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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1966

Page

3

Margie Waddell Home From Studies Abroad

Margie Waddell daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Waddell of Washington returned to Cedar Rapids Monday from a summer abroad with the Foreign Language League of Salt Lake City She studied in Saint Serban France Meaux Paris touring Loire Valley Cancale oyster beds and a London side trip before flying to New York and Cedar Rapids where she was greeted by her parents.

Margie Waddell Howard Waddell Washington Cedar Rapids France Foreign Language League Salt Lake City Margie Saint Serban Meaux Paris Loire Valley Cancale London Westminister Abbey West Branch New York Cedar Raids Vera Buchana Ohio Indiana Lake Chautauqua James Pollock Bloomington Ind Mattie Black Pennsylvania

Final Ladies Day at Local Country Club

The Womens Association of the Washington Country Club hosts the final ladies day on Wednesday August 31. Luncheon at 12 30 followed by the annual business meeting and board elections. Open golf after lunch with Mrs Gifford Morrison in charge. Reservations via Clubhouse before Tuesday noon.

Womens’ Golf Association The Washington Country Club Gifford Morrison

Elma Pfeiffer 85 Dies After Stroke in Wayland

Wayland Mrs Elma Pfeiffer 85 died early this morning at Henry County Memorial Hospital after a stroke at her home in Parkview Home of Wayland. Services Sunday at Zehr's Funeral Home Wayland at 2 30 with Rev E Abelmann of Hope Lutheran Church in charge. Burial will be in Brighton. Survived by sister Mrs Ed Crile of Brighton area. Friends may call at Zehr Funeral Home Wayland.

Wayland Elma Pfeiffer Henry County Memorial Hospital Parkview Zehr E. Abelmann The Hope Lutheran Church Bur Brighton

Social calendar notices for church and club events

Notices announce Friday Baptist Church general meeting at 7 30 p m and film The Two Faces of Faith. Men’s Stag at 8 p m and Country Club reservations by Thursday noon. Square Dance 9 00 to 11 30 p m at fairgrounds Exhibit building Bud Whitten calling Lemley reunion noon to sunset at Park American Legion picnic at Lake Darling 1 p m Hinkle reunion Wayland Park basket dinner Monday Golden Age Club 10 a m Old Junior High Building sack lunch Tuesday Lane Leaders League 7 30 p m Light West Chester Past Chiefs 8 p m Mrs Cloyd Statler home.

Fairgrounds Bud Whitten Lemley Sunset Park American Legion and Auxiliary Lake Darling Golden Age Club West Chester Chiefs

Young driver picks race with wrong car in Iowa City

A 17 year old Kirby Yokum of Town City was arrested for reckless driving after a late night chase when a carload of youths sped past Sheriff’s deputy Woody Richards. Yokum appeared in Justice of the Peace Holden’s court and paid a $45 fine. In Washington, the UPI reports the Navy’s command stand by to repel boarders phrase recalling WWII actions aboard USS Buckley.

Iowa City Justice of the Peace Court Sheriff's Woody Richards Richards Kirby Yokum Town City Sheriff's Office Yocum Justice of the Peace Holden Washington UPI Buckley Atlantic United States Naval Institute

Hysell Reunion Held At Maytag Park In Newton

The fourth Hysell reunion gathered 76 members at Maytag Park Newton on August 21 with two births and one marriage reported since last year. Attendees included Truman Hysell Washington and Ovid Hornecker Des Moines among many others from Iowa. The group planned next year’s reunion for Cedar Rapids Rye Park while visitors called on several local residents during the day.

Maytag Park Newton Truman Hysell Trudy Marcia Larry Wilbur Hysell Vera Hysell Washington Fred Kimmel Jackie Tammy Dickerson Ainsworth Ovid Hornecker Wanda Des Moines William White Waukee Clifford White Arthur Diamond Cedar Rapids Robert Hysell Cli Chica UI — Grain Meantart Elmer Hyselland Chicago UPD Colfax

Livestock Markets Report From Chicago Trade

UPI notes cattle and hogs at steady to 25 lower with various weight ranges and price spreads. Calves and slaughter steers show mixed changes with prime and high choice lots securing around 26.5 to 27.5 per hundredweight. Heifers and cows range from mid teens to mid twenties, with lambs showing declines and prime pelts around 25.00 for shorn stock.

Chicago UPI

Keota Driver Escapes Injury In Rural Road Crash

A Keota driver escaped injury when his car left a county road near a radar tower, crossed a ditch, struck a fence, and stopped about 150 feet into a soybean field near the Yaro Chmelar farm. Damage was estimated at 450 dollars total. no charges were filed.

Keota Washington County Sheriff's Department The Journal Jay Patrick Flynn Flynn

Stephens speaker at Rotary meeting in Washington

State Senator Kinard Stephens spoke to Washington Rotarians about the legislator’s role and his views on this year’s election. He urged active citizen participation in both primary and state elections, warning that bad government results from good people not taking part. Bob Hansen introduced the speaker at yesterday’s Rotary meeting.

Kinard Stephens Washington Rotarians Stephens Bob Hansen Yesterd Rotary Meeting

We Don’t Miss a Thing When We Wash and Polish

The note playfully emphasizes thorough care in cleaning and polishing services, promising meticulous attention to every detail so nothing is overlooked. It underscores reliability and satisfaction in maintaining a pristine appearance.

Marion George Cottage Under Construction Near Cedar Rapids

The passage notes ongoing construction of the Marion George cottage and expresses anticipation for the Georges to visit, mentioning Monmouth and Rev. Frank Galloway of Cedar Rapids as part of the context.

Monmouth Frank Galloway Cedar Rapids Georges

Lincoln PTA Welcomes New Teaching Staff

The Lincoln Parent Teacher Association held a coffee for teachers at the school, naming officers for the coming year led by president Mrs Richard Hotle and principal Mr T S Mathre. Several teachers from first through sixth grade attended the event.

Lincoln Pta Lincoln Parent Teacher Association Richard Hotle Robert Fickel William Richardson William Siegrist Dennis Stutrud T. S. Mathre

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