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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1968

Page

3

Social and club news highlights from Mrs Crandall host day

Mrs Bill Crandall hosted the Rosemary Club with all members present. Bridge was played at three tables and winners were Mrs Towyn Davies for high, and Mrs Harry Drake on. Refreshments were served by Mrs Mary Crandall and Mrs Frank Wenger. Plans for a July 16 eating out with husbands were made. The White Way Club met at Mrs Milton Ross home with business led by Mrs Jerry Forinash. Secret sisters gifts were exchanged by Mrs Raymond Gordon and Mrs Jerry Forinash. Contests were run by Mrs Edwin Peiffer and Mrs Ross offered a ceramic shop view. Refreshments were provided with help from Mrs Keith Stewart and Mrs L P Statler. Next meeting will be with Mrs Raymond Gordon.

Bill Crandall Theosemary Club Towyn Davies Harry Drake Mary Crandall Frank Wenger White Way Club Milton Ross Jerry Forinash Raymond Gordon Edwin Peiffer Ross Keith Stewart L. P. Statler

Come as you are breakfast for 4-H Starliners Club

The Starliners 4-H Club met at Susan Huber’s home for a Monday morning breakfast. Helen Gilbert of the Evening Journal attended as guest photographer and Patsy Porter and Debbie Richards joined. Gilbert won a prize for being best dressed, and a birthday song marked her celebration. Mary Marie led the pledge and reported the treasury while Chris Bates called roll and demonstrated closet accessories. Plans for the Achievement Show were made, and Debbie Richards and Jane Moss won the games.

Starliners 4 - H Club Susan Huber Helen Gilbert The Evening Journal Patsy Porter Debbie Richards Mary Marie Chris Bates Jane Moss

Rita Graber Honored at Dillon Graber Bridal Shower

Miss Rita Graber was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower held Tuesday at the Dillon Graber home. Hostesses included Mrs. Dillon Graber Mrs. Dwight Graber and Mrs. Milburn Geriy. Games were played gifts given and yellow and white decorations noted. The honoree's mother Mrs. Dennis Graber attended.

Rita Graber Dillon Graber Dwight Graber Milburn Geriy Dennis Graber

Marriage License Issued to Ginge rich and Rich

A marriage license has been issued here to Emery Duane Ginge rich of Kalona and Jane Elizabeth Rich of Crawfordsville.

Emery Duane Gingerich Kalona Jane Elizabeth Rich Crawfordsville

Cartoon lineup highlights matinee and roller skate show

A daytime program features Capt Kangaroo and a roster including Franken Jr Herculoids Shazzan Space Ghosts o by Dick en Aquaman Quest tosenger Cisco Kid Daytona Matinee Roller Skate presenting a varied children’s entertainment slate with classic cartoon favorites and live activities.

Capt Kangaroo Franken, Jr Herculoids Shazzan Space Ghosts Golf Dillon News Dicken

Art Guild to discuss August county fair art show

The Art Guild will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the studio to plan the art show tied to the County Fair in August. July show plans were changed and the event is rescheduled for August. All members are urged to attend.

Art Guild

Women of the Moose Plan Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Women of the Moose is set for this evening at 6 p.m. at the Moose Home. Plans will cover transportation and participation in the ritualistic ceremony at the Iowa State Moose Convention in Davenport on Saturday, July 27. All co workers are urged to attend.

Women of the Moose Iowa

Go and Let Go Club Meets With Mrs Miksch

Nine members of the Go and Let Go Club met with Mrs. Lawrence Miksch on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs. Mella Picken and Rosa leen Goege. Members read excerpts from Reasons for the Declaration of Independence for the roll call. Mrs. Robert Miksch conducted entertainment and the afternoon ended with conversation around the refreshment table. Mrs. Illeah Farrier will host in September.

Lawrence Miksch Mella Picken Rosaleen Goege Robert Miksch Illeah Farrier

Suspect arson in fires at Clinton

Officials in Clinton Iowa suspect arson after multiple fires damaged two lumber companies and a supermarket. Firefighters battled blazes at Gateway Market Eclipse Lumber Co Brock Lumber Co and a Clinton High School academic section earlier this year.

