Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1963

Page

2

Washington Society and Club Calendar Notice

Calendar of society events for Washington with multiple group meetings across Monday to Thursday at Masonic Temple YWCA Epicurean Home and churches. Notable items include Rainbow Girls Rainbow Board Catholic Daughters Washington County Nurses PEO and Happy hour openings.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rainbow Board WCA Council YWCA Century Club J.C. Hull Epicurean Washington County Gwyneth Jones Catholic Daughters St. James Pio Barone Lumaga Shilo Sunshine Sisters Lloyd Beenblossom DAR Cruise Ainsworth Orva Scott Winga Cafe EH. Messer Wash. Co. Association For Retarded Children

Retarded Children's Association to Meet

The Washington County Association for Retarded Children will meet Wednesday April 3 at 8 p.m. at the Fairgrounds. Mrs. Keith Proctor matron at the County Home will speak on a new program planned for County Home residents. Anyone interested is invited.

Washington County Association For Retarded Children Fairgrounds Keith Proctor

Nancy Waters Chosen Leader as CYO Reorganizes

Sixty five Catholic youths met at Saint James Church social room to reorganize the Catholic Youth Organization. Nancy Waters was elected president with Bob Lintz as vice president Joe Scranton secretary and Marilyn Merz treasurer. The first CYO event will be a bake sale at Washington Cleaners on Saturday April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Saint James Church Nancy Waters Bob Lintz Joe Scranton Marilyn Merz CYO Washington

Sip and Sew Club Meets for Easter Bonnet Day

Mrs Don Gardner hosted a Friday salad luncheon for the Sip and Sew Club. Mrs George Sojka, president, led a short business meeting after the cooperative meal. Members modeled Easter bonnets and roll call guessed the hat makers. Mrs Wayne Gamon and Mrs Ralph Erlenbush attended. Gammon joined as a new member. Light refreshments followed.

Don Gardner George Sojka Wayne Gamon Ralph Erlenbush Gammon

Everett Goodwins Honored at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Everett Goodwin were honored at a family dinner for their 27th wedding anniversary and Mrs Goodwins birthday. The event at Allan Dennis home in Washington brought all five children together for the first time in over a year.

Everett Goodwin Allan Dennis Goodwin William Roberta) Atwell Lori Plano Ila Augustus Ruth) Bozarth Buffalo Richard Janice) Hesseltine Steve Patricia Billy Nicky Everette Allan Goodwin Ronnie Dennis Joey Portia Washington

Wilcox Family Hosts Birthday Tea and Local News

Wilcox siblings and relatives gathered at Ed Kleineberg home near Winfield for a Sunday noon visit with birthday songs. guests from Crawfordsville Washington and Columbus Junction shared memories. John Mattes plans surgery after six days at University Hospital Iowa City. Des Moines DAR convention attendance noted. Linda Pence earns honors status at State University of Iowa. Charles Robison and G J Nemmers return from Hot Springs Arkansas trip.

Wilcox Brothers Ed Kleineberg Winfield A.D. Rathmell Crawfordsville Manford Wilcox Scott Wilcox Lyle Wilcox Milo Steele Sr Blanche Harvey Washington John Mattes University Hospital Iowa City

Lincoln PTA Officers To Be Elected in April

At the Lincoln PTA meeting held Thursday the newly proposed officers were not elected. Their names will be considered and nominations from the floor will be voted on at the April meeting.

Lincoln Pta

Shaw Funeral Rites Held At Jones Funeral Home

Funeral services for Alvin F. Shaw were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Milan Thomspon in charge and as soloist. Pallbearers included William Dusenbery, Harry Dusenbery, Richard Dusenbery, Kenneth Dusenbery, Donald Brown, and Marion Herron. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Diller Kilpatrick Engagement Planned for August Wedding

Mr and Mrs William J Diller of Columbus City announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn Louise to Ernest C Kilpatrick electrician s mate third class US Navy His parents are Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kilpatrick of Crawfordsville Miss Diller is a Columbus Community High School graduate and a senior at Iowa Wesleyan College majoring in music education He will graduate in June and plans to teach vocal music in public schools The fiance is a graduate of Winfield High School and is aboard the USS Newport News He will have four years of Navy service in June An August wedding is planned.

