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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1965

Page

2

PTA Names Caldwell to Lead Lincoln Association

Mrs. Kate Caldwell was named president of the Lincoln Parent Teachers Association at the final meeting of the school year. Officers include Mrs. Richard Hotle as vice president, Mrs. Robert Zager as secretary, and Mrs. Verne Knecht as treasurer. The retiring president, Mrs. Lloyd Marek, presided and noted the June 1 Books for Appalachia collection depot at the school. A musical skit by the Fortnightly Club honored the event.

Kate Caldwell Lincoln Parent Teachers Association Bereby Richard Hotle Robert Zager Verne Knecht Jim Harris Harold Stephens Ray Sojka Jr Lloyd Marek Mary McNeil Bob Poorman Dwain Tschantz Robert Dimit Harold Stevens Richard Bordwell Foreign Exchange Yoshi Kanda Bordwell Eileen Jeffrey Lincoln Knecht Rosien Merritt Wellington Pansy Hill L. B. Eicher Pansy Hill Club Marguerite Hering Steve Madsen Baby Decatur, Ill Eicher Charles Hotle Roy Kephart Lloyd Neiswanger Harold Beenblossom Robert Ross Beenblossom

Republican Women district meeting draws Washington Club guests

Several local women attended the spring meeting of the First District Council of Republican Women in Columbus Junction. The Washington Club won the traveling trophy for best attendance. Speakers included former congressmen John Kyl and Fred Schwengel, and state president Mrs. George Paul. Mrs. Phil Weldin spoke about the Washington conference. The fall meeting is planned for Davenport. Washington attendees listed include Mrs. Herbert Campbell and others.

First District The Council of Republican Women Columbus Junction Washington Club John Kyl Bloomfield Fred Schwengel Davenport George Paul Brooklyn Phil Weldin Washington, D. C Washington Herbert Campbell M. R. Flickinger Dean Anderson Nate Young Joe Jones Edgar Stewart William Sitter

WCTU Conference Held Here Thursday at Marion Ave Church

The Washington County Christian Women's Temperance Union hosted an all county conference at the Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church. State workers Mrs Selah Rich of Oskaloosa and Mrs Ray Sojka of Washington presented new plans while a boys' group provided luncheon music. A film titled The Spirit of 74 was shown and talks skits and discussions filled the afternoon.

Washington

Social calendar notes for volume notices deadline

Announcements require by 10 a m on first publication day with three later printings. Baptist Women Missionary Society meets 7 30 p m at church. Masons 7 30 p m second degree at Masonic Temple. Saturday Shirts and Skirts square dance cancelled. Newcomers Dance 9 p m Country Club. Monday TOPS 7 30 p m YW rooms. White Shrine 1 30 p m dessert and cards Masonic Temple. Bolden Age Club 10 a m YWCA. Sack lunch at noon. Music Department 8 p m Mrs Leo Stone chorus practice. another chorus April 28 9 30 a m with Mrs Harold Stevens. Applied Arts II 7 30 p m Miss Ethel McCreedy. Child Study 8 30 p m Mrs Paul Gebhardt. Baptist Christian Builders and Truthseekers 7 30 p m at church. Tuesday White Shrine 8 p m Masonic Temple bring silent auction item and membership night. Garden II 2 p m Mrs Edward R Rees. Applied Arts I 8 p m Mrs Richard Young. Family Living II 6 30 p m dinner at Captain's Table.

White Shrine Bridge Masonic Temple Bolden Age YWCA Leo Stone Harold Stevens Ethel McCreedy Paul Gebhardt Baptist Christian Builders Garden II Edward R. Rees Applied Arts Richard Young Family Living

Guild Girls Meet at First Baptist Church

The Guild Girls of the first Baptist Church met at the church Wednesday with nine present. They rehearsed a program for Friday night under Diana Harvey and devotions led by Mrs. Donald Foss. Treats were served by Shelley Simmering and Naomi Starr closed with prayer.

GUILD Guild Girls The First Baptist Church General Women’s Missionary Societ Diana Harvey Donald Foss Shelley Simmering Naomi Starr

Extension calendar notes show 4H and committee meetings

Home Economics Committee meets April 27 at 1 30 p.m. at Extension Office. April 27 4H Special Foods Project Meeting at 7 p.m. Extension Office. May 4 4H Girls Club Leader Organization meeting also May 4 Extension Council meeting.

Aquamaids Formed At YWCA To Offer Public Swimming

Organize Aquamaids, a new synchronized swimming group at the YWCA, directed by Mrs. Dick Matthews. Officers include President Doy McAvoy, Vice President Doris Blieu, and Secretary-Treasurer Janet Schiebel. A constitution will be drawn up and the group will be available for public swimming.

YWCA The Aquamaids Dick Matthews Doy McAvoy Doris Blieu Janet Schiebel

Dance for Junior High at Washington YMCA Saturday Night

A dance for junior high age boys and girls will be held at the Washington YMCA on Saturday night starting at 7 30 p m. The usual fees will be charged.