Clinton, Iowa UPI Clinton Fire Department Clinton Gateway Market Eclipse Lumber Co Jack Mayfield The Brock Lumber Co Glen Brock

209 Traffic Deaths During Holidays Report

United Press International reports early, holiday traffic deaths in the Fourth of July period trail safety council forecasts. After 30 hours, about four deaths hourly vs five last year, with 209 killed by noon EDT. Incidents include a Bellwood fireworks fatality, eight drowned at Lake Wales, a collision near Colden, and a bridge collapse at Lake Sacajawea State Park.

National Safety Council Council UPI Lake Wales Fla Colden N.Y Lake Sacajawea State Park Longview Wash

Social Calendar Highlights From Friday To Installation

Notices for the social column are due by 10 a.m. on first publication day and run three days ahead. Friday features Rebekah Lodge and Lodge No 26 events, Saturday hosts West Chester Alumni Banquet, Sunday includes Hole and Huber reunions, Tuesday lists Y Wives Summer Coffee and Tops Club, plus First Baptist Hettle Lake Circle and Art Guild events. Many gatherings note bring dish to pass, drinks furnished, and reservations required through Monday.

William Perdock Gary Murphy Paul Adam Rex Emerson Tops Club YWCA First Baptist Hettle Y.oes Sunset Park Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Sightseeing tour for Senior Citizens to Mt Pleasant

A senior group plans a Tuesday July 16 outing to Mt Pleasant. They will depart Washington Center at 9 a.m. visiting Bluebird Bus Company Vega Industries and finishing with lunch at Harlan Hotel private dining room. Volunteers needed as drivers.

Mt. Pleasant Bluebird Bus Company Vega Industries

Doderer to Speak at Democratic Women’s Club Meeting

Minnette Doderer Iowa City state representative will headline the Democratic Women’s Club quarterly gathering at the Country Club Tuesday July 9 at 6 30 p m A buffet supper is offered for 150 per person or through a fundraising ticket She will discuss five constitutional amendments Doderer born May 16 1923 near Holland Iowa with degrees from Iowa and Waterloo and married to Fred H Doderer a former Iowa City mayor Also listed are her civic roles and past political offices

Minnette Doderer Iowa City Democratic Women's Club Country Club Doderer Holland Iowa East High School Waterloo State College of Iowa Cedar Falls University of Iowa Fred H. Doderer Des Moines

John Lasek Family Reunion at Weed Park Muscatine

A large John Lasek family gathering was held Sunday at Weed Park in Muscatine. Attendees included Yaro Lasek of Lone Tree Clarence Lasek of Hampton Ill Richard Havel of Ainsworth Raymond Lasek and family Larry Lasek Brenda Ainsworth Lawrence Kaska and family Muscatine Kenneth Havel and family Grundy Center Paul Tisinger Coralville Albert Lasek and family East Moline Edward Lasek and family Davenport Robert Ballard and son Dav enport Rob ert Volk and Christie Silvis Ill.

John Lasek Weed Park Muscatine Yaro Lasek Lone Tree Clarence Lasek Hampton, Ill Richard Havel Ainsworth Raymond Lasek Larry Lasek Brenda Lawrence Kaska Kenneth Havel Grundy Center Paul Tisinger Coralville Albert Lasek Edward Lasek East Moline Robert Ballard Davenport Robert Volk Christie Silvis, Ill

Washington Evening Journey personnel and affiliations

A brief listing of staff and affiliations for The Washington Evening Journey including editor David Elder and business manager, William Shannon, advertising director Charles Morris, news editor Bob Shaffer, local advertising Howard Hazen, and production superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sundays and holidays and is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act. It notes memberships in press associations and a Bureau audit.

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

Californians Celebrate Visits at Cedar Rapids Home

Californians guests of Greiners include William Dacin and family from Pasadena, Walter Bennett, Verrion Greiner and families, Edward Potyandy and son from Milwaukee, with Elsie Greiner and Cecil hosting. Picnic at park, Polyandys on vacation, Rodney Dunn of Marion visited Bill Yoder family. Mabel Denham of Oklahoma returned home after visiting, plus other local relatives. Birthday cake and ice cream at David Campbell’s in Sigourney for his birthday.

Boyd Sanders Keota William Dacin Pasadena California Walter Bennett Alvin Greiner Verrion Greiner Cedar Rapids Edward Potyandy Milwaukee Wisconsin Elsie Greiner Cecil Polyandys Rodney Dunn Marion Bill Yoder Mabel Denham Oklahoma Walter Bower Milo Heisdorffer Johnnie Clayton Campbell Deanna Omer Sieren Baby David Campbell Sigourney David

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