Linda Pence Marion Pence Wellman Mid-Prairie High School State University of Iowa Iowa City Sul Rhodes Dunlap William J. Diller Columbus City Marilyn Louise Ernest C. Kilpatrick United States Navy Kenneth Kilpatrick Crawfordsville Miss Diller Columbus Community High School Iowa Wesleyan College Winfield High School Newport News Navy

Marion Avenue UPW Plans Prayer Meetings

The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women sponsor weekly prayer meetings each Tuesday morning before Easter. The first gathering is Tuesday April 2 from 9 30 to 10 30 a m in the church prayer room. All women of the church are invited.

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian

Local Social News From Nevada Des Moines Descriptions

Mr and Mrs William Dial of Nevada spent Sunday with Mrs Dials mother Mrs Fred Berger and enjoyed dinner at the Cap tains Table Dale Kiesey of Mayfield Kentucky is visiting at the home of his sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Rusty Knott Dale recently suffered a heart attack but is recovering Mrs Dan Rohrer and Miss Ruth Bell spent Sunday in Des Moines with Mrs H F Gilbert at Wesley Acres and with her daughter Mrs Helen Berry also of Des Moines The Rev Gilbert family formerly lived in Washington.

William Dial Nevada Dale Kiesey Mayfield Kentucky Rusty Knott Dale Dan Rohrer Ruth Bell Des Moines H. F. Gilbert Wesley Acres Helen Berry Rev. Gilbert Washington

Syria Imposes Nationwide 18 Hour Curfew

Syria's revolutionary regime declares an 18 hour curfew across the country. Damascus radio cites rioting and sedition tied to demonstrations for an Algerian delegation. Command broadcast vows to crush disturbances amid street clashes between rival factions.

Beirut Lebanon UPT Syria Damascus Radio Amin al Haffez Damascus Revolutionary Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic Ba Ath

Tim Dougall Leads Washington YMCA at North Central Area Meet

Tim Dougall won the 100 yard breast stroke as Washington YMCA swimmers competed in Waterloo with 34 teams from six states. The intermediate division placed third with 19 points while Jim Rosenkild and Z Dougall also earned top finishes in events such as the 200 yard medley relay and 100 yard breast stroke. The National YMCA meet is set for April 4 to 6 at the University of Iowa pool.

Tim Dougall Washington Ymca Waterloo YMCA Washington Jim Rosenkild Jim Richart M. Steele T. Douzail J. Mulcahy D. Murphy Tia Lamaga Z. Dougall L. Chalupa Pio Lumaga Steele T. Dougall M. Johnson National Ymca State University of

Community Life panel aids Child Study II gathering

Thirteen members of Child Study II met at Mrs. Max Smith home Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs. Loren Renox and Mrs. Paul Gebhardt. A panel on Community Life featured Mrs. Robert Koehler, Mrs. Richard Ross, Mrs. Robert Brewer and Mrs. John Baldrige. Cohostess was Mrs. Keith Proctor. The next meeting moves to Mrs. Raymond Carter's home.

Child Study II Max Smith Loren Renox Paul Gebhardt America Robert Koehler Richard Ross Robert Brewer John Baldrige Keith Proctor Raymond Carter

Speeding fines levied in local justice court

Two people charged with speeding were fined by Justice of the Peace L. M. Ficher on Sunday. Samuel DuVall of Davenport and Roger Moore of Kiswick each paid $15 and costs after their cases.

Justice of the Peace L. M. Ficher Samuel DuVall Davenport Roger Moore Kiswick

Most Eye Accidents Could Be Prevented

The AMA says half a million eye accidents occur yearly in the United States and most are preventable. Emphasis on child safety, pre school training, and regular eye exams. Warning signs include excessive blinking, eye rubbing, squinting, and red or swollen lids.

