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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1964

Page

2

Washington social calendar mixed group notices

All notices must be in by 10 a.m. day of first publication with prints three days in advance. Listings include Ainsworth CBS at 8 p.m. Wednesday and many meetings at Masonic Temple or churches, plus clubs such as PEO OES HJ and Rebekah with schedules, meals, auctions, and officer elections. Public events and youth activities appear with locations like Legion Hall VFW Hall and Melody Lanes.

Ainsworth Cbs Masonic Temple PEO Charles C Friendly Circle Club Richard Schiebel HJ Club Hubert Malichky HBO Club Maurice Libe OES School of Instruction Rebekah IOOF St. James Circle Bethel Centennial Legion Hall Harold Kermeen Rebekah Lodge

Marion Ave UPW program to feature Christian symbols

The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women Association holds a tea and program Friday at 1 30 p m in the church theme The Symbols of Our Christian Faith We Share Renewed Life Resource leader Mrs Mike Wheelan leads the program Rev John Baird crafted the symbols spotlighted by narrator Mrs Don Rinner Circle III assists A dedication of the new lounge is featured A nursery for preschool children will be available Circle II hosts the event

Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Women’s Association Mike Wheelan John Baird Don Rinner Circle Ili

Rights battle may last for months

Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield warned the civil rights fight could stretch into July and August amid party conventions in San Francisco and Atlantic City. He cautioned all other legislation might stall as debate lengthens, while Hubert Humphrey expressed hope they could avoid August. Supporters prepared to defend the voting rights portion of the 11 point bill.

Mansfield San Francisco Atlantic City Senate Hubert H. Humphrey Minn Humphrey House

Maquoketa Ends Daylight Time Straw Vote Outcome

Maquoketa residents approved daylight saving time in a straw poll 612 to 324 but the city council plans to ignore the result. Officials will heed a trade area survey the private group intends to conduct within two weeks to determine the official standard time position.

Maquoketa, Iowa

Sperry Kaster Named General Chairman for 125th Anniversary

Sperry Kaster accepts active general chairmanship with support from Brothers of the Brush. He plans a beard and hair growth as a sign of involvement. T. M. Nelson to serve as vice chairman, also growing a beard.

Sperry Kaster Sperry Brothers of the Brush T. M. Nelson

Engagement of Margaret McKinstry to Gary Doak

Mr and Mrs Elliott McKinstry announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Elizabeth to Gary E Doak son of Mr and Mrs Walter Doak of Washington Both are students at Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant Miss McKinstry will receive her BA in English and Mr Doak his BA in Business Administration in June No date set for the wedding.

Elliott McKinstry Margaret Elizabeth Gary E. Doak Walter Doak Washington Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Miss McKinstry Mr. Doak

Stouts of Moline mark 60th wedding anniversary

E A Stouts of Moline celebrate 60 years of marriage after wedding March 29 1904 in Brighton. The couple with 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren gathered at their East Moline home for a potluck. They lived in Brighton area 38 years then Wis farm, later East Moline.

E.A. Stout Box 395A Meersman Addn East Moline Brighton Stout Retta Caroline Lowry Erny Andrew Stout Amberg Wis Ametek Edna Gerlock Anchorage Alaska Ira Stout Washington Zilbert Vernon Stout

Des Moines Fire Claims one Man in Rental Home

Julius Hunting Jr., 39, suffocated from smoke in a two story Des Moines home he rented with two others. Fire damaged the upper rear and originated near the second floor bathroom. Ben Bonner escaped. Henry Carson was away. Bonner woke to flames and alerted authorities. Home owned by John Estes.

Des Moines UPI Julius Hunting Jr Hunting Ben Bonner Henry Carson Bonner John Estes

Dubuque Man Dies In House Fire At Home

Frank T. O Malley, 63, of Dubuque, died in a blaze that engulfed his two story frame house. A passing police squad car alerted firefighters who found his charred body on the kitchen floor. He lived alone and was thought to be escaping when overcome by smoke. Cause of the fire remains undetermined, though relatives cited prior furnace trouble.

Dubuque Iowa UPI Frank T. O'Malley O’malley O'Malley

April Fools Birthday Cheer From the Coffee Club

A triple header birthday celebration at the Coffee Club featured bis marks with some oniony delicacies. Despite mixed tastes, the mood stayed festive as callers shared greetings and upbeat vibes. A contact line OL 3-2652 invites more well wishes.

Easter Vacation Returnee Roundup From Davenport Area

Several local students resumed classes after Easter break. Tom Horak and John McDaniel returned to St. Ambrose College Davenport. George McDaniel went back to the State University of Iowa Iowa City. Jerry Horak left for Iowa State University Ames after vacation. Mr and Mrs Lewis Whit ted of Clinton were guests of George Masson Sr in Davenport. Mrs Iva Simpson returned from Oakland California for her granddaughter Nancy Simpson Knudson wedding and easter visit, then honeymooned and traveled to Seattle.

Tom Horak St. Ambrose College Davenport Paul Horak Jerry Horak Iowa State University Ames John McDaniel Merritt McDaniel George McDaniel State University of Iowa Iowa City Lewis J. Whitted Clinton George Masson Sr Whitted Fairfield Iva Simpson Oakland Calif Earnest Simpsons Nancy Simpson Lee Knudson United Presbyterian Church Knudsons Seattle Wash Simpson Cedar

Cancer workers to meet here April 13 14

The Washington County Cancer Crusade instructional meetings will be held Monday April 13 at 8 p.m. in the Washington County Court House Court Room and Tuesday April 14 at 8 p.m. in Wellman Municipal Building. Crusade captains and workers should attend to gain materials and information. Mrs. Winifred Harris of Marshalltown, regional crusade director, will present latest facts and figures.

