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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1963
Page
7
Keota residents report the Floyd Reschly family moving from H. K Stoutner farm to a south Keota location. Local news covers community visits, a St Theresa School workshop, family health events, a golden wedding anniversary, new baby Libby Lee, and social visits among Cedar Rapids and Sigourney residents with neighbors hosting teas and coffees.
Mr and Mrs Fred Sheetz observe their golden wedding February 5 and were honored at an anniversary dinner in Keota. A three tiered gold and white cake, a gift from their daughter Mrs Pat Hurley of Des Moines, highlighted the event. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Pat Hurley, Mr and Mrs John Murphy of Des Moines, and Mr and Mrs Alfred Sheetz of Oskaloosa. The couple received many gifts, remembrances, and cards.
George F Morrison Ford Morrison Ira Morrison lawyers listed with phone OL 3 2802 213 South Marion Ave for professional services.
The United States banned government cargo on foreign flag vessels that have traded with Cuba since Jan 1. Foreign shipowners may seek forgiveness by pledging to stop Cuba trips. The order targets individual ships, not companies, and could lead to port closures if further steps are needed.
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer urged West Germany to share fully in NATO’s nuclear defense against Communist aggression. The 17 year old statesman stressed an effective Western deterrent aims to make war impossible and said West Germany’s security hinges on its ties with the United States. The German forces currently have missiles and bombers but lack warheads.
HARDSCRABBLE Feb. 4 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Herr of Ollie were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Gordon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Fichting ndson visited Mr. and Mrs George Groff of Wellman Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wehr, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wehr attended a dinner at the Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant Thursday. Mrs. Charles Morell of Kewanna HL, Mr. Fickling's niece, spent Friday until Tuesday in the Fickling home, then Mrs. Charles Morell went on to Des Moines and Ottumwa to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pickling and sons of Wyoming, J., came to the Fickling home to attend the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Fickling of Ottumwa. Mr. and Mrs. Jr. Custer and family were supper guests at the Marvin Crile home Tuesday evening. Jenny Crile spent Friday night at her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Crile. Maple Gordon, Margaret Smith and I went to the W. R. C. meeting in West Chester Thursday afternoon.
Richland activity list shows the Commercial Club led by Toe Lopez planning a Thursday dinner at Richland Cafe for yearlong promotional efforts. Various clubs meet weekkly with hostesses and program topics including WCTU lessons, a baby picture contest, book discussions, and community visits.
Keota residents Mr and Mrs Ralph Tinnes celebrate the birth of a 7 lb 402 oz baby girl named Mary Colleen born January 27 at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Shettler in Bettendorf The infant’s mother is Janet Tines now Mrs Shettler Guests dined with local families and friends as community notices mention lamb twin counts and local visits including Mechancisville and Washington spouses and relatives.
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