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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1962

Page

2

Trends in Decorating For Family Living Club News

Sixteen members of Family Living II met at Mrs Maynard Goff Sr home with cohostess Mrs Lester Coffman. Mrs Carl Jarvis led business and outlined May Breakfast at the Country Club on May 3. Members heard from Mrs Leonard Llewellyn on the County Convention and enjoyed a program on New Trends in Home Decorating by Llewellyn Steele Underwood and Kneen.

Family Living II Maynard Goff Sr Lester Coffman Carl Jarvis Country Club Jesse Linch Leonard Llewellyn Llewellyn Milo Steele Jr Roland Underwood Phil Kneen Glenn Widmer

Mrs Eicher Hosts Pansy Hill Club Luncheon

Mrs L B Eicher hosted a one o clock luncheon at her home for the Pansy Hill Club on Thursday. Eleven members and three guests attended along with three children. Mrs Roy Kephart led the business meeting as a program committee provided entertainment.

L. B. Eicher Pansy Hill Club Willard Widmer Eldon Roth Ken Gilmore Roy Kephart

Jackson Boys 4-H elects officers at April meeting

The Jackson Boys 4-H Club met at Tom Duensing’s home in April. Ron Marek was elected vice president and Steve Hardy became reporter. Mr. Witthoft distributed project enrollment sheets and Jim Sojka demonstrated table manners. Mrs. Duensing provided refreshments.

Jackson Boys 4-H Club Tom Duensing Ron Marek Steve Hardy Witthoft Jim Sojka Mrs. Duensing

Thirty Niners Name Mrs. B. B. Bordwell President for Year

Mrs. B B Bordwell was elected president of the Thirty Niners Club of the YWCA at a meeting Friday. Mrs Louis Rinner will be vice president and Mrs John Baird secretary treasurer. Attorney Ira Morrison spoke on FBI work in New York City. A tour is planned to Scuttergood Quaker School John Brown home and the Hoover birthplace on May 25 with reservations due May 21. Dessert committee named as Mrs John Baird Mrs George Schoenberger and Mrs Rinner.

B. B. Bordwell Thirty Niners Club YWCA YW Rooms Louis Rinner John Baird Lester Orr Ira Morrison FBI New York City E. E. Ward Scattergood Quaker School John Brown Hoover Birthplace

Local notables touring and military leave mixed with arrivals

Tom Stewart on leave after completing a fuel supply course in Amarillo Texas reports to McGuire Air Force Base May 22. Gordon Morris heads to Ft Leonard Wood for six months army active duty. Visiting Rutland and Mt. Pleasant families, moves and births noted including Carrie Jane McCall born April 26 and Beth Brinning's first birthday.

Tom Stewart Warren Stewart Amarillo Texas McGuire Air Force Base Gordon Morris Ft. Leonard Wood Army

Social Calendar Highlights Week’s Upcoming Notices

Notices for community events due by 10 a.m. first publication and appear three days ahead. Saturday events include Saturday Shirts and Skirts at Legion Hall 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. and various meetings at YWCA and local homes with potlucks, luncheons, and craft sessions.

Legion Hall Harold Bortz

Easter Visits Across Iowa Families

Richard Birneys are Easter guests from Omaha visiting James and Maud McCreedy family. Several families mark Easter with dinners and celebrations in Muscatine and Iowa City. Andrea Zeck returns home from Cedar Falls for vacation as George Zeck plans a move to Washington.

Living Lake Richard Birney Omaha Nebr James Maud Ethel McCreedy Fred Hermann Dorothy Russel Pohmann Muscatine P. F. Whisler Pocahontas Andrea George Zeck Cedar Falls Tom Wolfe Indianapolis Indiana C. H. Wolfe Lloyd Marek Virginia Joe Vince Marek

Kennedy Macmillan dine with reporters in White House satire

President Kennedy and Prime Minister Macmillan attended the White House press dinner as comedians lampooned them. Elliott Reid parodied Kennedy at a news conference while Peter Sellers acted as Macmillan. Benny Goodman and his band provided entertainment for the 1500 guests at the Sheraton Park Hotel. William Knighton presented a cigar box to Macmillan.

Washington UPI Kennedy Harold Macmillan White House Elliott Reid William Knighton

Awards Given at Cub Scout Pack Meeting in VFW Hall

Mrs Rodney Davisson received a Den Mothers Training Pin for three years service. Den II led candy sales with 120 boxes. Dens VIII V VI led opening and closing ceremonies. Den V VI presented programs. Den V won Cubby Award. Exposition in Iowa City April 28 7 30 p m at Iowa Field House. Leaders meet May 7 at 8 p.m. at Mrs Ray Van Zile home. Next pack meeting planned at Sunset Park with potluck. date pending.