Washington County Cancer Crusade Washington County Court House Farm Bureau Wellman Winifred Harris Marshalltown

Light quake rattles central New Hampshire

A slight earthquake measuring felt across central New Hampshire shook houses at 6 21 a m EST and woke residents. Many fled indoors while some described a thundering sound. Father Donohoe pegged the tremor near Lake Winnipesaukee, noting it was too small for precise location. No injuries were reported.

Laconia N.H UPI New Hampshire New England Francis J. Donohoe Weston College Seismograph Station Donohoe Lake Winniesaukee Donoho Alaska Dartmouth College

Russiain farming to be discussed at SCS banquet

The Washington County Soil Conservation District will host its biannual banquet on Thursday April 9 at the YMCA in Washington. Don Johnson and Keith Shafer of Fairfield will share Russian agriculture experiences from a 1963 People to People trip and show photos. Tickets cost $1.25 and are available from the SCS office ASC office Extension office and current or former commissioners. An election for a new six year commissioner to replace Gene Stephens will nominate Orlin Leichty Lee Shaffer and Guy Stacy.

Washington County Soil Conservation District Iowa Don Johnson Keith Shafer Fairfield Russia YMCA Washington Washington County SCS ASC Extension Soil District Gene Stephens Ainsworth Elmer Steele Riverside Richard Huber Wellman Stephens Orlin Leichty Route 2 Lee Shaffer Guy Stacy Brighton

Savage Night On Location Color Network Drama

NBC presents Once upon a Savage Night from Indiana and Chicago shot at night with new color film. Cast including Farley Granger Kelly Jean Peters and Michael Dowell discuss National Repertory Theatre touring. Also highlights Captain Kangaroo Rawhide Perry Mason Hazel and ABC News Reports on campaign costs.

Suspense Theatre NBC Indiana Chicago Farley Granger Kelly Jean Peters Michael Dowell National Repertory Theatre CBS Rawhide Ashton Corners Gil Favor Perry Mason Simon Hazel ABC News United States

O'Dem Belles Formed By Applied Arts I Club

Mrs. Lee Baird spoke at the Applied Arts I meeting hosted by Mrs. Duane Redlinger. The group voted to form a chapter named O'Dem Belles with co chairmen Mrs. Bernard Singleton and Mrs. Robert Truax. New member Mrs. Richard Davidson joined. plans for the May 4 to 9 Art Show at the City Library were set with committees.

Lee Baird Applied Arts I Duane Redlinger O’dem Belles Bernard Singleton Robert Truax Richard Davidson Bill Crandall

No Nagging Backache Means a Good Night's Sleep

Nagging backache and headaches may arise from stress and overexertion and disrupt sleep. Doan's Pills relieve pain soothe irritation and act as a mild diuretic to help kidneys. Get the large size today and join millions who have found relief.

Dean Doan Jhoan

NFO Meat Feed Set for Ottumwa Armory

A large crowd is expected at the NFO sausage feed in Ottumwa National Guard Armory on Friday evening April 3. Meals served 5:30 to 8 p.m. Speakers include NFO Secretary Harvey Sickels and UPWA Director Martin Pardekooper with a discussion on Meat Imports and farm prices and testimony from Iowa Congressman John Kyl. The event features the Midwest Farm Report TV discussion on KTVO TV.

Ottumwa NFO Iowa John Kyl Bloomfield Centerville Midwest Farm Report Ktvo - TV Chamra

Cinderella 4-H Club Reports Hobble of Activities

The Cinderella 4-H Club met at Chris Duvall’s home with 13 members and three leaders. Nancy Mangold presided with a habit themed roll call, talks by several members on design topics, a quiz by Mrs. John Duvall, and Vicki Dawson winning the prize. Deanna Statler was chosen to attend the Ames 4-H conference. The next meeting is May 4 with Vicki Dawson.

Chris Duvall Nancy Mangold Vicki Dawson Julia Radda Barbara Radda Cindy Statler John Duvall Deanna Statler Ames

Seven Die in Beverly Fire Trapping Family

Police identify seven victims, a father John Crandell 40 and wife Barbara 38 and their five children Richard 5 John 8 James 9 Catherine 2 Stephen 10. Fire started on the second floor and swept to the attic trapping them as they slept. Fire Chief says upper floors were fully engulfed and rescue was impossible. First floor occupant Laura O Connell 60 escaped uninjured.

Beverly Mass UPI John M. Crandell Barbara Richard John James Catherine Stephen John Callalay Laura O'Connell

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Notice

On the record hospital admitted yesterday Earl Bidwell of Washington in medical care. Dismissed yesterday Warren Bealer of Brighton. Today Mrs Earl Steele of Washington is listed as admitted.

Earl Bidwell Washington Medical Warren Bealer Brighton Earl Steele

Women of Moose Meet on Thursday Evening

The Academy of Friendship committee of the Women of the Moose will convene Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs William McDole. All members are urged to attend.

Women OF Moose Academy of Friendship Committee of the Women of the Moose William McDole

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