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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1964

Page

2

Washington Women's Bowling Meet Sets Season Start

The Washington Woman's Bowling Association will hold the first city association meeting of the season on Wednesday August 12 at 7 30 p m at the Washington County Fair grounds. State and national delegates will be elected and new rules discussed. All officers and members are urged to attend. The city executive board meets at 7 p m before the city gathering. All leagues should be represented.

Washington Woman's Bowling Association Washington County Fairgrounds

30th Davison Family Reunion Held Sunday

The 30th Davison reunion gathered 47 relatives and two visitors at Sunset Park on Sunday August 2. A business meeting elected Everette Davison president Wayne Wagner vice president and Mrs Rodney Swailes secretary treasurer. Attendees included multiple Davison and Swailes relatives from Washington Columbus Junction Conesville Wayland and Moline. The next reunion is set for the first Sunday in August 1965 at Sunset Park.

Davison Sunset Park Charlie Davison Everette Davison Wayne Wagner Rodney Swailes Roland Armstrong Richard Moline Henry Swailes Kimberly Jean Dick Lukins Leona Gardner Janet and Joy Howard Wagner Judy TeBockhorst Stephen Peterson Rodney Letts Washington

Social Calendar Notices for Week of First Publication

Community notices outline multiple events with deadlines by 10 a.m. The schedule includes Masons meeting at Masonic Temple, COC Class, Rebekah Lodge and Twilight League events, plus a WHS Class of 1927 reunion at the Country Club. Vincent Family Reunion and McNeese reunion are also listed for Sunday with picnic and dinner details at Sunset Park.

Rebekah Lodge Country Club Vincent Sunset Park

Cotter Schrader fall wedding planned in Columbus Junction

Mr and Mrs Richard James Cotter of Columbus Junction announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Ann to Herbert Louis Schrader son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Schrader of Victor The bride elect will graduate August 5 from the State University of Iowa with a BA in Home Economies The groom elect graduated in June from SUL with a BA in Sociology The wedding is set for September 12.

Jane Ann Cotter Herbert Schrader Columbus Junction Richard James Cotter Jane Ann Herbert Louis Schrader Cecil Schrader Victor Cotter State University of Iowa Iowa City SUL

Appeals and Licenses and Driver Arrests Summary

Dean Duwa appealed to district court after conviction for careless and imprudent driving in Justice Holden's court. A marriage license was issued to Bruce Bailey and Andrea Alice Zeck of Washington. Ronald Dunnahoo, 22, of Columbus City, faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after his car left highway 92 near Columbus Junction. Passengers Richard Dunnahoo and Clarence Skipton were charged with intoxication as the car rolled into a ditch after a passing vehicle. Sheriff Ralph McDowell reported the incident.

Dean Duwa Kalona District Court Holden Duwa Bruce Bailey Andrea Alice Zeck Washington DMVI Ronald Dwain Dunnahoo Columbus City Highway 92 Columbus Junction Richard Dunnahoo Nichols Clarence Skipton Ralph McDowell Wapello

Swifts Hold 49th Family Reunion in Sunset Park

Ninety nine members attended the 49th Swift family reunion in Sunset Park. A noon picnic followed by an afternoon meeting presided by Walter Bru ty with newly elected officers led by President Mrs John Wheelan and Vice President Mrs Ethel Swift. Readings included A Humorous Newspaper, Facts and Fiction, and History of the Swifts. Awards went to Charles Ragan for an Ireland framed picture and Chris McCutchen as youngest present. Pat Swift received a farthest-traveled gift from Seattle. Plans outline a 50th anniversary celebration next year and a Golden Anniversary reunion out of town.

Swift Sunset Park Walter Bruty John Wheelan Ethel Swift Kathleen Bruty Ettiene Spenser Carl Sehneider Alex Gevock the Swifts Joe Hines Charles Ragan Ireland Swifts Chris McCutchen Pat Swift Seattle L. O. Swift Phoenix Ariz Jack Kennedy Chicago I. B. Swift Davenport Howard Swift Cedar Falls Virs Stan Hackett Kevin Theresa Marion Wilbur Bruty Chigazo Frank Gabriel Columbus Junction M. M. Flynn Keota Robert Kurtz Burbank Calif Albert Swift Minneapolis, Minn Hubert Walker Oakdale Johnny Quinn Brentwood Bernice Murray North Hollywood Russell Mahin Rock Island

Cooperative Dinner Honors Gerdes Family in Gridley

A Sunday cooperative dinner was held at Elwood Kleese home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Lo well Gerdes and family of Gridley Al. Attendees included many Gerdes relatives and neighbors such as Loren Roger Floin Marvin Thomas Floyd Polis David Kleese Wilbur Wright Rita Steve Karla Joe Raymond Sara Harold Tena Koehler Stevd Courtney Bob Ward and Elwood Kleese with Susan Judy Jane John Marsha. Several families were unable to attend due to illness.