Washington Ymca

Local residents share travel and family updates

Keith Augustine and Yale Jarvis of Jarvis Appliance Store returned from Ripon Wisconsin after a two day Speed Queen service school. John Wheelan and wife came home after visiting their daughter and family in Arenzville Illinois. Mrs Olive Watson returned from Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a weeklong stay. Clyde Pratt went home from a Florida trip with a Chicago Heights companion. Mrs Steve Madsen and baby Jeff visit from Decatur Illinois while her husband serves at Camp Lejeune. Grace Stewart celebrates her 80th birthday with family in town this April 23.

Keith Augustine Yale Jarvis Jarvis Ripon Wis John Wheelan Robert Clarks Arenzville, Ill Olive Watson Mercy Hospital Iowa City Steve Madsen Jeff Decatur Stanley Chabal Marlene Grace Stewart Flossie Holmes Blanche Chapel Town City

Katherine Grenawalt Weds James Wilken in Iowa City

Katherine Ann Grenawalt daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Grenawalt of Iowa City and James Anthony Wilken son of Mr and Mrs Francis Bernard Wilken of Ft Madison wed Monday at St Thomas More Chapel Iowa City A reception followed at the Catholic Student Center They plan a trip to the Virgin Islands and will live at 709 Twentieth Avenue Coralville The bride a University of Iowa medical technology senior and member of Alpha Xi Delta and the groom a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy remain in Iowa City area after the ceremony.

Katherine Ann Grenawalt Harry Grenawalt Towa City James Anthony Wilken Francis Bernard Wilken Ft. Madison St. Thomas More Chapel Catholic Student Center Virgin Islands Twentieth Avenue Coralville

Governor Proclaims Youth Temperance Education Week

Iowa Governor Harold E. Hughes signs a proclamation naming April 25 to May 1 as Youth Temperance Education Week. He urges citizens to focus on promoting total abstinence among youths for health happiness and spiritual enrichment. Washington Mayor L C Willits supports the effort.

Overnor Harold E. Hughes Iowa L. C. Willits Washington Gov. Hughes

Real Estate Transfers Listed for Washington Area Ownership Changes

Louise C. Reaney transfers to Joseph Evanovich Jr. and wife lot 6 and west 18 ft lot 7 bik 1 in Washington. Audrey Belle Dusenbery transfers to Robert Day west 60 ft lot 6 bik 14 in OP Washington. Clarence J. Brown transfers to Everett W. Havenstein and wife lot 10 in Moothart's first acd Washington. William H. Perdock transfers to Hal R. Hotle lot 4 blk 2 in Perdock's sub div Washington. Jay S. Brewer transfers to Hal R. Hotle lot 5 blk 1 Green Meadows addition in Washington.

Louise C. Reaney Joseph Evanovich Jr West Washington Audrey Belle Dusenbery Robert Day Clarence J. Brown Everett W. Havenstein Moothart William H. Perdock Hal R. Hotle Perdock

Hospital Admits Patients From Keota and Washington Areas

Hospital admits Bill McNurlen and Alvie Heisdorf of Keota for medical care along with Mrs Lyle Datpyshire of Washington. Admissions recorded yesterday reflect regional patient intake and ongoing treatment status.

Bill McNurlen Keota Alvie Heisdorffer Lyle Datpyshire Washington

City bowling results and high scores from yesterday

The report lists participants from Iowa City Washington and surrounding areas with families and sponsors. High scores were led by Shell Oils and Washington Oil in team events with Verle Mitchell and Don Garder posting top individual marks.

James Batterson Iowa City Loren Bush Washington Points Richard Carmichael Washington Oil Co Keota Sorrell Auto Shell William Martin Stewart Pontiac-Buick Wapello Harvey Radtke Steele Lumber Merlin Washington Oil Verle Mitchell Chick Custer Don Garder

Charles Vincent Home for Holiday in Keota

Charles Vincent, employed at Arlington Heights Illinois, spent Easter weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Bob Fisher in Keota. Hosts for Easter Day were Mr and Mrs Elmer Vincent with Mr and Mrs Robert Vincent and family and others. A large group gathered for dinner at the Captains Table in Washington before returning home to Keota for an afternoon of Easter activities and an outdoor egg hunt.

Boyd Sanders Keota Charles Vincent Arington Heights Bob Fisher Elmer Vincent Robert Vincent Wayne Mangold Rosemary Sheets Clyde Stoutner Dudley Gretter Tom Clyde Jr. Stoutner Boyd Stoutner Susie Stoutner Des Moines Jeff Cliff Stoutner Iowa City Washington Keota Ron Leitsinger Danny Ames Harold Sheets Joel Sheets Jerome Sheets Holly Helscher Levernon —_Helscher

Welfare Group Meeting in Oskaloosa on May 11

The South east Iowa district of Iowa Welfare Association will hold its spring meeting at the Legion hall in Oskaloosa on Tuesday May 11. Registration starts at 9 a.m. The event invites anyone interested in Iowa health and welfare programs, with a luncheon fee charged.

Iowa District of Iowa Welfare Association Legion Hall Oskaloosa Iowa

Yoder Given Suspended Sentence in Forged Check Case

Donald Ray Yoder received a 10 year suspended sentence in Anamosa reformatory following a district court action for uttering a forged check. The case was heard in local court today.

Donald Ray Yoder Anamosa Reformatory Yoder

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