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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1964

Page

2

Local club news from meetings and plans

Mrs Ralph Schoonover hosted nine Shi loh Sunshine Sisters and four children as they sewed quilt blocks after a business session. DAR host J W Hoelscher presided with regent Miss Carol Forgey as invocations were delivered by Mrs Arthur Wead. Special program on Hawaiian music featured Grace Stone in costume. Plans for Washington's Birthday Dinner Feb 21 at Captain's Table. DAR delegates named to Cedar Rapids convention with alternates. Nominating committee named. several membership candidates discussed. Handcraft I met. Sally Smith spoke on Kitchen Equipment and the home management short course set for Feb 26 March 4 and March 11 at the Y from 1 30 to 3 30 p m. Ruth Luers presided. April meeting material orders invited. get well card to Mrs Ivan Rehmel signed. meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer. Guests included Mrs Myrtle Gault and Miss Smith.

J.W. Hoelscher Carol Forgey Arthur Wead Hugh Morris John Cherry Grace Stone Charles Wiley Cherry Washington Charles Harvey Sally Smith Ruth Luers Will Sheetz Pearl Parcell D.O. Butler E.H. Messer

Riverside bank increases capital stock in January

The Riverside bank, The Peoples Trust and Savings Bank of Riverside, raised its capital from 25000 to 59000 dollars as part of January bank stock increases reported by the Iowa Department of Banks among 12 Iowa banks.

Riverside Bank Riverside Peoples Trust and Savings Bank of Riverside Iowa Iowa Department of Banks The

T M Nelson A Community Favorite For Service

One of the community’s most valuable citizens T M Nelson is praised for his relentless service after resigning as manager of the local J C Penney store. He now handles important committee assignments with as much energy as when he held a full time position.

T. M. Nelson J. C. Penney

Wirene Weds Hunter In Memphis Wedding

Judith Ann Wirene daughter of Mr and Mrs Lowell Wirene Rural Route 3 Iowa City formerly of Washington and Crawfordsville became the bride of Airman Dean M Tlunter son of Mr and Mrs Fay Hunter Norwood New York on Saturday Feb 1 in Memphis Tennessee Mr and Mrs Hunter are stationed at the Naval Air Base Memphis until April and will reside at Sha dy Lawn Trailer Park Lot 58 Millington Tennessee

Judith Ann Wirene Lowell Wirene Iowa City Washington Crawfordsville Dean M. Tlunter Fay Hunter Norwood N.Y Memphis Tenn Mrs. Hunter Naval Air Base Shady Lawn Trailer Park Lot 58 Millington, Tenn

Dutch Creek Flyers 4-H Club Holds Meeting and Skating Party

The Dutch Creek Flyers 4-H Club met Monday with President John Blattner presiding. A skating party was discussed for March 9 and Tom Walker delivered a humorous talk titled Of Course It's a Corset. Refreshments were provided by Murray Flanders and Roger and Tom Brinning. The next meeting is planned at the ISU building in Washington. Pam and Steve Norman hosted 10 Cedar Chips members. projects included small engine and soy bean oats plots. A contribution to IFYE was approved and Tom Witthoff demonstrated Purity and Analysis of Seed. The next gathering will be at Kenneth Patterson's home.

Dutch Creek Flyers John Blattner Tom Walker Murray Flanders Roger Tom Brinning ISU Washington Pam Steve Norman Cedar Chips IFYE Tom Witthoff

Y Wives Host Foreign Exchange Student Luncheon

Y Wives met at the Captain's Table Tuesday for the annual Foreign Exchange Student luncheon with forty six members and guests. Lars Sjoberg spoke on Swedish customs and parallels to American life, followed by questions. The meeting opened with a prayer and business reports were given.

Foreign Exchange Elwyn Gardner Kenneth Bauer Byrum Winans Dennis Stutrud Merle Allison Jack Scheeler Bob Kennedy Lars Sjoberg

Scout Troop 237 Advancement Rites At Methodist Church

Scout Troop 237 held its charter ceremony and advancement night at the Methodist church Monday evening with 130 parents and Scouts attending. Dean Jenny spoke on Philmont and awards were given for Life Scout through Tenderfoot ranks and numerous merit badges to named Scouts and adults.

