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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1962

Page

2

Local Residents Return From Trips and Family News

Mr and Mrs Albert Wehr recently returned from a month long vacation at Clear Lake and in Minnesota correcting a prior misstatement about the name. Vernon Witting arrived home after serving as director of the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth for the Iowa delegation. Nieces and nephews visited Mrs Frank Gobble for belated birthday greetings as she turned 88.

Albert Wehr Clear Lake Minnesota Robert Wehr Vernon Witting United Nations Pilgrimage For Iowa Rebekah Lodge IOOF Frank Gobble Harold Wilson Eldon Lyle Bradshaw Midland Tex Jessie Trent Los Angeles Calif Claude Tucker

August Birthdays and Anniversaries at Wolf's

The eighth month arrives with August birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate at Wolf's. Send flowers as you offer sincere congratulations in tasteful style.

Wolf

Women of the Moose Host Annual Birthday Party

The Women of the Moose held their birthday party at Mrs. George Brock’s home with 17 members and two guests. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Joe Bennet and Mrs. Richard Harvey, while prizes for the entertainment went to several members including Mrs. Betty Ward and Mrs. Melo Horak. All Academy of Friendship members were reminded of a August 6 committee meeting at Mrs. Bill McDole’s home. A Veterans Hospital trip is planned for Tuesday evening with rides available from Mrs. Curl or Mrs. McDole.

Women of the Moose George Brock Joe Bennet Richard Harvey Betty Ward Howard Curl Melo Horak Harold Brock Ernest Hinkle James Edwards Ollie Franklin Wilbur Hysell Bill McDole Helen Brock Ed Letts Robert Dunbar Lloyd Moothart Mela Horak Hyséll Academy of Friendship Veteran's Hospital Curl McDole

Ashbys Visit Miss Shaver Heads Home to Marion

Miss Susan Shaver stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Ashby this week. The Ashbys will drive her home to Marion Sunday.

Dene A. Carney Carol and Kim Minneapolis Mrs Ralph Bauer Susan Shaver Charles Ashby Ashbys Marion

Camp-Monday Dear Mothers We Are Still Here

A camp diary entry recounts a night at camp with three sandwich types, milk, flag ceremonies, skits, and mosquitoes. The narrator notes flashlight fireflies, new clothes, taps at 9:15, bugle, breakfast options, activities, hikes, muddy paths, plant notes, a guest list, and plans to write to President Kennedy about fitness and prunes. A maid rite meal, rest period, swimming, crafts, and no mail yet are mentioned.

Kennedy

TV Highlights and Evening Network Schedule

TV highlights include the 29th annual college all star game at Soldier Field between the Packers and top graduates. Announcers Gowdy Lujack Christman Fleming. Also NBC listings for Here's Hollywood International Showtime Special for Women Eyewitness Huntley Reporting Tonight.

ABC Chicago Soldiers Field Green Bay Packers Curt Gowdy Johnny Lujack Paul Christman Bill Fleming

Iowa Maidens Cup Intermediate Winners In County Demonstration

Two 4-H girls from the Iowa Maidens 4-H Club won top honors in the Intermediate team demonstrations with Clean As a Whistle Sew Easy showing cleaning a sewing machine. Runner-ups from Richmond Rocketettes demonstrated a blouse.

Virginia Marek Rosemary Reed Sandra Shalla Linda Frank Iowa Maidens Cup Iowa Maidens Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Richmond Rocketettes Mary Engel Julia Miksch Barbara Beranek Ann Yeggy Farmerettes Sandra Duwa Linda Gerot Lucky Lassies Vicki Carr Jackie Knapp Betty Lord Brenda Mapel Linda Johnson Maria Simmering Busy Bees

Births and dismissals listed in local notices

On The Record Admitted Yesterday Mr. Lester Webher Washington medical Mr. Ralph Maddox Fairbanks medical Births Today Mr and Mrs Earland Webber Brighton a daughter Dismissed Today Mrs Raymond Butler Brighton Lawrence Hunter Brighton Mrs Lyle Long and daughter Washington Donald Tucker Washington Mrs Steve Wolfer Washington Mrs Jonas Hostedler and son Kalona

