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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1964

Page

2

Local social notes from St Louis to Iowa City visit families

Mr and Mrs Luther Lytle of St. Louis visit sister and brother in law Merle and family. Bill Rawn of Lafayette Indiana spends days with his mother Kate Rawn on farm business. Mrs Leo Schumacher and family plan trips to Brookings South Dakota to visit James and Matt Knight and Connie Schumacher’s family, visiting Remsen and Alton relatives before July 10. Mr and Mrs Charles Rueb sam of Burbank California visit Zeck family and are hosted at Captain’s Table with George Zeck and others. Mrs Gary Peace starts work in the courthouse treasurer’s office after completing Iowa City Commercial College. Various other local visits and birthdays noted.

Luther Lytle St. Louis Mrs Merle Lytle Bill Rawn Lafayette, Ind Kate Rawn Leo Schumacher Mark Lisa Barb Brookings S. Dak James MecKnight Matt McKnight Connie Schumacher Schumacher Harry Krogman Remsen Iowa Mary Schumacher Alton Charles Ruebsam Burbank Calif Ralph Zeck George Zeck Gerry Andrea Gene Gary Milo Zeck Sandra Sherri Cedar Rapids Roger Stafford Iowa City Ruth Norton Bruce Bailey Pat Farrell Washington Gary Peace

Twilight crop meetings near Brighton and Patterson farms

Two twilight crop plot demonstrations invite interested people. The first gathering is Monday July 6 at the Trank Patterson farm and the second at the Kenny Guy farm, half a mile north of Brighton’s west edge, on Wednesday July 8. Inspections start at 7:30 pm and Dr. Robert Lamb of ISU speaks Monday at 8:15 pm. Reverend Charles Hawkins of Prairie Flower Baptist Church recently accompanied three girls to the Regular Baptist Camp at Clear Lake, with the boys camp beginning July 6. attendees include Rita Jones, Joanna Patriot, Bonnie Mueller, David Benson, Will Parriott, and Norman Luers, with Hawkins speaking each night for two weeks.

Trank Patterson Kenny Guy Brighton Robert Lamb ISU Prairie Flower Charles Hawkins Prairie Flower Baptist Church Clear Lake Rita Jones Joanna Patriot Bonnie Mueller David Benson Will Parriott Norman Luers Hawkins

Virginia defies school orders and funds segregated schools

The Virginia Education Board approved 225000 for private and segregated Prince Edward County students, defying a federal court order. Negro lawyers announced challenges to both county and state appropriations, with the county action set for July 9 in Alexandria and the state funding questioned as contravening a three year old order.

Richmond, Va Alexandria State Board of Education Henry L. Marsh III Marsh

Rainbow Girls Plan Picnic and Meeting

The Rainbow Girls will hold a picnic and brief business session on Wednesday July 8 at 6 30 p m in Sunset Park. Members should bring a dish to pass. Mary Carson worthy advisor will conduct the meeting as the group discusses future money making projects.

Rainbow Girls Sunset Park Mary Carson

Highland school contract letting slated July 21

Bids on the new Highland Community School building will be let at 8 p m July 21 at the junior high building in Riverside. The school will be built on highway 218 four miles south of the junction of highways 218 and 22 east of Riverside. Work is hoped to begin within 10 days after bids are let with completion set for August 1 1965.

Highland Community School Riverside

Social calendar notices for week with park picnics and events

Community notices list events through Sunday including First Presbyterian Young Adult Fellowship picnic in Sunset Park, Democratic Women Executive Board, Rebekah Lodge and Twilight League at IOOF Hall, Country Club tournaments and fireworks, Horning Reunion at Fair grounds, Antioch Social Club picnic at Sunset Park, and Saddle Club meetings. Two local graduates Miss McCrabb, 1963 Keola Community High School, and Mr Hale, 1960 Denmark Academy High School, both employed at Advance Ross Electronics in Washington, noted.

First Presbyterian Young Adult Fellowship Sunset Park Democratic Women Executive Board Agnes Wheelan Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall Country Club Horning Miss McCrabb Keola Community High School Advance Ross Electronics Corporation Washington Mr. Hale Advance Ross Denmark Academy High School Navy

Burgraff-Davies vows in Wayland

The marriage of Miss Susan Eileen Burgraff of Wayland and Bradley Bob Davies was solemnized at Wayland Mennonite Church on June 20. The Rev. Omer Nisley officiated with Dr. R Evan Copley at the organ. Attendants included Annette Davies as maid of honor and Barbara and Christine Burgraff as bridesmaids. The reception followed for 186 guests with hostesses Nancy and Deana Davies. The couple plans a wedding trip and residence at 510 University Avenue, Pella, Iowa, while attending Central College next year.

