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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1962

Page

2

Engagement announced for Connie Abbott and Larry Robertson

The engagement of Connie Jean Abbott and Larry Robertson was announced by Miss Abbott’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Abbott of Fairfield. Miss Abbott works in Davenport and Robertson at Farmers’ Supply Co. in Columbus Junction. wedding date not set.

Connie Jean Abbott Larry Robertson K. H. Robertson Columbus Jct Miss Abbott G. W. Abbott Fairfield Davenport Mr. Robertson Farmers’ Supply Co., Inc Columbus Junction

We present an ad disguised as a column from Seiferts

An advertisement note explains this is an ad not a column and outlines plans to discuss fashion and moon suit chatter. It promotes Kimberly knits and invites readers to visit Seiferts noting humor about space apparel and Earth wearability.

Rothy Killgallen Earl Wilson Winchell Earth Seiferts

Miss Charlotte Baird Weds Bruce Lobaugh in Michigan Church

Miss Charlotte Baird daughter of Rev John Baird of Washington Iowa married Bruce Lobaugh son of Mrs Harold E Lobaugh of Topeka Kansas at Community United Presbyterian Church Drayton Plains Michigan The double ring ceremony occurred at 3 30 p m on June 16 with Rev Walter Teeuwissen Jr officiating. The bride wore Thai off white silk with Swiss lace and carried white carnations. The wedding party included Mrs John Gavey and Mrs George Henderson as bridesmaids and Crawford McCoy as best man. A reception followed. The couple will reside at Hartwick College Oneonta New York after August 1.

Charlotte Baird John Baird Washington, Iowa Bruce Lobaugh Harold E. Lobaugh Topeka Kansas Drayton Plains Mich Community United Presbyterian Church Walter Teeuwissen Jr Betty Hendricks New York City Robert Branyvan John Gavey George Henderson

Social Calendar Notices For A Busy Weekend

All notices are due by 10 a m on the day of first publication and run three days in advance. Friday Rebekah Lodge 8 p m IOOF Hall Sunshine Community Club 7 p m annual ice cream social with Mr and Mrs Lyle Paisley. Saturday Shirts and Skirts 8 30 p m Central Park Shan Campbell will call. Sunday Antioch Club 6 p m Sunset Park family picnic with meat dish and dishes to pass. Monday Golden Age Club 10 am YWCA sack lunch Rainbow Girls 5 p m Miniature Golf at Cool Crest 6 30 p m picnic at Sunset Park. Tuesday Ning Gerochi Circle of Baptist Church 6 30 p m Picnic in Sunset Park Past Noble Grand Circle postponed until August.

Rebekah Lodge IOOF Sunshine Community Club Lyle Paisley Golden Age Club YWCA Rainbow Girls Cool Crest Sunset Park Ning Gerochi Circle of Baptist Church Noble Grand Circle

Miss Karen Andersen Honored With Shower

Miss Karen Andersen was honored at a pre nuptial shower Tuesday evening at the E D Morrison home. Guests included family members and special friends. Miss Andersen will marry James Wolfe of Portland August 26 in Des Moines.

Karen Andersen North Platte Neb Richard Schmitt Julesburg Colo Leland Schmitt Des Moines Andersen James Wolfe Portland Ore

On The Record New Cars

One out of every 15 teenagers may become an alcoholic under current home conditions, Dr. Marvin A. Block warned. Control starts in the home with education and example, noting that "kiddy cocktails" and soft drinks in cocktail glasses can seed trouble.

Alcoholism Control Buffalo, N.Y UPI Marvin A. Block Block Journal of the American Medical Association

Community Club Meetings Span Summer Activities

Members of the White Way Club hosted by Mrs. Ed Hahn included Norma Martin and other guests with Lora May Weerman in charge of entertainment. Various groups from the Women of the Moose and other clubs met to plan for the fiscal year and upcoming August events, with attendees and hostesses listed.