Lester Webher Washington Ralph Maddox Fairbanks Earland Webber Brighton Raymond Butler Lawrence Hunter Lyle Long Donald Tucker Steve Wolfer Jonas Hostedler Kalona

Social Calendar for First Nation Notes Events

A compact notice list for upcoming community gatherings. Friday includes Rebekah Lodge at 8 p.m. IOOF Hall and VFW Junior Unit at 4 p.m. Shirts and Skirts at 8:30 p.m. Central Park. Sunday features Rebekah IOOF Family Picnic at 6 p.m. Sunset Park and Davison Reunion at noon. Monday lists First Presbyterian Vigilant Sunday School Class at 6:30 p.m. Sunset Park and CEF meeting at 2:30 p.m. St James School with Farm Bureau Building hosting DUV Phoebe Allen Tent at 2 p.m.

Rebekah Lodge IOOF VFW Sunset Park Davison Sunset Ark CEF St. James School Phoebe Allen Farm Bureau

Kennedy presses on economic and defense issues

Kennedy comments on labor racism and taxes, studying July unemployment data before any tax cut. He notes Britain’s plan to end Thor bases won’t fracture Western unity. He urges approval of UN bonds to support the world body. Technicians repair Johnson Island damage from a rocket explosion to decide on further atmospheric nuclear tests.

Kennedy Labor Department United States Britain Europe House U.S United Nations World Organization Johnston Island

Plan Discussion Of School Bus Rides For Private Pupils

A meeting to discuss changing Iowa Code section 28 to allow private and parochial school students to ride public buses will be held at St James School cafeteria on Monday at 2 30 p m. The event is open to the public with leaders from Citizens for Educational Freedom in Os kaloosa Pella and Fort Madison including Mrs Val J Doering Stanley Rooda and F A Patik. The proposal was presented at Republican and Democratic platform committee meetings in Des Moines.

Iowa St. James School Citizens For Educational Freedom Groups Oskaloosa Pella Fort Madison Val J. Doering Stanley Rooda F. A. Patik Des Moines

Good Neighbor Deed Keeps Rhodes Farm Humming

Twenty one neighbors performed a good neighbor deed on Emery Rhodes 40 acre straw field on a Tuesday afternoon. It took three hours to complete. Participants included Pete Jeffries Charley Jeffries Jim Nicholson Dean Luers Dean Dann Roy Carter Ray Carter Bob Carter Tony Redeker Marland Shetler Jack Wagner Kenneth Wagner Daryl Dunbar Don Patterson Roger Escher Vern Escher Harry Drake Les Chorpening Dick Escher Rolland Benson and Gary Rhodes. Balers were supplied by Pete Jeffries Jack Wagner Robert Escher and Roy Carter. Rhodes recently suffered a critical auto crash and remains a patient at University Hospitals in Iowa City.

Emery Rhodes Pete Jeffries Charley Jeffries Jim Nicholson Dean Luers Dean Dann Roy Carter Ray Carter Bob Carter Tony Redeker Marland Shetler Jack Wagner Kenneth Wagner Daryl Dunbar Don Patterson Roger Escher Vern Escher Harry Drake Les Chorpening Dick Escher

Miriam Jones Leads Cloverettes In 4 H Judging Contest

Miriam Jones of the Crooked Creek Cloverettes won high individual in the Junior division at the 4 H Girls judging contest held at the Fairgrounds with Miss Jean Barclay in charge. Cedar Clippers led the Junior team standings, while various clubs earned blue red and white ribbons across divisions.

Fairgrounds Jean Barclay Miriam Jones Crooked Creek Cloverettes Cedar Clippers Good Luck Shamrock Sisters Richmond Rocketettes Cloverleaf Hi Ores Iowa Maidens Dutch Creek Flyerettes Starliners Lucky Lassies Linda Johnson Busy Bees Linda Cloverleaf Club Cinderellas Farmerettes Jolly 4 Dutchettes Pepperettes Rosann Crayne Chickadees Bee Jolly

Vigilant Sunday School Class Plans Sunset Park Picnic

The Vigilant Sunday School Class of the First Presbyterian Church invites all members to Sunset Park for a Monday evening potluck dinner at 6 30 p.m. The event features a picnic and fellowship.

First Presbyterian Church Sunset Park

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