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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1965

Page

2

Mary Ann Menke weds Allan L Bohr in Harper church

Mary Ann Menke daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Menke and Allan L Bohr son of Mr and Mrs Carvin Bohr were married in a 1030 am double ring ceremony at St Elizabeth Church Harper attended by about 200 guests. The bride wore a brocade gown with removable Watteau train and pearl tiara veil carrying white roses. Attendants Kathryn Rohret and Ann Speaker wore pink gowns and carried pink carnations. John Bohr was best man with Michael Berg as groomsman. Dinner followed at the KC Hall. The couple plan to live on a farm near Keota after a wedding trip. Both attended St Elizabeth High School.

Harper Mary Ann Menke Alvin Menke Allan L. Bohr Carvin Bohr St. Elizabeth Church Collins Kathryn Robert Iowa City Ann Speaker Keota Georgette Miss Rohret Miss Speaker John Bohr Michael Berg Victor Menke Denny Miller KC Hall St. Elizabeth High School University College of Cosmetology

Virginia McKean Weds Joel Hetzler in Double Ring Ceremony

Virginia McKean daughter of Mr and Mrs Clark McKean Conesville became the bride of Joel Hetzler Muscatine son of Mr and Mrs Harland Hetzler Monticello in a double ring ceremony Sunday Jan 24 at the Little Brown Church Nashua Rev Glenn Utterback performed the ceremony Attended by relatives and friends The bride wore a white lace sheath with scalloped neckline long sleeves a pearl tiara and nylon veil She carried yellow roses and white mums Best man Jeff Hetzler of Monticello and bridesmaids Donna Dallmeyer and Sas Schweitzer Columbus Junction Also attended were Dean Johnson Nichols and the church organist provided nuptial music Reception helpers were Donna Dallmeyer and Sas Schweitzer The bride is a Columbus Community High School graduate attended Muscatine Junior College and works at Young Brothers Stamp Works Her husband a Monticello Community High School graduate attended Muscatine Junior College and works at Paetz Super Value Grocery in Muscatine They will reside at 306 West Third Street Muscatine

Conesville Virginia McKean Clark McKean Joel Hetzler Muscatine Harland ‘Hetzler Monticello Little Brown Nashua Glenn Utterback Dean Johnson Nichols Jeff Hetzler Donna Dallmeyer Sas] Schweitzer Columbus Junction Columbus Community High School Muscatine Junior College Young’ Brothers Stamp Works Monticello Community High Paetz Super Value Grocery West Third Street

Community clubs hold meetings at YMCA and Fortnightly Club

Twenty Gold en Age Club members met at the YMCA for sewing quilt blocks and afternoon games. Mrs Pearl Meeker and Mrs Magda Ahmling hosted birthday cakes at noon. Fourteen members and two guests attended the Child Study meeting at Mrs Carlton Mangold's home with a Discipline program by a panel. Officers were nominated for the coming year: leader Mrs Robert Bates, assistant leader Mrs Joe Evanovich, secretary treasurer Mrs John Elliott. The American Mother committee discussed Fortnightly Club Mother of the Year. The Child Study group moved February meeting to the fourth Wednesday. Mrs Gebhardt reminded members to submit book reports. Next general Fortnightly Club meeting Feb 4 at 1 30 pm at Marion Avenue UP Church. A glass-marbled tip was given about using marbles in a double boiler to signal low water.

Golden Age Club YMCA Pearl Meeker Magda Ahmling James Peterson Arnold Anderson Carlton Mangold Robert Brewer William Blick John Baldrige Paul Gebhardt Robert Bates Joe. Evanovich John Elliott Max Smith American Mother Committee Gebhardt Marion Avenue Bates

Social calendar entries for community notices page

Notices list events and meetings for local clubs and organizations. Descriptions include times, venues, speakers, and attendance notes for groups such as White Shrine YWCA Missionary Society Women of Moose Pythian Sisters and Square Dance clubs with reminders to bring materials and prepare topics.

Jones to Speak on Reapportionment at Women’s Meeting

Joe H. Jones, chairman of the Republican Central Committee, will address the Washington County Council of Republican Women on reapportionment this Thursday at 1 30 p m in the home of Mrs M M Schell. New officers will be installed during the session and interested persons are invited.

