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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1969

Page

3

Moose and Woman of the Moose Host Summer Meetings

Club activities center on a morning coffee hosted by Mrs Don Taylor for 26 YWives with cohosts and visiting former members. Women of the Moose held a special meeting at Moose Home enrollment for one new member, work day June 9, and Academy of Friendship chapter night on June 12. Attendance award dinner at the Highlander in Iowa City honored Corsages given for perfect attendance. several members listed as attendees and absentees. evening included contests and social time.

Sam Simmering Women of the Moose Moose Home Academy of Friendship Wilbur Hysell the Highlander Iowa City Judy Curl Harold Brock William McDole Eva Blake Ray Stalder Ed Letts Robert Grubb Howard Curl Paul Smith John Downs Allen Dennis Eli Cook Charles Crone

Crawfordsville H S reunion for 1959 class features seven members

The Crawfordsville High School ten year reunion was held Saturday with seven of nine members present. After a social hour at David Hendersons home the group dined at Bryn Mawr Steak House and returned for visiting. Next year’s reunion is planned with families invited. Present were Larry Banks West Burlington John Anderson Fargo N D David Henderson Crawfordsville Larry Waggoner Cedar Rapids Gerald Bender West Liberty Larry Westen Des Moines Karel Farrier Washington. Marsha Koehler Iowa City and Kenneth Hubbs Vietnam stationed were absent.

Crawfordsville David Henderson Bryn Mawr Henderson Larry Banks West Burlington John Anderson Fargo N. D Larry Ellen Edgar) Waggoner Cedar Rapids Gerald Judi Piper) Bender West Liberty Larry Westen Des Moines Karel Gerry Chalupa) Farrier Washington Marsha Koehler Iowa City Kenneth Hubbs Vietnam

Deed Quit Claims West Kalona Lots 8 9 10 Block 1

Robert Lee Wheeler and wife transfer by quit claim to Philip Marner and wife the west 10 feet of lots 8 9 and 10 in block 1 in Snider and Allen's Addition to the town of Kalona.

Robert Lee Wheeler Philip Marner Snider Allen Kalona

Southeast Iowa Community Action Organization elects officers

At its annual meeting held Monday night June 2 1969 at Wagner's Cafe Donnellson Iowa CAO board of Directors elected De Edwin White of Burlington to continue as president Ferne Branch Mount Pleasant was elected vice president Lloyd Marek Washington re elected secretary and Henry Gehrt Keokuk was chosen treasurer all names and positions are noted for the organization’s leadership.

Southeast Iowa Community Action Organization, Inc. Board of Directors Wagner’s Donnellson Iowa DeEdwin White Burlington Ferne Branch Mount Pleasant Lloyd Marek Washington Henry Gehrt Keokuk

Golden Age Club Meets With Morning Sewing and Afternoon Games

Thirty three members attended the Golden Age Club meeting in the VW room with the women sewing in the morning and playing shuffleboard in the afternoon. Ed Roberts and Mina Brannen brought birthday cakes for the noon sack lunch. DAR meeting hosted by Mrs Harold Perry on Tuesday evening with three new officers installed: regent Mrs Edgar Stewart vice regent Mrs Robert Kurtz and secretary treasurer Nondal Richardson. Charles Wiley chaired the program with John Davis of Ainsworth speaking on county parks. Memorial Day committee members Viggers Hotle and Timmins placed 170 flags on veterans graves. DAR plans a June 12 2 p.m. meeting at the Sunset Park log cabin with the state regent attending.

Golden Age Club VW Room Ed Roberts Mina Brannen Harold Perry Daughters of the American Revolution John Cherry Edgar Stewart Robert Kurtz Nondal Richardson Secetary Charles Wiley John Davis Ainsworth Hazel Buwer Steve Viggers Viggers Charles Hotle Harold Timmins Dar’s Sunset Park

FFA Members Attend Southeast District Leadership Camp

Six Washing ton FFA members along with advisor Mr Beeler attended the Southeast District Leadership conference at Lake Darling. Officers Neil Neu hart Jim Hotchkiss Dan Hanson Bill Pearson Marshall Crossett and Rusty Wagner participated with chapter peers to discuss problems, ideas, and a work program for the coming year.