Wayland Susan Eileen Burgraff Henry Burgraff Bradley Bob Davies Lula Davies Swanson Homer E. Davies Wayland Mennonite Church Omer Nisley R Evan Copley John Taylor Superior Wis Robert Koser Almena Annette Davies Barbara Christine Burgraff Don Repke Bill Bachman Russ Burgraff Nancy Deana Davies University Avenue Pella Central College Willard Swanson Henry Burgraff Jr Susan Rusty Steve Ken Christine Henry Burgraff Sr Janet Burgraff Geraldine Burgraff Edna Taylor Jane Robertson Davenport Worth, I Curtis Paul Newton Bradley Deana Annette

Advice to a Young Man by MIC WALKER

A reader praises a Redbook piece Advice to a Young Man as essential for young men ages 18 to 22 and urges mothers to save it for their sons. The note also mentions local travel, a faulty stop light incident, a warm season drink, gas shortages, cooling fountain, and segregated seating at a concert with caustic singers praising justice.

Redbook

Columbus Junction Plans Centennial Celebration

Centennial plans outline Columbus Junction observing the town's 1870 founding. Mrs M E Fisher is named chair of the town centennial committee by the town council.

Columbus Junction M. E. Fisher

Beers and bad checks in local fines

Murray La vonne Moore Jr of Wayland fined 10 dollars by Justice Les Eicher for making beer available to a minor. Julia Smith of Washington fined 1 dollar by Justice Eicher for issuing a false check.

Murray Lavonne Moore, Jr Wayland Justice of the Peace Les Eicher Julia Smith Washington

Hospital Admits and Births Reported in Washington and Wayland

Yesterday admission includes Hubert Walker in Washington for medical care. Today Katheryn Gray in Washington also admitted for medical treatment. Births reported include a son to Mr and Mrs Roger Leyden of Washington yesterday and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Royden Boshart of Wayland today. Discharges include Mrs Robert Stumpf and her son in Riverside and Mrs Clarence McConkey and her son in Washington.

Hubert Walker Washington Katheryn Gray Roger Leyden Royden Boshart Wayland Robert Stumpf Riverside Clarence McConkey

Party Monday for Mrs Steve Johnson

Mrs Stephen Johnson formerly Margaret Partt was honored Monday evening with a party at the Whisler home near Washington hosted by Mrs Raymond Whisler and Mrs Harvey Holden. Bridge was played at three tables then guests enjoyed refreshments at a pink and white decorated table. A present from the group was given to the honoree. Guests included Mrs Harold Johnson Jean Johnson Cathy Pratt and Carolyn Pratt.

Stephen Johnson Margaret Partt Raymond Whisler Harvey Holden Whisler Washington Bridge Club Mrs Harold Johnson Jean Johnson Cathy and Carolyn Pratt

Friendship Club meets at a come as you are breakfast

Mrs. Don Zwicki hosted the Friendship Club on Wednesday morning for eleven members. Ten guests attended, including Mrs. Earl Kolosick and others. Prizes were awarded for best and most appropriately dressed. Officers served assorted rolls, orange juice, and coffee.

Don Zwicki The Friendship Club Earl Kolosick Mac Wallace William Wulf Emma Plecker Otto Zwicki Dale Zaugge Bill Crandall Raymond Whisler Erwin Wulf Kathy George Plecker Harold Gilliand Ralph Witthoft Dean Sandburg

Earl Hart returns Keota visit highlights summer social

Earl Hart of California visited Keota with wife after a California trip and joined daughter Talbert Tadlock’s family. The couple attended Wayland church and saw friends the Stoops. Nearby, Carl and granddaughter Diane Hardin of Council Bluffs stayed with Daisy Chambers in Keota. Weekend guests included Dean Connett and family from Lincoln, and Patty Thompson visiting from Iowa City. Judy Mayer and Susie Stoutner, AIB students, plan to return for the Fourth of July weekend.

