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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1964

Page

2

Social and club news items from the area

Local items note Jon Lemmon leaving for Enid Oklahoma after holidays with his parents Dr and Mrs John Lemmon. Others include visits from Glenn Garner New Sharon to family in Washington then hospital news for Lucy Jones Iowa City and travel of Arvare Griggs group to Washington DC. Rose Parade participant Ben Allbaugh’s family tied to Pasadena. Bob McFarlane in Coast Guard radio school Groton Connecticut after Christmas leave. Various moves include Mrs Earl Booth Mercy Hospital Iowa City check up, Johnson family travel to Tennessee, Evretts and Sorden families back from Elkhart Indiana, Ferns home from Chardon Ohio and cruise to Orient planned. John Hedberg Aurora Illinois visiting Washington. Dr Richard G McCleery named Chief of Staff De Paul Hospital Cheyenne with son-in-law Doug Fuhr in Cheyenne. Gunars arson Curtis Jean return from visits in Sioux Falls and Grundy Center.

Ben Allbaugh Francis Allbaugh Alhambra Calif Alhambra High School Pasadena Bob Betty Custer Ed Custer Elva Allbaugh Washington Richard G. McCleery R. H. McCleery de Paul Cheyenne Wyo McCleery Revenue McCleerys Doug Fuhr Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Doug

Social calendar AM notices due by 1 a.m. first publication

Friday events include Past Matron's Club at 6 30 p m at Masonic Temple potluck for Rebekah Lodge at 7 30 p m 100F Hall Past Matrons 6 30 p m pot luck at Masonic Temple Sunday St James Social Party 7 30 p m St James School Little Flower Circle sponsors. Monday many clubs meet at YWCA Halcyon House Saddle Club coop supper at Fairgrounds Rainbow Girls Rainbow Board YWCA Council. Tuesday Handcraft 1 2 p m Mrs Ralph Robertson Y Wives dessert luncheon at Community room Washington Nurses Association 8 p m Nurses Home DAR 2 p m Halcyon House hostesses Mrs Rose Reid Mrs Hugh Hall and Mrs Louise Dalin transportation call Mrs M J Cruise by Monday.

Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge St. James St. James School Little Flower Circle YWCA Fairgrounds Halcyon House Rainbow Girls Rainbow Board Ywca Council Farm Bureau Ralph Robertson Washington Nurses Association Nurses Home Dar Rose Reid Hugh Hall Louise Dalin M.J. Cruise

Area men win Walnut Grove Swine Gestation Award

Three area men Marion Miller route 2 Washington Terry Gent route one Wellman and Robert Diers route one Brighton were named winners in Walnut Grove Products Co. Swine Gestation Awards Program of Atlantic. Each receive a $100 check for their swine production results. Gent had 15 sows averaging 92 pigs per litter three weeks after farrowing. Diers had 10 sows averaging 10 pigs per litter. Miller averaged 10.1 pigs per litter and won an all expense paid tour of the midwestern meat marketing and processing industry including facilities in Omaha Rochelle and Chicago.

Atlantic Walnut Grove Products Co Marion Miller Washington Terry Gent Route One Wellman Robert Diers Brighton Walnut Grove Mr. Gent

Mer Mixer Club Plans Sale and Leadership Changes

The Merry Mixers hear reports from club officers and plan a miscellaneous sale to replenish the treasury. Ted Kiesey won the door prize, with Judy and Nancy Slemons assisting. The next meeting is set for February 5 with Mrs. Jesse Hartzler. HBO Club notes include new officers Mrs. Don Applegate as president and Mrs. David Bell as vice president.

Mer Edgar Slemmons Judy Nancy Slemmons Sue Kiesey Oren Romine Treasury Ted Kiesey Nancy Jesse Hartzler Ous David Bell HBO Club William Bell Peter Bell Ames Don Applegate Dave Erwin Floyd Olds Earle Libe Bruce Campbell Bell Charles Bartholow Campbell

Ferrell-Bruegge Nuptials Reported in Local Notice

The Ferrell and Bruegge families announce nuptials with Bruegge, employed at Richard George Beauty Salon, identified as residing at 213 West Main.