Methodist Church Dean Jenny Iowa City Bennie Mulliken Red Schwartz Jack Nelson Methodist Men R.Q. Eastland Rodney Davisson Philmont New Mexico Kenny Hammer Rick Higgins Kim Steele Eddie Long Johnny Miller Ronnie Gree James Knight Chris Eastland Doug Higgins Larry Mabb Bob Myers Craig Stanley Scott Swartzendruber Bill Wagner Mark Flickinger Dana McAvoy Larry Lampkin Robert Helscher Daryl Shy Kenton Hammer

Washington Evening Journal masthead and rates note

The Washington Evening Journal lists staff including David Elder as editor and business manager and Bob Shaffer as local advertising editor with standard publication rules and postal classifications. It also outlines rural subscription rates by months and years and carrier delivery options in Washington Iowa with weekly and yearly pricing.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Bruce Cowden Howard Hazen Post United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Ass Press Ass’n Audit Bureau of

Zecks and friends gather for weddings and anniversaries

Gene Zeck returns to State College of Iowa Cedar Falls after break. Andrea Zeck teaches in Cedar Rapids and attended the Hayes-Greiner wedding. VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club hosted by Mrs Harold Haifley with 16 members. They made bean bags for the Severely Handicapped Children's Hospital in Iowa City. Ed Rees wedding anniversary noted with a large dinner for relatives including Chicago Arlington Heights and Cedar Falls attendees.

Gene Zeck State College of Iowa Cedar Falls George Zeck Andrea Cedar Rapids Hayes - Greiner Harold Haifley VFW Children’s Hospital Iowa City Don Bealer Ed Rees Cheryl Carole John Evans William Rees Margaret Thomas Chicago Bobby Karen Arlington Heights Evan Rees Howell Rees Jennie Rees Columbus Junction Ruth Rees Crawfordsville

Speeding charge against John Mulcahy in 25 mph zone

John Mulcahy of Washington was charged with driving 45 mph in a 25 mph zone by city police and fined $20 by Justice Glenn Holden. A theft report wrongly named Melo Horak as L. C. Smith in coverage of cab ins near Columbus Junction.

John Mulcahy Washington Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden Columbus Junction Melo Horak L. C. Smith

Highland Students Plan Valentine Dance

Highland Community hosts its annual Valentine Dance on Friday February 14 run by the Junior class. A patriotic program about George Washington Abraham Lincoln and the United States Flag will be performed by fourth through sixth graders at Ainsworth School on February 21. The student council approves first set of regulations and bylaws for the student body. Music Mothers meeting set for 2 p.m. Monday February 10 at the Ainsworth School lunch room to discuss a fundraising project.

George Washington Abraham Lincoln United States Ainsworth School Music Mothers of Highland Ainsworth

Record of Admitted Patients and Relatives

Admitted yesterday include Rev. William Cross of Sigourney for surgical care and Mrs. John B. Yoder of Kalona for surgery. Ted Brown of Washington also listed for medical. Also noted are Pearl Lee of Washington, and today Jeffrey Tyer, Mrs. Alta Guenther, and Mrs. Everett Jones with her son, all in Washington.

William Cross Sigourney Surgical John B. Yoder Kalona Ted Brown Washington Jeffrey Tyer Alta Guenther Everett Jones and Son

Community social calendar notes and reminders

All notices must be submitted by 10 a.m. on the day of first publication with three days lead time. Listings include Ainsworth OES events at 8 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple, Rosmary Club, HEO and PEO meetings, OES Pinochle, Fortnightly and UP Church programs, Friendly Circle and Heights clubs, and various fraternal gatherings. Details cover times, locations, host names, and requested contributions such as heart fund, desserts, sewing, or potlucks.

Ainsworth Oes Temple Masonic Temple Rosmary Club Mary Crandall Heart Fund HEO Club Bruce Campbell Robert Huber Verne Escher Marion Ave UP Church Jan Guether Friendly Circle Club Daryl Longer Heights Charles Schiebel OES UPW Association Joan Bott Jackson Farm Bureau Dwane Shalla

Window washing in the neighborhood by Don Beye and Dwain Tschantz

Don Beye and Dwain Tschantz washed windows at their businesses amid nice weather yesterday, cleaning along the block until they reached Marshall's Furniture. The note suggests sending Valentine floral orders by letter and provides OL 3-2652.

Don Beye Dwain Tschantz Marshall’s

Farm Class to Discuss Farm Management Records

The Mid Prairie adult farmer class meets at 7 30 p m at the Wellman high school. Charles Mogget from Iowa State University will explain the value of records in farm management.

Mid-Prairie Wellman Charles Mogget Iowa State University

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