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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1969

Page

3

HJ Club Picnic and Couple's Night Out Plans

The HJ Club members and families enjoyed a Sunset Park picnic with a bountiful meal. Coffee and cool drinks were provided by Mrs. Lorence Marek, Mrs. Richard Kron, Mrs. Larry Marek, and Mrs. Robert Marek. A Couple's Night Out is planned for August 14 at the Golden Buckle Buffet in Keota with reservations by August 12. Thirteen Just Us Club members met with Mrs. George White for the final summer meeting. they resume in September.

HJ Club Sunset Park Lorence Marek Richard Kron Larry Marek Robert Marek Golden Buckle Keota Just Us Club George White

Silence and Rumor Warned by PSEA Official

Harrisburg, Pa. The statement by Robert E. Phelps, executive secretary of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, urged 400 teachers in training to oppose silence as a source of baseless rumor and exaggerated or false information. He cited legends about the Bastille, noting secrecy bred myth, while the prison was later found to be ordinary with limited torture and few residents.

Robert E. Phelps Pennsylvania State Education Association PSEA Phelps Bastille

Patricia Jaeger Honored At Two Bridal Showers

Patricia Jaeger was honored at two bridal showers this week in Harper and Richland. Hostesses Mrs Paul Jaeger Mrs William Besser and Mrs Diana Weber arranged decorations in mint green and white. Guests included First National Bank employees and mothers Mrs Stephen Jaeger and Mrs Roy Havel. The couple plans to marry Robert Havel on July 19.

Richland Patricia Jaeger Paul Jaeger William Besser Jaeger Harper Miss Jaeger Mary Pat Finders Becky Besser Diana Weber Stephen Jaeger Roy Havel Robert Havel

Local Notes On Camp Plans and Visits Across Town

Bill Gilpin, son of Mrs A J Gilpin, returns to Glenwood Thursday to join his Boy Scout troop for two weeks of camping then head home for the rest of summer. Mrs C P Hennon and children Tommy and Kerri of Arvada Colorado visit her parents Mr and Mrs Golia Miller for her class reunion on July 19. Mrs Hennon and Mrs Gene Thomas spend today at West Branch with Mrs C S Hennon in a rest home. Mrs Harold Johnson and Mrs M L McCreedy return from Colorado visiting relatives. Mrs Dallas Chamberlin of Oskaloosa underwent major surgery and is in Mahaska County Hospital room 222, she would enjoy hearing from friends. Trudy Hysell is a surgical patient at Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines room 412. Miss Hysell is a nurse at the hospital and would enjoy hearing from friends.

Bill Gilpin A.J. Gilpin Glenwood C. P. Hennon Tommy and Kerri Arvada Colo Golia Miller Dallas Chamberlin Oskaloosa Mahaska County Hospital Trudy Hysell Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines Miss Hysell

Picnic for TB patients at VA Hospital Iowa City

Four women from the local World War I Barracks Auxiliary visited the VA Hospital in Iowa City on Thursday and served a picnic to 50 TB patients. The menu featured ham loaf creamed potatoes peas cabbage salad relish plate cheese rolls butter and five kinds of cake. Attendees included Mrs. Everett Burham Mrs. Clifford Connelly Mary O Connor and Mrs. Claude McCoy.

Iowa City

Phillips reunion Sunday in Brighton

The Phillips reunion was hosted by Mr and Mrs Harold Speidel Mrs and Mrs Lee Schooley and families at Brighton Park with a noon basket dinner. Attendees enjoyed visiting, photo taking, ecards and a grandchildren led ball game. oldest guest was Mrs Ray Phillips of Washington and youngest was seven month old Donnela Blake of Davenport.

Harold Speidel Lee Schooley Phillips Brighton Park Ray Phillips Washington Donnela Blake Donovan Blake Davenport Philip Speidel Roger Schimmel Charles Pencil Charles Kallaus Durant Lloyd Donaldson Brighton

Men in Service Lt. Stephens Listed in Fort Benning Record

Lt. Thomas M. Stephens of 22nd Company 2nd Student Battalion T.S.B. is identified in Fort Benning Georgia. Service number 480-54-3005 appears in the listing as part of a departmental notice.

Thomas M. Stephens 22Nd Co T.S.B

Social Calendar List of Weekday Community Notices

All notices must be in by 10 a.m. on the day of first publication and printed three days in advance. Friday Military Wives meet at 8 p.m. Contact Red Cross office for information. Saturday WHS Class 1939 Reunion at 6:30 p.m. with social hour at 4:30 p.m. Sunday Schantz Reunion at noon at Sunset Park for descendants of Joseph F. and Marie Schantz with a basket dinner. Monday Golden Age Club at 10 a.m. YWCA rooms. lunch at noon. Monday Nighters at 6:30 p.m. Potluck picnic at Sunset Park. Tuesday Y Wives Coffee at 9:30 a.m. Make reservations by Monday with cohostesses Mrs. Robert Van derlinden, Mrs. James Rossen or Mrs. Larry Duncan. VFW Auxiliary at 8 p.m. VFW Hall. Garden I at 8:30 a.m. meet at home of Mrs. Lester Orr for four Iowa City gardens. TT Chapters Y, DL, EI at 6:30 p.m. Picnic in Sunset Park with dish to pass and drinks provided.

Schantz Joseph F. and Marie Schantz Sunset Park YWCA Leonard Tindal Robert Vanderlinden James Rossen Larry Duncan VFW VFW Hall Lester Orr Iowa City Gardens

Washington Moose Women hear reports and plan July events

The Washington chapter of the Women of the Moose opened with Senior Regent Mrs. Ronald Stalder presenting the gavel to Collegian Mrs. Robert Grubb. Chapter night featured visiting chapters Muscatine Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fox Lake and Washington with formal enrollment for one candidate. The Red Tassel ceremony honored Mrs. Dale Sheetz after a year in College of Regents.

Washington The Women of the Moose Ronald Stalder Robert Grubb College of Regents Muscatine Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fox Lake Ill Dale Sheetz Howard Curl Minetta Wilson Roberta Hamilton Mooseheart Isabel Johnson Iowa Collegians Alice Patterson

Morrison, Morrison and Lloyd Firm Contact Detail

Edmund D. Morrison Jr. and James E. Lloyd announce offices at 211 West Washington Street with phone number 653-5431 to assist clients in legal matters.

John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

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