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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1963
Page
2
A large crowd gathers for the Izaak Walton League family night potluck at the clubhouse. Bingo provides entertainment as plans are laid for the annual Fish Day for Handicapped Children at Lake Darling on May 20 with Paul Rotenburger named chairman. Women prepare the menus.
OLDS Raymond Rich was chosen president of the WACO PTA at the April meeting. 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 will meet Thursday evening in the school gym. A coffee hour at 7 30 p m precedes a business meeting at 8 p m. Principal Jesse Linch will present camping pictures, Dr M R Flickinger discusses trailer vacations, and Miss Mary McNeill recounts her trip to Europe. Officers will be elected.
Charles William Jackson is observing his 80th birthday today. His daughter and son-in-law Delmar and Mrs. Delmar Yoder were guests at the noon meal in the Jackson home today.
Mr and Mrs Paul Escher were honored at a surprise Sunday evening party marking their 37th anniversary. Guests included Richard Escher and family Vern Escher Warren Escher Lawrence Whisler Ronald Escher Cedar Rapids and Roger Escher with homemade ice cream cake and pie served at the end.
Admitted yesterday Mrs Dessie M Libe Washington medical Mrs Clif ford Snyder Washington medical Dan Guy Brighton surgical Dismissed today Mrs H Roy Lamansky and daughter Fairfield Mrs Eva Strum Washington Ronald Bennett Washington.
Miriam FE Miller and David Hershberger were married at Fairview Mennonite Church near Kalona on April 13 at 2 PM. The ceremony, led by Bishop Morris Swartzendruber, was followed by a Hillcrest Union reception with music from a quartet and a short wedding trip.
Miss Agnes Wheelan hosted 13 Applied Arts II members on Monday with Esther White as a guest. Mrs. Wallace Fagen presented a program on Mental Health, led by Miss Margaret Applegate. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and Mrs. Wylie Anderson. Baptist Loyal Women class met at Mrs. Maude Stuart’s home with seven attendees and refreshments after a brief business session.
Local listings outline a week of group meetings and events across Washington. Clubs, libraries, churches, and YWCA host sessions from Tuesday through Friday including crafts, exhibitions, luncheons, and membership coffees featuring named organizers and venues such as the Masonic Temple YWCA Library and Country Club.
Engagement announced for Miss Phyllis Carel Wittman daughter of Mr and Mrs Carell Wittman 1111 10th Street Marion Iowa to Roger Edwin Wright son of Mr and Mrs Francis Wright of Keota. Wittman employed at Collins Radio Company Wright a farmer no wedding date set.
Ten members of Drama met with Miss Elsie Glassburner and Miss Eileen Jeffrey as co hosts. Mrs. Richard Bordwell presented Your Manners Are Showing. Fortnightly Club luncheon announced for May 2 at the Country Club. Next Drama meeting set for May 22 with a dinner out and program. Refreshments were served.
SEWEREAMER claims to remove roots paper grease and organic matter from drains by pouring a chemical mix into floor drains. It promises fast acting results with no tools needed and advertises 5 and 10 lb cans priced at 2.29 and 3.95.
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