Washington FFA Lake Darling Neil Neuhart Jim Hotchkiss Dan Hanson Bill Pearson Marshall Crossett Rusty Wagner Sentinel Mr. Beeler

Democratic Women Organize Coffee Kick-off and Picnic

Democratic Women met at Mrs. Harold Wehr’s home with Mrs. Richard Brinning presiding. Pat Tobin reported membership coffees starting with a Captain's Table event June 10 from 7 30 to 9 a.m. and urged attendance. Representatives Mrs. Paul Adam and Mrs. Wehr will attend Central Committee meetings. An old fashioned July 4 picnic is planned for the first congressional district at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The next board meeting is July 1 at Mrs. Brinning's home.

Richard Brinning Democratic Women's Executive Board Harold Wehr Pat Tobin Paul Adam Wehr Central Committee Washington County Fairgrounds

Speeding fine in Washington posted for Francis Libe

Francis Libe of Washington was fined ten dollars for speeding 35 miles per hour in a 25 zone. The terse notice records a municipal citation and the sanction imposed.

Francis Libe Washington

Washington Evening Journal community notices and staff

The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists staff roles including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising and Howard Hazen production superintendent. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4 and lists press associations and circulation details.

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

Washington High School Graduates Planned Septembr Wedding

Miss Coon, a 1969 graduate of Washington High School, is employed by the National Bank of Washington. Mr. Kleese, a 1967 graduate of Washington High School, attended Marshalltown Junior College and is currently at tending Area X College studying agriculture. A September wedding is planned.

Miss Coon Washington High School The National Bank of Washington Mr. Kleese Marshalltown Junior College Area X College

Bible School Opens June 16 With Daytime Classes

The Associate Presbyterian Vacation Bible School runs June 16 to 20 from 9 to 11 30 a m with a closing program June 22 at 7 30 p m Children ages three through junior high are invited Mrs Gaylen Jarrard can provide details for those interested

Associate Presbyterian Gaylen Jarrard

Bible School plans set at Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville United Methodist and United Presbyterian Churches announce an Open House for Union Bible School on Friday evening June 6 from 7 30 to 9 00 at the United Presbyterian Church. Children’s handwork will be shown and a short program begins at 8 00. All are welcome. A collection at the event will help defray Bible School expenses.

Crawfordsville Union Bible School United Methodist and United Presbyterian Churches of United Presbyterian Church

Local families share Memorial Day visits and travels

Mrs Edna Smith returns from a visit with her daughter and family in Tipton and Sue remains for a longer stay in Crawfordsville. Zelma Hughes visits Bettendorf and Moline relatives. Griffeths visit Abingdon Indiana with brother Lloyd Petrie. Steve Johnson and Chris of Macomb visit in Richard Pratt and Harold Johnson homes. Earl Cline hosts a Sunday dinner for Anchorage Alaska guest Clarence Statler and relatives from Washington Davenport Denmark. Ernest Simpson from Oakland arrives for a Cedar Rapids visit. David Temple returns from MIT. Everette Simpson's Cedar Falls trip. Ed Custer to mark 49th wedding anniversary. Hawaii Rotary delegates return after two weeks plus Honolulu church service detours.

Steve Johnson Chris Macomb Richard Pratt Harold Johnson Johnson Earl Cline Clarence Statler Anchorage Alaska John Kurtz Carla Nelson Washington Sevilla Bowman Pamela Debbie Vickie Richard Nelson Dave Hebbern Lori Lecia Davenport Bill Nelson Billy Ruth Ann Denmark

Rio Grande Valley Picnic Set For June 8

The Rio Grande Valley picnic will be at noon on Sunday June 8 at the Legion Hall. Anyone who has spent winter in the valley is invited. Attendees should bring a basket dinner table service and their own drink.

Rio Grande Valley The Legion Fairgrounds Len Buchaller Legion Hall

Hairdressers Association Meets. Guest Speaker on Shop Management

Mrs Loren Robertson hosted the Hairdressers Association meeting with nine members present. Guest speaker Gary Tague of Davenport spoke on Shop Management. Mrs Frank Lukavsky won the door prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs Richard Hesser. It was decided not to have July or August meetings.

