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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1965

Page

2

Social club notices ahead in local calendar

Community groups schedule meetings and events for the week with times and venues. Friday Past Matrons meet at 6 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. Monday Golden Age Club at 10 a m at YWCA rooms. other events include Saddle Club at 7 30 p m Fair grounds Dessert Program Afternoon Literature at 2 p m Mrs Vera Bailey YWCA Council 7 30 p m at YWCA room Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m Masonic Temple Rainbow Girls Board 7 p m White Shrine Bridge 1 30 p m Tuesday Go and Let Go Club luncheon with Mrs Meeker Hess DAR 7 30 p m UP Home Sewing for hospital Shiloh Sunshine Sisters 1 30 p m Mrs Lloyd Been blossom Handcraft I 2 p m Mrs S M Fishburn Y Wives 1 30 p m VW rooms Washington Do Nurses Association 8 p m Nurses Home.

YWCA Meeker Hess Dar Shiloh Sunshine _ Sisters Lloyd Beenblossom S. M. Fishburn Washington Do Nurses Association Nurses Home

New Year Visits and Military Addresses Noted

Local residents shared holiday visits with relatives in Glenwood Iowa and Benton Harbor Michigan. Pvt Ronald G Helfrich, RA 17692465, Co B 52nd S and T Bn Fort Hood Texas 76546, has returned to duty after holidays with his family. Diana and Carolyn Hammen visited grandparents in Reinoso area and toured the Gulf of Mexico and other points in Mexico during a Christmas trip.

Ronald Helfrich Charles Helfrich Ft. Hood Texas Ronald G. Helfrich Co. B S and T Diana Carolyn Hammen Paul Hammens McAllen J. J. Rotenburger Reynosa Mexico Gulf of Mexico

Births and dismissals filed in Washington area today

Admitted yesterday is Janice Grieser of Washington for a surgical case. Births today include a son to Mr and Mrs Raymond Long of Wapello. Edmund D Morrison Jr of Washington was dismissed today.

Janice Grieser Washington Surgical Raymond Long Wapello Edmund D. Morrison Jr

Hit and Run Damages Car on North Marion Street

City police report an unattended auto driven by Ray Dawson and owned by Kiene Brothers was struck after 10 p.m. Thursday near Dawson’s home at 514 North Marion. The other driver fled, $200 damage noted, and a license plate from the offending car was found as investigators check ownership.

Ray Dawson Kiene Brothers Dawson North Marion

Infant dies in Santa Maria California

The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robt Wood of Santa Maria California died Dec 22 after being born Dec 21 The notice lists maternal grandparents Mrs Gerald Rueggsger of Wellman and others visiting relatives during the holidays and contains several socially oriented household updates and visits from area residents.

Wellman Letha Robt. Wood Santa Maria Calif Gerald Ruegsegger

Louisa Fair Dates Set Early for 1965

The Louisa County Fair will run July 6 to July 10 1965 as announced by H M Duncan secretary. Elmer Thomas serves as president. In Columbus Junction the State Bank stockholders meet January 12 1965 at 1 30 p.m. H Lee Huston is bank president. The Columbus Jaycees Christmas welfare drive totals 110 dollars. Mrs Maude Blankenhorn buys South Hill lot from Mrs Jessie Genther planning a spring home build.

Columbus Junction H. M. Duncan Elmer Thomas Columbus Junction State Bank H. Lee Huston Maude Blankenhorn South Hill Jessie Genther

Katherine Fritchen and Wilmer Steinhart Wed at Ollie Church

Katherine Elaine Fritchen and Wilmer Edwin Steinhart married at Ollie Methodist Church in Richland. The ceremony occurred Sunday at 4 p.m. December 27, with Rev. A R McMurrin officiating. Parents of the bride are Clifford and Mrs. Fritchen of Ollie. parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. August Steinhart of Delta.

Richland Ollie Methodist Church Katherine Elaine Fritchen Wilmer Edwin Steinhart Clifford Fritchen Ollie August Steinhart Delta A. R. McMurrin Terry Steinhart Karlene Fisher Peter Seaba Steve Reinert

Washington County Nurses Association Meeting Speaker Tuesday

William White, Red Cross representative, will speak at the Washington County Registered Nurses Association meeting Tuesday evening at the Nurses Home. A film will be shown.

William White Red Cross Washington County Registered Nurses Association

Legion Auxiliary meets in Crawfordsville with 16 members

American Legion Auxiliary held a Wednesday meeting at the Legion Hall in Crawfordsville with 16 attendees. Reports covered a December 14 Bingo Party at Iowa City Veterans Hospital and a Joint Legion Auxiliary Planning committee session at the Robert Wayman home.

