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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1957

Page

2

Mrs Wolfe Hosts Twin Bridge Luncheons for Visiting Matron

Mrs Earl Wolfe entertained two bridge luncheons last week for her mother Mrs Maude Walker visiting from North Platte Nebraska. Twelve guests attended each lunch with Mrs Bob Arthur winning high at the Wednesday event and Mrs Dunham Morrison second high. Friday afternoon honors went to Mrs George Stewart high with Mrs Howard McCleery second and Mrs Dick McCleery sow. Mrs Walker and Mrs Robert McKenzie daughter of Mrs George Stewart received guest prizes.

Earl Wolfe Bridge Maude Walker North Platte Neb Bob Arthur Dunham Morrison George Stewart Howard MccCleery Dick McCleery Walker Robert McKenzie

West Chester Gardeners Meet in Sunset Park

The West Chester Jolly Gardeners gathered at Sunset Park shelter house hosted by Mrs Maizie Fisher this morning. Members shared recipes, admired a delphinium bouquet, lilies, daisies, and feverfew, and discussed cooking hints led by Mrs Lafe Stout.

West Chester Jolly Gardeners Maizie Fisher Sunset Park Lafe Stout Irvin Coffey Miwaukee P. J. Hoover Sara Pollock

Social Calendar Notices Preview Upcoming Club Meetings

Social calendar notes show multiple club gatherings with times and hosts. Harmony Club Cookie Exchange at evening. Linger Longer Club 1 30 p.m. Mrs Kiene co host. Just Us Club 2 p.m. Mrs Loveless. A and I Club 2 p.m. Mrs Garrett. Friendly Circle 2 p.m. Mrs Miksch. Country Club golf 9 30 a.m. and luncheon 12 30 p.m. with bridge after. E and R Church Congregational picnic 6 30 p.m. Sunset Park. two ball foursome golf 1 15 p.m.. 6 p.m. potluck. fireworks show noted.

LBC Club Homer Jarrard Cookie Exchange Harmony Club John Wheelan Lee Cream Social Linger Longer Club John Kiene Will Shalla Just Us Club L. L Loveless Emma Garrett Friendly Circle Club Lawrence Miksch E & R_ Church Congregational Sunset Park Country Club

Airport Club Holds Annual Family Picnic

The airport club hosted a Sunday evening family picnic with rides available until dark. 88 members attended the club sponsored event. Dick Ross earned a private pilot's license Tuesday and may fly with the club. On Tuesday evening July 2 the club will hold a business meeting and elect officers.

Airport Club Dick Ross

Swailes-Myers Vows Exchanged Saturday

Arlene Augusta Swailes daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Johnson Wayland and Donald Witting Myers son of Mr and Mrs Thurloe Myers Washington were married in Washington Baptist parsonage June 29 at 2 pm. The Rev St Curry officiated. The couple will reside at 308 West Jefferson after a Lake Okoboji honeymoon.

Arlene Augusta Swailes J. H. Johnson Marion Jim Rich Shaffers Mt. Pleasant Myers Barber Shop Washington Lake Okoboji Myers West Jefferson

Julia Gallup Weds James Laughlin in Princeton NJ Church

Miss Julia Gallup married James Ben Laughlin at Trinity Episcopal Church Princeton New Jersey. Attendants included Leighton Laughlin and Alec Gallup. The bride, daughter of Dr George Gallup, wore heirloom veil. After Bermuda trip they will reside in Princeton.

Julia Gallup New Jersey James Ben Laughlin Trinity Episcopal Church Princeton N. J Ledlie Laughlin, Jr John Vernon Butler George Gallup Laughlin Ledlie J. Laughlin Alex Miller Washington Ophelia Miller Gallup American Institute of Public Opinion Thomas J. Moore Leighton Robert M. Laughlin Alec M G. Quincey Lumsden Mr. Shriver Mr. Moore Robert L. McLean Beech Lawn College Oxford England Bennett Junior College Millbrook N.Y Deerfield Academy Deerfield Mass Princeton University Charter Club Bermuda Drake University

Miss Mary Livingston Begins Work in Journal Newsroom

Miss Mary Livingston of Alexandria Virginia starts work today in the Journal news department and expects to spend the summer here. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs S W Livingston and granddaughter of Schuyler Livingston of Washington.