Ed Hahn White Way Club Norma Martin Ivan Hahn John Owen Mildred Statler Helen Ralston Lora May Weerman Mae DeLong

Hospital Admits Mark Sheetz in Brigh ton

Births today include a son born to Mr and Mrs Merle Slaubaugh of Keota. The hospital reports Mark Sheetz admitted yesterday for medical care in Brigh ton.

Mark Sheetz Brighton Merle Slaubaugh Keota

Cards Beat Dodgers In Keota Peewee Game

The Keota Pee Wee League game ended 7 4 as the Cards defeated the Dodgers. Greg Baumert struck out 19 with 3 hits allowed for the Cards while Ronny Lyle fanned 11 for the Dodgers. Robbie Malley relieved in the fifth, recording four strikeouts.

Dodgers Keota Phylis Vincent Betty Aller Marvy Aller Wilson Park Pythian Sisters LaRue Conklin Brighton

Mrs Fisher Speaks At Keota Meeting

WESTCHESTER June 30 Mrs Dick Fisher and Mrs Vera Forin ash attended the Kensington Society meeting of the Keota Federated Church. Guest speaker Ita Fisher spoke on writing and read published pieces. Other attendees included Mr and Mrs Irvin Coffey and several visitors from St Louis and Pekin.

Westchester Dick Fisher Vera Forinash Kensington Society Keota Federated Church Ita Fisher Ray Miller Karen and Lee Aurora Missouri Karen Harold Miller Blanche Forinash May Smith Ted Florence Huber) Gorham Moberly Esta Fisher Des Moines Maude Fleming Wellman Evan Bartholomew Norma Martin Roy Miller West Chester

4-H Cedar Clippers Club Meets for Posture Tips

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club gathered Thursday at the Farm Bureau office with ten members and three leaders answering roll call How's Your Posture. Mrs. Maurice Crawford offered sewing tips for sleeves and collars as plans for July 19 local achievement day were laid out. Hostesses included Shirley Abbie Claudia Tinnes and Linda Abby Timmins.

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Farm Bureau Karen Huber Maurice Crawford Shirley Abbie Claudia Tinnes Linda Abby Timmins

Beer for Troops in Civil War Licenses

Beer was deemed essential for German troops in the Civil War and special licenses were issued permitting barrels of the brew for military use.

Methodist Mission Study Group Meets With Mrs. Stewart

In Westchester on a Wednesday afternoon fifteen Methodist Mission Study Group members met with Mrs. Edgar Stewart. The meeting voted to donate five dollars to the Crusade Scholarship and discussed home missions and church reorganizations. A future July gathering was planned at Mrs. Ida Lindmeyer’s home.

Westchester Methodist Mission Study Group Edgar Stewart Wm. Andre Earl Griggs Crusade Frank Kleese Walter Bauer Kleese Robert Stephens Lloyd Bauer Methodist Women Magazine Wayne Norman Edward Hagist Lauri and D'Arcy Kathy Bauer Kristie Sally Bauer Ida Lindenmeyer

Local Residents Share Visit News and Travels

Local residents announced visitors and travels across states and nations. Families from Cedar Falls Iowa, Oak land California, Kneesha Wisconsin, Rapids City South Carolina, and Bristol New Hampshire reported visits, vacations, military moves, and upcoming family gatherings with relatives in Iowa and beyond.

Deal Family Reunion in Sunset Park Sunday

Members of the Deal family gathered at Sunset Park for a cooperative noon meal. Attendees included multiple Deal relatives from Washington Missouri Sioux Falls Gary Wis Garden Grove and Kahoka among others with extended family members listed.

Sunset Park Deal Fred Sheetz Perry Deal Keota William Augustine Rubio Mary Deal Kahoka Daryl Deal Willard Deal Winnie Belter Cloyce Zieglowsky Eugene Zieglowsky Julie Clarence Zieglow

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