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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1963
Page
3
United Press Inter plant care tips advise selecting a well drained plot with sun water and air flow. After clearing debris fertilize lightly, spade in a nitrogen phosphorus potash mix, rake into furrows, then plant seeds. Read seed directions and control weeds promptly to protect growth.
Miss Janet Helen Gilroy and William Mathew Spellerberg wed at St Mary s Riverside with a double ring ceremony. Rev Donald Waldschmidt officiated. Bride wore silk organza with lace and pearls. flowers featured red roses. Reception for 20 at Eagles Hall Iowa City. couple to live in Fairfax.
A historical professional directory entry lists multiple attorneys ledgers with firms like Livingston Day Bates Morrison Morrison Lloyd and Owen, Stewart Shearer, plus Dale Garrett D D S and osteopaths Dr P L Formi. It includes offices at 204 West Main, 211 West Washington, 225 West Main, and 119 1/2 West Washington with phone numbers OL 33991 OL 32924 OL 32874 OL 3-3163 and OL 82015 as well as services from dentistry and optical eye care for children.
The annual Junior Y Teens Mothers Tea was held in the Y community room Thursday afternoon. Mothers received baby orchid corsages as members modeled clothing from Tom Duncan's Store in sportswear and swimsuits. Barb Humston played organ, Cathleen Godfrey narrated, and the Junior High Sextet directed by Mrs. Dean Stanley performed before punch and decorated cake service.
A.Mr. and Mrs. Clif fM near Kalona host an open house Sunday April 21 from 2 to 4 pm honoring newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Ro. Sprague on their arrival from Mt. Vernon Washington. Linda Small and Roger Sprague wed April 12 and will visit the bride’s parents over the weekend inviting relatives neighbors and friends to attend.
Two cars were involved in a minor accident here Thursday. Mary E. Brice’s car was struck from the rear as she turned west onto West Tyler. Edmund Euge was the other driver. Damages estimated at 150 dollars.
Verle Sigler and family hosted Easter weekend in Rock Island and Keota with numerous guests from Davenport Wellman Wayland Cedar Rapids and Muscatine. Attendees included McIntyres Staubaughs Stutzmans Sondayes Coffmans Brubachers Van Fleets Buchers and Funston. Des Moines Army induction plans involved George Sonday.
Grace Wade and Howard Bower hosted Easter visitors including Walter Bower and Keith Wells family. Albert Lea guests joined the Holmes and Harding households. Ken Stoner's Minneapolis visit, and Easter meals with Mayer, Sellman, Richardson, Hofer, and Vincent families are recorded, along with hospital recovery, Nauvoo and Macomb trips, and a P T A meeting guest speaker Ruby Lachica.
Rosemary Beard returns home for Easter while at Cedar Falls College. Many relatives and friends travel between Ainsworth Washington Last Moline Winfield Keota and Mount Pleasant to attend weddings funerals and church services. Weekend guests include Mr and Mrs John Stephens and Mr and Mrs Ronald Ornduff along with extended family visiting Mae Spessard Sunny Haven Rest Home and Watson Nelson nuptials.
The Girls' 4 H Leaders will meet Monday at 1 15 p m at the Fairgrounds for the spring organizational meeting Plans will be made for the summer program.
Goodyear tires are praised for long wear and durability. The guarantee is stated to be honored by any Goodyear dealer in the US or Canada, providing assurance for tire troubles while traveling.
A cherub choir at United Presbyterian Home Elgin delighted guests with a half hour Variety Night recital. Visitors include Rev John Meloy and family in the Meloy apartment. Rev Carroll Hill and wife stayed overnight during the week. Hill joins Presbyterian Homes Foundation to help build a Synodical retirement home in Waukesha. Dr R C Boyer visited his sister Emma Warfel, while Mrs Herman Dahiston and two young sons visited Mrs William Hughes. Bertha Williamson and Helen Lackey spent a Thursday in Town City. Elizabeth McClung traveled to Des Moines to see her sister.
Mr and Mrs Jay Warren and Cindy of Edgewood Maryland visit Keota for thirty days before Jay travels to Germany. They stay with Phylis Hermonstorfer and join him for Easter. The group tours Cedar Rapids and Sigourney visiting Walkups McNurlens and Wade families. Easter dinner guests and rest home visits noted.
Keota April 15 Harold Grant of Williamsburg dies at the family home after word reached Mr. and Mrs Jesse Page. The notice lists relatives and visitors including Mr. and Mrs LeRoy Peiffer of Iowa City and Mrs Mae Sturgeon along with Miss Grace Vincent and Bob Stoutner from the University of Town Iowa City spending spring break with parents Marion and Bob Stoutner.
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Funston and their three children attended a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Funston’s relative Clarence Goodwin in West Chester. The event featured cards, visiting, and birthday cake with ice cream as the evening’s refreshments. Other attendees included the Goodwins, Williams, Kellys, Harveys, Bandy, and Jermith families among the guests.
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