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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1967

Page

3

Bond couple marks 50th wedding anniversary

George and Mrs. Bond celebrated their 50th anniversary Sunday August 6 at the VFW Hall in Keota. Hosts were son Charles R. Bond of Elkhart Indiana and Nadene Zaiger of Extra. Granddaughter Cherise Zaiger attended the guest book along with many relatives and friends from Iowa and other states.

George Bond VFW Keota Charles R. Bond Elkhart Ind Emmett Nadene) Zaiger Extra Cherise Zaiger Lewis Powell Eugene Wehr Lyle Pedersen Audubon Donovan Bales Waukee Waldo Miller Allen Reighard George Olive Oskaloosa San Diego Calif Iowa Donnie Joe Bond Ft. Leonard Wood

Davison Family 33rd Annual Reunion Held at Sunset Park

The 38th Davison reunion met Sunday at Sunset Park with 58 attendees. Russell Davison, vice president, led the business session which retained former officers Leroy Bain president Leona Gardner secretary treasurer and set next year’s reunion for the first Sunday in August 1968. Notables from Wayland Mt. Pleasant Columbus Junction Conesville Rock Island Moline and Washington attended with numerous Davison relatives and friends.

Davison Sunset Park Russell Davison Leroy Bain Mr. Davison Leona Gardner Henry Neff Forest Neetia Davison Netta Christner Rock Island Ill John Brayton Stephen Rolland Armstrong Kathy Rickey Moline Dora Wagner John Wagner Kenneth Kristine Karen Wayne Wagner Bill Gary Gay Don Gardner Pam Penny Donna Joy Jerry Flory Kelly Sue Krista Kurtis Washington

Correction clears Gary Zeck in Pony League caption

An error in Tuesday's Evening Journal caption omitted Gary Zeck from the Washington Pony League team photo. Zeck participated in the Joliet Illinois tournament representing Washington, and his inclusion corrects the photographed group of players.

Admission and Discharges Report From Washington Area

Admitted yesterday: Mrs. Ralph Wikoff of Brighton for medical care. Today: Mrs. Matilda Ohlwein of Washington for surgical treatment. Dismissed today: Mrs. Alice Brown Matt Anthony Leeper Ira Soj ka Duwayne Pratt Mrs. Laura Brinning Mrs. George Clark and Miss Mae Hiller, all of Washington.

Ralph Wikoff Brighton Matilda Ohlwein Washington Surgical Alice Brown Matt Anthony Leeper Ira Sojka Duwayne Pratt Laura Brinning George Clark Mae Hiller

American Legion Auxiliary Holds Sunset Park Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary met in Sunset Park on Tuesday with a picnic supper. President Mary O Conner led a short business session. Members Minnie Schroeder Thora Pease Jewell Carris and Mrs O Conner gave brief reports. Plans were set for a rummage sale on September 29 and a tea honoring Gold Star Mothers at the next meeting September 12.

American Legion Auxiliary Sunset Park Mary O'Conner Minnie Schroeder Thora Pease Jewell Carris

Brief freedom for Mexico City blonde

In Mexico City a blonde visitor walked the jail corridor and taunted prisoners before being dragged back to a cell after an attempted disguise failed. A male inmate named Roberto Duenas, wearing a blonde wig, stumbled during the escape attempt and was escorted back by guards.

Roberto Duenas

English brewery backs Red Cross blood drive pint for pint

A British brewery offered to support a Red Cross blood donor drive by exchanging a pint of beer for each unit of blood donated. The plan aimed to boost donor turnout and raise funds for medical relief efforts.

Red Cross

Israelis arrest Moslems in Jerusalem strike case

Israeli police detained Hafez Tahboub and Moussa el Bitar on charges of aiding the Monday Jerusalem strike under emergency rules. Authorities also disrupted an Arab terrorist gang in occupied territory and ordered a top Moslem priest to submit sermons to censorship. Inflation of tensions seen as thousands of tourists returned to the Old City amid shop reopenings and security steps in Jordanian influenced unrest.

United Press International Israeli Jerusalem Jordan Hussein Amman Al-Aqsa Hafez Tahboub Moussa el Bitar UPI Eliav Simon Old City Tripoli United States Libya U.S Wheelus Europe el Arroub

Travel Safe with Children in Cars Says Iowa Expert

Edythe Ray of Iowa State University urges planning for safety and entertainment on trips. She recommends rear floor placement for infants in a cushioned crib type basket with a retaining strap, and back seat supervision with a belt for adults holding the infant. For 2 to 3 year olds a child harness is advised over belts, while at age 6 a standard seat belt is appropriate, with careful steps to prevent unstrapping and encourage growth.

Edythe Ray Iowa State University

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