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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1962

Page

2

Local News Briefs Span Weddings Travel and Visits

Local items report Eldon Roth and family moving to Colorado Springs with foreman work for American Standard Supply Co. Others travel to Rockaway Beach Oregon and Ames Iowa. Visitors include Gladys Schultz in Marshalltown. anniversaries. birthdays. reunions. and hospital updates on Mrs. Lyle Drawne in Springfield.

Eldon Roth Colorado Springs Colo Roth American Standard Supply Co Washington Gladys Schultz Lyle Schultz Mercy Hospital Marshalltown

Social Calendar Notices for Upcoming Week Events

Sunday Dill Reunion at Sunset Park from noon to sunset invites all attendees to bring a basket dinner and own drink. Redhorser Picnic at 12:30 p.m. at Sunset Park asks guests to bring meat dish table service and own drink. Wednesday Ladies Day Luncheon at 12:30 with golf to follow at the Country Club. Ainsworth CBS family picnic 6 30 at Sunset Park Washington bring own drink and dishes to pass.

Sunset Park Redhorser Calvary Country Club Ainsworth Cbs Family Washington

Mrs Maver and Mrs Willits Travel to Washington

Mrs. Frank Maver of Richland and Mrs. Keith Willits of Brighton were in Washington yesterday. Mrs. Blanche Norton visits Ft Collins Colorado with her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Ed Hicks and niece Mr and Mrs Pat Patterson.

Frank Maver Richland Keith Willits Brighton Washington Blanche Norton Ft. Collins, Colo Ed Hicks Pat Patterson

Miss Hunter Honored With Dinner Friday

Miss Alice Hunter was guest of honor at a 6:30 dinner Friday evening at the Captain's Table given by Mrs. A. S. Smith and Mrs. Homer Stephen. Later the group visited the Stephen home for music by Robert Wilcox and Miss Hunter. out of town guest Mrs. Herman Genkinger, formerly Geneva Hunter of Waukegan Illinois, attended. Miss Hunter's wedding to Scott Wilcox is planned for early August.

Alice Hunter A. S. Smith Homer Stephen Stephen Home Robert Wilcox Miss Hunter Herman Genkinger Geneva Hunter Waukeegan, Ill

Miss Lois Boettcher Pre Nuptial Honoree

A Friday morning breakfast at the Captain's Table honored Miss Lois Boettcher as a pre nuptial honoree. Hostesses were Mrs. Clint Hensel Mrs. Dwane Shalla and Mrs. William Shannon. Special guests included Mrs. Paul Boettcher the bride elect's mother and Mrs. Lester Pronga and Madellen. Miss Boettcher plans to marry Louis Pronga on August 11.

Lois Boettcher Clint Hensel Dwane Shalla William Shannon Paul Boettcher Lester Pronga Madellen Boettcher Louis Pronga

Christian Women's Fellowship Holds August Meeting

Mrs Edwart Hutchcroft presided as 42 members attended the First Christian Church CWF in the Fellowship Hall. Budget approved, CWF study introduced, August 24 meeting planned, and September trip to Des Moines Ramsey Memorial Home noted.

Edwart Hutchcroft Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church Church Fellowship Hall Dorcas Esther Ruth Priscilla Martha Glen Holden Laureen Knopp Des Moines Ramsey Memorial William Hutchinson Leonard Llewellyn Dean Clingman Lauren Chalupa

Hospital and birth notices from Oskaloosa area

Yesterday records list Anthony Sobaski and Lawrence Hunter in Brighton with medical and surgical care while Wilda Barnes in Washington receives medical treatment. Births show Thomas Palmer Jr and spouse welcomed a son in Washington. dismissals note Francis Byars Vera Coon and William Lloyd Jr and son in Columbus Junction and a Baby Boy Bair in Washington.

Anthony Sobaski Brighton Lawrence Hunter Wilda Barnes Washington Francis Byars Columbus Junction Vera Coon William Lloyd, Jr Boy Bair Paul Bair Oskaloosa

Halcyon House Residents Host Visitor List and Health Updates

Social activity at Halcyon House includes visits from Keota and Burlington guests, a wrist injury to Vera Bailey, a garden gladioli bouquet from C J Jungbluth, and a Fern Cliff Church worship group. Notable events include a 1936 reunion plans for Dr. LeRoy Riley, and birthday celebrations for Mary Snider and Blanch Foster with Guild assistance.

