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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1967
Page
3
The Take It Easy Bridge Club met at noon on Thursday for a luncheon at Captain's Table. Twelve women attended with Mrs Lyle Rudkin as a guest, presenting a corsage and a gift. She had been a member fifteen years ago before moving to Washington. After lunch the group played bridge at the Rudkin home, with prizes awarded and refreshments served.
Miss Gretchen Miksch was honored at a bridal shower Wednesday evening at the Grace Hill Community Building. Friends and neighbors attended as cohostesses Mrs James Miksch Mrs Lloyd Miksch and Mrs Lawrence Miksch helped. Miss Miksch will marry Doug Denton Saturday in the Grace Hill Moravian Church.
The Delta Alpha Class of the Methodist Church met in Fellowship Hall for a coordinated luncheon Thursday with 33 members present. Guests included Rev. M. O. Smith, Rev. Warren McFate and wife, Mrs. Truman Hysell, Mrs. Marsh Atkinson, Mrs. Violet Lindner, Mrs. S. W. Augustine, and Mrs. Cloid Knupp. Rhua Helmick presented humorous readings while devotions were led by Mrs. Milo Steele Sr. Myrtle Neiswanger led arrangements as chair.
On the record Admitted Yesterday: Clyle Mason of Columbus Junction, medical. Mrs Marcus McBeth of Redland, medical. Milton Bill Day of Fort Madison, medical. Dismissed Today: Mrs Helen Hesseltine of Washington. Mrs Lulu Long of Washington. Mrs William Hem ming of Washington. Virgil Smith of Washington. Mrs Grace Churchill of Ollie. Mrs Benjamin Eric Braman and son of Wellman. Mrs Dora Parker of Washington.
Variety Night at United Presbyterian Home featured Mrs. Wesley Bader recounting Memorial Day and reading The Blue and the Gray. Sue Berdo performed piano, Carma Chorpening and Marty Stannard played flute and clarinet to an appreciative audience. Multiple hospital admissions, transfers, and visits cited for Maud Borman Maude Statler Edna Sherriff Myria Henderson Milne family travels and local social calls referenced with numerous names and places including Washington Hospital Mercy Iowa City and Green County Hospital.
Mrs. David Solomon hosted her brother John B. Pierce and his wife from Duluth for a family dinner and his birthday. Commencement at Bracewell Stadium saw 478 graduates including Phillip Hotle, speaker and class president. Washington and Ottumwa visitors joined Walter Miller in Greenfield to tour, after attending the Indianapolis 500. Linda Timmins earned a BS in home economics at Iowa State and heads to L S Ayres in Indianapolis. Amway convention in Grand Rapids featured Governor Romney and global company reps.
The HJ Club visited Mrs. Elizabeth Prebyl at the Kahl home in Davenport Thursday, then lunched at Bishops Cafeteria and spent time downtown before returning home. Plans were announced for a club family picnic on Thursday July 6 at Sunset Park with drinks provided by officers. The Women of the Moose annual attendance dinner was held at Bryn Mawr Steak House with 22 coworkers present. five members received corsages for perfect attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Beu ford Thompson of Keota will observe their 25th wedding anniversary on June 10 and be honored at an open house at the Church of the Brethren near South English on Sunday, June 11, from 2 to 4 PM. Their daughter Patricia and relatives Ann, George, Charles and Harvey Brower help plan the event. Friends and neighbors are invited.
Senator Peter Dominick after a Vietnam trip says Gen Westmoreland sees a need for 600000 U S troops by year end, up from 453000 now and 480000 planned by December 31. He urges renewed bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong quarantine, plus recommissioning a battleship, while contrasting with Senator Case who warns escalation risks and favors limited bombing and pacification.
The Youth Center will host a Saturday evening dance featuring the Nite Crawlers. The event runs from 8 to 11 p.m. with admission set at 50 cents.
The Bermuda Cup championship opens this week with teams from France Italy North America Thailand and Venezuela competing. Italy’s Blue Team has dominated for years while North America struggles toward a stronger showing after wins over Italy and France earlier in the tournament.
In Washington High School portraits Jami Bump, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Carlton Bump, is highlighted for her honor roll record, National Honor Society membership, leadership in the Art Service Club, and prom planning. Alice Owen, active in Drama Club, Thespians, choir, journalism, and student council, is noted for stage work, the Washingtonian role, and college plans at Iowa. Bev Davisson is profiled for extensive music involvement, Y Teens and church activities, Rainbow Girls office, and future as a history teacher. The school notes their talents amid busy schedules and community service as the 1967 class progresses.
Friday Past Matrons Club activities at 6 30 p m and cooperative picnic at Sunset Park with drinks provided. Also Girls Practice at 5 30 p m at Masonic Temple and Rebekah Lodge at 8 p m at IOOF Hall with entertainments by past noble grands. Saturday Moose Women of 7 30 p m installation of new officers at Moose Home. Shirts and Skits Square Dance Club 8 30 p m at Exhibit building Fairgrounds Bud Conner caller snack table guests welcome. Tuesday Wash-Away Tops Club 8 p m YWCA note change DAR 7 30 p m Mrs E E Ward bring antique jewelry for exhibit installation of officers.
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