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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1963

Page

10

Priscilla and Navajo Club Gatherings Hostesses Share News

Priscilla Club hosted 11 guests including Indaw Coon at 1 15 P M with Washington County and Iowa news as the afternoon feature. Navajo Club's 14 members dined at Winga Cafe and heard a poem reading and a memorial for Augusta Lester.

Priscilla Ira Coon Priscilla Club Indaw Sidney Coon Charles Kennedy Winga Cafe Kennedy Henry van Dyke Augusta Lester Floyd Blankenhorn Howard McBride

Connee Buckwalter Weds Dr Azer in Private Moline Ceremony

Miss Connee Buckwalter daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Buckwalter Rock Island and Dr Joseph Azer son of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Azer of Alexandria Egypt were married in a private ceremony at Moline City Hall Judge Charles J Smith presiding The newlyweds will reside at 735 20th Avenue East Moline after a trip to Colorado and Las Vegas The bride is a Rock Island High School and American Institute of Commerce alumna The groom trained as a surgeon at the University of Alexandria American University Beirut and in Chicago Pennsylvania New York before private practice in East Moline since 1958

Connee Buckwalter Marvin Buckwalter 19 Avenue Rock Island Joseph Azer 20Th Avenue East Moline Charles J. Smith Moline City Hall Azer Charles Azer Alexandria Egypt Melba McAvoy Washington Rock Island High School American Institute of Commerce Davenport Charles Miller Miller Container Corp Andalusia Rd University of Alexandria American University Beirut Lebanon Chicago Pennsylvania New York Colorado Las Vegas

Mrs Zwick Hosts Bethel Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs Von Zwick entertained 13 Bethel Missionary Society members Wednesday afternoon. Vice president Mrs Dean Sandburg opened with prayer and led the business session. Reports covered Concert Magazine topics, and Mrs Grove Letts reviewed two chapters from the study book. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs Sandburg. Next meeting will be with Miss Carrie Davis.

von Zwick Bethel Missionary Society Dean Sandburg Roll Call Grove Letts Sandburg Carrie Davis

Local Moves and Travel Highlight Fairfield to Apt 5

Mrs. Alvinatin moved from Fairfield to Apt 5 in New England Apartments. Mr. Allen, long-time Richland mortician, died three years ago and he and Mrs. Allen retired to a country home near Fairfield. Their daughter Mrs. Louise Marryat of Philadelphia visited to help move. Also noted are town residents awaiting recovery from surgery and travel plans.

Alvinatin Fairfield Apt. 5 New England Mr. Allen Richland Allen

Social calendar notices for nursing and civic groups

Community groups announce meetings and events with times and venues. OES Officers practice 7 30 p m Masonic Temple. Women of Moose 8 p m Moose Home. Executive board 7 p m. Child Study 1 8 p m Mrs Kelly Schlapken. Child Study TI 6 30 p m pot luck with Mrs Wendell Eden. Family Living 1 8 p m Mrs Floyd Polis. Square Dance Beginners Class 7 30 p m Legion Hall. UPW annual birthday breakfast 9 a m church. Golden Age ip 1 a m YW rooms. Sackhinch at noon. Afternoon Literature 2 30 p m Mrs Irvin Coffe. Washington Saddle Club 6 30 p m potluck at Fairgrounds. Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m Mason Temple. Rainbow Board 7 p m Mason Temple. YWCA Council 7 30 p m YWCA. DAV 2 p m Farm Bureau Building.

OES Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Home Kelly Schlapken Wendell Eden Carol Forgey Floyd Polis Legion Hall Golden Age Ip Irvin Coffe Washington Saddle Club Fairgrounds Rainbow Girls

Miss Sherry Watson Engaged to Farrel Rees

Mr and Mrs D H Watson of Rubio announce the engagement of their daughter Sherry to Farrel Rees, son of Mr and Mrs John Rees of Columbus Junction. Miss Watson works at Washington Manufacturing Inc while the fiancé farms near Columbus Junction. No definite wedding date set.

D.H. Watson Rubio Daugher, Sherry Farrel Rees John Rees Columbus Junction Miss Watson Washington Manufacturing, Inc

Blue and Gold Banquet for Keota Cub Pack

Keota February 2 26 Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet held at Federated Church with theme Happy Birthday. Den 6 Den Mother Mary Lea Trier awarded Bear badges and Wolf badges. Den 3 led by Mrs Jean Smothers received Wolf and Bear related arrows and service stars.

Mike Beck David Fink Chris Flander Brad Smothers Jerry Trier Chuck Trier Den 3 Jean Smothers Gene Smothers Thomas Meinerney Jeff De-Long Lee Bergstrom Monte Bohrofen Mike Detweiler David and Danny Noll

Keota welcomes Andersons in town housewarming

Feb 25 a Keota gathering at Mr and Mrs Larry Anderson and family marked their move from north of town. Guests shared cakes and homemade ice cream during a pleasant evening with relatives and friends.

