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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1962

Page

2

Local friends note graduations travel and health news

Gary D Rhodes son of Mr and Mrs Emery Rhodes of Washington earned a BA in Business Administration and Accounting from Parsons College and now works at McGladrey Hansen Dunn in Cedar Rapids. Several local families host birthdays visits travels and hospital updates including Timmy Rich birthday party and Mrs George Masson Sr ear surgery with recovery ahead.

Gary D. Rhodes Emery FE. Rhodes Washington Parsons College McGladrey, Hansen, Dunn and Company Cedar Rapids Jim Rich Timmy George Masson Sr Mercy Hospital Iowa City al Lindsay Jr St. Luke’s Hospital John C. Cunningham Lindsay

Newell-Paulding Vows Spoken at Junction

Miss Mary Frances Newell and Thomas L. Paulding were married in a June 8 ceremony at Pleasant Grove Beth el Church Columbus Junction. The ceremony featured vocal soloist James Paulding and organist Mrs. Francis Fullerton. The couple plans to reside at Columbus Junction where he farms.

Columbus Junction Mary Frances Newell Lewis Newell Thomas L. Paulding James Paulding Cotter Pleasant Grove Bethel Church Donald Sarver Church of God Macomb Ill Francis Fullerton al Arteago Santa Maria Calif Melody Newell Henry Goldstein Iowa City Mr. Arteaga Joe Newell Des Moines Rober Agan Davenport Tim McComb Deep River Columbus Community High School State University of

Reds fortify Berlin border as escapes surge

West Berlin police report intensified Communist fortifications along the East West boundary to thwart further escapes. Six trench-like positions with firing slits rise three feet above ground, plus sandbag barriers and bricked windows, while refugees fear reprisals after a river steamboat breakout.

Berlin UPI West Berlin Marienfelde

Social Calendar Promptly Filed Calendar of Community Events

Notices due by 10 a m on publication day printed three days in advance Knights of Columbus 8 p m KC Hall social night CES 8 pm Masonic Temple Women of Moose 8 pm Shirts and Skirts 8 pm Central Park rain site Legion Hall Larry Gow caller Friday First Presbyterian UPW Circle I 130 p m Mrs J M Lloyd Circle II 130 p m Mrs Glenn Laffer Circle III 1 p m Salad luncheon Mrs Charles Wiles Junior Unit 4 pm Craft session with Mrs Francis Reed Baptist Loyal Women’s Class 2 pm Remembrance pictures WSCS General Meeting 2 pm At church Jebekah Lodge 730 pm 100F Hall Sunday Iowa Texas Picnic noon cooperative dinner at Sunset Park Monday Baptist Friendly Bible Class 630 pm Potluck at church

Knights of Columbus KC Hall CES Masonic Temple Women of Moose Moose Central Park First Presbyterian Upw J. M. Lloyd Glenn Laffer Circle HI Charles Wiles Francis Reed Baptist Loyal Women's Floyd Banks WSCS Jebekah Lodge Iowa Texas Sunset Park Baptist Friendly

Canadian Leader Diefenbaker Attacks United States in Campaign Poke

Prime Minister John Diefenbaker used a Guelph rally to criticize U S business and press while asserting Canada will put its interests first. He defended the 92.5 cent dollar value and warned against U S influence as Liberals led by Lester Pearson campaign against him.

Ottawa UPI John Diefenbaker United States Canada Diefenbaker Guelph Ont U.S

Grain Dealer Barbour Ordered to Appear for Hearing

Former Knoxville grain dealer Alex Ver sel Barbour Jr. must appear June 21 before a federal bankruptcy referee in Des Moines to answer questions on his business dealings. Barbour, free on bond after a three year sentence, pled guilty to stealing 150 961 bushels of CCC corn and the government seeks 240 818 dollars in grain costs and storage charges.

Des Moines UPI Knoxville Alex Versel Barbour Jr Barbour Richard Stageman Southern District of Iowa U. S. Atty Donald Wine Wine Commodity Credit Corporation CCC U. S. Agriculture Department

Marriage License Issued to Leeper and Holden in Washington

Gary Kent Leeper and Barbara Kay Holden both of Washington received a marriage license at the clerk’s office in the courthouse on June 14. It marked the tenth license issued in the city this month.

Gary Kent Leeper Barbara Kay Holden Washington Court House

Garden Rose Tea Hosts 16 Guests in Mrs Orr Lawn Event

Members of the Garden Club entertained 16 guests at a Rose Tea in Mrs. Lester Orr's garden on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ann Opel of Muscatine spoke on Plants of the Bible and the rose's history. Mrs. Ralph Bauer was named the new club leader for the coming year.