Keota Earl Hart California Talbert Tadlock Chicago Wayland Jim Stoops Stoops Carl Hardin Raymondsville Missouri Daisy Chambers Hardins Diane Hardin Council Bluffs Diane John Hardin Chambers Earl Chambers Leonard Chambers Dennis Stoutner Dean Connett Lincoln Nebraska Benford Thompson Patty Iowa City Russell Cotter Charles Hauschild Sigourney Judy Mayer Susie Stoutner AIB Des Moines

July Visitin Ends In Garden Talk And Travels

The note shares plans for July travels with Mrs. Wilbur Kiene and a long vacation, while pondering bloom timing of glads and lilies. It mentions archæology terms, a snake sighting with a coral snake concern, and a book on Gardening titled Peacock Manure and Marigolds. Green beans and raspberries are the day's topic with a bean preparation tip and a light jab at winter diets.

Wilbur Kiene Hammond Marge

Millers Visit in Burlington and 4-H Trip Planned

Mrs Lyle Miller and family and Mrs Grace Miller drove to Burlington for a weekend visit with the Lyle Miller family. The group including Pam Kenny Stoutner Rosemary Joyce Tom Richard Bayliss and Betty Peiffer will depart July 1 by chartered bus from Sigourney with Keokuk County 4H members for 4-H camp in Madrid July 1 to July 4. Mrs Miller will serve as a counselor. Phil Mayer visits his grandparents in Wellston community.

Lyle Miller Pam Kenny Stoutner Rosemary Joyce Tom Richard Bayliss Betty Peiffer Sigourney Keokuk County Madrid Miller Phil Mayer Homer Mayer Wellston

Wedding Weekend Ties Ohio Californians and Iowa Families

Ed Shannon attended his college roommate’s wedding in Cin cinnati Ohio while visits extended to local families across Keota. The gathering included Wes Moothart of California, Maizie Fisher of Washington, and numerous local relatives at the Pepper, Peiffer, Hagist, and Greiner households. Hospital and travel notes mention Marion Greiner’s recovery, Gladys Vincent’s Colorado trip home, and Myf members helping on area farms as weeks blend with social events.

Keota Ed Shannon Cinnicinati Ohio Wes Moothart California Maizie Fisher Washington Walter Fisher Harold Pepper Florence Crawford Kenneth Peppers Harold Peppers Maurine Peiffer Phil Jeffrey Peiffer Jeffreys Gene Hagist Marlin Peiffer Gary Peiffer Norma Martin West Chester John Johnson Gladys Vincent Colorado Springs Colorado Martin Greiners Jim Mattison Bob MYF Orin Potter Raymond Herr Eva Greiner Alex Greiner

Toastmasters hear impromptu speeches at Captain's Table

The Toastmasters Club held a Wednesday educational meeting led by Frank Patterson with Ralph Martin as table topics chairman. Five minute impromptu talks were delivered by Jim Houstman on Choosing your Life Work John Ganon on Good Evaluation and How to Get It and Lawrence Miksch on The Meaning of Our Pledge of Allegiance. The group meets weekly at 7 p.m and invites newcomers.

Toastmasters Club Frank Patterson Ralph Martin Jim Houstman John Ganon Lawrence Miksch

Nina Wheeler Weds George Calvelage in Home Ceremony

Nina Verlee Wheeler daughter of Mr and Mrs Leland Wheeler of Columbus City and George Calvelage son of Mr and Mrs Donald Calvelage of Columbus Junction were married Tuesday June 30 at 2 30 p m. Justice of the Peace Arthur Springer performed the service at his home in Wapello. They were accompanied by their parents and will reside in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Nina Verlee Wheeler Leland Wheeler Columbus City George Calvelage Donald Calvelage Arthur Springer Wapello

Derby Divorce Granted and Custody Awarded

Judge Harold J. Fleck signed a district court decree granting Janice Derby a divorce from Ronald E. Derby. The court awarded custody of a minor child. Clarence Gilbert Hayes was charged with excessive speed and fined $15 by Justice Les Eicher.

Harold J. Fleck Janice Derby Ronald E. Derby Clarence Gilbert Hayes Justice of the Peace Les Eicher

Washington Iowa Newspaper Masthead and Staff List

Washington Iowa prints its afternoon edition except Sundays and holidays, led by editor David Elder and business manager William Shannon with Charles Morris as news editor Bob Shaffer in local advertising aes Cowden as contributing editor Howard Hazen production superintendent and a full list of newsroom staff. The paper is entered as second class and participates in Inland Daily Press Association and other press bodies with United Press Leased Wire services.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Aes Cowden Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

Moving offices from Jewelry store after eleven years

John Logan, owner of the Jewelry store, plans to rent the space to another occupant while continuing optical services except contact lenses. The speaker notes a focus on headaches and tension and claims properly fitted glasses can ease these issues.

John Logan

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