Ferrell-Bruegge Air

Friendly Circle potluck dinner and plans for farewell party

Mrs Frank Kleese hosted ten Friendly Circle members at a noon potluck with Mrs Ray Nebel as guest. President Merle Sheetz led a business meeting after Psalm 100 read by Mrs Kleese. Members donated 50 cents to the treasury and a farewell party for John and Le on Sherman was planned. A Jan 25 dinner at 6 pm at the Fair Grounds schoolhouse will feature sandwiches and two dishes per family.

Friendly Circle Frank Kleese Friendly Circle Club Ray Nebel Merle Sheetz Kleese Treasury John Fairgrounds David Kleese Sheetz Richard Schiebel Elwood Geese Clyde Crile Robert Quinn Crile Daryl Long

Thieves Busy in Two Iowa Counties During New Year Break-ins

Authorities in Pocahontas and Palo Alto counties seek a single thief or group amid 13 break-ins over New Year, netting more than 7500 dollars in cash and checks. The Larson Bike Service Station in Mallard suffered the largest loss with 6500 in checks and 400 in cash. Other Burglaries occurred in Mallard West Bend Havelock Rolfe and an elevator in Plover.

Pocahontas UPI Palo Alto Pocahontas County Jerry Donovan Palo Alto County Richard Miller Larson Bike Mallard West Bend Havelock Rolfe Plover

Librarian and dean Bernice Wilcke Injured in School Fall

Miss Bernice Wilcke, librarian and dean of girls at the high school, slipped on the steps this morning and sustained a double fracture in her arm. She was taken to the city hospital for treatment and monitoring.

Bernice Wilcke

Abrahamson seeks reelection as Iowa treasurer in GOP primary

State Treasurer M L Abrahamson, a Boone Republican first elected in 1950, announced plans to seek a eighth term on the GOP ticket. He outlined expanding data processing in the treasurer's office to speed gas tax refunds and streamline warrants. He noted gains from data processing, investment income, and his Midwest roots, joining other top officials signaling reelection bids.

Des Moines UPI M. L. Abrahamson Abrahamson Boone Republican Pilot Mound Boone County State Tax Commission Boxhelm Consolidated School Iowa State Teachers College State College of Iowa Jone Jon.Abrahamson C.B Chet) Akers R-Ottumwa Secretary of Agriculture L. B. Liddy R-Keosauqua W.L. Mooty Grundy Center Evan L. Hultman Waterloo Harold E. Hughes Ida Grove Melvin Synhorst Orange City

Bowling league standings and high scores report

Mens Bowling Blue Monday League standings show Veeglow sky 48 Freshwaters 41 Fareway 36 Wilson 31 Reif 29 Payne TV 2 Advance Ross a. High team series Freshwaters 117 and Fareway 2634. Team game shares Freshwaters 950. Individual series V Zieglowsky 609 Dutch Meyer 593. Individual game Br Ryner 232 Dutch Meyer 229.

Bowling Blue Monday League Ag Vee

Accident at 221 South Ave injures light pole

City police report a one car accident at 221 South Ave. D Ross Latta lost control, ran over the curb, and struck a light pole, breaking it off. Front of her auto sustained considerable damage.

South Ave Rosslyn Latta

Nickel Family to Sing at Wayland Wayland School Gym

The Nickel Family Singers of Springfield Missouri will perform a sacred concert Sunday at 2 pm in the Wayland School Gym. The seven brothers and one sister Joyce aged seven to nineteen plus two parents sing in four part harmony with occasional instruments, evangelist Nickels program includes Bible truths and a varied repertoire. Churches including Beth el Mennonite and Wayland Mennonite sponsor the event and extend a cordial invitation to all regardless of church affiliation.

Wayland Nickel Family Singers Springfield Missouri The Ozarks States Joyce Nickel Bethel Mennonite Cottonwood Evangelical United Brethren Eicher Mennonite Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Finley Methodist Independent Bible Sugar Creek Mennonite Wayland Mennonite Wayland Methodist

Births and admissions noted in regional records

Admitted today is Mrs Glenn Laffer of Washington in medical. Births yesterday list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Jack Emry of Davenport and a son for Mr and Mrs C R McCutchen of Washington. Today’s notices include Mrs Sam Marsh of Ainsworth, Mrs Jessie Schoon of Washington, and Mrs H J Brenneman of Keota.