Masonica Temple Women of Moose Moose Home Family Living William Sitler Onella Fisher Creative Living Leon Hillman West Chester WRC KP Hall Jackson Township Farm Bureau Bill Crandall Sally Smith Pansy Hill Club Roy Kephart LBC Club Charles’ Bartholow Legion Hall Ken Crow Republican M. M. Schell Joe H. Jones Republican Central Committee Washington County Council of Republican Women M.M. Schell

Hospital admissions and births plus a furniture ad

Yesterday admissions include Mrs Ivan Jar vis Washington surgical Mrs John Baldosier Brighton medical Mrs Joe Trier Washington surgical Mike Roe Washington surgical Births yesterday include Mr and Mrs Richard Kron Riverside a daughter Mr and Mrs Jerry Keller Washington a daughter Dismissals yesterday Miss Elizabeth Davis Crawfordsville Robert Haynes Washington Today Lawrence Bond Richland Mrs Mabel Miller Ainsworth in FURNITURE In better quality furniture the same quality of outer covering used on all parts including under cushions and outside back

Ivan Jarvis Washington Surgical John Baldosier Brighton Joe Trier Mike Roe Richard Kron Riverside Jerry Keller Elizabeth Davis Crawfordsville Robert Haynes Lawrence Bond Richland Mabel Miller Ainsworth

Nat King Cole Undergoes Left Lung Removal in Satisfactory Condition

SANTA MONICA Calif UPI Singer Nat King Cole had a pneumonectomy to remove a tumor from his left lung at St Johns Hospital after Dec 8 hospital stay and pre operative therapy. Doctors remained optimistic about his recovery as well wishers flood the hospital with cards and letters.

Nat King Cole Santa Monica Calif UPI St. John’s Hospital Cole

Khrushchev Missing From New Soviet History Textbook

A Moscow report says a 646 page Soviet history book published December 3 barely mentions Nikita Khrushchev. It notes he is not credited with key posts or events after Stalin's death, attributing policies like peaceful coexistence and de Stalinization to the Central Committee rather than to Khrushchev personally.

Moscow UPD Nikita S. Khrushchev Khrushchev Supreme Soviet Central Committee

Dillon confirms resignation from Johnson cabinet

Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon said he would likely resign from President Johnson's cabinet soon while speaking at a federal budget briefing. He doubted his presence for the excise tax cut recommendations to Congress, noting the Ways & Means Committee’s current schedule. Johnson reportedly asked Donald C. Cook of American Electric Power Co. to succeed Dillon.

Washington UPI Treasury Douglas Dillon Johnson Dillon Congress Ways & Means Committee Donald C. Cook The American Electric Power Co

Local News Items From Cedar Falls Area

Cheri Andersen visits from State College of Iowa Cedar Falls during semester break with her parents. Kevin Banks, two percent year old, broke his thigh. he is in a chest to hip cast. Harold Jarvis and family attend church in Brighton then dine with Frank Andrews in Ollie. A surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Harry Boileau features a decorated cake. Mrs. John Carey recovering in Mercy Hospital. Harold Wilson visits daughter in Maplewood Missouri. Bernard Payne and relatives visit Aunt Mrs. Jermin McClintic in Wayland. Bill Reaniiger in Mercy Iowa City after surgery. York families visit Gail Cherryholmes' birthday in Davenport. James Cook of West Branch visits his mother Darlene Cook. Cook attends UI. Mari Wokoun from Cedar Rapids visiting Cuhel family. she is Janet Cuhel’s aunt.

Cheri Andersen State College of Kevin Hospital Towa Paul Banks

Negro registration drive and King march planned

Dr Martin Luther King Jr led a mid winter voter drive in Selma Alabama where about 300 Negroes are registered in a population of over 14 000 and a promised march on the Dallas County courthouse drew 1000 Negroes. A 226 pound woman struck Sheriff James Clark in line violence punctuated by two blows to the face. Clark faced no injuries due to a federal order. More than 220 Negroes have been arrested. King blamed provocation for the sheriff’s assault and urged hundreds to march. Elsewhere Jackson Mississippi sovereignty commission to cut off checks to the citizens council forum. Palo Alto California professor predicts full voting rights in Mississippi within 10 years. Memphis church case on Negroes turned away last Sunday under pastor’s wishes.