Mary Livingston S. W. Livingston Alexandria Virginia Schuyler Livingston Washington The Journal M. L. McCreedy Denver Gordon MccCreedy Phil McCreedy Gordon McCreedy Denver General Hospital Phil McCreedy Mark

Lavonne Wenger and Max McGuire Wed in Wayland Double Ring

Lavonne Wenger daughter of Mt. Pleasant residents wed Max McGuire of Wayland in a 3 pm June 30 ceremony at the Cottonwood Evangelical and United Brethren Church near Wayland. Attendants wore coral crystelle gowns. reception for 150 followed. couple to honeymoon west coast then reside in Wayland.

Lavonne Wenger Max McGuire Wayland Cottonwood Evangelical and Calvin Leichty Mr. Pleasant Herbert Swan Darlene Terrock Clinton Louise Wenger Gene Story Emery McGuire Herbert Swan Verene Wyse

Whit tier Kos family leaves after visit

Mrs Nellie Kos and Martha hosted the Behumil Kos family from Whit tier Calif and relatives including Mr and Mrs Ernest Hinkle. Miss Nellie Kos, daughter of Behumil and Mrs Kos, graduated from Whittier Union High School with 496 seniors on June 20 and will work in an Los Angeles firm office.

Behumil Kos Richard Patricia Whittier Calif Nellie Kos Martha Ernest Hinkle Whittier, Calif Whittier Union High School Los Angeles

Rookie Cop Shot By Chicago Convict

In Chicago a prisoner shot rookie officer Michael Lukaszewski in the head during a lockup incident at the central police building. Lukaszewski died hours later after his partner Anthony Concialdi fired five shots at the fleeing suspect Jamieson, who had a prior criminal record and was captured.

Chicago Central Police Michael Lukaszewski Lavern Jamieson Jamieson Lukaszewski St. Luke's Hospital Judy Anthony Concialdi Concialdi Jamiion Lamar Simmons Kenneth Gallagher Gallagher

Births and admissions list from The Record Hospital

On The Record Hospital births Saturday include a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Gugel of Washington and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Turner of Farmington. Admitted Sunday are Mrs. Marvin Teeter of Columbus Junction for medical and Mrs. Leo Allbaugh of Washington for medical. Dismissals Sunday include Mrs. Howard H. Stewart of Ainsworth, Mrs. Olin Jennings and daughter of Columbus Junction, Mrs. Delbert Streigel and son of Harper, Mrs. Vincent Sojka of Riverside, and Mrs. Robert Garrett and daughter of Columbus Junction.

Ezra Gugel Washington Son Gerald Turner Farmington Marvin Teeter Columbus Junction Medical Leo Allbaugh Howard H. Stewart Ainsworth Olin Jennings Delbert Streigel Harper Vincent Sojka Riverside Today Robert Garrett

Birthday Celebrants List Noted With Anniversary Congratulations

The notice names Charles Crull Kathryn Simmering William Wright Brown Wilma Maxine Clark Terry Edward Anderson George Chalupa Billie John Little Danny Crossett and Karen Wester mark birthdays today. Mr and Mrs Dean Cox receive wedding anniversary congratulations.

Charles Crull Kathryn Simmering William Wright Brown Wilma Maxine Clark Terry Edward Anderson George Chalupa Billie John Little Danny Crossett Karen Westermark Dean Cox

Local Washington Watch List of Summer Travel and Visits

Miss Donna Clow sails to Boston after two weeks with the Clows in Washington. Nell Wilhoit plans July travel to New York and Europe, staying seven weeks. Grace Miller visits Devils Lake and California relatives then returns to Washington. Numerous local families embark on trips to Iowa, Missouri, and beyond with relatives and events noted.

Nell Wilhoit Chicago Walter Doak Gary New York Europe Miss Wilhoit Grace Miller Devils Lake N.D Henry Miller

Hurricanes Kill and Wreak Havoc Across Cameron Parish

Coastal towns from Cameron to Grand Chenier patrols search for bodies as 75 cleanup crews battle rotting cattle carcasses. Shelters fear looting while serum and coffins arrive from New Orleans and Lake Charles. Death toll estimates range from 275 to 500 with 200 missing and 25 000 homeless.

Cameron Creole Grand Chenier Sam Mazilly Sweet Lake Big Lake New Orleans Lake Charles Long Larry W. Steenson Calcasieu Parish Raymond Hufft Val Peterson

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