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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1964

Page

7

Cherryholmes honor marks fortieth wedding anniversary

Crawfordsville April 27 Chester and Mrs Cherryholmes hosted an open house for 178 guests celebrating 40 years of marriage. Family helped with setup and serving while many out of town guests attended from Washington Morning Sun Davenport Des Moines Ames and Keota among others.

Crawfordsville Chester Cherryholmes Dan Cherryholmes Davenport Gene Fletcher Chester Sherry Fletcher Morrison Sisters Wapello Columbus Junction Cherryholmes Richard Fletcher Lucille Sipe C.A. Peters Fairfield Talma Knowston Fletcher Iris Jack Samuels Low Ann Fletcher Debby Samuels Dale Yorks Washington Ed Herrmann Kirksville Tom Harbison Morning Sun Dell Farrier Jeff Jennings Holland Burch Lews Dallmeyer Donna Perry Fletcher Doug Langstaff Alice Holmes Des Moines Ralph Miller Ames Gayle Kelley Roy Johnson Chicago Merle Howsare Kathryn Cen Brighn

South downsizes slam with early heart misplay in Masters

In a Masters' Individual Championship bridge play, West preempts with three hearts. South should push to six spades, but misplays trick one by leading ace of hearts. East ruffs, diamonds come, and South goes down one. Correct approach yields twelve tricks.

B. Jay Beckeford West North South King Declarer East Tures Syndicate

Great grandson for Mrs Roth NOBLE April 27

Emma Roth reports a new great grandson Steven Allen son of Mr and Mrs Allen Wagler born April 21 at Marcus Iowa. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alfred Wagler of Way and Mr and Mrs Wm Conrad. Ed Springer, recently released from Memorial Hospital Mt Pleasant, returned home last Monday. Rev Bob Hartzler led Bethel church service in place of Rev Willard Leichty who conducted communion at Eureka. Eicher Congregation youth at Kidron Ohio church conference include Nancy Schlatter Linda Widmer Pamela Graber Dianne Widmer Paul Duncan Ron Freyenberger. Sponsor Erwin Graber drove attendees. Mrs Warren Seldatter Rev and Mrs T A Van der Smissen assisted.

Eureka Eicher Kidron Ohio Nancy Schlatter Linda Widmer Pamela Graber Dianne Widmer Paul Duncan Ron Freyenberger Erwin Graber Warren Seldatter T. A. van der Smissen

Journal Sale Date Column reflects varied sales and events

Newspaper column lists multiple sales and auctions across Iowa towns including Fort Madison Crawfords ville Columbus Junction and Wapello with livestock auctions weekly. It notes bankruptcy sale of Whiting's Inc and reports local community events and travel notes, ending with a New York World's Fair Catholic exhibit for 1964-65.

Fort Madison Iowa Whiting’s Inc Crawfordsville Glen Holden Whitings Incorporated Wayland Smylie’s Livestock Market Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Katona Sales Barn Katona Washington Livestock Sales Co Wapello Livestock, Auction, Inc Highway 61 Wapello New York UPI America John P. Cody New Orleans National Catholic Educational Association Cody

Horticulturist’s helpful pruning tips for lilacs and spireas

Iowa State University horticulturist Ben Vance shares reader questions on pruning lilacs after flowering to keep them compact, and on cut backs to restore Anthony Waterer spireas and Froebel spires to ground level during dormancy for better shrubs. Also advises on dwarf bush type summer squash varieties and harvesting when skin is tender.

Anthony Waterer Anthony Witere Anthony Waserer

Merrimac Residents Visit Iowa City

Merrimac residents and families traveled to Iowa City and Washington over the week. Names mentioned include Roy Eshelman Alva Eshelman Mrs Cloyd Watson Mrs Ida Wieneke Mrs Chester Wagner and many others visiting relatives and patients at local homes and Washington Hospital.

Merrimac Iowa City

Weekend Visitors Fill Crawfordsville News Pages

Craig Gipples and family visit in Crawfordsville as weekend guests. Karen Rhea arrives from State College of Town for a family weekend. Youth Group plans bake sale at Coon's Locker next Saturday at 9 a.m. Clint Rhea returns from Hot Springs with foot injury. Nassau slides shown at Wayland Methodist Family Night. Orval Miller hosts birthday gathering with friends. Dick Hughes taken by ambulance to Mt. Pleasant Memorial Hospital. Rita Ann Miller hosts second grade birthday party with games and treats.

Vivian Wells Crawfordsville Craig Gipple Douglas Danny Glenn Anderson Craig Lester Gipples Kansas City Karen Rhea Kenneth Rhea State College of Town Next Satuday Coon Clint Rhea Hot Springs Ark Clint Blanche Taylor Eureka Springs Robert Miller Wayland Methodist Church Nassau Orval Miller Winfield Wayne Davis Karen Randy Jeri Joe Johnston Allen Johnston Kimberley Lynne Frank Miller Harold Olds Dick Hughes Wyman Memorial Hosp Mt. Pleasant Rita Ann Miller Orval Millers Edwina Neil Debby Molander Martha Canott Maureen Rich Lorna McCoy Sandra Lewis

Music contest at Junction Saturday

Grace Butler reports that the Iowa High School Music Association state contest for large group B and C will be held Saturday May 2 at Columbus Community High School. Nineteen schools will enter mixed chorus glee club and concert band with about 1700 students expected to attend. Also noted is the Columbus Community High School alumni banquet on May 28 and the sale of Columbus Cleaners by Mr and Mrs Justus Hutchinson to Mr and Mrs Raymond Marsh of Oxford.

Grace Butler Columbus Junction Columbus Community High School Justus Hutchinson Columbus Cleaners Raymond Marsh Oxford

Soil Stewardship Week Set May 3 10

National observance emphasizes man’s obligation as steward of soil and water. Washington County Soil Conservation District chairs events May 3 10 with theme To Each Among Us A Share. District distributes 4000 inserts to churches and ministers steering stewardship message through 1964 booklet and national partners.

Gene Stephens Washington County Puerto Rico National Association of Soil and Water Conser Great Society of Maning Stewards

4H project enrollment closes May 15 1964

County Extension Director Jim Frier reports 4H enrollment for 1964 will close May 15 with letters mailed listing available projects. Forms due to local 4H leaders by May 10. Livestock and non livestock options remain, with specific project choices and meetings required for eligibility and county fair participation.

Jim Frier Frier

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