weather observer logged a low of 30 degrees, signaling the end for unprotected home gardens while farmers expect little yield loss in field crops. Late corn and beans in soft dough stage may suffer most, though frost dries produce and may hasten harvest. extension officials field questions from farmers, with further answers on page two.
A reader asks about a 35 year marriage ending due to a younger lover and financial strain. Abby urges legal advice and out of court resolution to avoid ruin, while other letters defend traveling salesmen and explain etiquette at a hotel wedding reception.
Washington County youths in fourth grade through junior high can join the 4-H Action Club per Ken Cuhel. The TV meetings air Saturdays on WMT-TV Channel 2 at 1 00 PM and KWWL TV Channel 7 at 12 30 PM, with emergency preparedness topics and a member kit. Contact teachers or the County Extension Office Box 29, Washington, phone 653-4811.
The Rev. and Mrs. B. Gordon Packard and family invite West Chester residents and nearby to an open house on Sunday October 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. at their home.
Faith Baptist Church at Washington Fairgrounds hosts 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Worship 6:00 Youth Groups and 7:00 Evening Service. The ministry quotes Christ’s love for the church from Eph. 5 25. Baptist General Conference.
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