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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1968

Page

3

Lyle Golden Anniversary Observed In Keota

Guy Lyles observed their golden wedding with an open house from two to four. One hundred fifteen signed the guest book as granddaughters attended. Relatives greeted by Vera Forinash of Washington. A three tier cake with gold 50 centered the table. Daughters served punch and cake squares as family hosted. Guests came from Indiana Michigan Des Moines Cedar Falls Norwalk Tipton Sigourney Washington Wellman Kinross West Chester. The Lyles married July 22 1918 at West Chester. They moved to Keota in 1958 and have 24 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

KEOTA Guy Lyle Vera Forinash Washington Lyle Howard Bohr Man Loren Gullett Indianapolis Richard Lyle Francis Lyle James Lye Charles Lyle Indiana Michigan Des Moines Cedar Falls Norwalk Tipton Sigourney Wellman, Kinross West Chester Judy Gullett Tammy Lou Comer Bill Comer Golden Buckle Mr. Lyle Ruth Rittenhouse Bert Rittenhouse

Kleese Reunion Held at Sunset Park in Washington

The 1968 Kleese Reunion occurred Sunday July 21 at Sunset Park Washington with hosts Mr and Mrs Wilbur Wright and family. A cooperative lunch and visiting followed a brief meeting led by Isaac Kleese. Officers elected were Ralph Kleese president Paul Griffith vice president and Rita Wright secretary treasurer. Attendance was eighty two with many local and distance members listed as attendees and distant guests from Illinois Iowa Colorado New York Pennsylvania. The 1969 reunion is planned for July 20 at 12 30 p m in Sunset Park hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Kleese and family.

Kleese Sunset Park Washington Wilbur Wright Isaac Kleese Kathy Bauer Ralph Kleese Paul Griffith Rita Wright Edna Kleese Frank Kleese Robert Kleese Robyn Kolene Rita Kelly Marty Clement Griffith Ted Griffith Dennis Peggy Jerry Scott Neill Harry Dale Dusenbery Tom Eldin Bauer Lloyd Bauer Kathy Bill Kleese Lori Karla Phillip C. J. Griffith Terry Brenda Gina Jeff Keithsburg Illinois Barry Janet Laurie Mary Linda Jacobson Lamont Iowa Raymond Powell Larkin Creston Tom Bauer Brett Cedar Rapids Nellie Tedford Pat Zimmerman Marjorie Beverly Greeley Colorado Mary Kleese Horseheads N. Y Grace White Knoxville Penn

Washington Evening Journal staff and affiliations

The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under federal law.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Washington United Press Inland Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

Social Calendar Notices Due For First Publication

Social calendar items list events for the week including Wednesday Couples two ball tournament at the Country Club 5 p.m. Reservations by telephone 653-2080. Thursday DAR Log Cabin Open House 2 4 p.m. Shiloh Sunshine Sisters 6 30 p.m. Picnic at Sunset Park. J W Baker Women’s Relief Corps 2 p.m. KP Hall West Chester LBC Club noon Sunset Park Picnic Bring dish to pass own drink and white elephant Sunday Schantz Reunion Sunday noon Sunset Park Basket dinner.

Sunset Park Shiloh Sunshine Sisters J. W. Baker Women’s Relief Corps KP Hall West Chester LBC Club

Annual Fishburn reunion near Hershey Sunday

Eighteen descendants gathered at the Izaak Walton Club House for the 52nd annual Fishburn reunion. John Fishburn of Muscatine, president, led a business meeting after a bountiful basket dinner. Deaths and births were reported, greetings read, and plans made to meet again next year at the same time and place with the same officers continuing.

Izaak Walton Club Fishburn Phillip Fishburn America Lancaster County Hershey Page John Ludwig Derrick John Fishburn Muscatine Gibson Washington Preston Wolf Lauder Kennedy Dale Gallagher

Stout Family Holds Sunday Reunion with Officers Elected

The annual Stout reunion gathered 57 relatives for a noon basket dinner. Out of state guests included Mr and Mrs Bernard Queirk and family from Denver Colorado. Levida Stout led the business meeting and new officers were elected: Daryl Stout president, Bill Stout vice president, Doris Stout secretary treasurer. After a social afternoon, ice cream was served.

Stout Bernard Queirk Denver Colorado Levida Stout Daryl Stout Bill Stout Doris Stout

Birthday Party Honors Debby Johnson With Friends

Twenty one friends joined Debby Johnson for a Dr Do litt le themed party on July 17. A treasure hunt and charades were played, refreshments served in a circus decor basement, and a horse shaped cake baked by Debby’s grandmother Mrs Ernest Meyer. Attendees included Becky Thompson Brenda Friese Penny Crile Sheryl Curle Mary Meeker Sally Merritt Miriam Fetterman Cindy Howell Tommy Gardner Susan Parrish Robyn Lovick Roberta Davis Cindy Miller Marty Deaton Joni Teri Randy Bret Swift cousins Tommy Tony Morrison and Robby Johnson.

Dr. Do Debby Johnson Debby Ernest Meyer Becky Thompson Brenda Friese Penny Crile Sheryl Curle Mary Meeker Sally Merritt Miriam Fetterman Cindy Howell Tommy Gardner Susan Parrish Robyn Lo

Hospital Admissions and Births Report

Yesterday admitted patients include Hubert Walker from Washington in medical and Connie Baker from Keota and Linda Freel from Ainsworth for surgical cases. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James Moeller of Washington. Today a son was born to Mr and Mrs Gordon K Miller of Kalona. Dismissed include Jane Wittetoe and Brian Hazelett of Washington and Harley Clevenger with daughter in Columbus Junction.

Hubert Walker Washington Connie Baker Keota Linda Freel Ainsworth James Moeller Gordon K. Miller Kalona Jane Wittetoe Brian Hazelett Harley Clevenger Columbus Junction

Farmerettes Achievement Day at the fair grounds

The Far merettes 4-H club held Achievement Day on July 18 at the fair grounds with guests Mrs Oscar Steele and Mrs Joe Goodlander. Judging of senior demonstrations and exhibits featured Myrna Cave Carolyn Goodlander Antiq uing and Karen Marek Peggy Chabal Colorful Creative Collage chosen for fair day.

Oscar Steele Joe Goodlander George Stout Jr Myrna Cave Carolyn Goodlander Karen Marek Peggy Chabal Kathy Marek Susan Sojka Connie Goodlander Canada Debbie Horn

Accident on East Madison Street involving two Washington drivers

Donald Keith Sheetz and John Sands were the drivers in a Tuesday afternoon collision on East Madison Street at 4 30 p m. Police say Sands veered into the inside lane while both cars traveled east on the four lane road. Damage was about 125 dollars. Sands was charged with an illegal change of lanes.

Donald Keith Sheetz John Sands Washington East Madison Street Sands Sheetz

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