Keokuk County Fair Opens August 2 at What Cheer

The Keokuk County Fair at What Cheer runs August 2 to 5 with a full lineup. Stage acts Friday and Sunday, Greyhound races Friday night, King's Auto Thrill circus Saturday, harness racing Sunday afternoon.

Keokuk County

Jolly Nine and Moose Group Activities Amid August Plans

The Jolly Nine club met with Mrs. Maynard Goff Thursday evening with nine present and welcomed guest Mrs. Elsie Kutzner. Birthdays for Mrs. Harold Kline and Mrs. Joe Simmering were celebrated as plans for a luncheon August 15 with Mrs. Emma Barnett were announced, and a Sunset Park cooperative picnic honored Mrs. Kutzner before her departure. Senior Regent Mrs. Harold Brock led 17 coworkers at Women of the Moose meeting with reports by Mrs. McDole and others and a Cancer drive certificate awarded to the chapter for Washington. An invitation from the Burlington chapter for August 19 executive session was read, and the chapter birthday party is set for July 31 at Mrs. George Brock’s home. The monthly Veteran’s Hospital trip is scheduled for August 7. Various committees were named for the year, including Bowling, Telephones, Audit, Visitation, and Special. The Loyal Order of Moose plan an ice cream social August 15 with Women of the Moose asked to donate pies and cakes. Delegates to the State Convention at Mason City were named, with others attending. The next meeting will feature formal enrollment on August 9.

Jolly Nine Club Maynard Goff Elsie Kutzner Memphis Harold Kline Joe Simmering Emma Barnett Sunset Park Kutzner Kline Harold Brock Women of the Moose College of Regents W. J. MecDole Wayne Zeissterf Howard Curl James L. Frier George Brock Veteran's Hospital Bowling Betty Ward McDole Robert Grubb Richard Harvey James Edwards Lloyd Moothart Visitation Myron Burroughs Edwards Ray Stalder Wilbur Hysell Ernest Hinkle Ed Letts Hysell Order of Moose of the Moose Robert Dunbar Mason City MecDole Ward Curl

County Cancer Drive Exceeds Goal By Five Hundred

The cancer fundraiser in the county raised 5826 dollars, five hundred over the goal. Organizer Mr. Frier praised captains and workers for a successful drive that aimed to raise cancer awareness, fund patient services, and support research. Funds may cover transportation housekeeping and dressings for county patients. for information contact Mrs. Mac Wallace of Ainsworth, county service chairman.

Mr. Frier Mac Wallace Ainsworth County Service

Fear Soblen Again Faces Death by Own Action

London reports a death by own action watch on Dr. Robert Soblen in Brixton Prison as Britain decides his fate. He previously wounded himself to avoid return to the United States after fleeing bail and being deported from Israel. A special guard is alleged but not confirmed, with Soblen awaiting a ruling expected next week.

London UPS Robert Soblen Brixton Britain United States Russia Soblen Israel U.S el al

Soviets launch seventh Cosmos satellite for space data

Tass reported the USSR launched Cosmos-7, the seventh unmanned satellite in the series to gather cosmic data. The craft carries instruments for orbit analysis and a radio transmitter, with initial data indicating normal instrument function.

Moscow UPS Soviet Union Tass Sputnik

Democratic Faiths and Debate Echo in Iowa Campaign

The Iowa campaign scene features Democrats criticizing GOP leadership and urging economic reform to restore opportunity and growth. Hughes attacks Erbe as lax and pledges a hard-hitting bid, citing Loveless era gains and current treasury concerns. In New York, a grand jury probes a stock theft tied to Bache clerks, with $970,000 still missing and $400,000 recovered.

United States Congress Iowa Hughes Erbe Norman Herschel C. Loveless Loveless Ida Grove Republican Party

Believe Stolen Stock May Have Been Sold

Federal officials disclosed that part of the $1.3 million stock theft from Bache and Co. was reportedly sold. U S Attorney Robert Morgenthau announced the firm recovered about $100,000 worth of stolen securities from sources in New York's financial district. Some shares were abandoned by participants in the scheme.

Bache and Co Morgenthau U.S New York Pomeranz Dodge Tallman Bache UPS Robert M. Morgenthau Wall St

Eisenhower Pace Abroad Worries Copenhagen Associates

Former president Dwight Eisenhower, touring Denmark with his wife and grandchildren, faced concerns from associates over his strenuous pace. A high source said he overexerts himself to please Danes and American tourists, though he believes he can endure it.

Copenhagen Denmark UPI Dwight Eisenhower Eisenhower

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