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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1965
Page
2
The annual Swift reunion in Sunset Park drew about 225 members. Attendees from Cedar Rapids to St. Louis and multiple Iowa towns gathered for a social program with songs by William Swift and readings by Mrs. Gevock. A 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated with a group song.
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Royce Leichty previously Carla Zieglowsky was held Wednesday evening. Hostesses Mrs Tom West and Mrs Walter Westen presided at the Westen home. Guests offered advice and hints to the bride as decorations featured three pink shades and crystal appointments. Refreshments followed the color scheme.
Admitted yesterday was Joe Cochran of Washington for a surgical procedure. Dismissed yesterday were Clinton Churchill and Ollie. Today, Kenneth Kauffman of Washington, Diane Meyer of Wellman, and Mrs Edwin Novotny of Washington are recorded as admitted or present.
Jeannie Bresnock and Kenneth E Lukavsky wed at St James Catholic Church in Washington in a July 31 ceremony. The couple, both of Cedar Rapids, are employed by Bell Telephone Company and will reside in Cedar Rapids after a family dinner at the Captain's Table.
Piano and organ students of Mrs. John Skubal presented two recitals at the Skubal home northeast of Ainsworth on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Guests were parents and friends. Notable features included duos drum accompaniment and a singing duo. New performers Leanne Swailes and Laura Skubal debuted. Attendance and practice awards honored Carol Wehr Chris Wehr and Barbara Podaril.
All notices must be in by 10 a.m. on the day of first publication. Printed three days in advance. Wednesday Ladies Day 12 30 p.m. Luncheon at Country Club with golf or bridge. Reservations or cancellations by Tuesday noon Rosemary Club postponed this month. Thursday West Chester COC Class 2 p.m. Mrs Roy Bauer Read Numbers for discussion. DAR Log Cabin Open House 2 4 p.m. Sunset Park. Public invited Friday Rebekah Lodge 8 p.m. IOOF Hall Twilight League and Men's Stag 8 p m Country Club Reservations or cancellations by Thursday afternoon.
An open house for the Rev. Carlisle Smith family of Mitchell Nebraska, formerly of Washington, will be held Thursday evening August 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Deane Clingman home in Washington. Everyone is welcome to greet the Smith family.
Mr and Mrs Lyle Romine returned from a 10 day trip visiting daughter and family the Gary Petersons at Redwood Falls Minnesota and enjoyed time at Three Seasons Resort near Detroit Lakes Mrs Gladys Wulf and Jan et returned from a twelve day Hawaiian Islands vacation also visiting relatives in Los Angeles California Mr and Mrs T H Peters and Mrs Madalyn Mitchell and Sue went from Kenora Canada fishing for a week Mr and Mrs Alvin Shebeck Gary and Connie Emmerson spent Sunday with the Ronald Meyers and Rod Alon on a Mississippi River houseboat near Bettendorf Randy Payne visiting Winfield Glenn Payne home for a week Mr and Mrs Pete Griffeth visited Abingdon Illinois Mr and Mrs Charles Greenlee and Douglas Greenlee visited St Louis over the weekend and attended the Cardinal Dodger game at Sportsmans Park They also visited Mrs Greenlee's mother Mrs Mary Larnad near St Louis Mr and Mrs Denny Bohro son of Keota and Mr and Mrs Roger Chapman of Washington returned from a week in the Ozarks Sue Ann Lintz returned home after a two week vacation with the Leonard Lintz family in Ankeny Leonard Lintz and daughters will visit their parents for a few days before returning home Mr and Mrs Harlan Or Laughlin spent weekend in Galesburg Illinois visiting son Dennis and family now living at 1296 Island Street Kathleen Bruty of Manchester is visiting relatives Kathleen and Leroy Gunnars on and Jean spent weekend in Grundy Center for the Dickinson and Dodder reunion at Sunset Park with hopes of 10 families present Mr and Mrs Eldon Brake Mike and Ken Jensen returned from Glenwood Iowa where they spent four days
Twelve members attended the Vigilant Sunday School Class of First Presbyterian Church for a Monday evening picnic in Sunset Park. After meals Miss Della Humphreys led devotions and Miss Ella Gordon read a farewell letter from missionaries the Robert Pierces, on furlough from Cameroon. Mrs. R. J. Dawson presided at the business meeting. A social hour followed.
J R Squire 81 of Detroit Michigan died at home Sunday August 1 born at Nira Keokuk County Masonic rites were held August 3 at White Chapel Memorial and final services Wednesday Survivors include his widow one daughter Lorene Franklin of Anaconda Montana two grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Harry Kilgore Ainsworth and Mrs Russell Goodin Washington The couple once lived in Washington County
Edna F Muller transfers to John W Muller and wife lot 2 blk 0 north and Riverside. W Thomas Carson and wife to Gilbert R King and wife lot 12 blk 2 East Washington. Charles E Sellers and wife to Bernard A Dumont and wife lot 1 blk 38 and lot 2 excluding the south 45 ft thereof in blk 38 Highland Park and Washington. Thomas D White, Chevrolet, Leonard CC Brantingham, Rambler, Myrtle C Genkinger, Chevrolet, Leonard or Wilma Be auregard, Cadillac, Erma M Hofer, Plymouth, Robert V Dahl, Honda motorcycle, Bernice or Edward Engle, Buick, Arlo M Kelley, Buick.
The fair opened with a dusty, lazy afternoon as workers erect rides and cattle judging sounds fill the field. By evening the scene brightens with stands, rides, pageant applause, and bustling crowds signaling a lively transformation on Monday, August 2.
Advance Ross leads team series with 2461 while Shellmyer adds 2282 in a women’s bowling meet. Individual performances include Jo Clevenger’s 536 series and 208 game, Norma Cole’s 517 series, Dee Walley’s 197 game, with team game high 861 by Advance Ross and 786 by Wiele.
Funeral services for Mrs Albert Hesseltine were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Robert Rushing leading. Delbert Lewis and Clair Holmes sang a duet as pallbearers James Young Raymond McAllister Robert Henderson Wayne Williams Donald Wood and Charles Twinam assisted. Burial was in Eicher cemetery and Jones Funeral Home managed arrangements. Democrats in Washington County offer a $25 U.S. savings bond to a local resident. details at the Democrats booth at the Washington County Fair.
The United Presbyterian Home praised Mr. and Mrs. Al Robertson of Burlington for a Baldwin Orgasonic organ recital in the lounge last Saturday evening. Mrs. Robertson played a world concert tour set, with numbers requested by the audience, and Mr. Robertson’s vocals were well received. The home plans to host the Robertsons again at the upcoming County Fair.
The annual Wiles reunion will be held Sunday August 8 in Sunset Park Washington. Friends and relatives are urged to attend.
Mrs Lu cille Royce leaves Keota Sunday to visit her daughter and family in Humboldt. Keota attendees at a OsKal oosa wedding reception for Ronald Chase include Mrs James Coffman and several local residents. Jimmy Fagen sustains an injury at a ball game. Pleasant View Rest Home visits in Kalona. Ottumwa guests dine with Kalona hosts. Erwin family construction work keeps Doug Erwin away this week.
The Washington Evening Journal lists editors and staff including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris News Editor Bob Shaffer Local Advertising Bruce Cowden Contributing Editor Howard Hazen Production Superintendent. Published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th. Entered as second class matter under Act of March 3 1879 at Washington Iowa. United Press Leased Wire Members Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations. MAIL SUBSCRIPTION RATES In Iowa.
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