Mariene Kay Ferrell Herb Ferrell Washington Fred Wayne Bruegge Herman Bruegge Keots Kahoka Clark County Glenn Laffer Jack Emry Davenport C. R. McCutchen Sam Marsh Ainsworth Jessie Schoonover H. J Brenneman Keota

Weekend Television Highlights From United Press International

TV listings summarize weekend schedule with programs from ABC CBS NBC and details of debuts guests and time slots. Highlights include The Hollywood Palace debut hosted by Bing Crosby Do You Know Exploring Senior Bowl Golf Wide World of Sports Hootenanny Gleason Hootenanny and other color broadcasts with football basketball and special features.

Hollywood Palace ABC Jerry Lewis Bing Crosby CBS NBC Mobile Ala Russia University of Denver Colorado Springs Wide World of Sports Miami Grossinger N.Y Gleason Art Carney West Point Camera Three Discovery Cleveland Green Bay Directions Holy Land Pope Paul NBC News Dave Brinkley Monaco Boston San Diego Meet the Press

Mission School of Missions Opens in Ainsworth Sunday

Ainsworth hosts a four Sunday School of Missions starting Sunday at 7 pm sponsored by the Methodist and United Presbyterian churches. Laura MacLauclan, missionary to Pakistan, opens with slides. Dr and Mrs John Hickman, soon to be Latin America missionaries, lead adult class discussion. Final night on January 26 features Indian Pakistani dinner. Prof Surrender Sing of Carthage College will speak. Sessions span ages with venue split between United and Methodist churches.

Ainsworth Pakistan Ainsworth School of Missions Methodist United Presbyterian Churches Laura MacLauchlan John Hickman Latin America India Surrender Sing Carthage College

Marriage license issued to Pence and Nordyke in Washington

A marriage license has been issued here to Gary Allen Pence and Yonnie Jean Nordyke, both of Washington. The brief notice lists their names and state of residence, reflecting the local records update for couples tying the knot.

Gary Allen Pence Yonnie Jean Nordyke Washington

Bank Report of Condition Statement Summary

Richard L. Weeks cashier signs a condition report for the bank, asserting accuracy. Directors attest the form is correct and examined to the best of their knowledge, stating true and correct figures for deposits and liabilities as of the reporting date.

Richard L. Weeks

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Jon Lemmon Enid Oklo Mrs John Lemmon Glenn Garner New Sharon Lucy Jones Iowa City Sarah Lucy) Jones University Hospitals Arvare Griggs Washington, D.C Jack Logan Constitution Washington, D.C Bob McFarlane Groton Earl Booth Mercy Hospital After Johnson George Sandra Linda C. C. Scruggs Cyprus Inn, Tenn Robert Everetts Milo Sorden John Yousling Elkhart Ind Paul Fern Chardon A.L. Johnson Kitty Laury David Jean Fern Lloyd Neiswanger San Francisco H. F. Jones Denver Maye Rider Paul Hayes Dean Keith St Petersburg Fla Hayes W. McKee John Hedberg Aurora, Ill LeRoy Gunnarson Curtis Jean Sioux Falls M.D Howers A. Washington Cere Wolf's Washington State Bank Washington, Iowa Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Evening Journal State Farm Mutual Car Finance Plan Earle F West Main Ome Booman, Pastis IGAS Senoliest M Service Kroes Aer Wagner East Washington St Iowa Raymond Selatter Mr Pleasant Sharon Kay Delmer Dean Wagler Alfred Wagler Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympia Cacher Orc Des Moines, Iowa Hotel Savery Fourth & Locust Sts Fort Des Moines United Press International Barry Goldwater Twentieth Century Hitler Ed Sullivan Judy Garland Steve Allen Johnson United Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Fred Pfeifer Raau Wayne E. Schichtl State Farm the National Bank of Washington United States Federal Reserve Bank Geo. J. Breitenbach Robert Wiley C. P. Weldin Directors
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