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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1964

Page

2

Delegates chosen for Legion Auxiliary convention

Mrs David Livingston announces delegates from Leon Beatty Post Auxiliary to attend the 44th annual department convention at Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines on Thursday July 23 Local unit delegates include Mrs Livingston Mrs Don Hazen Mrs Ray Cain and Mrs Golia Miller Alternates are Mrs T J Pease Mrs Harold Perry Mrs W F Henry and Mrs Fred Downing Over 600 representatives from Iowa units will attend The guest speaker is Kay Clancy Metz of Quaker Oats Chicago Other convention highlights include memorial services officer elections awards scholarships Girls State Governor Andrea Lorenz Clinton will attend Registration begins 7 30 a m July 23 The convention theme is In a Garden by Mrs L G Willey Clinton state president of the American Legion Auxiliary

David Livingston Leon Beatty American Legion Department The Auxiliary Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines Livingston Don Hazen Ray Cain Golia Miller T. J. Pease Harold Perry W. F. Henry Fred Downing Iowa Kay Clancy Metz Quaker Oats Company Chicago

Baptist Circle Topic Discussed By Julie Miller Circle

Mrs Johnson led the Baptist meeting with the program When Is a Stranger a Friend at Sunset Park after a picnic. Twelve members and five guests attended. Charlene Arnold joined as a new member. Five church calls were reported and July calls planned. White Cross project completed and meeting closed with prayer. NOVEMBER DATE SET for Becky Nash and Thomas McAvoy wedding on November 22.

Charles Johnson Julie Miller The Baptist Church Minnie van Meter Ruth Luers Ralph Stout Sunset Park Charlene Arnold Warren R. Nash Brighton Becky Thomas McAvoy Robert McAvoy Washington Nash Washington High School Jarvis Appliance Mangold’s TV

Hospital Admissions And Discharges Listed

Yesterday admissions include Miss Marie Baldrige of Washington for medical care. Today’s admissions include Mrs. Lucille Solomon of Columbus Junction and Mrs. Carl Holmes of Conesville for medical treatment. Discharges today include Glenn Porter of Washington Ronald Kaufman of Washington and Victor Taylor of Wapello.

Marie Baldrige Washington Lucille Solomon Columbus Junction Carl Holmes Conesville Today Glenn Porter Ronald Kaufman Victor Taylor Wapello

Travelogue talk and visitors at U P Home Variety Night

Mrs Stephen Viggers led a Norway Denmark Germany and England travelogue for the U P Home group. Guests included Dr and Mrs Ralph T McLaughlin recently returned missionaries from Egypt now in Philadelphia. Visitors from Edgerton Wisconsin Charles City and West Chester Ul shared meals and RSVP’d satisfaction with the programs.

Stephen Viggers Viggers Norway Denmark Germany England

Four Corners School Reunion Set for August 2

Four Corners School reunion will be held at the school house on Sunday, August 2 at 12:30 p.m. Former students and teachers are invited to meet old friends. Attendees are asked to bring well filled picnic baskets. drinks furnished by the committee. Howard Beese, Route 1, Box 13, Lockridge, IA 52635, is chairman of arrangements.

Four Corners Howard Beese Route 1 Box 13 Lockridge

Social calendar of community clubs and reunions

All notices due by 10 a.m. first publication Friday. Rebekah Lodge meets 8 p.m. at IOOF Hall. Men's Twilight League and Stag Dinner at Country Club with reservation calls. Saturday class of 1944 reunion at 6 p.m. social hour and 7 p.m. dinner at the Country Club. Sunday Fishburn reunion at noon Izaak Walton League clubhouse. Sands reunion noon picnic at Columbus Junction Community Building. Dill reunion noon basket dinner at Washington County Fairgrounds. Kleese reunion 1 p.m. Elwood Kleese home. Two Ball Foursome golf events, buffet and activities at Country Club. Beverages provided. all members and guests invited. Tuesday Rosemary Club 8:30 p.m. and Snowball Social Club 6:30 p.m. Picnic in Sunset Park. Beverages furnished. former members invited. Baptist Loyal Women’s Class 2 p.m. at church, Mrs. Elva Allbaugh hostess.

Rebekah Lodge Callin Fishburn Izaak Walton League Columbus Junction Dill Washington County Fairgrounds Elwood Kleese Lewis Baker Fairgrounds Lloyd Marek Sunset Park Baptist Loyal Women's Atchurch Elva Allbaugh Washington High School Country Club

Rural Womens Club Hostesses Share Fair Reflections

Mrs John Waters entertained ten members of the Rural Womens Club on Thursday. After roll call with What I like most about the Fair two 4-H demonstrations were presented by Iowa Maidens members Margaret Birney Julie Horak Kathy Hora and Carolyn Hammen. Guests included Mrs Howard Hoyle Mrs James Birney Mrs George Hora Martha Marie Becky Hunst on and several small children. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Hoyle and Mrs Grant Hunst on Jr.

John Waters Rural Womens Club Iowa Maidens Margaret Birney Julie Horak Kathy Hora Carolyn Hammen Howard Hoyle James Birney George Hora Martha Marie Becky Humston Hoyle Grant Humston Jr

4 H club Achievement Show at Iowa Fairgrounds

Twenty three members of the Iowa Maidens 4 H Club held their Achievement Show at the Fairgrounds on Wednesday July 15 at 1 30 p m Mrs Dan Allen judged demonstrations Pillowrama Restor ation without Perspiration and other entries while Rebecca Reed and Sue Berdo represented the club at the County Fair with additional demonstrations Home furnishing judging teams were named Junior Intermediate and Senior with several members listed Reports covered conservation camp and 4 H conference Exhibit judging involved 16 junior 45 intermediate and 87 senior items with many members entered in various classes

Iowa Maidens 4-H Club Fairgrounds Dan Allen Pam McGuire Rosemary Reed Sue Berdo Sue Carolyn Hammen Kathy Hora Reading Margaret Birney Julie Horak Bonnie Walker Vern Escher Annice Reschly Diana Green Kathy Witthoft Kathy McGuire Connie Lance Dorothy Hammen Diana Hammen Robert Bates Becky Berdo Diana Duensing Lynn Martin Mickey Wheelan Kathy Horn Alice Lance Virginia Marek Vaughn Rinner Karen Soucek T. J. Berdo

Driving Safety Lessons For City Drivers

A humorous safety notice offers six driving tips advising caution at intersections on the square and four lane highways. It urges proper lane use on busy roads, careful behavior around pedestrians, patience when being passed, and the need for lights at all times while biker riders receive a 3333 note.

Washington High School Class of 1944 Reunion News

Local notices recount visits by Texarkana and Oxnard families, travel plans, and health notes. Out-of-town relatives enjoy gatherings in Iowa and Oklahoma. multiple graduations and memorials mark community ties with relatives and 4-H judges, hospital visits, and a baby born.

Accident Brief Injures Worker at Hanson Concrete Co

Power saw ripped a two inch gash in the hand and pulled the fingernail from John A. Morrett of 9031 id. He required stitches in the palm and spent the night at the county hospital. His wife says he should be released Friday morning.

John A. Morrett Morrett Hanson Concrete Co

Double Deck Club Hosts Meeting With New Member

Mrs. Robert Carson and Mrs. Max Lee attended the Double Deck Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Claude Randall Jr. on Thursday. New member Mrs. Leona Gardner joined. After pi nochle at three tables, high score went to Mrs. Dan Rohrer while travel prizes went to Mrs. Gus Reiner, Jow, and Mrs. George Birney. next meeting will be with Mrs. Reinert.

Robert Carson Max Lee Claude Randall Jr Leona Gardner Dan Rohrer Gus Reiner Jow George Birney Reinert

Four-H Maidens Meet At Mary Kay Adams Home

The July 4-H Maidens gathering at Mary Kay Adams home featured Kathy Friese speaking on Cutting and Caring for Flowers. Nine members and two leaders attended, with Mrs. B. C. Foster discussing flower arranging. Leaders are Mrs. Raymond Brenneman and Mrs. Lawrence Whetstine. In Hollywood, Pinky Lee, once a vaudeville and burlesque comic, returns to adult entertainment with a new nightclub revue after a decade in children's TV.

Mary Kay Adam Kathy Friese B. C. Foster Raymond Brenneman Lawrence Whetstine Hollywood UPI Pinky Lee

Cedar Clippers 4-H Plans Local Achievement Day

The Cedar Clippers 4-H Club held a meeting at Anita Hammen's home with nine members and three leaders. Shirley Tinnes presided. talks covered goals of a good closet and room cleaning tips. Committees for Local Achievement Day were chosen and July 20 set for the event at Prairie Flower School with judges and helpers named.

Cedar Clippers 4-H Club Anita Hammen Shirley Tinnes America Angela Tinnes Nancy Patty Redlinger Rita Jones Shirley Times Jackie Knupp Pam Norman Karen Huber Claudia Tinnes Susan Knupp Marsha Knupp Abbie Timmins Prairie Flower School Denise

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