Loren Robertson Hairdressers Association Gary Tague Davenport Frank Lukavsky Richard Hesser

Seaman Jerry W. Gipple Serves Aboard USS Saratoga Visit

Navy Seaman Jerry W. Gipple, son of Mr and Mrs W E Gipple of Route 2 Ainsworth Iowa, serves aboard the USS Saratoga which President Nixon visited on Armed Forces Day off the Virginia coast. Nixon flew by helicopter with Admiral Moorer to observe a strike exercise by 14 ships, cruisers, destroyers, and a nuclear submarine with Air Wing Three.

Uss Saratoga Jerry W. Gipple USN W. E. Gipple Ainsworth Iowa Saratoga Richard M. Nixon Naval Operations Thomas Moorer Navy Nixon Virginia Air Wing Three

Social Calendar Roster From Ainsworth OES to Rio Grande Valley Picnic

Ainsworth OES hosts an 8 p.m. Wednesday gathering at the Masonic Temple with numerous Thursday events including Delta Alpha Class luncheon and PEO activities. Friday features Past Matron and Rebekah Lodge events, plus Saturday square dance. Sunday Rio Grande Valley Picnic at Legion Hall marks annual winter visitors event.

Nellie Dodder Rebekah Lodge IOOF Masonic Temple All Masons Marion Ave Raymond Whistler Richard McCreery M. L. McCreedy

Jaycees to Sponsor Dance in Washington Saturday

Washington Jaycees sponsor a dance on Saturday June 7 at the K C Hall Washington. Music by Ivan Hahn's orchestra from 9 p m to midnight. Admission is 5 per couple. Theme chosen for the evening is Playboy After Dark.

Jaycees Washington Jaycees K. C. Hall Washington Ivan Hahn

Drake grad Dennis Murphy to report for pilot training

Dennis L. Murphy was commissioned second lieutenant in the air force June 1 in ceremonies at Drake University. He will report for pilot's training August 26 at Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls Texas. He also received a BA in journalism at Drake. Attending were his parents Mr and Mrs Glenn Murphy Mr and Mrs Lloyd Schoonover and Kathy Tucker. Bill West of Iowa Falls visited his grandmother Mrs R E Shannon yesterday. He will lifeguard this summer at Camp Cobbessee Winthrop Maine. Cpl Mary L Engel USMC left for Cherry Point NC. She spent leave to attend her brother Fritz Engel’s graduation from Washington High School. Fritz accompanies her homeward. They plan to visit cousins in Winston-Salem NC and Lehigh University Allentown PA. Mr and Mrs Les Delevats of Martinez CA arrived for a visit and to attend the wedding of Janet Osincup and Lt Cmdr Michael James Hurley Jr this Saturday. Mrs Delevati is the bridegroom’s sister. Stephen M Peiffer of Washington IA received a BA from Creighton University at commencement June 2. He is the son of Leona M Peiffer. He majored in English, minored in history, and belonged to Sigma Alpha Epsilon. James Edward Kauffman, son of the Kauffmans of Route 2 Washington, received a BA in accounting from the University of Northern Iowa on May 29. Major and Mrs Paul Grossheim and daughters moved from Augusta GA to Huntsville TX where Major Grossheim works on an MA in behavioral science at Sam Houston University. Mrs Grossheim is the former Joan Wilson, daughter of Mrs Glenn Wilson. The Grossheims formerly lived in Washington.

Dennis L. Murphy Air Force Drake University Sheppard Afb Wichita, Falls Texas Murphy Drake Glenn R. Murphy Lloyd Schoonover Kathy Tucker Bill West Iowa Falls University of Iowa R. E. Shannon Camp Cobbessee Winthrop Maine Cpl Mary L. Engel USMC Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point N. C Eugene Engel Fritz Engel Washington High School Fritz Winston - Salem C. T. Leinbach Jr Lyn Trodahl Lehigh University Allentown, Pa Les Delevats Martinez Calif Herb Osincup Janet Osincup Cmdr Michael James Hurley Jr Delevati Stephen M. Peiffer Washington, Iowa Creighton University Leona M. Peiffer Peiffer Creighton Sigma Alpha Epsilon Paul Grossheim Augusta Huntsville Major Grossheim Sam Houston University Grossheim Joan Wilson Glenn Wilson Grossheims Washington

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