Crawfordsville American Legion Auxiliary the Legion Hall Florence Henss Veterans Hospital Iowa City Charles Wells Joint Legion Auxiliary Robert Wayman Ruthe Fletcher Department Supply Shelf Kenneth Rhea Parley Jane Harry Suter Richard Lease

Vernon Fletchers Host Christmas Dinners Across Area

Vernon and family entertained the Gary Fletcher family from Iowa City and Miss Grace Fletcher for Christmas Day in Crawfordsville. Guests included the Beauchamp Nursing Home visit and various local families. Ragweed pollen claim noted by National Geographic closes the item.

Crawfordsville Vernon Fletcher Gary Fletcher Iowa City Grace Fletcher Fletcher Jessie Hammond Beauchamp Nursing Home Winfield Arthur Hughes Lenda Alberta Cedric Farmersville Ohio Everette Davis Claude McCoy Washington Cleo McCoy Claude Ernest Whiting Mediapolis Allen

Demand Is Heavy '64 Good Year for Metals

UPI reports a record year in 1964 for non-ferrous metals led by aluminum copper lead and zinc with strong demand and rising prices. Production and shipments rose while copper and zinc faced delivery constraints and stockpile releases eased shortages.

New York UPI U.S St. Joseph Lead Co New Jersey Zinc Bunker Hill American Smelting & Refining American Metal Climax Aluminum Aluminum Co. of America Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Co Reynolds Metals Co Aluminium Ltd Ormet Anaconda Harvey Aluminum Canada U. S Copetition Intalco

Boyd Magazine Agency changes hands to Ruth Schulty

Retiring Reid Boyd announces sale of the Boyd Magazine Agency to Ruth M. Schulty effective January 1 1965. He thanks patrons for 29 years and urges continued loyalty with the new owner manager. Ruth Schulty will handle magazine specials and renewals starting January 1.

Boyd Magazine Lyle Ruth M.) Schulty Reid Boyd Ruth M. Schulty

Iva Polson family home for holiday gathering

Mrs. Iva Polson hosted a Christmas dinner with four children and spouses in Welman. Attendees included Lloyd Polson and Tena and Debby of Wichita, Jess Polson of Lincoln, Pat O'Brien of Bloomfield, and Johnie Brenneman of Keota. Several relatives reported travels and visits over the holidays.

Wellman Iva Polson Lloyd Polson Tena Debby Wichita Jess Polson Lincoln Nebraska L.E Pat) O’brien Bloomfield Colorado Johnie Brenneman Keota Kenneth Ruegsegger Illinois West Liberty Jackie Griggs Paulette Gislain Florida Bob Belcher Wentworth Military Academy Lexington Missouri Lewis Belcher Becky Gordon Yoder Eastern Mennonite College Harrisburg Max Yoder Leo Brown Karen Mary Jim Staley E.L. Christianson Lawrence Brown Iowa City Louis Brown Cedar Rapids Beulah Brown Earnest Shetler John Dayl Yoder Hurley Long Nella Spear Johnie Geitzs

Speed Charge Against Edward Walling Reports Fine

Edward Walling of 1114 North Iowa Washington was charged by city police with excessive speed in a motor vehicle and fined $5 by Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden.

Edward Walling North Iowa Washington Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden

Local Attorneys Morrison Morrison and Lloyd Firm Listing

Edmond D. Morrison Jr. and James E. Lloyd of Morrison Morrison and Lloyd Attorneys at Law operate at 211 W. Washington St. Also listed is John C. Owen at 119% West Washington (South Side Square). Phone OL 3-2924 and OL 3-2874.

Livingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main John W. Lemmon D. D South Iowa Christian Tabernacle

Soaking and Drying Tips From Maytag For Laundry Care

Maytag advises cautious soaking to avoid soil redeposit when cleaning heavily soiled clothes. Use a brief soak cycle or manual substitute, then run a normal wash with reduced detergent. Cold water soaking prevents set stains on protein soils. Drying should use automatic moisture controls to prevent under or over drying and fabric damage.

Chicago UPI Maytag

Two copper coins started insurance history in America

A century ago James Goodwin Batterson of Hartford accepted two copper coins as the price to insure James Bolton’s life for 1000 dollars, founding what became The Travelers Insurance Companies. The early years saw bicycle injury claims dominate, car insurance begin in 1896 with Loomis of Westfield, and the first automobile fatality claim in 1900. May 6, 1919 marked a milestone with the world’s first aircraft policy issued to President Wilson. In Vermont at Haystack ski area the beginners slope is named Fanny Hill.

New York UPI James Goodwin Batterson Hartford Travelers Insurance Companies Gilbert J. Loomis Westfield Mass Loomis Hieronymus Mueller Decatur Woodrow Wilson

Winter Foraging and Backyard Wildlife Observations

The writer contrasts harsh North American winter eating prospects with abundant backyard feeding. They describe scarce wild foods, domestic animals seen from the land, and a thriving yet perilous small animal life around a pan of corn. They note absentee birds this winter and discuss feeding sparrows, cardinals, and mice while pondering broader world issues.

Crystal Africa Congo Heinz

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