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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1967

Page

3

Make It Yourself with Wool contest rules set in Des Moines

Rules for the Make It Yourself with Wool contest were announced at a state workshop in Des Moines. The southeast Iowa district contest is Nov 18 at Iowa Wesleyan College and the state contest Dec 1 at Iowa State University Ames. Prizes include a two week international trip, scholarships, bonds, and merchandise.

Des Moines Bernadine Barker Keo- Sauqua Iowa Iowa Wesleyan College Mt. Pleasant Memorial Union Iowa State University Ames Dallas Texas Denver Keokuk Washington Louisa Wapello Jefferson Henry Davis van Buren and Lee Box 140 Keosauqua

Washington Iowa newspaper masthead and staff list

David Pider, Editor and Business Manager William Shannon, Vice President, Advertising Director Charles Morris, News Editor Bob Shaffer, Local Advertising Howard Hazen, Production Superintendent Published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th Entered as second class matter under Act of March 3 1879 at office Washington Iowa 23 United Press Leased Wire Members Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations MAIL SUBSCRIPTION RATES

David Pider William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

Charmonaires entertain husbands at Wayne Gamon farm supper

The Charmonaires a women's barbershop group entertained their husbands at a cooperative supper and pig roast on the Wayne Gamon farm Wednesday. After supper the women sang for their husbands and socialized. Notable guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rossen Mr. and Mrs. Herb Osincup Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Tsehantz Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Tweeton and others. Kay Stewart was away in California. The group will perform next at the First Methodist Church on Sunday.

The Charmonaires Wayne Gamon Farm Kay Stewart California Jim Rossen Herb Osincup Dwain Tsehantz M.L. Tweeton Robert Poorman Don Oxenford Claire Keating Roger Harrington Tom Dunham Osincups Charmenaires

Iowa Man in Vietnam War Service Profile

Army Private First Class Jerry L. Schiebel, 22, of Washington Iowa, served with Company D 1st Battalion 1st Infantry Division near Phuoc Vinh since Aug 1. A 1962 Washington High School graduate, he entered the Army in 1966 and previously stationed at Fort Polk. His wife Janet resides in Washington Route 1. Also Navy Electronics Technician Second Class William J. Tener of Riverside Iowa returned to Sasebo Japan aboard USS Warbler after Sea Dog exercise in the Philippines. The minesweeper helped clear Lingayen Gulf with 11 ships, and 50 mock enemy mines were cleared without damage. Fifty ships from UK Australia New Zealand Philippines Thailand and the U S participated. Warbler homeported in Sasebo remains for repairs before reassignment.

Phuoc Vinh Vietnam Jerry L. Schiebel Richard M. Schiebel Washington Iowa USS Warbler William J. Tener USN John E. Tener Route 2 Riverside Sasebo Japan Philippines

Local visitors and family notices from San Bernardino to Iowa

Mr and Mrs Wayne Weaver of San Bernardino Calif came Tuesday to visit his brother and family the Milo Weavers and relatives and friends. Mrs Robert Brinning Beth and Timmy entertained friends Tuesday afternoon at their country homes southwest of Washington. Guests included Mrs C L Foster and others from Ft Worth Terry Tammy Tweeton of Wheaton Ill Mrs Foster’s niece, and Mrs Don Lamm’s family from Oskaloosa. Mrs Brinning is the former Cherry Luckenbill. Oleta Tucker of Maplewood Manor Keota fell and is in Mercy Hospital Iowa City undergoing surgery. She would appreciate hearing from friends. Pam and Troy returned from a two week visit with the Dick Hutchersons in Camden S C. They attended the 500 mile race in Atlanta Ga and went to Darlington Speedway Goodyear tire testing. En route they visited Maggie Valley and Rock City. Zieglowsky reunion cancelled due to death in the family.

Wayne Weaver San Bernardino Calif Milo Weavers Robert Brinning Beth Timmy Washington C. L. Foster Gladys Knapp Chuck and Craig Ft. Worth Texas Dawn Jennifer Oskaloosa Brinning Cherry Luckenbill Oleta Tucker Maplewood Manor Keota Mercy Hospital Iowa City Delmar Romine Pam Troy Dick Hutchersons Camden 8. C Atlanta Darlington Speedway Goodyear Maggie Valley N. C Rock City Chattanooga Tenn

Rainbow Girls Plan for Monday Meeting

Rainbow Girls are reminded of the regular meeting on Monday August 21 at 7 30 p m Everyone is to bring pizza chips or pop for a party The group also notes the election at the regular meeting September 4 Board members should meet at 6 45 p m

Melody Strikers Bowling League Dean Moore Rainbow

Dear Abby advises against late-life divorce amid poverty of love

A reader, 58, married 26 years to a 71-year-old retiree, seeks divorce citing boredom and pity. Abby urges self-honesty, loyalty, and consideration, questioning the desire to divorce for wealth or excitement. Other letters discuss office dress codes, handling a dinner guest secrecy, and a quip about money in chiropodists.

Abby

Merrimac visitors and local court visits a hospital note

Mrs Kientz from Fairfield visits in Merrimac with Robert Kientz and Dale Baldosier Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs Frank Smith call on Carl Amrine family Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Fred Durian and daughter from Iowa City visit Doyle Paul home Sunday. Harry Akers Jr of Wisconsin arrives to visit parents. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Crile and Mrs Ida Eshelman call on Mrs Andrew Zihlman who is a Mercy Hospital patient with a hip fracture. Ben Neff of Wayland enters Mercy Hospital. Mrs Ben Neff of Wayland and Mr Cecil Riley noted.

Frank Smith Carl Amrine Fred Durian Iowa City Doyle Paul Harry Akers Jr Wisconsin Harry Akers Kenneth Crile Ida Eshelman Andrew Zihlman Mercy Hospital Sarah Ben Neff Wayland Cecil Riley

Washington Visitors At Kientz Home Saturday

Mr and Mrs Ronald Statler and their daughters from Pleasant visited Sunday in the home of Mr Robert Kientz, the parents.

Washington Ronald Statler Mr. Pleasant Robert Kientz

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