Local social notes recount visits and travel
Mrs Dan Brindley recovers at home after a golf ball injury on the local course. Elkton Virginia visitors Mr and Mrs Walter Leet called on Mollie Tierney and Marguerite Hering near West Chester. Marguerite Hering hosted cousin Harold Crossett in Rock Island Illinois. Ken Kellerstrass and family left Ogden Utah after two weeks with Dell Walker family. VFW Auxiliary Breakfast Club to meet at 9 am at Sunset Park on Wednesday. Gladys Clark Perkins of Grass Valley and Dorothy Lopossa of Long Beach visiting Cedar Rapids relatives then plan Dallas trip before returning home.
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Walter Leet
Elkton, Va
Mollie Tierney
Marguerite Hering
West Chester
Ken Kellerstrass
Ogden
Utah
Craig
Brad
Dell Walker
Gladys Clark Perkins
Grass Valley
Calif
Gordon
Dorothy Clark) Lopossa
Long Beach
Bill Clark
Edith Weidner
Shirley Clark
Cedar Rapids
Brighton
Hattie Jones
Dallas
Texas
Lawrence Robertson
Keota supper guests share news of 4-H and teaching posts
Keota residents welcomed guests including Don Paul and Bob Robinson, with Vic Vogel and Jerry Vogel hosting. Sister Danielita and Sister Rosita will teach at St Theresa's in Des Moines. Friendly Fayette 4-H Club hosts Achievement Day July 29 at the VFW Hall. Joyce Bayliss, Keota graduate, nominated for State 4-H awards for safety health and nutrition work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk County
Joyce
Keota
Iowa State University
Friendly Fayette
Five bandits loot Rockford scrap dealer for 46000
Five masked robbers hid in the Behr home garage in suburban Rockford Illinois and forced Hal Scott and Philip Behr to the basement while binding Mrs Behr and a grandmother upstairs. They stole 12000 in cash and 4000 in jewelry and threatened to kill Mrs Behr if a missing ring was found. The Behrs freed themselves after hours. the getaway car was later found abandoned. Detectives continue the hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford, Ill
UPI
Winnebago County
Philip Behr
Rockford
Hal Scott
Scott
Behr
Behrs
Tuesday and Thursday social notices for local clubs
Social calendar entries show Tuesday events including Business and Professional Women at 6 30 p m dinner at Captain s Table National BPW dues due Priscilla Club breakfast at Captain s Table Cooperative program Couple s Two ball Foursome at Country Club buffet by Tuesday noon reservations Sunshine Community Club 2 p m Mrs Will Richards Linger Longer Club 7 p m Sunset Park and Thursday Fleur de Lis Club postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duesday Priscilla Club
Sunshine Community Club
Will Richards
Linger Longer Club
Sunset Park
Nuptial Shower Honors Pam Farrell Before Wedding
Miss Pam Farrell was guest of honor at a prenuptial shower held Thursday at Mrs. Sam Weeks home with eighteen friends and relatives present. Cohostesses were Mrs. Don Ellingsworth and Mrs. Robert Nicola. Guests played games and prepared gift hints as moving pictures recorded the event. She will marry Robert Sherman on Sunday, August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam Farrell
Sam Weeks
Don Ellingsworth
Robert Nicola
Miss Farrell
Robert Sherman
Iowa Personal Income Surges 11.6 Percent in May
Des Moines reports Iowa personal income rose 11.6 percent in May to 605 million, the largest state gain. Farm receipts jumped 36 percent year over year with strong livestock profits. Unemployment stood at 1.5 percent as farm machinery demand spurred hiring. For five months, Iowa income up 8.2 percent versus 7.6 percent nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Business Week
Admitted and Dismissed at Local Hospital
Yesterday Clinton Church ill and Ollie received medical care. Dismissed today are Mrs. Claire Keating of Washington James Mallory of Washington Mrs. Cloid Willits of Washington infant son of Mr and Mrs Richard Teel of Lone Tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Keating
Washington
James Mallory
Cloid Willits
Richard Teel
Lone Tree
Community guest list highlights visits at United Presbyterian Home
Residents and guests share travels and events across Iowa and beyond. Notable mentions include Dr. George Kerr and Miss Edna Sherriff at Synod School. Rev. Clifford Ramsdale supplying Argo Church pulpit. weddings, family visits, and social calls among the Acren, Martin, and Williams families. The Home dining room undergoes a face lift as painting nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
Edna Sherriff
Maud Jackson
Synod School
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Kerrs
Wyoming United Presbyterian
Miss Jackson