Dallas Clark Ais Annie Leer King Cooper

Property transfers and vehicle listings in local notices

The section lists multiple transfers and interests including Kenneth J Morlan Simco and Radio and Electric Dodge truck Ferne E Bishop Chevrolet Arie L Staubaugh Chevrolet Willard or Ruth Loeffler Oldsmobile James W McNurlen Pontiac Ballou Oil Co Ford truck Lois H Rhea and husband to Arvid H Anderson NW SW sec 10 NE SEY sec 9-746 Orval W Meeks and wife to Louis P Eckrich lot 9 and west half lot 8 blk 7 Riverside Howard F Altenbernd and wife to Tommy Hartnell land in secs 32 and 33-7549 Duane Van Winkle and wife to Lewis Schwab and wife outlets 35 and 36 NE Brighton William H Perdock and wife to Howard Eugene Miller and wife lot 5 Perdock's second sub-div Washington

Kenneth J. Morlan Simco and Radio and Electric Dodge Truck Ferne E. Bishop Chevrolet Arie L. Staubaugh Willard Or Ruth Loeffler Oldsmobile James W. McNurlen Pontiac Ballou Oil Co Ford Lois H. Rhea Arvid H. Anderson Duane van Winkle Lewis Schwab Brighton William H. Perdock Howard Eugene Miller Perdock Washington

Speeding Charge Against Albert Lee Bolander

Albert Lee Bolander of 504 South Third Washington was charged with excessive speed in a motor vehicle by city police and fined $15 by Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden.

Albert Lee Bolander South Third Washington Justice of the Peace Glenn Holden

Misses Mary and Merlenay Visit Phoenix Home Weekend

Residents at United Presbyterian Home welcomed visitors including the Grapes from Ames and relatives such as Mrs. Laura Moffet, Mrs. J. Roy Proctor, and Miss Lois Swain. Dr. Joseph Laughlin, president of Emporia College, was reported in serious condition from a blood clot.

Mary and Merlenay Phoenix Arizona Baird Ames John Baird Weston Grupe Grupe Charles Price Philippines Grey Jack Erwin Winfield Roger Tweedy Mt. Pleasant Stuart M. Franks Lisbon Iowa J. Roy Proctor Anna Grace Thomasville North Carolina Lois Swain Laura Moffet Joseph Laughlin Emporia College Bertha Williamson Helen Lackey

Mary Reitzler to Marry Jerry Collett in April

Mr and Mrs John Reitzler of Malcom Indiana announce the engagement of their daughter Mary of Washington to Jerry Collett son of Mrs Lucille Orr of Cedar Rapids. The marriage will be solemnized April 24.

John Reitzler Malcom Mary Washington Jerry Collett Lucille Orr Cedar Rapids

Fragmented 1900s newspaper masthead with staff roles

Readable parts show editor and business manager names, departments, and publication details. Mentions Washington, Iowa addresses, advertising director, news editor, and production supervisor with notes on publishing schedule and postal classification. Includes subscription rates for Iowa.

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How To Open CLOGGED SEWERS by SEWEREAMER brand

Carson Plumbing & Heating promotes SEWEREAMER sewer cleaner that dissolves paper grease and organic matter. Instructions say pour into floor drain for fast action, with 5 and 10 lb cans priced at 2.29 and 3.95.

Carson Plumbing & Heating

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Allan Bohr Mary Ann Menke Hoads Joel Hetzler Oan Mat Wolf's Flower Shop Evening Journal White Shrine Masonic ‘Temple Truman Hysell Applied Arts Jay Brewer Ene Missionary Society Steve Wiggers West Chester Pythian Sisters Hall U Go Louise Reaney Joe Jones Communist Party Council of Ministers Stalin Evanovich Donald Dayton Washington County East Washington Street Harold Jarvis Jim Hanshaw Frank Andrews Ollie Harry Fritz) Boileau Mrs. Boileau John Carey Mercy Hospital Town City Harold Wilson Mrs Jim Green Maplewood, Mo St. Louis Bernard Payne Randy and Rose Ann Mr. Payne Jermin McClintic Wayland Bill Reaniiger Wue York Mike Curt Dean York Chester Cherryholmes Davenport Danny Cherryholmes Gail Kent James Cook West Branch Darlene Cook Cook State University of Iowa Mari Workoun Ken Cuhel Janet Wokoun Cuhels United Press Jackson Miss State Sovereignty Commission Citizens Council Forum Budget Commission Commission Palo Alto James W. Silver University of Mississippi Mississippi Memphis Tenn Orval W. Meeks Louis P. Eckrich Lot West Half Blk Howard F. Altenbernd Tommy Hartnell United Presbyterian Home Duayne Beson Brad and Bess Swedesburg Mary Reitzler Spurgeon’s Valentine Candy Fabric Sale Ultra Lend Cine America
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