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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1967

Page

3

Festive visits and holiday plans dot Havel home

Sunday afternoon visitors and evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Havel and Eileen included Ellis and Holland Cornick Linn Anita from rural Mr. Pleasant, Michael Lovacik of Cedar Rapids, Grace Barta and Zelemia Sims of Solon. Also Mary Wittmer of Chicago plans Christmas with her mother Mrs. Ezra Wittmer in Wayland, with Daryl Wittmer of Muscatine and David Wittmer of Burlington joining. Kennedy High School concert choir directed by Vernon Feuerhelm will air on KCRG-TV tonight and WMT-TV Christmas Eve. News notes cover relocations, travel plans, and illness recovery in Wellman and Washington area families.

Edward F. Havel Eileen Ellis Cornick Holland Cornick Linn Anita Mr. Pleasant Havel Michael Lovacik Cedar Rapids Grace Barta Zelemia Sims Solon Mary Wittmer Chicago Ezra Wittmer Wayland Daryl Wittmers Muscatine David Wittmer Burlington Mary Kennedy High School Vernon Feuerhelm Washington Kcrg - TV WMT - TV

Clair Mullens plan anniversary dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Clair Mullen of Wyman will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a Christmas noon dinner for relatives at the Winfield community building on Sunday December 24. They were married December 25, 1927, in Muscatine. They have a daughter Jane Wheeler of Queen City Missouri and five grandchildren.

Clair Mullen Wyman Winfield Gwendolyn Morse Mr. Mullen Columbus Junction E. A. Bentzinger Muscatine Paul Jane) Wheeler Queen City

Neal Smiths plan reception Saturday

Mr and Mrs Neal Smith of rural Columbus Junction will be honored at an open house Saturday Dec 23 in observance of their 40th wedding anniversary. The event runs 6 30 to 9 p m at the Columbus Junction State Bank activity room. They request no gifts.

Columbus Junction Neal Smith James William Smith Davenport James W Kathleen) Sands Gordon Pine Leawood Kan

Accident on Highway 92 injures five near Columbus Junction

An early morning crash on Highway 92, about 44 miles west of the county line near Columbus Junction, involved Marjorie Collier of Columbus Junction. Her tire blew out causing the vehicle to leave the road and ditch. Five aboard were treated by Dr Elmer Groben. damage estimated at $300.

Iowa Highway Patrol Highway 92 Columbus Junction Marjorie Collier Washington Elmer S. Groben

Washington Evening Journal staff and affiliations

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff roles including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising and Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and mentions wire services and press associations.

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

Social Calendar Notices Three Day Advance Print

Wednesday World War I Barracks Auxillary 6 30 p m Potluck at Legion Hall Thursday PEO 1 30 p m Dessert at Captain s Table Note change of time Fleur de Lis Club 12 30 p m Christmas luncheon with Mrs Art Witthoft Exchange of baked goods Notify hostess is unable to attend OES Pinochle 1 30 p m Masonic Temple FOE Auxiliary No meeting until Jan 4 Senior Citizens Travel Program 2 p m At Y Independent Club 1 50 p m Mrs John Kennedy

Auxiliary Legion Hall Art Witthoft Masonic Temple FOE Y. Independent Club John Kennedy

Cub Scout Pack 243 Christmas Grab Bag Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 243 will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Methodist Church basement. Santa will visit with treats and gifts for children. The evening includes awards and Cub business items. All registered Cubs and other boys in this age group and parents are urged to attend.

Methodist Church

Vetter and Pedersen named to lead Stanley campaign group

Keith L. Vetter of Washington and H. W. Pedersen of Columbus Junction are appointed to head local organizations backing State Senator David M. Stanley for the U S Senate. Vetter will oversee Washington County operations as part of the campaign structure.

Keith L. Vetter Washington H. W Pat) Pedersen Columbus Junction Dacy David M. Stanley Eee U. S. Senate Vetter Washington Coun

Stanley campaign appoints county chairs in Iowa

Verne R. Martin state chairman of Iowans for Stanley announces the appointment of two men as county chairmen for Stanley in Louisa County. Stanley has campaigned full time since August 14 and will continue until election day.

Mr. Stanley Pedersen Louisa County Verne R. Martin Iowans For Stanley

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