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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1964

Page

9

Open house honors Geo Lords Ainsworth golden anniversary

Mr and Mrs George Lord celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at the Methodist Church parlors in Ainsworth. About 200 guests attended from Rock Island Aledo Ill Brighton Richland Washington West Chester Riverside Iowa City Columbus Junction Crawfordsville Wyman and other areas. The three tier cake decorated with white bells was baked by Mrs Burdette Stover and served with formal silver coffee service.

Ainsworth George Lord Burdette Stover Mary Lord Lord Leah Vetter Rock Island Bruce Glen Keith Washington Maquoketa WSCS Lafe Klopfenstein Burke McCreedy Charles Jenkins Herman Wagenknecht Orville Tappan Aledo Ill Brighton Richland West Chester Wellman Riverside Iowa City Columbus Junction Crawfordsville Wyman

Paul Holmes Visit Extended in Crawfordsville News

Crawfordsville notes list Paul Holmes visiting grandparents, then Ames trip planned for week end. Various families and friends from Ames Urbandale Des Moines and nearby towns take vacations, attend camps, move homes, and host gatherings with relatives across the region.

Shooting suspect to get mental tests in Missouri

A 13 year old Sioux City youth accused of killing his cousin Steve Peterson, 21, near Newtown Missouri July 3 was ordered to undergo mental tests at a hearing in Unionville. Richard Longnecker, son of Mr and Mrs Everett Longnecker, was arrested after Peterson was found shot with a .22 rifle. Prosecutor Harold Flood said motive was unknown. Christine Pearce, 17, Peterson’s girlfriend, was present but did not witness the shooting. Longnecker’s mother called the act an accident and a mistake.

Unionville UPI Sioux City Iowa Richard Longnecker Everett Longnecker Steve Peterson Newtown Peterson Christine Pearce

Wellman community notes and visits brief

Mrs Mahannah of North English returns from Shenk Nursing Home to be with family for weeks then back again. Miss Nancy Robins of Kalispell Montana visits grandmother Mrs Maybell Wagamon and the Wagamon family. Mr and Mrs Don Moothart relocate to Pella for pharmacy work. Russell Plecker hosts a fish fry with Wage Page guests. Arlington residents visit Wellman and Iowa City relatives. Sue Motosicky returns from Pennsylvania. Scottie Campbell of Burbank California visits. Elizabeth Wehrle hosts dinner for Davenport guests and Bill Refer of Victor. John Schlesselman visits sister Elizabeth Wehrle. Mary and Martha Sunday School class meets at Methodist Church. nine members and three guests attend picnic dinner. birthday song for Mrs Nella Spear and cake shared with Rev Shearer. Business meeting held with reports. get well card to Polly Collins. quilt requests for Methodist Hospital. progress on a quilt. Aaron Beckler, Lauren and Dennis return from Skidmore Missouri after a short visit.

Crawfordsville Orrin Johnson Roger Holmes Grinnell Paul Johnson Ames Emma Baum Detroit James Jewell Tom Huston Columbus Bryan Goshen Ind Lehmans Harry Ben Reschleys Nowata Oklahoma Harry Reschlys Vernon Reschly Marcia Cheryl Richard Holmes Sharon Mike Ted Baileys Washington Richard National Guard Jeri Martin Paul Martins East Iowa Bible Camp Deep River Iowa Philip Merle Twinam Leland Voglegesang Harrisburg N. Car Don Moothart Pella Moothart Wage Page Russell Plecker Robert Humphrey Susan Kay Martha Ray Arlington Texas Alba Humphrey Edith Sue Motosicky Marie Yoder Pennsylvania Scottie Campbell Burbank California Wellman Iowa City Elizabeth Wehrle E. M. Kreutz Davenport Bill Refer Victor John Schlesselman Williamsburg Mary and Martha Sun Fellowship The Methodist Church Dan J. S. Miller Tilly Millice Nella Spear Shearer Polly Collins Methodist Hospital Aaron Beckler Lauren Dennis Skidmore Missouri

Local Professional Directory Listing for Morrison Firms and Attorneys

Professional directory entry listing Morrison and Lloyd law firm partners at 211 W Washington St with Edmond Morrison Jr and James E Lloyd. Also Morrison Morrrison and Lloyd at South Marion Ave. Includes John C Owen attorney, P L Etter osteopathic physician with practice details, and John W Lemmon O D offering eye care for children at 527 South Iowa across from Christian Tabernacle. Phone numbers prefixed OL 3.

John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square John W. Lemmon O. D South Iowa Christian Tabernacle

Safety director vows crackdown on Iowa drivers

Des Moines UPI William F. Sueppel, Iowa Public Safety commissioner, warns drivers have ignored safe driving rules over the weekend. He notes weekly traffic deaths topped three weeks, urges belt use, and outlines a four step license discipline plan culminating in possible suspension.

Des Moines UPI William F. Sueppel Commissioner of Public Safety Iowa Sueppel

Questioning ARA aid and poverty relief program policy

Congress debates the Area Redevelopment Administration and a broad anti-poverty agenda. Critics say the program may overreach and rely on weak incentives, while supporters argue it aimed to create jobs and revive depressed regions amid automation and unemployment concerns.

Washington Appalachia Area Redevelopment Administration ARA Kennedy House House Rules Committee William L. Batt Jr Fellows

Japan's 271-Pound Goro Robot Charms Children

Tokyo reports Japanese inventor Jiro Aizawa created Goro a 271 pound five foot five inch radio controlled toy robot. Goro can walk talk wink and shop with extra long feet to stay upright with a 50 million yen yearly research subsidy supporting 280 toy makers worldwide.

Tokyo UPI Goro Jiro Aizawa Tokyo International Airport Hayamchi

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