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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1962

Page

2

Sun Shine Community Club Hosts Coffee Meeting

Seventeen members and thirteen children attended a coffee at Mrs Louis Koehler's home Wednesday. Mrs Dale Holmes assisted in serving. Members shared lessons learned from their husbands and exchanged gifts as secret sisters. A forthcoming ice cream social was planned and the next meeting will be with Mrs Peter Koehler on June 27.

Sunshine Community Club Louis Koehler Dale Holmes Peter Koehler

Double Funerals and Organ Renovation Highlight Briefs

Double funeral services were held for William George Ward and Charles A. Schneider with Rev. James E. Grubb presiding. Pallbearers named. Elm Grove Cemetery burial. The Washington Methodist Church organ renovation begins with a new console arriving soon and a month outlook. Dick Horak of Washington qualifies for Knight in Armor conference but will miss Mackinac Island due to Army duty. Area residents attend Iowa History workshop at Iowa Wesleyan College June 5 and 7 with multiple local participants listed.

Jones Funeral Home William George Ward Charles A. Schneider James E. Grubb Elmer Kiene Lyle Brinton Clyde Knight Fred Heck Walter Bruty Robert Bishop Elm Grove Cemetery Methodist Washington Methodist Church Horak Dick Horak Washington Travelers Insurance Company Mackinac Island Mich Fort Leonard Wood Stanley B. Meyer Phyllis Ann Graber Imogene Hinkle Rachel Leichty Donald G. Roth Leora Rham Sauerteig Wayland Bernice CC. Nickell Lois Irene Wade Wellman Elsie Ashby West Chester

Bailey A3-c Robert D. Bailey noted at Sheppard AFB

Service record entry lists Robert D. Bailey AF 17621696 in Box 3753 at Sheppard Air Force Base Texas with rank CM R2. The document belongs to a men in service roster.

Robert D. Bailey Sheppard Afb Texas

Say it with Flowers New Arrival

Wolf's offers new arrival flowers to convey congratulations with regular hospital deliveries available.

Wolf's

Marriage of Lois Plecker and Larry Van Der Heyden Announced

Kalona announces the marriage of Lois Jean Plecker to Larry C. Van Der Heyden of Moline Illinois in a double ring ceremony held Saturday April 28 in Omaha Nebraska. The bride is the daughter of Lléyd Plecker and the groom is the son of John Van Der Heyden. The couple met at Iowa State University where she just finished freshman year and he earned a May degree in physical education. They will reside in Moline for the summer and move to Lake City this fall where he will teach.

Kalona Lléyd Plecker Washington Lois Jean Larry C. van der Heyden Moline John van der Heyden Omaha Neb William Hugh van der Heyden Iowa State University Ames 48Th Street Lake City

Harmony Club Holds Tea at Lamberts With Handwork Display

Harmony Club met at Lamberts for a Wednesday tea hosted by Mrs. Clyde Lambert with 12 members present and several guests. Mrs. Wasson presented handwork samples while refreshments were served, and a corage was given to each guest as roses adorned the table. A combined July August family picnic is planned in Sunset Park with date to be announced.

Clyde Lambert Harmony Club James Brooks Roy Kephart Mathilda Wasson Mabel Burham Howard Caldwell Emma Shaw Peggy Kephart Mary Ellen Phillip Reed Wasson William McConnell Ralph Kleese Lambert McConnell Sunset Park

Go and Let Go Club Birthday Luncheon

Thirteen members and three guests of the Go and Let Go Club gathered at Mrs. Novella Hess home for a June meeting birthday luncheon. An angel food cake with a single candle and roses served as centerpiece while members planned a July 3 family picnic at the Lawrence Miksch home and arranged table committees for drinks and picnic supper.

Novella Hess

Iowa State College Opens Two day Orientation for New Students

Rosann Crayne of Washington will begin studies in the college of home economics at Iowa State University in September. She and other students attend two day orientation sessions at Ames between June 5 and July 10 with students and parents present and tests given during the period.

Local residents join families for summer plans and military moves

Mrs Rex Downie and Alison of Wayne Pennsylvania and Betty McBee of Philadelphia visit Nellie McBee and sisters Lois and Mary. George McBee, finishing freshman year at Iowa State College in Cedar Falls, will visit then head to western Kansas for summer work. Robert Dean Bailey has been promoted to airman third class at Sheppard AFB Texas. Bev Tucker of Lafayette Indiana visits, and Mrs Robert Brinning, formerly Cherry Luckenbill, meets Don Lamm in North English. Barbara Glassburner travels to New York City for a ten day visit after being named sorority secretary at the University of Iowa. Dana Joy Crawford completes junior year at Cedar Falls and plans student teaching in Charles City this fall. Larry Shalla leaves for Ft. Knox Kentucky where he is stationed. Sandy Robison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Robison, is released from Mercy Hospital after surgery. Chick Robison Bob Lowe and Max Henness fish at Ely Minnesota this week.

Rex Downie Alison Wayne, Pa Betty McBee Phildelphia Nellie McBee Lois Mary Downie Anla McBee George State College of Robert Dean Bailey Howard K. Bailey Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Texas Bev Tucker Lafayette Ind Robert Brinning Don Lamm Brinning Cherry Luckenbill Lamm Mary Crossett Miss Tucker Barbara Glassburner William Glassburner New York City Eliot Pratt The State University of Iowa Alpha Xi Delta Dana Joy Crawford Harry Crawford State College of Iowa Cedar Falls Charles City Washington Marion Bob Libe Bob Mercy Hospital Iowa City Charles Chorpening Earl Chorpening Clyde Crib Merle Crossett Elwood Kleese Our Place Harold Hayes Richland Ronald Larry Burroughs Pat Burroughs Patricia Mary Burroughs

Truth Degree Awarded At Odd Fellows Meeting

Richard Harvey received the Degree of Truth at the Odd Fellows meeting held in the I O O F Hall. Dave Williams was elected Noble Grand and Keith Williams Jr. was voted in as Vice Grand during the same session.

Richard Harvey The Odd Fellows I. O. O. F. Hall Dave Williams Keith Williams Jr

U Go I Go Club Meets With Mrs Jarrard

The U Go I Go Club held a Wednesday afternoon gathering with Mrs. George Jarrard. Pinochle was played at two tables. High score went to Mrs R Mayo and low to Mrs Val Fuhr. Mrs Paul Mast.

George Jarrard R. Mayo Val Fuhr

Local Attorneys Directory Ad Names and Offices

Directory listing multiple law firms and attorneys with office addresses and phone numbers. Includes Louis J Kehoe Jeffry Building Stewart Shearer abstract departments Livingston Day Bates Morrison state and Marion Avenue offices with contact lines.

Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer East Washington Livingston, Day & Bates Attorneys Robert Day Robert Bates West Main St

Social Calendar of Community Groups Notices

All notices must be in by 10 a.m. on publication day with three days advance printing. Thursday events include CWF Priscilla and Martha Groups at 6:45 p.m. at church for cooperative salad supper, Saddle Club picnic supper at Sunset Park. Delta Alpha Class postponed to June 14, Academy of Friendship to June 12. Friday activities feature WSCS circles with coffee, luncheons, potlucks, and guest speakers at multiple church locations. Brighton CES at 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple. Saturday Shirts and Skirts at 8:30 p.m. at Central Park with Paul Carruthers calling. in case of rain Legion Hall. Monday TFT Chapter Y at 6:30 p.m. Founders Day Dinner with Mrs. Verle Gallagher. Golden Age Club at noon picnic Sunset Park. YWCA rain plan for lunch.

Priscilla and Martha Sunset Park Methodist Delta Alpha Academy of Friendship Methodist WSCS Carl Phillips Don Maxwell Harold Miller Don Huber Co- Operative Carl Jarrard Paul Harvey Howard Hazen B. M. O'Beirn Ainsworth Wesleyan Service Guild Christian Leslie Beenblossom Brighton Ces Masonic Temple Central Park Paul Carruthers Verle Gallagher YWCA

Seattle Lt J Dennis Simpson to Transfer to Japan

Lt J Dennis Simpson and wife visit Ruth Simpson and the Carrs in Seattle. Simpson will be transferred to Japan for three years. Mrs Simpson will accompany the family on their Washington departure Sunday for a visit.

J. Dennis Simpson Stevie and Scott Seattle Ruth Simpson Arnold Carr Lt. Simpson Japan Washington

Mrs Freel Hosts Merry Makers Club Meeting

Mrs. Clifford Freel entertained nine members of the Merry Makers Club on Wednesday afternoon. Guest Mrs. Lyle Walton of Webster, Iowa attended. President Mrs. Richard Young led the business session, deciding to discontinue meetings until September. Refreshments were served during the social hour by the hostess and her daughter Mrs. Walton.

Clifford Freel Merry Makers Club Lyle Walton Webster Richard Young Walton

Rosemary Bridge Club Notes and Open Golf Record

The Rosemary Club met with Mrs. Shirley Augustine for bridge with three tables. Mrs. Horn led with high score, Crandall won the lucky prize, Marek took low. next meeting planned in two weeks with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Marek. In Oakland Hills, Rosburg Cupit Harris Monti tied the 1961 U S Open course record of 67 in the second round.

Rosemary Club Shirley Augustine George Horn Mary Crandall Carrie Marek Augustine Harry Drake Don Brown Lloyd Marek Birmingham Mich UPI Bob Rosburg Jacky Cupit Bob Harris Eric Monti Oakland Hills

Sing Along With Weed Pulling Tunes Surprise

Pleasant notes a weekend of family gatherings with Mr and Mrs Marvin Crile Penny and Mark marking Dick's birthday and the Criles anniversary. Roger Stout's group shared a fish supper after good luck fishing. John Johnson Herb Hammen families enjoyed a Sunset Park picnic. The writer reflects on a humorous memory from common happenings and a plan to stay busy.

Pleasant Our Marvin Crile Penny Mark Criles Roger Stout Shelly Dick Stewart Roger John Johnson Herb Hammen Sunset Park

On The Record Hospital Admits And Discharges

Admitted yesterday Vernon Feuerhelm of Washington undergoing a surgical case and Robert Hills in Columbus Junction for medical care. Dismissed today Mrs Wallace Borntrager and son from Kalona Mrs Nelle Long of Brighton Mrs Leo Greiner of Keota Tim Klopfenstein of Ainsworth.

Vernon Feuerhelm Washington Surgical Robert Hills Columbus Junction Wallace Borntrager

Weaver family notes and labor tale from Baltimore

A cousin diary recaps local visits Memorial Day chores and a dog’s death while noting a radio aid to weed pulling. It then reports Robert N Stapleton of Union Carbide describing his arduous role in starting a new chemical plant in France California and his long hours as a juggler of schedules and janitor.

Baltimore UPI Robert N. Stapleton Union Carbide Chemicals Co American Institute of Chemical Engineers Forrance Calif

Who's Who in Washington Contest Opens This Week

Family fun entry requires identifying Who's Who from sponsor ads in this issue. Each person may submit one entry per store, with a 11:00 a.m. Wednesday cutoff and a $5 prize plus a $25 bonus for a perfect clue list.

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Mrs. Koehler Bailey Wolf's Flower Shop Lois Jean Plecker Larry van der Heyden Lamberts Mrs. Hess Lawrence Miksch Max Waterhouse Paul Hazelett Illeah Farrier Hess Roberta West Side Square Larry Shalla Ft. Knox, Ky Army Sandy Robison Charles Robison Chick Robison Bob Lowe Max Henness Ely, Minn O.F Mrs. Jarrard Paul Mast Louis J. Kehoe Jeffry George F. Morrison Gifstate Morrison IRA Mor— Lawyers Marion Ave Morrison & Morrison Edmund DP. Morrison Jr James FE. Lloyd West John C. Owen West Washinon South Side Square P. L. Etter Optometrists John W. Lemmon D. D Lemmon Jewelry Mrs. Freel Rosemary Bridge Club Mrs. Augustine Mrs Richard Hayes Sherman-Eden Funeral Home Olympia Harry McKune Merle Allison Bill Horton Tough Joe Washington Skateway Don Kiesey Marshall Minick Washington & Vicinity Ily Klein Klothing Ko Hart Schaffner Marx Arrow Stetson & Mallory Jackie Jumper Kidder Area Gibson McDaniel Drug Store Carson Bob Roe Lennox Nicola Harmon J & L Friendly W. Madison Martin's Cleaners Washington Co Mace Motor Co Ford Mercury Iowa FOS Benane Boys Manhattan Crosby Square Shoes Mangold YMCA the National Bank Federal Reserve System Schoonover Drug Asolo Brown's Shoe Fit Co RED Wing Shoes Amie Stone's Tappan Speed Amana Roper Specs Eureka A. O. Smith Fedders S.W. Corner Th Sportshop Gameet Tea Home Owned W.N Bud” Bee Farrell Underwood - Olivetti Mathilda Service
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