Clifford Ramsdale
Argo United Presbyterian Church
Davenport
Mrs. Ramsdale
Evert Sellinger
Mr. Ramsdale
Argo
Johnson backs new steps in Viet Nam war effort
President Johnson convened his cabinet to approve action plans to raise U.S. manpower and equipment in South Vietnam. He spoke by phone with Defense Secretary McNamara before the noon EDT meeting and may invite bipartisan leaders this week to discuss the crisis. </S>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Johnson
Viet Nam
U.S
South Viet Nam
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
White House
Senate
Mike Mansfield
McNamara
Bridal Shower Honors Barbara Brinton of Iowa City
A bridal shower for Barbara Brinton of Iowa City was held Sunday in the home of Mrs. Don Statler. Hostesses were Mrs. Jack Emry of Davenport and Mrs. Ron Statler of Mt. Pleasant. Sixteen guests attended and games ended with portraits of the bride. prizes went to Mrs. LeRoy Mineart and Mrs. Lawrence Borkoski. The bride’s mother Wanda Brinton and grandmother Mrs. Howard Shafer attended. Barbara will wed Robert Hawley of Minneapolis on August 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Brinton
Iowa City
Don Statler
Jack Emry
Davenport
Ron Statler
Mt. Pleasant
LeRoy Mineart
Lawrence Borkoski
Wanda Brinton
Howard Shafer
Brighton
Robert Hawley
Minneapolis
Y-Wives Summer Coffee Recalls Hostess List
The Y-Wives held a summer coffee Tuesday morning with Mrs. Robert Vanderlinden. Co hosts were Mrs. Neil Lamp kin and Mrs. Keith Williams Jr. Sixteen members and four guests attended including Mrs. Charles Bailey Jr. and Sr., Mrs. Lloyd Turnipseed, and Mrs. William Yunk. The next summer coffee is set for August 10 with Mrs. Robert Swift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Vanderlinden
Neil Lampkin
Keith Williams Jr
Charles Bailey Jr
Charles Bailey, Sr
Lloyd Turnipseed
William Yunk
Robert Swift
District governor speaks at Rotary meeting
Rotary District Governor Bob Everetts visited Washington Rotary on July 26 and spoke at the noon luncheon. He outlined Rotary International’s goal of happiness, peace and goodwill and urged clubs to drop outdated programs and focus on service meeting current needs. He urged members to become fully engaged with Rotary and live its ideals as citizens locally and globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Bob Everetts
Washington
Bob
Rotary Committee
Everetts
International Rotary
Washington Swimmers to duel Grinnell next Saturday
Washington's city swim team will travel to Grinnell for a dual meet with Grinnell swimmers next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grinnell
Mob protest in Greek capital
A 10,000 strong mob of workers and students demonstrated in Athens against Premier George Athanassiadis Nova’s government after plans for a nationwide strike were foiled. Police restrained, no major rioting occurred amid clashes with a bus and army car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
UPI
Constitution Square
George Athanassiadis-Novas
Constantine
George Papandreou
How To Open Clogged Sewers Without Digging
How to clear clogged sewers without digging use fast acting chemicals poured into floor drains. No tools needed. Seve reamer product marketed by Carson Plumbing & Heating promises quick results and chemical treatment packed in 10 lb cans priced at 4.95.
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Dan Brindley
Harold Crossett
Rock Island, Ill
VFW
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Illinois
Wolf's
Wolf's Flower Shop
Clinton Churchill
Ollie
THORP
C. W. Emerson
Mgr
W. Main
Aml
Cecmee
Buceday
The
United Presbyterian Home
Dave Torbet
Mr. Torbert
Matilda Ohlwein
Torbert
Ohlwein
D. L. Gallagher
Russell
Albion V. Torbert
Sterling White
Mercy Hospital
Richard Colby
Charles Price
Mr. Price
Winfield
R. A. Palmer
Gerri
Mount Ayr
Louise Akren
Elbert Wallace
Newton
Eugene Martin
Martin
J.B.D. Martin
Bruce H. Martin
Moline
Mr. Martin
Clifford Beggs
Mary Beth
Friend
Harriet Clendenning
Gladys Vincent
Mae Sturgeon
Grace Vincent
Guy Beverly
Irving Hintz
Monticello
Ruth Hintz
Glasgow
Montana
Willming and
Hale Cottages
Grace Cottrell
Pittsburg
Chautauqua
N. Y
A.R. Armstrong
New Kensington
W. J. Stewart
W. J. Wright
Tom Williams
Oskaloosa
Mary Stewart
Mattie Black
Margaret Work
Tarkio College
John Baird
Dorothy Currie
Tarkio
Mrs. Baird
Miss Currie
Mr. Baird
Allen Achesons
Independence
Ann Arbor, Mich
Lindsay Water Conditioners
Lindsay Soft Water Co
Lindsay
Culligan
Washington, Iowa
Ney Agh
Guest Care
New York
Bridgestone
Ned’s Auto & Cycle
Ned Figgins
Riverside
Osincup
Ishoe
Y East Side
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