Elwood Kleese Lowell Gerdes Gridley, al Bob Ward Susan Judy Jane John Marsha

Local residents share travels and family milestones across multiple states

Mrs Vera Crawford and Dana return from Washington and Gettysburg with visits to Arlington Cemetery and Ike and Mamie’s farm near Gettysburg. Mr and Mrs Robertson welcome daughter Sara Jane born Friday July 41 at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital Spirit Lake Iowa. Weekend guests include Ed Hyncik and Ed Lins from Chicago and Elmhurst. RodKephart discharged from University Hospital Iowa City after weeks as patient.

Vera Crawford Dana Washington, D.C Gettysburg President Kennedy Arlington Cemetery Ike and Mamie Canton Louisville Akron Cadiz Louitsville Harrison County Ohio Robert Robertson Sara Jane Dickinson County Memorial Hospital Spirit Lake

Local Hairs and Cosmetologists group meets in Westbrook

The local unit of the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association affiliate No. 129 met at Don Dayton Beauty Salon Tuesday evening with 12 members present Bet ty Beenblossom presided Two representatives from Westbrook Insurance Company led the program Refreshments were served by Mrs Roger Stalder and Miss Carolyn Jones The September meeting will be at Richard George Beauty Salon.

The National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association Don Dayton Betty Beenblossom Westbrook Insurance Company Roger Stalder Carolyn Jones Richard George

Hospital Admitted and Dismissed in Regional Notes

Yesterday Tony Statler of Washington underwent a surgical admission. Mrs Lil Lie Ann Loring of Brighton entered medical care. Earl White of Ainsworth received medical attention. Today Mrs Oren Miller and daughter Kalona were dismissed. Harry Wentworth of Brighton and Guy Koch were also mentioned in medical notes.

Tony. Statler Washington Lillie Ann Loring Brighton Earl White Ainsworth Oren Miller Kalona Harry Wentworth Guy Koch

Schmidhauser Goes to Washington for Conference Series

John R. Schmidhauser a Democratic candidate for Congress from Iowa’s First District flies to Washington for conferences with President Johnson and top administration figures ahead of Congressional races.

John R. Schmidhauser Congress Iowa Washington, D.C Lyndon B. Johnson

William Luithly dies Estherville editor at 47

William Hoyt Luithly longtime Estherville Daily News managing editor and Richland native died in an Estherville hospital after a battle with Hodgkins disease and a heart attack. He was 47, born in Richland, son of Dr. and Mrs. W E Luithly, educated at University of Missouri, married Ruth Willey in 1949, and survived by his widow, four children, his Richland parents, and brother Lyle of Columbus Junction. Funeral planned for Friday in Estherville.

Richland William Hoyt Luithly Estherville Ruth Willey Methodist Church and Kiwanis Club Lyle Columbus Junction

Local notes on visits and vacations across Iowa towns

Mrs Vernon Witting took her parents R J Dawson to Marshalltown to visit Mrs Dawson's sister and brother in law the Ellis Kellers until Monday. Ron Zager returned from Lake Okoboji where he saw Bill Boileau now employed in Spencer. Mr and Mrs Gordon Jones and daughter Cynthia visit in the Dewey Weeks home. Carol Weeks is Mrs Jones. Mr and Mrs Lyle Darby shire and children returned from Lake Odessa after ten days. Bob Ross and family returned from a week at Lake Odessa. Rodney Davis and family returned from a week at Lake Odessa, staying at Bill Perdock's cabin. Guests at the Turner home include Bob Brant and family from La Canada Calif and Warner Lewers family from Pittsburgh Pa plus Turner relatives Carla Lloyd from Burlington and William Walker family from Keokla. Harry Hamilton of Brighton reports east coast racial tensions after three week visit in Annapolis and Baltimore. Homemakers Club members and families enjoyed a coop dinner at the Ahrens cabin at Lake Odessa with boating and water skiing. Wallace Fagen and family back from two weeks at Bay View Lodge near Walker Minn, with Fagen's brother and sister including Connie from Rock Island also vacationing.

Harry Turner Bob Brant Steve Roger la Canada Calif Warner Lewers Mary Rex Kim Pittsburgh Turners Hubert Turner Carla Lloyd Burlington William Walker David Tom Joe Keola Wallace Fagen Bay View Lodge Walker Minn

Fourteen Inch Tomatoes Highlight Garden Win

Mrs Elva Dixon reported a good tomato year to the Journal office presenting four tomatoes weighing over five pounds. Two specimens measured 14 inches in circumference and were grown at 414 South Seventh Avenue. She notes many other large green tomatoes on the vines. Robert S Miller fined for careless driving. Justice Holden presiding.

Elva Dixon Journal Office

Good Time Charlie Bladder Advisory Ad

Unclear ad copy suggests bladder irritations from eating or drinking. Doan's Pills advertised to soothe bladder irritation relieve backache and headaches and act as a mild diuretic to increase kidney output. Promotes Doan's Pills as trusted for over 60 years and urges buying the large size.

Doan

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