Keota Larry Anderson Andersons Glen Cupp Bruce Stoutner George Huff Harold Hagist Kenneth Holmes St. Marys Church Carl Stoutner Donald Long Ronnie Rubio Boyd Sanders Larry Gene Donna Roy Funston Vic Hess

Mrs Mary Shafer Owes 91st Birthday In Keota

Mrs. Mary Shafer of Keota will celebrate her 91st birthday on March 1 at the home of Mrs. Theresa Adam in Washington. She has lived in the Keota area most of her life and has three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Peiffer, Mrs. Wilard Norris, and Mrs. Harold Hagist.

Keota Mary Shafer

Keota TTT Forms New Officers At Grimes Home

Keota TTT met with Mrs. Virginia Grimes and co host Mrs. Von Eile Henderson Monday evening. Election and installation of officers named Joan Brennaman president with Elaine Carmichael vice president Mary Statler recording secretary Lois Anderson corresponding secretary Glee Holmes treasurer Darlene Fagen historian and Minnie Stoutner parliamentarian. Paulette Keifer hosted a sixteenth birthday slumber party for friends at her parents home. Members listed include Jeri Mayer Shirley Sparrow Joy Waterhouse Linda Jaeger Rosemary Sheets Evelyn Romine Peachy Norenberg Donnie Sigler. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Freel and Vera McDowell reported leaving Fort Myers and planning to stop in Hot Springs on the way home.

Leo Keifer Jeri Mayer Shirley Sparrow Joy Waterhouse Linda Jaeger Rosemary Sheets Evelyn Romine Peachy Norenberg Donnie Sigler Clifford Freel Vera McDowell Ft. Myers Hot Springs

Iowa liberal arts student earns straight A average

Graner John Graber of Wayland is among 51 University of Iowa liberal arts students who posted straight A averages for the first semester of the current school year.

Graner John Graber Wilbert Graber Wayland State University of Iowa Liberal Arts

Marion Turnipseeds Visit Keota Guests

Keota residents hosted visitors from Des Moines and nearby towns as family members and friends gathered for meals and socializing. Attendees included the Turnipseed family, Mill and Bauer households, and relatives from Winthrop, Keota, Brighton, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and Oelwein. A Florida trip preceded a Winthrop wedding in which Jim Dickinson married Karen James. Additional locals joined events at Wellston and Ottumwa dog show attendance.

W.H. Miller Eldon Bauer West Chester Carol Richardson al Reighard Carl Mayer Richard Mayer Marlin Romoser Mayer Romoser Arthur

Mixed Bowling High Scores Hits and Mrs 1967

The report lists team and individual bowling results from 1967. Team series led by Hits and Mrs with 692 and Four-Niners 685. Individual high scores show Bob Ryner with 302 series and 212 game, Maxine Moore 508, Marge Sorrell 196.

Bob Ryner Maxine Moore Marge Sorrell

Baby Dies Early Today In Fire At Dubuque

UPI reports a two month old girl Mary Kay Heckelsmille died in a Dubuque apartment fire that gutted part of a building. Three siblings escaped, father and two others were rescued on a second floor fire escape as investigators blamed a faulty oil heater and stove explosion for the blaze.

Woman Survives 32 Hours Trapped in Backyard Well

Mrs. Inez Hiscock of Sanger California, 50, dropped into a muddy backyard well after a collapse. She clung to a board for 32 hours until rescuers lowered a rope and pulled her to safety. Doctors at Sanger Hospital treated her for shock but she remained in good condition. Siamese cats watched from the rim as neighbors and constable Val Vallez aided the rescue.

Sanger Calif UPI Inez Hiscock Sue Val Vallez Sanger Hospital Wallez

On The Record Hospital Admits and Births

Hospital news lists admissions yesterday including Emma Schrader of Ainsworth and Mrs Harry Huw of Washington. Births recorded for Mr and Mrs Jerry Cannot Wellman a daughter. Kalona and Brigh ton residents plus Mrs Ralph Reisener and Mrs Dean Clingman of Washington are noted.

Emma Schrader Ainsworth Harry Huw Washington Jerry Canott, Wellman Ervin Chapp Kalona A. E. Farrier Brighton Ralph Reisener Dean Clingman

Red Oak Voters Reject School Bond Program

Red Oak voters rejected a 190,000 bond issue for a new high school and remodels, voting 912 in favor to 534 against for 37.3 percent of ballots. The measure previously failed at the December 5, 1962 special election with 7.4 percent. The bond would finance construction and equipment.

Red Oak

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