Rodney Davisson Den VFW Council Davisson Tim Fleagle David Jackson Marcus McCarthy Arrow Terry Miller Wayne Crim Jim Rosenkild den V den II den VI den VII Dens den VIII Dens V Iowa Field House Ray van Zile Sunset Park

Des Moines Man Dies In Apartment Blaze

A three story Des Moines apartment fire killed one man and injured two others. The deceased was unnamed pending next of kin notification. John Coleman, 29, and his mother Teresa Coleman, 56, suffered extensive burns and were in fair condition at Broadlawns Hospital.

Des Moines UPI John Coleman Teresa Coleman Broadlawns Hospital

Senior Bob Krotz Editor of Washingtonian

An outstanding member of the senior class is Bob Krotz the editor of the Washingtonian. He lived on a farm near Washington for seven years and is active in Letter Club Student Council Hi Y Science Club and the cast for the junior class play. He hopes to attend Iowa State University majoring in engineering and works at Hy Vee.

Bob Krotz John C. Krotz Bob Washington Washingtonian Quill and Scroll Hi-Y Iowa State University Ames Hy-Vee

Schooleys visit Washington as father expected to leave hospital

Mr and Mrs Lester Schooley of Des Moines spent the week in Washington visiting her father Glenn Schwartz a patient in the local hospital. He is improving and may be dismissed home soon. Clarence Brown Jr was discharged today from Veterans Hospital Iowa City.

Lester Schooley Des Moines Washington Glenn Schwartz Clarence Brown Jr Veterans Hospital Iowa City

Social Security Rep to Visit Washington Post Office

A Burlington Social Security representative will be at the Washington post office from 8 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday May 2 to assist patrons with benefits and inquiries.

Social Security Burlington Social Security Office Washington Post Office

Bride to Be Advised On Major Appliance Purchases

CHICAGO. Taking tips from experienced homemakers at McCalls Congress on Better Living, brides are urged to buy major appliances now. Recommendations cover choosing size, features, longevity, and the deluxes versus midrange models, with emphasis on practicality, self defrosting refrigerators, built in ranges, and built in dishwashers becoming essentials.

Chicago UPI McCall's Congress On U.S. Department of Agriculture

On The Record Hospital

Yesterday list shows Mrs. Lee Sanders Keota medical Walter Neff Washington medical Lawrence Hadley Richland surgical Today includes Mrs Lillie Storms Washington medical Jesse Augustine Washington medical Births: Mr and Mrs Charles Hesseltine Washington a son Mr and Mrs Kenneth Gilmore Me Cloud Calif a daughter Dismissed: Stephanie Chuck Brighton Mrs Gary DeWolf and son Brighton Mrs Alfred Coles and daughter Washington

Lee Sanders Keota Walter Neff Washington Lawrence Hadley Richland Lillie Storms Jesse Augustine Charles Hesseltine Kenneth Gilmore MeCloud Calif Stephanie Chuck Brighton Gary DeWolf Alfred Coles

Dear Sue This Newspaper Advice Column Summary

Teen readers receive guidance on literature choices for teens and college prep. The column discusses Salinger works for older teens, college entrance tests as indicators, weight loss tips, and budgeting advice for a freshman. It includes reader questions from Bonny Jo and Jo and practical responses from Dear Sue.

J. D. Salinger Franny Zooey Salinger Sue Tom College Board Detroit Mich

Choosing a Washer and Dryer System for Household Use

The text weighs washer features and advises separate models over a combo unit. It notes larger models handle bigger loads like cotton rugs and emphasize temperature options water levels cycle speeds and good filtration for effective cleaning. It reflects homemaker guidance on appliance pairing.

Noble Street Light Plea and Holiday News

Noble residents call for better street numbering to aid navigation as rainless spring drives farming activity and field colors shift. Easter weekend visits include Allen Wagler family. 17th wedding anniversary honored for Maurice and Mrs. Grieser with local surprise gathering and cake.

NOBLE East Noble Allen Wagler Marcus Wm. Conrad

Easter gatherings and local guests across Iowa and Indiana

Families and relatives from Barquist, Grieser, Allenbach, Hochstetler, Boshart and Graber groups shared meals and visits at homes in Washington, Crawfordsville and Kokomo over Easter weekend. In Detroit, Dave Debusschere broke the University of Detroit all time scoring record with 1,609 points, surpassing Guy Sparrow.

L. R. Barquist Rachelle Danny Maurice Grieser Emily Lucy Allenbach Harlan Widmer Washington Harvey Hochstedler Claranette Kokomo Indiana Royden Boshart Raymond Mrs. Rich Detroit UPI Dave Debusschere University of Detroit Guy Sparrow

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