Garden I Lester Orr Harry Turner Don Applegate Ann Opel Muscatine Ralph Bauer

Catholic Daughters Aid Veterans Picnic in Iowa City

Nine members of the local Catholic Daughters of America joined Iowa City CDA Court to assist at a City Park picnic for Veterans Hospital patients. The volunteers from both courts supplied and served food and cookies, including 48 dozen homemade cookies for use at the hospital during June.

Catholic Daughters of America Iowa City Veterans Hospital CDA Frank Casey Marcella Wittetoe Lyle Schulty Frank Kerker Leo Marie Hubert Redlinger Islea Schulty Joe Hines Ray Redlinger

Kleeses Host to Comrades Class at West Chester

The Comrades Class of the Methodist Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kleese in West Chester with 15 members and two guests Linda Pence and Nancy Andre present. Mr. Kleese led devotions and Linda Pence and Marion Pence organized entertainment using TV program booklets. Walter Duvall led the business meeting and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Clyde Crile and Nancy Andre.

West Chester Comrades Methodist Church At Frank Kleese Linda Pence Nancy Andre Kleese Marion Pence Linda Walter Duvall Clyde Crile

Harvey Davises Attend Wedding of Nephew

Mr and Mrs Harvey Davis attended the wedding of Mrs Davis niece John Daniel to Miss Beverly Bruce of Newton La The ceremony occurred at the Newton Methodist Church with a reception in the church parlor A rehearsal dinner for 17 was hosted by Mr and Mrs Earl Bruce at the Maytag Hotel in Newton Family members from Platteville Wis and Mt Pleasant joined the couple at home to stay until Tuesday morning A family dinner at Iris Courts Mt Pleasant honored Mr and Mrs David Daniel on the eve of their 25th wedding anniversary Both the bride and groom plan to reside in Iowa City where they study in the University psychology department.

Harvey Davis David Daniel Mary Fllen David N. Daniel Lillian, Olwen and Edythe Daniel Platteville Wis Harvey Davises

Births and dismissals listed in local notices

On The Record Admitted Yesterday Mrs Wayne Stran sky Wellman medical Today Mrs Leo Pohren Fairfield medical Births Today Mr and Mrs Edmund Reed Ainsworth a son Dismissed Today Mrs Robert Ferguson Washington

Wayne Stransky Wellman, Medical Leo Pohren Fairfield Medical Edmund Reed Ainsworth Robert Ferguson Washington

Open House Fetes 50th Anniversary of Chester E Pierce

Three hundred forty guests attended an open house at Evergreen Farm in Columbus Junction Sunday to celebrate Chester E Pierce and wife’s 50th wedding anniversary. Hosts included James G Pierce of Atlantic and families of Pierces in Columbus Junction drawing visitors from Columbus Ohio West Lafayette Indiana Rockford Illinois Cheyenne Wyoming and numerous Iowa towns.

Columbus Junction Chester E. Pierce Evergreen Farm James G. Pierce Atlantic Harold R. Piercy Robert Pierce Columbus, O West Lafayette Ind Rockford, Ill Cheyenne, Wyo Iowa

TV Highlights Germany Fathers and Sons on NBC

NBC features a one hour special exploring the barrier of silence between Germans under Hitler and the postwar generation with Nazis teachers students and cabaret satirists heard from. 8 30 p m CDT. Also Parisian ice revue hosted by Don Ameche 6 30 p m CDT repeat.

Germany Fathers and Sons NBC Hitler Don Ameche The Flintstones ABC Flintstone Prinstone Fred Prinstone Grid Sunset Strip Dorothy Provine Stu Bailey CBS Janet Tyler Chet Huntley Red

Men In Service Booth AFSN 17601183 2005 Comm Squad

Stephen W Booth listed in Booth A 2c at AFSN 17601183 2005 Comm Squad APO 12 New York NY with military post details.

BOOTH Stephen W. Booth APO New York

Navajo Club Holds Sunset Park Picnic Close Summer

Sixteen Navajo Club members gathered in Sunset Park Wednesday for the final meeting of the summer. Mrs. Howard McBride and Mrs. E. B. Hammer provided the entertainment. The September gathering will be with Mrs. Jay Brewer.

Navajo Club Sunset Park Jay Brewer

Hawkeye Twin Club Convention Planned for Council Bluffs

The Hawkeye Twin Club state convention will be held in Council Bluffs at the Hotel Chieftan on Saturday June 16. A bid is being taken to host the convention in Iowa City in 1963. All twins and their families are invited to attend.

Hawkeye Twin Club Council Bluffs Chieftan Iowa City

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