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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1963
Page
10
A large crowd attended the Izaak Walton League family night at the clubhouse. Bingo provided entertainment as plans were set for the annual Fish Day for Handicapped Children at Lake Darling on May 20 with Paul Rotenburger named chairman. Women prepared the menus.
OLDS-Raymond Rich was chosen as president of the WACO PTA association at the April gathering. Other officers include Dean Meyer as vice president, Mrs. Keith Krimhall recording secretary, Mrs. Melvin Bergstrom corresponding secretary, Vernon Fletcher treasurer, and Mrs. Glen Reschly historian.
The Lincoln PTA schedules a Thursday evening event in the school gymnasium with a 7 30 p m coffee hour and an 8 p m business meeting. Principal Jesse Linch will present camping pictures, Dr M R Flickinger will discuss trailer vacations, and Miss Mary McNeill will share Europe trip experiences. Officers will be elected.
Charles William Jackson marks his 80th birthday with family in the Jackson home. His daughter and son-in-law, Delmar and his wife, were guests at the noon meal.
A surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. Paul Escher for their 37th wedding anniversary with family at home on Sunday evening. The date was Saturday April 20. Guests included Richard Escher and family Vern Escher Warren Escher Lawrence Whisler Ronald Escher and family Cedar Rapids and Roger Escher.
On The Record shows admissions yesterday for Mrs. Dessie M. Libe of Washington medical Mrs. Clif ford Snyder Washington medical and Dan Guy of Brighton surgical. Dismissed today include Mrs. H Roy Lamansky and daughter Fairfield Mrs Ern strum Washington and Ronald Bennett Washington.
Miriam E. Miller and David Hershberger were married at Fairview Mennonite church Kalona on April 13. Bishop Morris Swartzendruber officiated. The couple, parents Omar Miller and Paul E. Hershberger, will reside near Kalona after a short wedding trip.
Miss Agnes Wheelan entertained 13 Applied Arts II members Monday with Esther White as guest. Mrs. Wallace Fagen presented a program on Mental Health, led by Miss Margaret Applegate. Refreshments by Mrs. Wylie Anderson. Baptist Loyal Women meet with Mrs. Maude Stuart seven attendees with a brief business session and light snacks.
A dense list of community meetings and events from Tuesday to Friday across Washington venues including Masonic Temple YWCA Library and various clubs. Notable items feature White Shrine, Ladies Night Out, art exhibits, luncheons, missionary society meetings, and guest speakers with times and locations.
Miss Phyllis Carel Wittman daughter of Mr and Mrs Carell Wittman 1111 10th Street Marion Iowa will marry Roger Edwin Wright son of Mr and Mrs Francis Wright of Keota. Wittman works at Collins Radio Company Wright is a farmer no wedding date set.
Ten members of Drama met with Miss Elsie Glassburner and Miss Eileen Jeffrey as co hostesses. Mrs. Richard Bordwell presented a program on Your Manners Are Showing. Fortnightly Club luncheon is set for May 2 at the Country Club. Next Drama meeting, a dinner out, is planned for May 22 with a program to follow. Refreshments were served.
Advertises SEWEREAMER to clear clogged floor drains without digging by dissolving roots grease and paper with a pour in solution. Claims fast acting results and chemical line cleaning. Packaged in 5 and 10 lb cans priced at 32.29 and 3.95. Recommends asking for SEWEREAMER by name.
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