Chicago UPI American Medical Association AMA

Hospital Notices and Birth Announcements Across Several Towns

Yesterday admissions include Miss Maurine Mertz of Harper and Miss Vicki Chalupa of Washington for medical care. Mr and Mrs Wayne Chalupa of Washington welcomed a daughter. Today Mr and Mrs Earl Scott of Columbus Junction announced a daughter. Dismissals include Mrs Frank Shephard and others in Washington and Columbus Junction.

Maurine Mertz Harper W. P. Moriarty Washington Vicki Chalupa Wayne Chalupa Earl Scott Columbus Junction Frank Shepherd Carl Skipton August Glanzman Wayland Alvin Richardson Dwaine Crawford Wilbert Adam and Son

Winners Named In Washington Jr. Bowling Events

Three Melody Lanes tournaments honored Washington junior bowlers. In mother-daughter, bantam Pam and Mary Knaack won with 1038, Kathy Berkhoff and Helen Norris 1050, Janet Richards and Annie Hunsaker 1111. Father-son bantam Jim Potter and Cobb Burling 948, Bob Ryner and Bob Ryner junior 1191. Mixed doubles Sue Lowe and Joe Moors 1190. Trophies to high handicap game leaders Ricky McFarland 220 and Sandy Johnson 204.

Washington Melody Lanes Pam Knaack Mary Knaack Kathy Berkhoff Helen Norris Janet Richards Annie Hunsaker Jim Potter Cobb Burlingame Bantam Bob Ryner Sue Lowe Joe Moors Sue Bob Lowe Joe Mary Lee Moore Ricky McFarland Walter McFarland Sandy Johnson Walter Johnson

Marriage Licenses Issued At County Court House

Three couples obtained marriage licenses in the clerk's office over the past three days. Today Jesse C. Nicola of Washington and Laurene Ann Hagist of Brighton filed for their license, Saturday saw Leroy Vernon Miller and Lydia Beachy of Kalona wed, and Friday brought Nelson Harlan Kirkpatrick and Katherine Ann Benac of Iowa City to register their vows.

Court House Jesse C. Nicola Washington Laurene Ann Hagist Brighton Leroy Vernon Miller Lydia Beachy Kalona Nelson Harlan Kirkpatrick Katherine Ann Benac Iowa City

Washington Hustlers claim 4-H basketball title

The Washington Hustlers won 33 27 in the semifinal and 93 27 in the final to become the Washington County junior 4-H champions at the YMCA gym. Semis saw Hustlers topple Crooked Creek Cyclones while Riverside Ramblers beat Jackson Boys. Cyclones took third by defeating Jackson Boys in the consolation. The junior 4-H tournament runs for boys ages 10 to 14.

Washington Hustlers Washington County YMCA Crooked Creek Cyclones Riverside Ramblers Jackson Boys Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Calvin Wolf HBO First Presbyterian Adult Fellowship Skateway Legion Hall Earnest Strum White Shrine Friendly Circle Club Wilbur Wright Christian Cwf Priscilla Group Robert Chevney Martha Group Bert Britain St. Paul Women’s Guild Retarded Children’s Association Fern Pastry Shop Birthday Club Frank Crone Pastry Shop West Side Square Everett Goodwins Dick Gorham Colorado Springs Gene Gorhams Harold Wilsons Jim Gorham Fred Reid Tom Davis John Cherry M.M. Flynn Keola Hotel Savery Ethel Spera Charles Morris Mrs. Spera Robert Ferguson Beulah Ferguson al Ledger Clare Schulty Charles Robison G.J. Nemmers Hot Springs Arkansas Martin's Evening Journal Iowa Wolf's Flower Shop UPW American Legion Auxiliary Marcia Holmes Marcia Waco Clair Holmes Cedar Falls Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympia HAM Fuhr & Cochran Hogs Gans Wayne E. Schichtl E. Main State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Bloomington Illinois Moin Snodkes Olen Bishop Rom Duncan
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication