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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1963
Page
3
Dear Abby advises counting blessings and appreciating family life as a healthy, wholesome activity. The column humorously handles reader questions about noise and public displays of affection, emphasizing discretion and context in family matters.
A long list of visitors and temporary residents at The United Presbyterian Home includes Mennonite friends monthly for prayer services, educational missionary John Meloy visiting his father in Naperville, and Rev. Roy Leeson and family from Wisconsin staying over for church services. Other guests include Miss Pearl Townsend, Mrs. Zelza Buttgen with Ned Wogman, and Mr. Acheson and family recently back from Thailand. Caretakers, birthday observances, and preparatory work on cottages are noted, along with a correction on cottage number 27 and staff credits.
A Stout family reunion gathered 77 people at Sunset Park on Sunday for a noon basket dinner. Harold Klopfenstein led the business meeting electing John Stout as president, Mrs George Stout Jr as vice president, and Mrs Clive Klopfenstein as secretary treasurer. Mrs Mary Osborne and Mrs Mabel Knedlik of Kansas attended.
The Fishburn descendants met for their 1964 reunion at the Washington Fairgrounds on Sunday July 21 after a basket dinner. Basil Bustin led the business meeting with officers named as Basil Hustin president Nellie Miller vice president Lauder Kennedy secretary treasurer. Attendees included Leola Wagenknecht Beth Paul Laura Lissa and others from Northfield VI California Florida Illinois and Washington. The 1964 reunion will be held in Washington.
Jan Fritz was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her sister Mrs. Robert Friese. Guests signed a dish towel for the bride elect. Barb Kerker helped with gifts, Donna Fritz kept records, and Janis Heck arranged ribbon focus. About twenty five relatives and friends attended.
4 H activities at Cedar Clippers Achievement Day held Monday afternoon at Prairie Flower School. Mrs. Maurice Crawford welcomed, introductions made for area committee member Mrs. David Norman and judge Gwyneth Jones. Demonstrations titled Accuracy For Success and Holiday or Anyday were presented by junior and intermediate contestants, with judging comments lingering for guests.
The 30th Kleese reunion gathered July 21 at the Isaac Kleese home north of Washington with a record attendance of 84. Special guests included Mrs. Ralph Kleese Sr. and Jr., plus Gary of Canton Pa. Officers: Elwood Kleese president, Harry Dusenberg vice president, Karen Kleese secretary treasurer. Highlights included family updates, correspondence from Mary C Kleese and Daryl Turnipseed, and activities like picture taking and donkeys Tilly and Milly. The next reunion will be at Elwood Kleese’s home the third Sunday in July.
Mrs Larry Duncan was honored at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening in the Godfrey home. Catty Godfrey and Mrs Ralph Pratt organized the event with special guests including Mrs Dun can's mother Mrs Blaine of Fairfield and Mrs Tom Dun can and Mrs Louie Jones. A maid composed of kitchen utensils was given to Mrs Duncan. Refreshments followed the social evening.
The July 21 1963 Baker Reunion at Washington Fairgrounds drew 60 attendees. Leadership changed with Lawrence Howell elected president and Lawrence Baker as vice president, while Donna Baker became secretary and Clark Baker treasurer. Also noted were committee assignments and a list of attendees from Washington and surrounding towns. A 1964 reunion date was set for the third Sunday in July. NATURALLY NEW HAVEN Conn UPI A Gilbert toy factory installed piped in music for nearly 1000 workers the first selections from Victor Herbert Babes in Toyland.
Local residents and guests travel for vacations and family visits across towns and states. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Bob Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hillman, Norma Jean Coats, Jessie Schoonover, Harry Lyons family, Louise McTiernan, Marion and Ruth Bridges, WJ Knapp, Dr and Mrs John Balles, Nancy and Janet, and families in Ames, Jefferson City, Town City, and San Leandro. Community events include a live stock judging session at Willard McCracken farm and a public dance sponsored by the CYO at Washington County Fair grounds with music by the Escorts. admission one dollar.
The Starliners 4-H Club held its Achievement Show Tuesday at 8 30 AM in the 4 H Building on the fair grounds. Mrs. Robert Huber judged with guests Mrs. Verne Escher and Iris Salton. Junior entries span Washington County Pair with Susan Orris and others. intermediate and senior divisions listed. Riding teams named. potluck noon dinner attended by mothers. Club leaders are Mrs. Stanley Chabal and Mrs. Glenn Widmer.
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