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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1963

Page

2

Shaw Gilchrist Wedding Held At Keota Christian Church

Miss Becky Ann Shaw and James Gilchrist were married Thursday July 25 at 7 30 PM in the Keota Christian Church. Rev Donald Manwar ren officiated with blue and white gladioli decor. The bride wore a chiffon over taffeta gown with Chantilly lace and a rhinestone tiara. Attendant Connie Fehlberg wore blue. Best man was Gary Gilchrist. ushers Tim and Roger Greiner. A reception for 56 followed at the bride’s aunt’s home. The couple will live in Keota with guests from Hedrick Webster Cedar Rapids Sheridan and Des Moines.

Becky Annsnaw Wayne Shaw Webster James Gilchrist Robert Gilchrist Keota Gilchrist Christian Church Donald Manwarren Argena Hutton Harlan Bair Connie Fehlberg Gary Gilchrist Tim Greiner Roger Greiner Harold Holmes Jim Hutton Waldo Shaw JoAnne Sanderson Barbara Malley Vicky Shaw English Valley Mr. Gilchrist Lincoln Electric Welding School Cleveland Ohio Iss Bob Hedrick Cedar Rapids Sheridan Des Moines

Community notices from Washington County Hospital updates

Blanche Hinkle moved to Washington County Hospital room 107 after surgery in Iowa City and a week at Grand Vac Lodge on Leech Lake Minnesota where Steve Peiffer and Joyce McGraw were summer staff. Sister Mary Bernard of St Joseph's Ottumwa visits her mother Mrs Marcella Wittetoe. Thomas A Carris improves in room 202 and will return to Mercy Hospital August 4 for therapy before living at 603 East Harrison Washington. Catherine Baker elected president of Tau Sigma Tau Sorority at Burlington School of Business. she is a 1963 Washington High School graduate who enrolled June 10. Robert Pearson of Pepperdine College in LA made the Dean's List with 3.71 GPA. son of Mr and Mrs Don Pearson of Ainsworth. Margaret Wilson and Dora Blieu visit Chicago to see aunt Dr Virginia Moldenhauser. Mrs Earl Morrall and family visit Washington. Mr Morrall is in Detroit Lions training camp. Bruce Logan of Los Angeles visiting relatives. Fritz Peiffer to join family here in August. Merle Blien leaves Davenport for two weeks Army Reserve duty at Ft Belvoir. Tom Polk and family travel to Des Moines visiting friends. Rey Polk formerly pastor of the Christian Church in Washington. Ben Jacoby and family of Lander, Wyoming visit relatives and leave. Melvin Wallerich and Barbara Miller welcome a baby girl born Thursday. grandparents Madona Myers of Washington and Homery Wallerich of Keota. Charles Goodell of Montgomery Ward returns from regional meeting in Kansas City. Elwyn Gardner also attended.

Margaret Wilson Dora Blieu Chicago Virginia Moldenhauser Earl Morrall Matt, Mardi Mindi Dearborn Mich Charles Snyder Mr. Snyder Mr. Morrall Detroit Lions

Pris cilla Club Holds Iowa Education Program

Mrs Glenn Holden hosted the Pris cilla Club meeting at her home with 13 members and one guest Mrs Carpenter present at 10 o clock. Each member spoke on work in Iowa schools and colleges as the program focused on Iowa education.

Glenn Holden Mrs. Carpenter Priscilla Club Iowa

Weekend Social Calendar Notices for Various Groups

Friday CWF General Meeting at 6 20 p m in Sunset Park with potluck bring own table service and dish to pass. Saturday hits and Skirts at 8 30 p m at 41 Barn Fairgrounds with Bob Yeering ton calling. Sunday Dill Reunion noon at Washington County Fairgrounds Show barn bring basket dinner and own drink Khantz Reunion noon CST Sunset Park basket dinner Red Horsers Reunion noon Sunset Park bring basket dinner 45 Club noon Dwane Shalla Cabin Lake Odessa picnic dinner Monday Saddle Club 8 p m Fair grounds bring dessert

Sunset Park Washington County Fairgrounds Red Horsers Dwane Shalla Cabin Lake Odessa

Europe Praises Moscow Test Ban Accord

Europe broadly welcomed the partial nuclear test ban treaty concluded in Moscow but France’s Charles de Gaulle was expected to ignore the pact and continue testing. Paris reaction praised the US Britain and Soviet agreement while urging de Gaulle to sign. De Gaulle planned further independent deterrence and hydrogen bomb tests in the South Pacific, despite the accord. Communist China also hinted it would ignore the pact and press on with nuclear development.

Paris UPI Europe Moscow Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle France South Pacific China

Hoffa Must Stand Trial in Nashville

UPI reports federal judge in Nashville denies motion to dismiss indictment charging James R Hoffa with conspiring to bribe jurors and moves trial venue denial. Trial date undecided. Hoffa attended pretrial hearings but left for Detroit. possible sentence up to 25 years and $25,000 fines. Co defendants plead innocent. defense cites wiretapping, leaks, vague charges, and venue prejudice.

Nashville Detroit Gray Middle Tennessee Teamsters

Grandview votes 25 year renewal for Iowa Southern Utilities

In a special election at Grandview on Thursday residents of Louisa County approved a 25 year renewal of the Iowa Southern Utilities franchise.

Grandview Louisa County Iowa Southern Utilities

Engagement of Sandra Urquhart to Lt. j.g. Edwin Bailey

Mr and Mrs Graves S Urquhart of Palatine Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra Jane to Lt jg Edwin Hammer Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Theodore B Bailey of Washington The bride elect is a Palatine High School and Albion College graduate who later worked in Chicago for International Travel Service Inc The groom is a United States Naval Academy graduate stationed at Gelview Naval Air Station A November 2 wedding is planned.

Graves S. Urquhart North Schubert Palatine Sandra Jane J.g. Edwin Hammer Bailey Theodore B. Bailey Washington Miss Urquhart Palatine High School Albion College Chicago International Travel Service, Inc

Perry Club appeals denied on liquor permit in Boone County

Des Moines UPI The Perry golf and country club board lost a 2 1 vote appeal to the state liquor control commission after Boone County Supervisors refused a liquor by the drink license The commission upheld the rural denial while county supervisors schedule a wet or dry option election for Boone County voters and two other rural licenses remain unissued in the county amid local authority disputes

DES Moines UPI Town Liquor Control Commission Perry Golf and Country Erit Boone County Board of Supervisors Commission Homer Adcock D - Des Moines Country’ Club Boone County Supervisors Boone County Board of Supervisors Adcock Liquor Commission Perry Country Club Board Bud Nolan Bob Bayes Lee Poffenberger County Boards of Supervisors

Syncom 2 Satellite Sent Into Orbit From Cape Canaveral

CAPE CANAVERAL United States launched Syncom 2 communications satellite atop a Delta booster aiming for a 22 300 mile high hanging orbit about five hours after liftoff NASA reported the spacecraft had separated from the booster nine minutes after launch and the mission proceeded normally after two and a half minutes into second stage ignition The launch was the fourth attempt after three prior postponements Syncom 1 from February 14 reached orbit but contact was lost during higher orbital insertion.

Cape Canaveral UPC United States Today National Aeronautics and Space Administration Federal Space Agency

Dior Fall and Winter Suits Bring Manish Yet Tailored Look

Paris reports show Christian Dior under Marc Bohan reviving long fitted jackets with a casual manly cut for fall and winter. The collection features shirtwaist dresses, evening gowns in satin and glitter, colored wool coats, and two-row button jackets with hip-length, belted suede blouses. Skirts stay near knee, coats bold with squared shoulders, and a notable use of tweed in large checks. The Duchess of Windsor attended as press coverage praised the 190 models paraded.

Paris UPI Christian Dior Marc Bohan Bohan Duchess of Windsor Dior

Fashion Trends From A Past Era Describe Silhouettes

The piece notes styles such as puffed sleeves, squared shoulders, and waist emphasis. It mentions revived lace for evening dresses and trims, with references to cocktail and formal gowns shaping a vintage look.

Alaska Nature Film Draws Local Guests At U P Home

A varied weekly Variety Night featured Alaska’s Out of the North, a nature film praising seasonal changes and bird migrations. Visitors include Mr and Mrs W P Green with relatives, and Dr W J Stewart and family, plus Mrs Laura Mottett hosting Emporia guests, while others stop by for winter and summer home locations.

Alaska

DUTCHETTES 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY AT Grace Hill

4 H club activity report from Grace Hill Community Building shows The Dutchettes led by Mrs Eugene Engel with Gwyneth Tones Iris Salton as judges. Mary Engel Florene May Augustine presented film on biscuit variation. Julia Miksch Janet Wulf Viv an Renoux demonstrated table manners. Judging comments by Miss Jones. Names listed for fair entrants Juniors Juli Miksch Florene May Augustine Intermediate Janet Wulf Vivian Renoux Senior Mary Engel Gret schen Miksch Refreshments by 4 H girls.

Grace Hill Eugene Engel Gwyneth Tones Iris Salton Mary Engel Florene May Augustine Julia Miksch Janet Wulf Vivan Renoux Miss Jones Juli Miksch Vivian Renoux Gretschen Miksch

LBC Club meets at Mrs Nicholson home

The LBC Club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs Walter Nicholson's home with seven members and one guest Leslie Ann Blick present. Vice president Mrs Lloyd Walker led the business meeting and entertainment activities followed led by Mrs Walker and Leslie Ann Blick with tostess assisting. The next meeting is a breakfast at 9 o'clock on August 22 with Mrs George Jarrard. Fleur de Lis Club holds meeting at Mrs Carrie Marek's home with 19 members and two guests Maude and Ethel McCreedy. Mrs Robert Foster presented a program on artificial respiration and first aid and showed a Red Cross film. co host Mrs James Moeller helped serve refreshments.

Lec LBC Club Walter Nicholson Leslie Ann Blick Lloyd Walker Walker Tostess George Jarrard Fleur DE Lis Fleur de Lis Club Carrie Marek Maude Ethel McCreedy Robert Foster Red Cross James Moeller

On The Record New Cars Havel and Sons GMC track

Havel and Sons lists new car models including GMC and Rambler offerings. Thomas Rabenold Buick and Chevrolet lines feature Hattie E Nebel and Larry D Shalla as local sales contacts. Jerry L Cobaltz Rambler models are highlighted in regional auto notes.

Havel_and Sons, Inc Gmc Track Thomas, Rabenold Buick Hattie E. Nebel Chevrolet Larry D. Shalla Jerry L. Cobientz Rambler

Hospital Admits and Births Noted in Local Listings

Today admission includes Mrs. Cordelia Whitacre of Washington for medical care. Births yesterday include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Eddy of Kalona. Today, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. David E. Jones of Columbus City and a son to Mr. and Mrs. William Mangold of Kalona. Dismissals today include Mrs. John Bash and her son of South English and Mrs. John Richards and her son of Washington.

Cordelia Whitacre Washington Medical Tom Eddy Kalona David E. Jones Columbus City William Mangold John Bash John Richards

Tigers and Orioles Win Make-Up Games

Tigers and Orioles secured double header wins in Little League city play on Thursday in AL nine and ten competition. Orioles opened 16 4 over the Yankees, while the Tigers outslugged the Indians 80 behind Bruce Paul who fanned 11 in a two hitter, adding a three run homer.

Tigers Orioles Indians Bruce Paul Gilmore Renoux Gebhardt Tschantz Trier Hennigan Brown Mark Stevens Caldwell Oriole Yankees Crockett Mangold Dennis Hennigan Kim Robertston Chris Gwin Stevens Robertson Gwin

Accident Near Washington Involves Mrs Duncan

City police investigated an early morning crash when a car driven by Mrs. Joan Duncan of Keota left the highway east of Washington at 12:25 a.m. Neither Duncan nor her passenger was injured. Vehicle damage was estimated at 250 dollars.

Joan Duncan Keota Washington

South Wins Over North In Tri County Little League

Washington's south Little League team defeated the North in a cross-town Tri County Conference clash at Green Field. Hennigan and Miller pitched for the winners, combining for 12 strikeouts while Glandon took the loss for North. South led 1 0 5 1 through the first, second, third, and fifth innings, while North posted 2 runs in the third and 2 in the fourth.

Washington South Green Field

ISU Board Declares Dividend Payment

Iowa Southern Utilities Company board declares dividends to be paid September 1 1963 to holders of record August 15 1963 Five percent per share on 4 percent series cumulative preferred stock Two cents per share on common stock The quarterly rate of 23 cents on common stock follows a two for one split effective July 24 1963 and is higher than the prior 21 1/2 cents per share rate.

Iowa Southern Utilities Company

Knoxville Veterans Picnic Hosted by VFW Auxiliary

VFW Auxiliary members served a picnic lunch to a busload of hospital veterans in Knoxville at noon Thursday. After dinner in Sunset Park the group provided cigars for all and a tour of the Mc Cleery Cumming Calendar factory before returning to the Knoxville hospital. Eleven auxiliary members, one junior unit member, and two past members assisted.

VFW Knoxville Sunset Park VFW Post McCleery-Cumming

Also Mentioned on This Page

Club News Blanche Hinkle Washington County Hospital Iowa City Grand Va Lodge Leech Lake Minnesota Steve Peiffer Joyce Mc.Graw Mary Bernard St. Joseph's Hospital Ottumwa Marcella Wittetoe Thomas A. Carris Mr. Carris Mercy Hospital Town City East Harrrison Catherine Baker Lawrence Baker Tau Sigma Tau Burlington School of Business Catherine Washington High School Business Robert Pearson Pepperdine College Los Angeles Calif Robert Ainsworth High School Don Pearson Ainsworth Bruce Logan Los Angeles, Calif Mrs Clarence Logan Fritz Peiffer Janet Hysel and Peiffer Western California Telephone Company Novato Merle Blien Davenport Soust Usar School Army Reserve Ft. Belvoir Tom C. Polk Tom Ted Lexington Mer Joe Cochran Rey Polk Ben Jacoby Nancy Anita John Lander Wyo George Shalupa Jim Marsh Melvin Wallerich Burlington Wallerich Barbara Miller Madonna Myers Homery Wallerich Charles Goodell Montgomery Ward Kansas City Elwyn Gardner Priscilla Seedale and Fables Boy-Ar-Dee Pillsbury Swanson Grocery Iowa Ave Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Heep EY Wagner East Washington St Barn, Fairgrounds Bob Yeerington Fairgrounds Hoffa Paul Thayer WHS Mt. Pleasant Wolf's Flower Shop Perry Club Skateway U. P W.P. Green Green George Schoenberger Yellowstone Park Air Don Stewart San Antonio Texas W.J. Stewart Don Stewart Laura Mottett Joseph Laughlin Emporia, Kansas Laughlin Emporia College J. M. ‘Thompson Elgin Ill Carol McMillan Thompson McMillan William Hughes Auto Life & Fire Insurance Earle F. Libe West Main Dial Tual Atomenie Rome Olympia Brighton Time Loan, Inc Charles Jeffrey Mgr E. Washington St North ISU Board Marshall Professional Directory Robert Frisk Swedesburg Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry Livingston, Day & Bates Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St George F. Morrison Gifford Morrison Ira Morrison Marion Ave Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd Edmond D. Morrison Jr James E. Lloyd Washington St John C. Owen West Washington South Side Square Stewart & Shearer Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main Dale E. Garrell D. D Room Journal Osteopaths P. L. Etter Osteopathic Optometrists John W. Lemmon Logan Jewelry R. Q. Eastland Journal Blog
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